Obituaries

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...

Oct 24, 2024

Ruth Ann Beaubien (Martin), 82, of O'Fallon, IL, formerly of Mascoutah, IL, born Sept. 29, 1942, in Mascoutah, IL died Thursday, Oct. 24, 2024, at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital, O’Fallon, IL.

Ruthie was a retired administrative assistant, a loving wife, mother, and grandmother.  Her recent passions were her little dog, Tami and just relaxing and enjoying retirement life...

Oct 20, 2024

Dale Owen Elbe, 87, of Mascoutah, IL born Jan. 20, 1937, in East St. Louis, IL died Sunday, Oct. 20, 2024, at Silver Creek Assisted Living in Mascoutah.

Dale was a retired owner and operator of a trucking distribution company for many years. He was a member of Holy Childhood Catholic Church, Mascoutah, IL, 4th Degree Grand...

Oct 17, 2024

Donna E. Grodeon, nee Legler, 90 of Mascoutah, IL, born Feb. 5, 1934, in Mason City, IA, passed away peacefully on Thursday, Oct. 17, 2024, at Brightly Senior Living in Mascoutah.

Donna worked alongside her husband, Keith, for over 50 years at State Farm Insurance in Mascoutah and her greatest joy was spending time with her family....

Oct 12, 2024

Sandra L. Haffner, nee Etling, 78, of Belleville, IL, born May 10, 1946, in Belleville, IL, died Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, at St. Paul’s Senior Community, Belleville, IL.

Sandra was a retired cosmetologist after 35 years of service and worked for Adams Auction Service. She was a member of St. John United Church of Christ in Mascoutah,...

Oct 12, 2024

Arlene E. Hundelt, nee Koeller, 89, of St. Libory, IL, born Jan. 1, 1935, in St. Libory, IL died Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, at the Freeburg Care Center in Freeburg, IL.

Arlene was a homemaker and retired cook from various employments, a member of St. Liborius Catholic Church, St. Liborius Council of Catholic Women, and St. Libory...

Oct 7, 2024

Roseann Hollis, nee Johnson, 81, of Mascoutah, IL, born Dec. 5, 1942, in Seattle, WA, died Monday, Oct. 7, 2024, at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital in O’Fallon, IL.

Roseann was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and a great friend to everyone around her.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Harold and Betty Ann, nee...

Sep 28, 2024

Lori A. Grawitch, nee Cleveland, 63, of Mascoutah, IL, born Aug. 12, 1961, in East St. Louis, IL, died Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024, at her home.

Lori was a registered nurse, working her entire nursing career at Belleville Memorial Hospital and was a member of Holy Childhood Catholic Church in Mascoutah.

She is preceded in...

Sep 28, 2024

Michael J. “Mike” Hougland, Jr., 46, of Mascoutah, IL, born Nov. 20, 1977, in Fort Hood, TX, passed away Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024, at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital, O’Fallon, IL.

Mike was a hardworking man who had a successful career at Reinhold Electric. He was a kind, considerate, and compassionate man. He loved hunting and fishing and had...

Sep 27, 2024

Adele M Ohl, nee Carle, 94 of Mascoutah, IL, born April 2, 1930, in Columbia, IL, died Friday, September 27, 2024, at MarKa Nursing Home, Mascoutah, IL.

Adele retired as the owner and operator of Carle Florist and Greenhouse in Mascoutah, IL and later retired as an administrative assistant for Bank of America. She was a member...

Sep 24, 2024

Danny L. Schrempp, 71, of Mascoutah, IL, born April 24, 1953, in Belleville, IL, died Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2024, at St. Joseph Hospital in Breese, IL.

Danny was a lifelong employee for the city of Mascoutah, starting as an operator for the powerplant, working as a lineman, and retired as the director for the Public Works Department.  ...

Sep 12, 2024

Mark D. Moran, 63, of Mascoutah, IL, born May 12, 1961, in Troy, MO, died Thursday Sept. 12, 2024, at Evelyn’s House in Creve Coeur, MO.

Mark retired as a highway maintenance supervisor for the Illinois Department of Transportation and was a United States Air Force veteran.  He was a member of the American Legion Riders Post...

Aug 31, 2024

JoAnne Hulliung, nee Wilson, 84, of Mascoutah, IL, born May 10, 1940, in Kirkwood, MO, died Saturday Aug. 31, 2024, at her home.

JoAnne spent the majority of her career as the Executive Administrator for Fritz Electric in Belleville. She would later bring those skills to The Ruhl Company where she worked with her son and daughter-in-law...

Aug 31, 2024

Dorothy Caroline Surmeier (nee Martens), 93 of Freeburg, IL, passed away peacefully in her sleep on August 31, 2024. She was born on August 29, 1931, the only daughter of Adolph and Esther (nee Rabe) Martens in rural Venedy, IL. She married her husband, Harry J. Surmeier on October 11, 1960. They were married 59 years at the time...

Aug 24, 2024

Tina L. Davison, nee Strawn, 64, of Nashville, IL, born Oct. 29, 1959, in Belleville, IL, died Saturday Aug. 24, 2024, at her home.

Tina was a retired caregiver for various medical groups.

She is preceded in death by her parents, James R. and Doris M., nee Baldwin, Strawn, Sr., son, Jayce Strawn, grandson, Baby...

Aug 13, 2024

Shirley M. Rohr, nee Brown, 90 of Mascoutah, IL, born Dec. 10, 1933, in Belleville, IL, died Tuesday, Aug. 13, 2024, at Silver Creek Assisted Living.

Shirley and her husband, Irv, owned and operated Mascoutah Sheet Metal from 1966 to 1995.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Alonzo H. and Gertrude, nee Frye,...