Obituaries

Jan 3, 2019

Vonda L. Meredith, 81, of Mascoutah, IL born Feb. 13, 1937 in Emporia, KS passed away peacefully on Thursday, Jan. 3, 2019 at Memorial Hospital East, Shiloh, IL, surrounded by her loving family

Vonda was a homemaker and a member of Zion Lutheran Church in Mascoutah, IL. She was an avid bridge player and enjoyed the time...

Dec 31, 2018

Dorothy M. Roesel, nee Rutter, 92, of St. Libory, IL, born Oct. 15, 1926 in St. Libory, IL died Monday, Dec. 31, 2018 at Dammert Center, Belleville, IL.

Mrs. Roesel was retired from SWIC (formerly Belleville Area College) after 16 years of service as a secretary in the Allied Health/Public Service Department. She was a member of...

Dec 31, 2018

Russell J. Rable, 55, of New Baden, IL born July 8, 1963 in Belleville, IL died Monday, Dec. 31, 2018 at Belleville Memorial Hospital.

He is preceded in death by his father, James H. Rable and a sister, Debbie Biekert.

Surviving are his mother, Joyce Ann Rable of New Baden, IL; two sons, Richard (Tricia)...

Dec 26, 2018

Rosemarie Middendorf, nee Faller, 82 of St. Libory, IL, born July 12, 1936 in East St. Louis, IL died Wednesday, Dec. 26, 2018 at Alhambra Care Center, Alhambra, IL.

She was a retired hospital ward clerk at Memorial Hospital in Belleville, IL, a member of St. Liborius Catholic Church and the American Legion Auxiliary, St. Libory, IL....

Dec 24, 2018

Shirley M. Eidman, nee Wood, 87, of Mascoutah, IL born Feb. 27, 1931 in Poplar Bluff, MO died Tuesday, Dec 24, 2018 at Aperion Care in Mascoutah, IL.

She was a homemaker, a member of St. John United Church of Christ in Mascoutah, Ever Faithful Evening Guild and Fireside Club.

She was preceded in death...

Dec 24, 2018

Benjamin I. “Ben” Baechle, 96, of Mascoutah, IL, born Feb. 3, 1922 in Shiloh Valley Township, IL, died Dec. 24, 2018 at Marka Nursing Home in Mascoutah, IL.

Mr. Baechle was engaged in farming.  Ben was also employed as a mechanic for Charles Klingel and Heberer Farm Equipment for 17 years. He was known as “Silversides” for...

Dec 23, 2018

Kevin R. Kraljev, 50, of Mascoutah, IL born Oct. 2, 1968 in Detroit, MI died Sunday, Dec. 23, 2018 at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital in O’Fallon, IL.

Kevin was the IT Director for the St. Louis Post Dispatch and was the former editor of the Scott AFB newspaper.

He is survived by his wife, Rosemary, nee...

Dec 21, 2018

Mary Lou Klingelhoefer, nee Kneschke, 90, of Mascoutah, IL, born May 12, 1928, in Vernon, TX died Friday, Dec. 21, 2018 at MarKa Nursing Home in Mascoutah, IL.

Mary Lou was a homemaker, a member of Zion Lutheran Church in Mascoutah, IL, former Sunday school teacher and member of Zion’s choir, VBS teacher, congregational secretary, Zion LWML...

Dec 16, 2018

Nancy E. DeWitt, 87, of Belleville, IL, born Aug. 30, 1931 in Kumamoto, Japan died Sunday, Dec. 16, 2018 at her home surrounded by family.

She was a retired seamstress for J.C Penney.  Nancy enjoyed golfing, bowling and travelling.

She is survived by her husband, Darrell D. DeWitt whom she married in Tokyo, Japan; a...

Dec 14, 2018

Morris “Mo” G. Oltmann, 83, of Mascoutah, IL, born Sept. 4, 1935, in Addieville, IL died Friday, Dec. 14, 2018 at Memorial Hospital East in Shiloh, IL.

