Obituaries

Robert C. Swofford, 85, of Pocahontas, IL, died Monday, April 1, 2013, at Helia Healthcare Center, Greenville, IL.

Christopher E. Brock, 33, of Lebanon, IL, died Sunday, March 24, 2013, at his residence.

Cpl. Aaron J. Ripperda, 26, of Marine, IL, died Monday, March 18, 2013, in Hawthorne, NV.

The Honorable Joseph Donald Christ, devoted husband, loving father, caring son, dedicated brother, and loyal friend, passed away March 10, 2013.

Ruby M. Essenpreis, (nee Willmann) age 90, originally of Highland, Illinois, died Thursday, March 7, 2013 at Tri Star Southern Hills Hospital in Nashville, Tn...

Melody D. Diliberto (nee Lane) was born April 9, 1955, in Long Beach, California. She passed away at age 57 on March 6, 2013, at her home in Lebanon...

Joan M. Spengel (nee Frey), 74, of Highland, IL died Tuesday, March 5, 2013 at Memorial Hospital in Belleville, IL.

Herbert B. Durbin, Sr., 88, of Breese, IL, formerly of Highland, IL died Friday, March 1, 2013, at Breese Nursing Home, Breese, IL surrounded by his family.

Roy S. Cutright, 73, of St. Charles, MO, formerly of Granite City, IL and Alton, IL, died Friday, February 22, 2013, at his home, surrounded by his family.

Clifford E. Dawson, of Mukwonago, WI, formerly of Lebanon, IL, died on January 23, 2013 at the age of 85.

Arleen I. Mank (Nee Beckman), 86, of Benton, KY, died Wednesday, February 13, 2013, at Spring Creek Health Care, Murray, KY.

Charles “Dutch” Wallin, 84, of Lebanon, IL, born December 29, 1928, in Lebanon, IL, passed away on Monday, February 11, 2013 at his residence.

Eldon S. Heer, 98, of Lebanon, IL, died Saturday, February 9, 2013, at Rosewood Health Care, Swansea, IL.

Morris L. “Spike” Seefeldt, 88, of Highland, IL, died Friday, February 8, 2013, at his residence, with his family by his side.

Robert Guy Michael, 81, of Highland, IL, died Friday, February 8, 2013 at Faith Countryside Homes, Highland, IL with his family by his side.

James E. “Jim” Stack Sr., 89, of Highland, IL, died Wednesday, February 6, 2013, at St. Joseph Hospital, Highland, IL.

Paul Heilig, 61, of Highland, IL, died Sunday, February 3, 2013 at St. Joseph Hospital, Highland, IL.

Cleta L. Schuchmann (Nee Nettles), 88, of Pocahontas, IL, died Friday, February 1, 2013 at St. Joseph Hospital, Highland, IL.

Geneva Mae Hediger (Nee Stanley), 92, of Highland, IL, died Friday, February 1, 2013, at St. Joseph Hospital, IL.

Gretchen A. Tibbetts (Nee Haldi), 98, of Highland, IL, died Wednesday, January 30, 2013, at St. Joseph Hospital, Highland, IL.