Obituaries

Oct 2, 2017

Kenneth R. “Homer” Missey, 60, of Lebanon, IL, died Monday, October 2, 2017, at his residence.

Kenneth was born August 8, 1957, to Melvin “Buck” Missey and Alma (nee Thompson) Missey. On September 2, 1994, he married Jacque Scheibel in Belleville, IL.

Kenny had enlisted in the Army at a young age and spent most...

Oct 2, 2017

Edith Lucille York, 91, of Highland, IL, died Monday, October 2, 2017, at her residence.

She was born October 15, 1925, to James and Ida  (nee Hoover) Gibbs, in Norfolk, NE. On December 10, 1945, she married William “Bill” York, in E. St. Louis, IL.

Lucille was a long-time member of Tower View Baptist Church...

Sep 30, 2017

Kevin J. Plocher, Jr., 34, of Highland, IL, died Saturday, September 30, 2017, at Memorial Hospital East, Shiloh, IL.

Kevin was born August 26, 1983, to Kevin and Terry (nee Gillison) Plocher, at St. Joseph Hospital, Breese, IL. On June 8, 2008, he married Beth Tinsley, in Highland, IL.

He was a member of Apostolic...

Sep 19, 2017

Anthony Frost Hatch III, 91, of Highland, IL, died Tuesday, September 19, 2017, at Faith Care Center, Highland, IL

The Reverend A. Frost Hatch, born January 4, 1926 in Dunwell, Nebraska, entered his heavenly home on September 19, 2017 in Highland, IL. Born in Dunwell, NE, he graduated from Mullen, Nebraska High School. A World War II...

Sep 3, 2017

Robert L. “Bob” Davis, 81, of Pocahontas, IL, died Sunday, September 3, 2017, at Memorial Hospital, Belleville, IL.

Bob was born to Fred and Vera (nee Heinrich) Davis on October 13, 1935, in E. St. Louis, IL. On August 4, 1962, he married Carol Hytla in Waterloo, IL.

He enlisted in the Navy at the...

Aug 28, 2017

Warren E. Jenkins Jr., 58, of Highland, IL, died Monday, August 28, 2017, at his residence.

Warren was born June 26, 1959, to Warren E. and Maria (Nee Anwander) Jenkins Sr. in Heidelberg, Germany.

Warren was a loving and caring person who would do anything for anyone. His favorite past times were fishing and hunting....

Aug 26, 2017

Dorothy M. (nee Truebe) Haberer, 93, of Pocahontas, IL, died Saturday, August 26, 2017, at St. Louis University Hospital, St. Louis, MO.

Dorothy was born March 20, 1924, to W. Herman and Mary Ellen (nee Miller) Truebe, in Pocahontas, IL.  On September 18, 1943, she married Norbert “Spike” Haberer in Jonesboro, AR.

She was a...

Aug 23, 2017

Yvonne (nee Coyle) Wiesemeyer, 77, of Pocahontas, IL, died Wednesday, August 23, 2017, at her residence.

Yvonne was born March 18, 1940, to Harold and Melba (nee Fenton) Coyle, in Greenville, IL.  On July 25, 2009, she married Gary Wiesemeyer at United Methodist Church, Pocahontas, IL.

The most important things to Yvonne were her kids,...

Jul 24, 2017

Robert A. "Bob" Stump, 68, of Lebanon, IL, died Monday, July 24, 2017, at Memorial Hospital East, Shiloh, IL.

Bob was born November 1, 1948, to William and Marie (nee Schwend) Stump in Belleville, IL.

He served in the Army during Vietnam and became a Paratrooper.  He loved to hunt and fish.

He...

Jul 23, 2017

Darlene M. (nee Gengenbacher) Genteman, 77, Highland, IL, died Sunday, July 23, 2017, at her residence surrounded by her family.

Darlene was born on June 16, 1940, to Erhart and Marie (nee Peters) Gengenbacher in Streator, IL.  On November 28, 1963, she married Jerry Genteman at St. Paul Catholic Church, Highland, IL.

