Obituaries
Obituaries in Highland, Lebanon, Pocahontas, Albion, Allendale, West Salem, Collinsville, and Cisne and their surrounding areas in Illinois
Lois E. Conaway
May 22, 2026
Lois E. Conaway, 86, of Highland, Illinois, formerly of Britt, Iowa passed away Friday, May 22, 2026 at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Highland.
A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m., Friday, May 29, 2026, at First Lutheran Church in Britt, Iowa with Rev. Anna Wolf officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery.
Visitation will be held from 4 to 6...
Ivan Leroy Brock
May 20, 2026
Ivan L. Brock, 94, of Albion, Illinois passed away on Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at Villas of Hollybrook in Mt. Carmel, Illinois.
Ivan was born on July 27, 1931 in Albion, Illinois, the son of Virgil and Edna (Stennett) Brock. Ivan served in the United States Army, stationed in Germany and was a medic in the Korean war. He was a...
Linda S. Schleper
May 19, 2026
Linda Susan Schleper, age 76, of Pocahontas, Illinois, passed away surrounded by the love of her family. She was born on July 4, 1949, in Highland, Illinois, to Edward and Irene O. (Hediger) Wegman.
Linda graduated from Greenville High School in 1967 and later graduated from Central Beauty School in 1969. On August 4, 1972, she married Jerome Alphonse Schleper at...
Juanita Virginia McCorkle
May 19, 2026
Juanita Virginia McCorkle, 96, of Browns, Illinois passed away on Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at her home.
Juanita was born on April 10, 1930 in Crossville, Illinois to Henry and Violet (Hatcher) Garner. She married James “Jim” McCorkle on February 27, 1949 in Grayville, Illinois and they enjoyed over 77 years of marriage.
Juanita was a member of the Browns United Methodist...
Rebecca Dulaney Wyatt
May 17, 2026
With hearts full of gratitude and sorrow, we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Rebecca Dulaney Wyatt, Sunday, May 17, 2026 in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Rebecca was preceded in death by her parents, Dale and Alta Dulaney of Xenia, and her sister, Janet Herman of Xenia.
She was a devoted mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother who loved her family more than anything. Her...
Patricia "Trish" Benedick
May 15, 2026
Patricia “Trish” A. Benedick, 54, of Collinsville, IL, passed away Friday, May 15, 2026, at Anderson Hospital, in Maryville, IL.
She was born on October 18, 1971, in East St. Louis, IL, to Frederick C. and Mary V. (nee Caskin) Menges III.
Trish was a quiet and gentle soul who found comfort in the simple things in life. A true homebody, she...
Steven K. Miller
May 9, 2026
Steven K. Miller, 71, of Collinsville, IL, passed away Saturday, May 9, 2026, at Kindred Hospital in St. Louis, MO.
He was born on May 13, 1954, to Robert and Mary Ellen (nee Husselton) Miller.
Steven enjoyed the simple pleasures in life. He loved going out to eat, relaxing at home while watching television, and most of all, spending time with his...
Alan Lee Lemons
May 4, 2026
Alan Lee Lemons of Flora, IL, 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...
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