Obituaries

Joetta G. Korte

Dec 15, 2016

Joetta G. Korte, 96, of Pierron, IL, died Thursday, December 15, 2016 at Highland Health Care Center, Highland, IL.

Joetta was born October 3, 1920 to Theodore and Josephine (Nee Hellmann) Kruep, in St. Rose, IL. On November 13, 1940, she married Henry Korte who preceded her in death on November 9, 1957.

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Shelby J. Jenkins

Dec 14, 2016

Shelby J. Jenkins, 56, of Highland, IL, died Wednesday, December 14, 2016, at St. Joseph Hospital, Highland, IL.

Shelby was born August 13, 1960, to Clifford and Joyce (nee Patterson) Massey, in Waynesville, MO. She married Warren Jenkins at Bethany Baptist Church.

She attended First Baptist Church, Highland, IL. Shelby loved animals. She liked to...

Margaret E. “Mag” Rieckenberg

Dec 11, 2016

Margaret Evelyn “Mag” Rieckenberg, 89, of O’Fallon, IL died Monday, December 11, 2016 at Terrace on the Park in Mascoutah.

Margaret was born February 8, 1927 to Corwin and Johanna (nee Kempher) Holcomb, in Campbell Hill, IL. On March 23, 1946 she married Lester J Rieckenberg in Sparta, IL.

She was a homemaker who loved...

Patsy Elaine Smith Adam

Dec 10, 2016

Patsy Elaine Smith Adam, 64, of Gloster, Mississippi, died Saturday, December 10, 2016, at St. Elizabeth Hospital, Belleville, IL.

Patsy was born November 18, 1952, to Robert and Mary (nee Wilkinson) Smith in Field Memorial Community Hospital, Centreville, MS

She was a member of the Plymouth Primitive Baptist Church in Liberty, MS. She was kind,...

Virginia E. “Ginger” Sanders

Dec 5, 2016

Virginia E. “Ginger” (nee Heisner) Sanders, 74, of Pocahontas, IL, died Monday, December 5, 2016, at Mercy Hospital, after battling a lengthy illness.

Ginger was born November 2, 1942, to Nelvin “Nick” and Ella (nee Woodside) Heisner, in Pinckneyville, IL. On July 6, 1974, she married Carroll Sanders in Clayton, MO.

She earned a BS...

Marvin R. Bleisch

Dec 3, 2016

Marvin R. Bleisch, 94, of Highland, IL, died Saturday, December 3, 2016, at St. Joseph Hospital, Highland, IL.

Marvin was born May 7, 1922, to Raymond and Milda (Nee Foehner) Bleisch, in St. Rose, IL. On June 20, 1948, he married Alice Hediger.

He served in the Infantry in the Asiatic Pacific Theatre...

Darwin A. Oswald

Dec 3, 2016

Darwin A. Oswald, 84, of Highland, IL, died Saturday, December 3, 2016, at Faith Countryside Nursing Center, Highland, IL, with his family by his side.

Darwin was born March 8, 1932, to Arthur and Minerva (Nee Koelz) Oswald at St. Joseph Hospital, Highland, IL. After Minerva's death, Art married Tillie Zobrist who raised Darwin as...

Marjorie Crews

Dec 1, 2016

Marjorie Mae Crews, 87, of Highland, IL died Thursday, December 1, 2016 at Highland Health Care Center, Highland, IL.

Marjorie was born February 10, 1929 to William and Elva (nee Simpson) Morris, in Clarence, MO.

She was dedicated to her family and was always there for her sons. Marjorie had a big heart and loved...

Kimberly “Kim” Axman

Nov 22, 2016

Kimberly Sue “Kim” Axman, (nee Severit), 57, formerly of Lebanon, IL, passed away Tuesday, November 22, 2016 at her residence in Irving, TX.

Kim was born March 19, 1959 to Norman Francis Severit Sr. and Genevieve Nelba (nee Kunz) Severit. On May 15,1980 she married Lawrence Eugene Axman.

Kim was a loving and dedicated wife,...

Mary C. “Cookie Lady” Reibold

Nov 19, 2016

Mary C. “Cookie Lady” Reibold, 72, of Lebanon, IL, died Saturday, November 19, 2016, at Memorial Hospital East, Shiloh, IL, with her family by her side.

