All Obituaries

Walter F. Haase II, 81, died Saturday, Aug.1, 2020, at his home in rural Worden, Ill. He was born Feb. 20, 1939, in Litchfield, the son of the late Walter and Erna (Comfer) Haase. He married Carol (Hopper) Thomason on Dec. 17, 2004, and she survives.  Walt attended Zion Lutheran School and graduated from Staunton High School in 1957. He then attended Southern Illinois University in Carbondale to study journalism. He graduated from the Washburn Trade School in Chicago where he learned...

Kenneth Lee Black, 89, of Staunton, Illinois, died on August 1, 2020 after a months' long illness.  Ken was born to Howard & Louise Lee Black on January 31, 1931 in Waltonville, Illinois.  In late 1944, Ken's father Howard was killed in action in Europe.  Howard & Ken's mother had divorced prior to the war, and Louise later remarried to Walter Mannen who, like Louise, was deaf.  Ken grew to love & admire Walter, who years later became a beloved...

Nettie Ann Milligan Welch, 86, of Worden, IL died Thursday, July 30, 2020 at Heritage Health in Litchfield, IL. She was born July 4, 1934 to Mr. and Mrs. Bert & Mary (Everett)Milligan in Hillsboro, IL.  On July 28, 1956 Nettie married Kenneth Welch in Worden, IL.    During her lifetime she worked numerous jobs while maintaining a house and shuttling her children and grandchildren to their activities.  Nettie enjoyed long country rides with her husband, yard sales,...

Timothy L. “Tater” Totten, 54 of Staunton, IL died Thursday, July 30, 2020 at Community Hospital of Staunton. Born January 28, 1966 in Hazelwood, MO, he was a son of Mr. & Mrs. Robert L. and Patsy (Dillon) Totten. He worked as a Truck Driver at USF Holland for 24 years. “Tater” was a member of Zion Lutheran Church of Staunton, IL. He loved riding his motorcycle, “Blue” and was an avid Chicago Bears fan. He is survived by his life companion, Donna...

Roman A. Meckles, 52, of Benld, Illinois died Friday, July 24, 2020 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Clayton, MO. Born January 9, 1968 in Staunton, he was a son of John D. Meckles and the late Lois E. (Nepute) Meckles. He worked as a Branch Vice President at Bank of Springfield in Staunton, Illinois. Roman worked for many years in the financial industry. He was an avid golfer, sports enthusiast, and loved the New York Yankees. He is survived by his father, John D. Meckles of Staunton, IL;...

Donald A. Schaefer, 71, of Staunton, Illinois, passed away at 4:30 AM on Monday, July 20, 2020 at his residence in Staunton, Illinois. He was born July 5, 1949 in Alton, Illinois, the son of the late Lawrence J. & Elvita B. (Sauerwein) Schaefer. He married Laurie S. Coyne on November 18, 1972 at Zion Lutheran Church in Staunton, Illinois & she survives. Don was a Steelworker at Granite City Steel in Granite City, Illinois for 43 years, & was a member of the Steelworkers Union....

Frank E. Sabo, 94, of O'Fallon, Missouri, passed away at 1:15 PM on Friday, July 17, 2020 at Progress West Hospital in O'Fallon, Missouri.  He was born December 7, 1925 in Gary, Indiana, the son of the late Frank & Helen (Crum) Sabo.  He married Doris M. Brikner on December 30, 1964 in Staunton, Illinois & she survives.   Frank was employed as an accountant with Pohlman Manufacturing in Chesterfield, Missouri for many years & also for McBride...

Maryann Denise (Welch) McMahon, 61, of Worden, Illinois, passed away on Monday, July 13, 2020 at St. John’s Hospital in Springfield, Illinois.  She was born on May 19, 1959 in Staunton, Illinois to Kenneth & Nettie (Milligan) Welch.  She graduated from Worden High School & was employed with SIU-Edwardsville as a Custodial Engineer.  She enjoyed gardening, fishing, bonfires, cold beer with her friends, spending time with her family & grandkids, & any time...

Mabel P. Hefer, 99, of Scottsdale, Arizona, formerly of Staunton, Illinois, passed away at 8:00 A.M. on Sunday, July 5, 2020 at her residence in Scottsdale, Arizona. She was born March 15, 1921 on a farm west of Gillespie, the daughter of the late John and Emma Henrichs. It was on this family farm where her parents and grandparents settled and lived. She many times was heard saying that the farm was the reason for her good health during her lifetime. She truly loved the farm. However, she...

Kimberly Ann Pickerill, 55 of Worden, Illinois died Tuesday, June 30, 2020 at St. Louis University Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri. She was born June 13, 1965 to Mr. & Mrs. William & Rosemarie (Schneider) Pickerill. She worked at the Centerfire Department at Olin Corporation in East Alton, Illinois for many years, belonging to Laborer’s Local # 338. She was a lifelong member of Worden Christian Church in Worden, Illinois. She attended Staunton Schools and Lewis & Clark...