Obituaries

Aug 4, 2018

Vernon L. Christ, 65, of Lebanon, IL, died Saturday, August 4, 2018, at Cedar Ridge Health & Rehab Center, Lebanon, IL.

Vernon was born on August 18, 1952, to Oliver and Amelia (nee Lebert) Christ in E. St. Louis, IL. On Nov 30, 1979, he married Sherry Winterrowd at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Lebanon, IL.

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Jul 18, 2018

Darrell (nee Wofford) Rankin, 82, of Highland, IL, died Wednesday, July 18, 2018, at her residence.

Darrell was born March 20, 1936, to Jack and Virginia (nee Ferguson) Wofford, in Clarendon, AR.  In September of 1954, she married James “Jim” Rankin in Clarendon.

She was a member of the Evangelical United Church of Christ in...

Jul 15, 2018

Charles O. Wineinger, 81, of Pocahontas, IL, died Sunday, July 15, 2018, at his residence.

Charles was born May 27, 1937, to Andrew and Daisy (nee Brandt) Wineinger, in Malden, MO. On September 8, 1956 he married Verna Mindenhall in Tallapoosa, MO.

After high school, Charlie moved to St. Louis and started working at American...

Jul 14, 2018

Carolyn S. Jackson, 77, of Highland, IL, died Saturday, July 14, 2018, at St. Louis University Hospital, St. Louis, MO.

Carolyn was born May 7, 1941, to Herman and Janet (nee Carson) Sparks, in Centralia, IL. On March 24, 1962, she married James H. Jackson at Hope Lutheran Church, Highland, IL.

She was a loving...

Jul 12, 2018

Vurla R. Kloos, 88, of Lebanon, IL, died Thursday, July 12, 2018, at St. Elizabeth Hospital, O'Fallon, IL.

Vurla was born February 20, 1930, to Daniel and Dorothy (nee Griesbaum) Baer in Trenton, IL. On June 4, 1949, she married George Kloos in Summerfield, IL.

She was in the banking business for many years, then...

Jul 12, 2018

Sherri Wendt, 73, of Highland, IL, died Thursday, July 12, 2018, at St. Joseph's Hospital, Breese, IL

Sherri was born December 26, 1944, to Alfred and Carol (nee Conklin) Froningin Belle Plaine, IA. On July 13, 1981 she married David Wendt in Winona, MN.

Sherri worked as an EMT while she was going to college...

Jul 9, 2018

Betty Wren, 80, of Highland, IL, died Monday, July 9, 2018, at her residence, surrounded by her family.

Betty was born November 1, 1937, to Raymond and Estella (nee Alberternst) Korte in Breese, IL. On February 7, 1959, she married Donald Jansen at St. Mary's Church, Trenton, IL. This marriage ended in divorce. On September...

Jul 5, 2018

Allyn K. “Ali” Potthast, 29, of Pocahontas, IL, died Thursday, July 5, 2018, at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Highland, IL.

Ali was born, January 7, 1989 to Allen and Kathy Jo (nee Dravland) Potthast in Breese, IL.

She was a dairy farmer that loved animals, loved music and loved playing guitars. Ali loved the simple...

Jul 3, 2018

Wanda B. (nee Hoxworth) Hinze, 89, of Marine, Illinois, died Tuesday, July 3, 2018, at Highland Health Care and Rehab Center, Highland, Illinois.

Wanda was born August 12, 1928, to Wylie and Wille (nee Horner) Hoxworth in Hayti, Missouri. On October 1, 1944, she married Jerald L. Hinze in Southeast Missouri.

She never met a...

Jul 3, 2018

Alfred H. Knebel, 89, of Oklahoma City, OK, formerly Pierron, IL, went to be with the Lord on July 3, 2018.

Al was born May 23, 1929, near Pierron, IL to Walter W. Knebel and Lena Catherine Spengel. While in college, he met Ellen Stratmann in Highland, IL, and they married in 1953 in St. Louis, MO....

