Obituaries

Oct 13, 2016

Jeffrey J. “Jeff” Eye, 38, of Highland, Il died Thursday, October 13, 2016 at his residence.

Jeff was born August 7, 1978 to Walter and Shirley (nee Worthy) Eye, in St Louis, MO. On June 19, 2006 he married Amy Hohnsbehn in Highland, Il.

He was a member of Hard Road Theater in Highland, Cats...

Oct 12, 2016

James Wassel “JT” Tarasuik, Sr., 64, of Millesburg, IL, died Wednesday, October 12, 2016, at his residence.

Jim was born December 15, 1951, to Wassel and Elizabeth (nee Brown) Tarasuik in Highland, IL. On March 5, 1971, he married Raejean Fleehart; this marriage ended in divorce.

JT was a lifelong resident of Bond County most...

Oct 10, 2016

Larry D. Haberer, 65, of Bloomington, IN, died Monday, October 10, 2016, at Iu Health Hospice, Bloomington, IN.

Larry was born June 7, 1951, to Dale and Jacquelene (nee Zimmermann) Haberer in Highland, IL.

He was an avid reader.

He is survived by his Mother, Jacquelene Haberer, Pocahontas, IL; Brothers, Joe Haberer, Highland,...

Sep 24, 2016

Carol J. Clark, 71, Lebanon, IL, died Saturday, September 24, 2016, at her residence.

Carol was born July 22, 1945, to John and Loretta (nee Rapp) Clark in Kansas.

She was a member of St. Paul United Church of Christ, Lebanon, IL. She played the piano at nursing homes for church worship service and delivered...

Sep 13, 2016

Ella R. Doty (Nee Harper), 72, of Lebanon, IL, died Tuesday, September 13, 2016, at her residence with her family by her side.

Ella was born January 3, 1944 to Everett and Margie (Nee Melton) Harper in Appleton, AR. On March 26, 1977 she married Albert Doty in Belleville, IL.

She worked as a medical...

Sep 11, 2016

Charles Frederick Clayton II, 89, born February 27, 1927, in Glenarm, IL, died September 11, 2016 at Memorial Hospital - East in O’Fallon, IL.

Charlie was drafted into the US Navy in 1944 and served 2 years on Guam. He graduated from Millikin University in 1951 and began a lifelong career as a salesman in the roofing...

Sep 6, 2016

Earl W. Duncan, 97, of Highland, IL, died Tuesday, September 6, 2016, at Aviston Countryside Manor, Aviston, IL, with his family by his side.

Earl was born May 9, 1919, to Walter and Viola (Nee Vonland) Duncan, in Highland, IL. He was raised by his grandparents, Alonzo and Mattie (Nee Putnam) Duncan. On July 31, 1943, he...

Sep 6, 2016

Constance  H. "Connie"  Grob (nee Parrish), 90, of Lebanon, IL, born April 26, 1926, in Chester, IL, died Tuesday, September 6, 2016, at Mar Ka Nursing Home in Mascoutah, IL.

Connie met her late husband, John, while attending McKendree College. They were married on August 7, 1953, at the United Methodist Church in Chester, IL.

...

Aug 20, 2016

Mata Marie Weber, 79, of Belleville, IL formerly of Grantfork, IL, passed into God’s Hands, Saturday, August 20, 2016, at New Athens Home for the Aged, New Athens, IL.

Mata was born July 25, 1937, to Ken and Joan (Nee Ledwidge) Lowry, Sr., in St. Louis, MO. On August 27, 1955, she married Fred Weber, Jr., in...

Aug 19, 2016

Ronald L. “Ronnie” Griesbaum, 53, of Lebanon, IL, died Friday, August 19, 2016 at his home with his family by his side.

Ronnie was born August 15, 1963, to Donald and Laurine (Nee Willmann) Griesbaum, in Breese, IL.  On August 14, 1993, he married Beverly Rutherford at St. Paul United Church of Christ, Lebanon, IL.

...

