Obituaries

Merhlene L. Schmitt (nee Myers), 81, died Wednesday, January 22, 2014, at St. Elizabeth Hospital, Belleville, IL.

Donald D. Walthes, 69, of rural Trenton, died Monday, January 20, 2014, at St. Louis University Hospital.

Millard Joseph “Joe” Vastine, 86, of Lebanon, IL, died Friday, January 17, 2014, at St. Elizabeth Hospital, Belleville, IL.

Paul M. Capelle, 87, of Highland, IL, died Thursday, January 9, 2014 at St. Joseph’s Hospital, Highland, IL surrounded by his family.

Robert “Burt” Ball, 78, of Highland, IL, died Sunday, January 5, 2014, at his residence.

Sarah Ann Limestall, 31, of Highland, IL, died Saturday, January 4, 2014 at St. Joseph Hospital, Highland, IL, surrounded by her family.

Doris M. Rehberger, nee Grolle, 90, of Lebanon, IL, born Feb.12, 1923 in New Baden, IL passed away Saturday, January 4, 2014 at Memorial Hospital, Belleville,...

Robert F. “Bob” Winning, 56, of Highland, IL, died Thursday, January 2, 2014 at his residence surrounded by his family.

Nancy C. Thibeault (nee LaGrange), 73, of Pocahontas, IL, died Wednesday, January 1, 2014, at Utlaut Regional Hospital, Greenville, IL.

Jane A. (nee Boydte) Clark, 56, of Summerfield, IL, died Wednesday, December 25, 2013..

Joyce R. Horner (nee Mezo), 73, of Pocahontas, IL, died Monday, December 16, 2013, at St. Joseph Hospital, Highland, IL.

Ricky E. Baccus, 59, of Fairview Heights, IL, died Wednesday, December 11, 2013, at Memorial Hospital, Belleville, IL.

Annie Jean France (nee Tucker), 76, of Lebanon, IL, died Saturday, December 7, 2013, at St. Elizabeth Hospital, Belleville, IL.

Carol Ann Satterlee (nee Forrester), 72, of Pocahontas, IL, died Friday, December 6, 2013, at Anderson Hospital, Maryville, IL.

Violet R. Strubhart (nee Peters), 90, of Lebanon, IL, died Monday, December 2, 2013, at her residence.

Richard S. “Rick/Rich” Jacob, 63, of Highland, IL, died Tuesday, November 26, 2013, at Barnes-Jewish Hospital, St. Louis, MO.

Shirley L. Mersinger, 8l, of St. Jacob, IL, died Friday, November 22, 2013, at St. Joseph Hospital, Breese, IL.

Opal M. Loflin (nee Evans), 66, of Highland, IL, died Wednesday, November 20, 2013, at St. Joseph Hospital, Highland, IL.

Judith A. “Judy” Schrage, 76, of Highland, IL, died Friday, November 15, 2013, at Cedarhurst Assisted Living and Memory Care, Collinsville, IL.

Roland G. “Bill” Stein, 82, of Highland, IL, died Wednesday, November 13, 2013, at St. Luke’s Hospital, Chesterfield, MO.