Obituaries

Jun 30, 2021

Merle E. Coffey, 92, of Mascoutah, IL, born Sept. 9, 1928 in May Township, IL died Wednesday, June 30, 2021 at Brightly Senior Living, Mascoutah, IL.

Merle was a retired parts manager at Bob Ridings Ford in Taylorville, IL.  He also worked as a coal miner and was the Sunday school superintendent for the Taylorville First Church...

Jun 29, 2021

Barbara A. “Bobby” Klingel, 87, of Mascoutah, IL, born May 23, 1934 in Salem, IL died Tuesday, June 29, 2021 at Freeburg Care Center. Barbara was the owner and operator of Modern Beauty Salon for over 30 years in Mascoutah and the first female school bus driver for the Mascoutah School District. She was a member of St. John...

Jun 27, 2021

Delores J. Ringle, nee Baumann, 84, of Mascoutah, IL, born Jan. 22, 1937 in Edgar, WI died Sunday, June 27, 2021 at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital, O’Fallon, IL.

Delores was a retired schoolteacher and a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church, Town of Wien, WI.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Louis O. and...

Jun 27, 2021

Dale L. Carey, 79, of Mascoutah, IL, born Aug. 25, 1941 in La Harpe, IL entered his Heavenly home on Sunday, June 27, 2021.

Dale was proceeded in death by his wife, Hatsue “Penny,” nee Hirashima, Carey who died on December 26, 2014, his son, Christopher Franklin Carey who died on October 1, 1988 and his parents,...

Jun 23, 2021

Betty J. Brewster, 70, of Mascoutah, IL, born May 7, 1951 at Bolling AFB, Washington, D.C. died Wednesday, June 23, 2021 at her residence.

Betty was a homemaker, a member of St. John United Church of Christ in Mascoutah and a U. S. Air Force veteran.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Thomas...

Jun 23, 2021

Cipriano D. Baron, Jr., 84, of Mascoutah, IL, born Sept. 12, 1936 in Samar, Philippines died Wednesday, June 23, 2021 at his home.

Cipriano was retired Assistant Chief Operating Engineer, Department of Aviation at Chicago O’Hare International Airport and attended Queen of Peace Catholic Church Scott AFB, IL.

Cipriano is preceded in death by his...

Jun 22, 2021

Glenn A. Engelman, 77, of Shiloh, IL born Aug. 15, 1943 in Nashville, IL died Tuesday, June 22, 2021 at his home.

Glenn was retired from Peerless Enamel in Belleville and a member of St. John United Church of Christ, Mascoutah, IL.

Glenn is preceded in death by his parents, Walter M. H. and Alvina...

Jun 21, 2021

Edward A. Jesenick, 95, of Mascoutah, IL, born Sept. 22, 1925 in Mascoutah, IL, died Monday, June 21, 2021 at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital in O’Fallon, IL.

Eddie was a retired fireman from Scott AFB and retired fireman and EMT from Melvin Price Support Center in Granite City, and in his early years was employed at the former...

Jun 21, 2021

Robert Joseph "Bob" Flanagan died peacefully at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital on June 21, 2021, in O’Fallon, Illinois at the age of 92.

Bob is survived by his loving wife Fran, his children, Mark of Mascoutah, Il, Ann (Joe) Flanagan Petry of Kirkwood, Mo, Robert (Lisa) of Winnetka, IL, Mary (and Mark) Flanagan Dean of Chesterfield, Mo. He...

Jun 8, 2021

Kenneth A. Hamann, 93, of Mascoutah, IL born Jan. 30, 1928 in Belleville, IL died Tuesday, June 8, 2021 at St. Louis University Hospital, St. Louis, MO.

Kenny was a retired owner and operator of the former Hamann Service Co. of Mascoutah, IL, a member of St. John United Church of Christ, Mascoutah, past 30 year member...

Jun 1, 2021

Rosemary Terveer, nee Buss, 86, of St. Libory, IL, born Aug. 13, 1934 in Johannisburg Twp., IL died Tuesday, June 1, 2021 at her home, surrounded by her family.

Rosemary was a homemaker, a member of St. Liborius Catholic Church in St. Libory, St. Liborius Council of Catholic Women and American Legion Auxiliary, Post 683, St. Libory....

May 21, 2021

Larry G. Rigdon, 70, of Smithton, IL, born Feb. 11, 1951 in Ste. Genevieve, MO died Friday, May 21, 2021 at his home.

Larry was a retired stationery engineer at the Federal Reserve Bank in St. Louis after 35 years of service, a member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Smithton, IL and Knights of Columbus,...

May 17, 2021

Paul R. Hoercher, Sr., 75, of Mascoutah, IL, born April 29, 1946 in Belleville, IL died Monday, May 17, 2021 at his home.

Paul was a retired laborer from the city of Mascoutah.  He was a member of the Mascoutah Laborer’s Local 742 and a past member of the VFW Post 7682 in Mascoutah.  Paul was an...

May 16, 2021

Mary Ann James, nee Novak, 89, of Mascoutah, IL, born April 15, 1932 in Glen Morgan, WV, died Sunday, May 16, 2021 in Mascoutah, IL.

Mary Ann was a retired secretary from Holy Childhood Catholic School after 23 years of service and a member of Holy Childhood Catholic Church, Mascoutah, IL.

She is preceded in...

May 13, 2021

Doris Evelyn Valerius, nee Pfeiffer, 86, of Belleville, IL born July 22, 1934 in Belleville, IL died Thursday, May 13, 2021 at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital, O’Fallon, IL.

Doris was a retired deputy clerk from San Bernardino County, California Municipal Court. She was a member of Bethany Lutheran Church, Fairview Heights, a former member of Bellettes Drum and...

May 1, 2021

Evelyn Wright, nee Shelton, 90, of Mascoutah, IL, born April 1, 1931, in Mt. Airy, NC, died May 1, 2021 at St. Paul Senior Community, Belleville, IL.

She enjoyed a fulfilling career in education, teaching children in the Multiple-Handicapped Unit at the Illinois School for the Deaf in Jacksonville, IL and English at Granite City High School....

May 1, 2021

Derrick S. Edwards, 31, of St. Louis, MO born Oct. 16, 1989 in San Antonio, TX lost his long battle with addiction on May 1, 2021 and is now at peace.

Derrick was a forklift driver for DB Schenker in Edwardsville, IL and was an avid weightlifter.

He is preceded in death by his father,...

Apr 30, 2021

Dorothy Marie Renth, nee Klich, 84, of Mascoutah, IL born May 11, 1936 in Belleville,

IL died Friday, April 30, 2021 at her home.

Dorothy was a homemaker, lover of flowers and a member of St. John United Church of Christ, Mascoutah, IL. She loved gardening, being outside, cooking for her family and enjoying time...

Apr 28, 2021

Lenora M. Schulte, nee Friederich, 90, of Mascoutah, IL, born September 9, 1930, in Mascoutah, the oldest of 10 children, to Bernard and Pearl (nee Haas) Friederich, died Wednesday, April 28, 2021, at her home surrounded by her loving family.

Lenora was an inspirational mother, wife, grandmother, great grandmother and an accomplished quilter and cook who also...

Apr 27, 2021

James F. Amann, 88, of Belleville, Illinois, born August 29, 1932, died Tuesday, April 27, 2021, at his home surrounded by his family.

Jim was a devoted husband, father, grandpa, great grandpa, farmer, wine-maker, and a friend to all. Jim served in the Air Force where he was stationed in England and served as a radio operator....