Obituaries

Jan 13, 2019

Dorothy M. (Dot) Basler, 95, of Highland, IL died Sunday, January 13, 2019 at her home, surrounded by her family.

She was born December 15, 1923 in Cape Girardeau, MO to Edna (Buckner) and Robert Stephenson. She married Floyd J. Basler on February 8, 1947, in Highland, IL who preceded her in death on January 20, 1993....

Jan 12, 2019

Gene E. Kessinger, 74, of Marine, IL, died Saturday, January 12, 2019, at Anderson Hospital, Maryville, IL, with his family at his side.

Gene was born November 28, 1944, to Clifford and Laura (nee Arnold) Kessinger in Mulberry Grove, IL.   On July 30, 1966, he married Joan Prott at the Marine United Church of Christ, Marine, IL....

Jan 11, 2019

George A. Knackmuhs, 76, of West Salem, IL, passed from this life to the next on January 11, 2019 at Lawrence County Memorial Hospital in Lawrenceville, IL.

He was born May 27, 1942 in Olney, IL, the son of Anna (Read) and Richard Knackmuhs. He married Judith Dickerson on August 2, 1986 at Little Wabash Church, and...

Jan 9, 2019

Quentin Roosevelt, 96, of Albion, passed away at 8:29 A.M., Wednesday, January 9, 2019 at the Wabash Christian Village in Carmi, IL.

Quentin had been a lifelong Edwards County farmer.  He was a member of the Mt. Zion United Methodist Church in Albion.  Quentin had been a member of the Edwards County Farm Bureau, where he had...

Jan 7, 2019

Richard “Dick” A. Lee, 78 of Davenport, IA passed away Monday January 7, 2019 at Heartland Healthcare, Moline, Illinois.  In celebration of his life a visitation for family and friends will be held 4 to 7 pm Friday January 11, at Weerts Funeral Home, Kimberly and Jersey Ridge Roads, Davenport.  Services will be held at 2 pm Monday January...

Jan 3, 2019

Earl David Emmons, 44, of West Salem, IL passed from this life to the next on January 3, 2019 at his home.

He was born March 7, 1974 in Lawrenceville, IL to Alice (Wells) and Arnold Lee Emmons. He married Sonya Lathrop on October 9, 1998 in Lawrenceville and she survives.

Earl was an oil...

Jan 3, 2019

Paul V. Noe, 88, of Highland, IL, died Thursday, January 3, 2019, at Faith Care Center, Highland, IL, with his family by his side.

Paul was born Oct. 19, 1930 to William and Bertha (Nee Lanham) Noe, in Alton IL.  On May 1, 1954 he married Marcella Morstain at St. Elizabeth’s Catholic Church, Marine, IL.

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Jan 3, 2019

James G. “Jack” Misegades Jr., 81, of rural Marine, Brier Bank Farm, passed away Thursday, January 3, 2019, in Maryville, IL.

Jack was born December 4, 1937 to James G. and Elizabeth E. (nee Harding) Misegades, Sr. in St. Louis, MO.  On May 21, 1955 he married Nancy L. Neel in Vandalia, IL.

Jack resided...

Jan 2, 2019

Carlene Ida Mitchell, 61, of Lebanon, IL was called home on Wednesday, January 2, 2019, to meet her Heavenly Father.

Carlene was born July 9, 1957 to Ike Moses and Oseree  Brown in Breese, IL.

Carlene loved to spend time with her family and her family meant the world to her.  She was known for...

Dec 31, 2018

Rodney G. Moss, 65, of Fairview Heights, IL, died Monday, December 31, 2018, at his residence.

Rodney was born July 29, 1953, to Lenard and Margaret (nee Kersey) Moss, in Highland, IL. On March 30, 2003, he married Alla Duka at First Baptist Church, Pocahontas, IL.

He was a member of the American Legion and...

Dec 31, 2018

Gerald D. Suhre, 89, of Highland, IL, died, Monday, December 31, 2018 at his residence, with his family by his side.

Gerald was born July 25, 1929 in Alton, IL to Frederick and Nora (nee Stille) Suhre. On October 16, 1949, he married Gatha Gailbraith at Salem United Church of Christ.

He was a member...

Dec 31, 2018

James W. “Jimmy” Brooks, 74, of Belleville, IL, died Monday, December 31, 2018, at Memorial Hospital, after a long illness.

Jimmy was born on May 6, 1944, to James A. Brooks and Marie Pearl Brooks, nee Burns, in Lebanon, IL. He grew up in Lebanon, and later lived in E. St. Louis.

Most of his...

Dec 28, 2018

SHIRLEY JEAN LIBBY, 76, of Cisne, Illinois passed away Friday, December 28, 2018 at her residence.

Shirley was born September 17, 1942, to William and Letha (Runion) Baker. She married Carl B. Libby December 11, 1964 at Decatur, Illinois.  He preceded her in death August 31, 1997.

Shirley loved to go fishing and tent camping...

Dec 27, 2018

RICKY LEE GARRISON, 67, of Xenia, passed away on Thursday, December 27, 2018, at Flora Rehabilitation & Health Care Center in Flora.

Ricky was born on June 9, 1951, in Fairfield, to Galen and Thelma Ilene (Young) Garrison. He loved antique tractors and watching tractors pulls with his brother. He was an artistic person who enjoyed drawing....

Dec 26, 2018

William F. “Bill” Jones, 65, of Highland, IL, died Wednesday, December 26, 2018, at his residence with his family by his side.

Bill was born January 18, 1953, to Francis and Kathleen (nee Keber) Jones in Roy, Utah. On October 2, 1999, he married Julie Craghead in St. Jacob, IL.

Bill was a member of...

Dec 26, 2018

Robert L. “Bob” Baer, 70, of Highland, IL, died, Wednesday, December 26, 2018 at Barnes Jewish Hospital.

Bob was born February 28, 1948, at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Highland, to Aloys and Mary Jane (nee Waltrip) Baer. On May 4, 1968, he married Patricia Stoecklin at St. Paul Catholic Church in Highland.

He and his...

Dec 24, 2018

LAVAIDA ROSANA GUINN

1930-2018

Lavaida (Hockman) Guinn of Springboro, Ohio passed away peacefully the morning of December 24, 2018 and reunited in Heaven for Christmas with her beloved husband, Donald.  She was born in Paxton, IL on April 4, 1930 to Arthur and Nadelle (Trotter) Hockman.  She married Donald Guinn on June 2, 1952.  Before...

Dec 17, 2018

Neoma M. Gillihan, age 83, passed away on December 17, 2018 at Oakview Manor in Mt. Carmel, IL. She was born June 12, 1935 in Jay, OK to Cecil Johnson and Lucille (Andrews) Johnson. Neoma “Noni” was loved by many and was known for her kindness and infectious laughter. Neoma enjoyed old western movies and reading.

She...

Dec 14, 2018

William R. “Bill” Hedger, 77, of Grafton, IL, died Friday, Dec. 14, 2018, at his residence with his family by his side.

Bill was born Dec. 23, 1940, to George and Georgia (Nee Hartzell) Hedger in St. Louis, MO. On June 4, 1966 he married Suzanne Arnold at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, Grafton, IL.

Bill...

Dec 12, 2018

Eleanor Goodwin, 92, of West Salem, IL passed from this life to the next on December 12, 2018 at Aperion Care in Olney, IL.

She was born April 29, 1926 in Terre Haute, IN to Joyce (Hert) and Bill Atto. She married George E. Goodwin on August 30, 1947 in Flat Rock, IL and he preceded her...