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Joseph Cunningham
Oct 30, 2026
Joseph Cunningham, who taught at Mascoutah High School for 36 years, died October 30 after living an active 100 years. Mr. Cunningham was born April 8, 1926, near Wadestown, West Virginia. He attended one room schools in West Virginia and Michigan until he attended high school in Carmi, Illinois. After graduating high school Mr. Cunningham enlisted in the US Navy...
Julia V. Burgard
Oct 30, 2026
Julia V. Burgard, nee Littrell, 98, of Mascoutah, IL born Aug. 28, 1928, in Shiloh Valley Twp., IL died Oct. 30, 2026, at Silver Creek Assisted Living in Mascoutah.
Julia was a retired secretary from Peabody Coal Company. She was a lifelong member of St. John United Church of Christ in Mascoutah and was involved in various committees with...
J C Flucas
Oct 27, 2026
JC Flucas, 80, of Mascoutah, Illinois, passed away on October 27, 2026, at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital in O’Fallon, Illinois. Born on November 28, 1945, in Athens, Louisiana, JC lived a life marked by dedication, humility, hard work, and love for his family. J C proudly served in the United States Air Force, achieving the rank of Master Sergeant (MSgt.). His...
Dennis G. "Doc" Wetzler
Oct 21, 2026
Dennis G. “Doc” Wetzler, 83, of Mascoutah, IL born Oct. 7, 1943, in Monroe County, IL, died Wednesday Oct. 21, 2026, at La Bella of Freeburg.
Dennis was a retired local manager for Verizon Telecommunications. He was a member of St. John United Church of Christ in Mascoutah, the Mascoutah Noon Lions, past president of the Mascoutah Chamber of...
Jill M Trevino
Oct 19, 2026
Jill M. Trevino, nee Purcell, 53, of Mascoutah, IL born Nov. 21, 1972, in Shamokin, PA, died Monday Oct. 19, 2026, at Nexus of Mascoutah.
Jill was a Human Resources Director for the Illinois Heartland Library System.
She is survived by her parents, Michael Purcell and Diane (Dennis) Brosius; husband, John C. Trevino; her children, Sophia, Claire and Joseph Trevino; sister, Holly...
Patricia J Schmidt Steinberg
Oct 16, 2026
Patricia Schmidt Steinberg, née Kolar, affectionately known as “Pat,” a lifelong resident of Mascoutah, Illinois died on Friday, October 16, 2026, at age 86.
Pat was born on March 28, 1940, to William and Edith Kolar. She graduated from Mascoutah High School in 1958, the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign with her Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education in 1963, and...
Norma E. Gill
Oct 8, 2026
Norma E. Gill, nee Kolb, 96, of Belleville, IL, born Jan 24, 1930, in New Memphis, IL, died Thursday, Oct. 8, 2026, at Dammert Care Center, Belleville, IL.
Norma retired from the Department of Defense as a Communications Tech, retiring in July 1988 after 37 years of service. Norma was a member of Bethany Lutheran Church in Fairview Heights,...
James M Binger
Oct 5, 2026
James M. Binger, 63, of Freeburg, IL formerly of Mascoutah, IL, born Jan 29, 1963, in Peoria, IL, died Monday, Oct. 5, 2026, at his home.
Jim was a retired truck driver and certified welder.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Donald P. and Mildred E., nee Jureziz, Binger, uncles and cousin, Tom Binger.
Surviving is his wife, Donna, nee Poindexter,...
Thomas J Bergkoetter
Sep 30, 2026
Thomas J, Bergkoetter, 91, of St. Libory, IL, born Oct. 19, 1934, in St. Libory, IL died Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2026, at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital, O’Fallon, IL.
Tom was a retired Chevrolet dealer in St. Libory for many years and also an avid bowler. He was a member of St. Liborius Catholic Church, St. Libory, American Legion Post 683, St. Libory,...
Lance A Petersen
Sep 28, 2026
Lance A. Petersen, 74, of Mascoutah, IL, born July 2, 1952, in San Diego, CA, died Monday, September 28, 2026, at Silver Creek Assisted Living, Mascoutah, IL.
Lance was a retired information technologist for the United States Postal Service and a United States Army veteran.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Hans P. and Alice, nee Spanier, Petersen.
