Obituaries

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...

Dec 6, 2013

Carol Ann Satterlee (nee Forrester), 72, of Pocahontas, IL, died Friday, December 6, 2013, at Anderson Hospital, Maryville, IL.

Carol was born August 3, 1941 to Emery and Ethel (Bryant) Forrester in Alton, IL.

She was a member of the 1 st Baptist Church in Pocahontas, IL, where she taught Sunday school and was the...

Dec 2, 2013

Violet R. Strubhart (nee Peters), 90, of Lebanon, IL, died Monday, December 2, 2013, at her residence.

Violet was born July 12, 1923, to Theodore and Mary (nee Perschbacher) Peters, in Summerfield, IL.  On January 18, 1950, she married Matthew “Pete” Strubhart in Lebanon, IL.

She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, Lebanon,...

Nov 26, 2013

Richard S. “Rick/Rich” Jacob, 63, of Highland, IL, died Tuesday, November 26, 2013, at Barnes-Jewish Hospital, St. Louis, MO.

Rich was born August 14, 1950, to Paul C. and Mary L. (Nee Bovinett) Jacob, in E. St. Louis, IL.  On July 4, 1997, he married Penny S. Daum.

Rich owned and operated Richard S. Jacob...

Nov 22, 2013

Shirley L. Mersinger, 8l, of St. Jacob, IL, died Friday, November 22, 2013, at St. Joseph Hospital, Breese, IL.

Shirley was born December 16, 1931, to Louis and Ineze (nee Layton) Evans, in St. Louis, MO.  On October 25, 1952, she married Clarence Mersinger at St. Henry’s Church, Belleville, IL.

She was very active in...

Nov 20, 2013

Opal M. Loflin (nee Evans), 66, of Highland, IL, died Wednesday, November 20, 2013, at St. Joseph Hospital, Highland, IL.

Opal was born February 6, 1947, to Howard and Myrtle (nee Conway) Evans, in St. Louis, MO.  In June 1977, she married Kenneth Loflin in Poplar Bluff, MO.

She enjoyed spending time with her family,...

Nov 15, 2013

Judith A. “Judy” Schrage, 76, of Highland, IL, died Friday, November 15, 2013, at Cedarhurst Assisted Living and Memory Care, Collinsville, IL.

Judy was born January 3, 1937, to Wilbur and Arlene (Nee Lebegue) Zobrist, at St. Joseph Hospital, Highland, IL.  On September 13, 1958 she married Paul A. Schrage at St. Paul Catholic Church, Highland, IL....

Nov 15, 2013

Ida Berniece (Ile) Stennett passed to her Heavenly Home March 27, 2025 at the Skilled Care Unit at Fairfield Memorial Hospital in Fairfield, IL.

She was born to Corwin and Ada (Plumley) Ile on October 23, 1929, the first of six children, in a small log house just up the hill from Gum Corner School. She was...

Nov 13, 2013

Roland G. “Bill” Stein, 82, of Highland, IL, died Wednesday, November 13, 2013, at St. Luke’s Hospital, Chesterfield, MO.

He was born September 6, 1931, to Fred and Augusta (Nee Niemeyer) Stein, in Choteau Island, IL.

Bill served in the Army during the Korean Conflict.  He worked at Alton Box Board, Highland, IL for more...