Obituaries

Jan 13, 2020

Lincoln Robert Hoskins, born premature, 24 weeks 1 day, on Jan. 10, 2020 at St. Louis Children’s Hospital died Jan. 13, 2020 at St. Louis Children’s Hospital.

Surviving Lincoln Robert are his parents, Scott and Alexandria, nee Nelson, Hoskins of Belleville, IL; his paternal grandparents, Greg (Linda) Hoskins of Mascoutah, IL; maternal grandfather, Keith Nelson of Germany;...

Jan 9, 2020

Genevieve M. “Genny” Hommel, nee Goodman, 62, of Mascoutah, IL born Aug. 12, 1957 in Belleville, IL died Thursday, Jan. 9, 2020 at Barnes Hospital, St. Louis, MO.

Genny was a retired patient care assistant from Memorial Hospital in Belleville, IL and a member of Holy Childhood Catholic Church in Mascoutah, IL.

She is preceded...

Jan 9, 2020

Walter Clay “Wally” Chitwood, 82, of Mascoutah, IL was born in the old house “chicken house” in Reynolds County, Dry Valley, MO on April 18, 1937.  He left us on Thursday, Jan. 9, 2020 at St. Joseph’s Hospital, Breese, IL.

Walter was the youngest son of five siblings, two older brothers, now deceased-William Luther and James Robert. ...

Jan 2, 2020

Lynette Jean Cary, nee Willyard, 56, of Okawville, IL born July 26, 1963 in Garrison, ND died Thursday, Jan. 2, 2020 at her home.

Lynette loved her family, dogs, cats, horses and trail riding. She and her husband of 33 years, lived throughout the continental United States, Hawaii and Germany while Lyle served in the U. S....

Dec 30, 2019

Ronald G. Heyde, 87, of Mascoutah, IL born April 13, 1932 in Mascoutah, IL died Monday, Dec. 30, 2019 at Cedar Ridge Health Care Center, Lebanon, IL.

Ronald was an electrician for Fritz Electric.  He was a member of the American Legion Post 292, Mascoutah Sportsman’s Club, Road Runners Club, Car Club, and a U. S. Army...

Dec 28, 2019

Harry T. Meyer, of St. Louis, MO, born April 3, 1919 in St. Louis, MO died Saturday, Dec. 28, 2019 at Friendship Village South County, St. Louis, MO.

Harry was the retired owner of Harry Meyer Automotive Parts Sales and a U. S. Army WW II veteran.

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

Dec 27, 2019

Oris O. Mueller, 90, of Mascoutah, IL, born May 23, 1929 in Mascoutah, IL, died Friday, December 27, 2019 at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital in O’Fallon, IL.

He was a retired coal miner working 40 years underground. He was a member of the United Mine Workers of America, a faithful follower of Collinsville Kahoks Basketball for 47 years,...

Dec 24, 2019

Daniel J. Terveer, 86, of St. Libory IL born Aug. 21, 1933 in St. Libory, IL died Dec. 24, 2019 at Aperion Care in Mascoutah.

He was a retired coal miner, farmer and truck driver; a member of the St. Liborius Catholic Church; American Legion Post 683, St. Libory, IL; UMWA; and a U.S. Army Korean War...

Dec 23, 2019

Rita L. Coffey, nee Tippitt, 78, of Mascoutah, IL, born March 27, 1941 in Taylorville, IL died Monday, Dec. 23, 2019 at St. Louis University Hospital, St. Louis, MO.

Rita was a data entry operator for Sagamon Card Company and the Illinois Department of Motor Vehicles.  She was a member of the Parkview Church of the Nazarene...

Dec 22, 2019

Deanna M. DeLeary, nee Hangsleben, of St. Louis, MO, formerly of Mascoutah, IL born Sept. 14, 1975 in Belleville, IL died Sunday, Dec. 22, 2019 at Mercy Hospital South, St. Louis, MO.

Deanna was the manager of A-1 Locker Rental, Inc. in St. Louis, MO.

She is preceded in death by her father, Elmer D....

Dec 22, 2019

Margie A. Morse, nee Cast, 84, of O’Fallon, MO, formerly of Mascoutah, IL born Jan. 23, 1935 in Mascoutah, IL died Sunday, Dec. 22, 2019 at Delmar Gardens, O’Fallon, MO.

Margie retired as a secretary and was a member of St. John United Church of Christ in Mascoutah, IL.

She is preceded in death by...

Dec 19, 2019

Roland E. Kniepkamp, 95, of Belleville, IL born April 14, 1924 in Belleville, IL died Thursday, Dec. 19, 2019 at Aviston Countryside Manor, Aviston, IL.

He was a retired owner and operator of Kniepkamp Excavating; a member of Zion Lutheran Church, Mascoutah; 50 year member of Operating Engineers Local 520, Granite City, IL; and a U. S....

Dec 3, 2019

Marvin E. Watschinger, 73, of Mascoutah, IL born March 18, 1946 in Belleville, IL died Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2019 at his home.

He was a retired systems analyst for Merchantile Bank and also worked at Dierbergs in Shiloh. He was a member of St. John United Church of Christ, Mascoutah, IL; American Legion Post 292; former member...

Nov 30, 2019

Edward R. Schneider, 84, of Mascoutah, IL born Sept. 17, 1935 in St. Louis, MO died Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019 at Brightly Senior Living, Mascoutah, IL.

Ed grew up in St. Louis City and lived across from Benton Park where he spent most of his childhood playing, and then graduated from Roosevelt High School in the SLPS...

Nov 27, 2019

Alvina Barbara Schaeffer, nee Wessling, 96, of Mascoutah, IL born Nov. 3, 1923 in Germantown, IL died Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2019 at Mar-Ka Nursing Home, Mascoutah, IL.

Alvina was a retired nurses aid and was a member of the Holy Childhood Catholic Church and the HCCCW in Mascoutah, IL.  She enjoyed playing bingo, embroidering, and was an...

Nov 26, 2019

Larry J. Nelson, 66, of New Baden, IL formerly of Mascoutah, IL born Oct. 2, 1953 in Chester, IL died Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2019 in New Baden, IL.

He was a retired machine operator for Dan’s Tree Service, LLC.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Harold T. and Viola D., nee Bergheger, Nelson,...

Nov 25, 2019

Dolores Douse, 81, of Mascoutah, IL passed away on Monday, November 25, 2019. She passed peacefully in her sleep.

Dolores was the loving mother of Denise James of Mascoutah, IL, Thomas Douse of Newport News, VA, and Louis Douse of New York City, New York. She was a devoted grandmother to four grandchildren, Travis and Taylor James...

Nov 23, 2019

Claude Scott Roper, Jr., 83, of Mascoutah, IL born June 27, 1936 in Elderon, WI died Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019 at Barnes Jewish Hospital, St. Louis, MO.

Claude was a TSgt in the United States Air Force for 12 and a half years.  He was also a loan officer and was a member of the Disabled American...

Nov 22, 2019

Anna Lee Friederich, nee Meyer, 81, of Darmstadt, IL born Oct. 9, 1938 in Lebanon, IL died Friday, Nov. 22, 2019 at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital, O’Fallon, IL.

Anna Lee was a homemaker and enjoyed spending time with her family.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Leroy and Pearl, nee Thompson, Meyer, her husband,...

Nov 20, 2019

Danny, 70, passed away the 20th of November 2019 at his home in Mascoutah, after battling with Lewy Body Dementia while surrounded by his family.

Danny was born August 25, 1949 in Munich Germany to the late Paul and Pauline Johnson.  While his father, Paul Johnson was stationed at Scott Air Force Base, Danny graduated from Mascoutah...