Obituaries

Mar 30, 2019

Eugene C. Munier, 78, of Mascoutah, IL born Aug. 5, 1940 in Belleville, IL died Saturday, Mar. 30, 2019 at Memorial East Hospital in Shiloh, IL.

Eugene retired as the owner and operator of Gene’s Crankshaft in Mascoutah, IL.  He was a member of Holy Childhood Catholic Church in Mascoutah, Automotive Engine Rebuilders Association (AERA) and a...

Mar 27, 2019

Naomi F. Robison, nee Jenkins, 87, of Mascoutah, IL born Oct. 5, 1931 in Hollis, OK, died Wednesday, March 27, 2019, at Aviston Countryside Manor, Aviston, IL.

She was a retired bookkeeper from Scott Credit Union at Scott Air Force Base.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Floyd A. and Sadie, nee Hammond,...

Mar 23, 2019

Marilyn J. Schlarman, 77, formerly of St. Peters, MO, born March 17, 1942 in Florala, AL died Saturday, March 23, 2019 at Memorial Hospital East after a brief respiratory illness.

She was a retired secretary from Boeing in St. Louis, MO.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Ken and Mildred, nee Hanschmidt, Schlarman....

Mar 14, 2019

Ruth A. Sommer, nee Sandheinrich, 89, of St. Libory, IL, born Nov. 28, 1929 in St. Libory, IL died Thursday, March 15, 2019 at Freeburg Care Center.

She was a homemaker and had been actively involved in farming alongside her husband, Cyril. Ruth was a member of St. Liborius Catholic Church in St. Libory.

She...

Mar 13, 2019

Elmer A. Brockmeier, 82 of Mascoutah, IL born Sept. 30, 1936 in rural Okawville, IL died Wednesday March 13, 2019 at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital in O’Fallon, IL.

Elmer was raised on the family farm. After graduating from Okawville High School in 1954, he worked at Okawville Farmers Elevator, Lebanon Grain and retired from Heberer Equipment Company in...

Feb 27, 2019

Calvin Lyle Doore 78, of Mascoutah, IL born Oct. 23, 1940 in Dover-Foxcroft, ME, died Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2019, at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital in O’Fallon, IL.

Calvin was a retired MSgt. for the United States Air Force.  He was a member of the Cardinal Creek Golf Club at SAFB.  Calvin enjoyed playing golf with his friends and...

Feb 26, 2019

Leona A. Kilian, nee Anstedt, 86, of Mascoutah, IL, born Dec. 25, 1932 in Mascoutah Twp., IL died Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2019 at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital in O’Fallon, IL.

Leona was the former owner and president of Kilian Corp. and Asphalt Sales and Products, Inc. until her retirement.  She was a member of Holy Childhood Catholic Church...

Feb 26, 2019

Alice Laverne Lollar, nee Tilley, 86, of Mascoutah, IL born Sept. 11, 1932 in Lamar, AR died Tuesday Feb. 26, 2019 at Mar-Ka Nursing Home in Mascoutah, IL.

Alice and her husband owned and operated a Western Auto hardware store in Breese, IL for fifteen years.  She was a member of the Bethel United Methodist Church in...

Feb 19, 2019

Donald Gene Lange, 70, of Stone Church, IL born May 3, 1948 in Belleville, IL died Tuesday Feb. 19, 2019 at his home after battling Parkinson Disease for over 25 years.

Gene was a retired coal miner and carpenter. His interests included tractor pulling, fishing, woodworking and spending time with his family, especially his posse.

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Feb 19, 2019

James Bradley Ford, Sr. “Brad” 72, of Mascoutah, IL born March 6, 1946 in Ridgecrest, CA, died Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2019, at his home surrounded by his family, after a four year battle with cancer.

Brad was a retired coal miner from Peabody Coal Co. and also retired as head custodian from Mascoutah School District 19, Sixth...

