Obituaries

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...

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...