Obituaries
Obituaries in Highland, Lebanon, Pocahontas, Albion, Allendale, West Salem, Collinsville, and Cisne and their surrounding areas in Illinois
Arne F. Dahlgren
Sep 10, 2025
Arne “Fat Fred” Dahlgren, Sr., passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 10, 2025, at John Cochran hospital, in St. Louis, MO.
Arne was born on October 14, 1944, in Westerly, Rhode Island, to the late Arne & Ruth (nee Maine) Dahlgren.
Arne was preceded in death on April 15, 2009, by his beloved wife Cheryl Ann (nee Vincik) Dahlgren, whom he married...
Barry W. Deatherage, Sr.
Sep 9, 2025
Barry W. Deatherage, Sr., 78, of Highland, IL, passed away on Tuesday, September 9, 2025, at Cedarhurst of Highland.
He was born on October 23, 1946, in St. Louis, MO, to Ralph and Brooksie (nee South) Deatherage.
Barry loved to Bass fish. He was the founding member of Tri County Bass Anglers Association. He was a torpedoman on the USS Warrington, a...
Jeannette M. Zobrist
Sep 8, 2025
Jeannette M. Zobrist, 77, of Highland, IL, passed away on Monday, September 8, 2025, at her residence in Highland, IL.
She was born on February 12, 1948, in Highland, IL, to James and Bertha (nee Schmitt) Reidelberger. On June 17, 1967, she married Terry Zobrist at St. Paul Catholic Church, Highland, IL.
Jeannette was a former volunteer at Make a Wish Foundation....
Delores Daiber
Sep 8, 2025
Delores Daiber, 85, of St. Jacob, IL, passed away Monday, September 8, 2025, at Hitz Memorial Home, in Alhambra, IL, surrounded by her family.
Delores was born on the family farm west of St. Jacob, to Benjamin and Edith (nee Noeltner) Mersinger, and attended the one room Qui Vive schoolhouse in St. Jacob Township near her home before transferring to the...
Mary Lou Knight
Sep 4, 2025
Mary Lou Knight, 88, of Grayville, IL passed away on September 4, 2025 at Wabash General Hospital in Mt. Carmel, IL.
Mary Lou was born June 8, 1937 in Albion, IL to Delbert T. and Cuma B. (Pepperworth) Chapman.
Mary Lou married John Knight on December 24, 1957. They had two sons, Ralph E. Knight and Larry W. Knight. Mary Lou was...
Ardyce F. Main
Aug 31, 2025
Ardyce F. Main, 83, of Lebanon, IL, passed away on Sunday, August 31, 2025, at Cedar Ridge Health & Rehab Center in Lebanon, IL.
She was born on April 20, 1942, in Hettinger, ND, to Arthur and Mary (nee Roth) Sprecher. On December 28, 1986, she married Clark Main in Omaha, NE.
Ardyce was a member and held offices with the Philanthropic...
Daniel L. Brown
Aug 31, 2025
Daniel L Brownof Mountain Home, ARJune 11, 1955 - August 31, 2025DANIEL LLOYD BROWN 06-11-1955
Dan Brown was born June 11, 1955, in Monticello, Illinois, to Eldo and Donna Jean (Strange) Brown. Dan is survived by the love of his life, his wife, Chelsey (Alewine) Brown, his brother Lonnie Brown (Missouri), his four daughters, Ladonna Brooke Jones (Illinois), Kim (Gabe) Gamez...
Ivan Porter
Aug 28, 2025
Ivan Lavern Porter, 81, of Cisne, IL passed away Thursday, August 28, 2025, at Veterans Affairs Medical Center, in Marion, IL.
Ivan was born April 28, 1944, in. Berry Township, Wayne County IL, to Clarence and Floral (Turner) Porter.
Ivan retired from the Wayne County Highway Department as a heavy machine operator/mechanic and took pride in his job.
He was a U.S. Army...
Lawrence Ray Michels
Aug 24, 2025
Lawrence Ray Michels, 82, of Ellery, IL passed away on August 24, 2025 at Wabash Senior Living in Carmi, IL.
Lawrence was born in Golden Gate, IL on September 19, 1942 to Vernon and Genevieve (Cowling) Michels.
Lawrence married Patricia “Patsy” Bunting on September 22, 1962. He loved his family, his wife, his three boys and grandkids. He was a man who...
Diane Arnotti
Aug 23, 2025
Diane Arnotti, 79, of Collinsville, IL, passed away on Saturday, August 23, 2025, at Knollwood Retirement Community in Caseyville, IL.
She was born on March 31, 1946, in Crawfordsville, IN, to Dr. Loral and Mildred (nee Dever) Gwaltney.
