Obituaries
Obituaries in Highland, Lebanon, Pocahontas, Albion, Allendale, West Salem, Collinsville, and Cisne and their surrounding areas in Illinois
Alan Lee Lemons
May 4, 2026
Alan Lee Lemons of Flora, Illinois, was born on June 28, 1961, to Charles Franklin Lemons and Thelma Ruth Holmes-Lemons. He passed away May 4, 2026 at his home.
He is survived by his brother, Leon (Janie) Lemons. As well as his four daughters—Constance (Jesse Riggleman) Lemons, Amanda (Devon) Fuson, Christina (Joseph) Schuck, and Jennifer (Bruce) Young—and six grandchildren who brought...
Patti Renee Ratcliffe
May 3, 2026
Patti Renee Ratcliffe, 66, of Albion, Illinois passed away on Sunday, May 3, 2026 at Linda White Hospice House in Evansville, Indiana.
Patti was born on November 16, 1959 in Carmi, Illinois to George and Peggy Aborn. She married William Ratcliffe on January 23, 1982 and they enjoyed over 43 years of marriage.
Patti was a member of the Union North Cumberland...
Betty Ann Clutter
May 2, 2026
Betty Ann Clutter, 87, of Bloomington, IN. formerly of Cisne, IL, passed away on May 2, 2026, at HeartStone Health Campus in Bloomington, IN. Betty was born on December 29, 1938, in Loda, IL, to Nels Nelson and Helen (Farmer) Nelson. Betty married Jackie J. “Jack” Clutter on March 11, 1961, in Cisne, IL. He preceded her in death on January...
Alta Kay Krajec
May 1, 2026
Alta Kay Krajec, 76, of West Salem, IL, passed away Friday, May 1st at her home. She was born September 10, 1949, the daughter of LD and Patricia Rothrock.
Alta graduated from Richland County High School in 1967. She received a Bachelor’s degree in Biology and a Master’s degree in Botany from Southern Illinois University. She taught biology at Edwards County...
Anna Marie Graham
Apr 27, 2026
Anna Marie Graham, 71, of Grayville, Illinois passed away on Monday, April 27, 2026 at Hamilton Memorial Hospital in McLeansboro, Illinois.
Anna was born on October 27, 1954 in Fairfield, Illinois to Roy and Wanda (Harrison) Walters. She was the oldest of 5 siblings. She married James Ronald (Ron) Graham in 1985 and they enjoyed over 40 years of married life.
Anna...
Nancy Lee Cornwell
Apr 25, 2026
Nancy Lee Cornwell, 79, of Flora, IL passed away on April 25th, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. Nancy was born on January 1st, 1947, to Harold and Erma Cunningham in Fairfield Illinois. She was the first baby born in Wayne County that year. Nancy lived and worked in Wayne, Effingham, and Clay County, before becoming the owner and operator of...
Linda L. Simmons
Apr 23, 2026
Linda L. Simmons, 76, of Pocahontas, IL, passed away on Thursday, April 23, 2026, at HSHS St. John’s Hospital in Springfield, IL.
She was born on August 2, 1949, in South Roxana, IL, to Loren “Dick” and Virginia (nee Keller) Cuthrell.
Linda was deeply devoted to her children, grandchildren, siblings and nieces and nephews taking immense pride in each of them. They...
Vera L. Henschen
Apr 23, 2026
Vera L. Henschen, age 92, passed away peacefully on April 23, 2026, at Cedarhurst Senior Living in Highland, IL, with her family by her side.
She was born on October 1, 1933, the daughter of Lawrence and Martha (Burgnone) Olive. She graduated from Edwardsville High School in 1951. Vera married LaVerne Henschen on June 5, 1955, at Salem United Church of...
Marjorie Storm
Apr 21, 2026
Marjorie B. Storm, age 90, of Belton, Missouri, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, with friends by her side at Tallgrass Senior Living Center in Overland Park, Kansas.
Marjorie was born on December 4, 1935 to Leo and Margaret (Ashman) Jalinsky. She married Roger Storm on June 2, 1953. She spent 40 years working in the insurance and medical...
Arthur "Art" Warnecke
Apr 20, 2026
Arthur J. “Art” Warnecke, Sr., 94, of Highland, IL, passed away on Monday, April 20, 2026, at Cedarhurst of Highland, in Highland, IL, surrounded by loved ones.
He was born on June 22, 1931, in Milwaukee, WI, to Arthur Ludwig and Frances Marie (nee O’Keefe) Warnecke. On January 5, 1952, he married Delores Alswager in Peshtigo, WI.