Mo was a sheet metal factory worker and worked for Prudential Insurance.  Morris also managed the bowling alley in Mascoutah for many years.  He was a member of the Mascoutah...

Dec 7, 2018

Eileen Margaret Haas, nee Clements, 98 of Mascoutah, IL, born July 2, 1920 in Mascoutah, IL died Friday, Dec. 7, 2018 at Silver Creek Assisted Living, Mascoutah, IL.

Eileen graduated from SIU-Carbondale and began her teaching career in Staunton, IL and then taught in the Mascoutah School District where she retired from MCHS in 1978. She was...

Dec 4, 2018

Milford L. “Bud” Burton, 84, of Mascoutah, IL, born Oct. 19, 1934 in Salina, KS died Tuesday, Dec. 4, 2018 at his home.

Bud was a retired Staff Sergeant from the U. S. Air Force, a member of Holy Childhood Catholic Church in Mascoutah and member of the American Legion Post 292, Mascoutah, IL.

He...

Nov 29, 2018

Robert J. Wennemann, 80, of St. Libory IL, born Dec. 9, 1937, in St. Libory, IL died Thursday, Nov. 29, 2018 at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital in O’Fallon, IL.

Robert was the co-owner of Wenneman’s Meat Market in St. Libory, IL.  He was a member of St. Liborius Catholic Church, the St. Libory American Legion, and  the 700...

Nov 27, 2018

Elaine L. (Mueller), Markus, 53, of Albers, IL born July 12, 1965 in Belleville, IL, died Tuesday, Nov. 27, 2018 at Memorial Hospital in Shiloh, IL.

Elaine worked as a newspaper carrier and for Antolin.  She was a member of St. Peter’s Lutheran Church.  Elaine enjoyed playing pool, riding horses, and spending time with her grandchildren.

Nov 27, 2018

Judy Keck, 78, of Mascoutah, IL, born July 7, 1940 in Belleville, IL, died Tuesday, Nov. 27, 2018 at her home.

Judy worked for many years in retail before her retirement and was a member of St. John United Church of Christ in Mascoutah.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Charles and Lorene,...

Nov 17, 2018

Ralph George Buescher, 77, of St. Libory, IL passed away Nov. 17, 2018 surrounded by family at Sycamore Village Memory Care, Swansea, IL.

Ralph, born May 26, 1941, was a lifetime resident of St. Libory, IL. He began his working career at Ozark Dairy in St. Louis, MO. He later delivered fuel for Juenger Oil and Hamann...

Nov 15, 2018

Michael F. Schmersahl, 90, of Lively Grove, IL, born May 4, 1928 Lively Grove, IL, died Thursday, Nov. 15, 2018 at Friendship Manor Nursing Home in Nashville, IL.

Michael was a farmer and a carpenter, a member of St. Anthony’s Catholic Church in Lively Grove, IL and a U.S. Army World War II veteran.

He...

Nov 14, 2018

Warren O. Knipp, 91, of Mascoutah, IL born Dec. 1, 1926 in Engelmann Twp., IL died Wednesday, Nov. 14, 2018 at his home.

He was a retired farmer and truck driver and a member of the Mascoutah 700 Bowling Club.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Arthur C. and Bertha K., nee Espenschied,...

Nov 13, 2018

Daniel R. Winn, 29, the son of James Winn and Rita Ganey, died suddenly at his home in Belleville, IL on Tuesday, Nov. 13, 2018.

Dan attended Holy Childhood School in Mascoutah, graduated from Mascoutah High School and received a bachelor’s degree in biology from McKendree University. He had put his degree to use as a lab...

Nov 12, 2018

Dennis L. Sunderman, 55, of Belleville, IL, born Jan. 13, 1963 in Belleville, IL died Monday Nov. 12, 2018 at Clinton Manor Living Center, New Baden, IL.

He was an employee of S.A.V.E., a member of St. John United Church of Christ, Mascoutah, Shiloh Valley Grange and Community Link, Breese, IL

He is preceded in...