Obituaries

Dec 29, 2017

Vincent A. Hogg, 88, of Lebanon, IL died Friday, December 29, 2017, at his home.

Vincent was born December 15, 1929, to Frank Andrew and Mary (nee Schaefer) Hogg, in Mascoutah, IL. On April 19, 1955, he married Mary L. Mueller at St. George Catholic Church.

Vince showed his Christian faith through his actions. He...

Dec 29, 2017

Shirley E. Hall, of Belleville, IL, died Friday, December 29, 2017 at Memorial Hospital, surrounded by her family.

She was born in the sunny town of Green Cove Springs, FL to Neal and Myrtle (Nee Fountain) Smith.

Shirley was always a hard working lady, and in 1995 she was encouraged by herself and her daughter,...

Dec 27, 2017

Jean Wineinger, 81, of Pocahontas, IL, died Wednesday, December 27, 2017, at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Breese.

Jean was born November 14, 1936, to Charlie and Alma (nee Mindenhall) Wilcox, in Thomasville, MO. On September 8, 1956, she married Charlie Wineinger in Tallapoosa, MO.

Jean was a very good wife, a loving mother and loving...

Dec 27, 2017

Jennifer C. Wesselmann, 42, of Pocahontas, IL, died Wednesday, December 27, 2017, at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Highland.

Jennifer was born November 6, 1975, to Richard and Nancy (nee Vaughn) Mueller, at St. Elizabeth’s in Belleville, IL. On March 25, 1995, she married Brian Wesselmann at St. Anthony Church in Beckemeyer.

She was proud of...

Dec 17, 2017

Denis J. Bellm, 67, of Highland, IL died Sunday, December 17, 2017, at his residence.

Denis was born June 21, 1950, to Valentine and Fern (nee Peters) Bellm, in Highland, IL. On March 24, 1973, he married Shirley Carrillon at St. Paul Catholic Church, Highland, IL.

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

Dec 15, 2017

James “Jimmy” Darwin Smith, Sr., 72, passed away peacefully on December 15, 2017 at 11:11 pm after a battle with lung & bone cancer.

Jimmy was born February 24, 1945 to Fordyce “Smitty” and Mary (nee Groves) Smith in Belleville, Illinois.

He graduated from Lebanon Community High School and later attended Southwestern Illinois College. He...

Dec 9, 2017

Viola E. (nee Peters) Pielemeier, 93, of Highland, IL, died Saturday, December 9, 2017, at San Gabriel Memory Care, Highland, IL.

Viola was born May 31, 1924, to Lawrence and Viola (nee Berry) Peters in Sumner, IL.  On December 14, 1965 she married Karl Pielemeier in Los Angeles, CA.

She graduated from Sumner High School...

Dec 2, 2017

Barbara Jane (nee Votrain) Mitchell, 73, Lebanon, IL, died Saturday, December 2, 2017, at St. Elizabeth Hospital, O’Fallon, IL.

Barbara was born April 20, 1944, to Jack and Ivy (nee Maxfield) Votrain in Belleville, IL. On October 20, 1981, she married Ted Mitchell in Belleville, IL.

She was a waitress at Country Kitchen in Lebanon....

Nov 30, 2017

Loretta J. (nee Weiss) Hencke, 85, of Highland, IL, died Thursday, November 30, 2017, at Faith Care Center, Highland, IL.

Loretta was born January 15, 1932, to Edgar and Ordella (nee Hartlieb) Weiss in Highland, IL. On December 4, 1954, she married Aaron Hencke in Highland, IL.

She was a member of Evangelical United Church...

Nov 23, 2017

Edgar H. ”Brock” Brockhahn, Jr., 72, died Thursday, November 23, 2017, at his residence.

Brock was born October 31, 1945, to Edgar H. and Maxine (nee Mackey) Brockhahn, Sr., in Belleville, IL. On June 21, 1967, he married Joyce Spanley at United Church of Christ in O’Fallon, IL.

After 30 years of service, Brock retired...

