Obituaries

Aug 29, 2018

CMSgt. (Ret) John Kappert, Jr USAF, 86, of Mascoutah, IL, born March 1, 1932 in Evansville, IN to Sula Lee, nee Hood and John Kappert, was the third of seven children, he died Wednesday, August 29, 2018 at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital, O’Fallon, IL.

Chief Kappert’s 30 years of distinguished military career began in 1950 after he graduated...

Aug 26, 2018

Russell J. Murphy, 86, of Mascoutah, IL, born June 22, 1932 in Litchfield, IL died Sunday, Aug. 26, 2018 at Brightly Senior Living Center in Mascoutah, IL.

Russell retired as a Senior Master Sergeant from the U. S. Air Force after 26 years of service. He was a member of Holy Childhood Catholic Church in Mascoutah; member...

Aug 25, 2018

Theresa R. “Ruth” Bobzin, nee Scott, 80, of Mascoutah, IL formerly of Newton, IL, born April 15, 1938 in Olney, IL died Saturday, August 25, 2018 at her home.

She was a retired Teacher’s Aide from Belleville School District 201. Ruth was proficient in Braille, sign language, lip reading, and an avid gardener, seamstress and deer hunter....

Aug 20, 2018

John John Jones, Jr., age 81, of rural Mascoutah, IL entered eternal rest on Monday, August 20, 2018 at Barnes Hospital in St. Louis, MO. John was born on December 8, 1936 in Absecon, New Jersey to John and Rebecca (Mounce) Jones.

John was retired from Orscheln Bros. Truck Lines and Stout Manufacturing. He served in the...

Aug 5, 2018

Virginia Cox, 63, of Mascoutah, IL, born July 30, 1955 in Cartersburg, IN died Sunday, Aug. 6, 2018 at her son’s home in Mascoutah, IL.

Virginia was a Computer Engineer for Scott Air Force Base.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Otis and Rhoda (Turner) Lovins.

She is survived by her...

Jul 28, 2018

Jerome R. Hulliung, Sr., 77, of O’Fallon, IL, born Aug. 19, 1940 in Engelmann Township, IL, died Saturday, July 28, 2018 at his residence.

He worked 42 years for McDonnell-Douglas and Boeing in St. Louis, MO, and was a member of IAMAW Local 837A.

Jerome is preceded in death by his parents, Albert “Hap” Jr....

Jul 26, 2018

Shirley A. Karpel, 62, of Mascoutah, IL, born Mar. 13, 1956 in Belleville, IL died Thursday, July 26, 2018 at Memorial Hospital East in Shiloh, IL.

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

Shirley is preceded in death by her parents, Robert F. and Lucille S., nee...

Jul 21, 2018

Catherine S. Taylor, nee Malone, 60, of Mascoutah, IL, formerly of West Portsmouth, OH, born Jan. 4, 1958 in Portsmouth, OH, died Saturday, July 21, 2018 at her home.

She was a housewife and homemaker.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Elbridge Alfred and Juanita, nee Piatt, Malone; two brothers; Elbridge Alfred Malone...

Jul 18, 2018

Carol R. Moody, nee Newton, 80, of Mascoutah, IL, born August 24, 1937 in Washington, D.C. died Wednesday, July 18, 2018 at Memorial Hospital East in Shiloh, IL.

Carol was a retired accountant for the U.S. Government Farm Bureau and a U. S. Army veteran..

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

Jul 9, 2018

Ruth E. Knipp, nee Weil, 94, of New Baden, IL, born September 10, 1923 in Shiloh Valley Twp., IL died Monday, July 9, 2018 at Memorial Hospital East in Shiloh, IL.

She was a beautician and homemaker.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Oscar and Clara, nee Perschbacher, Weil, Sr., her husband, Lester...

Jul 7, 2018

Dixie Ann “Dee” Boggs, nee Taylor, 79, of Venedy, IL, born November 19, 1938 in Pine Bluff, AR, died Saturday, July 7, 2018 at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital in O’Fallon, IL.

Dixie was a utility clerk at the City of Mascoutah retiring after 29 years.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Lilburn and Freddie...

Jun 30, 2018

Anita Ann Oxley, nee Martin, 74, of Lenzburg, IL, born September 10, 1943 in Belleville, IL died Saturday, June 30, 2018 at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital in O’Fallon, IL.

Anita was a retired secretary for Northeastern Illinois University and for the Chicago Police Department and Fire Department.

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

Jun 20, 2018

Sandra Jean “Sandy” Walter, nee Dudenbostel, 60, of Smithton, IL, born October 15, 1957 in Sparta, IL died peacefully at her home on Wednesday, June 20, 2018, after a five year battle with breast cancer.

Sandy was a homemaker and a member of St. Martin Of Tours Lutheran Church in Mascoutah, IL.

She is preceded...

Jun 15, 2018

Ralph J. Buss, 81, of St. Libory, IL, born July 6, 1936 in St. Libory, IL died Friday, June 15, 2018 at his home.

Ralph was a retired truck driver for Beelman Truck Company for 30 years, a long time farmer, member of Saint Liborius Catholic Church, and a member of Loyal Order of Moose Lodge 1221...

Jun 7, 2018

Karen K. Benner, nee Kunce, 75, of Mascoutah, IL, born March 10, 1943 in Rankin, IL died Thursday, June 7, 2018 at Memorial Hospital in Belleville, IL.

She retired from Mascoutah School District 19 as a teacher’s aide. She is a member of Zion Lutheran Church in Mascoutah, Women of the Moose Chapter 392, Mascoutah, and V.F.W....

Jun 7, 2018

Brandon K. Jones 34, of Shiloh, IL, born January 6, 1984 in Pinckneyville, IL died Thursday, June 7, 2018 in rural New Baden. IL.

He was a welder and and also worked in construction.

He is preceded in death by his aunt, Kim Keeton.

He is survived by his wife, Jennifer, nee Downey,...

Jun 1, 2018

Delores “Dee” Klingelhoefer, nee Ahring. 86, of Mascoutah, IL, born Feb. 29, 1932 in O’Fallon, IL, died Friday, June 1, 2018 at the MarKa Nursing Home in Mascoutah.

Delores was a homemaker; a playground aide and bus aide for the Mascoutah School District 19.  She was a member of St. John United Church of Christ in Mascoutah...

May 31, 2018

JoAnn M. Sturm, nee Fournie, 80, of Mascoutah, IL, born August 27, 1937 in Belleville, IL died Thursday, May 31, 2018 at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital in O’Fallon, IL.

JoAnn retired from Belleville Area College as a mainframe computer operator.

She is a member of Holy Childhood Catholic Church in Mascoutah and Special Military Active Recreational...

May 28, 2018

Kathleen M. “Midge” Rueter, nee Sauerhage, 94, of Mascoutah, IL, born April 30, 1924 in Jacob, IL died Sunday, May 28, 2018 at MarKa Nursing Home in Mascoutah, IL. Kathleen retired from Martha Manning Garment Company after 38 years of employment. She is a member of Holy Childhood Catholic Church in Mascoutah and St. Ann Altar Sodality. She is...

May 22, 2018

Lorna Jean Riess, nee White, 85, of Marissa, IL, born Aug. 29, 1932 in Pope County, IL, died peacefully on May 22, 2018 surrounded by family and friends.

Jean grew up in Belleville with her uncle and aunt, Bill and Faye, nee White, Willis. She loved to tell stories of spending childhood summer vacations with her grandparents...