Obituaries
Obituaries in Highland, Lebanon, Pocahontas, Albion, Allendale, West Salem, Collinsville, and Cisne and their surrounding areas in Illinois
Merle Elizabeth Brooks
Jul 31, 2015
Mrs. Merle Elizabeth Brooks, 96, of Lebanon, IL, died Friday, July 31, 2015, at St. Elizabeth Hospital, Belleville, IL.
Mrs. Merle Brooks was born on September 21, 1918, in Lebanon, Illinois, to the union of Mae Spann and Chauncy Turner. She was the fourth of six siblings. Both parents and siblings preceded her in death. She was...
Jay M. Mayberry
Jul 16, 2015
Jay M. Mayberry, 53, of Pocahontas, IL, died Thursday, July 16, 2015 at Fayette County Hospital, Vandalia, IL.
Jay was born January 30, 1962, to William and Bonnie (Nee Shinn) Mayberry in E. St. Louis, IL.
He attended services at United Methodist Church, Pocahontas, IL. He worked as a landscaper and later became a painter...
Mary E. Anderson
Jul 8, 2015
Mary E. Anderson, 91, of Lebanon, IL, died Wednesday, July 8, 2015, at Cedar Ridge Health Care Center, Lebanon, IL.
Mary was born on August 9, 1923, to Carl and Mary (nee Triers) Vorce in Otis, CO. She was married to the late Delbert Anderson.
No visitation.
No service.
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Melvin Niehaus
Jul 6, 2015
Melvin Niehaus, 93, of Troy, IL, died Monday, July 6, 2015, at St. Joseph Hospital, Highland, IL.
Melvin was born September 3, 1921, to Arnold and Ella (nee Noeltner) Niehaus in Troy, IL. On February 20, 1954, he married Marian Knebel at St. Paul Catholic Church, Highland, IL.
He was a member of...
Marilyn B. Pearson
Jul 5, 2015
Marilyn B. Pearson (nee Wilson), 81, of Lebanon, IL, died Sunday, July 5, 2015, at her residence.
Marilyn was born November 25, 1933, to Clarence and Myrtle (nee Styles) Wilson in Gastonia, NC. On November 23, 1958, she married Nolan Pearson in Gastonia, NC.
She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. Marilyn...
Leonard E. “Len” Daiber
Jun 25, 2015
Leonard E. “Len” Daiber, 74, of Highland, IL, died Thursday, June 25, 2015, at Faith Care Center, Highland, IL.
Len was born October 8, 1940, to Andrew and Sarah (nee Tabor) Daiber in Highland, IL. On September 29, 1962, he married Alice Mueller in Aviston, IL.
Len’s dedication to the Beatitudes led to the founding...
John W. Carter
Jun 8, 2015
John W. Carter, 52, of Highland, IL, died Monday, June 8, 2015, at St. Louis University Hospital, St. Louis, MO.
He was born March 29, 1963, in St. Louis, MO. On February 12, 2012, he married Rena Ward in Highland, IL.
John was a great dad, husband, and friend. He worked hard and played hard....
Betty L. Hoolihan
Jun 5, 2015
Betty L. Hoolihan (Nee Brant), 85, of Lebanon, IL, died Friday, June 5, 2015, at St. Elizabeth Hospital, Belleville, IL.
Betty was born November 18, 1929, to Albert and Velma (Nee Schuetz) Brant, in Lebanon, IL. On December 4, 1948, she married Roland J. “Hooli” Hoolihan, at St. Paul’s Parsonage, Lebanon, IL.
She was a...
Larry E. Thacker
Jun 2, 2015
Larry E. Thacker, 52, of Highland, IL, died Tuesday, June 2, 2015, at home surrounded by his family.
Larry was born April 6, 1963, in Des Moines, IA.
He served in the Marine Corp from 1982 to 1986. He re-upped in the Air Force for 6 more years, serving in Operation Desert Shield/Storm from August...
Clothilda B. “Claudia” Pattberg
May 28, 2015
Clothilda B. Pattberg (nee Haisler), 85, of Highland, IL, died Thursday, May 28, 2015, at St. Elizabeth Hospital, Belleville, IL.
Clothilda was born January 18, 1930 to Frederick and Hildegarde (Nee Geiger) Haislar in St. Rose, IL. On January 21, 1947, she married Martin Pattberg in Highland, IL.