Art was a member at...
John W. Wissel
Apr 16, 2026
John William Wissel, 86, of Albion, Illinois, passed away peacefully on April 16, 2026, surrounded by his loved ones.
John was born on November 4, 1939, to Englebert George and Coraline (Summers) Wissel. He married the love of his life, Avalea Chapman, on July 6, 1958, and together they shared more than 67 wonderful years of marriage. He never missed a...
Steven A. Headley
Apr 16, 2026
Steven Andrew Headley, 76, of West Salem, IL passed away into the arms of Jesus at his home on Thursday, April 16, 2026 surrounded by his family.
Steve was born on May 21, 1949 in Bennington, IL to Bill and Dorothy Headley. He was a lifelong pipefitter out of Local 653 in Centralia, IL. He spent his career working across the...
Gordon Poss
Apr 8, 2026
Gordon Poss, 71, of Highland, IL, passed away on Wednesday, April 8, 2026.
He was born on February 2, 1955, in Highland, IL, to Thomas and Rosalie (nee Ratchford) Poss. He married his beloved wife, Helen (nee Wempe) Poss on July 2, 1982, they shared 43 years of marriage.
Gordon loved people and was naturally friendly. He was known for his quick...
Dennis R. Merkle
Apr 7, 2026
Dennis R. Merkle, 73, of Highland, IL, passed away Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in O’Fallon, IL.
He was born on November 29, 1952, in Highland, Illinois, to Richard and Virginia (nee Bohnenstiehl) Merkle. On November 7, 1981, he married Catherine Holland in Jerseyville, IL.
Dennis was a farmer his entire life. As a member of the Highland Sportsman’s...
Henry Halverson
Apr 7, 2026
Henry Halverson, 83, of Collinsville, IL, passed away on Tuesday, April 7, 2024, peacefully at his home in Collinsville, IL.
He was born on November 15, 1942, in Elmwood Park, IL, to Oscar and Josephine (nee Jenderezjewski) Halverson.
Henry worked as a chemical engineer for Olin Winchester Company, where he was recognized for his ingenuity and was credited with six patents related...
James John "Jim" Bruno
Apr 5, 2026
James John "Jim" Bruno, 92, of Fort Myers, FL, formerly of Pocahontas, IL passed away on Easter Sunday, April 5th, 2026, at Douglas T. Jacobsen Veterans Nursing Home in Port Charlotte, FL.
He was born on February 1, 1934, in Pocahontas, IL to Peter and Teresa (nee Vairo) Bruno. On June 9, 1956, he married the love of his life, Myrna...
JaLayne Renee Lionberger
Apr 4, 2026
JaLayne Renee Lionberger (Shaw), 61, of Trenton, IL passed away at her home on April 4, 2026.
She was born on March 2, 1965, in Neillsville, Wisconsin, to Donald Shaw and Eleanor (Demert) Jacobs. She married Thomas Lionberger in 1989, and they had two children.
As a United States Air Force Veteran, JaLayne served her country honorably for 25 years. Her service...
David Levi Churchill
Apr 3, 2026
David Levi Churchill, 67, of West Salem, IL. passed away Friday, April 3, 2026, at his residence.
David was born March 7, 1959, at St. Joseph Hospital in Joliet, IL. to Norman E. and Dorothy J. ( Fuhrman) Churchill. David had worked in the oilfield for several years. He was a big Nascar race fan. In his spare time, he enjoyed...
Sandra Lee Reid
Apr 3, 2026
Sandra Lee (Wyatt) Reid passed away at 1:58 p.m. Friday, April 3, 2026 at her home in Fairfield, Illinois.
Sandra was born in Edwards County on November 30, 1939 to Burlen and Fern (Jenner) Wyatt.
Sandra was joined in matrimony to Norman “N.R.” Reid. The couple welcomed two daughters, Norma Sue and Carla Rose.
Sandra is survived by her daughter Norma (Steve) Sawyer...
Owen Walker Bailey
Mar 29, 2026
Owen Walker Bailey, 15, of Cisne, IL. passed away Sunday, March 29, 2026, at Clay County Hospital in Flora, IL.
Owen was born March 19, 2011 to Ronnie “Ron” Bailey and Charity (Taylor) Bailey in Mt. Vernon, IL.
Owen was a student at Cisne Middle School in Cisne, IL and was a member of the Class of 2026. He enjoyed music and...
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