All Obituaries

John H. Zenner, 65, of Mt. Olive, IL, passed away at 4:08 AM on Saturday, June 6, 2026 at his residence in Mt. Olive, IL.  He was born January 23, 1961 in Staunton, IL, the son of the late Arthur E. & Doris (Pitt) Zenner. John was employed as a Laborer at McCann Concrete Products in Dorsey, IL. He is survived by four siblings -  Robert (Connie) Zenner of Staunton, IL,  Howard (Lori) Zenner of Staunton, IL,  Andy Zenner of Granite City, IL,  &  Mari ...

Julie Marie Clemons, 55, of Staunton, IL, passed away on Wednesday, June 3, 2026 at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, MO.  She was born September 21, 1970 in Staunton, IL, the daughter of the late Jacob & Janice (Osterbuhr) Scanzoni.  She married John Clemons on July 30, 1999 in Edwardsville, IL & he survives. Julie graduated from Livingston High School with the Class of 1988, & was employed with various Real Estate & Title companies throughout the area.  ...

Karen Ellen Ishum, 68, of Livingston, IL, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 3, 2026 at home with family by her side.  Born February 25, 1958 in Granite City, IL, she was a daughter of the late Mr. & Mrs. George & Ellen (Heise) Ylikopsa.  She married Kenneth Ishum in 1993 & he survives. She worked as a secretary for an insurance agent at State Farm & loved spending time with family & her chihuahuas. She is survived by her husband -  Kenneth Ishum ...

Roy Clifford "Pudge" Fleming, 79, of rural Staunton, IL, passed away at 1:30 PM on Monday, June 1, 2026 at his residence.  He was born October 29, 1946 in East St. Louis, IL, the son of the late Roy & Rose Marie (Dudley) Fleming.  He married Diane Stanley on June 15, 1968 in Worden, IL & she survives. Roy was a Concrete Finisher with Local #90 of East St. Louis, IL, & was a Purple Heart recipient, serving in the U.S. Marine Corps during the Vietnam War.  ...

Margarette A. "Margie" Notter, of Greenville, IL, passed away at 8:45 PM on Sunday, May 31, 2026 at Greenville Nursing & Rehabilitation Center supported & surrounded by loved ones. Margie was born on April 23, 1940 in Waterloo, IL, the daughter of the late Otto & Estelle (Schmeding) Johannsen.  She married Cletus J. Notter on June 23, 1959 in Waterloo, IL & he preceded her in death. Margie had several jobs with all focusing on caring & tending to ...

Roy William Gusewelle, 83, of Staunton, IL - formerly of Prairietown, IL, passed away on Friday, May 29, 2026 at Christian Hospital NE in St. Louis, MO.  He was born February 8, 1943 in Prairietown, IL, the son of the late Edwin & Pauline (Crabtree) Gusewelle. Roy was a Truck Driver & drove for several transport companies, including FS, Staunton Fuel & Materials, ABF, & USF Holland.  He was a Teamsters member & served in the U.S. Army from 1966 to 1972.  ...

Betty Jane Schuette, 76, of Staunton, IL, passed away on Thursday, May 28, 2026 at Mercy Hospital in St. Louis, MO.  She was born September 28, 1949 in Alton, IL, the daughter of the late Clyde L. & Jane (Harrington) Reed.  She married Robert T. Schuette on January 20, 1968 at the Alton Church of God in Alton, IL & he survives. Betty graduated from Civic Memorial High School in Bethalto, IL with the Class of 1967.  She was employed as Office Manager with the Chevrolet ...

Bettesue Shapiro, 76, of Staunton, IL, passed away at 4:23 PM on Thursday, May 28, 2026 at Staunton Health & Rehab Center in Staunton, IL.  She was born October 25, 1949 in Oakland, CA, the daughter of the late Albert & Martha (Spector) Shapiro. Bettesue was employed as an Accounts Payable Manager, & held a Bachelor of Science Degree from the University of Arizona.  She was also an accomplished writer & artist.  She loved nature, the outdoors, her cats, & ...

Gloria J. Behnen, 94, of Staunton, IL, went home to be with the Lord at 4:04 AM on Thursday, May 28, 2026 at Staunton Health & Rehab Center in Staunton, IL.  She was born October 9, 1931 in Germantown, PA, the daughter of the late Frederick G. & Verna (Reamer) Weber.  She married Wayne E. Behnen on September 25, 1970 at Willow Grove Naval Air Station in Pennsylvania, & he preceded her in death on August 6, 2009. Gloria was a loving wife & mother & had been a ...

Russell G. Klein, 81, of Staunton, IL - formerly of New Douglas, IL, passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, May 24, 2026. Visitation will be held from 9 to 11 AM on Saturday, June 6, 2026 at St. Paul United Church of Christ in Staunton, IL, with a Memorial Service to follow.  A private family burial will take place at a later date. Born on March 7, 1945 in Aviston, IL, Russell was the beloved son of George & Mary (Brazinski) Klein.  On July 13, 1968, he married the ...