Obituaries

Roland E. Clark

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...

John H. Mueller

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...

Orville E. Mettler

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...

Robert D. Kleinmann

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...

Tiffany Angeline May

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...

Mary Stein

Feb 6, 2017

Mary L. (nee White) Stein, 90, died Monday, February 6, 2017, at St. Joseph Hospital, Highland, IL, surrounded by her family.

Mary was born October 23, 1926, to Harry and Mary (nee Rall) White in Coffeen, IL. On February 14, 1953, she married Leroy Stein in Pocahontas, AR.

She was a member of...

Hazel D. Smith

Feb 5, 2017

Hazel D. (nee Burns) Smith, 86, of Lebanon, IL, died Sunday, February 5, 2017, at Cedar Ridge Health and Rehab Center, Lebanon, IL.

Hazel was born February 18, 1930, to Aubra and Hazel (nee Robinson) Burns, in Lebanon, IL. On February 15, 1958, she married Madison “Smitty” Smith in E. St. Louis, IL.

She was...

Louis E. “Nook” Kovach

Feb 1, 2017

Louis E. “Nook” Kovach, 85, of Pocahontas, IL, died Wednesday, February 1, 2017, at Legacy Place in Breese, IL.

Nook was born September 7, 1931, to Louis and Lena (nee Toth) Kovach, in Highland IL. On July 6, 1952, he married Fay E. Werner at E & R Church in Highland.

He was a member...

Thomas S. Wojcik

Jan 23, 2017

Thomas S. Wojcik, 52, of Belleville, IL, died Monday, January 23, 2017, in North Carolina.

Tom was born December 15, 1964, to Lawrence and Maria (nee Montanes De Grimal) Wojcik, in Madrid, Spain. On July 30, 1983, he married Carol Anne Wilson and although she remained the love of his life, this marriage ended in divorce.

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Rose L. White

Jan 19, 2017

Rose L. White, 78, of Highland, IL, died Thursday, January 19, 2017 at Anderson Hospital, Maryville, IL surrounded by her family.

Rose was born September 5, 1938 to Perry and Dorothy (nee Jordan) Bowles in Decatur, IL. On December 7, 1958 she married Claude White in Mt Zion, IL.

She was a member of United...

William L. “Bill” Kohlbrecher

Jan 10, 2017

William L. “Bill” Kohlbrecher, 73, of Highland, IL, died Tuesday, January 10, 2017, at Barnes Jewish Hospital, St. Louis, MO.

Bill was born February 2, 1943, to Edward and Josephine (Nee Kruep) Kohlbrecher at St. Joseph Hospital, Highland, IL. On October 12, 1996, he married Sandra Kohler in Highland, IL.

He was a member of...

Roy G. Gross

Jan 6, 2017

Roy G. Gross, 83, of Marine, IL, died Friday, January 6, 2017, at Barnes Jewish Hospital, St. Louis, MO.

Roy was born January 16, 1933 to Valley and Inez (Nee Huber) Gross, in St. Jacob, IL. He married Darlene Loos in Marine, IL and she preceded him in death.  On November 18, 1995 he married Golda Cooper...

Warren H. Barty

Dec 26, 2016

Warren H. Barty, 75, of Mascoutah, IL, died Monday, December 26, 2016, at the Mar Ka Nursing Home, Mascoutah, IL.

Warren was born August 31, 1941 in West Frankfort, IL and raised by his parents, Theodore and Lorene (Nee Gray) Wisniewski.

He graduated from West Frankfort Community High School in 1959, and from McKendree College...

Jerry Tague

Dec 22, 2016

Jerry Tague, 82, of Highland, IL died Thursday, December 22, 2016 at Anderson Hospital, Maryville, IL.

Jerry was born on June 15, 1935 to John and Kathleen (nee St. Clair) Tague in Farmington, ME. On February 6, 1965 he married Loretta Steinkoenig in St. Jacob, IL.

He was a hard-working man, strong willed, and always...

Mary L. “Lil” Maedge

Dec 21, 2016

Mary L. “Lil” Maedge, 83, of Highland, IL, died Wednesday, December 21, 2016 at Faith Countryside Nursing Home, Highland, IL.

Mary was born June 19, 1933 to James and Mary Agnes (nee Murphy) Williams in Hughesville, MD. On December 5, 1953 she married Marvin Maedge at St. Peters Church in Bryantown, MD.

She...

Augustine George

Dec 15, 2016

REMEMBERING OUR BELOVED

AUGUSTINE ‘JENNIE’ JACKSON MATTHEWS GEORGE

Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever. Psalm 23:6

Augustine Jackson was born in Natchez,...