Obituaries

Mar 27, 2018

Leo B. Painter, 80, of Highland, IL, died Tuesday, March 27, 2018, at St. Joseph’s Hospital, Highland, IL.

Leo was born December 31, 1937, to Leo W. and Vera (nee Klanke) Painter.  On June 7, 1959, he married Katherine Ann Mahramas in Canonsburg, PA.

He was a Member of the Masons & Shriners and Past...

Mar 23, 2018

Alice Bleisch, 90, of Highland, IL, died Friday, March 23, 2018, at St. Louis University Hospital.

Alice was born June 20, 1927, to Charles and Anda (nee Dresch) Hediger, in Highland, IL. On June 20, 1948, she married Marvin Bleisch.

She was a homemaker who loved her garden and flowers. Alice and Marvin went to...

Mar 6, 2018

Jeremy T. Hilling, 41, of Highland, IL, died Tuesday, March 6, 2018, in Troy, IL.

Jeremy was born on June 19, 1976, to Lindell and Andrea (nee Wair) Hilling, in Springfield, MO. On November 19, 2005, he married Jennifer Meridith at St. Paul Catholic Church in Highland, IL.

He was a member of St. Paul...

Mar 4, 2018

Maurice J. “Mort” Litteken, 82, of Highland, IL, died Sunday, March 4, 2018, at Faith Care Center, Highland, IL.

Maurice was born December 3, 1935, to Joseph and Bertha (nee Poettker) Litteken, in Aviston, IL. On August 31, 1963, he married Bonny MacDonald at St. Boniface Church, Edwardsville, IL

He was a member of St....

Feb 22, 2018

Patricia Ann Steele, 64, of Collinsville, IL, died Thursday, February 22, 2018.

Patricia was born on August 31, 1953, to Richard and Lucille (nee Woodruff) Wolford, at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Breese, IL.  She married Ernest Steele IV in October 1971.

She attended the Greater Mount Olive Missionary Baptist Church in Lebanon, IL.

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Feb 20, 2018

Franklin S. Runyon, Sr., 90, of Lebanon, IL, died Tuesday, February 20, 2018, at his residence.

Frank was born on November 30, 1927, to John and Mabel (nee McCracken) Runyon, in Breese, IL. On January 14, 1950, he married Marcella Gibson in St. Louis, MO.

He was a member of West Gate Baptist Church, Trenton,...

Feb 18, 2018

Robert B. Wren, 81, of Highland, IL, died Sunday, February 18, 2018, at St. Joseph Hospital, Highland, IL.

Bob was born on August 29, 1936, to Robert and Rebecca (nee Kelley) Wren, in Paducah, KY. On September 10, 1981, he married Betty Korte in Godfrey, IL.

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

Feb 14, 2018

Eva M. “Eve” Seely, 83, of Lebanon, IL died Wednesday, February 14, 2018 at Clinton Manor Living Center, New Baden, IL.

Eve was born August 14, 1934, to Oscar and Maude (Nee Boatwright) Bierman, in Centralia, IL. On February 5, 1952 she married John E. Seely, in Danville, IL.

She was a Charter Member of...

Feb 5, 2018

Mary I. Durbin, 91, of Highland, IL, died Monday, February 5, 2018, at Breese Nursing Home, Breese, IL. Mary was born July 15, 1926, to Fred and Ora (nee Gilkey) Bowling in Seymour, IN. On August 6, 1949, she married Herbert Durbin Sr. at Our Lady of Providence, Brownstown, IN.

She was a member of St. Paul...

Feb 3, 2018

Helen E. (nee Huene) Haukap, 92, of Highland, IL, died Saturday, February 3, 2018, at Faith Care Center, Highland, IL.

Helen was born on February 26, 1925, to Edward and Eugenia (nee Grawe) Huene, in Bartelso, IL. On June 9, 1953, she married Lee Haukap at St. Cecilia Catholic Church, Bartelso, IL.

She was a...

