Obituaries

Jan 22, 2024

Jo Ann R. Funk, nee Krausz, born Feb. 28, 1939, in Belleville, IL, passed away peacefully at her home in Mascoutah with her beloved children and grandchildren by her side.

Jo Ann was employed at Memorial Hospital PBX Communications Department for 32 years. Her past employment consisted of working for Brent Bergheger Automobile Dealership and Robert “Chick”...

Jan 18, 2024

Danny E. Kleeman, 77, of Marissa, IL born Feb. 18, 1946, in Tell City, IN died Thursday, Jan. 18, 2024, at his home.

Danny was a retired boilermaker and welder.  He was a member of the Boilermakers Local 374.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Ambrose and Florence, nee Holland, Kleeman, a brother,...

Jan 18, 2024

Terry L. Brown, 72, of Mascoutah, IL born Dec. 5, 1951, died Thursday, Jan. 18, 2024, at his home.

Terry was a retired Sergeant First Class from the U. S. Army.

He was preceded in death by his parents, James A. and Edna L., nee Lynn, Brown and a brother, Dan Brown.

He...

Jan 17, 2024

Bonnie S. Cameron, nee Mattison, 78, of Mascoutah, IL born Dec. 5, 1945, in East St. Louis, IL died Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2024, at Barnes-Jewish Hospital, St. Louis, MO.

Bonnie was a retired administrative assistant for the maintenance department at Mascoutah High School.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Arthur and Francis M.,...

Jan 16, 2024

Donald Xavier Jung, 83, of Mascoutah, Illinois, born September 1, 1940, in Fayetteville, Illinois, died Tuesday, January 16, 2024, at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital, O’Fallon, Illinois.

Don grew up on a farm in Fayetteville, Illinois.  His mom and dad taught him the value of hard work, the love of family, and to treat others with respect.  He displayed...

Jan 13, 2024

Dolores M. “Dee” Bechtoldt, nee Zimmerman, 97, of Mascoutah, IL, born May 10, 1926, in St. Morgan, IL, died Saturday, Jan. 13, 2024, at MarKa Nursing Home.

Dolores was a retired secretary, a loving homemaker, a member of Holy Childhood Catholic Church in Mascoutah and the HCCCW.

She was preceded in death by her parents,...

Jan 10, 2024

Firmin D. Lanter, 89, of Mascoutah, IL born Aug. 31, 1934, in Mascoutah, IL died Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2024, at his home.

Firmin was a retired grain and swine farmer and was a custodian for St. Clair Catholic School in O’Fallon, IL for many years.  Firmin was a member of Holy Childhood Catholic Church, Mascoutah, IL, and...

Dec 29, 2023

Robert J. “Boozie” Buescher, 80, of St. Libory, IL, born in St. Libory, IL on July 20, 1943, died Friday, Dec. 29, 2023, at St. Louis University Hospital.

Robert was a retired truck driver and former owner and operator of Buescher’s (Boozie’s) Tavern in St. Libory.  He enjoyed spending time with family, grandkids, and great grandkids. He...

Dec 24, 2023

It is with broken hearts that we are forced to say goodbye to our beloved Pamela. Pamela Denise Meekins was born on January 26, 1972, at Scott Air Force Base in Belleville, Illinois.  She was the youngest of four daughters of Grace Delores and Major William Earl Meekins.  She left us suddenly on December 24, 2023, due to injuries...

Dec 10, 2023

Mary Ann Greten, 90, of St. Libory, IL, born Oct 20, 1933, in St. Libory, IL died Sunday, Dec. 10, 2023, at Villas at St. James in Breese, IL.

Mary Ann was a homemaker, a member of St. Liborius Catholic Church, St. Liborius Council of Catholic Women, and St. Libory American Legion Auxiliary.

She is...

Dec 9, 2023

Tate James Stoeckl

May 16th, 2023-December 9th, 2023

Our Sweet Angel Baby Forever 🤍

Celebration of Life will be held at Mascoutah Visitor Center on Thursday December 14th, 2023 from 4pm-9pm

Memorials can be sent to Tate’s big brother London. Checks payable to London Surmeier Regions bank Mascoutah, IL.

Dec 6, 2023

Lavern A Bischoff, nee Dintelmann, 88, of McKinney, TX formerly of Mascoutah, IL born June 19, 1935, in Monroe County, IL died Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2023, at Grand Brook Memory Care, McKinney, TX.

Lavern was a retired city clerk from the City of Mascoutah after 24 years of employment, a member of St. John United Church of...

Dec 5, 2023

Brent Tyler Buss, 40, of Venedy, IL, passed away Tuesday, December 5, 2023, in Venedy, IL. Brent was born November 18, 1983, to Gary and Gayle, nee Surmeier, Buss.

Brent was a 2002 graduate of Okawville High School. He grew up playing baseball and basketball, something he instilled and shared with his children later in life. He...

Dec 4, 2023

Michael A. D’Avy, 65, of Belleville, IL, born Feb. 18, 1958, in Houma, LA, died Monday, Dec. 4, 2023, at St. Paul’s Senior Living Center, Belleville, IL.

Michael was a retired custodian for T. S. Cooley Magnet School in Lake Charles, LA, where he leaves many friends and loved ones.  He was a member of Holy Childhood...

Dec 2, 2023

Robert Craig Gottschammer, 67, of Fayetteville, IL, born June 12, 1956, in Belleville, IL, died Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023, at Memorial Hospital, Belleville, IL.

Robert was a retired truck driver, retired from the Fayetteville Fire Department, former member of Kaskaskia Port District, and former Fayetteville Village Trustee.  In his younger years, he loved to fish, hunt, ride...

Dec 1, 2023

Janice A. Lohman, nee Koch, 82, of St. Libory, IL born April 9, 1941, in Belleville, IL died Friday, Dec. 1, 2023, at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital, O’Fallon, IL. Janice retired as secretary from Johannisburg Grade School after 22 years of employment.  She was a member of St. Liborius Catholic Church, St. Liborius CCW, and the St. Libory American Legion...

Nov 30, 2023

David L. Gorman, 59, of Mascoutah, IL, born Sept. 23, 1964, died Thursday, Nov. 30, 2023, at BJC Evelyn’s House in Creve Coeur, MO.

David was the information technology director for Schnuck Markets, Inc. of Maryland Heights, MO.  He was an avid golfer, enjoyed bowling, travelling, sports, was a Blues and Cardinals fan, and loved spending time...

Nov 29, 2023

Paul A. Thessing, 78, of Freeburg, IL formally of St. Libory, IL born March 23, 1945, in Belleville, IL died Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2023, at his home. Paul was a retired maintenance mechanic from the Baldwin Power Plant.  He was a member of St. Liborius Catholic Church and IBEW Local 51.

He was preceded in death by...

Nov 28, 2023

Martha J. Fellin, DHM, 98, of Holyoke, MA formerly of Mascoutah, IL, born Dec. 21, 1924, in Engelmann Twp., IL died Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2023, at the Marian Center, Holyoke, MA.

Martha was a secretary for Union Electric, a member of the religious order, Daughters of the Heart of Mary, and a member of Holy Childhood Catholic...

Nov 21, 2023

Larry M. Schreiber, 87, of Waterloo, IL, born Oct. 21, 1936, in Evansville, IN died Tuesday, Nov. 21, 2023, at The Colonnade Senior Living, O’Fallon, IL.

Larry was the retired owner and operator of Schreiber’s Auto Body.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Lawrence and Verna, nee Davis, Schreiber, his wife, Roberta, nee...