Area Obituaries
David L. “Dave” Schmidt
August 17, 1947 – March 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 Aug. 17, 1947, in Highland, IL, to Freemon and Cornelia (née Schoeck) Schmidt. On April 2, 1967, he married…
Read MoreNorma “Babe” Egmon
Norma Egmon, 97, entered peacefully into eternal rest on March 7, 2026, following a brief illness. A devoted mother (and St. Louis Cardinals’ fan), Norma was as beautiful on the inside as she was on the outside. She was considered an inspiration and role model to many. “My best friend” and “Like a mother to…
Read MoreJohn R. Broadhurst, Jr.
June 3, 1950 – March 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,…
Read MoreRichard T. Conley
September 22, 1940 – March 10, 2026 Richard “Dick” T. Conley, 85, of Maryville, IL, passed away Tuesday, March 10, 2026, at his residence. He was born September 22, 1940, in Flora, IL, the son of the late Richard and Kathryn (née Quinn) Conley. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by…
Read MoreJoshua Aaron Davis
Joshua Aaron Davis, 38, a devoted husband, father, accomplished engineer and lover of Jesus, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, March 7, 2026, at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital in O’Fallon. Josh is survived by his beloved wife, Allie Sehr Davis, and his children, Roland, Grace, Miriam (Mimi), and Baby Davis. He is also survived by his loving…
Read MoreKaren Loyet Kuhl
November 4, 1952 – February 27, 2026 God’s secret shopper reviews are in: Karen Kuhl’s life merits a 5-star rating Karen Loyet Kuhl, 73, of O’Fallon, Ill., passed away Friday, Feb. 27, 2026 in BJC Hospice at Memorial Hospital in Shiloh, Ill., after a long struggle with pulmonary fibrosis. If you know Karen, you love…
Read MoreSharon Lee Loyet
February 10, 1952 – February 18, 2026 Sharon Lee Loyet, age 74, of Marine, died Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2026, at Evercare of Edwardsville in Edwardsville. She was born on Sunday, Feb. 10, 1952, in East Saint Louis, IL, the daughter of Eugene W. “Gene” and Janet (née Faires) Keller. She was a member of First…
Read MoreBetty Jane Moeller
Betty Jane (née Wendt) Moeller, 82, of Collinsville, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Feb. 1, 2026. A proud daughter of dairy farmers Melvin and Mildred Wendt, from Ridgeville Corners, OH, she had a great love for the outdoors. She never missed a chance to wade in a cool stream or work…
Read MoreWilma Tabor
Wilma Tabor January 5, 1930 – January 29, 2026 Wilma Tabor, age 96 of Marine, died Thursday, Jan. 29, 2026, at Charter Senior Living Center in Troy. She was born on Sunday, Jan. 5, 1930, in Pierron, the daughter of Emil and Laura (née Knebel) Frisse. On Saturday, Sept. 8, 1951, she married Vincent W.…
Read MoreJackie L. Spears
December 16, 1951 – January 27, 2026 Jackie L. Spears, age 74, of Troy, died Tuesday, Jan, 27, 2026, at Anderson Hospital in Maryville. He was born on Sunday, Dec. 16, 1951, in East St. Louis, the son of Robert and Mary (née Clark) Spears. On Saturday, April 11, 1981, he married Deborah Mae Spears,…
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