Obituaries
Obituaries in Highland, Lebanon, Pocahontas, Albion, Allendale, West Salem, Collinsville, and Cisne and their surrounding areas in Illinois
James G. "Jim" Haberer
Jun 5, 2026
James G. “Jim” Haberer, 63, of Highland, IL, passed away Friday, June 5, 2026, at Barnes Jewish Hospital, in the Cardiac Care Unit, with his family by his side.
He was born Jan. 11, 1963, to Maurice and Sally (nee Schrumpf) Haberer, in Highland, IL. On October 7, 1988, he married Mary Wick at St. Paul’s Catholic Church, Highland, IL.
Jim was...
Karen L. File
Jun 3, 2026
Karen L. File, 72, of Greenville, IL, passed away on Wednesday, June 3, 2026, at her home, surrounded by her loving family.
Karen was born on August 6, 1953. She graduated from Bond County Unit 2 High School in 1971. On November 23, 1972, she married the love of her life, William File Sr., and together they shared more than 53...
Reba S. Rodgers
Jun 1, 2026
Reba S. Rodgers, 85, of Fairfield, IL formerly of Cisne, IL passed away Monday, June 1, 2026, at Oak View Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Mt. Carmel, IL. She was born on February 25, 1941, at Cisne, IL to Roy and Callie (Tenney) Conard. She married Roy L. Rodgers on August 22, 1959, in Mt. Vernon, IL She was preceded in...
Janice R. Grice
May 29, 2026
Janice R. Grice, 72, of Lebanon, IL, passed away on Friday, May 29, 2026, at Memorial Hospital, Belleville, IL.
She was born on June 2, 1953, in West Point, MS, to James and Etta Mae (nee Reed) Edwards. On June 20, 1975, she married Willie Grice, in West Point, MS.
Janice was a member of the Garden City Church, in Shiloh, IL....
Elizabeth Ann Stevens
May 29, 2026
Elizabeth Ann Stevens, 92, of West Salem, Illinois passed away peacefully Friday, May 29, 2026 at Carle Richland Memorial Hospital in Olney, Illinois.
Elizabeth was born on March 26, 1934 in Bone Gap, Illinois, the only child of Earl and Rena (Rude) Ridens. She was a member of the First Christian Church of West Salem, Illinois.
She married Robert Stevens on August...
Alvin H. "Red" Noll
May 29, 2026
Alvin H. Noll, Jr., 90 of St. Jacob, IL, passed away on Friday, May 29th, 2026, at Highland Health Care, in Highland, IL.
He was born on July 31, 1935, in Highland, IL, to Alvin Harold and Edna (nee Faitz) Noll, Sr.
Alvin was a member of St. Jacob United Church-Christ in St. Jacob, IL, American Legion Post 439 in Highland, IL,...
John J. Castelli, Jr.
May 25, 2026
John J. Castelli, Jr., 90, of Collinsville, IL, passed away Monday, May 25, 2026, at his home surrounded by his family.
He was born on September 8, 1935, in Fairmont City, IL, to John and Mary (nee Vecera) Castelli, Sr. On February 23, 1957, he married the love of his life, Letha Finley in Fairmont City, IL.
He faced hardship early in...
Hannah Michelle Lucco
May 22, 2026
Hannah Michelle Lucco, 34, of Highland, IL passed away suddenly on Friday, May 22, 2026, in Highland, IL.
She was born on October 29, 1991, in Belleville, IL.
Hannah leaves behind a lifetime of memories that will forever live in the hearts of those who knew her. Above all else in her life, her greatest joy and deepest purpose were her children,...
John William Cusick
May 22, 2026
John William Cusick, 73, of Allendale, Illinois went to his heavenly home on Friday, May 22, 2026 at his home in Allendale, Illinois.
John was born January 6, 1953 in Mt Carmel, Illinois to George and Pearl (Winter) Cusick. He was a member of the First Christian Church in Allendale, IL. John began his career as a mechanic at John Deere...
Lois E. Conaway
May 22, 2026
Lois E. Conaway, 86, of Highland, Illinois, formerly of Britt, Iowa passed away Friday, May 22, 2026 at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Highland.
A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m., Friday, May 29, 2026, at First Lutheran Church in Britt, Iowa with Rev. Anna Wolf officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery.
Visitation will be held from 4 to 6...
