All Obituaries

Thelma M. King, 79, of Highland, Illinois, passed away at 3:35 AM on Sunday, February 5, 2023 at River Crossing of Edwardsville, illinois.  She was born February 14, 1943 in Ridgway, Illinois, the daughter of the late Lawrence & Eva (Case) Hise.  She married Charles King on April 18, 1963 in Germany & he survives. Thelma was employed as a Secretary for Madison Service Company in Edwardsville, Illinois.  She was also a past member of the First United Baptist Church of...

Dorothy M. (Albrecht) Braasch, 92, of Dorsey, Illinois, passed away at 8:03 PM on Friday, February 3, 2023 at her son's residence near Dorsey, Illinois.  She was born March 15, 1930 in Worden, Illinois, the daughter of the late John & Martha (Kwiatkowski) Albrecht.  She married Charles E. Braasch on April 14, 1951 in Dorsey, Illinois & he preceded her in death on March 16, 2015. Dorothy worked as a Secretary for L&M Railroad until the birth of her first child,...

Bandy M. Eller, 70, of Staunton, Illinois, passed away at 5:11 PM on Friday, January 27, 2023 at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri.  She was born June 26, 1952 in Litchfield, Illinois, the daughter of the late Richard U. Eller Sr. & the late Norma J. (Colbert) Mahanay.   She retired as a Shipping Manager from Duke Manufacturing in St. Louis, Missouri after working there for over 15 years.  Bandy also served in the U.S. Army from 1976 to 1978. She was the...

Janet Lorene Valent, 86 of Staunton, IL, passed away Thursday, January 26, 2023 at Hitz Memorial Home in Alhambra, IL. Born October 5, 1936 in Staunton, IL, she was a daughter of the late Matthew & Pearl (Dohnal) Valent. She worked as an Insurance Agent /Broker for Haas & Wilkerson in St. Louis, MO for many years. She was a member of Zion Lutheran Church of Staunton, a past member of Staunton Country Club ( Ladies golf league), enjoyed playing cards, especially BUNCO. She is...

Gail Hainaut, 66, of Granite City, Illinois, passed away on Friday, January 13, 2023 at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri.  She was born April 10, 1956 in Litchfield, Illinois, the daughter of the late Calvin Hainaut & the late Clara (Senaldi) Mansholt.   Gail was employed as a Utility Technician at Granite City Steel in Granite City, Illinois.  She was a member of U.S. Steel Workers Union Local #1899. She is survived by 1 brother -  Rick (Sheila)...

Marietta M. Welborn, 87, of Staunton, Illinois, passed away at 5 PM on Tuesday, January 10, 2023 at her residence in Staunton, Illinois.  She was born October 15, 1935 in Staunton, Illinois, the daughter of the late Joseph & Lena (Colpi) Cheragotti.  She married Daniel Welborn in 1975 & he passed away in January 2003. Marietta was employed as a Registered Nurse at Community Hospital of Staunton for over 30 years.  She was also a member of St. Michael Catholic Church...

Franklin Junie Basden, 94, of rural Mt. Olive, Illinois passed away at his residence on Tuesday, January 10, 2023. Born October 23, 1928 in Pilot knob, Missouri, he was a son of the late Mr. & Mrs. Frank and Mary May (Malone) Basden. He married Eileen Mills and they later divorced in 1969. He later married Louise Keller and she passed away on April 6, 2012. He worked as a Crane Operator for Laclede Steel in Alton, Illinois for many years. He served in the U.S. Army as a Paratrooper from...

Clara Marie Mansholt, 94, of Staunton, Illinois, passed away at 8:40 PM on Monday, January 9, 2023 at Heritage Health in Staunton, Illinois.  She was born July 6, 1928, the daughter of the late Harry & Margaret (Zdlikofer) Senaldi.  She married Marcus A. Mansholt on December 20, 1958 in Mississippi & he passed away on July 14, 2017. Clara was employed as a Cashier at Bill's IGA in Staunton, IL for many years.  She was also a UFCW member & loved spending time...

William Steven Meyer, 75, of Hamel, Illinois, passed away on Friday, January 6, 2023. He was born January 9, 1947 in St. Louis, Missouri, son of the late Wilbur & Lucille (nee Meyer) Meyer.  He was preceded in death by his parents & his daughter Jennifer Meyer-Ashauer.  He is survived by his wife of 55 years – Amy (Pohlmann) Meyer;  daughter Julie (Aaron) Fish & daughter Billie (Guy) Robinson;  six grandchildren -  Ethan, Morgan, & Peyton...

David Wayne Slifka, 67, of Staunton, Illinois, passed away at 1:20 AM on Friday, December 30, 2022 at Evelyn's House in Creve Coeur, Missouri.  He was born October 14, 1955 in Litchfield, Illinois, the son of the late Frank & Sylvia (McKinnerney) Slifka.  He married Tammy Howerton on August 29, 1987 at St. Paul United Church of Christ in Staunton, Illinois, & she survives. Dave worked as a Truck Driver for over 50 years. He is survived by his wife -  Tammy Slifka...