Obituaries

Betty Liening, age 89 of Breese and formerly of Carlyle, passed away at her home on Friday, June 6, 2025.

Betty was born in Beckemeyer on January 4, 1936, a daughter of Anton and Elizabeth (Isaak) Aarns. She married John E. Liening on July 24, 1954, in Beckemeyer and he preceded her in death on May 3, 2000. ...

John Michael Rolfingsmeyer, 76, of Ridge Manor, FL, passed away on May 25, 2025. John was born in Breese, IL, on November 29, 1948.



John retired from General Motors, Lake Orion, MI., in 2003, and spent his retirement years in Ridge Manor, FL., loving life with his wife Marie (Wuebbles), who survives.



John was...

Margie Ann Taylor, aged 84, of Carlyle, peacefully passed away on May 28, 2025, at the Carlyle Healthcare Center. Born on April 4, 1941, she was the cherished daughter of Clyde and Edith (Simms) Short. Margie married Charles Taylor on November 22, 1959, who sadly preceded her in death in 1974.

She is cherished and...

Patrick J. Hitpas, age 77, of Breese, Illinois, died peacefully surrounded by his family on Monday, May 19, 2025, at Trenton Village. Patrick was born on November 4, 1947, in Saint Louis, Missouri, to the late Edwin and Mary (Hustedde) Hitpas.

Pat lived a life filled with purpose, integrity, and kindness. He was a...

Delbert W. Higgins passed away at his home in Carlyle on Sunday, May 11, 2025, at the age of 78.

Mr. Higgins was born on December 8, 1946, in Breese, Illinois, a son of the late Elmer and Lorraine (nee Sommers) Higgins. Delbert cherished his life with Patricia (Rensing) Higgins, to whom he was united in marriage...

Joyce Arleen (Washburn) Cranford, of Carlyle, passed away at the age of 83, on Monday, May 5, 2025, at her daughter's home in Carlyle, surrounded by her family. She was born October 30, 1941, in Breese, Illinois, the daughter of Herbert and Alta (Corson) Washburn. Ms. Cranford attended Carlyle Grade School and...