Obituaries

Dec 19, 2022

Marilyn F. Buss, nee Fiedler, 85, of Swansea, IL formerly of Darmstadt, IL, born June 28, 1937, in Belleville, IL died Monday, Dec. 19, 2022, at Bradford Place, Swansea, IL.

Marilyn was a homemaker and member of the former St. Pancratius Catholic Church, Fayetteville, IL.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Elmer A....

Dec 19, 2022

Joe Nell Hummert, nee Lawrence, 85, of Mascoutah, IL born May 18, 1937, in Rector, AR died Monday, Dec. 19, 2022, at Mark-Ka Nursing Home, Mascoutah, IL.

Joe Nell was a retired Dietary Aide for Freeburg Care Center, a member of the former St. Pancratius Catholic Church, Fayetteville, IL, and the American Legion Auxiliary, St. Libory, IL....

Dec 10, 2022

Josef Link, 71, of Belleville, IL, born Jan. 22, 1951, in Apatin, Yugoslavia died Saturday, Dec. 10, 2022, at MarKa Nursing Home in Mascoutah.

Josef was a machinist at the former Gene’s Crankshaft in Mascoutah and retired from the former M & D Auto Parts and Machine Shop in Freeburg. Josef was a U. S. Army veteran....

Nov 27, 2022

Jakob Markus Reuther, 28, of Shiloh, IL, born July 22, 1994, in Kronach, Germany died Sunday, Nov. 27, 2022, at Barnes Hospital, St. Louis, MO.

At 6:30 pm on November 27th we said our last goodbye to the light of our lives. He was the most joyous, funniest, happiest person that we have ever known. He loved...

Nov 24, 2022

Mary Kaye Richter, nee Heberer, 77, of Trenton, IL, born April 20, 1945, in Belleville, IL died Thursday, Nov. 24, 2022, at her home.

Mary was the founder and executive director of the National Foundation for Ectodermal Dysplasias and a devoted farm wife. She was a member of St. Paul United Church of Christ, Lebanon, IL, Illinois...

Nov 23, 2022

Eunice L. Wahl, nee Joellenbeck, of Mascoutah, IL died Wednesday, Nov. 23, 2022, at the age of 93.

She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Calvin Wahl, dear friend, Charles Garner, and parents, August and Alma Joellenbeck.

Eunice lived in Mascoutah her entire life and graduated from Mascoutah High School. She was a...

Nov 22, 2022

Warren C. Klingel, 93, of Mascoutah, IL, born Sept 6, 1929, in Engelmann Twp., IL died Tuesday, Nov. 22, 2022, at Memorial East Hospital, Shiloh, IL.

Warren was the owner and operator of Modern Gas and Supply in Mascoutah.  He was a school bus driver for the Mascoutah School District 19 for over 40 years and was...

Nov 21, 2022

Daniel Lee Rasch, Jr., 63, of Venedy, IL, born Jan. 2, 1959, in Belleville, IL died Monday, Nov. 21, 2022, at Herrin Hospital in Herrin, IL.

Daniel was a retired laborer and member of Laborers Local 742, Mascoutah. Danny “Hoppy” Rasch loved the outdoors, never met a stranger, and was a hard worker who played by his...

Nov 19, 2022

Christine S. Reeble, nee Richter, 71, of Mascoutah, IL born Dec. 14, 1950, in Belleville, IL died Saturday, Nov 19, 2022, at her home.

Christine was a retired billing and documentation specialist for Jung Truck Service where she was employed for 30 years, and a past member of Eastern Star, Freeburg, IL.

She is preceded...

Nov 19, 2022

Larry Mark Bryant, 66, of Mascoutah, IL, born November 15, 1956, in Fort Belvoir, Virginia, died unexpectedly, Saturday November 19, 2022, at his residence.

Larry had an awesome career driving commercial trucks for various local companies. After an unfortunate injury several years ago, he found opportunities to do what he loved best--helping people with anything and everything....

