Obituaries

Feb 22, 2014

Harold R. Bellm, 84, of Highland, IL, died Saturday, February 22, 2014, at Highland Health Care Center, Highland, IL.

Harold was born September 10, 1929, to Raymond and Leona (nee Brave) Bellm in Highland, IL.  On July 23, 1951, he married Jean Snelson in Highland, IL.

He was a lifetime member of the Masonic Lodge...

Feb 20, 2014

Jim Oppitz passed away on Thursday, February 20, 2014. He was born August 5, 1922 in Birmingham, Jefferson County, Alabama.

He was the son of Louis K. and Nell Griswold Oppitz, both deceased, both of whom were professors at McKendree College.

Jim received his high school diploma from Lebanon Community High School in 1940 in...

Feb 7, 2014

Gloria J. Baker (Nee Reynolds), 87, of Highland, IL died Friday, February 7, 2014, at St. Joseph Hospital, Highland, IL.

Gloria was born February 21, 1926, to James W. and Vera May (Nee Douglas) Reynolds, in Mason, IL.  On October 6, 1946 she married Leo S. Baker in Mattoon, IL.

Gloria was a member of...

Jan 31, 2014

Catherine Nadler (nee Smith), 89, of Lebanon, IL, died Friday, January 31, 2014, at her residence.

Catherine was born October 21, 1924, to Robert and Annie (nee Bass) Smith in Montezuma, TN.  On June 20, 1964, she married Alois “Aly” Nadler in Belleville, IL.

She enjoyed playing golf, sewing, and quilting, but more than anything,...

Jan 28, 2014

Roger Brown, age 56, died Tuesday, January 28, 2014, at home with loving friends and family by his side.  He was born on February 7, 1957, in Niagara Fall, NY, and was a long-time resident of Lebanon, IL.

As a local musician (guitarist for Floodline and The Guilty Ones), music had been a part of Roger’s life...

Jan 27, 2014

Daniel G. Hubbard, Sr., 77, of Highland, IL, died Monday, January 27, 2014, at Highland Health Care Center, Highland, IL.

Dan was born May 25, 1936 to John G. and Comila (Nee Medley) Hubbard, in Richwoods, Missouri.  On May 16, 1955, he married Lou Ann Limberg in St. Charles, MO.

He was an...

Jan 26, 2014

Delmar R. Tribout, 88, of Tamms, IL, died Sunday, January 26, 2014, at his residence.

Delmar was born April 4, 1925 to Herbert S. and Freida (Nee Wagner) Tribout in Belleville, IL. He married Evelyn Dula in Belleville, IL, and she preceded him in death on October 31, 1987, he then married Doris (Nee Wise)...

Jan 22, 2014

Merhlene L. Schmitt (nee Myers), 81, died Wednesday, January 22, 2014, at St. Elizabeth Hospital, Belleville, IL.

Merhlene was born March 5, 1932, to Eugene and Katherine (nee Harpstrite) Myers, in Lebanon, IL.  On January 7, 1953, she married Robert J. Schmitt at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Lebanon, IL.

She was a member of St....

Jan 20, 2014

Donald D. Walthes, 69, of rural Trenton, died Monday, January 20, 2014, at St. Louis University Hospital.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Harold and Marie (nee French) Walthes.

Donald honorably served his country in the Army Infantry from 1964 to 1968, as a field communications wireman.  During his service, he was awarded...

Jan 17, 2014

Millard Joseph “Joe” Vastine, 86, of Lebanon, IL, died Friday, January 17, 2014, at St. Elizabeth Hospital, Belleville, IL.

Joe was born December 10, 1927; to Millard Winfield and Lena (Nee Ihle) Vastine; in Murphysboro, IL.  In 1958 he married Patricia A. Baldwin, at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church, St. Louis, MO.

He was a...

Jan 9, 2014

Paul M. Capelle, 87, of Highland, IL, died Thursday, January 9, 2014 at St. Joseph’s Hospital, Highland, IL surrounded by his family.