Lance is survived...
Charles Medvick
Sep 15, 2026
Charles Medvick, 95, of Richmond Heights, MO, formerly from Maryland Heights, MO and Marion, IL, born March 21, 1931 in Morgantown, WV to James and Sophia Medvick, died Tuesday, September 15, 2026, at Trustwell Assisted Living in Richmond Heights, MO.
Charlie attended Morgantown, WV High School and graduated in 1949. He enlisted in the U.S. Army and served 3...
John Venarsky, Jr.
Sep 15, 2026
John Venarsky, Jr., 84, of Mascoutah, IL, born June 23, 1942, in Madison, IL, died Tuesday, September 15, 2026, at Memorial Hospital in Belleville, IL.
John was a retired banker throughout the Metro East area. He was a member of the Mascoutah Sportsman’s Club and a Unites States Marine Corps veteran.
He was preceded in death by his parents,...
Daniel E. "Tank" Thessing
Aug 29, 2026
Daniel E. “Tank” Thessing, 75, of St. Libory, IL, born Feb. 11, 1951, in Belleville, IL, died Saturday Aug. 29, 2026, at his home.
Daniel worked as an operator for Sparta Printing and was a truck driver for Dressler Trucking. He was a member of St. Liborius Catholic Church and Sons of American Legion Post 683, St. Libory. Daniels...
William H Jenner
Aug 25, 2026
William H. Jenner, 96, of Mascoutah, IL, born April 5, 1930, in Danville, IL, died Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2026, at Brightly Senior Living in Mascoutah.
William was the retired owner of Lincoln Land Livestock Company. William received his undergraduate degree as well as his master’s degree in animal science from the University of Illinois Champaign Urbana. He was a member of...
Kenneth Robert Wentz
Aug 24, 2026
Kenneth Robert Wentz, 77, of rural St. Libory, IL, born April 16, 1949, died Monday, Aug. 24, 2026, at Fieser Nursing Center, Fenton, MO.
Ken was a retired mechanic from Goodyear Tire, a member of the Coast Guard Auxiliary and the Single Action Shooting Society.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Edward V. and Elsie A., nee Sickmeier, Wentz, a...
Burl Wayne Hand III, D.D.S.
Aug 20, 2026
Burl Wayne Hand III, D.D.S., 70, of Mascoutah, IL formally of Freeburg, IL born Feb. 4, 1956, in Granite City, IL died Thursday, Aug. 20, 2026, at his home.
Burl retired as the owner and operator of Freeburg Family Dental for 37 years. He was a 1974 graduate of Granite City High School, 1978 graduate of University of Illinois,...
Marilyn J. Staley
Aug 18, 2026
Marilyn J. Staley, nee Sturgal, 85, of Mascoutah, IL passed away peacefully on Tuesday Aug. 18, 2026, following a brief hospital stay. Born on June 30, 1941, in Mt. Vernon, IN, Marilyn lived a life defined by love, loyalty, and unwavering devotion to her family and friends.
Marilyn was a familiar and friendly face to many in her community,...
Steven C. Conklin
Aug 18, 2026
Steven C. Conklin, 74, of Mascoutah, IL born March 3, 1952, in Belleville, IL died Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2026, at Nexus of Mascoutah.
Steven was a retired laborer for the City of Mascoutah and a member of Laborers Local 742, Mascoutah.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Janice, nee Peters, Conklin.
He is survived by...
Zachary Morris Blackmer
Aug 12, 2026
Zachary Morris Blackmer, 25, of Mascoutah, IL born October 27, 2000, in Belleville, IL died Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2026, at his home.
Zachary was a graduate of Mascoutah High School.
He is preceded in death by his grandparents and cousin, Devin Winter.
He is survived by his parents, Billy Joe and Andrea R., nee Luciani, Blackmer, a brother, William Blackmer, an uncle, John...
Mary Louise Barttelbort
Jul 29, 2026
Mary Louise Barttlebort, nee Evans, 88, of Belleville, IL born Oct. 31, 1937, in Piedmont, MO, died Wednesday, July 29, 2026, at Missouri Baptist Hospital, Town and Country, MO.
Mary was a business partner in the family business and a homemaker.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Floyd R. and Hazel, nee George, Evans and a brother.
She is survived by...
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