Obituaries

Nov 21, 2022

Daniel Lee Rasch, Jr., 63, of Venedy, IL, born Jan. 2, 1959, in Belleville, IL died Monday, Nov. 21, 2022, at Herrin Hospital in Herrin, IL.

Daniel was a retired laborer and member of Laborers Local 742, Mascoutah. Danny “Hoppy” Rasch loved the outdoors, never met a stranger, and was a hard worker who played by his...

Nov 19, 2022

Christine S. Reeble, nee Richter, 71, of Mascoutah, IL born Dec. 14, 1950, in Belleville, IL died Saturday, Nov 19, 2022, at her home.

Christine was a retired billing and documentation specialist for Jung Truck Service where she was employed for 30 years, and a past member of Eastern Star, Freeburg, IL.

She is preceded...

Nov 19, 2022

Larry Mark Bryant, 66, of Mascoutah, IL, born November 15, 1956, in Fort Belvoir, Virginia, died unexpectedly, Saturday November 19, 2022, at his residence.

Larry had an awesome career driving commercial trucks for various local companies. After an unfortunate injury several years ago, he found opportunities to do what he loved best--helping people with anything and everything....

Nov 18, 2022

Sue Ann Schroer, nee Javorchik, 75, of Lively Grove, IL, born April 19, 1947, in Nashville, IL died Friday, Nov. 18, 2022, at her home.

Sue was a homemaker and previously employed at Friendship Manor Nursing Home in Nashville, IL. She was a member of St. Anthony Catholic Church, Lively Grove, IL and a past member of...

Nov 18, 2022

Eileen L. Sorge, nee Brown, 65, of Belleville, IL born Apr. 2, 1957, in St. Louis, MO died Friday, Nov 18, 2022, at her home.

Eileen retired as a programmer from Edward Jones.  Throughout her years at Edward Jones, her colleagues became her friends and family. Eileen courageously overcame her battle with skin cancer.

She...

Nov 14, 2022

Marie I. Krausz, nee Schomaker, 95, of Mascoutah, IL born Jan. 2, 1927, in Albers, IL died Monday, Nov 14, 2022, at Clinton Manor, New Baden, IL.

Marie was a homemaker and loved quilting and playing cards.  She was a member of St. George Catholic Church in New Baden, St. George Church Choir, past eucharistic minister, past...

Nov 13, 2022

Margaret M. Heil, nee Demick, 103, of Freeburg, IL, born Dec. 15, 1918, in Conant, IL died Sunday, Nov 13, 2022, at Freeburg Care Center.

Margaret was a retired educator, and a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Freeburg.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Joseph J. and Josephine, nee Matychowiak, Demick,...

Nov 9, 2022

Russell Francis Ellis III, 62, of St. Libory, IL, born Sept. 15, 1960 in Springfield, MA died Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2022, at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital, O’Fallon, IL.

Russell retired as a MSgt. from the United States Air Force.  He had a 42-year rugby career as a player, coach, and mentor.  Since 1986, he was with the Rowdies...

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...