He was born in Troy, IL in his family home.  His parents are Paul Martin and Ethel (Nee Arth) Capelle Sr.  He was the second oldest of 4 children including Mary Laverne Neman, Mae Meta...

Jan 5, 2014

Robert “Burt” Ball, 78, of Highland, IL, died Sunday, January 5, 2014, at his residence.

Burt was born July 11, 1935, to Carl Lewis and Inez (nee Miller) Ball, in Hamburg, IL.  On July 14, 1972, he married Michele LaDuke in Pico-Rivera, CA.

He was a member of Highland Hope United Methodist Church, Highland, IL...

Jan 4, 2014

Sarah Ann Limestall, 31, of Highland, IL, died Saturday, January 4, 2014 at St. Joseph Hospital, Highland, IL, surrounded by her family.

She was born September 13, 1982, to Kevin and Ellen (Nee Saathoff) Limestall, at Memorial Hospital, Belleville, IL.

She was a member of Faith Bible Chapel Mid-West, Collinsville, IL.  Church was a very...

Jan 4, 2014

Doris M. Rehberger, nee Grolle, 90, of Lebanon, IL, born Feb.12, 1923 in New Baden, IL passed away Saturday, January 4, 2014 at Memorial Hospital, Belleville, IL.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Omar L. Rehberger, whom she married Sept. 23, 1944, at St. George Parish in New Baden, IL, and passed away Dec. 24,...

Jan 2, 2014

Robert F. “Bob” Winning, 56, of Highland, IL, died Thursday, January 2, 2014 at his residence surrounded by his family.

Bob was born August 4, 1957 to James and Margaret (Nee Foley) Winning, at St. Mary’s Hospital, East St. Louis, IL.  On September 7, 1985 he married Marsha Linton at St. Nicholas Catholic Church, O’Fallon, IL.

Jan 1, 2014

Nancy C. Thibeault (nee LaGrange), 73, of Pocahontas, IL, died Wednesday, January 1, 2014, at Utlaut Regional Hospital, Greenville, IL.

Nancy was born March 17, 1940, to Clarence and Priscilla (nee McDonough) LaGrange in Waterville, ME.  On August 13, 1967, she married James P. Thibeault, in Newmarket, NH.

She is survived by her husband, James...

Dec 25, 2013

Jane A. Clark, 56, of Summerfield, IL, died Wednesday, December 25, 2013.

Jane was born February 20, 1957, to Willard Edward and Rita (nee Carter) Boydte.

Jane was a loving Registered Nurse who took pride in caring for the elderly.  She was a very proud grandmother and enjoyed spending time with loved ones.  Jane loved...

Dec 16, 2013

Joyce R. Horner (nee Mezo), 73, of Pocahontas, IL, died Monday, December 16, 2013, at St. Joseph Hospital, Highland, IL.

Joyce was born November 4, 1940, to Lloyd and Lucy (nee Taylor) Mezo.  On April 14, 1956, she married Charles R. Horner in E. St. Louis, IL.

She was a former member of the Park...

Dec 11, 2013

Ricky E. Baccus, 59, of Fairview Heights, IL, died Wednesday, December 11, 2013, at Memorial Hospital, Belleville, IL.

Ricky was born March 14, 1954, to Coreen Baccus in Haleyville, AL.

On September 20, 1985, he married Teresa Lewis in Sikeston, MO.

He is survived by his wife, Teresa Baccus, Fairview Heights, IL; 3...

Dec 7, 2013

Annie Jean France, 76, of Lebanon, IL, died Saturday, December 7, 2013, at St. Elizabeth Hospital, Belleville, IL.

Annie was born July 3, 1937, to Wade E. and Victoria (nee Haynes) Tucker, in Tillar, AR.  On January 21, 1965, she married Wiley J. France in Belleville, IL.

She attended church in Caseyville, IL.  She worked...