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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
Patricia J Jost
Feb 13, 2026
Patricia (Pat) J. Jost, nee Williams, 84, of Marion, IL born June 27, 1941, in E. St. Louis, IL, died Friday, February 13, 2026, at Herrin Hospital.
Pat was a retired administrative assistant for the Kirkwood School District. She was an avid reader and enjoyed the outdoors. Other hobbies included swimming, horseback riding, gardening, caring for her pets, fostering dogs and...
Joan Ann Funk
Feb 12, 2026
Joan Ann Funk, nee Reissen, 77, of Mascoutah, IL born Sept. 3, 1948 in Belleville, IL died Thursday, Feb. 12, 2026, at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital, O’Fallon, IL.
Joan was a retired school teacher from Henry Raab School where she taught first grade her entire career. She loved to travel with her friends. Joan was a member of Corpus Christi Catholic Church...
Mary Ann Porter
Feb 10, 2026
Mary Ann Porter, nee Kremer, 90, of Mascoutah, IL born Mar. 21, 1935, in Clayton, MO died Tuesday Feb. 10, 2026, at Memorial Hospital in Belleville, IL.
Mary was a devoted mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. She was known for her kindness, strength, wisdom, and cheeky sense of humor. Mary celebrated her 90th birthday last year on a Hawaiian...
Ernest L. Lockwood
Feb 9, 2026
Ernest L. Lockwood, 77, of Mascoutah, IL born Nov. 7, 1948, in Fort Totten, NY died Monday, Feb. 9, 2026, at Cedar Ridge Health Center, Lebanon, IL.
Ernie was a career Air Force officer working with the US space program in many capacities. He served at the Air Force Satellite Control Facility, was assigned to NASA as a military...
Robert C. Skeen
Feb 1, 2026
Robert C. Skeen, 89, of Mascoutah, IL born July 23, 1936, in Benton, IL died Sunday, Feb. 1, 2026, at his home.
Bob was a retired superintendent for Peabody Coal Co. and co-owner of RDF, Inc. and a member of St. John United Church of Christ in Mascoutah and the Mascoutah Evening Lions Club.
He was preceded in death...
Terry D. Sommers
Jan 29, 2026
Terry D. Sommers, 59, of O’Fallon, IL born June 22, 1966, in Belleville, IL died Thursday, Jan. 29, 2026, at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital, O’Fallon, IL.
Terry was a truck driver for Eaton Corporation.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Raymond J. and Erma B, nee Leadendecker, Sommers.
Surviving are his brothers, Dennis Sommers, Tom (Lea) Sommers, Rodney...
Sharon M Fournie
Jan 28, 2026
Sharon M. Fournie, nee Rothluebbers, 81, of Mascoutah, IL born Oct 15, 1944, in St. Louis, MO died Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2026, at her home.
Sharon was a retired civil service employee from Scott AFB, IL. She was a member of Holy Childhood Catholic Church, Mascoutah, IL, HCCCW, former member of Holy Childhood School Board and the former Holy Childhood Mothers...
Arthur D "Dan" Neuner
Jan 27, 2026
Arthur “Dan” Neuner, age 92, of Fairview Heights, IL, passed away on January 27, 2026. He was born on August 13, 1933, in Belleville, IL to Delores (Mauer) and Arthur Neuner.
Dan was the retired manager of St. Clair Bowl, an avid bowler, a U. S. Army Korean War veteran, loved the Lake of the Ozarks, and golden retrievers. He will...
Albert J. Powers
Jan 21, 2026
Albert J. Powers, 82, of Okawville, IL born June 12, 1943, in Dover, TN died Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2026, at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital, O’Fallon, IL.
Al was a retired River King coal miner, retired mechanic for the City of Mascoutah, retired member of the Mascoutah Fire Department and a U. S. Army veteran.
He is preceded in death by...
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