Area Obituaries

Charles H. “Charlie” Missey, age 91 of Saint Jacob, died peacefully Tuesday, June 01, 2021, at his residence in Saint Jacob. He was born on Wednesday, December 25, 1929, in Fertile, MO, the son of Joseph and Belle (nee Sonsoucie) Missey. On Saturday, September 03, 1955, he married Lola (Tootie) M. Missey, nee Reding, at…

Sheryl “Lynn” Walter Owens, age 74, passed away on May 26, 2021. Born in Birmingham, AL, she was a 1964 graduate of Alton High School (IL) where she was a member of the Latin Club. She went on to The University of Illinois where she received a degree in mathematics. After graduating, Lynn worked at…

Jerry Jacoby, 66, of Marine, passed away peacefully surrounded by his daughters on Saturday, May 29, 2021 at Memorial Hospital. Jerry was a decorated Veteran who retired after serving 22 years in the Army. He was one of a kind with a strong passion for his military days. He enjoyed listening to his oldies but goodies, laughing with…

Fremont G. Holzinger, age 81 of Highland, died Saturday, May 22, 2021, at Saint Elizabeth’s Hospital in O’Fallon. Fremont was born on Wednesday, October 11, 1939, in Highland, to  Albert and Frieda (nee Baumgartner) Holzinger.  On October 6, 1962 he married Rita Ottensmeier in Highland,. He was a member of St. Paul Catholic Church, Highland.…

David T Dempsey, 49, of Pin Oak Township, former resident of O’Fallon, born May 14, 1972 at Barksdale AFB, LA, fortified in the Sacraments of the Catholic Church died Thursday, May 27, 2021, at his home. David was ready to be with God after a fulfilling life of meeting special people, seeing remarkable places, and…

Jesse Lee Nishwitz, 76, of Collinsville, passed away on Thursday, May 27, 2021 at St. Louis University Hospital in St. Louis. Jesse was born June 17, 1944 in East St. Louis to Jesse Elmer and Ida Purcell (Work) Nishwitz. He married Phyllis Doyle on November 17, 1971 in Collinsville; together they shared nearly 50 years…

Scott M. Ponder, age 38, of Collinsville, passed away on Sunday, May 23, 2021. Scott was born on May 21, 1983 in Belleville, a son of Dennis Ponder of O’Fallon, and Donna (Smith) Rudd of Collinsville. On October 29, 2012, Scott married Kasey Ninness, the love of his life in Edwardsville. Scott worked for McLanahan…

Thelma Carlene (Macke) Long, age 85, left behind her earthly body and began her eternity with Jesus on Sunday evening, May 23, 2021.  She was born June 20, 1935 in Du Quoin,  to Carl & Alice Macke. After graduating from Du Quoin high school in 1953, Thelma worked for a short time as a secretary…

John M. Donovan, 81, of St. Jacob, born Friday, March 22, 1940 in East St. Louis, IL and passed away peacefully on Friday, May 21, 2021 at Anderson hospital, Maryville. John was a member of St. Jerome Catholic Church, Troy, IL.  He retired from Boeing as an Aeronautical Engineer.  John attended both SIUE And Mizzou…