Obituaries
Obituaries in Highland, Lebanon, Pocahontas, Albion, Allendale, West Salem, Collinsville, and Cisne and their surrounding areas in Illinois
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...
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,...
Ruby "Eileen" Slover
Dec 27, 2025
Ruby “Eileen” Slover, 100, passed away peacefully in her sleep at Salem Township Hospital on December 27, 2025.
She was born June 1, 1925 in Orchard Township the daughter of John Kell and Vera (Silvey) Henson. She married her prince charming, Forrest Slover on July 29, 1944 in Fort Riley, Kansas. He preceded her in death on November 28, 2000.
Forrest and...
Carolyn Sue Myers
Dec 26, 2025
Carolyn Sue Myers, 82, of Albion, IL passed away on December 26, 2025 at Deaconess Gateway Hospital in Newburgh, IN surrounded by her loved ones.
Carolyn was born December 28, 1942 in Evansville, IN to Merritt and Ethel (Strunk) Gee.
Carolyn attended the First Baptist Church in Albion, IL. She retired from Champion Laboratories after almost 40 years of dedicated service. She...
Chol "Suki" Boicourt
Dec 25, 2025
Chol “Suki” Boicourt, 74, of Collinsville, passed away on December 25, 2025, at her home in Collinsville, IL.
She was born on October 25, 1951, in South Korea. On April 20, 1980, she married the love of her life, Thomas Boicourt.
Chol was a woman of deep faith, generous spirit, and a heart for service. She loved to travel, embracing every opportunity...
Patricia Rose Switzer
Dec 25, 2025
Patricia Rose Switzer, 92, of Highland, IL, passed away on Thursday, December 25, 2025, at St. Joseph Hospital in Highland, IL.
She was born on October 27, 1933, in East St. Louis, IL, to Luke and Rose (nee Putz) Schutzenhofer. On July 11, 1953, she married Joseph “Joe” Switzer in East St. Louis, IL.
Patricia was a member at St. Paul Catholic...
Essie C. "Mema" Brooks
Dec 19, 2025
Essie Catherine (Taylor) Brooks, 95, Lebanon, IL, died peacefully on Friday, December 19, 2025, at Methodist Hospital in San Antonio, Texas.
Essie was born April 25, 1930, To Charles A. and Louisa E. (Wink) Taylor, of Greater London, England.
As a teenager, she developed her quick wit, tenacity, and “street smarts” in the mean London streets during the constant bombing of the...
John L Doty
Dec 16, 2025
John L. Doty, 58, of Sorento, IL, passed away on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, at his residence, surrounded by loved ones.
He was born on October 22, 1967, in Centerville, IL to John D. and Virginia (nee Jones) Doty.
John was an over the road truck driver, Lazy Day Trucking. He was a loving father and grandfather. John loved working on cars...
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