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Adeline Ann Friederich

Adeline Ann Friederich

Dec 3, 2025

   Adeline Ann (nee Johnson) Friederich, age 96, passed away peacefully December 3, 2025.

   Ada was born October 15, 1929, in Albers, IL as the 10th of 12 children of William and Annie (Schulte) Johnson. She was a member of Holy Childhood of Jesus Church in Mascoutah, IL.

   Ada married Harold Friederich in 1949 recently celebrating 76 years of marriage....

Robert H Bergkoetter

Robert H Bergkoetter

Nov 27, 2025

Robert H. Bergkoetter, 86, of Fairview Heights, IL, born Oct. 13, 1939, in Lively Grove, IL., died Thursday, Nov. 27, 2025, at his home.

 Robert was a retired chemical operator from Monsanto, a member of Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Fairview Heights, IL and a U. S. Army veteran.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Aloys and Frances, nee Behrmann, Bergkoetter,...

James R. "Bone" Swain

James R. "Bone" Swain

Nov 11, 2025

James R. “Bone” Swain, 70, of Mascoutah, IL, born Aug. 1, 1955, in Peoria, IL died Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2025, at his home.

James was a retired teamster delivery driver.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Clayton R. and Doris L., nee Jones, Swain.

James is survived by his wife, Ruth E., nee Timper, Swain; sister, Janet (Harold) Etling; in-laws, Margie...

Delmer P. Scheurer

Delmer P. Scheurer

Nov 6, 2025

Delmer P. Scheurer, 99, of Trenton, IL, born Aug. 31, 1926, in Shiloh Valley Township, IL died Thursday, Nov. 6, 2025, at The Colonnade Senior Living, O’Fallon, IL.

Delmer was a retired grain farmer. He was a member of First United Methodist Church in Lebanon, IL, Veterans of Foreign Wars, and the Farm Bureau. Delmer was a United States Korean War...

Roxie L. Jones

Roxie L. Jones

Nov 5, 2025

   Roxie L. Jones, nee Fink, 68, of Mascoutah, IL, born Nov. 14, 1956, in Hastings, NE died Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2025, at Memorial Hospital, Shiloh, IL.

   Roxie was a retired Personnel Specialist for the United States Air Force and worked as an instructional aid for Mascoutah School District 19. She was a member of Mascoutah First Baptist Church and...

Irma E Jesenick

Irma E Jesenick

Nov 2, 2025

Irma E. Jesenick, nee Klein, 91, of Mascoutah, IL, born July 7, 1934, in Mascoutah, IL, died Sunday, Nov. 2, 2025, at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital in O’Fallon, IL.

Irma was a homemaker and former bookkeeper for businesses in the Mascoutah area and a member of Holy Childhood Catholic Church in Mascoutah.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Arthur J. and...

Edna R. Hite

Edna R. Hite

Nov 1, 2025

   Edna R. Hite, nee Hancock, 92, of Mascoutah, IL, born Apr. 10, 1933, in Parrot, VA died Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025, at Freeburg Care Center.

   Edna was a homemaker who loved raising her six children and taking care of her grandchildren.

   She is preceded in death by her parents, Cecil and Alma, nee Cressell, Hancock, her husband, Donald G....

Roger L. Grodeon

Roger L. Grodeon

Oct 31, 2025

   Roger L. Grodeon, 82, of Mascoutah, IL, born June 15, 1943, in Belleville, IL died Friday, Oct. 31, 2025, at Freeburg Care Center.

   Roger was a retired 40-year veteran of the Postal Service, retiring as Postmaster of Oakdale, IL. He was a member of Bethel United Methodist Church in Mascoutah where he served as Church School Secretary for 30...

Michael J. Hiemer

Michael J. Hiemer

Oct 28, 2025

   Michael J. Hiemer, 53, of Mascoutah, IL, born Jan. 3, 1972, in Belleville, IL died Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2025, at St. Elizabeth Hospital, O’Fallon, IL.

   Michael was a retired carpenter and a member of Carpenter’s Union Local 662 in Freeburg, IL.

   He is preceded in death by his parents, August and Ethel, nee Haas, Hiemer and a brother, Daniel...

Roger E. Richter

Roger E. Richter

Oct 25, 2025

   Roger E. Richter, 74, of Mascoutah, IL, born August 8, 1951, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025.

   He was the devoted and loving husband of Rita and the proud father of six daughters: Jamie (Dan) Mobley, Laura (Chad) Yarber, Megan (Rico) Santana, Audrey (Dave) Schulenberg, Lauren (Mike) Ratulowski, and Kelsey Quade (Zac Cochran).

