Obituaries

Aug 13, 2024

Cathy Jean Monken, 71, of Caseyville, passed peacefully at her home on August 13. She leaves behind a legacy of love.

Cathy was a nurse for over 30 years. Even though she was a professional caregiver, she took her work home with her every night. She brought light, life, joy, and learning to everything she did, not...

Aug 4, 2024

Victor L. Lusher, 64, of Belleville, IL, born May 18, 1960, in Marion, IN, died Sunday, Aug. 4, 2024, at Memorial Hospital East, Shiloh, IL.

Victor was a retired Technical Sergeant from the United States Air Force and retired from the Department of Defense at Scott AFB.

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

Aug 3, 2024

Vera June Alexander, nee Maul, 89, of Mascoutah, died on Saturday, August 3, 2024, at Highland Health Care Center.

June retired as a ward clerk from St. Mary’s Hospital in East St. Louis and was a member of Victory Baptist Church in O’Fallon, IL.

She is preceded in death by her parents, John W. and...

Aug 3, 2024

Theresa E. Cauley, née Freitas, 93, of Mascoutah, passed away on Saturday, August 3, 2024, at St. Elizabeth Hospital, surrounded by her family.

Theresa was born on November 21, 1930, in New York City, New York. Theresa resided in Mascoutah after many years as a military wife.  She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and a great...

Aug 1, 2024

Winfred E. “Buster” Williams, Sr., 88, of Mascoutah, IL, born May 1, 1936, in Pittsylvania, VA, died Thursday, Aug. 1, 2024, at Anderson Hospital, Maryville, IL.

Buster retired from the United States Air Force as a civil engineer and retired from St. Louis University Hospital.  He was a U.S. Navy and U.S. Air Force veteran and served...

Jul 23, 2024

Joseph O. Hulliung, 56, of Marine, IL, born March 1, 1968, in Belleville, IL, died Tuesday, July 23, 2024, at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital, O’Fallon, IL.

Joe worked for Camper Exchange in Belleville for 25 years and was recently employed with E. J. Equipment in Troy.

Joe was an avid hunter that could be found in...

Jul 20, 2024

Janet I. Heberer, nee Bayles, 92, of Waterloo, IL formerly of Mascoutah, IL born Feb. 18, 1932, in Hastings, NE died Saturday, July 20, 2024, at Oak Hill in Waterloo, IL.

Janet was a homemaker, a loving mother and wife.  She attended 4-H House at the University of Illinois.  Janet was a member of St. John United...

Jul 14, 2024

Craig C. Klingelhoefer, 53, of Mascoutah, IL, born Aug. 25, 1970, in Belleville, IL, died Sunday, July 14, 2024, at St. Louis University Hospital.

Craig was the owner and operator of Klings Drywall and Painting in Mascoutah and a member of Holy Childhood Catholic Church. He enjoyed family and was an avid fisherman and golfer.

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Jul 13, 2024

Celsa I. Blake, nee Ichon, 75, of Mascoutah, IL, born July 28, 1948, in the Philippines, died Saturday, July 13, 2024, at Breese Nursing Home, Breese, IL.

Celsa owned and operated Magic Stitch Alterations and was a member of Holy Childhood Catholic Church in Mascoutah and a member of the Fil-Am of Southern Illinois.

She...

Jul 4, 2024

Constance E. “Connie” Shildt, nee Huelskoetter, 75, of Mascoutah, IL born Oct. 2, 1948, in Breese, IL died Thursday, July 4, 2024, at marka Nursing Home. Constance received her bachelor’s degree from Park College and a dual master’s degree from Webster University, she retired from her position as Comptroller of the Air Force Communications Agency, at Scott AFB in...

Jun 30, 2024

Joseph H. Smith, Sr., 90, of Mascoutah, IL, born June 14, 1934, in Philadelphia, PA died Sunday, June 30, 2024, at Memorial Hospital East, Shiloh, IL.

Joe retired from the State of Illinois where he worked as a Veterans Employment Representative. He also retired as a Master Sergeant from the United States Air Force, he was a...

Jun 22, 2024

Otto B. “Bubber” Johnson, Jr., 75, of St. Libory, IL born Jan. 28, 1949, in Belleville, IL died Saturday, June 22, 2024, at Memorial Hospital, Belleville, IL.

Bubber was a United States Army Veteran.  He served in Vietnam from 1969 to 1971, where he received two Purple Heart medals, a Bronze Star and Oak Leaf Cluster medal,...

Jun 14, 2024

Randy S. Tiemann, 68, of Mascoutah, IL born Sept. 22, 1955, in Belleville, IL died Friday, June 14, 2024, at his home.

Randy was a retired pipefitter from Local 101.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Theodore and Edna, nee Baer, Tiemann.

Surviving are his siblings, Roger (Petra) Tiemann, Greg (Sue)...

Jun 12, 2024

Linda Sue Pope, 66, of Caseyville, IL born July 4, 1957, in Effingham, IL died Wednesday, June 12, 2024, at St. Louis University Hospital.

Linda retired from IBM where she worked as a contract specialist.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

Surviving is her husband, Matthew Pope; stepson, Luke (Tara) Pope...

Jun 10, 2024

Jack Riggs, Jr., 66, of Mascoutah, IL, born Oct 3, 1957, in Sumter, SC died Monday, June 10, 2024, at his home, surrounded by his loved ones.

Jack received a Bachelor of Science in nursing, working in various hospitals for 30 years. He was a member of Holy Childhood Catholic Church in Mascoutah, an enrolled member of...

May 30, 2024

Gregory A. Hoskins, 67, of Mascoutah, IL, born Oct. 25, 1956, in Streator, IL died Thursday, May 30, 2024, at his home.

Greg was the owner and operator of Better Newspapers, Inc.  He was a member of Zion Lutheran Church in Mascoutah and was very active with the Mascoutah Improvement Association.  Greg was an avid coin collector...

May 29, 2024

Connie J. Martin, nee Brown, 83, of Mascoutah, IL, born April 24, 1941, in Angola, IN died Wednesday, May 29, 2024, at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital, O’Fallon.

Connie was a homemaker.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Kenneth and Birdella, nee Waite, Brown, sister-in-law, Carolyn Brown.

Connie is survived by her husband,...

May 28, 2024

Carol Jean Seibert, nee Ullrich, 77, of Mascoutah, IL, born Sept. 1, 1946, in Breese, IL died Tuesday, May 28, 2024, at Addington Place, Shiloh, IL.

Carol had the perfect mix of working outside the home and being a homemaker, working just a few months out of the year during tax season.  This provided her the opportunity...

May 22, 2024

Margaret Ann Trentman, nee Buss, born September 12, 1939, departed this world on May 22, 2024.

She was preceded in death by parents, Vincent and Anna, nee Albers, Buss, brother (in infancy) Joseph, sister Diane Buss, sister Adele and brother in-law John Finder, brother Vernon Buss, brother Ralph and sister in-law Patricia Buss, brother Dennis Buss, sister-in-law...

May 21, 2024

Thomas T. Rehmer, 73, of Fayetteville, IL born Nov. 16, 1950, in Belleville, IL died Tuesday, May 21, 2024, at his home.

Tom was a retired laborer and member of Laborers Local 459, Belleville, IL.

He was preceded in death by this parents, Loren H. and Doris B., nee Kuklinski, Rehmer.

He is...