Obituaries
Obituaries in Highland, Lebanon, Pocahontas, Albion, Allendale, West Salem, Collinsville, and Cisne and their surrounding areas in Illinois
Terry Lee Cook
Aug 11, 2026
Terry L. Cook, 78, of West Frankfort, IL, passed away peacefully on August 11, 2026, surrounded by her family.
Terry was born on February 10, 1948 to Edward and Loretta (Brown) Platt in St. Louis, Mo. She married Lewis R. Cook Sr. in 1979 at Odin, IL. He preceded her in death on January 20, 2005.
Terry had worked at North American...
Sherry G. Kesner
Aug 8, 2026
Sherry Gail Kesner, 70, closed her eyes for the last time on Saturday, August 8, 2026, at her home in Highland, Illinois. She was surrounded by the people who loved her and passed peacefully with her family by her side.
Her husband of 29 years, Terry L. Monical, will miss her dearly. He endearingly called her “Sweetie” and often referred to...
Deloris Gash
Aug 7, 2026
Deloris E. Gash, 87, of Albion, Illinois passed away on Friday, August 7, 2026 at Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt. Vernon, Illinois.
Deloris was born on January 3, 1939 in Sailor Springs, Illinois, the daughter of Virgil and Dorothy (Cook) Johnson. She married Larry E. Gash in 1960, and they lived north of Albion, Illinois, enjoying many happy years until his...
Kenneth M. "Matt" Anders
Aug 7, 2026
Kenneth M. “Matt” Anders, of Highland, IL, passed away suddenly, on Friday, August 7, 2026, in Highland, IL.
He was born on November 26, 1964, at St. Mary’s Hospital in East St. Louis, IL, to Kenny and Brenda (nee Bryant) Anders. On September 14, 1985, he married Diane Hart in Blackwell, AR.
Matt was the founding member of the Papa Club. Being...
Diana Jo Berger
Aug 6, 2026
Diana Jo (Hart) Berger, 79, of Albion, Illinois passed away peacefully to heaven on Thursday, August 6, 2026 at Heart to Heart Hospice in Evansville, Indiana.
Diana was born May 4, 1947 in Olney, Illinois to David L. and Dorothy (Timmons) Hart. She attended school in Edwards County. She followed in her parents footsteps in becoming a teacher, earning her teaching...
Bette B. Bowlby
Aug 6, 2026
Bette B. Bowlby, 96, of Troy, IL, passed away on Thursday, August 6, 2026, at La Bella of Edwardsville.
She was born on August 18, 1929, in Oakland, CA, to Ami and Elza (nee Blondin) Clements.
Bette is a 1949 graduate of Richmond High School in Richmond, CA. In her college experience, she learned the 3 different dialects of American Sign Language...
Frank L. Mueller
Jul 28, 2026
Frank L. Mueller, 85, of Highland, IL, passed away on Tuesday, July 28, 2026, at his home, surrounded by loved ones.
He was born on February 14, 1941, in St. Louis, MO, to Lester and Mary (nee Smith) Mueller. In 1971 he married Shirley Jones, in Granite City, IL, this marriage ended in divorce.
Frank loved his family. He was a hard-working...
Arthur E. "Art" Wolfe
Jul 21, 2026
Arthur E. “Art” Wolfe, 80, of Highland, IL, passed away on Tuesday, July 21, 2026, at his home in Highland, IL.
He was born on January 14, 1946, in Murphysboro, IL, to Horace and Irene (nee Brown) Wolfe. On July 11, 1987, he married Cheryl Swafford at Murphysboro First Baptist Church in Murphysboro, IL.
Art grew up in Murphysboro and graduated from...
Sandra J. Kibble
Jul 19, 2026
Sandra J. Kibble, 67, of Highland, IL, passed away on Sunday, July 19, 2026, at Evercare of Breese, IL.
She was born on November 25, 1958, in Highland, IL, to Donald and Jean (Tabor) Oestringer.
Sandra has lived most of her life in the Highland area having grown up here and graduated from Highland High School in 1976. She lived a brief...
Martha Sue "Marty" Lawler
Jul 18, 2026
Martha Sue “Marty” Lawler, 89, of Lebanon, IL passed away at her home with her family by her side on Saturday, July 18, 2026.
She was born on September 15, 1936, to Edward Maloney and Sallie Maloney (nee Mecum). Marty lived her early life in Ridgway, IL with her 4 brothers and 5 sisters. After high school she worked in Ridgway...
