Obituaries

Jan 26, 2016

Rick Switzer, 56, of Branson, MO, died Tuesday, January 26, 2016, in Branson, MO.

Rick was born October 1, 1959, in E. St. Louis, IL, to Joseph and Patricia (Nee Schutzenhofer) Switzer. On August 21, 2003 he married Stephanie Branum.

He graduated Highland High School in 1978. He worked for Switzer Foods and Crossroad Ford...

Jan 18, 2016

Vincent J. Jakel, 90, of Highland, IL, died Monday, January 18, 2016, at St. Joseph Hospital, Highland, IL.

Vince was born August 20, 1925, to John and Mary (nee Pfister) Jakel at St. Joseph Hospital, Highland, Illinois. On November 15, 1947, he married Betty Jane Wagner at St. Paul Church, Highland, IL.

He was a...

Jan 10, 2016

Sylvester O. “Sal” Korte, Sr., 97, of Lebanon, IL, passed away on Sunday, January 10, 2016, at Cedar Ridge Healthcare Center, Lebanon, IL, surrounded by his family.

He was born January 8, 1919, to Henry and Ellen (Nee Riebold) Korte in Mascoutah, IL. On October 15, 1940 he married Elenora M. “Nora” Wittmer.

Sal was...

Jan 10, 2016

Bobby C. Howell, 86, of Lebanon, IL, died Sunday, January 10, 2016, at his residence with his daughter by his side.

Bobby was born June 26, 1929, to Everett and Helen (nee Barney) Howell in Fleming, Kentucky. In 1952 he married Miyoko Yoshida in Tokyo, Japan.

After high school, he enlisted in the Air Force...

Jan 8, 2016

Robert G. Hood, 76, of Sorento, IL, died Friday, January 08, 2016, at Memorial Hospital, Belleville, IL.

Robert was born July 9, 1939, to Mildred Ballard, in Granite City, IL. At 3 months of age he was adopted by Curtis and Penelope (nee Behrends) Hood. On February 11, 1959, he married Dolores Tindall at Fort Leonard Wood,...

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...