Mary was born June 14, 1944, to Alphonse and Virginia (Nee Lange) Frueke, in Breese, IL. On April 27, 1963, she married William Reibold at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Lebanon, IL....

Ruth Schoolfield

Nov 8, 2016

Ruth M. Schoolfield, 89, of Stockbridge, GA, formerly of Highland, IL, died Tuesday, November 8, 2016 at Piedmont Hospital, GA.

Ruth was born April 6, 1927 to Frank and Margaret (nee Widmer) Grimmer, in Highland, IL. On June16, 1972 she married Dr. Walter R. Schoolfield. in Highland, IL.

She attended Washington University, studying the Arts,...

David P. Krause

Nov 6, 2016

David P. Krause, 63, of Highland, IL, died Sunday, November 6, 2016, after battling pancreatic cancer, at his residence with his family by his side.

David was born August 22, 1953, to John and Barbara (nee Brownfiel) Krause in New Baltimore, MI. On May 22, 1985, he married Judy Miller in Manassas, VA.

He served...

Rose Marie Henrichs

Nov 1, 2016

Rose M. (nee Rapien) Henrichs, 87, of Highland, Illinois, died Tuesday, November 1, 2016, at Hitz Memorial Home, Alhambra, IL.

Rose was born June 29, 1929, to Henry and Frances (nee Wehlage) Rapien, in Fort Wayne, Indiana. On April 16, 1955, she married Maurice Henrichs at St. Paul Catholic Church, Highland, IL.

She is survived...

Luke M. Hagaman

Oct 29, 2016

Luke M. Hagaman, 55, of Summerfield, IL, died Saturday, October 29, 2016, at Barnes Jewish Siteman Center, St. Louis, MO.

If you are reading this, then you know I have met my demise. I was born in the usual fashion in a hospital that no longer exists in Mansfield, MO on March 19, 1961. I left this...

Sharon Kay Haberer

Oct 27, 2016

Sharon K. Haberer, 73, of Pocahontas, Il died Thursday, October 27, 2016, at St Louis University Hospital, St Louis, Mo.

Sharon was born June 20, 1943 to Jesse and Olivia (nee Young) Bimes in Highland, Il. On May 5, 1962 she married Duane Haberer at the then Evangelical and Reform Church, Highland, Il.

She was...

Russell “Dewey” Aper

Oct 26, 2016

Russell “Dewey” Aper, 65, of Pocahontas, IL, died Wednesday, October 26, 2016 at his residence, with his family by his side.

Dewey was born July 15, 1951, to Weldon and Blanche (Nee Klokkenga) Aper, in Lincoln, IL. On April 29, 1983, he married Tina Zucca in Greenville, IL.

Dewey graduated high school from Hartsburg-Emden High,...

Norma E. Haberer

Oct 24, 2016

Norma E. (nee Lorenz) Haberer, 80, of Highland, Illinois, died Monday, October 24, 2016, at her residence.

Norma was born October 29, 1935, to John and Albertina (nee Halder) Lorenz in Highland, IL. On January 8 1955, she married Wesley Haberer at Evangelical United Church of Christ, Highland, IL.

She was a member of EVUCC...

Edna J. “Jo” Long

Oct 18, 2016

Edna J. “Jo” Long, 83, of Pocahontas IL died Tuesday, October 18, 2016, at Faith Countryside Apartments, Highland, IL. Jo was born March 6, 1933 to Othmar and Mary Ann (nee Feehan) Long, in Pocahontas, IL. She was a member of St Nicholas Church, Pocahontas, a former Trustee of Robinson Cemetery and a proud graduate of Pocahontas High School....

Jordan Alexander Harper-Grant

Oct 13, 2016

Jordam Alexander Harper-Grant, stillborn son of James Grant and Deyona Haper, died Thursday, October 13, 2016, at Holy Family Hospital, Greenville, IL.

Memorial visitation: Thursday, October 20, 2016, from 10:00 to 11:00 am, at Meridith Funeral Home, Pocahontas, IL.

Memorial Service: Thursday, October 20, 2016 at 11:00 am, at Meridith Funeral Home.

Interment:...