Obituaries

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...

Apr 13, 2017

Marjory E. Norris, 96, of Lebanon, IL died Thursday, April 13, 2017, at Memorial Hospital East in Belleville.

Marjory was born September 18, 1920, to Robert and Opal (nee Combs) Stone in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. On July 19, 1942, she married Kenneth Norris in Gilman City, MO.

She was a member of the P.E.O., History...

Apr 12, 2017

Marilyn D. Cather, 85, formerly of Highland, and a long-time Sylvania, OH Township resident, passed away Wednesday, April 12, 2017, at the Ebeid Hospice Residence, Sylvania, OH.

Marilyn was born November 7, 1931 to Joe and Edna (nee Reigel) Kapp in Highland, IL.  On October 3, 1953, she married Charles D. Cather at St. Paul Catholic Church...

Apr 4, 2017

Michael “Mick” Grabowski, 77, of Pinckneyville, Ill. formerly of Collinsville, Ill., born on June 19, 1939 in East St. Louis, Ill., passed away Tuesday, April 4, 2017 at the Pinckneyville Nursing & Rehab Center, Pinckneyville, Ill.

Mick was a retired Union Iron Worker from Local 392, East St. Louis, Ill.  He was a United States Marine Corps...

Mar 24, 2017

Emma Gene Blythe (91), of Sparta, IL, died Friday, March 24, 2017, at St. Elizabeth Hospital, Belleville, IL.

Emma was born October 10, 1925 in Normantown, West Virginia.

She spent most of her life in Ohio and California, then settled in Sparta near children in 2003. She was a seamstress by trade and through that...

Mar 14, 2017

Arlo Meffert Ambuehl, 93, of Grantfork, IL, died Tuesday, March 14, 2017, in Bolivar, MO.

Arlo was born on Easter Sunday, April 1, 1923, on the family farm north of Highland in Saline Township, the son of Edwin and Lydia Anna (nee Meffert) Ambuehl. Arlo was proud of his Swiss ancestors who immigrated to Madison County in...

Mar 13, 2017

Reva “Marcella” (nee Radford) Moss, 90, of Ava, MO, formerly of Pocahontas, IL died Monday, March 13, 2017, at Heart of the Ozarks.

Marcella was born April 5, 1926, to Charles and Alva Marie (nee Volner) Radford in Pitcher, Oklahoma. She married Charles Henry Moss.

She was a member of Assembly of God Church in...

Mar 12, 2017

Violet M. (nee Carnell) Swager, 90, Highland, Illinois, died Sunday, March 12, 2017, at her residence.

Violet was born May 23, 1926, to Charles and Delsie (nee Digby) Carnell in Chicago, Illinois. On May 6, 1968, she married William L. Swager in Memphis, Tennessee.

She attended Highland Community Church.

Violet was a big...

Mar 1, 2017

Joan Colleen Kulig (nee McLinden), age 82, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 1, 2017.

Joan was born during the Great Depression, the youngest of two daughters to Harry and Helene McLinden. She grew up with a great love, respect and fondness for farm living before moving to Joliet. She was a 1952 graduate of St. Francis...

Feb 23, 2017

Roland E Clark, 82, of Lebanon, IL died Thursday, February 23, 2017, at his residence.

Roland was born January 28, 1935, to Jessie and Estelle (nee Pittman) Clark in Milwaukee, WI. On November 28, 1991, he married Theresa French in Lebanon, IL

He served as Horner Park Commissioner for 30 years; always making sure the...

Feb 21, 2017

John H. Mueller, 84, of Highland, IL, died Tuesday, February 21, 2017, at his residence.

John was born June 27, 1932, to Joseph and Mary (Nee Jansen) Mueller, in Bartelso, IL. On October 15, 1960 he married Mary Froelich in Chicago, IL.

He attended St. Henry’s Prep for High School, graduating in 1950. He enlisted...

Feb 21, 2017

Orville E. Mettler, 88, of Old Ripley, IL, died Tuesday, February 21, 2017, at Alhambra Care Center, Alhambra, IL.

Orville was born April 10, 1928, to Peter and Gisella (Nee Szoke) Mettler, in Bond Co., IL. On November 21, 1953, he married Anna May “Annie” (Bloemker) at St Nicholas Church in Pocahontas.

He was lifelong...

Feb 18, 2017

Robert D. Kleinmann, 78, of Highland, IL, died Saturday, February 18, 2017, at St. Joseph Hospital, Highland, IL, with his family by his side.

Bob was born July 17, 1938, to Charles and Stella (Nee Rule) Kleinmann, in Pocahontas, IL. On August 26, 1967, he married Janet Oswald in Highland, IL.

After his second year...

Feb 17, 2017

Tiffany Angeline May, 28, of Pocahontas, IL, passed away Friday, February 17, 2017, at 7:29 pm, at St. Joseph Hospital, Highland, IL. Born October 13, 1988, the daughter of Kimberly K. Clayton-May of Pocahontas and Donald J. (Dorothy) May of Greenville, and they survive.

She loved her time at Camp Callahan, Griggsville, IL, her Bond County Challenger...