Obituaries
Obituaries in Highland, Lebanon, Pocahontas, Albion, Allendale, West Salem, Collinsville, and Cisne and their surrounding areas in Illinois
Thomas F. "Tom" Lyerla
Aug 28, 2026
Thomas F. “Tom” Lyerla, 76, of Marine, IL, passed away on Friday, August 28, 2026, at home, surrounded by his family.
He was born on October 1, 1949, in Highland, IL, to James Richard and Mary Ellen (nee Gillespie) Lyerla Sr. On April 22, 1977, Tom married the love of his life, Cheryl “Cheri” Ahlmeyer, in Marine, IL.
Tom Lyerla was a...
Cynthia "Cindy" Wright
Aug 26, 2026
Cynthia “Cindy” Eileen Wright, 65, of Johnsonville, Illinois, passed away August 26, 2026, at Carle Hospital in Urbana, IL.
Cindy was born on November 15, 1960, to William “Bill” O. and Carolyn Sue (Pike) Johnson in Fairfield, IL. She married Gene Wright in Henderson, Kentucky; they shared thirty-four years of marriage before her passing.
Cindy had been a CNA in the local...
Alvin Carrol Rodgers
Aug 23, 2026
Alvin Carrol Rodgers, 85, of Cisne, Illinois, passed away Sunday, August 23, 2026, at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, MO.
Carrol was born on September 19, 1940 to Archie and Iva L. (Richards) Rodgers in Cisne, IL. Carrol was a self-employed truck driver. He served in the United States Army and was a veteran of the Vietnam War. He was a...
Marie C. Bimes
Aug 22, 2026
Marie C. Bimes, 89, of Highland, IL, passed away on Saturday, August 22, 2026, at Hitz Memorial Home in Alhambra, IL.
She was born on Sunday, March 21, 1937, in Highland, IL, the daughter of Adolph A. and Edith M. (nee Wirtz) Determann. Marie married David Bimes on Saturday, June 22, 1957, at Grantfork United Church of Christ. After their marriage,...
Thanasis "Tom" or "Sakis" Lakiotis
Aug 20, 2026
Thanasis “Tom” or “Sakis” Lakiotis, 71, of Highland, IL, passed away on Thursday, August 20, 2026, at his home.
He was born on May 13, 1955, in Piraeus, Greece, to Charalampos and Kalliopi (nee Liapidis) Lakiotis. On August 18, 2002, he married Kathryn Hansgate (nee Knittel) in Wheaton, IL. Tom was previously married to Ann Isaacson, who preceded him in death...
Trudy Renee Woodward
Aug 19, 2026
Trudy Renee Woodward, 56, of Fairfield, Illinois passed away on Wednesday, August 19, 2026 at her residence.
Trudy was born on January 15, 1970 in Anaheim, California, the daughter of Daniel and Brenda (Forbus) Woodward. She attended Little Prairie Christian Church in Albion, Illinois; and was a member of the Women’s Auxiliary at the Mt. Carmel, Illinois VFW. She loved being...
Bradley E. "Brad" Hartnagel
Aug 18, 2026
Bradley E. “Brad” Hartnagel, 57, of Pocahontas, IL, passed away on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, at Greenville Nursing & Rehab in Greenville, IL.
He was born on September 17, 1968, in Highland, IL, to George and Sharon (nee Haberer) Hartnagel.
Brad enjoyed being outdoors, especially scouting, hunting, and fishing. He also had a passion for racing. For many years, he worked as...
John W. Smith
Aug 15, 2026
John W. Smith, 80, of New Baden, IL, passed away on Saturday, August 15, 2026, at HSHS St. Elizabeth Hospital in O’Fallon, IL.
He was born on July 13, 1946, in East St. Louis, IL, to William L. Smith and Violet M. Swager.
John was deeply committed to helping people in all his professional careers as well as the community. He had...
Terry Lee Cook
Aug 11, 2026
Terry L. Cook, 78, of West Frankfort, IL, passed away peacefully on August 11, 2026, surrounded by her family.
Terry was born on February 10, 1948 to Edward and Loretta (Brown) Platt in St. Louis, Mo. She married Lewis R. Cook Sr. in 1979 at Odin, IL. He preceded her in death on January 20, 2005.
Terry had worked at North American...
William H. "Bill" Owen IV
Aug 8, 2026
William H. “Bill” Owen IV, 63, of Highland, IL, passed away on Saturday, August 8, 2026, at home.
