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Evelyn A. O. Krausz

Evelyn A. O. Krausz

Aug 15, 2025

Evelyn Anna Olinda Krausz, age 88, originally from New Baden, IL, passed away on Friday, Aug. 15, 2025, in Evansville, IN.

Evelyn’s life was rooted in her faith in Jesus Christ, and God’s word continually inspired her. Across her lifetime, she was involved with the (former) St. Peter Lutheran Church in New Memphis, IL, Trinity Lutheran Church in Henrico, VA, and...

Neil R. Joellenbeck

Neil R. Joellenbeck

Aug 13, 2025

Neil R. Joellenbeck, 52, of Aviston, IL, born June 16, 1973, in Belleville, IL, died Wednesday, Aug. 13, 2025, at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital, O’Fallon, IL.

Neil most recently was a communication specialist for Wells Fargo in St. Louis. He started his career at Herald Publications. From there, he worked for the St. Louis Post Dispatch and St. Louis University. Neil was...

Gary L Childers

Gary L Childers

Aug 9, 2025

Gary L. Childers, 74, of Mascoutah, IL, born May 30, 1951, in Granite City, IL, died Saturday, Aug. 9, 2025, at St. Louis University Hospital.

Gary was a retired welder.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Henry and Violet, nee Buzby, Childers and a brother, Ronnie Childers.

Gary is survived by his wife, Deborah Jo “Debbie”, nee Gateley, Childers; daughters, Starr...

Thomas L. O'Leary

Thomas L. O'Leary

Aug 7, 2025

   Thomas L. O’Leary, 84, of Mascoutah, IL, born December 21, 1940, in East St. Louis, IL, passed away Thursday, August 7, 2025, at Silver Creek Assisted Living, Mascoutah, IL.

   Tom retired in 1995 as a Master Sergeant in the United States Air Force after 34 years of dedicated service to his country, including time in both the Air Force...

Michael H Vogel

Michael H Vogel

Aug 2, 2025

Michael H. Vogel, 77, of Mascoutah, IL, born May 13, 1948, in Fresno, CA, died Saturday, Aug. 2, 2025, at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital, O’Fallon, IL.

Mike was a Jack of All Trades and forever a Marine. He was a member of The Shiloh Church in Shiloh, IL and United States Marine Viet Nam War veteran.

He is preceded in death by his...

Eugene U. "Gene" Kinkelaar

Eugene U. "Gene" Kinkelaar

Jul 31, 2025

Eugene U. “Gene” Kinkelaar, 72, of St. Libory, IL, born Sept. 6, 1952, in Belleville, IL, died Thursday, July 31, 2025, at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital in O’Fallon, IL.

Gene was a retired salesman from Mascoutah Equipment Co., a member of the St. Liborius Catholic Church in St. Libory, IL, past Eucharistic Minister for St. Liborius Catholic Church, past village clerk, past...

Mary H Crowe

Mary H Crowe

Jul 30, 2025

Mary H. Crowe, nee Schoeberle, 91, of Mascoutah, IL, born March 18, 1934, in Brighton, IL died Wednesday, July 30, 2025, at Dammert Care Center, Belleville, IL.

Mary graduated from Carlinville High School in 1952 and graduated from St. Joseph’s Hospital School of Nursing in Alton, IL in 1955 as a registered nurse. Mary worked her whole nursing career employed with...

William K. White

William K. White

Jul 19, 2025

   William K. White, 76, of O’Fallon, IL, born September 18, 1948, in Milford, MA passed peacefully at his home on July 19, 2025.

   William was a proud husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather. He was a United States Army veteran.

   Condolences can be sent to the family by visiting mollfuneralhome.com.

   FUNERAL: A private family service will be held at a...

Erica Maree Hommel

Erica Maree Hommel

Jul 17, 2025

Erica Maree Hommel, 36, of San Diego, CA, born Jan. 11, 1989, in Belleville, IL, died Thursday, July 17, 2025, at her residence in San Diego.

Erica was a devoted pediatric nurse at Rady Children’s Hospital in San Diego. During her time at Rady she received several DAISY awards for her compassionate care for her patients.

Though her time here was too...

Audrey V. Hassebrock

Audrey V. Hassebrock

Jul 8, 2025

   Audrey V. Hassebrock, nee Volkman, 95, of Mascoutah, IL, born Feb. 26, 1930, in Millstadt, IL died Tuesday, July 8, 2025, at Cedar Ridge Health and Rehab Center, Lebanon, IL.

   Audrey was a retired Certified Nurses Aid for St. Paul’s Nursing Home in Belleville and Four Fountains in Belleville. Audrey was a member of St. Martin of Tours Lutheran...

