All Obituaries
Mary C. Vohlken, age 85 of Carlyle, passed away on Monday, January 18, 2021, at the Carlyle Healthcare Center.
Mrs. Vohlken was born on July 28, 1935, a daughter of Charles and Dovie (nee Stone) Swofford. She married Clarence Vohlken on January 2, 1954, and he preceded her in death on June 30, 1984.
Mrs. Vohlken is survived by her children – Deb Harnetiaux and husband Melvin of Keyesport, David Vohlken and wife Susie of Ormond Beach, Florida, Mike Vohlken and...
Mary C. Vohlken, age 85 of Carlyle, passed away on Monday, January 18, 2021, at the Carlyle Healthcare Center.
Mrs. Vohlken was born on July 28, 1935, a daughter of Charles and...
Hubert A. Schulte, age 82 of Beckemeyer, died at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Breese on Monday, January 4, 2021.
Mr. Schulte was born in Breese, Illinois on August 25, 1938, a son of Arnold H. and Virginia (nee Gehrs) Schulte. He married Betty Wellen on June 18, 1971, and she survives in Beckemeyer.
In addition to his wife Betty, Hubert is also survived by his children – Linda Irvin, David Schulte (Kim), Jamie Schulte (special friend Julie Lackey),...
Hubert A. Schulte, age 82 of Beckemeyer, died at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Breese on Monday, January 4, 2021.
Mr. Schulte was born in Breese, Illinois on August 25, 1938, a son...
Philip J. Schulte, age 72 of Centralia, died at his home for 39 years on January 2, 2021, with his family by his side.
Mr. Schulte was born in Breese, Illinois on January 30, 1948, a son of Arnold H. and Virginia (nee Gehrs) Schulte. Phil worked at Circle Smelting in Beckemeyer for ten years, and later worked as a handyman for various employers in all trades.
Mr. Schulte was survived by two sisters – Mary Ritchey of Beckemeyer and Carol Fischer of...
Philip J. Schulte, age 72 of Centralia, died at his home for 39 years on January 2, 2021, with his family by his side.
Mr. Schulte was born in Breese, Illinois on January 30, 1948,...
Edwin L. Varel, age 85 of Carlyle, passed away at Clinton Manor Living Center in New Baden, Illinois on Friday, January 1, 2021.
Mr. Varel was born on September 8, 1935, in Bartelso, Illinois, a son of Louis and Mary (nee Pingsterhaus) Varel. He married Irlene A. Haukap on November 7, 1962, in Germantown, Illinois, and she preceded him in death on April 13, 2002.
Mr. Varel is survived by a son – Kevin Varel and friend Debbie Dale of Carlyle; a...
Edwin L. Varel, age 85 of Carlyle, passed away at Clinton Manor Living Center in New Baden, Illinois on Friday, January 1, 2021.
Mr. Varel was born on September 8, 1935, in...
Thomas Leroy Thompson, age 73 of Carlyle, passed away at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Breese on Thursday, December 31, 2020.
Tom was born in Ashley, Illinois on January 21, 1947, a son of John W. and Opal Mary (Parker) Thompson. He married Pamela Thompson in Mt. Vernon on September 24, 2009, and she preceded him in death on December 9, 2020.
Tom is survived by his children: Julie Cramer and Doug Young of East Carondelet, IL; Stephen and Krista Thompson of Carlyle, IL; Brenda and Chad...
Thomas Leroy Thompson, age 73 of Carlyle, passed away at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Breese on Thursday, December 31, 2020.
Tom was born in Ashley, Illinois on January 21, 1947, a son of John...
Sharon Kay Wylder (nee Lobstein) joined her beloved husband William in eternal peace and light on December 29, 2020 one year and one day after William left this world. She died from complications due to COVID 19. She was born November 20, 1942 the oldest child of Milton and Genelle. She grew up in East St. Louis, Illinois attending St. Teresa's Academy. She graduated from St. John's School of Nursing as a Registered Nurse.
She married Bill June 8, 1963. After Bill became an...
Sharon Kay Wylder (nee Lobstein) joined her beloved husband William in eternal peace and light on December 29, 2020 one year and one day after William left this world. She died from complications...
Harold Lansing “Lanny” Smith, Jr. of Carlyle, passed away on Tuesday, December 29, 2020, at the age of 78 after a long illness.
He was born the second child of Harold Lansing Smith, Sr. and Martha Jane (Croan) Smith in Louisville, Kentucky. His parents preceded him in death. He married Adele Ritchey in March of 1965, and she survives in Carlyle. In addition to his wife of 55 years, Mr. Smith is also survived by three children – Lance Smith and wife...
Harold Lansing “Lanny” Smith, Jr. of Carlyle, passed away on Tuesday, December 29, 2020, at the age of 78 after a long illness.
He was born the second child of Harold Lansing...
Denny Wilkens, age 86 of Keyesport, died at his home on Saturday, December 26, 2020.
Mr. Wilkens was born on June 15, 1934, in Leaf Valley Township, Minnesota, a son of Dorthea Clara Ida Fuhrmann. He married Patty (Gillett) on June 18, 1955, in Sandoval, Illinois, and she survives in Keyesport.
Mr. Wilkens is also survived by a daughter – Michele Ann Wagner and husband Todd of Vandalia; a son – Keith Edward Wilkens and wife Sandi...
Denny Wilkens, age 86 of Keyesport, died at his home on Saturday, December 26, 2020.
Mr. Wilkens was born on June 15, 1934, in Leaf Valley Township, Minnesota, a son of Dorthea...
Jimmie Isbell Griffin, age 86 of Keyesport, passed away in St. Louis on Thursday, December 24, 2020.
Mr. Griffin was born in Fillmore, Illinois on March 5, 1934, a son of Charles B. and Rena J. (Isbell) Griffin. He married Mary McCracken and they were later divorced. He married Mary Duckworth and they were also divorced. He then married Rita Littell on September 25, 1999, and she survives in Keyesport.
In addition to his wife Rita, Mr. Griffin is also...
Jimmie Isbell Griffin, age 86 of Keyesport, passed away in St. Louis on Thursday, December 24, 2020.
Mr. Griffin was born in Fillmore, Illinois on March 5, 1934, a son of Charles B. and...
Patty James, age 80 of Boulder, passed away at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Breese on Thursday, December 24, 2020.
Mrs. James was born on the family farm east of Boulder on April 4, 1940, a daughter of the late Charles and Hazel (Gambill) Hintz. She married Raymond M. James on March 26, 1959, and he preceded her in death on December 9, 2008.
Mrs. James is survived by her daughters – Kelly Hays and Kim Neff; her grandchildren – Teagan and Carson Neff; a...
Patty James, age 80 of Boulder, passed away at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Breese on Thursday, December 24, 2020.
Mrs. James was born on the family farm east of Boulder on April 4,...