Obituaries

Sep 20, 2015

Pat A Jakel Walker, 84, of Highland, IL, died Sunday, September 20, 2015, at Relais Bonne Eau, Edwardsville, IL, surrounded by her family.  Pat was born June 6, 1931 to Louis and Creta (Hill) Meyer.  She graduated from Highland High School and then attended St. Luke’s Nursing School in St. Louis.  She was a member of St. Paul Parish....

Sep 18, 2015

Anne T. Griggs, 67, of Lebanon, Ill., and Lake Arrowhead, Calif., born Nov. 11, 1947, in Oslo, Norway, died Friday, Sept. 18, 2015, at Hospice of Southern Illinois in Edwardsville, Ill.

As a student and as a military spouse, Anne lived in many places around the world, including Paris, France; Camp Lejeune, N.C.; Iwakuni, Japan; Olathe, Kan.;...

Sep 8, 2015

Mary D. Recklein (nee Davis), 81, of Troy, Illinois, died Tuesday, September 8, 2015, at Anderson Hospital, Maryville, IL.

Mary was born May 3, 1934 to Jesse and Vivian (nee Chandler) Davis in Little Rock, Arkansas.  On March 18, 1950, she married William Recklein, Jr.

She loved her husband and family, and owned Touch of...

Sep 8, 2015

Judith K. Meddows, 71, of Lebanon, IL, died Monday, September 8, 2015, at Lebanon Care Center, Lebanon, IL.

Judy was born on August 7, 1944, to Melvin and Viola (nee Lobsinger) Lasco in Belleville, IL.  On July 23, 1971, she married Marvin Meddows in Belleville, IL.

Judy was a loving daughter, sister, wife, mother and...

Sep 6, 2015

Mary Frances Petry (Nee Grimmer), 87, of Highland, IL, died Sunday, September 06, 2015, at home surrounded by her family.

Mary was born November 25, 1927, to Hugo and Norma (Nee Zimmerman) Grimmer, at St. Joseph Hospital, Highland, IL.  On July 31, 1948, she married Burnell Petry at St. Paul Catholic Church, Highland, IL.

She...

Aug 26, 2015

Vernon Oard Snead, 93, was born in St. Louis, MO on September 29, 1921 and died August 26, 2015.

Vernon grew up on a farm near Anna, IL and attended a one-room school house.  He graduated from Southern Illinois University in 1942 and promptly joined the U.S. Air Corps with assignment in the Asiatic Pacific.  He completed...

Aug 23, 2015

Gary L. File, 70, of Pocahontas, IL, died Sunday, August 23, 2015, at his residence.

Gary was born June 23, 1945, to Lawrence and Dorothy (nee Clayton) File in Highland, IL.  On March 2, 1968, he married Evelyn “Sue” Hock at Immaculate Conception Church, Pierron, IL.

He was a family man and loved his grandkids.  ...

Aug 18, 2015

Hazel Harris (Nee Harrop), 88, of Lebanon, IL died Tuesday, August 18, 2015, at her residence surrounded by her family.

She was born October 5, 1926, to James and Hazel (Nee Hinthorn) Harrop, in Woodriver, IL.

She was a loving mother and housewife, always had time for her kids.  She loved to cook, watch “her”...

Aug 17, 2015

Ivan Moreton, born March 9, 1936, of Lebanon, IL died of natural causes August 17, 2015 at Memorial Hospital in Belleville, IL, surrounded by his family.

He is survived by his wife Phyllis, of 59 years, sons Philip (Linda) of Chicago, IL, Timothy (Jessica) of Dahlgren, IL, Andrew (Kelli) of Wildwood, MO, 6 grandchildren and 2 brothers....

Aug 15, 2015

Alfred L. Volz, 93, of Highland, IL, formerly of Alhambra, IL, died Saturday, August 15, 2015, at his daughters residence, surrounded by his family.

Alfred was born March 15, 1922, to John and Sophia (Nee Eilers) Volz, in Alhambra, IL.  On June 15, 1946 he married Betty Barnes at Salem United Church of Christ, Alhambra, IL.

