Obituaries

Jul 3, 2014

Miriam Sue Frederick, 63, of Highland, IL, died Thursday, July 3, 2014, at her residence, surrounded by her family.

Miriam was born November 7, 1950, to William and Dorothy (nee Wilson) Bunch, in Cape Girardeau, Missouri.  On September 4, 1970, she married Larry Frederick in Caseyville, IL.

She was a warm, loving, caring, generous, and...

Jul 1, 2014

Mary Hustava, 87, of Pocahontas, IL, died Tuesday, July 1, 2014, at Eden Village Care Center, Glen Carbon, IL.

Mary was born January 27, 1927 to Paul and Mildred (Nee Paluda) Hustava.

Mary was a member of St. Nicholas Catholic Church, Pocahontas, IL.  She was Nurse Anesthetist and worked at St. Mary’s Hospital, Clayton, MO...

Jun 26, 2014

Martha Parker (Nee Monroe), 70, of St. Jacob, IL, died Thursday, June 26, 2014, at St. Joseph Hospital, Highland, IL.

Martha was born February 5, 1944, to Edward and Effie (Nee Meinhardt) Monroe, in Lebanon, IL.  On January 25, 1964, she married Jack Parker at St. Paul United Church of Christ, Lebanon, IL.

She was...

Jun 22, 2014

William August Recklein Jr, of Troy, IL, born January 18, 1929 to William Sr and Lucille (nee Gerlitz) Recklein in East St. Louis, IL was welcomed into the arms of Jesus on Sunday, June 22, 2014 at Anderson Hospital in Maryville. He is preceded in death by his parents, one brother, Donald and a sister, Darlene.

Affectionately...

Jun 18, 2014

Louis H. Monken, 57, of Highland, IL, died Wednesday, June 18, 2014, at his residence.

Louis was born October 29, 1956, to Calvin O. and Frances M. (nee Pattberg) Monken, in Highland, IL.

He worked in construction as a carpenter.  He also served in the U.S. Army.

He is survived by a daughter,...

May 29, 2014

John E. “Gene” Dyer, 85, died Thursday, May 29, 2014, at St. Joseph Hospital, Highland, IL.

Gene was born in Troy, TN, on June 20, 1928, to Rufus S. and Melissa C. (Nee Nipp) Dyer.

He enjoyed many hobbies, including cooking, gardening and fishing.

On September 11, 1948, he married Lorraine E. James...

May 25, 2014

Alan H. Korte, 77, of Lebanon, IL, died Sunday, May 25, 2014, at Lebanon Care Center, Lebanon, IL.

He was born in Watertown, New York, on September 23, 1936, to Louis A. and Janet (nee Foster) Korte of Dexter, New York.  He graduated from Waldwick High School in New Jersey in 1954, and attended Denison University in...

May 16, 2014

Adam T. Jacoby, 38, of Crested Butte, CO, formerly of Highland, IL, died Friday, May 16, 2014, in Denver, CO.

Adam was born August 16, 1975, to William and Patricia (nee Stock) Jacoby, in Highland, IL.

He graduated from Highland High School in 1993.  He attended Lincoln College, Lincoln, IL, Belleville Area College, and St....

May 9, 2014

Rodney Lynn "Root" Bequette, 45, born July 21, 1968 in St. Louis, MO, died Friday May 9, 2014, at his home in Fairview Heights, IL.

Rodney was a passionate St. Louis Cardinals fan.  He loved country music, fishing, bingo and gambling.  Rodney was a loyal patron at Wings of Shiloh.  Rodney’s greatest joy came from spending time...

Apr 29, 2014

Brian K. Schaefer, 60, of Pocahontas, IL, died Tuesday, April 29, 2014, at St. Joseph Hospital, Highland, IL.

Brian was born September 8, 1953, to Robert and Erna (Nee Schiller) Schaefer, at St. Joseph Hospital, Highland, IL.  On March 6, 1976, he married Wanda Fenton at the Assembly of God Church, Pocahontas, IL.

