Obituaries

Jun 26, 2016

Bertram M. Ayala, 67, of O’Fallon, IL, died Sunday, June 26, 2016, at Cedar Ridge Health and Rehabilitation Center, Lebanon, IL.

Bertram was born March 25, 1949, to George and Janet (nee Bertram) Ayala, in Bay City, MI.

He was proud to be a Marine and his time in Vietnam, and loved Notre Dame Football...

Jun 16, 2016

Cinlarra Jonice Trotter was born in St. Louis, Missouri, to Jacqueline Trotter and Allen Stewart on November 30, 1994. She was someone who was special, kind, and loving who touched the hearts of many people. She attended school in the Richardson Independent School district. She loved to sing, dance, and spend time with her family.

Cinlarra had...

Jun 9, 2016

Jean L. Hess, 90, of Marine, IL, died Thursday, June 9, 2016, at Anderson Hospital, Maryville, IL.

Jean was born on May 16, 1926, to Charles and Amy (nee Gottenstraeter) Vogelbacher in Highland, IL. On June 1, 1946, she married Kenneth “Boots” Hess at St. Elizabeth Catholic Church in Marine, IL.

She was a member...

Jun 3, 2016

Donald F. Lohman, 66, of Highland, IL, died Friday, June 3, 2016, at Kindred Hospital at St. Anthony’s, St. Louis, MO.

Don was born November 17, 1949, to Anthony “Buck” and Florence (nee Goestenkors) Lohman, in Highland, IL. On April 14, 1973, he married Kathleen Voss at St. Dominic’s Catholic Church in Breese, IL.

He...

Jun 2, 2016

Willie "Dan" Daniel, Jr. 79, of Lebanon, Ill., born Oct. 20, 1936, in Holt, Alabama departed this life on Thursday, June 2, 2016, after a long courageous battle with lung cancer.

He fought long and hard until the end, always keeping a positive attitude and smile on his face.

Dan accepted Jesus Christ as his...

May 29, 2016

Lorene E. McCraw (Nee Brodbeck), 77, of Lebanon, IL, died Sunday, May 29, 2016, at her daughter’s house, with her family by her side.

She was born July 24, 1938, to Egon and Sophia (Nee Petch) Brodbeck in Fredericksburg, TX. On December 28, 1957 she married Boyce M. “Mac” McCraw, in Port Acres, TX.

In...

May 28, 2016

Delmer L. Leitschuh, 80, of Grantfork, IL, died Saturday, May 28, 2016, at St. Joseph Hospital, Highland, IL.

Delmer was born April 14, 1936 to William and Clara (Nee Schneck) Leitschuh, in Shoal Creek Township, Bond County. On April 1, 1956, he married Marilyn Knop at Emmanuel Lutheran Church, New Douglas, IL.

He was a...

May 25, 2016

Erna H. Schaefer, 94, of Highland, IL, died Wednesday, May 25, 2016, at Highland Health Care Center in Highland, IL.

Erna was born December 18, 1921, to Gustave and Martha (nee Thomas) Schiller in Sexton, Germany and married to Robert Schaefer at the Holy Cross Lutheran Church in Collinsville, IL.

Erna was a loving mother,...

May 20, 2016

Gerald “Jerry” L. Brooks, 76, of Belleville, IL, died Friday, May 20, 2016, at his residence.

Gerald was born April 23, 1940, to Harvey “Chick” and Merle (nee Turner) Brooks in Lebanon, IL. In 1973, he married Janet Edwards in Carlyle, Illinois.

He loved baseball and tried out for the St. Louis Cardinals. He coached...

May 12, 2016

Myrtle C. Griggs, 98, of Lebanon, Ill., born Feb. 12, 1918, in Lebanon Township, died Thursday, May 12, 2016, at Aviston Countryside Manor in Aviston, Ill.

Myrtle grew up in Lebanon and on a farm north of Lebanon. She attended elementary school at the Emerald Mound School northeast of Lebanon, and she graduated from Lebanon High School,...