   He...

Daniel J. Mueth, Jr.

Daniel J. Mueth, Jr.

Oct 24, 2025

   Daniel J. Mueth, Jr., 72, of Mascoutah, IL, born Aug. 7, 1953, in Belleville, IL died Friday, Oct. 24, 2025, at his home.

   Daniel was a retired grain farmer.

   He is preceded in death by his parents, Daniel V. and Rose Marie, nee Neff, Mueth, Sr., and a brother, Stephen Mueth.

   He is survived by his brother, Gerald Mueth;...

Lavina June Curry Widner

Lavina June Curry Widner

Oct 24, 2025

Lavina June Curry Widner, 97, was peacefully called home to her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on October 24, 2025, in Waxahachie, TX. She was born on June 28, 1928, to the late James Franklin Curry and Alice Louise Klees Curry. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 44 years, B. Eugene Widner. June was born and...

Barry M. Rodenbush

Barry M. Rodenbush

Oct 21, 2025

Barry M. Rodenbush, 79, of Mascoutah, IL, born Mar. 23, 1946, in Danville, IL died Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2025 at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital, O’ Fallon, IL.

Barry was a retired merchandiser for MotoMart Gas Station and Convenience Stores. He was a member of Mascoutah Senior Center and was a United States Navy Veteran. Barry enjoyed spending time with friends and family.

He...

Dominic Polczynski, Jr.

Dominic Polczynski, Jr.

Oct 17, 2025

   Dominic Polczynski, Jr., 96, of Mascoutah, IL born May 30, 1929 in Dubois, IL, died Thursday, Oct. 17, 2025, at Freeburg Care Center.

   Dominic was a retired automotive mechanic for Union Electric. He was a member of Holy Childhood Catholic Church in Mascoutah, Mascoutah Senior Center, and IBEW Local 309. Dominic was a United States Army veteran.

   He is...

Gary E. Linck

Gary E. Linck

Oct 9, 2025

   Gary E. Linck, 82, of Mascoutah, Illinois, born September 19, 1943, in Belleville, Illinois, passed away Thursday, October 9, 2025, at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital in O’Fallon, Illinois.

   Gary lived a life marked by quiet service, sharp wit, and a warm sense of humor that those who knew him will never forget. A proud graduate of Mascoutah High School, he...

Laverne L. Barthelme

Laverne L. Barthelme

Oct 9, 2025

Laverne L. Barthelme, nee Goss, 96, of Mascoutah, IL, born May 20, 1929, in Chicago, IL died on Thursday, Oct. 9, 2025 at EverVella of Swansea, Swansea, IL.

Laverne was born in Chicago, IL and all her life she was a Cubs fan. The last few years of her life it was hard for her to get out or travel, but...

Roy A. Waller

Roy A. Waller

Sep 27, 2025

Roy A. Waller, 90, of Mascoutah, IL passed away on Saturday, Sept. 27, 2025 at home surrounded by family.

Roy was born Sept. 4, 1935 in Washington County, IL to Arthur and Edna, nee Oeltjen, Waller. He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother, Lester Waller, and brothers-in-law, James Rable and Louie Reinhardt.

He is survived by his loving wife...

Mary M. Wright

Mary M. Wright

Sep 17, 2025

   Mary M. Wright, nee Trautt, 71, of Mascoutah, IL, born May 6, 1954, in Belleville, IL died Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2025, at Villas of Holly Brook Assisted Living, Belleville, IL.

   Mary retired as a Procurement Analyst in 2016 after working for the Department of Defense for over 30 years. She graduated from the University of Illinois in 1976 with...

Marguerite Ratliff

Marguerite Ratliff

Sep 4, 2025

   Marguerite Ratliff, 95, of Mascoutah, Illinois, died Thursday, September 4, 2025, in Mascoutah.

   She was born February 8, 1930, in Fort Wayne, Indiana, the daughter of Joseph S. and Mary Belle McConaughey Banister. She was raised in Ohio.

   She married James Ratliff on December 6, 1952, in Bridgeport, Ohio. Thus began a life of travel, as her husband served...

Philip T. Norman

Philip T. Norman

Sep 4, 2025

   Philip T. Norman, 90, of Mascoutah, IL, born Apr. 24, 1935, in Detroit, MI died Thursday, Sept. 4, 2025, at his home.

   Philip was a retired English teacher for Mascoutah High School and a United States Army Veteran.

   He is preceded in death by his parents, Harold B. and Agnus P., nee Perine, Norman.

   He is survived by his...