Obituaries

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....

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...

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,...

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...

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....

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...

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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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...

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...

Apr 18, 2015

Gerald E. “Jerry” Clayton, Jr., 63, of Pocahontas, IL, died Saturday, April 18, 2015, at St. Elizabeth Hospital, Belleville, IL.

Jerry was born April 25, 1951, to Gerald and Martha (nee Burkhalter) Clayton, Sr., in Highland, IL.

He was an Army veteran and worked as a police officer for the Village of Pocahontas. Then he...

Apr 7, 2015

Kerry D. Allen, 58, of Lebanon, IL, born February 20, 1957, in Davenport, Iowa, departed this life Tuesday, April 7, 2015, after a long courageous battle with Multiple Myeloma. His heart just could not keep up with all the love he had for each & everyone.

Kerry accepted Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior early in...

Mar 24, 2015

Scott W. Niggli, 32, of Waterloo, IL, died Tuesday, March 24, 2015, at St. Louis University Hospital, St. Louis, MO.

Scott was born May 10, 1982, to Neal and Evelyn (Nee Werner) Niggli, in St. Louis, MO.

He has been a landscaper for the last 10 years, working with Linnemann Lawn Care for the last...

Mar 21, 2015

Dale Allen Morlen, 68, of Highland, IL, died Saturday, March 21, 2015, at Willow Creek Nursing Home, Belleville, IL.

Dale was born April 5, 1946, to Massey and Ruth (nee Plank) Morlen, in Granite City, IL. He married Dixie Maden at the E&R Church, in Troy, IL.

He was a fireman in Hazelwood, MO, for...

Mar 18, 2015

Thomas E. “Ted” Mauck, 69, of Trenton, IL, died Wednesday, March 18, 2015, at St. Joseph Hospital, Highland, IL.

Ted was born June 22, 1945 to Arnold and Virginia (Nee Lee) Mauck, in E. St. Louis, IL. On July 2, 1988, he married Pamela Krause in Trenton, IL.

He was drafted into the U S...

Mar 17, 2015

Craig F. Johnson, 65, of St. Jacob, IL, died Tuesday, March 17, 2015, at John Cochran V A Hospital, St. Louis, MO.

Craig was born December 27, 1948, to Orville and Lucille (Nee Schaffer) Johnson. On August 27, 1977 he married Jay Hwang in Wheaton, MN.

Craig was drafted into the U S Army while...

Mar 15, 2015

Steven F. Sandifer, 57, of Highland, IL, died Sunday, March 15, 2015, at his residence with his family by his side.

Steve was born May 10, 1957, to Raymond and Sylvia (nee Tidwell) Sandifer, at St. Joseph Hospital, Highland, IL. On May 29, 1982, he married Monny Geary in Greenville, IL.

He was a member...

Mar 10, 2015

Andrew “Andy” Anderson, 76, of Highland, IL, died Tuesday, March 10, 2015, at St. Elizabeth Hospital, Belleville, IL.

After graduating high school, Andy spent 4 years in the United States Air Force, serving all over the world before being assigned to Scott Air Force Base.  He also worked for Volkswagen as a mechanic/service writer for more than...