Obituaries

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,...

Sep 24, 2014

Charles Anthony Wombacher, 83, of Mascoutah, IL, born Mar. 8, 1931 in Mascoutah, IL, died Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2014 at his residence.

Charles is a retired salesman from Wetterau, Inc.; member of Holy Childhood Catholic Church in Mascoutah, member of the Mascoutah VFW Post 7682; and he served in the U. S. Army.

He is...

Sep 23, 2014

Edwin “Ed” William Lange, 73, of Freeburg, Ill., formerly of St. Libory and Belleville, Ill., born April 21, 1941, in St. Libory, Ill., died Tuesday, September 23, 2014, at his residence.

Ed graduated from Cathedral High School in 1959.  He served in the United States Army from 1960-62.  He was a graduate of the Al Somers School...

Sep 22, 2014

Barbara Ann Joffray, 55, of Mascoutah, IL, born May 19, 1959 in Belleville, IL, died Monday, Sept. 22, 2014 at St. Louis University Hospital, St. Louis, MO.

She was employed as a housekeeper for St. Paul’s Home in Belleville, IL; and a member of St. Pancratius Catholic Church in Fayetteville, IL.

She is survived by...

Sep 12, 2014

Ione J. Klingel, nee Bieser, 93, of Mascoutah, IL, born April 27, 1921 in Belleville, IL, died Friday, Sept. 12, 2014 at Memorial Care Center, Belleville, IL.

Ione was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and a member of St. John United Church of Christ in Mascoutah.

She was preceded in death by her...

Sep 3, 2014

Judith Anne Bowker, nee Toth, 72, of Mascoutah, IL born March 22, 1942 in Mishawaka, IN, died Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2014 at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital in Belleville, IL.

Judy was a retired childcare provider at Scott AFB Daycare and a member of Cross Pointe Christian Church in Mascoutah, IL.

She was preceded in death by...

Aug 16, 2014

Melvin B. Schinzing, 85, of Mascoutah, IL, born Aug. 3, 1929 in Belleville, IL, died Saturday, Aug. 16, 2014 at Memorial Hospital in Belleville, IL.

Mel was retired from the maintenance department of Belleville School District 118 and a dedicated member of the Mascoutah Sportsman’s Club. He was a member of the V.F.W., Belleville, IL and a...

Aug 14, 2014

Kathleen “Kathy” Marie Schuetz, nee Zimmermann, 68, of Boise, ID formerly of Mascoutah , IL, passed very peacefully from this life on earth just after a rare and magnificent storm in the wee hours on Thursday morning, August 14, 2014.

Born on March 18, 1946 in Highland, IL to Evangeline, nee Sommers and Clarence Zimmermann, Kathy lived...

Aug 13, 2014

Barbara Ann Kissel, nee Selliers, 71, of Belleville, IL, born June 9, 1943 in East St. Louis, IL, died Wednesday, Aug. 13, 2014 at her residence.

She was a homemaker, a member of St. John United Church of Christ in Mascoutah and a Certified Christian Counselor of the American Association of Christian Counselors.

She is...

Aug 7, 2014

Delores Ruth Tiedemann, nee Davidson, 86, of Belleville, IL, born May 21, 1928 in Montgomery County, IN died Thursday, Aug. 7, 2014 at MarKa Nursing Home, Mascoutah, IL.

Delores graduated from Crawfordsville, IN High School in 1946; attended Purdue University from 1946 to 1948; she graduated from McKendree College in 1962 and taught at the Mascoutah Community...

Aug 2, 2014

Daniel F. Voegele, Jr., 21 of Mascoutah, IL, born Mar. 9, 1993 in Belleville, IL, died Saturday, Aug. 2, 2014 in Engelmann Township, IL as a result of an auto accident.

Dan was a porter for Newbold Toyota in O’Fallon, IL; he formerly worked for C. F. Voegele Trucking Co., and R. P. Lumber. He was a...

Jul 23, 2014

Vernell C. Graul, nee Reinhardt, 98, of Mascoutah, IL, born Aug. 17, 1915 in Mascoutah, IL, died Wednesday, July 23, 2014 at Clinton Manor Living Center in New Baden, IL.

She was a homemaker, a member of St. John United Church of Christ in Mascoutah; St. John UCC Evening Guild; Mascoutah Women of the Moose Chapter 392;...

Jul 16, 2014

Annie L. “Loy” Welker, 86, of Mascoutah, IL, born Dec. 6, 1927 in Okawville, IL, died Wednesday, July 16, 2014 at Oak Hill Nursing Home in Waterloo, IL. Loy was a homemaker, and along with her husband Skip, owned and operated Skip’s tavern in Rentchler, IL 25 years. She was a retired head housekeeper from West Main and MarKa...

Jul 16, 2014

Jeareal L. “Jerry” Gravitt, 72, of Mascoutah, IL, born Mar. 29, 1942, in Peoria, IL, died Wednesday, July 16, 2014 at Relais Bonne Eau Hospice Home, Edwardsville, IL.

Jeareal was a retired telecommunication supervisor from the United States Air Force and also retired from Civil Service as a computer specialist for the Army.  He was a member...

Jul 12, 2014

Geneda “Jan” Harrison, nee Morris, 77, of Mascoutah, IL, born Feb. 22, 1937 in Diablock, KY, died Saturday, July 12, 2014 at her daughter’s residence.

Jan was a school teacher, day care provider and creator of “Superman Stew”. She was a member of First Baptist Church in Mascoutah and Mascoutah Senior Citizens.

She is preceded...

Jul 3, 2014

Brenda Lee Gamez, 64, of Mascoutah, IL born Nov. 16, 1949 in Bethesda, MD died, Thursday, July 3, 2014 at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital in Belleville, IL.

She was a homemaker and a retired cook from Freeburg Care Center.

She was preceded in death by her daughter, Belinda Baca and her father, Louis Earl Sweeney.

Jun 20, 2014

Dorothy C. Buss, nee Wuebbels, 77, of Lively Grove, IL, born April 9, 1937 in Damiansville, IL died Friday June 20, 2014 at Barnes-Jewish Hospital, St. Louis, MO. She was a homemaker; member of St. Anthony’s Catholic Church, Lively Grove, IL; St. Anthony’s Ladies Sodality; and also enjoyed quilting. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Jane Buss,...

Jun 20, 2014

Bessie M. Flamuth, nee Funk, 91, of Mascoutah, IL born Jan. 8, 1923 in Freeburg Twp., IL, died Friday June 20, 2014 at MarKa Nursing Home in Mascoutah, IL.

Bessie was a homemaker; member of St. John United Church of Christ in Mascoutah; Mascoutah Senior Citizens; Mascoutah Historical Society; and St. Clair County Farm Bureau.

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