Obituaries

Mar 6, 2023

Ruth E. Gramm, nee Sigman, 89, of Mascoutah, IL born Mar. 23, 1933, in Glen Allen, MO died Monday, Mar. 6, 2023, at MarKa Nursing Home, Mascoutah, IL.

Ruth was a homemaker. In her early married life, she worked at the shoe factory in Belleville, IL. Years later, Ruth worked as a seamstress at Martha Manning Dress...

Mar 4, 2023

Esther C. Grodeon, nee Haas, 97, of Mascoutah, IL born July 23, 1925, in Engelmann Twp., IL died Saturday, Mar. 4, 2023, at MarKa Nursing Home, Mascoutah, IL.

Esther was a homemaker and owned and operated Up The Wall custom wallpapering in Mascoutah.  She was a member of St. John United Church of Christ in Mascoutah, St....

Mar 2, 2023

Rose A. Jones, nee Brailsford, 71, of Mascoutah, IL born Dec. 23, 1951, in Brigham City, UT passed away Thursday, Mar. 2, 2023, at her home.

Rose retired after 26 years as a dental assistant and was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.  Rose will be dearly missed by those who knew...

Mar 1, 2023

James A. “Jim” Welker, 72, of Licking, MO, formerly of Mascoutah IL born Oct. 9, 1950, in Belleville, IL died Wednesday, March 1, 2023, at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital, O’Fallon, IL.

Jim was retired from Illinois Department of Motor Vehicles, former Shiloh Valley Township Road Commissioner and also worked for Dierbergs. Jim loved nothing more than spending time...

Feb 24, 2023

Molly Kathleen Zerjal, beloved daughter, sister, cousin, aunt, legendary karaoke performer, underrated dancer, LaCroix connoisseur, Elvis aficionado, and everyone’s funniest friend, passed away on Feb. 24, 2023, in St. Louis, MO. She was 35 years old.

There has never been and never will be anyone like Molly. And while her life was tragically cut short, Molly made...

Feb 22, 2023

Darlene Mary Warning, nee Friederich, 72, of Mascoutah, IL born Aug. 24, 1950, in Salem, IL died Wednesday, Feb.22, 2023 at MarKa Nursing Home, Mascoutah, IL.

Darlene was a member of Holy Childhood Catholic Church in Mascoutah. For almost 34 years, Darlene had been the Office Manager at St. John United Church of Christ in Mascoutah.  Often...

Feb 10, 2023

Michael A. Stehlick, 66, of Mascoutah, IL born July 16, 1956, in Belleville, IL, died Friday, Feb. 10, 2023, at his home.

Mike was a retired union painter, a member of Belleville Deer Hunters Club, and an avid outdoorsman, who loved hunting, fishing and hiking. He raised his boys on classic rock radio and his newest pride...

Feb 5, 2023

Violet M. Welzbacher, nee Lindner, 90, of Mascoutah IL born Apr. 16, 1932 in New Baden, IL died Sunday, Feb. 5, 2023, at her home.

Violet and her husband owned and operated Mel & Vi’s Tavern and Restaurant in Mascoutah from 1970 to 1993 and was a member of the VFW Auxiliary Post 7682 in Mascoutah.

Jan 31, 2023

William J “Bill” Rasch, 84, of Monroe City, MO formerly of Mascoutah IL, born Jan. 16, 1939, in Mascoutah, IL, died Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2023, at Monroe City Manor, Monroe City, MO.

Bill was a retired meat cutter from Schnucks and a member of the Meat Cutter’s Union.

Bill was preceded in death by his...

Jan 27, 2023

It is with great sadness to announce Dorothy T. Surmeier, nee Kramper, 82, of Venedy, IL, born April 23, 1940, in Venedy, IL, passed away Friday, January 27, 2023, at Friendship Manor in Nashville, IL surrounded by family.

Dorothy was a homemaker, wife, and mother of two beloved children.  For a period of her early married...

Jan 26, 2023

For most of her life, Dolores Dauber has been called “Boss.”   It’s a nickname given to her by a group of childhood girlfriends in East St Louis in a club they called The Friendly Circle.  Dolores lived up to the “Boss” title her entire life.   Anyone who knew her would agree that Dolores “Boss” Dauber had a talent for...

Jan 25, 2023

Beverly Jean “Jeanie” Bowlin, nee Krul, 80, of Mascoutah IL, born July 11, 1942 in East St. Louis, IL, died Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2023, at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital, O’Fallon, IL.

Jeanie was a retired cook from Mascoutah Community School District 19 and a member of the Mascoutah Women of the Moose, Chapter 392.

Jeanie was...

Jan 21, 2023

Mary C. Wilborn, nee Fischer, 77, of Mascoutah, IL born Oct. 28, 1945, in Savannah, GA died Saturday, Jan. 21, 2023, St. Elizabeth’s Hospital, O’Fallon, IL.

Mary was a homemaker and a United States Air Force veteran.  She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Lebanon, IL and was very active in the Mascoutah Senior...

Jan 18, 2023

Justin E. Homeyer, 39, of Belleville, IL born July 27, 1983, in Athens, Greece died Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2022.

Justin was a pizza chef.

He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents and maternal grandfather.

Surviving are his parents, Earl and Suzanne, nee Reindl, Homeyer of Mascoutah, IL; two brothers, Jason (Melissa)...

Jan 17, 2023

Ethel Klasing, nee Bachman, 97, of Belleville, IL, born November 13, 1925, died Tuesday, January 17, 2023, at Bria of Mascoutah Nursing Home. She had resided at Bria since August 2022. Ethel’s unconditional love and gentle humor will leave an empty place in the lives of her family.

She was preceded in death by her husband of...

Jan 7, 2023

Laurine J. Scott, nee Walter, 91, of Mascoutah, IL born Feb. 27, 1931, in Grantfork, IL went to be with the Lord on Saturday, Jan. 7, 2023, at her home.

Laurine received her master’s degree in education and was a former teacher at Queen of Peace, Belleville, IL, St. Raphael, Mounds, IL, Ryan High School, North Dakota,...

Jan 1, 2023

Dennis M. Dollar, 68, of Mascoutah, IL born Sept. 12, 1954 in Denison, TX died Sunday, Jan. 1, 2022 at Evelyn’s House, Creve Coeur, MO.

Dennis was a retired MSgt. from the United States Air Force.  He was an avid woodworker and loved his St. Louis Cardinals and Blues.

He was preceded in death by...

Dec 25, 2022

Lucy M. Bleisch, nee Kirk, 74, of Mascoutah, IL, born Dec. 24, 1948, in Darwin, OH died Sunday, Dec. 25, 2022, at her home.

Lucy was a retired bus driver from Vandalia Bus Lines.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Clarence and Elizabeth, nee Maynard, Kirk and brothers and sisters.

Surviving...

Dec 21, 2022

Mary Ann Krummrich, nee Adams, 81, of Belleville, IL, born June 24, 1941, in Mascot, TN died Wednesday, Dec. 21, 2022, at Belleville Memorial Hospital.

Mary Ann was a retired registered nurse, a Captain in the U. S. Air Force Reserves and a member of St. John United Church of Christ in Mascoutah, IL.

She...

Dec 20, 2022

Robert W. “Bob” Twenhafel, 89, of Mascoutah, IL died on Tuesday, December 20, 2022, at Friendship Manor in Nashville, IL.

Bob was born in Hoyleton, IL, on June 15, 1933, to Martin H. and Clara, nee Kraus, Twenhafel. He graduated from Nashville High School in 1951 and served as a Corporal in the U.S. Army from 1951-1953...