Obituaries

Feb 5, 2023

Violet M. Welzbacher, nee Lindner, 90, of Mascoutah IL born Apr. 16, 1932 in New Baden, IL died Sunday, Feb. 5, 2023, at her home.

Violet and her husband owned and operated Mel & Vi’s Tavern and Restaurant in Mascoutah from 1970 to 1993 and was a member of the VFW Auxiliary Post 7682 in Mascoutah.

Jan 31, 2023

William J “Bill” Rasch, 84, of Monroe City, MO formerly of Mascoutah IL, born Jan. 16, 1939, in Mascoutah, IL, died Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2023, at Monroe City Manor, Monroe City, MO.

Bill was a retired meat cutter from Schnucks and a member of the Meat Cutter’s Union.

Bill was preceded in death by his...

Jan 27, 2023

It is with great sadness to announce Dorothy T. Surmeier, nee Kramper, 82, of Venedy, IL, born April 23, 1940, in Venedy, IL, passed away Friday, January 27, 2023, at Friendship Manor in Nashville, IL surrounded by family.

Dorothy was a homemaker, wife, and mother of two beloved children.  For a period of her early married...

Jan 26, 2023

For most of her life, Dolores Dauber has been called “Boss.”   It’s a nickname given to her by a group of childhood girlfriends in East St Louis in a club they called The Friendly Circle.  Dolores lived up to the “Boss” title her entire life.   Anyone who knew her would agree that Dolores “Boss” Dauber had a talent for...

Jan 25, 2023

Beverly Jean “Jeanie” Bowlin, nee Krul, 80, of Mascoutah IL, born July 11, 1942 in East St. Louis, IL, died Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2023, at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital, O’Fallon, IL.

Jeanie was a retired cook from Mascoutah Community School District 19 and a member of the Mascoutah Women of the Moose, Chapter 392.

Jeanie was...

Jan 21, 2023

Mary C. Wilborn, nee Fischer, 77, of Mascoutah, IL born Oct. 28, 1945, in Savannah, GA died Saturday, Jan. 21, 2023, St. Elizabeth’s Hospital, O’Fallon, IL.

Mary was a homemaker and a United States Air Force veteran.  She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Lebanon, IL and was very active in the Mascoutah Senior...

Jan 18, 2023

Justin E. Homeyer, 39, of Belleville, IL born July 27, 1983, in Athens, Greece died Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2022.

Justin was a pizza chef.

He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents and maternal grandfather.

Surviving are his parents, Earl and Suzanne, nee Reindl, Homeyer of Mascoutah, IL; two brothers, Jason (Melissa)...

Jan 17, 2023

Ethel Klasing, nee Bachman, 97, of Belleville, IL, born November 13, 1925, died Tuesday, January 17, 2023, at Bria of Mascoutah Nursing Home. She had resided at Bria since August 2022. Ethel’s unconditional love and gentle humor will leave an empty place in the lives of her family.

She was preceded in death by her husband of...

Jan 7, 2023

Laurine J. Scott, nee Walter, 91, of Mascoutah, IL born Feb. 27, 1931, in Grantfork, IL went to be with the Lord on Saturday, Jan. 7, 2023, at her home.

Laurine received her master’s degree in education and was a former teacher at Queen of Peace, Belleville, IL, St. Raphael, Mounds, IL, Ryan High School, North Dakota,...

Jan 1, 2023

Dennis M. Dollar, 68, of Mascoutah, IL born Sept. 12, 1954 in Denison, TX died Sunday, Jan. 1, 2022 at Evelyn’s House, Creve Coeur, MO.

Dennis was a retired MSgt. from the United States Air Force.  He was an avid woodworker and loved his St. Louis Cardinals and Blues.

He was preceded in death by...

Dec 25, 2022

Lucy M. Bleisch, nee Kirk, 74, of Mascoutah, IL, born Dec. 24, 1948, in Darwin, OH died Sunday, Dec. 25, 2022, at her home.

Lucy was a retired bus driver from Vandalia Bus Lines.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Clarence and Elizabeth, nee Maynard, Kirk and brothers and sisters.

Surviving...

Dec 21, 2022

Mary Ann Krummrich, nee Adams, 81, of Belleville, IL, born June 24, 1941, in Mascot, TN died Wednesday, Dec. 21, 2022, at Belleville Memorial Hospital.

Mary Ann was a retired registered nurse, a Captain in the U. S. Air Force Reserves and a member of St. John United Church of Christ in Mascoutah, IL.

She...

Dec 20, 2022

Robert W. “Bob” Twenhafel, 89, of Mascoutah, IL died on Tuesday, December 20, 2022, at Friendship Manor in Nashville, IL.

Bob was born in Hoyleton, IL, on June 15, 1933, to Martin H. and Clara, nee Kraus, Twenhafel. He graduated from Nashville High School in 1951 and served as a Corporal in the U.S. Army from 1951-1953...

Dec 19, 2022

Marilyn F. Buss, nee Fiedler, 85, of Swansea, IL formerly of Darmstadt, IL, born June 28, 1937, in Belleville, IL died Monday, Dec. 19, 2022, at Bradford Place, Swansea, IL.

Marilyn was a homemaker and member of the former St. Pancratius Catholic Church, Fayetteville, IL.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Elmer A....

Dec 19, 2022

Joe Nell Hummert, nee Lawrence, 85, of Mascoutah, IL born May 18, 1937, in Rector, AR died Monday, Dec. 19, 2022, at Mark-Ka Nursing Home, Mascoutah, IL.

Joe Nell was a retired Dietary Aide for Freeburg Care Center, a member of the former St. Pancratius Catholic Church, Fayetteville, IL, and the American Legion Auxiliary, St. Libory, IL....

Dec 10, 2022

Josef Link, 71, of Belleville, IL, born Jan. 22, 1951, in Apatin, Yugoslavia died Saturday, Dec. 10, 2022, at MarKa Nursing Home in Mascoutah.

Josef was a machinist at the former Gene’s Crankshaft in Mascoutah and retired from the former M & D Auto Parts and Machine Shop in Freeburg. Josef was a U. S. Army veteran....

Nov 27, 2022

Jakob Markus Reuther, 28, of Shiloh, IL, born July 22, 1994, in Kronach, Germany died Sunday, Nov. 27, 2022, at Barnes Hospital, St. Louis, MO.

At 6:30 pm on November 27th we said our last goodbye to the light of our lives. He was the most joyous, funniest, happiest person that we have ever known. He loved...

Nov 24, 2022

Mary Kaye Richter, nee Heberer, 77, of Trenton, IL, born April 20, 1945, in Belleville, IL died Thursday, Nov. 24, 2022, at her home.

Mary was the founder and executive director of the National Foundation for Ectodermal Dysplasias and a devoted farm wife. She was a member of St. Paul United Church of Christ, Lebanon, IL, Illinois...

Nov 23, 2022

Eunice L. Wahl, nee Joellenbeck, of Mascoutah, IL died Wednesday, Nov. 23, 2022, at the age of 93.

She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Calvin Wahl, dear friend, Charles Garner, and parents, August and Alma Joellenbeck.

Eunice lived in Mascoutah her entire life and graduated from Mascoutah High School. She was a...

Nov 22, 2022

Warren C. Klingel, 93, of Mascoutah, IL, born Sept 6, 1929, in Engelmann Twp., IL died Tuesday, Nov. 22, 2022, at Memorial East Hospital, Shiloh, IL.

Warren was the owner and operator of Modern Gas and Supply in Mascoutah.  He was a school bus driver for the Mascoutah School District 19 for over 40 years and was...