Brian worked...

Apr 27, 2014

Dallas Harvey, 95, of Highland, IL, died Sunday, April 27, 2014, at Faith Care Center, Highland, IL.

Dallas was born March 8, 1919, to Jessie Earl and Cora E. (nee Worcester) Harvey in Schneider, IN.  On July 7, 1947, he married Rita Mae Drake in Great Lakes, IL.

He was a member of Faith Baptist...

Apr 9, 2014

Alfred W. Kesman, 86, of Pocahontas, IL, died Wednesday, April 9, 2014, at Highland Health Care Center, Highland, IL.

Alfred was born on March 29, 1928, to Willis and Mildred Katherine (nee Trauernicht) Kesman, in New Douglas, IL.  On February 28, 1992, he married Norma Rose Thompson in Las Vegas, NV.

He was a member...

Apr 1, 2014

Joseph A. Logan, 61, of  Lebanon, IL, died Tuesday, April 1, 2014, at his residence.

Joe was born on July 4, 1952, to Francis and Genevieve (nee Rock) Logan, in Belleville, IL.

He attended Calvary Baptist Church in Lebanon for many years.

He is survived by 3 brothers, John (Sharon) Logan, Trenton, IL,...

Mar 29, 2014

Ellen E. Drda, 95, (nee Bardill) of Highland, IL, died Saturday, March 29, 2014, at the Highland Health Care Center, Highland, IL.

Ellen was born December 20, 1918, to Orville Edward and Helen (nee Feutz) Bardill, in Highland, IL.   She was married to Francis Drda.

She was employed by Gladys’ Fabric Shop and was actively...

Mar 26, 2014

Mary E. Heilig (nee Rea), 91, of Pocahontas, IL, died Wednesday, March 26, 2014, at Helia Health Care Center, Greenville, IL.

Mary was born October 29, 1922, to Frank and Lola (nee Zoeller) Rea, in Pocahontas, IL.  On August 21, 1940, she married Lee Heilig in Cape Girardeau, MO.

She was recently baptized Lutheran.  She...

Mar 22, 2014

Sharon L. Haar (nee Koch), 65, died March 22, 2014, at Relais Bonne Eau in Edwardsville, IL.

Sharon was born October 16, 1948, in Highland, IL, to Estelle (nee Dill) Seals and Louis Koch.  On September 5, 1970, she married her loving and devoted husband, Stanley Haar.

Sharon graduated from Highland High School in 1966. ...

Feb 25, 2014

Robert J. Brinker, 75, of Highland, IL, died Tuesday, February 25, 2014 St. Lukes Hospital, Chesterfield, MO.

Bob was born March 4, 1938, to Lester and Marie (Nee Chagala) Brinker, in Centreville, IL.  On June 16, 1960, he married Nancy J. Nager at Holy Angels Catholic Church in E. St. Louis, IL.

Bob was a...

Feb 25, 2014

Carole "Sue" Yates (nee Bradley), 77, of Highland, IL, died Tuesday, February 25, 2014, at Hitz Memorial Home, Alhambra, IL.

Sue was born January 24, 1937, to Fred and Frieda (nee Evans) Bradley.  In 1954, she married James Franklin in Fairview Heights, IL, who preceded her in death.   In November 1984, she married Robert Yates in Belleville,...

Feb 23, 2014

Patricia Ann “Pat” Green (Stack), 81, of Highland, IL, died Sunday, February 23, 2014.

Pat was born May 14, 1932, to William and Isabel (Koebel) Stack, in Granite City, IL.

She graduated from St. Elizabeth’s School of Nursing as a Registered Nurse and worked for 30 years in the field of nursing.  She worked at...

Feb 22, 2014

Larry Faust, 48, of Breese, IL, born March 6, 1965, died Saturday, February 22, 2014, in Breese, IL.

Mr. Faust was a lifetime farmer and owned his own mowing business for 25 years.  He was an avid deer hunter.  He enjoyed spending time with his family and his beloved puppies.  He loved farming and mowing.

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