Obituaries

Jan 5, 2016

Robert L. Dietz, 80, Lebanon, IL, passed away peacefully on January 5, 2016.

Bob was a hard working man who would help whenever needed. He worked for Crook Development building beautiful houses in the Oak Hill Subdivision for many years. He never wanted to retire so he went to work at St. Henry’s Church and Creative Learning...

Dec 29, 2015

Mary L. Manville (nee Merkle), 80, of Highland, IL, died Tuesday, December 29, 2015, at her residence.

Mary was born April 22, 1935, to Walter and Verna (nee Keilbach) Merkle in Highland, Illinois. On March 19, 1954, she married Jim Manville at the Evangelical United Church of Christ in Highland, Illinois.

She was a member...

Dec 27, 2015

ReJon L. Brooks, 16, of Lebanon, IL, died Sunday, December 27, 2015, at Memorial Hospital.

ReJon was born February 21, 1999, to Craig and Renee (nee DeBoe) Brooks in Belleville, IL.

He loved to draw and play station. He enjoyed being around people, family and friends.

He is survived by his parents, Craig...

Dec 22, 2015

Alisa McNeese, 57, of Belleville, IL, died Tuesday, December 22, 2015, at St. Elizabeth Hospital, Belleville, IL.

Alisa was born October 7, 1958, to Mae Rose McNeese, at St. Mary’s Hospital, E. St. Louis, IL.

S he was a member of Greater Mount Olive Baptist Church, Lebanon, IL. She enjoyed studying horticulture and taking walks....

Dec 18, 2015

William J. “Bill” Black, 65, of Highland, IL, died Friday, December 18, 2015, at St. Joseph Hospital, Highland, IL.

Bill was born November 24, 1950, to William and Laura (Nee Kassing) Black, in E. St. Louis, IL. On June 14, 1969, he married Peggy Peck in E. St. Louis, IL.

Bill retired from Southwestern Illinois...

Dec 18, 2015

Blake William Wood, 26, of Lebanon, IL, died Friday, December 18, 2015 in St. Clair County from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. He was born September 23, 1989, in Breese, IL the son of Donna (Rakers) and Brent Wood.

Blake was a 2008 graduate of Lebanon High School and received his Bachelor Degree in Business Administration...

Dec 15, 2015

David J. Baumann, 94, of O’Fallon, IL, died Tuesday, December 15, 2015, at Memorial Hospital, Belleville, IL.

David was born August 23, 1921, to Barnard and Eunice (Nee Heston) Baumann, who preceded him in death, in Pierron, IL. In 1943 he married Ruth C. Lewis; they had 2 daughters, Sylvia and Elizabeth, this marriage ended in divorce,...

Dec 11, 2015

Paula went to be with the Lord on December 11, 2015 at the Franciscan St. Francis Hospital located in Indianapolis, Indiana. She was born December 27, 1943 in San Diego, California.

Paula lived most of her life in the State of Missouri including Harden, Kansas City, Independence, Rural Lone Jack, and Rural St. Clair County. Since 2005...

Dec 8, 2015

Kevin A. Phelps, 43, of Marine, IL, died Tuesday, December 8, 2015, at Anderson Hospital, Maryville, IL.

Kevin was born January 14, 1972, to Arty and Marjorie (nee Wilhelm) Phelps, Jr., in Belleville, IL.

He was a member of St. Elizabeth Catholic Church in Marine, IL. Kevin had a heart of gold. He loved sports—a...

Dec 6, 2015

Marvin “ML” Maedge, 84, of Highland, IL, died Sunday, December 06, 2015, at Des Peres Hospital, Des Peres, MO.

ML was born October 25, 1931, to Otto and Jennie Mae (Nee Busch) Maedge, in Edwardsville, IL. On December 5, 1953 he married Mary Lillian “Lil” Williams in Bryantown, MD.

After High School, he served in...

Nov 29, 2015

Jack and Shirley (nee Schutzenhofer) Cygan, both 85, of Highland, IL, died Sunday, November 29, 2015, in each other’s arms, at their residence.

