All Obituaries

William O. "Bill" Helfer, 91, of Staunton, Illinois, passed away at 1:45 PM on Monday, November 27, 2023 at his residence in Staunton, Illinois.  He was born April 12, 1932 in Hillsboro, Illinois, the son of the late William J. & Venita (Cash) Helfer.  He married Bobbie J. Hasty on June 22, 1957 in St. John's, Missouri & she survives.   Bill was a graduate of Hillsboro High School Class of 1951.  Prior to being drafted into the service, he had...

Meghan E. Dustmann, 22, of Prairietown, Illinois, passed away on Saturday, November 25, 2023.  She was born February 15, 2001 in Alton, IL, to Brett & Casey (McHugh) Dustmann. Meghan is survived by her parents, brother Shane Dustmann, maternal grandmother Charlene Wehrle, & numerous aunts, uncles, & cousins.  She was preceded in death by her paternal grandparents Kenny & Betty Dustmann.  She will be deeply missed by her family, friends, & all those whose...

Charles "Ed" Steele, 88, of Worden, Illinois, passed away at 7:13 AM on Friday, November 24, 2023 at Anderson Hospital in Maryville, Illinois.  He was born October 28, 1935 in Ripley County, Missouri, the son of the late Thomas R. & Mary (Sullivan) Steele.  He was married to Anna Gulley on August 6, 1962 in East St. Louis, Illinois & she passed away on November 10, 2001. He was employed as a Telecommunications Operator at Madison Telco in Staunton, Illinois for...

Damian P. Dobrinich, 58, of Staunton, Illinois, passed away on Sunday, November 19, 2023 near Fillmore, Illinois.  He was born November 22, 1964, the son of the late Nicholas Joseph & Mary Olga (Nardin) Dobrinich Sr.  He married Dimitria "Wah-ker" Sies & they later divorced. Damian worked as a Chemical Operator at Phillips 66 Refinery for 33 years, & also served his country in the U.S. Air Force.  He was a member of St. Michael's Catholic Church of...

Michael James Cabaness, 56, of Mineral, Illinois - a former area resident, passed away at 9:52 AM on Wednesday, November 1, 2023 at Gateway Regional Medical Center in Granite City, Illinois.  He was born July 3, 1967 in Highland, Illinois, the son of the late Paul Joseph & Betty (wolf) Cabaness.  He graduated from Livingston High School in Livingston, IL & was married to Kristi Stanley.  They are now divorced. Michael was an avid drummer & loved music.  He...

Christine M. Dal Pozzo, 91, of Staunton, Illinois, passed away at 10:38 AM on Monday, October 30, 2023 at Hillsboro Rehabilitation & Health Care Center in Hillsboro, Illinois.  She was born February 1, 1932 in Staunton, IL, the daughter of the late Angelo & Christine (Ratzel) Cordani.  She married John B. Dal Pozzo on November 25, 1950 & he passed away on March 18, 2017. Christine was a member of Zion Lutheran Church of Staunton, IL & enjoyed spending time with...

Louise Ann Mayfield passed away gracefully at her home, surrounded by her family, at 9:05 PM on Friday, October 27, 2023.  She was born in Alton, Illinois and had reached the age of 77 years old.  She was the first daughter born to Lawrence & Ruby Straub of Edwardsville, Illinois.  She married Dennis Mayfield on October 1, 1967 in Wood River, Illinois & they reached 56 years of marriage. Louise grew up in Edwardsville, Illinois & graduated from Edwardsville High...

Arthur H. Yarnik Jr., 89, of Staunton, Illinois, passed away at 3:48 AM on Saturday, October 21, 2023 at Anderson Hospital in Maryville, Illinois.  He was born November 25, 1933 in Staunton, IL, the son of the late Arthur & Margaret (Cailotto) Yarnik Sr.  He married Norma J. Pervinsek on June 2, 1956 at St. Michael's Catholic Church in Staunton, IL & she passed away on January 12, 2017. Art attended SIU-Carbondale before he was drafted into the U.S. Navy during the...

Karen L. Ismari, 81, of rural Worden, Illinois, passed away on Monday, October 16, 2023 at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri.  She was born August 17, 1942 in Staunton, Illinois, the daughter of the late Vincent & Laura (Cailotto) Jacobs.  She married Norman Ismari on October 7, 1960 in Carlinville, Illinois, & he survives. Karon was employed as a Schoolteacher at Gillespie Middle School in Gillespie, Illinois for many years, retiring in 2005.  She was a...

Peggy Anne Partridge, 85, of Staunton, Illinois, passed away peacefully at her home in Staunton, IL on Wednesday, October 11, 2023.  She was born July 28, 1938 in Alton, Illinois, the daughter of the late Fred & Madeline (Anderson) Howard.  She married Fred Partridge Sr. on May 2, 1959 in Bethalto, IL & he survives. Peggy's greatest love was her family, they always came first.  She enjoyed camping & watching TV, & was a past member of Bethel Southern...