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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...

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...