Obituaries

Jan 18, 2025

   Harold L. “Tyke” Schempp, 67, of Belleville, IL, born Oct. 22, 1957, in Breese, IL died Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025, at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital, O’Fallon, IL. 

    Harold was a retired laborer for Kettler Casting Co. in Belleville. He enjoyed being outdoors and working on cars, especially his 1955 Chevy Bel Air.

    He his preceded in death by...

Jan 18, 2025

   Terry A. Kissel, 83, of Belleville, IL, born March 19, 1941, in Belleville, died Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025 at Mar-Ka Nursing Home in Mascoutah, IL. 

   Terry was a retired scarfer from Granite City Steel and a member of United Steel Workers of America. He was a 1959 graduate of Mascoutah High School and a 1962 graduate of Belleville Area...

Jan 13, 2025

   

Richard L. “Dick” Condon, 93, of Mascoutah, IL, born March 27, 1931, in Mascoutah, died Monday, Jan. 13, 2025, at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital, O’Fallon, IL. 

 Dick was a retired machinist from Marsh Stencil Company in Belleville, a member of Mascoutah Moose Lodge #815 and a United States Navy Korean War veteran. 

 He is preceded in death by his parents, Curt J....

Jan 10, 2025

Sylvia Sue Hulliung, 83, born October 19, 1941, in Belleville, IL passed peacefully in her home in Mascoutah, IL on January 10, 2025, with her loving husband by her side.

 Sylvia was preceded in death by her parents Sylvester and Mary (Hasty) Vratney, Brother James Vratney, Sister Rosie (Tom) Webster, Brother Thomas Vratney, Great Grandson Jah’Zavion Mosley, Grandson Justin Sterling and...

Jan 9, 2025

Marilyn J. Lamb, nee Zapp, 88, of Belleville, IL, formerly of Mascoutah, IL, born Nov. 5, 1936, in Belleville, IL died Thursday, Jan. 9, 2025, at the Four Fountains in Belleville, IL. 

Marilyn worked at the Mascoutah Elementary School and ran Mascoutah Little League for many years. She was a member of St. John United Church of Christ in Mascoutah, IL. 

She...

Jan 4, 2025

   Carol J. Flannery (born Cologera Josephine Pumilio to John and Frances [LoMedico] Pumilio on 6 Mar. 1942, in Frankfort, NY) passed away on 4 Jan., 2025, at Marka Nursing Home in Mascoutah, IL. The family wishes to thank Marka’s staff for the diligent care they provided her and to Moll Funeral Home for their compassion while planning her memorial.

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Dec 23, 2024

   Tamala “Tami” A. Press, nee Funk, 62, of Belleville, IL born Dec. 19, 1962, in Belleville, IL died Monday, Dec. 23, 2024, at her home. 

   Tami was a supervisor aide at Mascoutah Elementary School for over 30 years.

   She is preceded in death by her father, Dennis E. Funk, father-in-law and mother-in-law, Ralph and Elsie Press, and nephew, James...

Dec 22, 2024

   Jeanette A. Zinck, nee Fritz, 88, of Mascoutah, IL born Sept. 17, 1936, in Mascoutah, IL, died Sunday, Dec. 22, 2024, at St. Joseph’s Hospital, Breese, IL. 

   Jeanette was a retired postal worker from the Mascoutah Post Office. She was a member of St. John United Church of Christ, Mascoutah and Mascoutah V.F.W. Auxiliary.

   She is preceded in death...

Dec 21, 2024

   Lauri D. Coates, nee Crumley, 62, of Mascoutah, IL born Jan. 15, 1962, in Scott AFB, IL died Saturday, Dec. 21, 2024, at Bria of Mascoutah. 

   Lauri was a homemaker and worked in civil service.

   She is preceded in death by her father, Larry D. Crumley.

   Lauri is survived by her mother, Marilou S., nee Schanz, Crumley; her husband,...

Dec 8, 2024

Leonard E. Cleary, Jr., 80, of Mascoutah, IL born Aug. 6, 1944, in Chicago, IL died Sunday, Dec. 8, 2024, at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, MO. 

