Derek James Higginbotham

Mar 26, 2025

Derek J. Higginbotham, 25, passed away on March 26, 2025 at Anderson Hospital in Maryville, IL.

Derek was a loving son to Shirley Baucom, brother to Dustin Higginbotham, nephew to John Baucom and Eva Marie Murray, grandson to Sandra Higginbotham, and uncle to Westin Kinworthy.

He was preceded in death by his father Brian Higginbotham,...

Kenneth E. Walden

Mar 26, 2025

Kenneth E. Walden of Edwardsville, IL passed away March 26, 2025. He was born October 4, 1935, to parents William and Gladys Walden. He married Mary Carletta Winegar on November 12, 1954 in Hannibal, MO.

Kenneth was a retired business owner who enjoyed hunting, fishing, traveling, and his cats: Sweetie and Tucker. He was a member of...

Robert Kussmann

Mar 21, 2025

Robert Kussmann, 70, of Caseyville, IL (formerly of Chicago, IL), passed away Friday, March 21, 2025.

He was preceded in death by his parents Jakob and Anna (Schanz) Kussmann, sister Ursula Withers, mother-in-law Marianne Meier, and brother-in-law Donald Meier.

Robert was the beloved husband of Diane (nee Meier), dear son-in-law of Robert Meier, fond brother-in-law...

James Elmoine Cashion

Mar 19, 2025

James Elmoine Cashion, age 90, of Caseyville, Illinois, passed away March 19, 2025.

He was born on April 26, 1934 in Rockwood, Illinois to the late Everet Cashion and Mammie Costoliow.

James was married to Carol Cashion for over 65 years.

He worked for the railroad for many years and retired with the...

Linnea A Vesley

Mar 18, 2025

Linnea  A. Vesley, 78, passed away peacefully on March 18th 2025 at Alton Memorial Hospital. She was born on September 24, 1946 to Ross and Lola Brewer. She is survived by her daughter, Danielle Suess, of Double Springs, AL., and her son Jeffrey Vesley (Amy) of Ohio, IL, and her grandchildren: Blake Erisman, Kendyl Suess, Mikaela Suess, Landen Vesley,...

Daniel A. Mullin

Mar 16, 2025

Daniel A. Mullin, 50, of Troy, IL passed away on March 16, 2025 in Maryville, IL.

He was born on October 16, 1974 in Escanaba, MI to Virginia (Vicki) and Michael (Daniel) Mullin.

He Graduated from Escanaba High School in 1993, and joined the United States Air Force that same year. He was proud to...

Joseph Howard Gossett

Mar 14, 2025

Joseph Howard Gossett passed away on March 14, 2025, at age 88, surrounded by loved ones. He spent much of his life in service to his country, his community, and his fellow Christians.

Joe proudly served his country in the United States Air Force Strategic Air Command and then dedicated himself to public safety as a Kentucky...

Nina Jean Stevens

Mar 13, 2025

Nina Jean Stevens, nee Hale, passed away on March 13, 2025.

She was born August 14, 1953 to parents Stephen D. Hale and Alma B. Hale, nee Murphy.

She married the love of her life, Bob Stevens, on September 7, 1973.

Nina was a retired...

Gary Lee Soehnlin

Mar 11, 2025

Gary Lee Soehnlin, 71, of Collinsville, IL past away Tuesday, March 11, 2025 at Highland Health Care in Highland, IL.

Gary was born on August 4, 1953 to Patricia Sue Moore and Norman L. Soehnlin. He is survived by his sons Gary Lee Soehnlin Jr. of Collinsville, IL, Joshua Lee Soehnlin (Robin) of Jerseyville, IL and two...

Kenneth Perry Mumper, Sr.

Mar 9, 2025

Kenneth Perry Mumper, Sr., 82, of Collinsville, IL, passed away Sunday, March 9, 2025 at Anderson Hospital in Maryville, IL. Kenneth was born April 10, 1942 and was a graduate of the Collinsville High School class of 1961.

Kenneth was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather.

He retired from CH Robinson in 2000 after...