Feb 2, 2018

Charlene Rutherford (nee Missey), 87, of Lebanon, IL, died Friday, February 2, 2018, at Cedar Ridge Health and Rehab Center, Lebanon, IL.

Charlene was born October 27, 1930, to Wilburn and Bessie (nee Sonsoucie) Missey in Blackwell, Missouri. On July 26, 1951, she married Charles Rutherford at St. Paul United Church of Christ, Lebanon, IL.

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Feb 1, 2018

Yvonne K. Haislar, 50, of Spring, TX, formerly of Highland, IL died Thursday, February 1, 2018, in Tucson, AZ.

Yvonne was born December 5, 1967, to Frederick J. “Fritz” and Sally M. (nee Schneider) Haislar, at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Highland, IL.

She was a graduate of Highland High School and graduated from Washington University,...

Jan 31, 2018

Dorothy Bellm Latimer, 90, of Temple City, California, died on Wednesday, January 31, 2018.

Dorothy was born on November 19, 1927, to Arthur and Elizabeth (nee Frey) Bellm in Grantfork, IL.

She was a member of Holy Angels Catholic Church, Arcadia, CA.

She is survived by her Daughters, Laura Erlenbusch, La Quinta, CA,...

Jan 15, 2018

Roger Lee “Duke” Pace, 64, of Greenville, IL, died Monday, January 15, 2018, at Anderson Hospital, Maryville, IL.

Roger was born June 14, 1953, to Elbert and Evelyn (nee Stack) Pace in Granite City, IL.

He loved spending time with his family, especially grandchildren. He loved to fish, watch NASCAR, and camp. But, antiques were...

Jan 12, 2018

Lanny F. Boyer, 75, of Highland, IL died Friday, January 12, 2018 at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital in O’Fallon, IL.

Lanny was born February 12, 1942, to Harold and Bernice (nee Koch) Boyer, at St. Joseph’s Hospital, Highland, IL.  On September 12, 1966, he married Myrna Wiese in Carlyle, IL.

He worked at Basler Electric for...

Jan 10, 2018

Leroy E. Clark, 75, of Highland, IL, died Wednesday, January 10, 2018, at Missouri Baptist Hospital, St. Louis, MO.

Leroy was born Nov. 26, 1942, to Teddy and Elsia (Nee Blackford) Clark in Noble, IL. On June 24, 1967 he married Carol Misegades at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Olney, IL.

He was a member of...

Jan 9, 2018

Evelyn Harris (nee Missey), 90, of Lebanon, IL, died Tuesday, January 9, 2018, at Memorial Hospital East, Shiloh, IL.

She was born August 14, 1927, to Chester and Mae Missey in Old Mines, MO. On November 1, 1947 she married William “Bill” Harris, in Belleville, IL.

Evelyn was all about her family. She had numerous...

Jan 6, 2018

Marjorie Jene "Marge" (nee Dawes) Freshour, 90, born October 7, 1927, in Lebanon, Il., passed away Saturday, January 6, 2018, at Aviston Countryside Manor, Aviston, IL.

Marge was a lifelong resident of Lebanon.  She taught primary grades in Lebanon Elementary School for several years before becoming a dedicated substitute teacher for many years after the births of...

Jan 5, 2018

Paul J. Seiberlich Sr., 78, of Highland, IL died Friday, January 5, 2018, at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Highland, Illinois.

Paul was born December 26, 1939 at St. Mary’s Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri. He was adopted by his father Paul E. Seiberlich at 3 months of age. On July 2, 1960, he married Lorraine May Eberhart...

Jan 4, 2018

Sandra C. "Sandy" Feldmann, 73, of Highland, IL died Thursday, January 4, 2018 at Anderson Hospital in Maryville, IL.

Sandra was born October 31, 1944, to Clarence and Margaret (nee Meyer) Goeddel in East St. Louis, IL. On October 2, 1965, she married Pete Feldmann in Columbia, IL.

Sandy was a great wife, loving mom...