Obituaries

May 20, 2025

Kent P. Recklein, 67, of Caseyville, IL, passed away unexpectedly, on Tuesday, May 20, 2025, at his home in Caseyville, IL.

He was born on June 29, 1957, in Belleville, IL, to Paul E. and Harlene E. (nee Schardan) Recklein. On July 23, 1976, he married the love of his life, Marilyn Shaffer, in Collinsville, IL.

May 17, 2025

Warren S. Waller, 88, of Highland, IL, passed away on the evening of Saturday, May 17, 2025, at HSHS St. Joseph Hospital in Highland, IL.

He was born on July 2, 1936, in Freeport, IL, to Everett and Alma (nee Eli) Waller. On February 4, 1961, he married Carolyn Sheetz.

Warren has lived in Highland...

May 15, 2025

Marvin L. McIntyre, Sr., 84, from Sparta, IL, passed away peacefully and surrounded by family on Thursday, May 15, 2025.

He grew up on the farm learning to fix all the things he broke, which were many. After three years in the US Army, he found work at the railroad at what is now the CSX Rose...

May 14, 2025

Francis H. “Frank” Bandy, 94, of Highland, IL, passed away on Wednesday, May 14, 2025, at home, with his wife, Liz, and his grandson, Joey, by his side.

He was born on February 26, 1931, in Leslie, MO, to Earl and Mellie (nee Mueller) Bandy. On October 3, 1989, he married Liz Sloan in Reno, NV.

May 12, 2025

Linda Abendroth, 68 (Nee Todt), of Highland, IL, passed away on Monday, May 12, 2025, at St. Joseph Hospital, Breese, IL, surrounded by her family.

She was born on August 29, 1956, in Litchfield, IL, to Bernard and Shirley (nee Brown) Todt.  On November 28, 1975, she married Bill Abendroth at St. Paul Catholic Church, Highland, IL...

May 9, 2025

Kay E. Korte, 78, of Lebanon, IL, passed away on Friday, May 9, 2025, at St. Elizabeth Hospital, O'Fallon, IL.

She was born July 24, 1946, to Clarence A. and Ethel (Nee Young) Henning, in Highland, IL.  On October 2, 1970, she married Sy Korte, Jr. in Edwardsville, IL.

Kay was a loving wife to...

May 6, 2025

Diane Marie Prather (nee Cordie), 77 years old, entered her eternal reward sometime mid-morning, 6 May 2025, at her home of residence.

She was born, 27 March 1948, in Belleville, IL.  Diane and her beloved husband of 53 years married 12 June 1971 and reside in Lebanon, IL.

Diane graduated from Lebanon High School in...

May 4, 2025

Carolyn, J. Carpenter, 74, of Mt. Vernon, formerly of Cisne, IL. passed away Sunday, May 4, 2025.

Carolyn was born March 18, 1951, in Fairfield, IL .to Leroy and Dorothy (Deisher) Pope. Carolyn married Willam “Harold” Carpenter on August 28, 1971, at Buckeye Christian Church in Geff, IL. Harold preceded her in death on April 2, 2018....

May 2, 2025

Charlene E. Swift (nee Finder), 77, of Belleville, IL, passed away on Friday, May 2, 2025, at Belleville Memorial Hospital.

She was born on January 3, 1948, in Kansas City, MO, to Harold and Mary (nee Bozada) Finder.

Charlene loved the simple joys in life: watching old western movies, enjoying her morning coffee, and spending...

May 1, 2025

Bruce W. Lorsbach, 72, of Alhambra, IL, passed away Thursday, May 1, 2025, at his home.

He was born February 25, 1953, to Albert and Corenne (nee Fisher) Lorsbach.

Bruce retired from the Laborers’ Union Local 44. He enjoyed hunting small game, fishing, and collecting Native American artifacts. He had a great sense of humor...

Apr 27, 2025

Spencer “Owen” Dye, 94, of Highland, IL passed away Sunday April 27, 2025, at home surround by loved ones and will be laid to rest on Monday May 5, 2025, his 95 th birthday.

Owen was born on May 5, 1930, in Cisne, IL, to Silas and Stella (nee Miller) Dye.  On December 22, 1957, he married...

Apr 26, 2025

James “Shades” N. Nix, 73, of Caseyville, IL, passed away unexpectedly, April 26, 2025, at Mercy Hospital South, in St. Louis, MO.

He was born on January 21, 1952, in Granite City, IL, to James C. and Marie (nee Skibinski) Nix. He was a Veteran of the United States Navy, a seaman third class during the Vietnam...

Apr 25, 2025

Colleen M. Campe, 95, of Troy, IL, passed away after a long battle with Alzheimer’s on Friday, April 25, 2025, at Alhambra Rehab and Healthcare in Alhambra, IL.

She was born on June 29, 1929, in Washington, MO, to Harry and Anna (nee Haberberger) McCallister, and was the third oldest of eight children. On February 26, 1949,...

Apr 25, 2025

Jaxin Wade Lee, 22, of Albion, IL and Grayville, IL passed away on Friday April 25, 2025 at 10:15 p.m. in Edwards County.

Jaxin was born September 9, 2002 in Princeton, IN to Brandi Weissert of Grayville, IL & Dustin Mann of Albion, IL. Jaxin loved his two daughters, Heaven Lee and Delilah Lee. He lived to...

Apr 23, 2025

Robin Keith Mitchell, 64, of Albion, IL passed away on April 23, 2025 at his home.

Robin was born on September 26, 1960 in Topeka, KS to Richard Sr. & Loretta (Jones) Mitchell. He was a Christian and was a member of The House of Prayer in Albion, IL. He enjoyed being outdoors, enjoyed time with his...

Apr 20, 2025

Leroy John Drechsel, 97, of Albion, IL passed away on Sunday, April 20, 2025 at the Villas of Hollybrook in Mt. Carmel, IL.

Leroy was born November 10, 1927 in Dwight, IL to John A. & Eleanor Dierks Drechsel. He served his country as a member of the United States Navy. He married Maxine Neal on January...

Apr 20, 2025

Rachael Greenwood, 42, of Cisne, IL. passed away Sunday, April 20, 2025, after an unexpected illness at Deaconess Gateway Hospital in Evansville, IN.

Rachael was born June 22, 1982, to Steven Schell and Valerie (Eikleberry) Schell Eikleberry at Fairfield Memorial Hospital. Rachael married Joshua Greenwood on May 22, 2021, at Judi Schells’ house.

Rachael was...

Apr 17, 2025

Gloria S. Wiese-Sander, 99, of Cedar Park, TX, passed away peacefully at home on April 17, 2025.

She was born on December 31, 1925, in Brisbane, Australia, to Ernest and Elizabeth (nee Ryan) Smith. Gloria met her loving husband, Elvin Wiese, in Brisbane while he was serving in the U.S. Army during WWII and were married on...

Apr 16, 2025

Jeffrey R. Moss, 59, passed away on Wednesday, April 16, 2025, at St. Louis University Hospital, St. Louis, MO.

He was born on January 31, 1966, in Highland, IL, to Ronald and Leona (nee Drees) Moss.

Jeff was a member of St. Paul Catholic Church, Highland, IL.   He enjoyed bowling, going to car shows and...

Apr 9, 2025

Kevin Lee Seals, 68, of Bone Gap, IL passed away on April 9, 2025 at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, MO.

Kevin was born on March 23, 1957 to Thomas and Shirley (Billingsly) Seals. He married Nancy Durbin on June 28, 1985 in West Salem, IL. Kevin was an Associate at Toyota Logistics for 25 years...