Obituaries

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.

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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...

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,...