Obituaries

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...

May 10, 2017

Delmar Luettinger, 85, Summerfield, IL, died Wednesday, May 10, 2017, at Memorial Hospital East, Shiloh, IL.

Delmar was born May 4, 1932, in Summerfield, IL, to Erwin and Frieda (nee Schildnecht) Luettinger. On July 3, 1970, he married Mildred Klein.

He was a member of Local 4 Stove Mounters Union and Local 660 Machinist Aerospace...

May 10, 2017

Mark Douglas Long passed away from this life on May 10, 2017, at Highland Health Care Center, Highland, IL, where he had lived for three months following the diagnosis of an inoperable brain tumor.  He was 60 years old. He was born in East St. Louis, IL, on November 4, 1956, to Norbert C. and Patsy M. (nee Patch)...

May 8, 2017

Judith M. (nee Bolen) Fritz, 70, Lebanon, IL, died Monday, May 8, 2017, at Memorial Hospital East, Shiloh, IL.

Judy was born April 23, 1947, to Henry and Inez (nee Goetz) Bolen, in Alton, IL. On December 7, 1968, she married Tony Fritz, in New Douglas, IL.

J udy was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother...

May 6, 2017

Leslie R. Williams, 24, of New Baden, IL, died Saturday, May 6, 2017, in Belleville, IL.

Leslie was born July 31, 1992, to Antonio and Angela (nee Laquet) Williams in Belleville, IL.

She was a loving mother, who liked to sing, dance, laugh, have fun, and joke around. Leslie had a great smile and a...

May 5, 2017

Richard A. “Mitch” Mitchell, 80, of Lebanon, IL, passed away May 5, 2017, at Memorial Hospital East.

Mitch retired from the Air Force as a MSgt after 23 years of service to his country. He also retired after 35 years as the owner of the Cedars Restaurant in Lebanon, IL, in February of 2003. And then went...

May 5, 2017

Carol M. (nee Sudholt) Martin, 72, of Pierron, IL died Friday, May 5, 2017, at Aviston Countryside Manor, Aviston, IL.

Carol was born October 16, 1944, to Bernard and Florence (nee Holzinger) Sudholt in Highland, IL.

She was a member of Immaculate Conception Church and a member of PIC Park, Pierron, IL. Carol worked at...

May 1, 2017

Leroy B. “Lee” Haukap, 92, of Highland, IL, died Monday, May 1, 2017, at Hitz Memorial Home, Alhambra, IL.

Lee was born July 27, 1924, to Henry and Minnie (nee Havermann) Haukap, in Germantown, IL. On June 9, 1953, he married Helen Huene, at St. Cecilia Catholic Church, Bartelso, IL.

He was a...

Apr 23, 2017

David Huelsman,70, of Highland, IL, died Sunday, April 23, 2017, at Memorial Hospital East, Belleville IL.

David was born April 27, 1946, in Hecker, IL, to Henry and Rosella (nee Braun) Huelsman; after their death, he was raised by Victor and Eunice (nee Schneider) Braun. On July 22, 1994, he married Cyndi Catlett in Las Vegas, NV....

Apr 17, 2017

After a courageous 26-month battle with pancreatic cancer, Una Dean (nee Wolford) Johnson, 80, of Lebanon, IL, is with her Savior and Lord.  The gates of Heaven opened wide to receive her April 17, 2017.  She departed this life surrounded by family who loved her.

Una was born December 27, 1936, in Williamson, WV, the daughter of...