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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 and his daughter, Heidi...

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...

Darryl L Blackston

Darryl L Blackston

May 14, 2025

Darryl L. Blackston, 61, of Summerfield, IL, born June 21, 1963, in Belleville, IL passed away Wednesday, May 14, 2025.

Darryl was a retired automobile detailer. He grew up in Belleville and moved to Summerfield in 2007. He enjoyed Nascar racing, stock car racing, the St. Louis Blues, St. Louis Cardinals and a cold beer. He will be sorely missed by...

Steven T. Flucas

Steven T. Flucas

May 13, 2025

Steven T. Flucas age 59 of Eden Prairie passed away Tuesday May 13, 2025.

Steven’s childhood was spent living on various Air Force bases across the United States and Europe following his father J.C. throughout his career time in the Air Force. His family settled in Mascoutah, IL where he went on to graduate High School in 1984. He then obtained...

Shirley V. Mize Todd

Shirley V. Mize Todd

May 8, 2025

Shirley Mize Todd, 100, of Belleville, Illinois passed away peacefully on May 8, 2025. She was born April 13, 1925, in Bisbee, AZ, and spent her childhood in Tuscon, AZ where she graduated from St. Joseph’s Catholic Academy in 1943.

In 1944, at the age of 19, Shirley proudly enlisted in the U.S. Navy WAVES alongside her best friend Peggy Hurley....

Charles L. Buss

Charles L. Buss

Apr 28, 2025

   Charles L. Buss, 86, of St. Libory, IL, born July 20, 1938, in St. Libory, IL died Monday April 28, 2025, at St. Louis University Hospital.

   Charles was a retired truck driver and farmer. He was a member of St. Liborius Catholic Church. Charles enjoyed NASCAR, Indy Racing, and watching baseball, especially the Cardinals and Cubs.

   He is preceded...

Eugene F. Meurer

Eugene F. Meurer

Apr 16, 2025

  Eugene F. Meurer, 83, of Belleville, IL, born Dec. 12, 1941, in St. Louis, MO died Wednesday, April 16, 2025, at his home.

  Eugene worked in Civil Service for 35 years in graphics at Scott Air Force Base. Upon his retirement he ventured full time into his true passion, founding Meurer Tree Service. His knowledge of trees and his...

Diane C Voss

Diane C Voss

Apr 5, 2025

Diane C. Voss, nee Plab, 74, of Mascoutah, IL, born July 18, 1950, in Belleville, IL died Saturday, April 5, 2025, at Belleville Memorial Hospital.

Diane was a retired elementary school teacher after 33 years of service. She was a member of the National Education Association and Illinois Retired Teachers Association (IRTA).

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

Ralph E. Sauerhage

Ralph E. Sauerhage

Apr 4, 2025

   Ralph E. Sauerhage, 91, of Oakdale, IL, born July 18, 1933, in Ava, IL, died Friday April 4, 2025, at his home surrounded by his family.

   Ralph was a grain farmer. He was a member of the American Legion Post 683 in St. Libory, IL, the National Rifle Association, and a United States Army veteran. Ralph enjoyed hunting, playing...

Charles E. Lee

Charles E. Lee

Apr 2, 2025

  Charles E. Lee, 88, of Mascoutah, IL was called to the Lord on April 2, 2025. He was born in Allisona, TN, on April 25, 1936, the son of Louise, nee McMurray, and Samuel Thomas Lee. He was the eldest of three children.

   After graduating high school in 1954, Charles joined the U.S. Air Force to start a 30-year...

Virgil J. Mattern

Virgil J. Mattern

Mar 20, 2025

   Virgil J. Mattern, 88, of Mascoutah, IL, born Feb. 14, 1937, in Belleville, IL died Thursday, Mar. 20, 2025, at Freeburg Care Center.

   Virgil retired from Alton Southern Railroad. He was a member of Holy Childhood Catholic Church in Mascoutah, Knights of Columbus Council #4380 in Mascoutah, and a United States Army veteran. Virgil was an avid card player...

Donald P. Poston

Donald P. Poston

Mar 19, 2025

   Donald P. Poston, 67, of Mascoutah, IL, born Oct. 8, 1957, in East St. Louis, IL died Wednesday, March 19, 2025, at his home.

   Don retired from Landshire Foods in Belleville. He graduated from Belleville West in 1975 and then completed an associate degree at SWIC. Don was an avid hunter, skilled gun bluer, music aficionado and a master...

Edward J Karpel

Edward J Karpel

Mar 18, 2025

Edward J. Karpel, 85, of New Baden, IL, born May 4, 1939, in Lookingglass Township entered eternal rest on Tuesday, March 18, 2025, at his residence. He was a retired Machine Adjuster/Project Coordinator at Proctor & Gamble, St. Louis, MO, which he retired from. Ed loved spending time with his grandchildren. He enjoyed going to Tractor Pulls/Shows, Stock Car Races,...

Alan R. Schroeder

Alan R. Schroeder

Mar 14, 2025

Alan R. Schroeder, 63 of Peoria, IL, formerly of the Schroeder Farm in Mascoutah, born Oct. 18, 1961, in Breese, IL died Friday, March 14, 2025, at his home.

Alan was a retired mechanical engineer specialist for Caterpillar Inc. in Peoria, IL. He was a graduate from Southern Illinois University of Edwardsville and the University of Illinois. Al's career at Caterpillar...

Joan Ann O'Hara

Joan Ann O'Hara

Mar 14, 2025

   With hearts full of love, we say goodbye to Joan Ann O’Hara nee Sternagel who passed away peacefully at the age of 92 at the Assisted Living of Silver Creek in Mascoutah, Illinois, on March 14, 2025. She passed amidst a great windstorm and so the Irish blessing came to pass, “the wind was at her back.” She leaves...

Victor C Van Dyne

Victor C Van Dyne

Mar 12, 2025

   Victor C. Van Dyne, 93, of Mascoutah, IL, born Jan. 30, 1932, in Unionville, MO died Wednesday, March 12, 2025, at Evercare of Lebanon.

   He married V. Elizabeth McCartney on April 6, 1952, at the First Presbyterian Church in Kirksville, MO. To this union, two sons were born, Terry Van Dyne of New York, NY; Jeffrey Van Dyne (Colette)...