Obituaries

Mar 24, 2017

Emma Gene Blythe (91), of Sparta, IL, died Friday, March 24, 2017, at St. Elizabeth Hospital, Belleville, IL.

Emma was born October 10, 1925 in Normantown, West Virginia.

She spent most of her life in Ohio and California, then settled in Sparta near children in 2003. She was a seamstress by trade and through that...

Mar 14, 2017

Arlo Meffert Ambuehl, 93, of Grantfork, IL, died Tuesday, March 14, 2017, in Bolivar, MO.

Arlo was born on Easter Sunday, April 1, 1923, on the family farm north of Highland in Saline Township, the son of Edwin and Lydia Anna (nee Meffert) Ambuehl. Arlo was proud of his Swiss ancestors who immigrated to Madison County in...

Mar 13, 2017

Reva “Marcella” (nee Radford) Moss, 90, of Ava, MO, formerly of Pocahontas, IL died Monday, March 13, 2017, at Heart of the Ozarks.

Marcella was born April 5, 1926, to Charles and Alva Marie (nee Volner) Radford in Pitcher, Oklahoma. She married Charles Henry Moss.

She was a member of Assembly of God Church in...

Mar 12, 2017

Violet M. (nee Carnell) Swager, 90, Highland, Illinois, died Sunday, March 12, 2017, at her residence.

Violet was born May 23, 1926, to Charles and Delsie (nee Digby) Carnell in Chicago, Illinois. On May 6, 1968, she married William L. Swager in Memphis, Tennessee.

She attended Highland Community Church.

Violet was a big...

Mar 1, 2017

Joan Colleen Kulig (nee McLinden), age 82, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 1, 2017.

Joan was born during the Great Depression, the youngest of two daughters to Harry and Helene McLinden. She grew up with a great love, respect and fondness for farm living before moving to Joliet. She was a 1952 graduate of St. Francis...

Feb 23, 2017

Roland E Clark, 82, of Lebanon, IL died Thursday, February 23, 2017, at his residence.

Roland was born January 28, 1935, to Jessie and Estelle (nee Pittman) Clark in Milwaukee, WI. On November 28, 1991, he married Theresa French in Lebanon, IL

He served as Horner Park Commissioner for 30 years; always making sure the...

Feb 21, 2017

John H. Mueller, 84, of Highland, IL, died Tuesday, February 21, 2017, at his residence.

John was born June 27, 1932, to Joseph and Mary (Nee Jansen) Mueller, in Bartelso, IL. On October 15, 1960 he married Mary Froelich in Chicago, IL.

He attended St. Henry’s Prep for High School, graduating in 1950. He enlisted...

Feb 21, 2017

Orville E. Mettler, 88, of Old Ripley, IL, died Tuesday, February 21, 2017, at Alhambra Care Center, Alhambra, IL.

Orville was born April 10, 1928, to Peter and Gisella (Nee Szoke) Mettler, in Bond Co., IL. On November 21, 1953, he married Anna May “Annie” (Bloemker) at St Nicholas Church in Pocahontas.

He was lifelong...

Feb 18, 2017

Robert D. Kleinmann, 78, of Highland, IL, died Saturday, February 18, 2017, at St. Joseph Hospital, Highland, IL, with his family by his side.

Bob was born July 17, 1938, to Charles and Stella (Nee Rule) Kleinmann, in Pocahontas, IL. On August 26, 1967, he married Janet Oswald in Highland, IL.

After his second year...

Feb 17, 2017

Tiffany Angeline May, 28, of Pocahontas, IL, passed away Friday, February 17, 2017, at 7:29 pm, at St. Joseph Hospital, Highland, IL. Born October 13, 1988, the daughter of Kimberly K. Clayton-May of Pocahontas and Donald J. (Dorothy) May of Greenville, and they survive.

She loved her time at Camp Callahan, Griggsville, IL, her Bond County Challenger...