Jun 22, 2018

Dolores L. (nee Vogelbacher) Schwartz, 87, died Friday, June 22, 2018, at Solana at the Park, Surprise, Arizona.

Dolores was born August 29, 1930, to Edwin and Catherine (nee Wilhold) Vogelbacher, in Marine, IL. On February 29, 1952, she married Harold Schwartz in Highland, IL.

She was a member of St. Paul Catholic Church, Highland,...

Jun 9, 2018

Oscar William “Oskie” Hug, 76, of Highland, IL, passed away Saturday, June 9, 2018, at his home surrounded by his family.

He was born October 22, 1941, in Highland, IL, to Delburt and Cecelia (nee Neier) Hug. On Saturday, January 20, 1962, he married Mary Sue Warning of Highland, IL.

Oscar started as a painter...

Jun 8, 2018

Doris J. Wilson, 93, of Greenwood, South Carolina, formerly of Highland, IL, was called to eternal life on Friday, June 8, 2018. She was surrounded by those who loved her when she left this earth for her home in heaven.

She was born Doris Jean Gieser on March 6, 1925, to Fritz and Kay Gieser in Highland...

May 30, 2018

William T. “Tom” Funderburk, 83, of Pocahontas, IL died Wednesday, May 30, 2018, at home, surrounded by his family.

Tom was born, March 13, 1935, in New Berlin, IL, to Lester Ray and Helen Melinda (nee Sexton) Funderburk.

Tom began his working life at age 14 setting fence posts near his hometown for Earl Heater,...

May 29, 2018

Marvin W. Baker, 77, of Pocahontas, Illinois, died Tuesday, May 29, 2018, at Highland Health Care, Highland, Illinois.

Marvin was born November 16, 1940, to Marvin and Margaret (nee Andruska) Baker in E. St. Louis, IL. On May 26, 1977, he married Cheryl Boyle in Collinsville, IL.

Marvin loved boating and camping. He enjoyed working...

May 29, 2018

Hannelore “Lore” Fulbright, 88, of Highland, IL died Tuesday, May 29, 2018, at her residence.

Lore was born August 24, 1929, in Bavaria, Germany.

Lore grew up in Germany during a very tumultuous time. She lost 2 brothers and many, many friends in WW2. As Lore was fluent in English, she was employed after the...

May 22, 2018

Sheralyn O’Linda (nee Nunn) Colvin, 67, formerly of Lebanon, IL, suddenly passed away at her home in Vancouver, Washington on May 22, 2018.

Visitation: Thursday, June 7, 2018 from 1:00 to 2:00 pm at Meridith Funeral Home, Lebanon, IL

Memorial Service: Thursday, June 7, 2018 at 2:00 pm at Meridith Funeral Home, Lebanon, IL

May 17, 2018

Margaret A. (nee Wyatt) Myatt, 79, of Highland, Illinois, died Thursday, May 17, 2018, at her residence.

Margaret was born May 3, 1939, to Lonnie and Mary (nee Heavner) Wyatt, in Jackson, Tennessee.

She was a member of Southern Baptist Church, Highland, Illinois.

After retirement from American Steel, she worked several years at...

May 15, 2018

Marcella A. Noe, 85, of Highland, IL, went home to Heaven on Tuesday, May 15, 2018.

Marcella was born, August 7, 1932, to Thomas L. and Rose V. (nee Karl) Morstain in Marine, IL. On May 1, 1954, she married Paul V. Noe at St. Elizabeth’s Church in Marine.

She was a member of St....

May 14, 2018

Wayne L. Gemar, 87, of Highland, IL, died Monday, May 14, 2018, at his residence.

Wayne was born July 14, 1930, to Theodore and Kathryn (nee Josch) Gemar in Lodi, CA. On February 14, 1988, he married Patsey Leewright in Minden, Nevada.

Wayne served in the US Navy during the Korean conflict, on the USS...