Obituaries

Mar 12, 2026

David L. “Dave” Schmidt, 78, of Highland, IL, formerly of Williamsfield, IL, passed away on Thursday, March 12, 2026, with his family by his side.

He was born on August 17, 1947, in Highland, IL, to Freemon and Cornelia (nee Schoeck) Schmidt. On April 2, 1967, he married Jane Phyllis Schoeck at the St. Jacob UCC in St. Jacob, IL.

Dave “Schmitty”...

Mar 10, 2026

Joyce Ruth Shreve, 93, of Cisne, Illinois passed away Tuesday, March 10, 2026, at Axiom Rehab and Health Care in Flora, IL.

Joyce was born March 13, 1932, at Johnsonville, IL. to Fred and Blanche (Vaughn) Pond. She married Lester Gayle Shreve on May 7, 1949, in Wayne City, IL. They shared 73 years of marriage together before his passing on...

Mar 8, 2026

John Richards Broadhurst, Jr., 75, of Highland, IL, passed away on Sunday, March 8, 2026, at home, surrounded by his family.

Dear Family and Friends,

It is with deep respect and love that we share the life and legacy of John Richards Broadhurst, Jr.

Born in Dalhart, Texas, on June 3, 1950, to John R. and Henriette (nee Wingate) Broadhurst, Sr., John spent...

Mar 7, 2026

Kent Leslie Marks, 54, of Evansville, Indiana, passed away Saturday, March 7, 2026, in West Salem, Illinois.

Kent was born September 30, 1971, in Olney, Illinois, to Gene and Imogene (Vaughan) Marks. He grew up in the Edwards County area and spent his life farming. Kent was a member of Marion Christian Church. He served as a past president of the...

Mar 7, 2026

Shirley B. Giovando, 90, of Collinsville, IL, passed away Saturday, March 7, 2026, at Liberty Village in Maryville, IL.

She was born on September 13, 1935, in East St. Louis, Illinois, to Arthur and Frances (nee Hoffman) Waghorn. She married the love of her life, John Giovando, on January 1, 1952, in Arkansas.

Shirley was a devoted housewife and homemaker whose greatest...

Mar 6, 2026

Mar 3, 2026

Delores M. Rinderer, 91, of Highland, IL, passed away on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, at Aviston Countryside Manor in Aviston, IL.

She was born on January 18, 1935, in Highland, IL, to Adolph and Gertrude (nee Schwarz) Daiber.

Delores was born and raised in Highland, IL, and worked on the family farm her whole life. She would always made sandwiches or bake...

Mar 1, 2026

Justin “JR” Suess, 32, of Edwardsville, IL, passed away peacefully, Sunday, March 1, 2026, at Barnes Jewish Hospital, St. Louis, MO, with his family by his side.

JR was born April 2, 1993, to Kevin and Lori (nee Kampwerth) Suess, in Maryville, IL.

He was a heavy equipment operator for the IUOE Local 520 out of Granite City, IL. JR started at...

Feb 26, 2026

Larry E. “Grumpy” Michael, 89, of Highland, IL, passed away on Thursday, February 26, 2026, at home, surrounded by family.

He was born on February 1, 1937, in Napoleon, OH, to Guy and Adeline (nee Floehr) Michael. On March 8, 1958, he married Frances Tift in Angola, IN.

Larry moved to Highland with his wife, Frances, in December of 1974, from Reading,...

Feb 19, 2026

Janice M. Straeter, 74, of Highland, IL, passed away on Thursday, February 19, 2026, at home, surrounded by family.

She was born on June 22, 1951, in Breese, IL, to Edmund and Dolores (nee Beckmann) Wellen. On May 7, 1971, she married Virgil Straeter in Aviston, IL.

Janice graduated from Mater Dei High School in 1969, then got her certificate from Sanford...