Feb 6, 2017

Mary L. (nee White) Stein, 90, died Monday, February 6, 2017, at St. Joseph Hospital, Highland, IL, surrounded by her family.

Mary was born October 23, 1926, to Harry and Mary (nee Rall) White in Coffeen, IL. On February 14, 1953, she married Leroy Stein in Pocahontas, AR.

She was a member of...

Feb 5, 2017

Hazel D. (nee Burns) Smith, 86, of Lebanon, IL, died Sunday, February 5, 2017, at Cedar Ridge Health and Rehab Center, Lebanon, IL.

Hazel was born February 18, 1930, to Aubra and Hazel (nee Robinson) Burns, in Lebanon, IL. On February 15, 1958, she married Madison “Smitty” Smith in E. St. Louis, IL.

She was...

Feb 1, 2017

Louis E. “Nook” Kovach, 85, of Pocahontas, IL, died Wednesday, February 1, 2017, at Legacy Place in Breese, IL.

Nook was born September 7, 1931, to Louis and Lena (nee Toth) Kovach, in Highland IL. On July 6, 1952, he married Fay E. Werner at E & R Church in Highland.

He was a member...

Jan 23, 2017

Thomas S. Wojcik, 52, of Belleville, IL, died Monday, January 23, 2017, in North Carolina.

Tom was born December 15, 1964, to Lawrence and Maria (nee Montanes De Grimal) Wojcik, in Madrid, Spain. On July 30, 1983, he married Carol Anne Wilson and although she remained the love of his life, this marriage ended in divorce.

Jan 19, 2017

Rose L. White, 78, of Highland, IL, died Thursday, January 19, 2017 at Anderson Hospital, Maryville, IL surrounded by her family.

Rose was born September 5, 1938 to Perry and Dorothy (nee Jordan) Bowles in Decatur, IL. On December 7, 1958 she married Claude White in Mt Zion, IL.

She was a member of United...

Jan 10, 2017

William L. “Bill” Kohlbrecher, 73, of Highland, IL, died Tuesday, January 10, 2017, at Barnes Jewish Hospital, St. Louis, MO.

Bill was born February 2, 1943, to Edward and Josephine (Nee Kruep) Kohlbrecher at St. Joseph Hospital, Highland, IL. On October 12, 1996, he married Sandra Kohler in Highland, IL.

He was a member of...

Jan 6, 2017

Roy G. Gross, 83, of Marine, IL, died Friday, January 6, 2017, at Barnes Jewish Hospital, St. Louis, MO.

Roy was born January 16, 1933 to Valley and Inez (Nee Huber) Gross, in St. Jacob, IL. He married Darlene Loos in Marine, IL and she preceded him in death.  On November 18, 1995 he married Golda Cooper...

Dec 26, 2016

Warren H. Barty, 75, of Mascoutah, IL, died Monday, December 26, 2016, at the Mar Ka Nursing Home, Mascoutah, IL.

Warren was born August 31, 1941 in West Frankfort, IL and raised by his parents, Theodore and Lorene (Nee Gray) Wisniewski.

He graduated from West Frankfort Community High School in 1959, and from McKendree College...

Dec 22, 2016

Jerry Tague, 82, of Highland, IL died Thursday, December 22, 2016 at Anderson Hospital, Maryville, IL.

Jerry was born on June 15, 1935 to John and Kathleen (nee St. Clair) Tague in Farmington, ME. On February 6, 1965 he married Loretta Steinkoenig in St. Jacob, IL.

He was a hard-working man, strong willed, and always...

Dec 21, 2016

Mary L. “Lil” Maedge, 83, of Highland, IL, died Wednesday, December 21, 2016 at Faith Countryside Nursing Home, Highland, IL.

Mary was born June 19, 1933 to James and Mary Agnes (nee Murphy) Williams in Hughesville, MD. On December 5, 1953 she married Marvin Maedge at St. Peters Church in Bryantown, MD.

She...