Obituaries
Obituaries in Highland, Lebanon, Pocahontas, Albion, Allendale, West Salem, Collinsville, and Cisne and their surrounding areas in Illinois
Dennis Ray Splittorff
Jan 29, 2026
Dennis Ray Splittorff, 69, of Albion, Illinois passed away on January 29, 2026, culminating a hard-fought and courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. He transitioned peacefully from this life, into the arms of his loving Father, surrounded by his loving family at the Linda White Hospice House in Evansville, Indiana.
Dennis, affectionately referred to as “Denny” was born May 22, 1956 to...
Betty Jean Simmons
Jan 27, 2026
Betty Jean Simmons, 85, of Clay City, IL went to her forever home Tuesday, January 27, 2026, at Deaconess Gateway Hospital in Newburgh, IN surrounded by family.
She was born on May 29, 1940, to Herman E. Sullens and Evelyn (Bricker) Sullens in Clay City, IL.
She married Ira Lee Simmons on August 31, 1957, in Henderson, KY. He preceded her in death...
Helen M. Chalcraft
Jan 26, 2026
Helen M. Chalcraft, 85, of Ellery, Illinois passed away on Monday, January 26, 2026, at The Villas of Holly Brook in Mt. Carmel, Illinois.
Helen was born October 10, 1940, in Wayne County, Illinois to Thomas Ralph and Emily (Fisher) Smerdon. She married Paul Chalcraft October 10, 1959, and they enjoyed over 66 years of marriage. In her lifetime, she worked...
Mitzie Bruce Karraker
Jan 16, 2026
Mitzie Bruce Karraker, 79, formerly of Fairview Heights, Illinois, passed away on January 16, 2026, at his home in Tunnel Hill, Illinois. He was born on November 20, 1946, in Cairo, Illinois.
He was united in marriage to Sharon Ketcham Karraker on July 30, 1979, in Vandalia, Illinois, and together they shared many years of love, family, and partnership.
Mitzie was a...
Charles Sweet
Jan 14, 2026
Charles E. Sweet, 80, of Collinsville, IL, passed away on Wednesday, January 14, 2026, at his home in Collinsville, IL.
He was born on October 8, 1945, in East St. Louis, IL, to Edward and Annabelle (nee Bozart) Sweet. On November 21, 1964, he married the love of his life, Jacqueline “Jackie” Dammerman, in Belleville, IL.
Charles was known to many as...
Dennis "Mel" Koch
Jan 13, 2026
Dennis “Mel” Koch, 78, of Highland, IL, passed away on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, at his residence.
He was born on September 19, 1947, in Highland, IL, to Louis and Estelle (nee Dill) Koch.
Dennis graduated from Highland High School in 1965. His nickname Mel came from a High School teacher that mispronounced his first name, and it stuck. He started college...
Thomas L Nance
Jan 12, 2026
Thomas L. “Leroy” Nance, 101, of Pocahontas, IL, passed away peacefully, Monday, January 12, 2026, at Holy Family Hospital, Greenville, IL.
Leroy was born June 18, 1924, to Lee and Nellie (Nee Farmer) Nance, in Hartford, IL. On June 29, 1944, he married Mildred Plog in Milwaukee, WI.
He was a member of Old Ripley Church of Christ, American Legion and Masonic...
Paul Bruce Kaimann
Jan 11, 2026
Paul B. Kaimann, 88, of Collinsville, IL, passed away Sunday, January 11, 2026.
He was born February 6, 1937, to Herman and Opal (nee McKinney) Kaimann. He married his high school sweetheart, Maureen A. Murphy on October 19, 1957, in Collinsville, IL.
Paul served in the United States Air Force, in South Dakota, before moving his family back to Collinsville, Illinois.
He was...
Grace Lorene Johnson
Jan 10, 2026
Grace “Lorene” Johnson, 99, “affectionately known as Granny” of Cisne, Illinois passed Saturday morning January 10, 2026, at her home.
She was born on April 21, 1926, in Farrington Township in Jefferson County, the sixth child of Johnie Morris Pierce and Anna Belle (French) Pierce. Lorene married Chester Ray Johnson on February 2, 1944, at the home of Rev. Nelson Shields...
Joan Dickshot
Jan 8, 2026
Joan Dickshot, 76, of Highland, IL, passed away on Thursday, January 8, 2026, at St. Louis University Hospital in St. Louis, MO.
She was born on February 14, 1949, in Highland, IL, to Leo and Lois (nee Mollet) Goestenkors. On July 24, 1971, she married Curtis “Skip” Dickshot in Pocahontas, IL.
