Obituaries

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...

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,...

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....

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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....

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:...

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.

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