Obituaries
Obituaries in Highland, Lebanon, Pocahontas, Albion, Allendale, West Salem, Collinsville, and Cisne and their surrounding areas in Illinois
Virginia E. "Ginny" Erickson
Jul 28, 2025
Virginia “Ginny” Erickson, 83, of Highland, IL, passed away on Monday, July 28, 2025, at Aviston Countryside Manor in Aviston, IL.
She was born on November 15, 1941, in Morehouse, MO, to Willie Leck and Maddie (nee Bozemond) Northington. On September 9, 1961, Ginny married Don Erickson in Belleville, IL.
Ginny was a great mother, grandmother, sister and aunt. She was very...
L. Steven Edge
Jul 22, 2025
L. Steven Edge, 83, of Evansville, IN passed away on July 22, 2025 at his retirement home in Evansville, IN.
He was born July 29, 1941 in Lyon County, Kentucky on the Knight family farm to Charles E. and Learleen (Knight) Edge. He was raised on the farm in Albion, IL by Ben & Bertha Edge, his grandparents.
He started his career...
L. Maxine Drechsel
Jul 22, 2025
L. Maxine (Neal) Drechsel, 93, of Albion, IL passed away on Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at Oakview Heights in Mt. Carmel, IL.
Maxine was born May 8, 1932 in Marion County, IL to Fenton Merle Neal & Goldie Mae (Henke) Neal. She married Leroy J. Drechsel on January 30, 1955, and they enjoyed over 70 happy years of marriage together prior...
Doris Jean Bellm
Jul 21, 2025
Doris “Jean” Bellm, 92, of Highland, IL passed away on Monday, July 21, 2025, at St. Joseph Hospital in Breese, IL, with her family by her side.
She was born on June 12, 1933, in St. Louis, MO, to Keith and Mary (nee Lumos) Snelson. On July 23, 1951, she married Harold Bellm in Highland, IL.
Jean was a member of Hope...
Dorothy Medlock
Jul 21, 2025
Dorothy Medlock, 78 of Highland, IL, passed away on Monday, July 21, 2025, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in O’Fallon, IL, surrounded by her family.
She was born on November 28, 1946, in Collinsville, IL, to John and Louise (nee Kuhn) Wolf. On June 5, 2004, she married David Medlock, in Highland, IL.
She moved to Highland, IL, in 1977. She worked at...
Wanda F. Gregory
Jul 16, 2025
Wanda F. Gregory, 75, of Highland, IL, passed away on Wednesday, July 16, 2025, at Anderson Hospital in Maryville, IL.
She was born on July 10, 1950, in Gideon, MO, to William and Mary (nee Terry) James. On March 31, 1972, she married Jerry Gregory in Granite City, IL.
Wanda has lived in Highland since 1974, moving from Granite City, IL. She...
Dennis G Dubach
Jul 16, 2025
Dennis G. “Denny/Duby” Dubach, 81, of Highland, IL, passed away on Wednesday, July 16, 2025, at Anderson Hospital in Maryville, IL, surrounded by family.
He was born on November 1, 1943, at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Highland, IL, to Alfred and Bernice (nee Stoff) Dubach. On August 14, 1965, he married Nancy Smith at St. Paul Church, Highland, IL.
Denny attended St....
Mary Lahue
Jul 16, 2025
Mary Lahue, 69, of Collinsville, IL, passed away on Wednesday, July 16, 2025, at her home in Collinsville, IL.
Mary was born on January 8, 1956, in Fukuoka, Japan, to Francis and Roseann (nee Kilna) Lahue. Her father Francis Lahue was in the United States Air Force for 22 years and was stationed at Itazuke Air Base, Japan at the time...
Terry L. Clayton
Jul 15, 2025
Terry Lester Clayton, affectionately known as “High Roller,” passed away peacefully surrounded by his family at his home in Highland, Illinois, at the age of 81.
Born in Highland, Terry lived a life full of service, laughter, and love. He proudly served his country overseas in Germany as a member of the U.S. Army and later spent his career working in...
Leatrice L. Longbons
Jul 14, 2025
Today, we remember and celebrate the beautiful life of Leatrice Lovene Longbons, a woman deeply devoted to her faith, fiercely unique, and remembered by many as a gifted and generous seamstress. She had a heart full of grace and hands that lovingly stitched together not only fabric, but the lives of those around her.