She was a member of St. Paul...
Freeman C. “Bud” Rommerskirchen
May 25, 2015
Freeman “Bud” Rommerskirchen, 86, of Highland, IL, died Monday, May 25, 2015, at Breese Nursing Home.
Freeman was born July 17, 1928, to Frank and Lena (nee Wafflard) Rommerskirchen in Pocahontas, IL. On March 14, 1954, he married Deloris Carter at the Assembly of God Church in Pocahontas, IL.
He...
Eston Hornbuckle
May 19, 2015
Eston Hornbuckle, 89, of Highland, IL, died Tuesday, May 19, 2015, at Relais Bonne Eau, Edwardsville, IL.
Eston was born April 12, 1926, to Cecil and Rachael (Nee Pittman) Hornbuckle in Bismarck, IL. He married Shirley A. Ragen in 1954.
He was a veteran of the U. S. Army and fought in W. W. II....
Jack G. Walters
May 16, 2015
CMSgt Jack G. Walters, USAF, Ret, 84, died on Saturday, May 16, 2015, at Cedar Ridge Healthcare Center, Lebanon, IL.
Jack was born April 11, 1931, to Rose (nee Urlich) Walters in Lebanon, PA. On April 4, 1950, he married Nancy Balkan in Cheyenne, WY.
In addition to his 30-year Air Force career, he worked...
Daniel J. “Dan” Stallings
May 15, 2015
Daniel J. “Dan” Stallings, 71, of Highland, IL, died Friday, May 15, 2015, at his residence.
Dan was born February 1, 1944, in St. Louis, MO. On Dec. 2, 1967, he married Connie Lee Gillespie at St. Catherine of Sienna Catholic Church, St. Louis, MO.
He was a member of St. Paul Catholic Church, Highland,...
Virginia L. Keller
May 3, 2015
Virginia L. Keller, 88, of Alhambra, IL, died Sunday, May 3, 2015, at Alhambra Care Center.
Virginia was born April 19, 1927, to Harry and Mabel (nee Schaefer) Keller in Lebanon, IL.
She lived many years in Danville, IL, working as an LPN in nursing homes. Later, she moved back to Pocahontas and worked as...
Roger A. Young
May 2, 2015
Roger A. Young, 83, of Highland, IL, died Saturday, May 2, 2015, at St. Joseph Hospital, Highland, IL.
He was born July 5, 1931 to Edwin and Gladys (Nee Aebischer) Young at St. Joseph Hospital, Highland, IL.
Roger was a member of Highland Country Club, Highland Optimist Club, American Legion Post 439 and Moose Lodge....
Merry Marguerite “Missy” Thornton
Apr 26, 2015
Merry M. “Missy” Thornton (Nee Miller), 54, of Lebanon, IL, died Sunday, April 26, 2015 at her residence.
Missy was born January 8, 1961, to Walter and Virginia “Rowene” (Nee Campbell) Miller, in Connellsville, PA. On October 10, 2010 she married Jeffrey A. Thornton, at 1 st United Methodist Church, Lebanon, IL.
Missy graduated Kalaheo...
Richard L. Chapple
Apr 24, 2015
Lt Col Richard L. Chapple, USAF Ret, 82, of Belleville, IL, born on June 30, 1932, in Lebanon, IL, passed away Friday, April 24, 2015, at Sycamore Village, Swansea, IL. He started his journey in life when his parents enrolled him as a member of the Cradle Roll Department of the Evangelical Sunday school in Lebanon, IL.
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Irene Clara Underwood
Apr 24, 2015
Irene Clara Underwood (Nee Weil), 88, of Fairview Heights, IL, passed away on April 24, 2015, at her home.
She was born on March 6, 1927 to Oscar and Clara (Nee Perschbacher) Weil.
They say some angels walk amongst us, and those who knew her knew this to be true. Irene was loved by all...
Dorothy M. Hoffman
Apr 20, 2015
Dorothy Marian Hoffman, 86, died Monday, April 20, 2015, at St. Mary’s Hospital, Clayton, MO. She was born May 29, 1928, in Highland, IL, one of identical twin daughters to Oscar Frank and Leona Louise (nee Bellm) Hoffman.
Dorothy attended St. Paul Grade and High School. She began her career as Executive Secretary to the Advertising Manager...
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