He was born on June 30, 1963, in East St. Louis, IL, to Wiliam H. Owen III and Juanita Susan (nee Boyle) Anderson.
Bill will be remembered for his big laugh, kind heart, and fun-loving personality.
Bill was a naturally gifted tradesman who could fix...
Sherry G. Kesner
Aug 8, 2026
Sherry Gail Kesner, 70, closed her eyes for the last time on Saturday, August 8, 2026, at her home in Highland, Illinois. She was surrounded by the people who loved her and passed peacefully with her family by her side.
Her husband of 29 years, Terry L. Monical, will miss her dearly. He endearingly called her “Sweetie” and often referred to...
Deloris Gash
Aug 7, 2026
Deloris E. Gash, 87, of Albion, Illinois passed away on Friday, August 7, 2026 at Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt. Vernon, Illinois.
Deloris was born on January 3, 1939 in Sailor Springs, Illinois, the daughter of Virgil and Dorothy (Cook) Johnson. She married Larry E. Gash in 1960, and they lived north of Albion, Illinois, enjoying many happy years until his...
Kenneth M. "Matt" Anders
Aug 7, 2026
Kenneth M. “Matt” Anders, of Highland, IL, passed away suddenly, on Friday, August 7, 2026, in Highland, IL.
He was born on November 26, 1964, at St. Mary’s Hospital in East St. Louis, IL, to Kenny and Brenda (nee Bryant) Anders. On September 14, 1985, he married Diane Hart in Blackwell, AR.
Matt was the founding member of the Papa Club. Being...
Diana Jo Berger
Aug 6, 2026
Diana Jo (Hart) Berger, 79, of Albion, Illinois passed away peacefully to heaven on Thursday, August 6, 2026 at Heart to Heart Hospice in Evansville, Indiana.
Diana was born May 4, 1947 in Olney, Illinois to David L. and Dorothy (Timmons) Hart. She attended school in Edwards County. She followed in her parents footsteps in becoming a teacher, earning her teaching...
Bette B. Bowlby
Aug 6, 2026
Bette B. Bowlby, 96, of Troy, IL, passed away on Thursday, August 6, 2026, at La Bella of Edwardsville.
She was born on August 18, 1929, in Oakland, CA, to Ami and Elza (nee Blondin) Clements.
Bette is a 1949 graduate of Richmond High School in Richmond, CA. In her college experience, she learned the 3 different dialects of American Sign Language...
Frank L. Mueller
Jul 28, 2026
Frank L. Mueller, 85, of Highland, IL, passed away on Tuesday, July 28, 2026, at his home, surrounded by loved ones.
He was born on February 14, 1941, in St. Louis, MO, to Lester and Mary (nee Smith) Mueller. In 1971 he married Shirley Jones, in Granite City, IL, this marriage ended in divorce.
Frank loved his family. He was a hard-working...
Arthur E. "Art" Wolfe
Jul 21, 2026
Arthur E. “Art” Wolfe, 80, of Highland, IL, passed away on Tuesday, July 21, 2026, at his home in Highland, IL.
He was born on January 14, 1946, in Murphysboro, IL, to Horace and Irene (nee Brown) Wolfe. On July 11, 1987, he married Cheryl Swafford at Murphysboro First Baptist Church in Murphysboro, IL.
Art grew up in Murphysboro and graduated from...
Sandra J. Kibble
Jul 19, 2026
Sandra J. Kibble, 67, of Highland, IL, passed away on Sunday, July 19, 2026, at Evercare of Breese, IL.
She was born on November 25, 1958, in Highland, IL, to Donald and Jean (Tabor) Oestringer.
Sandra has lived most of her life in the Highland area having grown up here and graduated from Highland High School in 1976. She lived a brief...
Martha Sue "Marty" Lawler
Jul 18, 2026
Martha Sue “Marty” Lawler, 89, of Lebanon, IL passed away at her home with her family by her side on Saturday, July 18, 2026.
She was born on September 15, 1936, to Edward Maloney and Sallie Maloney (nee Mecum). Marty lived her early life in Ridgway, IL with her 4 brothers and 5 sisters. After high school she worked in Ridgway...
Charles P. Soroka, Jr.
Jul 13, 2026
Charles P. Soroka, Jr., 84, of Pocahontas, IL, passed away on Monday, July 13, 2026, at HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital in Highland, IL.
He was born on November 24, 1941, in St. Louis County, MO, to Charles P. and Gloris S. (nee DeLozier) Soroka. On October 1, 1967, he married Rita Robinson.
Charles was preceded in death by his wife, Rita Soroka;...
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