Obituaries

Jun 1, 2022

Margaret Pearl “Maggie” Fix, 19, of Belleville, IL, born Aug. 22, 2002, in Belleville, IL died Wednesday, June 1, 2022, at Barnes Hospital, St. Louis, MO.

Maggie was employed at Ravendale Farm in Freeburg, IL and currently the 2022 Illinois Guernsey Queen. Maggie passed away after her long four, year fight of Synovial Sarcoma cancer. She tried...

May 25, 2022

Charles W. Bruning, 65, of Mascoutah, IL, born Dec. 14, 1956, in Belleville, IL, died Wednesday, May 25, 2022, at his home.

Charlie was a retired laborer from Local 742 in Mascoutah and a member of St. John United Church of Christ in Mascoutah,

He was preceded in death by his parents, Roland C. and...

May 14, 2022

Jackalee J. Brown, nee Liebenau, 89, of Mascoutah, IL, born Nov. 6, 1932 in Webster, KS, died Saturday, May 14, 2022 at her home.

Jackalee worked for several U. S. Navy Exchanges throughout the United States, during her husband’s naval career. She was a member of Saints Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church in Cheyenne, WY.

May 11, 2022

Julius C. Coleman, 90, of Mascoutah, IL, born July 6, 1931 in Greenville, KY, died Wednesday, May 11, 2022 at the Freeburg Care Center.

Julius retired as a CMSgt. from the U. S. Air Force after 26 years of service and was also a retired UMWA coal miner for Monterey.  Julius enjoyed trout fishing, camping, and spending...

May 2, 2022

Dorothy M. Morris, nee Clayton, 86, of Mascoutah, IL, born Aug. 16, 1935, in Madisonville, KY died Tuesday, May 2, 2022, at MarKa Nursing Home.

Dorothy was a retired teacher’s aide from Mascoutah Community School District 19 and a member of First Baptist Church, O’Fallon, IL.

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

Apr 30, 2022

Robert F. Pritchett, 93, of Mascoutah, IL, born Feb. 1, 1929, in East St. Louis, IL died Saturday, April 30, 2022, at Freeburg Care Center.

Robert was a retired aircraft electrician for McDonnnell Douglas and retired from the Missouri Air National Guard.  He was a member of the Machinist Union 837 and was a U.S. Army Korean...

Apr 20, 2022

James H. Hale, 71, of Venedy, IL, born Jan. 3, 1951, in Covington, KY died Wednesday, April 20, 2022, at Memorial Hospital, Belleville, IL.

James was a retired iron worker and a United States Army Viet Nam veteran.

He is preceded in death by his parents, James E. and Drucilla M., nee Keene, Hale and...

Apr 10, 2022

Betty R. Schanz, nee Johnson, 89, of Mascoutah, IL, born June 9, 1932 in St. Paul, MN died Sunday, April 10, 2022, at Bria of Mascoutah Nursing Home.

At three months old Betty was sent to live with her guardians Emil and Agnes Rustad.  When she was nine, after Emil’s death, she and her mother moved to...

Apr 4, 2022

Kent A. Uhles, 67, of Okawville, IL, born May 22, 1954, in East St. Louis, IL died Monday, Apr. 4, 2022, at his home.

Kent was a retired auto body repair man for Kelso Auto Body in Belleville, IL.  He enjoyed fishing, woodworking, working on his train set, and watching baseball and football.

He is...

Mar 31, 2022

James P. Eatmon, 90, of Mascoutah, IL, born September 1, 1931, in Bailey, N.C. died Thursday, Mar. 31, 2022, at his home.

James was retired from Ferguson Aluminum in Olmsted, IL.  James is an Army veteran, having served with the 11th Airborne Division at Ft. Campbell, KY., during the Korean War.

He is preceded in...

Mar 28, 2022

Stacy L. Gale, 51, of St. Libory, IL, born July 5, 1970, in Belleville, IL died Monday, March 28, 2022.

Stacy was the manager of Dave’s West End in St. Libory, IL. Stacy was raised in Lively Grove and attended St. Anthony Catholic Church until relocating. She owned and operated a beauty salon, out of her home,...

Mar 26, 2022

Daniel A. Wombacher, 90, of Mascoutah, IL, born Jan. 25, 1932, in Mascoutah, IL died Saturday, Mar. 26, 2022, at his home.

Dan was a retired owner and operator of Dan’s Used Cars and Parts and White Top Inn Tavern in Mascoutah.  He was a member of Holy Childhood Catholic Church, Knights of Columbus Council 4380, and...

Mar 23, 2022

Evelyn L. Renth, nee Schneider, 73, of Mascoutah, IL born May 16, 1948, in Belleville, IL died Wednesday, Mar. 23, 2022, at Memorial East Hospital, Shiloh, IL.

Evelyn was a homemaker and formerly employed at Mascoutah Bank and Trust along with various other jobs throughout her life. She was a member of St. John United Church of...

Mar 20, 2022

Evelyn A. Warner, nee Renth, 83, of Waterloo, IL, formerly of Mascoutah born May 19, 1938, in Mascoutah Twp., IL died Sunday, Mar. 20, 2022, at Integrity Healthcare, Columbia, IL.

Evelyn was a retired cook from Mascoutah School District 19 and a member of St. John United Church of Christ in Mascoutah.

She is preceded...

Mar 15, 2022

Loraine F. Yarber, 89, of Mascoutah, IL, born Aug. 2, 1932, in Mascoutah Twp., IL died Tuesday, March 15, 2022, at Freeburg Care Center.

Loraine was a retired owner and operator of Yarber Oil Company, KM Service and also a retired Mascoutah School District bus driver after 45 years of service. He was associated with St. John...

Mar 10, 2022

Norman Paul Albert Rowold, 86, of New Baden, IL born Feb. 20, 1936, in Mascoutah Twp., IL died Thursday, Mar. 10, 2022, at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital, O’Fallon, IL.

Norman was a farmer in rural New Baden, IL retiring in 2003. He was a servant of the community and church. Norman had many hobbies and interests from serving...

Feb 22, 2022

Joseph V. Przygoda, 73, of Mt. Vernon, IL born March 23, 1948, in Pinckneyville, IL died Tuesday, Feb. 22, 2022, at Countryside Manor, Mt. Vernon, IL.

Joe graduated from Pinckneyville Community High School in 1966.  He was a retired offset press operator for World Color Press.  He was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Mt....

Feb 21, 2022

Joseph V. “Toady” Collier, 77, of Belleville, IL born Nov. 26, 1944 in St. Louis, MO died peacefully Monday, Feb. 21, 2022 at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital, O’Fallon, IL.

Joe was a retired meat cutter for Local 534 and a member of Faith Baptist Church in Freeburg, IL.  His favorite past time in his early years was hunting,...

Feb 20, 2022

Charlton P. “Rusty” Sturm, 83, of Mascoutah, IL, born Jan. 17, 1939, in Cedar Falls, IA died Sunday, Feb. 20, 2022, at Keystone Place, O’Fallon, IL.

Rusty retired as a CMSgt. from the U.S. Air Force after 27 years of service, retired from McDonnell Douglas as a logistics engineer after 15 years of employment and graduated from...

Feb 12, 2022

Pauline M. Boecklen, nee Schuemann, 86, of Belleville, IL, born Feb. 27, 1935 in Excelsior Springs, MO died Saturday, Feb. 12, 2022, at Memorial Hospital, Belleville, IL.

Pauline was a homemaker and a member of St. Salvator Lutheran Church in Venedy, IL.  Pauline was an avid seamstress, gardener, and enjoyed going to yard sales.

She...