Obituaries

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...

Nov 27, 2016

Gilbert “Skip” Mense, 83 of St. Libory, IL, born Mar. 20, 1933 in St. Libory, passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, Nov. 27, 2016 surrounded by his loving family.

Skip was a faithful, life-long member of St. Liborius Church and sang in the church choir for the past 30 years.  He was a member of...

Nov 26, 2016

Francis Osborn, 87, of Mascoutah, IL, born on Aug. 4, 1929 in Valmeyer, IL, passed away Saturday, Nov. 26, 2016 at Dammert Geriatric Center, Belleville, IL.

Francis was a member of Operating Engineers Local 520 for over 70 years, the oldest and longest member.  He was the president and business agent of 3000 members.  He attended Washington...

Nov 24, 2016

Carl E. Zotz, 75, of New Baden, IL, born May 17, 1941 in Lebanon, IL died Thursday Nov. 24, 2016 at his residence.

He was retired from Century Brass in Swansea, IL and a U. S. Army veteran.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Charles R. and Esther F., nee Schumacher, Zotz, an...

Nov 19, 2016

Bruce E. Cobine, 61, of Fayetteville, IL, born June 17, 1955 in Alton, IL died Saturday, Nov. 19, 2016 at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital, Belleville, IL.

He was a retired truck driver, a member of Cross Pointe Christian Church, Mascoutah, IL and a U. S. Army Desert Storm veteran.

He is preceded in death by his...

Nov 17, 2016

Emery Shane Bock, 11, of Mascoutah, IL, was born on December 12, 2004 in Richmond Heights, MO. He went to play with Jesus on Thursday, November 17, 2016 at St. Louis Children’s Hospital. He was a member of Bethel United Methodist Church in Mascoutah. He is survived by his parents, Andrea, nee Drysdale, and Major Michael Holt US Air...

Nov 16, 2016

Earl T. Haas, 80, of Mascoutah, IL, born Mar. 6, 1936 in Engelmann Township, IL, died Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2016 at his home surrounded by his loving family.

He worked many years for Geissler Roofing in Belleville, IL before retiring and was a farmer.  He was a member of Holy Childhood Catholic Church in Mascoutah; the Roofers...

Nov 2, 2016

Anthony W. “Tony” Ptacek, 83, of Mascoutah, IL born May 7, 1933 in Cudahy, WI died Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2016 at his residence.

Tony was a retired Lieutenant Colonel from the U. S. Air Force where he served 22 years as an Air Force attorney and also retired from civil service as an attorney.

One...

Oct 30, 2016

Stanley E. Seering, 82, of Darmstadt, IL formerly of Mascoutah, IL, born June 28, 1934 in Fayetteville Twp., IL died Sunday Oct. 30, 2016 at Memorial Hospital West, Belleville, IL.

He was a retired truck driver, a member of Holy Ghost United Church of Christ, Darmstadt, IL and a U. S. Navy veteran.

He is...

Oct 28, 2016

Dawn Marie Culli, nee Ray, 45, of Okawville, IL, born June 4, 1971 in St. Louis, MO, died Friday, Oct. 28, 2016 at her residence.

Dawn was a registered nurse; and active in the Okawville Grade School and the Chow Program.

Surviving are her husband, Christopher Culli, whom she married in Fayetteville, IL on May...

Oct 24, 2016

Phillip E. Bowker, 74, of Mascoutah, IL, born Jan. 20, 1942 in South Bend, IN              died Monday Oct. 24, 2016 at San Gabriel Memory Care, Highland IL.

He was a retired Master Sergeant from the U. S. Air Force after 28 years of service and also retired from General American in St. Louis. He was a member...

Oct 24, 2016

Hallie M. Orlet born Oct. 24, 2016 died at St. Louis Children’s Hospital in St. Louis, MO on Saturday,Oct. 24, 2016.

She is preceded in death by her great grandfather, Rev. Charles Sheffield and an uncle, Matthew Orlet.

Surviving Hallie are her parents, Tim and Rachel, nee Dunevant, Orlet, Jr. paternal grandparents, Tim (Dawn) Orlet,...

Oct 23, 2016

Eugene Henry “Gene” Bergkoetter, 73, of South Roxana, IL, born Sept. 2, 1943 in Johannesburg Township, IL, died Sunday, Oct. 23, 2016 at Washington County Extended Care in Nashville, IL.

Gene worked at the former Excelsior Foundry in Belleville for many years.  He was a member of St. Elizabeth’s Catholic Church in Granite City; and the Wood...

Oct 22, 2016

Robert H. Wilson, 86, of Mascoutah, IL, born Nov. 5, 1929 in Bemidji, MN died Saturday, Oct. 22, 2016 at his residence.

Bob was a retired CMSgt. from the U. S. Air Force after 30 years of service and also retired from American Satellite. He was a member of Holy Childhood Catholic Church in Mascoutah and a...

Oct 15, 2016

Robert Brian Jackson, MSgt, Ret., 59, of Fairview Heights, IL, born July 17, 1957 in Manila, AR, died Saturday, Oct. 15, 2016 at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, MO.

Brian served in Special Forces in the US Army from 1976 to 1979 before enlisting in the US Air Force.  He served in the Air Force from...

Oct 10, 2016

John A. ‘Jack’ Waeltz, 74, of Belleville, IL, born May 28, 1942, in Belleville died October 10, 2016, at his residence following a courageous 3 year battle with brain cancer.

Jack grew up in Freeburg, IL, and graduated from Freeburg High School in 1960. He was a Co-Valedictorian of the class and a National Merit Scholar. He...

Oct 7, 2016

Eileen Mae Beimfohr, nee Snyder, 85, of Mascoutah, IL, born Aug. 27, 1931 in Belleville, IL died Friday Oct. 7, 2016 at St. Anthony’s Medical Center in St. Louis, MO.

She was a homemaker, a member of St. John United Church of Christ, Mascoutah, V.F.W. Auxiliary, Mascoutah, past matron of Eastern Star and Red Hat Ladies Society....

Sep 24, 2016

Edward J. Paterline, Jr., SMSgt. Ret., 87, of Mascoutah, IL, born May 5, 1929 in Charleroi, PA, died Saturday, Sept. 24, 2016 at his residence.

He retired as a SMSgt. after 22 years in the US Air Force; he worked 20 years in the Civil Service; he flew as a radio operator in the Berlin Airlift; and...