Obituaries

Nov 8, 2022

Linda L. Drumm, nee Linsky, 80, of Mascoutah, IL, born Nov. 6, 1942, in Hudson, NY died Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2022, at MarKa Nursing Home, Mascoutah, IL.

Linda was a homemaker.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Wayne and Helen, nee Maxwell, Linsky, her husband, Roland E. “Drummie” Drumm, Jr. whom she married...

Nov 6, 2022

Robert L. “Bob” Parsons, 90, of Mascoutah, IL, born Dec. 6, 1931, in French Lick, IN died Sunday, Nov. 6, 2022, at Bria of Mascoutah.

Bob was a retired mailman for the United States Postal Service and a U. S. Army Korean War veteran.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Fred A. and...

Nov 4, 2022

John H. Surmeier, 88, of Mascoutah, IL, born Dec. 1, 1933, in St. Libory, IL died Friday, Nov. 4, 2022, at his residence.

John was a retired coal miner from Peabody Coal Co., retired school bus driver from Mascoutah School District 19 after 16 1/2 years of service and a small engine repairman. He was a member...

Oct 31, 2022

Pamela L. Theismann, nee Weekley, 61, of Fayetteville, IL, born Jan. 25, 1961, in Belleville, IL died Monday, Oct. 31, 2022, at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital, O’Fallon, IL.

Pam was currently employed, serving 20 years in accounts payable, for Brauer Supply Company in St. Louis, MO.  She was a member of St. Pancratius Catholic Church, Fayetteville, IL and...

Oct 30, 2022

Bryan G. Schaeferle, 62, of Edwardsville, IL, formerly of Mascoutah, IL born March 10, 1960, at Scott AFB, IL passed away Sunday Oct. 30, 2022, at his home.

Bryan attended Mascoutah schools and was a Wesclin graduate in 1979.  He graduated from B.A.C. in stationary engineering.  Bryan worked for Barnes-Jewish Hospital, St. Elizabeth’s Hospital, Gateway in Granite...

Oct 24, 2022

Richard L. Sanders, 65, of Granite City, IL, born March 27, 1957, in Venice, IL died Monday, Oct. 24, 2022, at Barnes-Jewish Hospital, St. Louis, MO.

Richard retired as a welder for Progress Rail in Alorton, IL and was currently employed for James Green Enterprises as a maintenance technician.  He was member of Calvary Life Church in...

Oct 20, 2022

Robin D. Cumer, 63, of Mascoutah, IL, born March 16, 1959, in Salina, KS died Friday, Oct. 20, 2022, in Chester, IL.

Robin was a delivery specialist for O’Reilly Auto Parts. She loved fall, Halloween, fishing, spending time with family and friends, but most of all, she loved spoiling her grandkids.

She is preceded in...

Oct 12, 2022

Robert Lee Wiedwilt, 94, of Addieville, IL was born on Oct. 29, 1927, and passed away on Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2022.

In his early years, Robert served as an MP in the US Army. After returning home, on June 26, 1948, he married Beverly Jasper. For twenty-four years, Robert worked for his dad’s tile business but in...

Oct 1, 2022

Pat stepped away on Oct. 1, 2022, at the age of 92, having been born Jan. 8, 1930 in St. Louis, MO. He had been a Belleville, IL resident for over 60 years.

After graduation from Dupo High School in 1948, Pat was inducted into the U. S. Army in 1951, where he served two years active...

Sep 30, 2022

Shirley Mae Mueth, nee Spanley, 87, of O’Fallon, IL born May 27, 1935, in Belleville, IL died Friday, Sept. 30, 2022, at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital, O’Fallon, IL.

Shirley was a homemaker and Paul’s business manager. She was a member of St. Nicholas Catholic Church in O’Fallon, IL, volunteer for the St. Elizabeth’s Hospital Auxiliary, past president of...

Sep 29, 2022

Marilyn R. Lambert, nee Sper, 89, of Mascoutah, IL, born Oct. 4, 1932, in Clayton, MO died Thursday, Sept. 29, 2022, at Aviston Countryside Manor.

Marilyn was a loving mom, Grandma Mare, GG, and a retired secretary from General American Life, she continued to work part-time until the age of 70. She loved God, family and family...

Sep 20, 2022

Robert P. Brendel, 75, of Mascoutah, IL born Jan. 18, 1947, in Mascoutah, IL died Tuesday, September 20, 2022, at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital, O’Fallon, IL.

Robert was the co-founder of D.E. Martin Roofing, a United States Army Vietnam veteran, and a Purple Heart recipient.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Wilbert “Wherle,” and...

Sep 15, 2022

Kevin S. “Mouse” Laux, 44, of Fayetteville, IL, born Dec. 31, 1977, in Belleville, IL died Thursday, September 15, 2022, at Barnes Hospital, St. Louis, MO.

Kevin was a welder at Central Mining Equipment of Earth City, MO for 25 years. He enjoyed playing pool, washers and darts.

He is preceded in death by his...

Sep 8, 2022

Betty H. “Sali” Zargan, nee Herman, of Mascoutah, IL, born Dec. 15, 1929, in Etna, PA, died Thursday, Sept. 8, 2022, at Brightly Senior Living, Mascoutah, IL. She was a previous long-time resident of Seaford, VA.

Betty was a homemaker.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Joseph F. and Marie S., nee Schroebel,...

Sep 5, 2022

Donna “Jane” Fitzgerald, nee Robertson, 73, of Lebanon, IL formerly of Mascoutah, IL born May 16, 1949, in Montgomery, AL, died Monday, Sept. 5, 2022, at Cedar Ridge Health Care Center in Lebanon, IL.

Jane previously was a clerk for the New York Stock Exchange and loved to travel and paint.

She was preceded in...

Sep 3, 2022

Sandra Lee Cedarleaf nee Holstead, 85, of Mascoutah IL passed away peacefully on September 3, 2022. She battled Parkinson’s disease but stayed optimistic.

She can best be described as a God-loving care giver. From her days as a nurse and a mother, working with the Red Cross in disaster relief and in Uganda. She was the founder...

Sep 3, 2022

Larry N. Yarber, 74, of St. Libory, IL, born Nov. 21, 1947, Highland, IL died Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022, at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital, O’Fallon, IL.

Larry was a retired custodian from Mascoutah Community School District 19, he was a U. S. Army veteran and an avid fisherman.

He is preceded in death by his parents,...

Sep 1, 2022

Lucille E. Kruse, nee Thomas, of Mascoutah, IL, died Thursday, September 1, 2022 at the age of 105.  She was born August 5, 1917 in O’Fallon, IL.

After graduating from O’Fallon Township High School, she attended Southern Illinois Normal College at Carbondale from 1934 to1936 and obtained a rural school teaching certificate.  From 1936 to 1941, Lucille...

Aug 30, 2022

Richard A. “Rick” Clark, 69, of Belleville, IL, born July 28, 1953, in Belleville, IL died Tuesday, Aug. 30, 2022, at Memorial Hospital East, Shiloh, IL.

Rick was a retired registered nurse from Belleville Memorial Hospital. He was an avid banjo player, along with many of his friends, a member of St. Mark Lutheran Church in Belleville...

Aug 18, 2022

Doris B. Mayes, nee Bowman, 92, of Mascoutah, IL born Nov. 21, 1929 in South Point, OH died Thursday, Aug. 18, 2022, at MarKa Nursing Home in Mascoutah, IL.

Doris was a retired schoolteacher from Mascoutah Grade School.  She was a member of St. Martin of Tours Lutheran Church, Mascoutah, IL and the Mascoutah Historical Society.  Doris...