Obituaries

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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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....