Obituaries

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...

Apr 22, 2017

Leonard A. “Real” Vasquez, 86, of New Athens, IL, born Feb. 22, 1931 in Florissant, MO, died Saturday, Apr. 22, 2017 at his residence surrounded by his loving family.

He retired from Granite City Steel in 1981, and he owned and operated Vasquez Metal Products for over 40 years.  He was a member of St. Agatha Catholic...

Apr 19, 2017

Brenda A. McCowan, nee Green, 81, of Mascoutah, IL, born March 1, 1936 in Bury St. Edmunds, England died Wednesday, April 19, 2017 at St. Clare Hospital in Fenton, MO.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Harvey V. “Mac” McCowan whom she married in Braintree Essex, England on Feb. 1, 1962 and who died on...

Apr 18, 2017

Carolyn B. Chaffin, nee Wyman, 85, of Mascoutah, IL, born Jan. 26, 1932, in Mt. Vernon, ME, died Tuesday, Apr. 18, 2017 at Memorial Hospital East, Shiloh, IL.

She was a retired medical secretary from St. Elizabeth’s Hospital in Belleville, IL and also Highland Hospital in Highland, IL.

She was preceded in death by her...

Apr 15, 2017

Linda Kay, nee Jones, Evelsizer passed from this life to be with her Lord Jesus Christ on Saturday, Apr. 15, 2017, at Eden Village Care Facility in Glen Carbon, IL, after a courageous five year battle with Interstitial Pulmonary Fibrosis. She was born July 25, 1945, in Henrietta, TX, the eighth of nine children born to Gerald E. and...

Apr 9, 2017

Donald J. Burrows, 82, of Mascoutah, IL, born May 25, 1934 in New York died Sunday, April 9, 2017 at Four Fountains Convalescent Center, Belleville, IL.

He was a retired maintenance man from MarKa Nursing Home in Mascoutah and also serviced and repaired small engines.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Orville and...

Apr 7, 2017

Margaret L. Leonhardt, nee Knapp, 89, of Mascoutah, IL, born Dec. 12, 1927 in Mascoutah, IL, died Friday, Apr. 7, 2017 at MarKa Nursing Home in Mascoutah, IL.

Margaret was a retired seamstress from Martha Manning Dress Factory in Mascoutah; and member of United Garment Workers Union.

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

Apr 4, 2017

Dianne Marie Brendel, nee Moll, 69, of Mascoutah, IL, born May 20, 1947 in Belleville, IL died Tuesday, April 4, 2017 at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital in Belleville, IL.

Dianne was a retired employee for the Medical Group Civilian Personnel Office at Scott AFB, IL and a member of Holy Childhood Catholic Church in Mascoutah.

She...

Mar 28, 2017

Kathleen I. Scanlan, nee Mueller, 67, of Venedy, IL, born in Belleville, IL on July 27, 1949, passed away at Belleville Memorial Hospital on Tuesday, Mar. 28, 2017 surrounded by her husband and immediate family.

Kathleen grew up in New Memphis, IL where she was a member of St. Peter Lutheran Church.  She was a 1967 graduate...

Mar 26, 2017

Raymond Kueker, 85, of Mascoutah, IL born June 22, 1931 in Walsh, IL died Sunday, March 26, 2017 at St. Louis University Hospital.

He was a retired truck driver from ABF Freight System where he was employed for 35 years, a U. S. Army Korean War veteran and recipient of the Bronze Star V Device. Ray was...

Mar 23, 2017

Harvey S. Zinck, 87, of rural Addieville, IL, born August 7, 1929 in Mascoutah Township, IL, died Thursday, March 23, 2017 at MarKa Nursing Home, Mascoutah, IL.

Harvey was a retired farmer. He was a member and former trustee of St. Anthony’s Catholic Church, Lively Grove and a member of Washington County Farm Bureau.

He...

Mar 19, 2017

Melvin E. “Mel” Evans, 75, of Mascoutah, IL born July 27, 1941 in Neosho, MO died Sunday, March 19, 2017 at MarKa Nursing Home, Mascoutah, IL.

He was a retired lineman for Ameren, a member of I.B.E.W., Local 309 West Frankfort, IL and a member of Mascoutah Sportsman’s Club.

He was preceded in death by...

Mar 17, 2017

Marie D. Morris, nee Betts, 92, formerly of Mascoutah, IL, born Dec. 3, 1924, in Bridgeville, DE, passed away on Friday, Mar. 17, 2017 at Mercy Rehab &Care Center in Swansea, IL.

Marie was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.  She was a devoted military wife.  During her husband’s 30 plus year military career which covered...

Mar 13, 2017

David H. Flamuth, 69, of Mascoutah, IL born March 28, 1947 in Belleville, IL died Monday, March 13 2017 at his daughter’s residence in Pocahontas, IL.

He was a pharmacist for 40 years and retired from Home Pharmacy Services of Belleville, IL. David was the past vice-president of Home Pharmacy Services for 30 years, Director of Professional...

Mar 9, 2017

Dorothy L. Schmersahl, nee Stein, 84 of Lively Grove, IL, born Jan. 13, 1933 in Marissa, IL, died Thursday, Mar. 9, 2017 at Sparta Community Hospital, Sparta, IL.

Dorothy was a homemaker and farm wife.  She was a member of St. Anthony Catholic Church in Lively Grove, IL.

She was preceded in death by her...

Mar 6, 2017

Mary M. Haas, nee Billhartz, 89, of Mascoutah, IL, born Aug. 10, 1927, in New Baden, IL, died Monday, Mar. 6, 2017 at MarKa Nursing Home in Mascoutah.

Mary was a member of Holy Childhood of Jesus Catholic Church, HCCCW, and Mascoutah Senior Center.  She also enjoyed quilting, playing cards, traveling, and being a member of the...

Mar 4, 2017

Martha Marie Wightman Teisseire, nee Witte, 100, of Mascoutah, IL, formerly of Red Bluff, CA born April 26, 1916 in Thurston, NE died Saturday, March 4, 2017 at MarKa Nursing Home, Mascoutah, IL.

She was a retired bookkeeper from Singer Sewing Machine Company and a member of St. John United Church of Christ in Mascoutah.

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Mar 2, 2017

Iona M. Wolf, nee Richter, 81, of Lebanon, IL born Feb. 9, 1936 in Breese, IL, died Thursday, Mar. 2, 2017 at Aviston Countryside Manor, Aviston, IL.

She was retired from Bergmann-Taylor Seed Co. and previously worked for Mon-Clair Grain. Iona was a member of St. Paul United Church of Christ in Lebanon and Women’s Fellowship of...