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John J. Johnson, Jr. | Moss Funeral Home

John J. Johnson, Jr., age 80, of Highland, passed away on Friday, August 21, 2026, at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, MO.   He was born on May 31, 1946, in Springfield, MA, a son of the late John J. Johnson, Sr. and Ruth (nee Warner) Johnson. In addition to his parents, he is preceded […]

Mary Ellen and Dr. Roger Dean Williams, DDS

Mary Ellen (née Kyle) Williams passed away peacefully on Friday, July 23, 2026, in Sun City Center, FL. She was 89 years old. Mary fought a long, courageous battle with congestive heart failure, facing her illness with the same grace and resilience that defined her entire life.   Born in 1936 to Dr. Raymond Kyle […]

Ralph H. Langhauser | Moss Funeral Home

Ralph H. Langhauser, age 86, of Breese, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 15, 2026, at Cedarhurst of Breese.   He was born February 29, 1940, in Little Prairie, Wade Township, IL, a son of the late Leo and Gertrude (nee Kampwerth) Langhauser.   In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by […]

Bonnie S. Lappe | Moss Funeral Home

Bonnie S. Lappe, age 68, of Aviston, passed away Sunday, August 9, 2026, at her home. She was born March 27, 1958, in Breese, a daughter of the late George and Agnes, nee Wiese, Lappe.   In addition to her parents, Bonnie was preceded in death by her brother, Dennis Lappe.   Bonnie is survived […]

Jerome “Jerry” E. Middeke, Sr.

Jerome “Jerry” E. Middeke, Sr., age 91, of Aviston, Illinois, passed away on Thursday, August 6, 2026, in Ponte Vedra, Florida. He was born on March 20, 1935, in Aviston, the son of the late Bernard and Mary (nee Hellmann) Middeke.   On September 10, 1956, he married Helen (nee Heimann) Middeke at St. Francis […]

Rex A. Whitecotton | Moss Funeral Home

Rex A. Whitecotton, age 71, of Highland, IL died on August 10, 2026, at 2:30 a.m. at St. Joseph’s Hospital, Highland, IL.   Rex was born September 21, 1955, to Roy and Gladys (Followell) Whitecotton.   Rex and Kay met at WOW Camp in West Frankfort. Love at first sight – definitely shared socks! They […]

Josephine M. “Josie” Timmermann | Moss Funeral Home

Josephine Marie “Josie” Timmermann, age 91, of Breese, passed away Wednesday, July 29, 2026, at Aviston Countryside Manor. She was born on October 28, 1934, in St. Rose, the daughter of the late Frank and Anna (nee Boenhoff) Timmermann. Josie lived a quiet, meaningful life centered on service, her faith, and her work caring for […]

Loretta E. Trame | Moss Funeral Home

Loretta E. Trame, age 101, of Breese and formerly of Beckemeyer, passed away Thursday, July 30, 2026, at HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital in Breese. She was born November 13, 1924, in Albers, a daughter of the late William and Clara (nee Beckmann) Korte. On October 22, 1946, she married Edwin A. Trame at St. Bernard […]