Obituaries
Moll Funeral Home Obituaries
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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)...