All Obituaries

James Robert Dannis   James Robert Dannis of Mt. Olive, IL passed away at his home on Thursday, September 8, 2022 at 3:58 a.m. He was 54 years old.   James was born on September 26, 1967 in Litchfield, IL, the son of Robert James Dannis and Jacqueline (Puckett) Dannis. He attended Mt. Olive schools and received a GED. He went on to become a truck driver. He married Sharl Smith, and they later divorced.   James enjoyed fishing, deer and mushroom hunting especially at...

Sherrilyn Jo Wheeler Tatum Sherrilyn Jo Wheeler Tatum passed away on Sunday, August 28, 2022 at 1:12 p.m. at Hallmark Healthcare of Carlinville, IL. She was 71 years old. Sherrilyn Jo was born on June 18, 1951 in Flora, IL to Henry (Newt) Wheeler and Geraldine (Masters) Wheeler. She attended Flora Township High School and graduated in 1969. Sherrilyn Jo was employed at Livingston Pipe and Tube as a clerk. She was a member of St. John Paul II Catholic Church in Mt. Olive, IL. She is...

Jason “Meathead” Andrew Collins passed away at 10:09 p.m. on Wednesday, August 17,2022 at SSM St. Clair Hospital in Fenton, MO with his wife by his side. He was 45 years old.   Jason, the son of Floyd Ralph Collins and Claudia Dianne (Lewis) Collins, was born on May 25, 1977 in Sierra Vista, Arizona. He married Alexandra (Booth) Collins in Litchfield, IL on July 9, 2016. Jason graduated from Mt. Olive High School. He went on to earn an associate degree and worked as a...

After a long, productive life, Richard Kloss died in his sleep on August 11, 2022 in Glen Carbon, IL. He was 99. Although he lived two decades into the 21st century, Richard was a true 20th century man. Born in Gypsum, KS in 1922, Richard moved with his family to Mt. Olive, IL in 1929. He spent his formative years experiencing the Great Depression of the 1930s. After graduating from Mt. Olive High School in 1940, he attended Kansas State University before enlisting in the U.S. Army in 1943,...

Harry Richard Hawkins, Jr., age seventy-five, passed away from complications arising from heart failure on the morning of July 16, 2022. Harry was born on January 15, 1947 in Litchfield, Illinois to Harry Richard Hawkins, Sr. and Rita (Vogt) Hawkins.  Harry resided in Mt. Olive, Illinois.  Harry graduated from Mt. Olive Community High School, attended Missouri University of Science and Technology at Rolla, and served honorably in the United States Army while stationed in...

Valera Darlene Schoen, 84, of Mt. Olive, Illinois passed away on Thursday, July 14, 2022 at 4:30 am at Hitz Memorial Home in Alhambra, IL. Valera was born on February 26, 1938 in Walshville, IL to George Schoen and Erna (Schutte) Schoen. Valera went to the Davis School in New Douglas, IL, Zion Grade School and graduated from Mt. Olive High School Class of 1955. Valera retired in 1993 working for Defense Mapping Agency for 38 years. Valera was an avid Cardinal Fan and enjoyed...

Born January 17, 2022, Gabriel Lucius Green, cherished son of Sarah Albers and Taylor Green of St Louis, MO, was called to heaven on July 6, 2022. Gabriel was like the morning sun that brought the light to all those who knew him every day. As a baptized child of God he is now basking in the light of his Heavenly Father. So easy to smile and laugh, Gabriel resisted naps and bedtime for fear that he might miss something. He was mesmerized by the outdoors, wide eyed when his feet touch the...

Jessica Dianne McCollum of Mt. Olive, IL passed away on Tuesday, June 21, 2022 at 8:18 p.m. at her residence. She was 47 years old. Jessica was born on January 23, 1975, the daughter of Floyd Ralph Collins and Claudia Dianne (Lewis) Collins. She attended and graduated from Staunton school District. She earned an Associate's Degree from Ranken Technical College where her focus was Architecture and Drafting. She was a member of Walshville Baptist Church in Walshville, IL. She is survived...

Ida Maryann Hendriksen passed away at her daughter’s residence on Tuesday, May 31, 2022 at 11:40 a.m. She was 106 years old.   Ida was born on October 28, 1915 in Mt. Olive, IL, the daughter of Otto Victor and Emilia Frances Hartman Kirbach. She attended Mt. Olive schools. She married Harold Hendriksen in April of 1948 in Chicago, Illinois. She was employed at West Suburban Hospital, Mars Candy Factory, and Republic Drill & Tool all in Chicago, IL. She was also employed by...

Timothy M. Friesner passed away at his residence on Wednesday, May 18, 2022. He was 48 years of age. Tim was a baptized and confirmed member of Zion Lutheran Church in Mt. Olive. He graduated from Mt. Olive High School with the class of 1992. Tim was a personable individual who enjoyed getting to know the people he met during his sojourn on earth. His life experiences provided many adventures and knowledge of this world. Due to his landscaping green thumb, many “dead” plants,...