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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...

Jacqueline M. Gulley

Jacqueline M. Gulley

Aug 29, 2025

   Jacqueline “Jaci” Michelle Gulley, age 53, passed away August 29, 2025. Jaci was born in Manhattan, Kansas on December 12, 1971, to Ruth Lavon (Weeks) and Charles Hulen Gulley.

   Jaci is preceded in death by her parents; sister, Brenda Stark; brother, Charles Dean Gulley; brother-in-law, David Stark and nephew, Brandon Stark.

   Survivors include her sisters, Sandra McElligott (Neil) and...

Judy Lynn Staley

Judy Lynn Staley

Aug 29, 2025

Judy Lynn Staley, nee Call, 63, of Mascoutah, IL, born Jan. 1, 1962, in Mt. Pleasant, MO, passed away peacefully at her residence in Daphne, AL, among family.

Over her 20+ year career working in the medical field, as an echocardiogram sonographer at Gateway Regional Medical Center in Granite City, IL, Judy touched the lives of countless patients, as well as...

Mary Ann Trull

Mary Ann Trull

Aug 26, 2025

  Mary Ann Trull, nee Lindauer, 86, of Mascoutah, IL, born Apr. 29, 1939, a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on August 26, 2025.

   She was preceded in death by her husband, Jack Trull, her parents, Walter and Rosetta, née Schulz, Lindauer; and her son-in-law, Tom Bryant.

   Surviving are her children, Valerie Bryant; Dan (Sherry) Trull;...

Dennis L. "Rudy" Etling

Dennis L. "Rudy" Etling

Aug 22, 2025

Dennis L. “Rudy” Etling, 79, of Belleville, IL, born Sept. 6, 1945, in Belleville, IL, died Friday, August 22, 2025, at his home.

Dennis was a retired coal miner. He was an avid bowler and in the bowling Hall of Fame. Dennis was an avid sports enthusiast and an infamous local umpire. He loved classical music and musicals. Dennis was a...

Carlene M. Masters

Carlene M. Masters

Aug 22, 2025

   Carlene M. Masters, nee Fiester, aged 100, formerly of Maplewood Missouri, passed away at St. Elizabeth Hospital, O’Fallon, Illinois on August 22, 2025, with family by her side. She resided at Brightly Senior Living since August 2020 in Mascoutah, Illinois.

   Carlene was born April 22, 1925, in Laporte, PA, daughter of Dewey and Alice Fiester (nee Hinds). She was...

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...