Feb 10, 2019

Sondra S. Krack, nee Schubert, 71, of Mascoutah, IL born Oct. 20, 1947 in East St. Louis, IL died Feb. 10, 2019 at MarKa Nursing Home in Mascoutah, IL.

Sondra was a homemaker.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Louis and Pauline, nee Callahan, Schubert and a grandson, Christopher Lindsay.

She...

Feb 9, 2019

Gerald W. Boggs, 85, of Venedy, IL, born April 12, 1933 in Rison, AR, died Saturday, Feb. 9, 2019 at MarKa Nursing home in Mascoutah, IL.

Gerald was Korea and Vietnam War veteran and a retired MSgt. for the USAF.

He is preceded in death by his wife Dixie Ann “Dee,” nee Taylor, Boggs, whom...

Feb 8, 2019

Edward P. Zinck, 83, of Mascoutah, IL born Oct. 28, 1935 in Engelmann Twp., IL died Feb. 8, 2019 at Silver Creek Assisted Living in Mascoutah, IL.

Edward was a retired farmer and was an avid hunter and fisherman.  He was a member of Holy Childhood Catholic Church in Mascoutah, IL.

He is preceded in...

Feb 3, 2019

James C. Wescoat, Sr., 93, of Mascoutah, IL born Jan. 26, 1926 in Kewanee, MO, died Sunday, Feb. 3, 2019 at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital, O’Fallon, IL.

James was a Greyhound Bus Driver for 36 + years, and he also was a Ham Radio Operator.  He was a member of the V.F.W and St. John United Church of...

Feb 1, 2019

Paul C. “Trigger” Wombacher, 89, of Mascoutah, IL, born Aug. 26, 1929 in Mascoutah, IL, died Friday, Feb. 1, 2019 at Memorial Hospital, Belleville, IL.

Paul retired in 1991 from Schnucks, where he was a meat cutter. He had previously owned grocery stores in O’Fallon, Lebanon and Cahokia, IL. He also owned a mobile home sale, service...

Jan 31, 2019

Catherine M. “Sis” Pritchett, 92, of Mascoutah, IL, born May 22, 1926 in Affton, MO died Thursday, Jan. 31, 2019 at MarKa Nursing Home, Mascoutah, IL.

She was a homemaker and a member of Holy Childhood Catholic Church in Mascoutah, IL.

She is preceded in death by her parents, James A. and Catherine A., nee...

Jan 29, 2019

Lucille E. Joffray, nee Rueter, 87, of Mascoutah, IL, born Oct. 20, 1931 in St. Libory, IL died Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2019 at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital in O’Fallon, IL.

Lucille was a home maker and also worked for the hat factory in Mascoutah, IL; she was a member of St. Pancratius Catholic Church in Fayetteville, IL,

Jan 28, 2019

Dawn S. Schomaker, nee Linkey, 51, of St. Libory, IL born Sept. 30, 1967 in Belleville, IL died Monday Jan. 28, 2019 at Aviston Countryside Manor in Aviston, IL.

She was a CNA at MarKa Nursing Home in Mascoutah, IL.

She is preceded in death by her father, Donald J. Linkey.

Surviving are...

Jan 26, 2019

Marlene Rae Brand, nee Hart, 84, of Mascoutah, IL born Sept. 20, 1934 in Granite City, IL died Saturday Jan. 26, 2019 at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital in O’Fallon, IL.

She was retired from the insurance business in St. Louis, MO and a member of the Eastern Star.

She is preceded in death by her parents,...

Jan 25, 2019

Ronald K. Barttelbort, 79, of Blackwell, MO born Nov. 1, 1939 in Breese, IL died Jan. 25, 2019 at Mercy Hospital South in St. Louis, MO.

Ron was a retired Deputy Sheriff from Jefferson County, MO. He was a member of De Soto Church of Christ in De Soto, MO; V.F.W. Post 1831, De Soto, MO; Tyro...