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Victor P. Walter

Victor P. Walter

Jun 5, 2026

   Victor P. Walter, 89, of Mascoutah, IL born June 26, 1936, in St. Rose, IL, died Friday, June 5, 2026, at his home.

   Victor was the owner and operator of Top Priority Roofing for 15 years and a member of Calvary Life Church in Granite City, IL.

   Victor is preceded in death by his parents, Karl W. and Verna,...

Carol M. Rasch

Carol M. Rasch

May 22, 2026

   Carol M. Rasch, nee Graul, 82, of Mascoutah, IL, born May 16, 1944, in Mascoutah, IL died Friday, May 22, 2026, at La Bella of Mascoutah.

   Carol worked for Mascoutah City Hall, advancing her career to become an EMT/Paramedic for the city. She was a member of St. John United Church of Christ in Mascoutah.

   She was preceded in...

Benny Lang

Benny Lang

May 21, 2026

   Benny Lang, 95, of Belleville, IL, formerly of Oakdale, IL born Feb. 22, 1931, in Mascoutah, IL died May 21, 2026, at his home.

   Benny was a retired custodian from Freeburg Elementary School and was a member of Christ Our Savior Lutheran Church in Freeburg. Benny was a United States Army and Korean War veteran.

   He was preceded in...

Carol L Stein

Carol L Stein

May 15, 2026

Carol L. Stein, nee Mayer, 88, of O’Fallon, IL born Jan. 13, 1938, in Belleville, IL died Friday, May 15, 2026, at her home.

Carol was a retired secretary from O’Fallon School District 90 and a member of O’Fallon United Church of Christ, O’Fallon, IL.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Marie, nee, Pahlman Mayer and a brother,...

D'Lisa L. Schulte

D'Lisa L. Schulte

May 14, 2026

   D’Lisa L. Schulte, nee Wren, 64, of New Baden, IL, born July 17, 1961, in St. Louis, MO died May 14, 2026, at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital, O’Fallon, IL.

   D’Lisa was an Administrative Assistant for McKendree University and was a loving grandmother.

   She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Ann, nee Hearn, Wren, and brother-in-law, Jerry Schulte.

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Brad E. Wesselmann

Brad E. Wesselmann

May 12, 2026

   Brad E. Wesselmann, 58, of Mascoutah, IL, born June 18, 1967, in Belleville, IL died May 12, 2026, at his home.

   Brad was an IT Analyst for several companies and a U. S. Air Force veteran.

   He was preceded in death by his father, George J. Wesselmann, Jr.

   He is survived by his mother, Karen, nee Ohlendorf, Wesselmann; his...

Katherine A Cook

Katherine A Cook

May 12, 2026

Katherine A. Cook, nee Shea, 67, of Belleville, IL, born Nov. 8, 1958, in Belleville, IL died Tuesday, May 12, 2026, at her home.

Katherine was a retired schoolteacher for one year at Holy Childhood Catholic School in Mascoutah, two years at Arkansas School for the Deaf, and 37 years at Blessed Sacrament Catholic School in Belleville and she loved to...

Mark Larson Harter

Mark Larson Harter

May 5, 2026

   Mark Larson Harter passed peacefully on May 5, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of compassion, adventure, humor, and deep love for family and friends. In his 43 years, Mark lived fully and intentionally, embracing each moment with warmth, curiosity, and generosity.

   Mark was a devoted and loving husband to Jen and a proud and doting father to Eleanor, who...

Carl W. Friedland

Carl W. Friedland

May 3, 2026

   Carl W. Friedland, 87, of Mascoutah, IL, passed away peacefully on May 3, 2026, at Brightly Senior Living.

   Carl was born on Nov. 7, 1938, in Madison, Wisconsin to Carl and Carol nee McMahon, Friedland.

   Carl attended Madison East High School. After school he would hang out with his classmates at the local soda fountain, then go home and...

Bob "Chick" Fritz

Bob "Chick" Fritz

Apr 28, 2026

Bob "Chick" Fritz, 86, of Belleville, IL born on May 29, 1939, in Mascoutah, IL died Tuesday April 28, 2026, at his home.

  As an owner of Robert "Chick" Fritz, Inc, he continued to work until the day he passed. He was a member of various organizations including founding Board member of Citizens Community Bank, President of Associated Beer Distributors...

Keith K. Grodeon

Keith K. Grodeon

Apr 24, 2026

   Keith K. Grodeon, 92, of Mascoutah, IL passed away peacefully on Apr. 24, 2026, at Brightly Senior Living in Mascoutah.

