Obituaries

Aug 8, 2022

Robert O. “Bob” Hefner, 84, of Mascoutah, IL, born September 12, 1937, in Breese, IL died Monday, Aug. 8, 2022, at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital, O’Fallon, IL.

In 2000, Bob retired from Empire Comfort Systems in Belleville, IL as a stove mounter, after 43 years of employment. He was a member of Holy Childhood Catholic Church in Mascoutah...

Aug 6, 2022

Anna May Krausz, nee Yarber, 88, of New Baden, IL born October 30, 1933 in Mascoutah Township, St. Clair County, IL relocated to Heaven on Saturday, August 6, 2022 from Mar-Ka Nursing Home in Mascoutah.

Anna May was an awesome mother, grandmother, and dedicated farm wife.  Employment included the Hat Factory in Mascoutah, housekeeper at St. Elizabeth...

Jul 26, 2022

Irma Mary (Friesen) Davis, 81, of Mascoutah joyously entered the presence of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Tuesday, July 26, 2022, the result of a massive stroke.

Irma is survived by her husband of fifty years, Denny Cecil Davis, of Mascoutah. She is also survived by their only child, a daughter, Nancy Peterson, and her...

Jul 22, 2022

Mark C. Zapfe, 51, of Mascoutah, IL born Feb. 27, 1971, in St. Louis, MO died Friday, July 22, 2022, at his home.

Mark was a Federal Civil Service employee at Scott AFB, IL and was a U. S. Navy veteran. Mark loved his Camaro, he was a mechanic, he enjoyed building model airplanes and he was...

Jul 20, 2022

Jerry W. Carnako, 64, of Mascoutah, IL born April 30, 1958, in Carmel, CA died Wednesday, July 20, 2022, at Memorial Hospital East, Shiloh, IL.

Jerry was a retired SMsgt from the U. S. Air Force, serving from April 1979 until June 2001 and also retired from Federal Civil Service June 30, 2022, after 21 years of...

Jul 15, 2022

Walter Kent Perschbacher, 82, of Arlington Heights, IL born Jan. 11, 1940, in Shiloh, IL, died Friday, July 15, 2022, at First Community Medical Center in Chicago, IL.

Kent was a retired schoolteacher.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Walter J. and Iona Mae, nee Brinkmann, Perschbacher.

Surviving are several cousins....

Jul 11, 2022

Arlene M. Haas, nee Toensing, 93, of Mascoutah, IL, born September 23, 1928, in Okawville, IL died Monday, July 11, 2022, with her children by her side.

In her younger years, Arlene worked for State Farm Insurance in Belleville.  She was a member of Holy Childhood Church in Mascoutah.  Surely there is BINGO in heaven, because Arlene...

Jul 10, 2022

Paul E. Berner, 73, of Mascoutah, IL, born Oct. 6, 1948, in Belleville, IL, died Sunday, July 10, 2022, at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital, O’Fallon, IL.

Prior to his retirement, Paul worked as a coal miner and later as a respiratory therapist and was a member of the UMWA.

Paul is preceded in death by his...

Jul 8, 2022

Richard C. “Dick” Frederking, 71, of Okawville, IL formerly of Pinckneyville, IL born June 12, 1951, in Belleville, IL, died Friday, July 8, 2022, at his home.

Dick was employed at MCA Records in Pinckneyville for 30 years. He loved to watch Cardinal baseball and the NFL. Dick’s pride and joy was his red Camaro. He was...

Jul 4, 2022

John M. Kistner, 64, of Mascoutah, IL, born Nov. 15, 1957, East St. Louis, IL, died Monday, July 4, 2022 at Memorial Hospital in Belleville, IL.

John was currently employed, serving 25 years as a school bus driver, for the Mascoutah Community School District 19 and was an avid fisherman.

He is preceded in death...

Jul 1, 2022

Earl E. Layman, 89, of Shiloh, formerly of Mascoutah, IL, born April 11, 1933, in Corvallis, OR died Friday, July 1, 2022, at Cedar Creek of Shiloh.

Earl was a retired SMSgt from the United States Air Force as a member of the Security Police and was a Korean and Vietnam War Era veteran. He was a...

Jun 29, 2022

Dorothy B. Schanz, nee Krausz, 95, of Mascoutah, IL, born Aug. 17, 1926, in Mascoutah Twp., IL died Wednesday, June 29, 2022, at her home.

Dorothy was a retired seamstress, a member of St. John United Church of Christ in Mascoutah and member of the Mascoutah Women of the Moose Chapter 392.

Dorothy is preceded...

Jun 29, 2022

James M. "Jim" Walter, 68, of Mascoutah, IL, born Sept. 16, 1953, in Belleville, IL died Wednesday, June 29, 2022, at his home.

Jim was a grain and livestock farmer and a member of St. Clair County Farm Bureau.

Jim is preceded in death by his parents, Merl B. and Leona F., nee Hulliung, Walter...

Jun 20, 2022

Tracy Rehbein Gray, 60, of Mascoutah, IL born May 24, 1962, in Belleville, IL and died Monday, June 20th, in Mascoutah, IL.

Tracy retired in 2019 as an Associate Dean of Distance Learning at SWIC in Belleville, IL, and taught online at Lindenwood University. She was a 1980 graduate of Mascoutah High School, 1984 graduate of the...

Jun 19, 2022

Stephen A. Mueth, 67, of Mascoutah, IL, born Dec. 16, 1954, in Belleville, IL died Sunday, June 19, 2022, at St. Louis University Hospital.

Stephen was retired from Schnucks after 30 years of service and also a grain farmer, all of his life.  He was an active member of Holy Childhood Catholic Church, Mascoutah, IL and a...

Jun 19, 2022

Genie F. White, nee Showalter, 70, of Mascoutah, IL, born April 9, 1952 in Scott AFB, IL died Sunday, June 19, 2022, at Memorial Hospital, Belleville, IL.

Genie was a retired schoolteacher from Freeburg District 70.  She taught early childhood special education and kindergarten.  She was an advocate for children with disabilities.  Genie was an active member...

Jun 16, 2022

Joann K. Arthur, nee Kelley, 98, of Mascoutah, IL, formerly of Boston, MA born July 6, 1923, in Mineola, NY died Thursday, June 16, 2022, at Aviston Countryside Manor.

Joann was a homemaker, a librarian at Eielson AFB, AK, and worked in the library at Scott AFB, IL.

She is preceded in death by her...

Jun 11, 2022

Margaret C. Grimmer, nee Hoercher, 94, of Mascoutah, IL, born May 9, 1928, in Mascoutah, IL died Saturday, June 11, 2022, at Silver Creek Assisted Living, Mascoutah, IL.

Margaret was retired from St. Elizabeth’s Hospital in Belleville and a member of Holy Childhood Catholic Church, Mascoutah, IL.

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

Jun 10, 2022

Alice Caroline Minnie (nee Chesney) Shubert, 98, of Lively Grove, IL, passed away on June 10, 2022 at Coulterville Care Center. Alice attained a full life of 98 years, one month and 27 days.

Alice was born on Palm Sunday, April 13, 1924, in St. Louis, MO. In 1937, she was confirmed on Palm Sunday at St...

Jun 6, 2022

Matthew Aaron Sprehe, born in Belleville, Illinois to Mark and Belinda (Bo) Sprehe, fell asleep in Jesus at St. Francis Hospital in Litchfield, Illinois. He was baptized at Zion Lutheran Church in Belleville on November 23, 1984, and was confirmed in the faith at Bethel United Church of Christ near Florissant, Missouri.

Preceding him in death were...