Obituaries

Mar 4, 2018

Maurice J. “Mort” Litteken, 82, of Highland, IL, died Sunday, March 4, 2018, at Faith Care Center, Highland, IL.

Maurice was born December 3, 1935, to Joseph and Bertha (nee Poettker) Litteken, in Aviston, IL. On August 31, 1963, he married Bonny MacDonald at St. Boniface Church, Edwardsville, IL

He was a member of St....

Feb 22, 2018

Patricia Ann Steele, 64, of Collinsville, IL, died Thursday, February 22, 2018.

Patricia was born on August 31, 1953, to Richard and Lucille (nee Woodruff) Wolford, at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Breese, IL.  She married Ernest Steele IV in October 1971.

She attended the Greater Mount Olive Missionary Baptist Church in Lebanon, IL.

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Feb 20, 2018

Franklin S. Runyon, Sr., 90, of Lebanon, IL, died Tuesday, February 20, 2018, at his residence.

Frank was born on November 30, 1927, to John and Mabel (nee McCracken) Runyon, in Breese, IL. On January 14, 1950, he married Marcella Gibson in St. Louis, MO.

He was a member of West Gate Baptist Church, Trenton,...

Feb 18, 2018

Robert B. Wren, 81, of Highland, IL, died Sunday, February 18, 2018, at St. Joseph Hospital, Highland, IL.

Bob was born on August 29, 1936, to Robert and Rebecca (nee Kelley) Wren, in Paducah, KY. On September 10, 1981, he married Betty Korte in Godfrey, IL.

He was a member of St. Paul Catholic Church,...

Feb 14, 2018

Eva M. “Eve” Seely, 83, of Lebanon, IL died Wednesday, February 14, 2018 at Clinton Manor Living Center, New Baden, IL.

Eve was born August 14, 1934, to Oscar and Maude (Nee Boatwright) Bierman, in Centralia, IL. On February 5, 1952 she married John E. Seely, in Danville, IL.

She was a Charter Member of...

Feb 5, 2018

Mary I. Durbin, 91, of Highland, IL, died Monday, February 5, 2018, at Breese Nursing Home, Breese, IL. Mary was born July 15, 1926, to Fred and Ora (nee Gilkey) Bowling in Seymour, IN. On August 6, 1949, she married Herbert Durbin Sr. at Our Lady of Providence, Brownstown, IN.

She was a member of St. Paul...

Feb 3, 2018

Helen E. (nee Huene) Haukap, 92, of Highland, IL, died Saturday, February 3, 2018, at Faith Care Center, Highland, IL.

Helen was born on February 26, 1925, to Edward and Eugenia (nee Grawe) Huene, in Bartelso, IL. On June 9, 1953, she married Lee Haukap at St. Cecilia Catholic Church, Bartelso, IL.

She was a...

Feb 2, 2018

Charlene Rutherford (nee Missey), 87, of Lebanon, IL, died Friday, February 2, 2018, at Cedar Ridge Health and Rehab Center, Lebanon, IL.

Charlene was born October 27, 1930, to Wilburn and Bessie (nee Sonsoucie) Missey in Blackwell, Missouri. On July 26, 1951, she married Charles Rutherford at St. Paul United Church of Christ, Lebanon, IL.

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Feb 1, 2018

Yvonne K. Haislar, 50, of Spring, TX, formerly of Highland, IL died Thursday, February 1, 2018, in Tucson, AZ.

Yvonne was born December 5, 1967, to Frederick J. “Fritz” and Sally M. (nee Schneider) Haislar, at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Highland, IL.

She was a graduate of Highland High School and graduated from Washington University,...

Jan 31, 2018

Dorothy Bellm Latimer, 90, of Temple City, California, died on Wednesday, January 31, 2018.

Dorothy was born on November 19, 1927, to Arthur and Elizabeth (nee Frey) Bellm in Grantfork, IL.

She was a member of Holy Angels Catholic Church, Arcadia, CA.