Charles P. Soroka, Jr.
Jul 13, 2026
Charles P. Soroka, Jr., 84, of Pocahontas, IL, passed away on Monday, July 13, 2026, at HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital in Highland, IL.
He was born on November 24, 1941, in St. Louis County, MO, to Charles P. and Gloris S. (nee DeLozier) Soroka. On October 1, 1967, he married Rita Robinson.
Charles was preceded in death by his wife, Rita Soroka;...
Howard Richard Fesler
Jul 13, 2026
Howard Richard Fesler, 84, of West Salem, Illinois passed away on Monday, July 13, 2026 at Haven on the River in Grayville, Illinois.
Howard was born on January 22, 1942 in Mt. Carmel, Illinois, the son of Gilbert and Thelma (Cargill) Fesler. He married his wife, Rose, in 1965 and they enjoyed over 60 years of marriage. He worked at Roadmaster...
Gerald W. "Jerry" Seabaugh
Jul 9, 2026
Gerald W. “Jerry” Seabaugh, 74, of Highland, IL, passed away on Thursday, July 9, 2026, at HSHS St. Elizabeth Hospital in O’Fallon, IL, surrounded by family.
Jerry was born on December 11, 1951, in St. Charles, MO, to Loyd and Helen (nee Thomason) Seabaugh and grew up in Hazelwood, MO where he enjoyed adventures in the woods around his home. He...
Barbara Jean Neumann
Jul 9, 2026
Barbara “Bobbie” J. Neumann, 87, of Collinsville, IL, passed away Thursday, July 9, 2026, at St. Louis University Hospital, in St. Louis, MO.
She was born June 3, 1939, in Nameoki Township, IL, to Guy and Grace (nee Huff) DeVore. On November 15, 1958, she married Louis Neumann, Jr., at Mt. Carmel Church in St. Louis, MO.
Bobbie will be remembered as...
Tammy Lynn Bernel
Jul 4, 2026
Tammy L. Bernel, 61, of Germantown, IL, passed away Saturday, July 4, 2026, at Barnes Jewish Hospital, in St. Louis, Missouri.
She was born on December 30, 1964, to Warren and Nora (nee Fennessey) Turner.
Tammy will be remembered for the joy and light she brought into the lives of everyone who knew her. She was always happy, with a warm smile...
Gary Walker
Jul 4, 2026
Gary Walker, 63, of Highland, IL, passed away on Saturday, July 4, 2026, at St. Mary’s Hospital, Clayton, MO, with his family by his side.
He was born on October 15, 1962, in Fort Worth, TX, to Johnny and Wilma (nee Vieira) Walker. On March 21, 1998, he married Katherine Strong in St. Louis, MO.
Gary was a member of the Grantfork...
Melba Hemann
Jul 1, 2026
Melba Hemann, 81, of Highland, IL, passed away on Wednesday, July 1, 2026, at St. Joseph Hospital in Highland, IL, surrounded by loved ones.
She was born on July 31, 1944, in Washington County Hospital, Nashville, IL, to Roland and Anna Marie (nee Bridges) Schuette. On October 10, 1964, she married Fred Hemann at St. Barbara Church, Okawville, IL.
Melba was a...
Brandon Alan Cooper
Jun 29, 2026
Brandon Alan Cooper, age 43, passed away on Monday, June 29, 2026, in Michigan. A resident of Kokomo, Indiana, Brandon spent his formative years in Albion, Illinois.
Born on July 5, 1982, in Mt. Carmel, Illinois, to Larry A. and Brenda (Root) Cooper, Brandon grew into a man who truly appreciated life's adventures. He was employed as an office and project...
Robert A. "Bob" Parvin
Jun 28, 2026
Robert “Bob” A. Parvin, 80, of Collinsville, IL, passed away on Sunday, June 28, 2026, at his home in Collinsville, IL.
He was born on December 29, 1945, to Theodore and Estelle (nee White) Parvin. On October 16, 1995, he married Janet Douglass in Benton, IL.
Bob was a talented and hardworking man whose creativity and ingenuity touched many lives. A true...
Paul Mitchell
Jun 28, 2026
Paul C. Mitchell, 94, of Cisne, Illinois, passed away peacefully at home on June 28, 2026.
Paul was born on February 28, 1932, in Lewistown, Montana, Paul lived a life of honor, service, and love for his family. He proudly served 20 years in the United States Navy and was a veteran of both the Korean and Vietnam Wars.
Paul enjoyed golfing,...
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