Obituaries

Aug 6, 2017

Walter A. Albers, 85, of Okawville, IL, born Oct. 29, 1931 in Johannisburg Township, Washington County, IL, died Sunday, August 6, 2017 at Washington County Extended Care, Nashville, IL.

Walter was a retired farmer and also worked for Johannisburg Township for a while with his dad. He was a member of St. Anthony’s Catholic Church, Lively Grove;...

Jul 30, 2017

Lana E. Fowler, nee Noble, 74, of Mascoutah, IL, born Dec. 22, 1942 in Des Moines, IA, died Sunday, July 30, 2017 at her residence.

She was a homemaker and a member of the Loyal Order of the Moose, Vacaville, CA since 1975.

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

Jul 25, 2017

Germaine A. “Gerry” Braneky, nee Bergkoetter, 81, of Belleville, IL, born Aug. 29, 1935 in Johannisburg Twp., IL, died Tuesday, July 25, 2017 at New Athens Home for the Aged.

Gerry was a proud graduate of Okawville High School; was a certified nursing assistant at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital in Belleville for 36 years before retiring; she attended...

Jul 22, 2017

Delwin Clark Edwards, 93, of Belleville, IL, born September 16, 1923 in Monica, IL, died Saturday morning, July 22, 2017 at St. Elizabeth Hospital, Belleville, IL.  The son of a grain elevator operator and a school teacher, his early life experiences in a loving family during the hardship of the Depression deeply shaped his personality and established his pattern...

Jul 22, 2017

Tina M. Isaacs, nee Mellenberger, 44, of Mascoutah, IL, born Dec. 29, 1972 in Green Bay, WI died Saturday, July 22, 2017 at her residence.

She was homemaker.

She is preceded in death by her father, Walter John Mellenberger, Sr.

She is survived by her husband, Jared A. Isaacs; her daughters, Chantel R....

Jul 19, 2017

Raymond J. Sommers, 86, of Mascoutah, IL, born Aug. 6, 1930 in Okawville, IL died Wednesday, July 19, 2017 at his residence.

He was a retired diesel mechanic and truck driver.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Alvis J. and Alvina, nee Lintker, Sommers; his wife, Erma B., nee Leadendecker, Sommers whom he...

Jul 18, 2017

James E. “Jimmy” Jung, 65, of New Baden, IL formerly of Mascoutah, IL born June 21, 1952 in Mascoutah, IL died Tuesday, July 18, 2017 at Clinton Manor Living Center, New Baden, IL.

He was a member of Holy Childhood Catholic Church.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Wilbert O. and Bertha E.,...

Jul 14, 2017

Dawn M. Rayborn, 53, of Mascoutah, IL, born September 10, 1963 in East St. Louis, IL, died Friday, July 14, 2017 at her residence.

She attended Bethel Baptist Church in Troy, IL.

She was preceded in death by her mother, Mary Diane Dierks.

She is survived by her father, Delmar Bruce Menard of...

Jul 1, 2017

Elizabeth A. “Betty” Marietta, nee Benz, 93, of Mascoutah, IL, born July 19, 1923 in Mascoutah, IL, died Saturday, July 1, 2017, at her home surrounded by her family.

She was a graduate of MacMurray College for Women in Jacksonville, IL; a kindergarten teacher and reading specialist with 40+ years at the Mascoutah School District 19; member...

Jun 30, 2017

Curtis C. Condon, 84, of Mascoutah, IL, born Aug. 19, 1932 in Mascoutah, IL, died Friday, June 30, 2017 at Memorial Hospital in Belleville, IL.

He retired as a head produce clerk after 37 years from Kroger; he was a member of the Mascoutah Moose Lodge 815; Belleville-Swansea Moose Lodge 1221; USS Wisconsin Assn.; the VFW Post...

Jun 15, 2017

Betty “Irish Betty” Ward, nee Callan, 86, of Albany, OR, born November 21, 1930 in Ireland, died Thursday, June 15, 2017, at her daughter’s residence in Mascoutah, IL.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Charles and Catherine, nee McBride, Callan, her husband, Michael Ward whom she married in Castle Blaney, Ireland and who died June...

Jun 12, 2017

Susan C. McConnell, nee Osterkamp, 82, of Mascoutah, IL, born May 7, 1935 in St. Louis, MO, died Monday, June 12, 2017, at Memorial Hospital in Belleville, IL.

She was a retired art teacher and art historian.  She taught at Belleville West High School, Mascoutah High School, New Athens High School, and BAC which is now SWIC. ...

Jun 5, 2017

Carl J. Reinneck, 84, of Mascoutah, IL, born Feb. 9, 1933 in Freeburg Twp., IL, died Monday, June 5, 2017, at MarKa Nursing Home, Mascoutah, IL.

He was a retired grain and livestock farmer; he attended St. John United Church of Christ in Mascoutah and was a U.S. Army veteran.

He was preceded in death...

Jun 3, 2017

Daniel L. Huber, 30, of Mascoutah, IL, born Feb. 9, 1987 in Granite City, IL, died June 3, 2017 at his residence.

Daniel loved astronomy and science; had a passion for playing his guitar and singing; was an avid shooter, and outdoorsman.

He was preceded in death by a sister, Angela M. LaQuet.

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May 26, 2017

Thomas C. Foust, Sr., 77, of Mascoutah, IL formerly of Coudersport, PA born Sept. 24, 1939 in Coudersport, PA, went to be with Jesus Christ Our Lord on Friday, May 26, 2017.

He was a retired production manager and U. S. Army veteran; a member of Hilltop Baptist Church in Smethport, PA; former Policeman of Coudersport, PA;...

May 24, 2017

Dorothy E. Beimfohr, nee Presson, 86, of Mascoutah, IL, born February 6, 1931 in St. Louis County, MO, died Wednesday, May 24, 2017, at Terrace on the Park, Mascoutah, IL.

She was a retired secretary from Triple B Trailer Manufacturing in Mascoutah; member of St. John United Church of Christ in Mascoutah; past President and member of...

May 14, 2017

Laurence P. Madden, 83, of Granite City, IL formerly of Fayetteville, IL born Sept. 14, 1933 in East St. Louis, IL died Sunday, May 14, 2017 at Anderson Hospital, Maryville, IL.

He was a retired carpenter.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Margaret, nee Moll, Madden, a daughter, Sandra L. Madden,...

May 13, 2017

Annette Riess Grove, 78, of Belleville, Illinois, born February 23, 1939 in Mascoutah, Illinois, died Saturday, May 13, 2017, peacefully in the comfort of her home.

In a hurry to arrive, Annette was born at home – a joyful addition to a loving family which included two brothers and a sister who had long prayed for her...

May 7, 2017

Patricia Maxine Wescoat, nee Spring, 88, of Mascoutah, IL born April. 27,1929 in Neelys Landing, MO, died Sunday, May 7, 2017 at Terrace on the Park, Mascoutah, IL.

She was a retired, longtime secretary for Grant Illini School District #110 in Fairview Heights, IL and a member of St. John United Church of Christ in Mascoutah. Maxine...

Apr 27, 2017

Joseph H. Lang, 86, of Mascoutah, IL, born Aug. 1, 1930 in Mascoutah, IL, died Thursday, Apr. 27, 2017 at the MarKa Nursing Home in Mascoutah.

He was a retired customer engineer from IBM; a member of Holy Childhood Catholic Church in Mascoutah; American Legion Post 292, Mascoutah; C K & L of I; AARP; and a...