May 9, 2016

Linda S. (nee Sanford) Sneed, 66, of Highland, IL died Tuesday, May 9, 2016, at St. Elizabeth Hospital, Belleville, IL.

Linda was born February 1, 1951, to Owen and Frances (nee McGinnis) Sanford in Russellville, KY. On March 25, 1983, she married A.J. Sneed in Louisville, KY.

She was a generous lady, taking care of...

May 5, 2016

John Schmidt, 59, of Highland, IL, died Thursday, May 5, 2016 at Highland HealthCare Center, Highland, IL.

John was born January 27, 1957 to Ray and Jean (nee Deckelman) Schmidt in St. Louis, MO.

John was a great family man, excellent husband, dad and friend. He loved spending time with his family especially his grandkids. ...

May 3, 2016

Aaron Hencke, 86, of Highland, IL, died Tuesday, May 3, 2016, at St. Joseph Hospital, Highland, IL.

Aaron was born June 22, 1929, to Aaron and Velma (nee Keller) Hencke in Millersburg, IL.  On December 4, 1954, he married Loretta Weiss in Highland, IL.

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

Apr 17, 2016

Edgar F. Williams, 65, of Highland, IL, died Sunday, April 17, 2016, at Highland Health Care Center, Highland, IL.

Edgar was born August 22, 1950 to Ambert and Rosemary (nee Sahroman) Williams in St. Louis, MO

No services scheduled.

Meridith Funeral Home, Highland, IL

Apr 11, 2016

Gayle A. Thole, age 54 of Highland, IL, died Monday, April 11, 2016, at Saint Elizabeth's Hospital in Belleville, IL.

She was born November 25, 1961, in Highland, IL, the daughter of Virgil and Adeline (nee Frey) Wilhelm.  On December 04, 1981, she married Ronald J. Thole at St. Paul Catholic Church, Highland, IL.

She...

Apr 10, 2016

Grace “Maxine” (nee Curry) Lanham, 83, of Highland, IL, died Sunday, April 10, 2016, at St. Joseph Hospital, Highland, IL.

Maxine was born January 4, 1933, to Robert and Myrtle (Nee Wilson) Curry, at home in Coulterville, IL. On June 5, 1954, she married Wayne E. Lanham in Coulterville, IL.

She was a member of...

Mar 25, 2016

Aneda Rutz (nee Lebegue), 98, of Highland, IL, died Friday March 25, 2016, at St. Joseph Hospital, Highland, IL.

Aneda was born May 19, 1917, to Octave and Minnie (nee Zobrist) Lebegue in Sebastopol in Highland, IL. On June 26, 1935 she married Wilfred Rutz in Highland, IL.

She was a member of Grantfork United...

Mar 25, 2016

Kevin Kleinik, 48, of Grantfork, IL, died Friday, March 25, 2016, at St. Joseph Hospital, Highland, IL.

Kevin was born September 7, 1967, to Berthel and Barbara Ann (nee Busch) Kleinik in Greenville, IL.

He was a great brother, dad, and grandpa; loved his family very much. He was outgoing, jokester, always a smile on...

Mar 23, 2016

Marcella A. “Sally” Hohrein, 77, of Lebanon, IL, died Wednesday, March 23, 2016, at her residence, surrounded by her family.

Sally was born March 13, 1939, to Louis and Rosa (nee Nungesser) Kehrli, at St. Joseph Hospital, Highland, IL. On April 28, 1959, she married Norbert Hohrein at St. Paul Catholic Church, Highland, IL.

She...

Mar 21, 2016

Jerry L. Kious, 81, of Mulberry Grove, IL, died Monday, March 21, 2016, at his residence.

Jerry was born November 11, 1934, to Loren and Ruth (nee Dwyer) Kious, in Mulberry Grove, IL. On June 12, 1992, he married Dorothy “Dottie” Zerillo (nee Shaw) in Florissant, MO.

Jerry went to Smithboro Grade and High School...