Obituaries

Jun 1, 2025

Herman Neal Warren, 85, of Xenia, IL passed away Sunday, June 1, 2025, at Fairfield Memorial Hospital in the Skilled Care Unit. 

He was born in rural Wayne County October 12, 1939. Herman was the son of the late Caleb Neal & Nova (Harmon) Warren.

 In Herman’s early years he attended a couple one room school the Orchardville area. He attended his...

Jun 1, 2025

Mark T. Becker, 39, of Marine, IL, passed away on Sunday, June 1, 2025, at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, MO, surrounded by his family.

He was born on July 14, 1985, in Maryville, IL, to Dennis and Louise (nee Ruth) Becker. On June 5, 2010, he married Nichole Riechmann at Marine United Church of Christ, Marine, IL.

Mark was a...

May 29, 2025

Mary Christine Backstrom, 69, of New Port Richey, FL passed away Thursday, May 29, 2025, at Morton Plant North Bay Hospital in New Port Richey, FL. She was born October 26, 1955, in Chicago, IL to Joseph and Viola (Springer) Martino. She married Harley Backstrom on August 7, 1976, at Chicago, IL he preceded her in death on February 6, 2016....

May 29, 2025

Violet L. Pado, 90, of Glen Carbon, IL, passed away Thursday, May 29, 2025, at Eden Village Nursing Home in Glen Carbon, IL.

She was born on February 4, 1935, in Ventura, CA, to Lee and Agnes (nee Payten) Cobb. On February 2, 1957, she married the love of her life, John J. Pado, at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, in Fairmont...

May 28, 2025

James A Evans of Collinsville IL passed away peacefully in his sleep at his home, surrounded by loved ones on May 28th, 2025.

He was born in East St Louis, IL on September 17,1949 to Ed & Geneva Evans who preceded him in death. He is also preceded in death by his dear son Matthew Allen Evans in 2018, a brother...

May 20, 2025

Kent P. Recklein, 67, of Caseyville, IL, passed away unexpectedly, on Tuesday, May 20, 2025, at his home in Caseyville, IL.

He was born on June 29, 1957, in Belleville, IL, to Paul E. and Harlene E. (nee Schardan) Recklein. On July 23, 1976, he married the love of his life, Marilyn Shaffer, in Collinsville, IL.

May 17, 2025

Warren S. Waller, 88, of Highland, IL, passed away on the evening of Saturday, May 17, 2025, at HSHS St. Joseph Hospital in Highland, IL.

He was born on July 2, 1936, in Freeport, IL, to Everett and Alma (nee Eli) Waller. On February 4, 1961, he married Carolyn Sheetz.

Warren has lived in Highland...

May 15, 2025

Marvin L. McIntyre, Sr., 84, from Sparta, IL, passed away peacefully and surrounded by family on Thursday, May 15, 2025.

He grew up on the farm learning to fix all the things he broke, which were many. After three years in the US Army, he found work at the railroad at what is now the CSX Rose...

May 14, 2025

Francis H. “Frank” Bandy, 94, of Highland, IL, passed away on Wednesday, May 14, 2025, at home, with his wife, Liz, and his grandson, Joey, by his side.

He was born on February 26, 1931, in Leslie, MO, to Earl and Mellie (nee Mueller) Bandy. On October 3, 1989, he married Liz Sloan in Reno, NV.

May 12, 2025

Linda Abendroth, 68 (Nee Todt), of Highland, IL, passed away on Monday, May 12, 2025, at St. Joseph Hospital, Breese, IL, surrounded by her family.

She was born on August 29, 1956, in Litchfield, IL, to Bernard and Shirley (nee Brown) Todt.  On November 28, 1975, she married Bill Abendroth at St. Paul Catholic Church, Highland, IL...

May 9, 2025

Kay E. Korte, 78, of Lebanon, IL, passed away on Friday, May 9, 2025, at St. Elizabeth Hospital, O'Fallon, IL.

She was born July 24, 1946, to Clarence A. and Ethel (Nee Young) Henning, in Highland, IL.  On October 2, 1970, she married Sy Korte, Jr. in Edwardsville, IL.

Kay was a loving wife to...

May 6, 2025

Diane Marie Prather (nee Cordie), 77 years old, entered her eternal reward sometime mid-morning, 6 May 2025, at her home of residence.

She was born, 27 March 1948, in Belleville, IL.  Diane and her beloved husband of 53 years married 12 June 1971 and reside in Lebanon, IL.

Diane graduated from Lebanon High School in...

May 4, 2025

Carolyn, J. Carpenter, 74, of Mt. Vernon, formerly of Cisne, IL. passed away Sunday, May 4, 2025.

Carolyn was born March 18, 1951, in Fairfield, IL .to Leroy and Dorothy (Deisher) Pope. Carolyn married Willam “Harold” Carpenter on August 28, 1971, at Buckeye Christian Church in Geff, IL. Harold preceded her in death on April 2, 2018....

May 2, 2025

Charlene E. Swift (nee Finder), 77, of Belleville, IL, passed away on Friday, May 2, 2025, at Belleville Memorial Hospital.

She was born on January 3, 1948, in Kansas City, MO, to Harold and Mary (nee Bozada) Finder.

Charlene loved the simple joys in life: watching old western movies, enjoying her morning coffee, and spending...

May 1, 2025

Bruce W. Lorsbach, 72, of Alhambra, IL, passed away Thursday, May 1, 2025, at his home.

He was born February 25, 1953, to Albert and Corenne (nee Fisher) Lorsbach.

Bruce retired from the Laborers’ Union Local 44. He enjoyed hunting small game, fishing, and collecting Native American artifacts. He had a great sense of humor...

Apr 27, 2025

Spencer “Owen” Dye, 94, of Highland, IL passed away Sunday April 27, 2025, at home surround by loved ones and will be laid to rest on Monday May 5, 2025, his 95 th birthday.

Owen was born on May 5, 1930, in Cisne, IL, to Silas and Stella (nee Miller) Dye.  On December 22, 1957, he married...

Apr 26, 2025

James “Shades” N. Nix, 73, of Caseyville, IL, passed away unexpectedly, April 26, 2025, at Mercy Hospital South, in St. Louis, MO.

He was born on January 21, 1952, in Granite City, IL, to James C. and Marie (nee Skibinski) Nix. He was a Veteran of the United States Navy, a seaman third class during the Vietnam...

Apr 25, 2025

Colleen M. Campe, 95, of Troy, IL, passed away after a long battle with Alzheimer’s on Friday, April 25, 2025, at Alhambra Rehab and Healthcare in Alhambra, IL.

She was born on June 29, 1929, in Washington, MO, to Harry and Anna (nee Haberberger) McCallister, and was the third oldest of eight children. On February 26, 1949,...

Apr 25, 2025

Jaxin Wade Lee, 22, of Albion, IL and Grayville, IL passed away on Friday April 25, 2025 at 10:15 p.m. in Edwards County.

Jaxin was born September 9, 2002 in Princeton, IN to Brandi Weissert of Grayville, IL & Dustin Mann of Albion, IL. Jaxin loved his two daughters, Heaven Lee and Delilah Lee. He lived to...

Apr 23, 2025

Robin Keith Mitchell, 64, of Albion, IL passed away on April 23, 2025 at his home.

Robin was born on September 26, 1960 in Topeka, KS to Richard Sr. & Loretta (Jones) Mitchell. He was a Christian and was a member of The House of Prayer in Albion, IL. He enjoyed being outdoors, enjoyed time with his...