Nov 22, 2017

Edward G. “Jerry” Moore, Jr., 85, Lebanon, IL, died Wednesday, November 22, 2017, at his residence.

Jerry was born January 26, 1932, to Edward and Rose (nee Witt) Moore Sr., in Little Rock, AR. On April 8, 1961, he married Ruth J. McIntyre in St. John, New Brunswick, Canada.

He was a Member of the...

Nov 22, 2017

Helen E. Orrell, 86, of Highland, IL, died Wednesday, November 22, 2017, at Legacy Place, Highland, IL, surrounded by her family.

Helen was born January 30, 1931, to Benjamin and Bertha (nee Gressel) Shiels, in Greenup, IL.  On September 17, 1949, she married Charles Orrell in Jeffersonville, IN.

She was a member of First Baptist...

Nov 17, 2017

Marilyn A. Meyer, 87, of Lebanon, died Friday, November 17, 2017, in Sarasota, FL.

Marilyn was born May 12,1930, to Othmar and Mathilda “Tillie” (nee Corpstein) Meyer, in Lebanon, IL. On March 23, 1988, she married Marvin Englert under the St. Louis Arch.

She was a lifelong resident of Lebanon and member of St. Joseph...

Nov 16, 2017

Adam “Bill” Schobert, 86, died Thursday, November 16, 2017, at St. Paul Senior Living, Belleville, IL.

Bill was born July 18, 1931, to Joseph and Maria (nee Evans) Schobert, in Lebanon, IL. On November 7, 1987, he married Marian (nee Ogle) Glauber at the Cathedral in Belleville, IL.

He was a devoted husband to Marian....

Nov 15, 2017

Kendra J. Klostermann, 28, of St. Louis, Missouri, died Wednesday, November 15, 2017, at her residence.

She was born on December 17, 1988, in Rockford, IL and graduated from Highland High School in 2007. Kendra enjoyed playing volleyball and following the St. Louis Cardinals. She was outgoing, fun loving, and a friend to many.

Kendra...

Nov 5, 2017

Margaret Ballard Inman, 91, formerly of Eldon, MO, passed away Sunday, November 5, 2017 at Jerseyville Nursing and Rehab, Jerseyville, IL.

Margaret was born August 15, 1926, to Charles and Edith (nee Nadler) McDonald, in Kirkwood, MO. She married Harold Ballard, after his passing, she married Benjamin Inman who also preceded her in death.

She...

Oct 28, 2017

Brenda L. (nee McCallister) Macke, 58, died Saturday, October 28, 2017, at her residence.

Brenda was born March 9, 1959, to Thomas and Mary (nee Haverman) McCallister in East St. Louis, IL.

She was a graduate of Sanford Brown Business College. Brenda was a loving mother, grandmother and sister.

She is survived by...

Oct 26, 2017

Shirley M. McMullen, 85, of Highland, IL died Thursday, October 26, 2017, at St. Joseph’s Hospital, Highland, IL.

Shirley was born June 15, 1932, to Edgar F. Keller and Elsie M. (nee Schwab) Keller, in Smithton, IL. On May 30, 1950, she married Wayne McMullen, Sr. in Alton, IL.

She was a member of the...

Oct 11, 2017

Rosemary “Rosie” (nee Petry) Hatton, 83, died Wednesday, October 11, 2017, at St. Elizabeth Hospital, Belleville, IL.

Rosie was born July 1, 1934, to Edward and Elva (nee Carrillon) Petry, in Summerfield, IL. On July 21, 1954, she married Glenn Plocher in Highland, IL; this marriage ended in divorce. On June 28, 1975, she married William “Bill”...

Oct 4, 2017

Hannah Abigail Nance, 4, of Pocahontas, IL, died Wednesday, October 4, 2017, at her residence.

Hannah was born October 23, 2012, to Jeremiah and Tarah (nee Rogers) Nance.

Hannah was the leader, always trying to help everyone.  She was sassy and a little bossy, and wanted to be a doctor when she grew...