Obituaries

Sep 7, 2019

The United States Marshals Service mourns the loss of Deputy U.S. Marshal Benjamin (Ben) Ryan Wombacher, 39, born Dec. 18, 1979 in Carbondale, IL, who passed away in St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands, on September 7, 2019.

Prior to joining the Marshals Service, Deputy U.S. Marshal Wombacher served our Nation in the United States Marine Corp 3...

Sep 1, 2019

George W. Justus, 83, of Mascoutah, IL born May 12, 1936 in St. Louis, MO died Sunday, September 1, 2019 at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital in O’Fallon, IL.

He was a farmer and formerly worked for Swift and Company in East St. Louis and also for Heberer Equipment Co. in Mascoutah. George was a member of St. John...

Aug 30, 2019

Robert D. “Rob” Hund, 61, of Mascoutah, IL born December 7, 1957 in Belleville, IL died Friday, August 30, 2019 at St. Louis University Hospital.

He was the Mascoutah Township Highway Commissioner for over 20 years and worked part-time for Moll Funeral Home since 1975. Rob enjoyed the outdoors, fishing, whiffle ball, being active in the community,...

Aug 27, 2019

David R. Plab, 60, of Fairview Heights, IL formerly of Mascoutah, IL, born August 9, 1959 in Belleville, IL died Tuesday, August 27, 2019 at his residence.

He was a former salesman for Heberer Equipment Co. and a farmer.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Terry M. and Diann R., nee Cesky, Plab....

Aug 24, 2019

Charles L. McConnell, 84, of Mascoutah, IL, born Nov. 21, 1934 in Minneapolis, MN died Saturday, Aug. 24, 2019 at Belleville Memorial Hospital.

He was a retired teacher from Belleville West Township High School where he taught auto mechanics and machine shop. He also taught at Junior College which became BAC, that is now currently, SWIC.  While...

Aug 16, 2019

The man, the myth, the legend.

That was our Thomas Lee Kehrer.

At the age of 83, Thomas left this world for a better place. A place where seafood is endless, red cream sodas are on tap, good ole’ country music is on repeat, trespassers don’t exist, and there are never-ending holes to be dug...

Aug 14, 2019

Gene D. Haege, 88, of Mascoutah, IL born May 17, 1931 in New Memphis Station, IL, died Wednesday August 14, 2019, at Friendship Manor Nursing Home in Nashville, IL.

Gene worked in construction and construction management.  He was a former member of the Mascoutah City Council and the Mascoutah Fire Department

He is preceded in...

Jul 31, 2019

Robert E. “Sonny” Basse, 84, of Waterloo, IL born Sept. 26, 1934 in St. Louis, MO, died Wednesday, July 31, 2019, at his residence.

Robert retired as a switchman from Union Pacific Railroad after 42 years.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Eugene and Fern, nee Isom, Basse, a son, Wayde Basse, two...

Jul 31, 2019

John R. Wright, 63, of Mascoutah, IL born July 21, 1956 in Boston, MA, died Wednesday, July 31, 2019, at his residence.

John graduated from Boston College in 1978 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in History. He served in the United States Army for 26 years before retiring in 2005 at the rank of Master Sergeant....

Jul 9, 2019

Marie Bertha Edwards (nee Knobeloch), 96, passed away early Tuesday morning, July 9, 2019 following a severe stroke.   Born on her family’s farm in Shiloh Valley, her strong identification with her family, farm life, and her German heritage along with her early life experiences during the hardships of the depression had formative impacts on her.  She excelled in school,...

Jul 2, 2019

Gary L. Carr, 74, of Mascoutah, IL born Aug. 4, 1944 in Mt. Vernon, IN                           died Tuesday, July 2, 2019, at his home.

He was a retired business education teacher at Belleville High School District 201.  Gary was a soccer coach and track coach at Belleville East and West High Schools and a soccer coach at Mascoutah...

Jun 30, 2019

Eugene R. Schnur, 82, of Mascoutah, IL born March 1, 1937 in Belleville, IL died Sunday, June 30, 2019, at St. Elizabeth Hospital, O’Fallon, IL.

He was a retired school teacher for the Mascoutah Communtiy School District 19.  He taught at Red Bud High School from 1958-1960 and Mascoutah High School from 1960 through 1993. He attended...

Jun 30, 2019

Virginia M. Johnson, 88, of Mascoutah, IL, born Oct. 9, 1930 in Fort Wayne, IN, died Sunday, June 30, 2019 at Barnes Hospital, St. Louis, MO.

Virginia was a homemaker.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Elmer G. and Frances, nee Hartman, Pfeiffer, her husband, Robert E. Johnson whom she married in Waynedale,...

Jun 21, 2019

Joan Elizabeth Vasquez, nee Behrmann, 82, of New Athens, IL, born Sept. 5, 1936 in St. Louis, MO, died Friday, June 21, 2019 at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital, O’Fallon, IL.

She was a homemaker; a member of St. Agatha Catholic Church, New Athens, IL; St. Agatha Council of Catholic Women; LKSI; Kaskaskia Mariners, New Athens; and St. Libory...

Jun 19, 2019

Jeff J. Juenger, 55, of Mascoutah, IL born June 26, 1963 in Belleville, IL, died Wednesday, June 19, 2019, at his residence.

He was former owner of Custom Clean Car Care in Mascoutah and O’Fallon, IL.

He his preceded by his wife Kelly Juenger, who passed away on Sept. 29, 2015 and his sister, Lori...

Jun 19, 2019

Brad D. Williams, 52, of Addieville, IL born Sept. 5, 1966 in Belleville, IL died Wednesday, June 19, 2019, in Addieville, IL.

He was a welder with the International Brotherhood-Boilermakers Local 363 in Belleville, IL.

He is survived by his wife, Hollie, nee Lee, Williams of Addieville; a son, Nicholas Williams at home; his father,...

Jun 9, 2019

Margaret A. Dixon, nee Lake, 85, of Sparta, IL born Jan. 20, 1934 in Lively Grove, IL died Sunday, June 9, 2019 at her home.

She was a retired coal miner from Peabody Coal Company, a member of Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Sparta, IL and the V.F.W. Ladies Auxiliary, Sparta, IL.

She was...

Jun 6, 2019

Wayne E. Sauerhage, 68, of Venedy, IL, born July 18, 1950 in Belleville, IL died Thursday, June 6, 2019 at Sparta Community Hospital, Sparta, IL.

Wayne was a mill worker for Mascoutah Grain and Feed and worked for Farm Supply in Venedy.

He was preceded in death by his father, Charles E. “Chuck” Sauerhage and...

Jun 4, 2019

Julia L. Stelling-Bland, nee Rickert, 60, of Freeburg, IL born April 2, 1959 in Belleville, IL died Tuesday, June 4, 2019, at Barnes Hospital, St. Louis, MO.

She was a retired insurance agent and a caretaker.  She worked for Country Financial in Belleville and Home Instead Senior Care in Belleville.  Julie enjoyed camping with family and friends...

May 28, 2019

Linda M. Erwin, nee Taylor, 57, of Fairview Heights, IL born June 30, 1961 in Belleville, IL died Tuesday, May 28, 2019 at Memorial Hospital, Belleville, IL.

She was a homemaker.

She was preceded in death by her father, Herschel Taylor and maternal grandparents, Ernie and Emily Hatzel.

Surviving are her husband, Martin...