Obituaries

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...

Aug 15, 2022

Jared Alan Martin, 33, of Nashville, IL born May 11, 1989 in Belleville, IL passed away August 15th, 2022 at the burn center of Mercy Hospital in Saint Louis, MO.

Jared was formerly of Lenzburg and graduated from Marissa Jr. /Sr. High School.

He lived his life to the fullest. He thrived by big game...

Aug 11, 2022

Jackie Marie Broughton, nee Fink, 62, of Mascoutah, IL, born April 11, 1960, in Hastings, NE died Thursday, Aug. 11, 2022, at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital, O’Fallon, IL.

Jackie was a retired Federal Civil Service employee.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Jimmie N. Broughton, Jr. who died Aug. 5, 2007.

Surviving...

Aug 11, 2022

Carol J. Wood, nee Miller, 72, of Summerfield, IL, born Aug. 31, 1949, in Leon, IA died Thursday, Aug. 11, 2022, at her home.

Carol was a retired accountant.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Alfred and Laura, nee Robbins, Miller and a brother, Dale Miller.

Surviving are her husband, John...

Aug 9, 2022

Zua E. Rehbein, nee Hood, 95, of Belleville, IL, formerly of Mascoutah, IL born June 20, 1927 in Pinckneyville, IL died Tuesday, Aug. 9, 2022, at her home.

Zua was a homemaker and a member of Jehovah’s Witness Kingdom Hall in Belleville, IL.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert Alex and Eva...

Aug 8, 2022

Robert O. “Bob” Hefner, 84, of Mascoutah, IL, born September 12, 1937, in Breese, IL died Monday, Aug. 8, 2022, at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital, O’Fallon, IL.

In 2000, Bob retired from Empire Comfort Systems in Belleville, IL as a stove mounter, after 43 years of employment. He was a member of Holy Childhood Catholic Church in Mascoutah...

Aug 6, 2022

Anna May Krausz, nee Yarber, 88, of New Baden, IL born October 30, 1933 in Mascoutah Township, St. Clair County, IL relocated to Heaven on Saturday, August 6, 2022 from Mar-Ka Nursing Home in Mascoutah.

Anna May was an awesome mother, grandmother, and dedicated farm wife.  Employment included the Hat Factory in Mascoutah, housekeeper at St. Elizabeth...

Jul 26, 2022

Irma Mary (Friesen) Davis, 81, of Mascoutah joyously entered the presence of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Tuesday, July 26, 2022, the result of a massive stroke.

Irma is survived by her husband of fifty years, Denny Cecil Davis, of Mascoutah. She is also survived by their only child, a daughter, Nancy Peterson, and her...

Jul 22, 2022

Mark C. Zapfe, 51, of Mascoutah, IL born Feb. 27, 1971, in St. Louis, MO died Friday, July 22, 2022, at his home.

Mark was a Federal Civil Service employee at Scott AFB, IL and was a U. S. Navy veteran. Mark loved his Camaro, he was a mechanic, he enjoyed building model airplanes and he was...

Jul 20, 2022

Jerry W. Carnako, 64, of Mascoutah, IL born April 30, 1958, in Carmel, CA died Wednesday, July 20, 2022, at Memorial Hospital East, Shiloh, IL.

Jerry was a retired SMsgt from the U. S. Air Force, serving from April 1979 until June 2001 and also retired from Federal Civil Service June 30, 2022, after 21 years of...

Jul 15, 2022

Walter Kent Perschbacher, 82, of Arlington Heights, IL born Jan. 11, 1940, in Shiloh, IL, died Friday, July 15, 2022, at First Community Medical Center in Chicago, IL.

Kent was a retired schoolteacher.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Walter J. and Iona Mae, nee Brinkmann, Perschbacher.

Surviving are several cousins....

Jul 11, 2022

Arlene M. Haas, nee Toensing, 93, of Mascoutah, IL, born September 23, 1928, in Okawville, IL died Monday, July 11, 2022, with her children by her side.

In her younger years, Arlene worked for State Farm Insurance in Belleville.  She was a member of Holy Childhood Church in Mascoutah.  Surely there is BINGO in heaven, because Arlene...