Leonard was a former assistant state’s attorney for St. Clair County, IL. He was a member of the Holy Childhood Catholic Church in Mascoutah. He enjoyed piloting small aircraft in his spare time. Leonard...

Dec 2, 2024

James “Jim” P. Thompson, 70, of Freeburg, IL born June 19, 1954, in Belleville, IL died Monday, Dec. 2, 2024, at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, MO. 

 Jim retired from the north Chrystler Plant in Fenton, MO. He also drove tractors for Eckert’s Family Farms as what he called his “fun job”. He was a member of the Local 136 in...

Nov 30, 2024

   William “Bill” Feldman, 83, of Mascoutah, IL born Sept. 24, 1941, in Brooklyn, NY died Saturday, Nov. 30, 2024, at Belleville Memorial Hospital. 

    Bill retired as a CMSgt. from the U. S. Air Force after 26 years of service and then worked civil service at Langley AFB as Deputy Commander of the Services Squadron. He was a U....

Nov 28, 2024

   Carla Ann Caskey, nee Brand, 69, of Mascoutah, IL born May 12, 1955, in Portland, OR died Thursday, Nov. 28, 2024, at her home. 

   Carla was a homemaker. She enjoyed gardening, collecting rocks, and spending time with her grandchildren.

   She is preceded in death by her parents, Elwin “Carl” and Judy Ann, nee Amie, Brand, a brother, Elwin “Buddy”...

Nov 23, 2024

 Gene D. Gove, 70, of Mascoutah, IL born July 1, 1954, in Greenville, SC died Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024, at Bria of Mascoutah. 

 Gene was a retired motorcycle mechanic. 

 He is preceded in death by his parents, Joe and Elizabeth, nee Clifton, Gove.

 He is survived by two sons, Steven (Patricia) Gove and Gene Gove; four grandchildren, Jospeh, David, Jacob, and Cameron Gove;...

Nov 21, 2024

Mary Lou Biebel, nee Winkeler, 83, of Mascoutah, IL born Aug. 4, 1941, in Breese, IL died Thursday, Nov. 21, 2024, at Memorial Care Center in Belleville, IL. 

 Mary Lou was a homemaker and a member of Holy Childhood Catholic Church in Mascoutah. 

 She is preceded in death by her parents, George and Rose, nee Wilken, Winkeler, her husband, Oliver L. C....

Nov 14, 2024

Melba J. Wiggins, nee Anderson, 82, of Mascoutah, born Sept. 12, 1942, in Hohenwald, TN died Thursday, Nov. 14, 2024, at her home.

Melba was a retired beautician.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Owen and Ruth, nee Smith, Anderson, a daughter, Vickie Wiggins.

She is survived by her husband, Allen...

Nov 12, 2024

Eileen J. Wiederanders, nee Durre,100, of Valley Park, MO formerly, a 60-year resident of Mascoutah, born Nov. 9, 1924, in Payne, OH, died Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2024, at St. Clare Hospital, Fenton, MO.

Eileen was a homemaker and a 53-year member of P. E. O. Sisterhood.

She is preceded in death by her parents, William...

Nov 8, 2024

Joshua L. “Josh” Duffie, 45, of Smithton, IL, born on June 3, 1979, in Belleville, IL, passed away on Friday, Nov. 8, 2024, at Memorial Hospital in Belleville, IL.

Josh worked for Vee-Jay Cement Contracting Company in St. Louis, MO.  He was a member of the Son of the American Legion in St. Libory IL and Laborers...

Nov 2, 2024

Charlotte H. “Blondie” Wombacher, nee Albers, 89, of Mascoutah, IL, born Sept. 8, 1935, in Lively Grove, IL died Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024, at her home.

Charlotte retired alongside her husband, Dan, at Dan’s Used Cars and Parts and White Top Inn Tavern in Mascoutah, IL.  She was a member of Holy Childhood Catholic Church and the...

Oct 30, 2024

It is with heartfelt sadness that we announce the passing of Diana Lynn (nee Wonycott) Burt on October 30, 2024, in Mascoutah, IL. Diana Lynn (nee Wonycott) Burt was born on June 30, 1949, in Newport News, Virginia.

She was a special education teacher for 14 years in Marissa, IL early in her career. Later, she was...