Obituaries

May 23, 2014

Raymond J. Wilhelm, 96, of Mascoutah, IL, born April 20, 1918 in Mascoutah Township, IL, died Friday, May 23, 2014 at Terrace on the Park in Mascoutah, IL.

Ray was retired from Excelsior Foundry in Belleville.  He was a member of Holy Childhood Catholic Church, Mascoutah; Mascoutah Laborers Local 742; and Glass Molders, Pottery, Plastics and Allied...

May 21, 2014

Chief Master Sergeant United States Air Force (Retired) John J. Hinkle, 86, of St. Louis, MO, formerly of Mascoutah, IL, born Mar. 28, 1928 in Wharncliffe, WV, died Wednesday, May 21, 2014 at the Missouri State Veterans Home in St. Louis, MO. He built a proud and passionate life around devotion – to faith, country, and family. John retired...

May 19, 2014

Frances A. Lautenschlaeger, nee Lanter, 92, of Okawville, IL formerly of Mascoutah, IL, born in Mascoutah Township, IL died Monday, May 19, 2014 at her residence. Frances was a homemaker; a member of St. Barbara Catholic Church, Okawville, IL; St. Barbara Altar Sodality; American Legion Auxiliary, Mascoutah, IL; VFW Auxiliary Post 7983, Trenton, IL; and the DAV Auxiliary, Centralia,...

May 18, 2014

Verina K. Middendorf, nee Graul, 94, of St. Libory, IL born Dec. 22, 1919 died Sunday, May 18, 2014 at Mar-Ka Nursing Home in Mascoutah, IL.

She was a homemaker and had many years of dedicated service to Adolph and Verina Lawn Mower Repair Service. She was a member of St. Liborius Catholic Church, St. Libory, IL...

May 8, 2014

Cordelia Leota Scanlan, nee Ursprung, of Venedy, IL born Sept. 26, 1921 in Worden, IL. passed away Thursday, May 8, 2014 at Coulterville Care Center, Coulterville, IL. She graduated from Staunton High School in 1940 and began her work career at Western Cartridge Co. in Alton, IL and then worked as a mine clerk at Worden Coal Co. She...

May 2, 2014

Virginia R. “Ginny” Bergheger, nee Hayes, 90, of Mascoutah, IL, born April 20, 1924 in St. Jacob, IL, died Friday, May 2, 2014 at her residence.

She was retired from Martha Manning Dress Factory and a homemaker, a member of St. John United Church of Christ in Mascoutah, St. John United Church of Christ Women’s Guild, Women...

Apr 22, 2014

Harvey J. “Jim” Klingelhoefer, Jr., 85, of Mascoutah, IL, born Feb. 15, 1929 in Mascoutah Township, IL, died Tuesday, Apr. 22, 2014 at the MarKa Nursing Home in Mascoutah.

Jim was retired from farming and a retired Mascoutah School Dist. 19 school bus driver after 40 years of service.  He was a member of St. John United...

Apr 21, 2014

Marcella P. Heyde, nee Legendre, 104, of Mascoutah, IL formerly of New Baden, IL, born Feb. 14, 1910 in New Athens, IL, died Monday, Apr. 21, 2014 at Silver Creek Assisted Living in Mascoutah, IL.

Marcella was a homemaker; member of Holy Childhood Catholic Church in Mascoutah, HCCCW; former member of St. George Catholic Church in New...

Apr 17, 2014

Catherine A. Kehrer, nee Christ, 87, of New Memphis, IL, born June 13, 1926 in Mascoutah, IL, died Thursday, Apr. 17, 2014 at her residence.

Catherine was a homemaker and a member of St. George Catholic Church in New Baden, IL.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Albert and Ottilia, nee Wolfersberger, Christ;...

Apr 8, 2014

Eugene H. Otten, 68, of St. Libory, IL born Aug. 10, 1945 in St. Libory, IL, died Tuesday, April 8, 2014 at MarKa Nursing Home in Mascoutah, IL.

He was a retired meat cutter for Schnucks and an avid St. Louis Cardinals fan, a member of St. Liborius Catholic Church, St. Libory; American Legion Post 683, St....

