Obituaries
Obituaries in Highland, Lebanon, Pocahontas, Albion, Allendale, West Salem, Collinsville, and Cisne and their surrounding areas in Illinois
Luisa Maria Rodriguez
Mar 27, 2026
Luisa Maria Rodriguez, 95, of Maryville, IL, passed away Friday, March 27, 2026, at Anderson Hospital in Maryville, IL.
She was born January 8, 1931, in Panama City, Panama, to Everardo and Ofelina (nee Guevara) Velarde. She married the love of her life, Dr. Guillermo Rodriguez, Sr., on December 24, 1955, in Panamá.
Luisa was a woman deeply rooted in her faith,...
Carrie Lynn Metcalf
Mar 27, 2026
Carrie Lynn Metcalf, 66, of Albion, IL , born June 15, 1959, to Jane and Delbert Michels, passed away on March 27, 2026 after a six month battle with complications from heart surgery. She was not only a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother – she was the center of her family, around whom everything else quietly revolved. She was generous,...
Fremond E. Kunz, Jr.
Mar 25, 2026
Fremond E. “Fred” Kunz, Jr., 79, of Lebanon, Illinois, passed away on March 25, 2026, at his home.
Fred was born on December 6, 1946, to Fremond Kunz, Sr. and Betty (nee Rieger) Korte. As the oldest of seven children, he grew up learning responsibility early in life, something that would define the man he became.
He graduated from Lebanon High School...
Arthur Henry "Art" Timmermann
Mar 25, 2026
Arthur Henry “Art” Timmermann, 95, of Highland, IL, passed away peacefully on March 25, 2026, at St. John’s Hospital in Springfield, IL.
He was born on December 7, 1930, in Aviston, IL, at home on the family farm, to Henry and Mary (nee Koelker) Timmermann.
Art married Barbara Au on August 7, 1954, at Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church in Highland...
Joanne Garrison
Mar 24, 2026
Joanne Garrison, 78, of West Salem, IL passed away on Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at Helia Healthcare in Olney, IL.
Joanne was born on July 28, 1947 in East St. Louis, Illinois to Alvis and Gladys (Runge) Hartleb. She married Gary Garrison in 1969, and they enjoyed 56 years of married life.
Joanne was a school teacher for 39 years, with the...
Curtis Lee "Nick" Nicolaides
Mar 22, 2026
Curtis Lee Nicolaides, 79, of Pocahontas, IL, passed away Sunday, March 22, 2026, at his residence.
He was born on September 9, 1946, in Cairo, Illinois, to Melvin and Shirley (nee McNeill) Nicolaides.
Curtis worked for a newspaper in St Louis for several years typing as much as 110 words a minute. He then moved to Cincinnati, where he worked at Quest.
He...
Cathy Lee (Legrande) Boewe
2026
Cathy Lee (Legrande) Boewe, 72, of Rockwall, Texas passed from this life on January 10, 2026 in Dallas, Texas.
She was a gregarious, delightful soul who never met a stranger. She was easy to love.
Cathy was born at Holloman Air Force Base in Alamogordo, New Mexico on October 21,1953. As an Air Force “brat” she attended 13 different schools for K-12,...
Marvin K Meddows
Mar 18, 2026
Marvin “Beanie” Kenward Meddows, 80, of Ooltewah, TN, formerly of Lebanon, IL, died Wednesday, March 18, 2026, at his residence.
Marvin was born April 12, 1945, to Leavern and Flora (nee Kimmle) Meddows in Lebanon, IL.
Marvin was a carpenter by trade, and a true craftsman with an eye for perfection, no matter the size of the project. He approached all of...
Lorraine J. Miskell
Mar 16, 2026
Lorraine J. Miskell, 98, of Granite City, IL, passed away Monday, March 16, 2026, at Eden Village Retirement Center, in Glen Carbon, IL.
She was born on February 21, 1928, in Seneca, IL, to Samuel and Anna Milus. In 1948, she married the love of her life, Charles Miskell.
Lorraine found joy in the simple and meaningful things in life. She had...
Karen S. Mitchelar
Mar 15, 2026
Karen S. Mitchelar, 83, of Livingston, IL, passed away on Sunday, March 15, 2026, at Alhambra Rehab and Healthcare Center in Alhambra, IL.
She was born on June 20, 1942, in Highland, IL, to Edward and Isabella (nee Kaiser) Goss. On June 11, 1962, she married Robert Mitchelar at Grantfork United Church of Christ in Grantfork, IL.