Mildred R Hulliung

Mildred R Hulliung

Jul 2, 2025

Mildred R. Hulliung, nee Bechtoldt, 101, of Mascoutah, IL, born Sept. 8, 1923, in Belleville, IL died Wednesday, July 2, 2025, at Mascoutah Rehab and Nursing.

Mildred was a homemaker, member of Holy Childhood Catholic Church in Mascoutah, HCCCW, and a volunteer for ministry to the homebound for 19 years.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Joseph E. and Agnes,...

Mark S Riess

Mark S Riess

Jun 29, 2025

Mark S. Riess, 73, of Mascoutah, IL, born June 6, 1952, in Belleville, IL died Sunday, June 29, 2025, at Belleville Memorial Hospital.

Mark was a retired coal miner. He was a member of Holy Childhood Catholic Church in Mascoutah, NRA, and Ducks Unlimited.

He his preceded in death by his parents, John and Katherine, nee Steehlinger, Riess, his wife, Kay Lynn,...

Kenneth A. Zacharski

Kenneth A. Zacharski

Jun 28, 2025

   Kenneth A. Zacharski, 82, of Mascoutah, IL, born March 23, 1943, in Belleville, IL died Saturday, June 28, 2025, at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital, O’Fallon, IL.

   Ken retired as a bank vice-president for Regions Bank in Mascoutah. He was a member of Holy Childhood Catholic Church in Mascoutah, Knights of Columbus Council 4380, Mascoutah Evening Lions Club, Chairman of Mascoutah...

Dorothea Xochitl Gomez Verde

Dorothea Xochitl Gomez Verde

Jun 13, 2025

Dorothea Xochitl Gomez Verde, 2 days, of Mascoutah, IL, born June 11, 2025, in Shiloh, IL died Friday, June 13, 2025, at St. Louis Children’s Hospital.

She is preceded in death by her maternal grandmothers, Robin Green and Carmen “More” Valdez.

Dorothea is survived by her parents, Rebecca Green and Arianna Aguilar; maternal grandparents, Valerie Green and Rhonda Cooke, Maria Gomez and...

Danny Deane Pope

Danny Deane Pope

Jun 13, 2025

Danny Deane Pope, 69, of Shiloh, IL, born Jan. 10, 1956, in Tulare, CA, died Friday, June 13, 2025, at Barnes-Jewish Hospital, St. Louis, MO.

Danny was a retired MSgt. from the U. S. Air Force and a veteran of Desert Storm.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Deane Lee and Cora Louise, nee Carner, Pope, his stepfather, Orvil Pfister,...

Ruth A Mattern

Ruth A Mattern

Jun 12, 2025

Ruth A. Mattern, nee Dickhaut, 93, of Mascoutah, IL, born Nov. 12, 1931, in Mascoutah, IL, died Thursday, June 12, 2025, at Addington Place in Shiloh, IL.

Ruth was a retired bookkeeper and homemaker. Ruth’s greatest passion was caring for her family. Her devotion and unconditional love were endless, and she will be greatly missed by all those who knew her....

Treva S. Hood

Treva S. Hood

Jun 6, 2025

Treva S. Hood, nee Caswell, 79, of Lebanon, IL, born Nov. 2, 1945, in Charlotte, MI died Friday, June 6, 2025, at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital in O’Fallon, IL.

Treva was a homemaker. She was a member of the First Assembly of God in Mascoutah, IL and Emmanuel Assembly of God in Louisville, KY.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Roy...

Jeanette S Sawyer-Alsup

Jeanette S Sawyer-Alsup

Jun 2, 2025

Jeanette S. Sawyer-Alsup, 88, of Mascoutah, IL, born Nov. 15, 1936, New Baden, IL died Monday, June 2, 2025, at her home.

Jeanette was a retired manager in grocery retail and a member of St. John United Church of Christ in Mascoutah.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Henry and Julia, nee Hannig, Gramm, her first husband, Ralph Sawyer, Jr.,...

Helen A Sauerhage

Helen A Sauerhage

May 27, 2025

Helen A. Sauerhage, nee Seering, 89, of Lively Grove, IL, born April 26, 1936, in St. Clair County, IL died Tuesday, May 27, 2025, at Washington County Hospital.

Helen was a retired supervisor for the United States Department of Agriculture and a member of St. Anthony Catholic Church in Lively Grove, IL.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Erwin and...

Michael B. Jung

Michael B. Jung

May 22, 2025

Michael Bryan Jung, 55, born Dec. 12, 1969, passed away May 22, 2025, in Kalispell, MT.

He is survived by his mother, Helena Schultz, a son, Derrick Jung, and numerous family and friends.

FUNERAL: A private graveside service will be held at St. Pancratius Cemetery in Fayetteville, IL.