Born in Ellery, Illinois on January 5,...
James Corley Stumpf
Jul 13, 2025
James Corley Stumpf, 87 of Pana, IL, passed away on Sunday, July 13, 2025, at Highland Health Center in Highland, IL.
He was born on November 8, 1937, in Pana, IL, to James Sayre and Ruth Etta (nee Corley) Stumpf. On June 6, 1992, he married Barbara Sue Shepherd, in Clarksville, TN.
James pursued a military career in the U.S. Army, with...
Fred Charles Bunting
Jul 12, 2025
Fred Charles Bunting, 73 of New Kent, VA passed away on Saturday, July 12, 2025, with loved ones around him.
He grew up in Albion, IL and was a member of the Edwards County High School Class of 1969.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Hester Fawkes Bunting.
He is survived by his loving and devoted Life Partner of...
Vivian C. Reichert
Jul 7, 2025
Vivian C. Reichert, born February 11, 1940, in East St. Louis, IL, only daughter of John Henry and Helen Ann (nee Matejka) Nevenner. She attended St. Philip grade school in East St. Louis and graduated from St. Theresa’s Academy in East St. Louis.
On August 8, 1959, she married the love of her life, Kenneth Reichert, at St. Philip Catholic Church...
Melvin Earl Cundiff
Jul 4, 2025
Melvin Earl Cundiff, 74, of Royalton, passed away on Friday July 4, 2025, at Parkway Manor in Marion, IL.
He was born on April 28, 1951, in Watseka, IL to Francis and Irene (Spain) Cundiff.
He married Marjorie (Bolen) Cundiff on May 5, 1973, and she preceded him in death on June 5, 2024.
He is survived by his daughters Melissa Cundiff of...
Roger D. Trotter
Jul 3, 2025
Roger D. Trotter, 68, of Wayne City, IL passed away Thursday, July 3, 2025, at his residence.
Roger was born August 7, 1956, in McLeansboro, IL, to Darwin Delmer and Gayle (Smith) Trotter.
Roger had worked at North American Lighting as a technician for many years and also had done electrical work. He was a member of the Orchardville Fire Department, if...
Samuel L. Jenny, PhD
Jul 2, 2025
Samuel L. Jenny, 89, of Highland, IL, passed away on Wednesday, July 2, 2025, at HSHS St. Joseph Hospital in Highland, IL.
He was born on August 4, 1935, in Highland, IL, to Samuel Ludwig and Anna Elizabeth (nee Hoffman) Jenny. On June 24, 2004, he married Janet (nee Oberbeck) Flamm.
Visitation: Thursday, July 10, 2025, from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm,...
Michael Lynne Young
Jul 1, 2025
Michael Lynne Young, 47, of Albion, IL passed away on July 1, 2025 at Deaconess Gateway Hospital in Newburgh, IN.
Michael was born on September 25, 1977 in Olney, IL to Michael Lee and Georgia Lynne (Aborn) Young.
Michael was a truck driver in the oil industry. He was a member of the First Baptist Church in Albion, IL. He enjoyed hunting,...
Sharon Kay Neunlist
Jun 30, 2025
Sharon Kay Neunlist of West Salem, IL died on June 30, 2025 at her home.
She was born on October 26, 1944 in Olney, IL to Dale and Sylvia (Tharp) Felton. Before retiring, she worked as a secretary/administrator at Richland Memorial Hospital in Olney, IL. As an avid reader, Sharon enjoyed chatting about her books with friends and family ranging in...
Victor D. Short
Jun 29, 2025
The family of Victor Short of Fairfield, IL is saddened to announce his sudden passing on Sunday, June 29, 2025 at the age of 46.
Victor will be lovingly remembered by his son Clayton Short; Clayton’s sibling Victoria who he thought of as his daughter; Alex, who he thought of as his son; and JJ, who he thought of as his...
Robert E. Knebel
Jun 27, 2025
Robert Eugene Knebel, 74, of Highland, IL, passed away on Friday, June 27, 2025, at St. Joseph Hospital surrounded by family.
He was born on May 28, 1951, to Wilbert and Elizabeth (nee Collman) Knebel. On April 22, 1972, he married Connie Tebbe at St. Rose Catholic Church, St. Rose, IL.
Robert retired from the Air Force Reserves. He was a car...
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