Together Karen and Bob shared...
Thomas J. Goodman
Mar 14, 2026
Thomas J. Goodman, age 76 of West Salem, Illinois left his earthly body to lead the way to a celebration of his life so very well lived and so very well loved. He passed away at 11:44 pm, Saturday, March 14, 2026, at his home with his wife, family and friends gathering as quickly as possible to be by his...
Yvonne L. Rohr
Mar 13, 2026
Yvonne L. Rohr, 66, of St. Jacob, IL, passed away on Friday, March 13, 2026, at St. Louis University Hospital.
She was born on September 15, 1959, in Belleville, IL, to Arthur and Lillian (nee Mueller) Sellers.
Yvonne was a long-time business owner, having operated Brewers in Lebanon since April 1, 1983. She was an all-around animal lover, especially enjoying dogs and...
David L. Schmidt
Mar 12, 2026
David L. “Dave” Schmidt, 78, of Highland, IL, formerly of Williamsfield, IL, passed away on Thursday, March 12, 2026, with his family by his side.
He was born on August 17, 1947, in Highland, IL, to Freemon and Cornelia (nee Schoeck) Schmidt. On April 2, 1967, he married Jane Phyllis Schoeck at the St. Jacob UCC in St. Jacob, IL.
Dave “Schmitty”...
Cody Vincent Lambert
Mar 11, 2026
Cody Vincent “Vince” Lambert, 29, of Albion, Illinois, passed away on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, at Carle Richland Hospital in Olney, Illinois.
Vince was born on April 8, 1996, in Guatemala, to Curtis and Rosemary (Pettijohn) Lambert. He grew up in the Edwards County area, attending Albion Grade School and Edwards County High School. He worked as a salesman at GNC.
Vince...
Larry Smith
Mar 11, 2026
Larry Smith, 80, of Mt. Erie, IL passed away Wednesday, March 11, 2026, at Deaconess Regional Healthcare Services in Marion, IL.
Larry was born July 26, 1945, to Payton Rolland and Mildred (Mckitrick) Smith in Fairberry, IL. He married Patty Smith on June 22, 1969, at Pleasant Hill Missionary Baptist Church. She preceded him in death on December 13, 2011.
Larry worked...
Christine Lea Kuczka
Mar 10, 2026
Christine Lea Kuczka, 63, of Pocahontas, IL, passed away Tuesday, March 10, 2026, at HSHS Holy Family Hospital in Greenville, IL.
She was born on March 29, 1962, in Greenville, Illinois, to Ronald and Sandra (nee Cusick) Blankenship. She married the love of her life, David Kuczka, on September 24, 1999.
Christine was a devoted housewife and excelled at creating band uniforms,...
Joyce Ruth Shreve
Mar 10, 2026
Joyce Ruth Shreve, 93, of Cisne, Illinois passed away Tuesday, March 10, 2026, at Axiom Rehab and Health Care in Flora, IL.
Joyce was born March 13, 1932, at Johnsonville, IL. to Fred and Blanche (Vaughn) Pond. She married Lester Gayle Shreve on May 7, 1949, in Wayne City, IL. They shared 73 years of marriage together before his passing on...
John R. Broadhurst, Jr.
Mar 8, 2026
John Richards Broadhurst, Jr., 75, of Highland, IL, passed away on Sunday, March 8, 2026, at home, surrounded by his family.
Dear Family and Friends,
It is with deep respect and love that we share the life and legacy of John Richards Broadhurst, Jr.
Born in Dalhart, Texas, on June 3, 1950, to John R. and Henriette (nee Wingate) Broadhurst, Sr., John spent...
Cliffton "Cliff" Davis
Mar 7, 2026
Clifton (Cliff) Davis, 65, of Cisne, IL. passed away Saturday, March 7, 2026, at Cisne Rehab and Healthcare.
Cliff was born August 1, 1960, to Edwin Davis Sr. and Mary J. (Audibert) Davis in Chester, Maine.
Cliff retired from North American Lighting in Flora, IL. He also had Davis Tree Service in Cisne. When he was cutting up a tree and saw...
Kent Leslie Marks
Mar 7, 2026
Kent Leslie Marks, 54, of Evansville, Indiana, passed away Saturday, March 7, 2026, in West Salem, Illinois.
Kent was born September 30, 1971, in Olney, Illinois, to Gene and Imogene (Vaughan) Marks. He grew up in the Edwards County area and spent his life farming. Kent was a member of Marion Christian Church. He served as a past president of the...
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