Aug 13, 2015

Kyle D. Kutz, 24, of Pocahontas, IL, died Thursday, August 13, 2015, at St. Joseph Hospital, Highland, IL.

Kyle was born June 4, 1991, in Breese, IL, to David and Toby (Nee Davis) Kutz.

He was a kind and loving person, who loved everyone and loved to spend time with his family and friends.  Kyle ...

Aug 8, 2015

Betty A. Volz (Nee Barnes), 89, of Highland, IL, formerly of Alhambra, IL, died, Saturday, August 08, 2015, at Legacy Place, Highland, IL.

Betty was born in Hillsboro, IL, on July 13, 1926, to Irvin and Frances (Nee Roseman) Barnes.  On June 16, 1946, she married Alfred Volz at Salem United Church of Christ, Alhambra, IL.

Aug 5, 2015

Gaetano “Guy” Battaglia, 66, of Pocahontas, IL, died Wednesday, August 5, 2015, at Memorial Hospital, Belleville, IL.

Guy was born August 6, 1948, to Francesco and Josephine (nee Terracina) Battaglia in Sicily, Italy.  On August 16, 1966, he married Patricia Greer in Gary, IN.

His family was his life.  He had many friends and had...

Aug 2, 2015

Eric Simmonds, 55, of Pocahontas, IL, died Sunday, August 2, 2015, at St. Joseph Hospital, Breese, IL.

Eric was born February 6, 1960, to Sherman and Helen (nee Miller) Simmonds at St. Joseph Hospital, Highland, IL.

He was a very hard worker and never met a stranger.  He drove a stock car at Highland Speedway...

Jul 31, 2015

Gertrude M. “Trudy” Conrad (Nee Rose), 91, of Highland, IL, died Friday, July 31, 2015, at Faith Care Center, Highland, IL.

Trudy was born October 7, 1923, to Benjamin and Anna (Nee Budde) Rose, in Alton, IL.  On December 10, 1949, she married Walter Conrad in Alton, IL.

Trudy was a longtime member...

Jul 31, 2015

Mrs. Merle Elizabeth Brooks, 96, of Lebanon, IL, died Friday, July 31, 2015, at St. Elizabeth Hospital, Belleville, IL.

Mrs. Merle Brooks was born on September 21, 1918, in Lebanon, Illinois, to the union of Mae Spann and Chauncy Turner.  She was the fourth of six siblings.  Both parents and siblings preceded her in death.  She was...

Jul 16, 2015

Jay M. Mayberry, 53, of Pocahontas, IL, died Thursday, July 16, 2015 at Fayette County Hospital, Vandalia, IL.

Jay was born January 30, 1962, to William and Bonnie (Nee Shinn) Mayberry in E. St. Louis, IL.

He attended services at United Methodist Church, Pocahontas, IL.  He worked as a landscaper and later became a painter...

Jul 8, 2015

Mary E. Anderson, 91, of Lebanon, IL, died Wednesday, July 8, 2015, at Cedar Ridge Health Care Center, Lebanon, IL.

Mary was born on August 9, 1923, to Carl and Mary (nee Triers) Vorce in Otis, CO. She was married to the late Delbert Anderson.

No visitation.

No service.

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Jul 6, 2015

Melvin Niehaus, 93, of Troy, IL, died Monday, July 6, 2015, at St. Joseph Hospital, Highland, IL.

Melvin was born September 3, 1921, to Arnold and Ella (nee Noeltner) Niehaus in Troy, IL. On February 20, 1954, he married Marian Knebel at St. Paul Catholic Church, Highland, IL.

He was a member of...

Jul 5, 2015

Marilyn B. Pearson (nee Wilson), 81, of Lebanon, IL, died Sunday, July 5, 2015, at her residence.

Marilyn was born November 25, 1933, to Clarence and Myrtle (nee Styles) Wilson in Gastonia, NC. On November 23, 1958, she married Nolan Pearson in Gastonia, NC.

She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. Marilyn...