Nov 18, 2022

Sue Ann Schroer, nee Javorchik, 75, of Lively Grove, IL, born April 19, 1947, in Nashville, IL died Friday, Nov. 18, 2022, at her home.

Sue was a homemaker and previously employed at Friendship Manor Nursing Home in Nashville, IL. She was a member of St. Anthony Catholic Church, Lively Grove, IL and a past member of...

Nov 18, 2022

Eileen L. Sorge, nee Brown, 65, of Belleville, IL born Apr. 2, 1957, in St. Louis, MO died Friday, Nov 18, 2022, at her home.

Eileen retired as a programmer from Edward Jones.  Throughout her years at Edward Jones, her colleagues became her friends and family. Eileen courageously overcame her battle with skin cancer.

She...

Nov 14, 2022

Marie I. Krausz, nee Schomaker, 95, of Mascoutah, IL born Jan. 2, 1927, in Albers, IL died Monday, Nov 14, 2022, at Clinton Manor, New Baden, IL.

Marie was a homemaker and loved quilting and playing cards.  She was a member of St. George Catholic Church in New Baden, St. George Church Choir, past eucharistic minister, past...

Nov 13, 2022

Margaret M. Heil, nee Demick, 103, of Freeburg, IL, born Dec. 15, 1918, in Conant, IL died Sunday, Nov 13, 2022, at Freeburg Care Center.

Margaret was a retired educator, and a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Freeburg.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Joseph J. and Josephine, nee Matychowiak, Demick,...

Nov 9, 2022

Russell Francis Ellis III, 62, of St. Libory, IL, born Sept. 15, 1960 in Springfield, MA died Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2022, at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital, O’Fallon, IL.

Russell retired as a MSgt. from the United States Air Force.  He had a 42-year rugby career as a player, coach, and mentor.  Since 1986, he was with the Rowdies...

Nov 8, 2022

Linda L. Drumm, nee Linsky, 80, of Mascoutah, IL, born Nov. 6, 1942, in Hudson, NY died Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2022, at MarKa Nursing Home, Mascoutah, IL.

Linda was a homemaker.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Wayne and Helen, nee Maxwell, Linsky, her husband, Roland E. “Drummie” Drumm, Jr. whom she married...

Nov 6, 2022

Robert L. “Bob” Parsons, 90, of Mascoutah, IL, born Dec. 6, 1931, in French Lick, IN died Sunday, Nov. 6, 2022, at Bria of Mascoutah.

Bob was a retired mailman for the United States Postal Service and a U. S. Army Korean War veteran.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Fred A. and...

Nov 4, 2022

John H. Surmeier, 88, of Mascoutah, IL, born Dec. 1, 1933, in St. Libory, IL died Friday, Nov. 4, 2022, at his residence.

John was a retired coal miner from Peabody Coal Co., retired school bus driver from Mascoutah School District 19 after 16 1/2 years of service and a small engine repairman. He was a member...

Oct 31, 2022

Pamela L. Theismann, nee Weekley, 61, of Fayetteville, IL, born Jan. 25, 1961, in Belleville, IL died Monday, Oct. 31, 2022, at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital, O’Fallon, IL.

Pam was currently employed, serving 20 years in accounts payable, for Brauer Supply Company in St. Louis, MO.  She was a member of St. Pancratius Catholic Church, Fayetteville, IL and...

Oct 30, 2022

Bryan G. Schaeferle, 62, of Edwardsville, IL, formerly of Mascoutah, IL born March 10, 1960, at Scott AFB, IL passed away Sunday Oct. 30, 2022, at his home.

Bryan attended Mascoutah schools and was a Wesclin graduate in 1979.  He graduated from B.A.C. in stationary engineering.  Bryan worked for Barnes-Jewish Hospital, St. Elizabeth’s Hospital, Gateway in Granite...