Obituaries
Obituaries in Highland, Lebanon, Pocahontas, Albion, Allendale, West Salem, Collinsville, and Cisne and their surrounding areas in Illinois
Gary L. Renko
Nov 18, 2025
Gary L. Renko, 71, of Alhambra, IL, passed away on Tuesday, November 18, 2025, at home.
He was born on October 21, 1954, in Richmond Heights, MO, to Louis and Anna (nee Poling) Renko.
Gary lived in the Alhambra area his whole life and graduated from Highland High School in 1973. In his younger years, Gary enjoyed riding motorcycles and had his...
Harold "Leon" Beckel
Nov 18, 2025
Harold “Leon” Beckel, 80, of Cisne, IL, passed away Tuesday, November 18, 2025, at Clay County Hospital in Flora, IL.
Leon was born June 22, 1945, at home in Cisne, IL. to Leo and Faithie (Lowe) Beckel. He married Betty Belle (Tyree) Beckel September 19, 1965, in Cisne, Il. She preceded him in death October 28, 2021.
Leon worked for Morton Buildings...
Robert I. "Bob" Winet
Nov 10, 2025
Robert I. “Bob” Winet, 69, of Pocahontas, IL, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 10, 2025, surrounded by family, after living with dementia the past few years.
He was born on October 26, 1956, in Highland, IL, to James and Elizabeth “Betty” (nee Talleur) Winet. On May 21, 1976, he married Pamela “Pam” Ammann at Evangelical United Church of Christ in...
Clifford Edward "Ed" Wasion
Nov 8, 2025
Clifford Edward “Ed” Wasion, passed away Saturday, November 8, 2025, at Clay County Hospital in Flora, IL.
Ed was born July 12, 1943, to Delbert and Bonnie (Miller) Wasion in Waukegan, IL.
Ed was united in marriage to Karen Joy (Vest) Wasion, in Flora, IL on April 4th, 1962. They celebrated 63 years of marriage.
He retired from North American Lighting in Salem,...
David Earl Hunter
Nov 7, 2025
David Earl Hunter 78, of Pocahontas, IL, passed away Friday, November 7, 2025. David was born on November 5, 1947, in Highland, Illinois, the son of Homer and Ilean Hunter. David married the love of his life, Thelma (Pendegraft) Hunter, on November 29, 1976.
Surviving is his wife, Thelma Hunter; children, David C. (Allie) Hunter, Joel L. (Elaine) Pendegraft, Troy (Genevieve)...
Merle G. White
Nov 4, 2025
Merle G. White, 95, of Highland, IL, passed away peacefully, surrounded by loved ones, at her residence in Highland on Tuesday, November 4, 2025.
Merle was born on March 10, 1930, in Frisbee, MO. She was the daughter of Wesley Clarence and Gertie Crystal (nee Byrd) Adams. Unfortunately, her mother was bedridden with tuberculosis at her time of birth, so Merle...
Dorothy Jane Hazel
Nov 3, 2025
Dorothy Jane Hazel 83, of Grayville, IL passed away on November 3, 2025 at the Haven on the River in Grayville, IL.
Dorothy was born July 21, 1942 in Harrisburg, IL to Edgar and Martha (Cowsert) Smith.
Dorothy married Richard Hazel Sr. and they lived in West Salem, IL. She was a line worker and attended the House of Prayer in Albion,...
Kathryn Ilene Thomason Wood
Nov 2, 2025
Kathryn Ilene Thomason Wood, 90, of Bone Gap, IL passed away on November 2, 2025 at Haven on the River in Grayville, IL.
Kathryn was born December 16, 1934 in Cisne, IL to Ralph and Dorothy (Feller) McCracken.
Kathryn married LaVerne “Ernie” Thomason and they briefly lived in Peoria, IL until moving back to Bone Gap, IL where she raised her three...
Doris M. Luber
Nov 1, 2025
Doris M. Luber of Highland, IL, died Saturday, November 1, 2025. She was 97 years of age.
Doris and her identical twin sister, Dorothy, were the daughters of Oscar and Leona Hoffman of Highland, IL. Dorothy preceded her in death in 2015. Doris was a 1946 graduate of Saint Paul High School and married Walter J. Luber in 1951.
Doris Luber is...
Michael L. Benhoff
Oct 30, 2025
Michael L. Benhoff, 76, of Collinsville, IL, passed away Thursday, October 30, 2025, at his home, surrounded by his family.
He was born on February 16, 1949, in Breese, IL, to Leonard and Marie (nee Sudholt) Benhoff.