Jack was born April 14, 1930, to John and Mary (nee Grawol) Cygan in E. St. Louis, IL. On November 17, 1951, he married Shirley Schutzenhofer in E. St. Louis, IL.

Shirley...

Nov 17, 2015

Dorothy M. Niggli (nee Hitz), 91, of Highland, IL, died Tuesday, November 17, 2015, at Faith Countryside Nursing Home, Highland, IL.

Dorothy was born February 3, 1924, to Christian and Mathilda (nee Kraus) Hitz in Decks Prairie, Highland, IL. On November 28, 1946, she married Irvin Niggli at Evangelical and Reform Church, Highland, IL.

She...

Nov 9, 2015

Martha Gail Henderson (nee Garrett), 62, of Highland, IL, died Monday, November 9, 2015, at St. Louis University Hospital, St. Louis, MO. She had been hospitalized and treated since September 27th.

Martha was born at Firmin Desloge Hospital (now St. Louis University Hospital) in St. Louis, MO, on January 6, 1953. She grew up and graduated high...

Oct 30, 2015

Brenda Faye Ward-Mikulait, nee Bonds, 67, of Pocahontas, IL, died Friday, October 30, 2015, at Anderson Hospital, Maryville, IL.

Brenda was born on December 8, 1947, to Eddie Glenn and Dorothy Pearl (nee Boren) Bonds, in Smithland, KY. On August 9, 1997, she married Leroy Mikulait at Alpha Omega Church, Collinsville, IL.

She was a...

Oct 24, 2015

Rebecca J. Stevens (nee Bridgman), 51, died Saturday, October 24, 2015, at St. Elizabeth Hospital, Belleville, IL.

Rebecca was born on February 29, 1964, to Roger and Jana (nee Hopper) Bridgman in Mattoon, IL. On October 15, 2011, she married Michael E. Stevens in St. Charles, MO.

Becky was born and raised in Central Illinois...

Oct 14, 2015

Alberta G. Jacober, 96, of Highland, IL, died Wednesday, October 14, 2015, at Faith Care Center, Highland, IL.

Alberta was born December 14, 1918, to Albert and Grace (nee Peterson) Hiller in Alhambra, IL. On January 29, 1938, she married Alfred Jacober at St. Paul Catholic Church in Highland, IL.

She was a member of...

Oct 14, 2015

Barbara M. Ogaz (Nee Fryer), 88, of Sonoma, CA, died Wednesday, October 14, 2015, at her daughter’s home in Highland, IL, fortified by sacraments.

Barbara was born July 25, 1927 to Lawrence and Lucy (Nee Thompson) Fryer, in Tremonton, UT. On June 19, 1948 she married Lawrence Ogaz, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Ogden, UT.

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Oct 10, 2015

Lillian G. Winkler (Nee Ulrich), 98, of Highland, IL, died Saturday, October 10, 2015, at Faith Care Center, Highland, IL.

Lillian was born April 4, 1917, to Henry and Ilma (nee Lydick) in St. Louis, MO.  She married Frank A. Winkler in Richmond Heights, MO.

Lillian was an Executive Secretary for the Superintendant of the...

Oct 7, 2015

Carol L. Feutz, 83, of Highland, IL, died Wednesday, October 7, 2015, at Faith Care Center, Highland, IL.

Carol was born September 23, 1932, to Warren and Mary (nee Tesar) Feutz, in Highland, IL.

She was a member of St. Paul Catholic Church.  Carol worked for American Airlines for 33 years.

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Oct 6, 2015

Donald E. Smith, 69, passed away Tuesday, October 6, 2015, at Fayette County Hospital.

He was born January 7, 1946, to C. Orville Smith and Helen J. (Nee Conlee) Smith, in Vandalia, IL.

Don worked for several years at Fayette County Hospital and later retired from Old Capitol Monument. His hobbies included: bowling, reading, collecting...