Area Obituaries

Dale Wildhaber, age 78 of Saint Jacob, IL, died Wednesday, October 11, 2023, at Hitz Memorial Home in Alhambra, IL.   He was born on Thursday, November 16, 1944, in Highland, IL, the son of  Albert and Viola (nee Prott) Wildhaber.   On Saturday, May 8, 1965, he married Christine E. M. Wildhaber nee Morrison …

Michael R. Holley, age 71 of Collinsville, IL, born December 13, 1951 in East St. Louis, IL, passed away on Friday, October 13, 2023 at his residence surrounded by family.   Michael was a retired chemical operator.  He was an avid Beatles fan, enjoyed woodworking, gardening, attending sporting events, and watching Notre Dame football.  Most…

Christopher T. Buskirk, 44, of St. Jacob, IL, born  April 17, 1979 in Belleville, IL and passed away on Sunday, October 1, 2023 at St. Joseph’s Hospital, Highland, IL. Chris enjoyed going to Eminence, MO and consider it his second home.  He was always ready for a fishing or hunting trip. Spending time with his…

Sharon A. Thompson, 82, Of Bailey, CO (Formally of O’Fallon and Troy, IL), Born July 9, 1941 in E. St. Louis, IL. Passed away Monday, September 4, 2023 at Cherrelyn Healthcare Center, Littleton, CO. Preceding in death were her parents, Earl Thompson and Mildred (Burroughs) Thompson; Daughter, Stephanie Ping; and Sister, Amelia Henry. Surviving are…

Lola J. Kelley, 91, of St. Jacob, IL, born Saturday, June 25, 1932 in Highland, IL and passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 1, 2023 surrounded by her loving family. She was a long time member of St. Jacob United Church of Christ, St. Jacob, IL where she was a very active volunteer with the…

Alfonso L. Lewis, age 86 of Troy, IL, born October 07, 1936 in Montgomery, AL, passed away on Tuesday, August 15, 2023 at Evelyn’s House Hospice Center in Creve Coeur, MO. Alfonso loved his family and friends and the time they spent together. He also greatly enjoyed traveling the world. Alfonso served in the United…

Richard Frederick Wohlschlag, Jr. was a dedicated individual who lived a life full of love, kindness, and care. He was born on June 12, 1944, in Belgrade, Missouri to his parents, Marjorie Jeannette (Eye) Wohlschlag and Richard Frederick Wohlschlag, Sr. Richard departed this life September 14, 2023.  Richard’s journey was one that touched the lives…

Brandon J. “BJ” Thomason, 44, of Troy, IL, was born May 30, 1979 in Danville, IL and passed away on Tuesday, September 12, 2023 at St. Louis University Medical Center, St. Louis, MO.  He graduated from Bismarck Henning High School in 1997 and then attended Danville Area Community College. He received his degree in Criminal…