   Keith was born on November 26, 1933, in his grandparents’ farmhouse south of Mascoutah. As a young boy, he loved to spend time outdoors hunting or just walking in the woods down by his parents’ clubhouse along the Kaskaskia...

Deborah L Klauk

Deborah L Klauk

Apr 4, 2026

Deborah L. Klauk, nee Brown, 74, of Belleville, IL born Jan. 21, 1952, in Birmingham, AL, died Saturday, April 4, 2026, at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital, O’Fallon, IL.

She was a retired childcare provider.

She is preceded in death by her parents, William M. and Mary K., nee Cahill, Brown, her husband, Wayne Klauk and three, siblings.

Deborah is survived by her daughter, Jessica...

Charles Emil Jefferson

Charles Emil Jefferson

Apr 1, 2026



Charles (CJ CE) Emil Jefferson died on April 1, 2026, in Belleville, Illinois. He was 73 years old.

Charles was part of a military family. He was born on May 27, 1952, in Burtonwood, England and was in London when Queen Elizabeth was crowned in 1953. There are pictures of Charles and the rest of his family having a picnic in...

Leon A. Haas

Leon A. Haas

Apr 1, 2026

   Leon A. Haas, 82, of Mascoutah, IL, born Oct. 20, 1943, in Mascoutah, IL died Wednesday, Apr. 1, 2026, at his home.

   Leon retired from the City of Mascoutah. He was a member of Holy Childhood Catholic Church in Mascoutah, Knights of Columbus Council 4380, Mascoutah Local 742, and a lifetime honorary member of the Mascoutah 700 Bowling Club....

LeaAnn K Felts

LeaAnn K Felts

Mar 29, 2026

LeaAnn K. Felts, nee DeGroote, 64, of Belleville, IL born March 31, 1961, in Belleville, IL died Sunday, March 29, 2026, at Barnes-Jewish Hospital, St. Louis, MO.

LeaAnn was a retired registered nurse from St. Elizabeth’s Hospital in Shiloh, IL.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Harlan and Evelyn, nee Barkema, DeGroote and a sister, Karen Wilhelm.

Surviving are her husband,...

Eileen M Surmeier

Eileen M Surmeier

Mar 23, 2026

Eileen M. Surmeier, nee Sommer, 81, of St. Libory, IL, born June 30, 1944, in St. Libory, IL, died Monday, March 23, 2026, at Freeburg Care Center.

Eileen was a retired secretary from Bergkoetter Garage in St. Libory. She was a member of St. Liborius Catholic Church and the American Legion Auxiliary Post 683 in St. Libory.

She was preceded in death...

Verena M. Harwerth

Verena M. Harwerth

Mar 12, 2026

   Verena M. Harwerth, 94, of St. Libory, IL, born July 13, 1931, in Marissa, IL, died Thursday, March 12, 2026, Freeburg Care Center.

   Verena worked at various places in her life. She worked for New Athens shoe factory, Spartan Printing, the Belleville News-Democrat, and the St. Libory School. She was a member of St. Liborius Catholic Church and the...

Judith Ann Forbes

Judith Ann Forbes

Mar 12, 2026

   Judith Ann Forbes, nee Sunderman,79, of Belleville, IL born July 31, 1946, in rural Mascoutah, IL died Thursday, Mar. 12, 2026, at her home.

   Judith was the oldest of Herman H. and Pauline E., nee Koch, Sunderman. Her childhood was spent on a small farm where she learned to love nature and animals, particularly dogs and horses. She was...

Daniel Louis Behrman

Daniel Louis Behrman

Mar 12, 2026

Daniel Louis Behrman, 66, of Oakdale, IL, formerly of St. Libory, IL, born July 17, 1959, in Red Bud, IL, died Thursday, March 12, 2026, at his home.

Dan was a retired lab technician for Empire Comfort Systems in Belleville, IL. He was a member of St. Anthony Catholic Church, Elkhorn Hunting and Fishing Club and ATA Trap Shooting Association.

He was...

Evelyn V. Selph

Evelyn V. Selph

Mar 4, 2026

   Evelyn V. Selph, nee Young, 93, of Mascoutah, IL born Apr. 20, 1932, in Moultrie, GA died Mar. 4, 2026, at Mascoutah Rehab and Nursing.

   Evelyn was a homemaker. She was a member of Autryville Baptist Church in Moultrie, GA and was also active volunteer supporting local churches. She was a loving mom, grandma, great grandma, and sister.

   She...