Feb 16, 2026

Donald Buren Cullison, 93, of Albion, Illinois passed away on Monday, February 16, 2026 at Oakview Nursing and Rehabilitation in Mt. Carmel, Illinois.

Donald “Donny” was born on August 6, 1932 in Albion, Illinois to Edward and Mary (Smith) Cullison. He was a member of the United States Army. He married Phyllis J. (Taylor) Cullison and they enjoyed many years together...

Feb 15, 2026

Kenneth Eugene Martin, 75, of West Salem, Illinois passed away on Sunday, February 15, 2026 at his residence.

Kenneth was born on February 4, 1951 in Chicago, Illinois to Harold and Lillian (Satre) Martin. He served our country in the United States Army from 1970-1972. He married Mary Jane Fishel in 1978 and they had many happy years together. He was...

Feb 15, 2026

Richard L. “Dick” Faust, 86, of Lebanon, passed away on Sunday, February 15, 2026.

Born on August 30, 1939, Richard was a lifelong resident of Lebanon, where he grew up on the family farm and built a life rooted in hard work, faith, and family. He was an agricultural farmer, raising cattle and hogs in earlier years, and dedicating himself to...

Feb 12, 2026

Jeffrey Alan Carlson, 65, of Mt. Carmel, Illinois passed away on Thursday, February 12, 2026 at Carle Foundation Hospital in Champaign, Illinois.

Jeff was born on January 10, 1961 in Fairfield, Illinois to Charles and Patricia (Walker) Carlson. He grew up in the Edwards County area, attending West Salem Grade School and Edwards County High School. He worked as an auto...

Feb 8, 2026

Marilyn “Kay” Mason, 83, of Wadesville, Indiana passed away on February 8, 2026 at Heart to Heart Hospice House in Evansville, Indiana.

Kay was born in Olney, Illinois on June 28, 1942 to Loren M. and Pluma (Smith) Litherland. She married Robert L. “Bob” Mason in 1961. They spent many happy years together and were active in Edwards County and the...

Feb 7, 2026

Sandra A. “Sandy” Sutter, 85, formerly of Highland, IL, passed away on Saturday, February 7, 2026, at her residence in Imperial, MO.

She was born on October 10, 1940, in East St. Louis, IL, to Ralph and Myrtle (nee Reeder) Shellito. Sandy grew up in East St. Louis before moving, where she graduated from Belleville East High School in 1959 and...

Feb 3, 2026

Stanley Zdan Sr., age 93, passed away peacefully on February 3, 2026, at Good Samaritan Hospital in Mount Vernon, Illinois.

Stanley was born April 24, 1932, in St. Louis, Missouri, Stan was a devoted husband and family man. He shared 75 years of marriage with his beloved wife, Ann Irene Zdan, whom he married at the age of 18. Together, they...

Feb 2, 2026

Joyce A. Kandlbinder, 81, of Ferguson, MO, passed away on Monday, February 2, 2026, at Caseyville Nursing Home in Caseyville, IL.

She was born on February 4, 1944, in St. Louis, MO, to Lambert and Dorothy (nee Noell) McMillen.

Joyce was a gentle and loving woman whose life was defined by kindness, patience, and devotion to her family. She found joy in...

Feb 1, 2026

Pamela S. “Pam” Moore, 70, of Belleville, IL, passed away on Sunday, February 1, 2026, at Memorial Hospital in Belleville.

She was born on October 21, 1955, in East St. Louis, IL, to Milton and Ruth (nee Frazer) Moore.

Pam was a free spirit who loved to connect with nature. She was a dragon lover and storyteller. She used art as a...

Jan 31, 2026

Thomas Allen Orrel, 84, of Albion, Illinois passed away on Saturday, January 31, 2026 at his home in Albion, Illinois.

Tom was born on October 12, 1941 in West Salem, Illinois, the son of Frank J. and Carrie (Liddle) Orrel. Tom was a Navy Veteran. He was also a former New York City Police Officer. After that time, he was located...