She is survived by her Daughters, Laura Erlenbusch, La Quinta, CA,...

Jan 15, 2018

Roger Lee “Duke” Pace, 64, of Greenville, IL, died Monday, January 15, 2018, at Anderson Hospital, Maryville, IL.

Roger was born June 14, 1953, to Elbert and Evelyn (nee Stack) Pace in Granite City, IL.

He loved spending time with his family, especially grandchildren. He loved to fish, watch NASCAR, and camp. But, antiques were...

Jan 12, 2018

Lanny F. Boyer, 75, of Highland, IL died Friday, January 12, 2018 at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital in O’Fallon, IL.

Lanny was born February 12, 1942, to Harold and Bernice (nee Koch) Boyer, at St. Joseph’s Hospital, Highland, IL.  On September 12, 1966, he married Myrna Wiese in Carlyle, IL.

He worked at Basler Electric for...

Jan 10, 2018

Leroy E. Clark, 75, of Highland, IL, died Wednesday, January 10, 2018, at Missouri Baptist Hospital, St. Louis, MO.

Leroy was born Nov. 26, 1942, to Teddy and Elsia (Nee Blackford) Clark in Noble, IL. On June 24, 1967 he married Carol Misegades at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Olney, IL.

He was a member of...

Jan 9, 2018

Evelyn Harris (nee Missey), 90, of Lebanon, IL, died Tuesday, January 9, 2018, at Memorial Hospital East, Shiloh, IL.

She was born August 14, 1927, to Chester and Mae Missey in Old Mines, MO. On November 1, 1947 she married William “Bill” Harris, in Belleville, IL.

Evelyn was all about her family. She had numerous...

Jan 6, 2018

Marjorie Jene "Marge" (nee Dawes) Freshour, 90, born October 7, 1927, in Lebanon, Il., passed away Saturday, January 6, 2018, at Aviston Countryside Manor, Aviston, IL.

Marge was a lifelong resident of Lebanon.  She taught primary grades in Lebanon Elementary School for several years before becoming a dedicated substitute teacher for many years after the births of...

Jan 5, 2018

Paul J. Seiberlich Sr., 78, of Highland, IL died Friday, January 5, 2018, at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Highland, Illinois.

Paul was born December 26, 1939 at St. Mary’s Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri. He was adopted by his father Paul E. Seiberlich at 3 months of age. On July 2, 1960, he married Lorraine May Eberhart...

Jan 4, 2018

Sandra C. "Sandy" Feldmann, 73, of Highland, IL died Thursday, January 4, 2018 at Anderson Hospital in Maryville, IL.

Sandra was born October 31, 1944, to Clarence and Margaret (nee Meyer) Goeddel in East St. Louis, IL. On October 2, 1965, she married Pete Feldmann in Columbia, IL.

Sandy was a great wife, loving mom...

Jan 4, 2018

Edwin “Ed” Auten Plocher was born in Detroit, Michigan, on September 19, 1925 and passed away Thursday, January 04, 2018. He lived in Highland, Illinois, with Ann Plocher, his wife of 72 years. He was preceded in death by his parents, Reinhold and Lacey Plocher and sisters, Jane Plocher, Ruth Hug (Jim) and Liz Reinacher (Melvin). Ed attended elementary...

Jan 2, 2018

Michele “Medina” Jones, 58, Lebanon, IL, died Tuesday, January 2, 2018, at St. Elizabeth Hospital, Belleville, IL.

Medina was born March 13, 1959, to William and Essie (nee Taylor) Brooks II, in London, England. She grew up in Queens, New York.

Medina served more than 20 years in the US Army and served multiple tours...

Dec 31, 2017

Curtis W. Griffith, 77, died Sunday, December 31, 2017, in St. Clair County, IL.

Curtis was born March 23, 1940, to Walter and Elizabeth (nee Miller) Griffith, in Sullivan, MO. On December 19, 1976, he married Shiao Jing Chen, in Fort Worth, TX.

Curtis joined the Marine Corps at 17, serving 3 years, and then...