Obituaries
Obituaries in Highland, Lebanon, Pocahontas, Albion, Allendale, West Salem, Collinsville, and Cisne and their surrounding areas in Illinois
Arthur "Art" Warnecke
Apr 20, 2026
Arthur J. “Art” Warnecke, Sr., 94, of Highland, IL, passed away on Monday, April 20, 2026, at Cedarhurst of Highland, in Highland, IL, surrounded by loved ones.
He was born on June 22, 1931, in Milwaukee, WI, to Arthur Ludwig and Frances Marie (nee O’Keefe) Warnecke. On January 5, 1952, he married Delores Alswager in Peshtigo, WI.
Art was a member at...
John W. Wissel
Apr 16, 2026
John William Wissel, 86, of Albion, Illinois, passed away peacefully on April 16, 2026, surrounded by his loved ones.
John was born on November 4, 1939, to Englebert George and Coraline (Summers) Wissel. He married the love of his life, Avalea Chapman, on July 6, 1958, and together they shared more than 67 wonderful years of marriage. He never missed a...
Steven A. Headley
Apr 16, 2026
Steven Andrew Headley, 76, of West Salem, IL passed away into the arms of Jesus at his home on Thursday, April 16, 2026 surrounded by his family.
Steve was born on May 21, 1949 in Bennington, IL to Bill and Dorothy Headley. He was a lifelong pipefitter out of Local 653 in Centralia, IL. He spent his career working across the...
Gordon Poss
Apr 8, 2026
Gordon Poss, 71, of Highland, IL, passed away on Wednesday, April 8, 2026.
He was born on February 2, 1955, in Highland, IL, to Thomas and Rosalie (nee Ratchford) Poss. He married his beloved wife, Helen (nee Wempe) Poss on July 2, 1982, they shared 43 years of marriage.
Gordon loved people and was naturally friendly. He was known for his quick...
Dennis R. Merkle
Apr 7, 2026
Dennis R. Merkle, 73, of Highland, IL, passed away Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in O’Fallon, IL.
He was born on November 29, 1952, in Highland, Illinois, to Richard and Virginia (nee Bohnenstiehl) Merkle. On November 7, 1981, he married Catherine Holland in Jerseyville, IL.
Dennis was a farmer his entire life. As a member of the Highland Sportsman’s...
Henry Halverson
Apr 7, 2026
Henry Halverson, 83, of Collinsville, IL, passed away on Tuesday, April 7, 2024, peacefully at his home in Collinsville, IL.
He was born on November 15, 1942, in Elmwood Park, IL, to Oscar and Josephine (nee Jenderezjewski) Halverson.
Henry worked as a chemical engineer for Olin Winchester Company, where he was recognized for his ingenuity and was credited with six patents related...
James John "Jim" Bruno
Apr 5, 2026
James John "Jim" Bruno, 92, of Fort Myers, FL, formerly of Pocahontas, IL passed away on Easter Sunday, April 5th, 2026, at Douglas T. Jacobsen Veterans Nursing Home in Port Charlotte, FL.
He was born on February 1, 1934, in Pocahontas, IL to Peter and Teresa (nee Vairo) Bruno. On June 9, 1956, he married the love of his life, Myrna...
JaLayne Renee Lionberger
Apr 4, 2026
JaLayne Renee Lionberger (Shaw), 61, of Trenton, IL passed away at her home on April 4, 2026.
She was born on March 2, 1965, in Neillsville, Wisconsin, to Donald Shaw and Eleanor (Demert) Jacobs. She married Thomas Lionberger in 1989, and they had two children.
As a United States Air Force Veteran, JaLayne served her country honorably for 25 years. Her service...
David Levi Churchill
Apr 3, 2026
David Levi Churchill, 67, of West Salem, IL. passed away Friday, April 3, 2026, at his residence.
David was born March 7, 1959, at St. Joseph Hospital in Joliet, IL. to Norman E. and Dorothy J. ( Fuhrman) Churchill. David had worked in the oilfield for several years. He was a big Nascar race fan. In his spare time, he enjoyed...
Sandra Lee Reid
Apr 3, 2026
Sandra Lee (Wyatt) Reid passed away at 1:58 p.m. Friday, April 3, 2026 at her home in Fairfield, Illinois.
Sandra was born in Edwards County on November 30, 1939 to Burlen and Fern (Jenner) Wyatt.
Sandra was joined in matrimony to Norman “N.R.” Reid. The couple welcomed two daughters, Norma Sue and Carla Rose.
Sandra is survived by her daughter Norma (Steve) Sawyer...
Owen Walker Bailey
Mar 29, 2026
Owen Walker Bailey, 15, of Cisne, IL. passed away Sunday, March 29, 2026, at Clay County Hospital in Flora, IL.
Owen was born March 19, 2011 to Ronnie “Ron” Bailey and Charity (Taylor) Bailey in Mt. Vernon, IL.
Owen was a student at Cisne Middle School in Cisne, IL and was a member of the Class of 2026. He enjoyed music and...
Marilyn C. Rutherford
Mar 29, 2026
Marilyn C. Rutherford, 92, of Freeburg, IL, passed away on Sunday, March 29, 2026, at Freeburg Care Center.
She was born on March 11, 1934, in Germantown, IL, to Alphonse and Catherine (nee Korte) Hemann.
Marilyn was preceded in death by her parents, Alphonse and Catherine Hemann; first husband, Merhl Myers; second husband, Duane Rutherford; sons, Gary Myers and Tom Myers; grandchildren,...
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...
Curtiss Lee "Nick" Nicolaides
Mar 22, 2026
Curtiss 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.
Curtiss 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...
Debora Komoromi
Mar 21, 2026
Debora “Debbie” S. Komoromi, 64, of Granite City, IL, passed away Saturday, March 21, 2026, at Anderson Hospital in Maryville, IL.
She was born on November 2, 1961, in East St. Louis, IL, to Albert and Phyllis (nee Lemons) Komoromi.
Debbie was a woman whose kindness knew no bounds and whose presence brought warmth to everyone she met. A truly selfless soul...
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,...
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