Aug 17, 2016

Donald J. Hitz, 62, of Highland, IL, died Wednesday, August 17, 2016, at St. Clair Hospital, Fenton, MO.

Don was born May 26, 1954, to Leto John and Velma (nee Tribout) Hitz, in Highland, IL.

He graduated from Highland High School in 1974. He was a member of St. Paul Catholic Church, Highland,...

Aug 16, 2016

Kevin M. Ambuehl, 62, of Marine, IL, died Tuesday, August 16, 2016, at Alhambra Care Center, Alhambra, IL.

Kevin was born April 26, 1954, to Alfred and Mary Ann (nee Henderson) Ambuehl, in Highland, IL.

He graduated from Highland High School.  He was a former member of the Troy Jay Cee’s, FFA, 4H, and Boy...

Aug 16, 2016

David M. Forys, 72, of Highland, IL, died Tuesday, August 16, 2016, at his home with his family by his side.

David was born May 21, 1944, to John and Helen (Nee Lipinski) Forys, in Granite City, IL.  On June 8, 1968, he married Barbara Mejaski at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Madison, IL.

He was...

Aug 2, 2016

Vivian I. Clayton (nee Pemberton), 87, of Pocahontas, IL, died Tuesday, August 2, 2016 at Frontier Health and Rehab Center, St. Charles, MO.

Vivian was born November 12, 1928 to John and Ida (nee Cruthis) Pemberton, in Millersburg, IL. On July 3, 1947, she married Alvin Clayton, in Greenville, IL.

She was a member of...

Jul 29, 2016

Douglas R. Hundsdorfer, 50, of Highland, IL, died Friday, July 29, 2016, at Highland Health Care Center, Highland, IL.

Doug was born August 22, 1965, to Anton and Sandra Kay (nee Holcombe) Hundsdorfer, in Highland, IL. On September 10, 1994, he married Mary Koerkenmeier at St. Augustine  Catholic Church, Breese, IL.

He was a member...

Jul 28, 2016

Warren G. Mocaby, 73, of Highland, IL died Thursday, July 28, 2016 at his residence.

Warren was born November 13, 1942, to Thornton Gene and Neva Munsell Mocaby in West Frankfort, IL. On May 9, 2009, he married Karen Rehkemper.

He was a member of Highland Hope United Methodist Church. Warren loved his family, especially...

Jul 26, 2016

Ruth Tompkins, 51, of Highland, IL, died Tuesday, July 26, 2016, at Highland Healthcare Center, Highland, IL.

Ruth was born March 6, 1965, to Telfer and Alice (Nee Belk) Tompkins, Sr., in St. Louis, MO.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Telfer and Alice Tompkins, Sr.

She is survived by her...

Jul 16, 2016

Ida R. Gorrell, 91, of Highland, IL, died Saturday, July 16, 2016, at Faith Countryside Nursing Center, Highland, IL.

Ida was born May 6, 1925, to Erwin Leo and Freida (nee Wagner) Bircher in Grantfork, IL. On November 25, 1944, she married Gerald Gorrell at the Evangelical United Church of Christ, Highland, IL.

After graduating...

Jul 12, 2016

Shirley Brown McCoy, 89, of Pocahontas, IL, died Tuesday, July 12, 2016, at her residence with her family at her side.

Shirley was born February 23, 1927 to Valentine and Lena (Nee Gloor) Ziegler, in Millersburg, IL. On August 20, 1946, she married M.G. “Boze” Brown at United Methodist Church, Pocahontas, IL. After 29 years, this marriage...

Jul 11, 2016

Genevieve Brinkmeyer, 82, of Pocahontas, IL, died Monday, July 11, 2016, at Highland Health Care Center.

Genevieve was born December 4, 1933, to Robert and Linnie (nee Young) Heath, in Birmingham, KY.

She is survived by her sister, Becky DeForest, Pocahontas, IL; brother, Jerry (Carol) Heath, California; nieces and nephews.

She was preceded...