Michael lived a life defined by dedication, love, and quiet strength. A proud United States Air Force Veteran, he faithfully served his country for 20...
Dana L. Stevens
Oct 30, 2025
Dana L. Stevens, 65, of Pocahontas, IL, passed away on Thursday, October 30, 2025, at HSHS St. Elizabeth’s Hospital in O’Fallon, IL.
She was born on December 28, 1959, in East St. Louis, IL, to Eugene and Kathryn (nee Wall) Clubb. On December 18, 1982, she married Kenneth Stevens in Collinsville, IL.
Dana has lived in the Pocahontas area since 2008, moving...
Jerry Schell
Oct 30, 2025
Jerry Guy Schell, 81, of Cisne, IL. passed away Thursday, October 30, 2025, at Carle Hospital in Champaign, IL.
Jerry was born on February 29, 1944 to Cecil G. and S. Elizabeth (Hilliard) Schell in Olney, IL. He married Glenda Lowe on May 29, 1965, at Round Prairie General Baptist Church in Cisne, IL. They celebrated sixty wedding anniversaries together.
Jerry retired...
Jack R. Haeffner
Oct 28, 2025
John “Jack” Raffaele Haeffner, age 84 of Collinsville, Illinois was born in East St. Louis, Illinois on November 9, 1940. Jack departed this life on October 28th, in Collinsville, Illinois. Jack was the former owner of “Jack’s Gulf Service” in the later 1960’s and went on to retire after 20 years of service as an automobile mechanic at Laura Buick....
Shawn Michael Tackett
Oct 26, 2025
Shawn Michael Tackett, 28, of West Salem, IL passed away on October 26, 2025 in Noble, IL as a result of a vehicle accident.
Shawn was born May 8, 1997 in Mesa, AZ to Michael and Patricia (Smith) Tackett..
Shawn enjoyed horseback riding, fishing, mud bogging, shooting pool, and hanging with his friends. He always was a helping hand. He had many...
Christina Miller
Oct 26, 2025
Christina Miller, 40, of Troy, IL, passed away Sunday, October 26,2025, at her home, surrounded by her family.
She was born on December 25, 1984, to Randal and Tammy Edwards. In 2005, she married the love of her life, Jeff Miller, at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Collinsville, IL.
Christina was an incredibly selfless woman whose life was defined by compassion...
Richard "Rick" Schmitt, Jr.
Oct 23, 2025
Richard “Rick” Schmitt, Jr., 67, of Lebanon, IL, passed away on Thursday, October 23, 2025, at HSHS St. Elizabeth’s Hospital in O’Fallon, IL.
He was born on March 29, 1958, in Belleville, IL, to Richard and Edith (nee Brown) Schmitt. On February 4, 1989, Rick married Janet Berberich in New Baden, IL.
Rick grew up and lived all his life in Lebanon....
Georgie Ann Kilzer
Oct 22, 2025
Georgie A. Kilzer, 73, of Collinsville, IL, passed away on Wednesday, October 22, 2025, at her home, surrounded by her family.
She was born on January 15, 1952, to Fredrick and Marie (Cotton) Kitchen. On February 8, 2003, she married Anthony Kilzer.
Georgie was a kind and selfless woman who always put others before herself. She found joy in life’s simple pleasures...
Lee M Rinderer
Oct 21, 2025
Lee M. Rinderer, 61, of Highland, IL, passed away on Tuesday, October 21, 2025, at his home surrounded by many loved ones.
He was born January 13, 1964, in Highland, IL, to Henry and Norma (nee Schoeck) Rinderer. On June 17, 1989, he married Angie Friedel at Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Church in Bethalto, IL.
Lee was an active member...
Marion L Harmon
Oct 21, 2025
Marion Levi Harmon, 86, of Centralia, IL passed away Tuesday, October 21, 2025, at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital in O’Fallon, IL.
Marion was born July 15, 1939, to Virgil and Doris (Bradley) Harmon in Johnsonville, IL. He married Gail Fair on June 24, 1960, in Salem, IL, who preceded him in death.
After graduating from Salem High School, Marion served in the United...
Steven E. Sander
Oct 20, 2025
Steven E. Sander, 68, of New Douglas, IL, passed away on Monday, October 20, 2025, at Anderson Hospital in Maryville, IL.
He was born on July 24, 1957, in Highland, IL, to Orville and Jean (nee Tobin) Sander. On September 1, 2006, he married Brenda Kaye Long, in Edwardsville, IL.
Steven was a member of Salem United Church of Christ in Alhambra,...
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