Karen Sue Bare
May 21, 2026
Karen Sue Bare, 52, of Albion, Illinois passed away on Thursday, May 21, 2026 at her home in Albion, Illinois.
Karen was born on March 10, 1974 in Olney, Illinois to Roy and Sue (Gumbrell) Carter.
Karen was a member of the Missionary Baptist Church in Albion, Illinois. She was a health assistant at WADI for over 15 years. Karen was a...
J. Richard "Dick" Kuykendall
May 21, 2026
John Richard “Dick” Kuykendall, 92, of Browns, Illinois passed away at his home on Thursday, May 21, 2026.
Dick was born on March 11, 1934 in Crossville, Illinois, to Howard and Cecil (McKay) Kuykendall. The family moved to Edwards County where Richard spent most of his life. He graduated from Edwards Conty Senior High in 1952. He served on the Edwards...
Ivan Leroy Brock
May 20, 2026
Ivan L. Brock, 94, of Albion, Illinois passed away on Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at Villas of Hollybrook in Mt. Carmel, Illinois.
Ivan was born on July 27, 1931 in Albion, Illinois, the son of Virgil and Edna (Stennett) Brock. Ivan served in the United States Army, stationed in Germany and was a medic in the Korean war. He was a...
Linda S. Schleper
May 19, 2026
Linda Susan Schleper, age 76, of Pocahontas, Illinois, passed away surrounded by the love of her family. She was born on July 4, 1949, in Highland, Illinois, to Edward and Irene O. (Hediger) Wegman.
Linda graduated from Greenville High School in 1967 and later graduated from Central Beauty School in 1969. On August 4, 1972, she married Jerome Alphonse Schleper at...
Juanita Virginia McCorkle
May 19, 2026
Juanita Virginia McCorkle, 96, of Browns, Illinois passed away on Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at her home.
Juanita was born on April 10, 1930 in Crossville, Illinois to Henry and Violet (Hatcher) Garner. She married James “Jim” McCorkle on February 27, 1949 in Grayville, Illinois and they enjoyed over 77 years of marriage.
Juanita was a member of the Browns United Methodist...
Rebecca Dulaney Wyatt
May 17, 2026
With hearts full of gratitude and sorrow, we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Rebecca Dulaney Wyatt, Sunday, May 17, 2026 in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Rebecca was preceded in death by her parents, Dale and Alta Dulaney of Xenia, and her sister, Janet Herman of Xenia.
She was a devoted mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother who loved her family more than anything. Her...
Myrna Leckrone
May 15, 2026
Myrna Leckrone, born January 29, 1936, to Marie Thompson of Rinard, Illinois, has gone home to be with the Lord. Raised on a farm surrounded by a large extended family, Myrna later married John Gill. She joined him at Fort Benning, Georgia, during his Army service, where she gave birth to her daughter, Vicki.
Myrna later worked as a bookkeeper, married Sherrell...
Patricia "Trish" Benedick
May 15, 2026
Patricia “Trish” A. Benedick, 54, of Collinsville, IL, passed away Friday, May 15, 2026, at Anderson Hospital, in Maryville, IL.
She was born on October 18, 1971, in East St. Louis, IL, to Frederick C. and Mary V. (nee Caskin) Menges III.
Trish was a quiet and gentle soul who found comfort in the simple things in life. A true homebody, she...
Steven K. Miller
May 9, 2026
Steven K. Miller, 71, of Collinsville, IL, passed away Saturday, May 9, 2026, at Kindred Hospital in St. Louis, MO.
He was born on May 13, 1954, to Robert and Mary Ellen (nee Husselton) Miller.
Steven enjoyed the simple pleasures in life. He loved going out to eat, relaxing at home while watching television, and most of all, spending time with his...
Alan Lee Lemons
May 4, 2026
Alan Lee Lemons of Flora, IL, was born on June 28, 1961, to Charles Franklin Lemons and Thelma Ruth Holmes-Lemons. He passed away May 4, 2026 at his home.
He is survived by his brother, Leon (Janie) Lemons. As well as his four daughters—Constance (Jesse Riggleman) Lemons, Amanda (Devon) Fuson, Christina (Joseph) Schuck, and Jennifer (Bruce) Young—and six grandchildren who brought...
Subscribe
Get alerts when new obituaries are posted
