Obituaries

Jun 21, 2025

Stephen Wade Hatton (Tank) 71, of Alhambra, IL, passed away early on Saturday, June 21, 2025, at Belleville Memorial Hospital in Belleville, IL, surrounded by his family.

He was born on March 25, 1954 in Highland, IL, to William Hatton and Marilyn Weis (nee Zbinden). On Dec 31 st 1982, he married Deborah (Debbie) Renko in Bolingbrook, IL.

Steve was a musician...

Jun 20, 2025

Monsignor David L. Peters, 93, of Decatur, IL, passed away on Friday, June 20, 2025.

He was born on May 24, 1932, in Decatur to Robert and Margaret (nee Friend) Peters.

Msgr. David Peters was ordained on his birthday, May 24, 1958, in Springfield, IL. He celebrated his 67th anniversary of his ordination to the priesthood on May 24, 2025.

Msgr. Peters attended...

Jun 19, 2025

David Ray Morris, 51, of Albion, IL passed away on June 19, 2025 at Deaconess Gateway Hospital in Newburgh, IN.

David was born on December 10, 1973 in Carmi, IL to Donald “Butch” and Priscilla (Kieffer) Morris.

David was a tank truck driver in the oil industry. He loved spending time with family and friends. He enjoyed gardening and collecting antiques.

He is...

Jun 17, 2025

Rose Marie Chadwick, (nee Postawko), 92, of Collinsville, IL, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 17, 2025, at Anderson Hospital in Maryville, IL, surrounded with love by her family.

She was born on Friday, January 13, 1933, in Madison, IL, to parents Louis (Peewee) and Mary (Mamie) (nee Kula) Postawko. Rose Marie lived a life full of joy, love, and tenacity,...

Jun 15, 2025

On June 15, 2025, Arlene Earhart of Albion, Illinois died peacefully at the home of her daughter in Evansville, Indiana. Frances Arlene was born on January 27, 1933, to her parents Rev. Henry L. and Helen Frances (Colwell) Metcalf in Wamac, Illinois. Although she was named Frances after her mother and maternal great-grandmother, she always went by her middle name.

Growing...

Jun 15, 2025

Barbara Byrne, 75, of Collinsville, IL, passed away on Sunday, June 15, 2025, at Anderson Hospital in Maryville, IL.

She was born on November 8, 1949, in Rosiclare, IL, to Joseph and Norma (nee Keeton) Goolsby.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Norma Goolsby.

Barbara is survived by her husband, Richard Byrne, Sr.; son, Richard Byrne, Jr.; sisters, Sharon...

Jun 15, 2025

Jacqueline (Jackie) White, 77, of Geff, IL passed away Sunday, June 15, 2025, at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, MO.

Jackie was born June 9, 1948, at Fairfield Memorial Hospital to James W. And Mary Margaret (Merrick) Riddle. She married Dannie Allen White on August 22, 1970, at Mt. Vernon, IL. He preceded her in death on March 19, 2020. 

Jackie...

Jun 9, 2025

Mary J. Mueller, 91, of New Douglas, IL, passed away on Monday, June 9, 2025, at Manor Court in Maryville, IL.

She was born on May 16, 1934, in St. Louis, MO. On November 15, 1952, she married the love of her life, Melvin “Mel” F. Mueller.

Mary spent most of her years on the family farm in New Douglas, Illinois, alongside...

Jun 7, 2025

Lou Ann “Sue” Hubbard, 85, of Highland, IL, passed away on Saturday, June 7, 2025, at HSHS St. Elizabeth Hospital in O’Fallon, IL.

She was born on July 10, 1939, in Granite City, IL, to Lando “Pete” and Captola “Tolley” (nee Blankenship) Limberg. On May 16, 1955, she married Daniel Hubbard, Sr., in St. Charles, MO.

Sue was a member of the...

Jun 3, 2025

Dianne E. Kuhn, 83, of Pocahontas, IL, passed away peacefully on June 3, 2025, at Highland Health Care Center in Highland, Illinois.

She was born on March 8, 1942, in St. Louis, MO, to Antone and Laverna (nee Hutchinson) Cravens. On June 17, 1960, she married James B. Kuhn, in Pocahontas, IL.

Dianne graduated Greenville High School in 1960 and dedicated many...

Jun 1, 2025

Herman Neal Warren, 85, of Xenia, IL passed away Sunday, June 1, 2025, at Fairfield Memorial Hospital in the Skilled Care Unit. 

He was born in rural Wayne County October 12, 1939. Herman was the son of the late Caleb Neal & Nova (Harmon) Warren.

 In Herman’s early years he attended a couple one room school the Orchardville area. He attended his...

Jun 1, 2025

Mark T. Becker, 39, of Marine, IL, passed away on Sunday, June 1, 2025, at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, MO, surrounded by his family.

He was born on July 14, 1985, in Maryville, IL, to Dennis and Louise (nee Ruth) Becker. On June 5, 2010, he married Nichole Riechmann at Marine United Church of Christ, Marine, IL.

Mark was a...

May 29, 2025

Mary Christine Backstrom, 69, of New Port Richey, FL passed away Thursday, May 29, 2025, at Morton Plant North Bay Hospital in New Port Richey, FL. She was born October 26, 1955, in Chicago, IL to Joseph and Viola (Springer) Martino. She married Harley Backstrom on August 7, 1976, at Chicago, IL he preceded her in death on February 6, 2016....

May 29, 2025

Violet L. Pado, 90, of Glen Carbon, IL, passed away Thursday, May 29, 2025, at Eden Village Nursing Home in Glen Carbon, IL.

She was born on February 4, 1935, in Ventura, CA, to Lee and Agnes (nee Payten) Cobb. On February 2, 1957, she married the love of her life, John J. Pado, at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, in Fairmont...

May 28, 2025

James A Evans of Collinsville IL passed away peacefully in his sleep at his home, surrounded by loved ones on May 28th, 2025.

He was born in East St Louis, IL on September 17,1949 to Ed & Geneva Evans who preceded him in death. He is also preceded in death by his dear son Matthew Allen Evans in 2018, a brother...

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...