Obituaries

Feb 17, 2017

Thelma Jean Cameron, nee Mulvany, 84 of Swansea, IL formerly of Mascoutah, passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, Feb. 17, 2017

She was born in 1932 to Andrew and Jessie, nee Jones, Mulvany in Kinmundy, IL, where she grew up.  Thelma was the youngest of 12 brothers and sisters, was raised in the fullest of...

Feb 16, 2017

Lorine F. Schuette, nee Leadendecker, 94, of St. Libory, IL, born Feb. 23, 1922 in Oakdale, IL, died Thursday, Feb. 16, 2017 at Memorial Care Center in Belleville, IL.

She was a homemaker; member of St. Liborius Catholic Church in St. Libory, IL where she was a Eucharistic Minister for years; member of the St. Liborius Council...

Feb 15, 2017

Agnes V. Schmiskie, nee Holdener, 85, of Belleville, IL, born Feb. 21, 1931 in East St. Louis, IL, died Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2017 at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital in Belleville, IL.

Agnes was a homemaker and during that time she sold Tupperware; was a clerk for Central Service at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital in Belleville; was a bookkeeper for...

Feb 14, 2017

Alvin E. Renth, 78, of Mascoutah, IL, born May 12, 1938 in Belleville, IL, died Tuesday Feb. 14, 2017 at his residence surrounded by his family.

He was a retired carpenter form Local 433 in Belleville, IL. Alvin had served on the Southern Illinois District Council of Carpenters as recording secretary, member of the Board of Directors...

Feb 13, 2017

CMSgt Robert Dean Orrell, USAF (Ret), 91, of Mascoutah, IL, born Nov. 3, 1925 in Peck, KS, died Monday, Feb. 13, 2017 at the MarKa Nursing Home in Mascoutah, IL.

Robert was a retired Chief Master Sergeant from the United States Air Force serving his country from 1943 to 1968.  He also retired as a vocational education...

Feb 12, 2017

Dennis J. Zotz, 60, of Lebanon, IL, born July 23, 1956 in Highland, IL, died Sunday Feb. 12, 2017 at his residence.

He was a laborer for Illinois American Water Co.; member of St. Matthew UMC in Belleville, IL; Laborers Local #100, E. St. Louis, IL; Allied Molders Union; and a U. S. Marine Vietnam War veteran....

Jan 27, 2017

Frances E. Andrews, nee Jennings, 89, of Mascoutah, IL, born May 15, 1927 in Auburn, NY, died Friday, Jan. 27, 2017 at her residence.

Frances was a homemaker; member of Bethel UMC, Mascoutah, IL; and the Bethel UMC Quilting Ladies.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Frank, Jr. and Edythe, nee Kenny Jennings;...

Jan 24, 2017

Patria A. Baron nee Abia, 84, of Mascoutah, IL, born Sept. 2, 1932 in the Philippines, died Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2017 at her daughter’s residence.

Patria was a homemaker; school teacher; and a medical transcriber.  She loved spending time with her family and playing the piano.  She will be sadly missed by all, but mostly by her...

Jan 20, 2017

Betty R. Meyer, nee Mayer, 93, of St. Louis, MO, born May 27, 1923 in St. Louis, MO, died Friday, Jan. 20, 2017 at SSM St. Clare Hospital in Fenton, MO.

She was a homemaker.

She was preceded in death by her parents, August and Wilhelmina, nee Thomas, Mayer.

Surviving are her husband,...

Jan 16, 2017

Albert Roger Scalf, 84, of Mascoutah, IL, born Jan. 25, 1932, in Nashville, TN, died Monday, Jan. 16, 2017 at his residence.

Albert was a retired Lt. Col. from the U. S. Air Force and a veteran of the Korean War.  He retired from Cannon and Wendt Electric in Phoenix, AZ, where he worked as an electrical...

Jan 16, 2017

Roland E. Drumm, Jr. (Drummie), 73, of Mascoutah, IL, born Sept. 24, 1943 in Great Barrington, MA, died Monday, Jan. 16, 2017 at Terrace on the Park, Mascoutah, IL.

He was a retired Master Sergeant from the U. S. Air Force after 24 years of service. He also retired from civil service at Scott AFB; was a...

Jan 10, 2017

Deborah A. “Debbie” Wyatt, nee White, 54, of New Baden, IL, born Mar. 7, 1962 in Detroit, MI, died Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2017 at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital in Belleville, IL.

Debbi was a retired manager of the American Legion Post 292 in Mascoutah, IL.

She was preceded in death by her loving friend, Bill Zirkelbach....

Jan 4, 2017

Donald M. Johns, 67, of Mascoutah, IL, born March 16, 1949 in Henderson , KY, died Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2017 at his home surrounded by his loving family.

Don was a retired MSgt. from the U. S. Air Force and also a retired supply supervisor from Civil Service at Scott Air Force Base.  He was a member...

Dec 31, 2016

Verna M. Koch, nee Wagner, 98, of Belleville, IL formerly of Mascoutah, IL, born Apr. 30, 1918 in Darmstadt, IL died Saturday, Dec. 31, 2016, at St. Paul’s Home in Belleville, IL.

Verna and Alvin were married on Jan. 23, 1938 in Darmstadt, IL. Verna enjoyed working with her loving husband, Alvin, for 67 years. They worked...

Dec 31, 2016

Larry F. Lewis, Sr., 77, of Mascoutah, IL, born Nov. 20, 1939 in Manila, AR died             Saturday Dec. 31, 2016 at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital, Belleville, IL.

He was a retired Chief Master Sergeant from the U. S. Air Force and a Viet Nam war veteran.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Albert Rudolph...

Dec 28, 2016

Philip W. Elmore, 70, of New Baden, IL, born Oct. 15, 1946 in Dayton, OH died Wednesday Dec. 28, 2016 at Memorial Hospital East, Shiloh, IL.

He was a retired Master Sergeant from the U. S. Air Force and a Viet Nam war veteran.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert Elmore and...

Dec 27, 2016

Leo A. Wilhelm, 88, of Mascoutah, IL, born Sept. 10, 1928 in Mascoutah Township, IL, died Tuesday, Dec. 27, 2016 at his residence.

Leo was retired from Mascoutah Equipment Company with 46 years of service, 30 years as an employee and 16 years as part owner.  He was a lifetime member of Holy Childhood Catholic Church in...

Dec 26, 2016

Joan Isabella Dugan, nee Freeman, 81, of Mascoutah, IL, born Aug. 29, 1935 in

Cardiff Wales, Great Britain died Monday Dec. 26, 2016 at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital, Belleville, IL.

She was a homemaker, loved word puzzles and was an avid New York Times crossword puzzle solver.

She was preceded in death by her...

Dec 13, 2016

Antonio “Tony” Torres-Skerrett, 71, of Mascoutah, IL, born Jan. 29, 1945 in San Juan, Puerto Rico, died Tuesday, Dec. 13, 2016 at his residence.

Tony was a retired Master Sergeant from the U. S. Air Force and also retired engineer from Boeing, St. Louis, MO.  He was a life member of Mascoutah VFW Post 7682; a life...

Dec 1, 2016

John Frank Augustine, 74, of New Baden, IL, born Dec. 8, 1941 in Belleville, IL, died Thursday, Dec. 1, 2016 at Memorial Hospital East in Shiloh, IL.

He is preceded in death by his parents, John and Anna, nee Sweglich, Augustine.

He is survived by two brothers, Kenneth Augustine of Belleville, IL, and Dr. Jim...