Joan was a member of St. Gertrude Catholic Church in Grantfork,...
Archie L Butcher
Jan 8, 2026
Archie L. Butcher, 80, owner/operator of Butcher’s Excavating, of Orchardville, went to be with the Lord on January 8, 2026. He passed away at home surrounded by his family.
Archie was born to Glen and Stella Mae (Lawrence) Butcher on April 11, 1945. He married Linda Holleman on July 3, 1965, and they celebrated sixty years of marriage last year.
Over the...
Ronald Dale Compton
Jan 6, 2026
Ronald Dale Compton, “R-Dale”, 68, of Albion, Illinois passed away on Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at his home in Albion, Illinois.
R-Dale was born on April 6, 1957 in Mt. Carmel, Illinois, the son of Sandra K. Compton. He grew up in Albion and was a member of the Missionary Baptist Church of Albion. He was a guest member of Albion...
Eleanor Marie Case Ephraim
Jan 6, 2026
Eleanor Marie Case Ephraim, 91, of Bone Gap, Illinois passed away on January 6, 2026, at her son’s home in Bone Gap, Illinois.
Eleanor was born in Olney, Illinois on October 15, 1934 to Alice (Scherer) and Russell Koertge. On June 18, 1952 she married Ivan Case and they shared 42 years together.
Eleanor is survived by 2 sons, Karl (Kathy) Case...
Del Illene Beckman
Jan 6, 2026
Del Illene Beckman, 95, of Highland, IL, passed away peacefully at home on the morning of Tuesday, January 6, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family.
She was born at home in St. Louis, Missouri, on December 29, 1930, the daughter of Samuel and Evalyne (nee Rosenburg) Murray. Del graduated from Cleveland High School in St. Louis in 1949, and...
Daniel G. "Dan" Barr
Jan 4, 2026
Daniel G. “Dan” Barr, 62, of St. Louis, MO, passed away on Sunday, January 4, 2026, at Christian Northeast Hospital.
He was born on January 17, 1963, in St. Louis, MO, to Glenn and Pat (nee Barton) Barr.
Dan grew up in Dellwood, MO, and attended Hazelwood Central High School. He worked as a Millwright for multiple companies over the years, but...
Anna W. "Ann" Plocher
Jan 2, 2026
Anna W. “Ann” Plocher, 99, of Highland, IL, passed away peacefully on Friday January 2nd at San Gabriel Memory Care facility, Highland, IL.
She was born Nov. 23, 1926, to Anton G. and Wilhelmina “Minnie” (Nee Goestenkors) Korte, at home in Pocahontas, IL. On Jan. 5, 1946, she married Edwin A. Plocher, at Camp Robinson, Little Rock, AR.
She was a member...
Peggy J. Gabriel
Dec 31, 2025
Peggy J. Gabriel, 82, of St. Jacob, IL, passed away on Wednesday, December 31, 2025, at Edwardsville Nursing and Rehab, in Edwardsville, IL.
She was born on May 29, 1943, in Vulcan, MO, to Herbert and Leona (nee Adams) Miller.
Peggy was a devoted woman of faith whose life was firmly rooted in God and family. Her love for the Lord guided...
Sharon A. Whetstone
Dec 31, 2025
Sharon Annalie Fout Whetstone of Albion, IL passed away peacefully on December 31, 2025 at Oakview Nursing Home in Mt. Carmel. She was born on October 11, 1940 in Mt. Erie, Illinois to Carrol and Thelda (Moats) Fout. Sharon married the love of her life, Walter Whetstone, on November 26, 1987, and together they enjoyed 13 years of marriage until...
Josie "Marlene" Huelsmann
Dec 29, 2025
Josie “Marlene” Huelsmann, 77, of Highland, IL, passed away peacefully, Monday, December 29, 2025, at St. Louis University Hospital, surrounded by her family.
Marlene was born August 17, 1948, to Joe and Mildred (Nee Ingram) Phelps, in Birmingham, AL. On November 12, 1976, she married Jim Huelsmann in Birmingham.
She was a very active member of First Baptist Church in Highland, IL....
Jeffery Quinn Hunley
Dec 27, 2025
Jeffery Quinn Hunley, 57, Parkersburg, IL passed away on Saturday, December 27, 2025 at Helia Healthcare in Olney, IL.
Jeff was born May 5, 1968 in Olney, IL to Quinn and Clara (Swarens) Hunley. He was an EMT, and enjoyed his work helping others. He worked for the Edwards County Ambulance Service for 20 years. He enjoyed being around his family,...
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