She was a...

Jul 16, 2017

Katherine N. Cook, 11, of Lebanon, IL, died Sunday, July 16, 2017, at her residence surrounded by her family.

Katherine was born November 21, 2005, to Chris and Victoria (nee Corley) Cook in Centreville, IL.

She finished Lebanon Elementary School.  Katherine was very sweet, kind, and could be a little sassy.  She loved to go...

Jul 15, 2017

Joseph "Mr. Joe" Schmitt, 62, of Summerfield, IL, died Saturday, July 15, 2017, at St. Joseph Hospital, Highland, IL.

Joe was born on January 29, 1955, to Robert and Merhlene (nee Myers) Schmitt at St. Mary's Hospital, E. St. Louis, IL.  On July 3, 2008, he married Pepper Graham in Belleville, IL.

He was a...

Jul 4, 2017

Mr. Dennis E. Ammann, 72, of Highland, IL, died Tuesday, July 4, 2017, at Memorial East Hospital, Shiloh, IL, surrounded by his family.

Dennis was born March 8, 1945, to Earl and Iola (nee Hommert) Ammann in Highland, IL.  On May 20, 1967, he married Mary Lou Gindler at Friedens United Church of Christ in Troy, IL....

Jun 30, 2017

Mr. Norman C. Hasenstab, 81, of Highland, IL, died Friday, June 30, 2017, at his residence surrounded by his family.

Norman was born January 4, 1936, to Peter John and Anne (nee Schmittling) Hasenstab in Belleville, IL. On September 17, 1964, he married Mary Donnelly at Sacred Heart Church, Effingham, IL.

Norm worked at Monsanto...

Jun 24, 2017

Anton H. “Tony” Hundsdorfer, 79, of Highland, Illinois, died Saturday, June 24, 2017, at Highland Health Care Center, Highland, Illinois.

Tony was born February 20, 1938, to Cletus and Elsie (nee Carrillon) Hundsdorfer in Highland, IL. On December 26, 1960, he married Sandra Kay Holcombe at St. Paul Catholic Church, Highland, IL.

He graduated from...

Jun 14, 2017

Mirijana (nee Drandic) Ladavac, 74, of Highland, Illinois, died Wednesday, June 14, 2017, at St. Louis University Hospital.

Mirijana was born May 31, 1943, to Joseph and Foska (nee Buric) Drandic, in Borovo, Croatia. On June 10, 1967, she married Darko Ladavac in Cleveland, OH.

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

Jun 11, 2017

Jacqueline L. “Jackie” Koch, 70, of Highland, IL, died Sunday, June 11, 2017, at Faith Countryside Nursing Home, Highland, IL.

Jackie was born August 8, 1946, to Raymond and Beulah (nee Gordon) Aernouts, in St. Louis, MO. On April 1, 1989, she married Larry Koch in Hannibal, MO.

She was a member of St. Paul...

May 19, 2017

Edward G. “Ed” Wynne, 77, of Highland, IL, died Friday, May 19, 2017, at his residence.

Ed was born October 31, 1939, to Woodrow and Naomi (nee Ray) Wynne, in Hickman, KY. On October 4, 1958, he married Darlene Wilmurth, in E. St. Louis, IL.

He was a member of Older Wise Lord’s Servants (OWLS)....

May 18, 2017

Kenneth F. Widicus, 93, of Trenton, IL, died Thursday, May 18, 2017, at his residence.

Ken was born March 3, 1924, to Andrew and Ella (nee Auer) Widicus in Lebanon, IL. On June 4, 1952, he married Ruby Seibert at St. Paul United Church of Christ, Lebanon, IL.

He was a member of St. Paul...

May 17, 2017

Elizabeth I. “Irene” (nee Loomis) Marti, 74, of Highland, IL, died Wednesday, May 17, 2017, at her residence.

Irene was born May 4, 1943, to Robert and Lillian (nee Hamilton) Loomis, in East. Prairie, MO. On May 4, 1963, she married Jerry Marti, in Highland, IL.

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