Apr 5, 2014

Dorothy Marie Schubert, nee Briscoe, 89, of Bridge City, TX, born December 27, 1924 in Lebanon, IL, passed away Saturday, April 5, 2014. Dorothy was a sweet and gentle soul with a great sense of humor and liked to tease and play jokes on everyone. She was an excellent speller, great with crossword puzzles and...

Mar 19, 2014

William A. Quisenberry, Jr., 86, of rural Addieville, IL, born Dec. 18, 1927 in East St. Louis, IL, died Wednesday, Mar. 19, 2014 at Barnes-Jewish Hospital, St. Louis, MO.

He was retired from Illinois Central Railroad; a retired carpenter; was a member of the Carpenters Local 480, Freeburg, IL; and served in the U. S. Army Air...

Mar 13, 2014

Hugo H. Schulte, 87, of Belleville, IL, born Oct. 15, 1926 in Albers, IL, died Thursday, Mar. 13, 2014 at his residence.

Hugo retired from Stag Brewery in Belleville after 41 years; was a member of Holy Childhood Catholic Church in Mascoutah; Mascoutah Moose Lodge #815; and served in the U. S. Army. He enjoyed making wine,...

Mar 10, 2014

Dorothy A. Antis, nee Atkinson, 73, of Mascoutah, IL formerly of Pensacola, FL, born Sept. 11, 1940 in Baltimore, MD, died Monday, Mar. 10, 2014 at Terrace on the Park in Mascoutah, IL. Dorothy was a retired administrative assistant from Sun Trust Bank in Pensacola, FL and also volunteered and served on many boards of local and national organizations. She...

Mar 5, 2014

Eleanor F. “Ellie” Sihrer, 85, of Mascoutah, IL, born Oct. 24, 1928 in London, England, died Wednesday, Mar. 5, 2014 at her residence. Ellie was a homemaker; a member of Holy Childhood Catholic Church in Mascoutah; HCCCW; a volunteer for American Red Cross at Scott AFB; and she delivered for Meals on Wheels in Mascoutah. She is preceded in...

Mar 2, 2014

Ronald M. Lindsay, Sr., 68, of Mascoutah, IL, born Oct. 28, 1945 in St. Louis, MO, died Sunday, Mar. 2, 2014 at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital in Belleville, IL. Ron was a retired TSgt. from the United States Air Force; a Vietnam War veteran; he was a Director of Golf at several local golf courses; and a member of Holy...

Feb 24, 2014

Helen I. Moll, nee Koch, 88, of Mascoutah, IL, born July 11, 1925 in Belleville, IL died Monday, Feb. 24, 2014 at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital in Belleville, IL. Helen was a homemaker, member of Holy Childhood Catholic Church in Mascoutah; Women of the Moose Chapter 392 in Mascoutah; and the first president of the Holy Childhood School Mother’s Club....

Feb 24, 2014

Major Charles J. Ballot, Jr. USAF, ret., 83, of Mascoutah, IL, born April 11, 1930 in New Orleans, LA, died Monday, February 24, 2014. . Charles was a retired U. S. Air Force navigator and also retired vice president in charge of auditing at Magna Group. He was a U. S. Navy and Air Force Korean Conflict and Japanese...

Feb 22, 2014

Zalest Marie Sronce Zirkelbach, 25, of Lebanon, IL, born July 8, 1988, died Saturday, Feb. 22, 2014 at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital, Belleville, IL. Zalest was our fire whose flame was put out too soon. She attended Mascoutah Schools and dreamed of being a veterinarian. She loved old cars, puppy dogs, and Superman. Good Bye my Supergirl. She was preceded...

Feb 17, 2014

Lucille A. Waeltz, nee Hollenkamp, 95, of Mascoutah, IL, born Nov. 3, 1918 in Beckemeyer, IL, died Monday, Feb. 17, 2014 at St. Paul’s Home in Belleville, IL. Lucille was a homemaker and member of Holy Childhood Catholic Church in Mascoutah, IL. She was preceded in death by her husband, Arnold W. Waeltz, Sr. whom she married in Beckemeyer,...