Diane will be remembered as a kind and loving woman whose gentle spirit touched many people. She dedicated her career to caring for others...
Gavin L. Schlarmann
Aug 21, 2025
Gavin L. Schlarmann, 21, of Highland, IL, passed away on Thursday, August 21, 2025, at HSHS St. Joseph Hospital in Highland, IL.
He was born on June 28, 2004, in St. Louis, MO, to Carl and Kay (nee Wuest) Schlarmann.
Gavin was a member of St. Dominic Catholic Church in Breese, IL, the Highland IAFF Local 3672, and the AFFI. A selfless,...
Derek A. Burns
Aug 20, 2025
Derek A. Burns, 57, of Highland, IL, passed away on Wednesday, August 20, 2025, at his residence.
Born December 23, 1967, in London, England, Derek was lovingly adopted by Jack and Rose (née O’Daniel) Burns. From the very start, Derek’s life was a gift—to his family, to his many friends, and to every community he touched.
Derek’s faith was the cornerstone of...
Joseph A. "Joe" Toenyes
Aug 20, 2025
Joseph A. “Joe” Toenyes, 66, of Alhambra, IL, passed away on Wednesday, August 20, 2025, at Alton Memorial Hospital in Alton, IL.
He was born on February 2, 1959, at St. Mary’s Hospital in East St. Louis, IL, to Joseph and Shirley (nee LaFreniere) Toenyes.
Joe was a loving brother, friend, father, grandfather, and son who was known for meeting every day...
David (Dave) Paul Sexton
Aug 14, 2025
David (Dave) Paul Sexton, 72, of Cisne, IL passed away Thursday, August 14, 2025, at his residence.
Dave was born May 25, 1953, in. Canton, IL, to Dale and Charlotte (Cox) Sexton. Dave married Carolyn Sexton on August 7, 1999, at Sam Dale Lake.
Dave had served in the United States Army serving his country during the Vietnam War. He had worked...
Charles J. Farris
Aug 14, 2025
Charles J. Farris, 97, of Collinsville, IL, passed away on Thursday, August 14, 2025, at Labella Nursing Home in Edwardsville, IL.
He was born on September 7, 1928, in Success, AR, to Charles W. and Ola P. (nee Stevens) Farris.
Charles had a gift for finding joy in the simple things in life. He loved to cast a line and spend hours...
Gary D. Wiesemeyer
Aug 9, 2025
Gary D. Wiesemeyer, 69, of Pocahontas, IL, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, August 9, 2025, at his home in Pocahontas, IL.
He was born on August 28, 1955, in Highland, IL, to Dale and Sara (nee Geries) Wiesemeyer. He married Tammy Haberer on October 14, 2023.
Gary graduated from Highland High School in 1973. Not long after, he began his career at...
Donna Kay Nichols
Aug 5, 2025
Donna Kay Nichols 79, of Albion, IL passed away surrounded by loved ones on August 5, 2025 at Oakview Nursing Home in Mt. Carmel, IL.
Donna was born January 18, 1946 to Lloyd and Chlora Hortin.
Donna had two daughters, Deena (Jim) Downs of Albion, IL and Dana (Matt) Pettigrew of Fairfield, IL. Donna was a loving grandmother of three grandchildren Tiffany...
Juanita B. Loyet
Jul 29, 2025
Juanita (Meadows) Loyet, 89, passed away on July 29, 2025 at her home in Alhambra, Illinois.
Loyet was born January 28, 1936 in Collinsville, Illinois. She graduated from Collinsville High School in 1953. After graduation she worked at Gowan Lumber Company in Collinsville as a bookkeeper. Later she worked for several years at Lefton Iron and Metal Company in East St...
Colin Joseph DeSelm
Jul 28, 2025
Colin Joseph DeSelm, 11, of Highland, IL, died Monday, July 28, 2025 in Highland, IL.
He was born February 13, 2014, to Ryan and Ashley (Nee Hemann) DeSelm, at Missouri Baptist Hospital, St. Louis, MO.
Colin was a member of St. Paul Catholic Church and a student at St. Paul Catholic School. He loved his family immensely and was the best brother....
Virginia E. "Ginny" Erickson
Jul 28, 2025
Virginia “Ginny” Erickson, 83, of Highland, IL, passed away on Monday, July 28, 2025, at Aviston Countryside Manor in Aviston, IL.
She was born on November 15, 1941, in Morehouse, MO, to Willie Leck and Maddie (nee Bozemond) Northington. On September 9, 1961, Ginny married Don Erickson in Belleville, IL.
Ginny was a great mother, grandmother, sister and aunt. She was very...
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