Obituaries

Dec 14, 2014

Thomas H. “Chief” Rolens, 81, of Mascoutah, IL, born Oct. 19, 1933 in St. Louis, MO, passed away Sunday, Dec. 14, 2014 at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital, Belleville, IL.

He was a retired Chief Master Sergeant serving in the U. S. Air Force as an aircraft loadmaster for 30 years and was a Vietnam War veteran.  Tom flew...

Dec 11, 2014

David J. Hudson, 74, of Mascoutah, IL, born February 21, 1940 in St. Louis, MO, died Thursday, Dec. 11, 2014 at MarKa Nursing Home in Mascoutah, IL.

He was a retired forklift operator for a pharmaceutical company.

He was preceded in death by his parents, George and Flora, nee Dupprette, Hudson.

He is...

Dec 4, 2014

Norbert A. Richter, 77, of Mascoutah, IL, born Sept. 19, 1937 in Mascoutah Twp., IL died Thursday, Dec. 4, 2014 at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital, Belleville, IL.

Mr. Richter was a retired owner and operator of N. Richter Tuckpointing in Mascoutah, a farmer and retired auctioneer. He was a member of St. John United Church of Christ in...

Dec 4, 2014

Francis Richard “Deacon” Halasey Jr., 83, born Dec. 8, 1930 in East St. Louis, IL, died Thursday, Dec. 4, 2014.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Francis Sr. and Winifred Marie, nee Marquard, Halasey; and a brother, Michael Halasey, Sr.

He is survived by his wife, Eileen K., nee Aveyard, Halasey; five children,...

Nov 26, 2014

Eleanor R. Brock, nee Mack, 87, of Mascoutah, IL born March 15, 1927 in Niles, New York, died Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2014 at MarKa Nursing Home in Mascoutah, IL.

She was a homemaker.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Eugene H. and Sarah, nee Beacham, Mack.

She is survived by her...

Nov 24, 2014

Victor G. Shubert, Sr., 98, of Lively Grove (Coulterville), IL, born Mar. 14, 1916 in Lively Grove Twp., IL, died Monday, Nov. 24, 2014 at Sparta Community Hospital, Sparta, IL.

He was a lifelong dairy farmer and after retirement he spent 25 years as a seed inspector for (ICIA) Illinois Crop Improvement Association for 14 southern Illinois...

Nov 23, 2014

Mary A. Cobine, nee Miller, 69, of Fayetteville, IL, born Jan. 5, 1945 in Carlinville, IL died Sunday, Nov. 23, 2014 at her residence.

She was retired truck driver and a lifetime member of O.I.D.A.

She is preceded in death by her granddaughter, Mary Edwards and her parents, Edgar and Ruth, nee Lack, Miller.

Nov 20, 2014

James Allen Michael Funk, 31, of Mascoutah, IL, born Oct. 28, 1983 in Richmond Heights, MO, died Thursday, Nov. 20, 2014 at Memorial Medical Center, Springfield, IL.

Jimmy was a farmhand; a 2003 graduate of Mascoutah High School and member of FFA; he was founder of the Hog Wild Pulling Team and it’s many members.

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Nov 16, 2014

Lucy J. Rhinehart, 92, of Mascoutah, IL formerly of New Baden, IL born Nov. 20, 1921 in Seneca, NY, died Sunday, Nov. 16, 2014 at MarKa Nursing Home, Mascoutah, IL.

She was a professional musician and special education teacher in the Belleville School District. Lucy was a member of the American Federation of Musicians; Illinois Teachers Union...

Nov 15, 2014

Samantha Elizabeth Middendorf, 19, of Fayetteville, IL, born Nov. 26, 1994 in Belleville, IL, died Nov. 15, 2014 at Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center, Mattoon, IL.

She was a sophomore and journalism major at Eastern Illinois University at Charleston, IL, and was the entertainment editor and past copy editor of the university’s paper, The Daily Eastern News....

Nov 10, 2014

James O. Seyer, 49, of Mascoutah, IL born Jan. 31, 1965, died Monday, Nov. 10, 2014 at his residence.

He was a grain farmer and a member of St. John United Church of Christ in Mascoutah, IL.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Lavern J. and Helen M., nee Moser, Seyer and his...

Nov 5, 2014

John David Lintker, infant son of Alan D. and Regina M., nee Rooney, Lintker of Arnold, MO, was born on Nov. 5, 2014 and died shortly after birth at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, MO.

Besides his parents, he is survived by two brothers, Luke Rafael and Elijah Francis Lintker; paternal grandparents, David and Louise, nee Szramkowski,...

Nov 5, 2014

Stanley G. Maxwell, 55, of Lebanon, IL formerly of Mascoutah, IL born Dec. 21, 1958, died Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2014 at Memorial Hospital, Belleville, IL.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Gordon Maxwell and Shirley, nee Whitbeck, Yon.

He is survived by two brothers, Martin (Gwen) Maxwell of Belleville, IL and Robert Maxwell...

Nov 4, 2014

Norma J. Coates, nee Welch, 82, of Mascoutah, IL, born Nov. 13, 1931 in St. Louis, MO, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2013.

She was a longtime member at Mascoutah First Baptist Church where she served as a deacon’s wife, Sunday School teacher, WMU director, nursery and kitchen worker,...

Nov 3, 2014

Kristine Ann LaJoye, nee Miller, 64, of Mascoutah, IL formerly of Chesterfield, MI, born in Baraga, MI, died Monday, Nov. 3, 2014 at Memorial Hospital in Belleville, IL.

Kristine was a homemaker; and member of the American Legion Auxiliary of Little Lake, MI.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Michael A. LaJoye whom...

Nov 3, 2014

Patsy R. Wilson, nee Newcombe, 72, of Mascoutah, IL, born Nov. 11, 1941 in East St. Louis, IL, died Monday, Nov. 3, 2014 at her residence.

Patsy is a retired manager of the former Tony’s Place in Mascoutah, IL.

She is preceded in death by her husband, William R. Wilson, Sr. whom she married in...

Oct 25, 2014

Donald W. Wombacher, Sr., 78, of Mascoutah, IL, born Oct. 26, 1935 in Mascoutah, IL, died Saturday, Oct. 25, 2014 at Memorial Hospital, Belleville, IL.

Don is a retired salesman from Mass Merchandising, Inc., retired from the city of Mascoutah Parks and Recreation and was a bus aid for Mascoutah School District #19 until his illness; member...

Oct 12, 2014

Terry L. Weier, 56, of Mascoutah, IL, born June 27, 1958 in Belleville, IL died Sunday, Oct. 12, 2014 at Barnes-Jewish Hospital at Siteman Cancer Center, St. Louis, MO.

He was a seed salesman for Terayne Ag Specialists, Inc. in Venedy, IL. He was an avid deer hunter, woodworker and truly loved spending time in the woods....

Oct 6, 2014

Elton M. Bequette, Jr., 74, of Mascoutah, IL, born Jan. 15, 1940 in Old Mines, MO, died Monday, Oct. 6, 2014 at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital, Belleville, IL.

Junior was a retired truck driver and a member of the Mascoutah Moose Lodge 815.

He was preceded in death by his sons, Michael and Thomas Bequette, his...

Sep 26, 2014

Curt H. Graul, 86, of Mascoutah, IL, born Oct. 13, 1927 in Engelmann Twp., IL, died Friday, Sept. 26, 2014 at his residence.

After more than 37 years in the Postal Service, Curt retired as Postmaster of Mascoutah, IL on Jan. 2, 1988. He retired as a captain with the Mascoutah Volunteer Fire Dept. on Oct. 13,...