Obituaries

Feb 22, 2022

Joseph V. Przygoda, 73, of Mt. Vernon, IL born March 23, 1948, in Pinckneyville, IL died Tuesday, Feb. 22, 2022, at Countryside Manor, Mt. Vernon, IL.

Joe graduated from Pinckneyville Community High School in 1966.  He was a retired offset press operator for World Color Press.  He was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Mt....

Feb 21, 2022

Joseph V. “Toady” Collier, 77, of Belleville, IL born Nov. 26, 1944 in St. Louis, MO died peacefully Monday, Feb. 21, 2022 at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital, O’Fallon, IL.

Joe was a retired meat cutter for Local 534 and a member of Faith Baptist Church in Freeburg, IL.  His favorite past time in his early years was hunting,...

Feb 20, 2022

Charlton P. “Rusty” Sturm, 83, of Mascoutah, IL, born Jan. 17, 1939, in Cedar Falls, IA died Sunday, Feb. 20, 2022, at Keystone Place, O’Fallon, IL.

Rusty retired as a CMSgt. from the U.S. Air Force after 27 years of service, retired from McDonnell Douglas as a logistics engineer after 15 years of employment and graduated from...

Feb 12, 2022

Pauline M. Boecklen, nee Schuemann, 86, of Belleville, IL, born Feb. 27, 1935 in Excelsior Springs, MO died Saturday, Feb. 12, 2022, at Memorial Hospital, Belleville, IL.

Pauline was a homemaker and a member of St. Salvator Lutheran Church in Venedy, IL.  Pauline was an avid seamstress, gardener, and enjoyed going to yard sales.

She...

Feb 8, 2022

Evelyn C. “Tootie” Knipp, nee Klein, 91, of Mascoutah, IL, born March 9, 1930, in Mascoutah, IL died Tuesday, Feb. 8, 2022,  at her home.

Evelyn was a homemaker, farmer and lived on a farm most of her life.  She enjoyed bowling, quilting, playing games and cards with her grandkids and great grandkids.

She is...

Feb 5, 2022

Joseph Michael O’Hara, 93, of Mascoutah, IL born September 30,1928 in Youngstown, OH passed away on February 5, 2022, at Silver Creek Assisted Living in Mascoutah, IL.

Joe was a retired purchasing supervisor for the University of Wisconsin in Kenosha. He grew up in Youngstown, OH attending St Brendan Catholic Grade School and Chaney High School until...

Jan 29, 2022

Wendy A. Schmitt, nee Booten, 67, of Mascoutah, IL, born July 18, 1954 in East St. Louis, IL died Saturday, Jan. 29, 2022, at Memorial Hospital, Shiloh, IL.

Wendy retired as a decision writer for the Social Security Administration in August 2018.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Fred E. and Grace A.,...

Jan 18, 2022

Jeanette Marie Rakers, nee Hummert, 85, of Mascoutah, IL, born May 3, 1936, in St. Libory, IL died Tuesday, Jan. 18, 2022, at MarKa Nursing Home, Mascoutah, IL.

Jeanette was the former co-owner of Patchwork Corner Crafts in Mascoutah. She was a member of Holy Childhood Catholic Church and HCCCW.

Jeanette is preceded in death...

Jan 14, 2022

Kathrine L. Riess, nee Steehlinger, 94, of Mascoutah, IL born Nov. 9, 1927, in Edwardsville, IL died Friday, Jan. 14, 2022, at Silver Creek Assisted Living in Mascoutah, IL.

Kathy was raised and completed her schooling in Edwardsville. She was a homemaker, a very active member of Holy Childhood Catholic Church, H.C.C.C.W., ladies quilting groups, and many...

Jan 12, 2022

William Arthur E. Beam, 16 months, of Mascoutah, IL, born Sept. 1, 2020, in Breese, IL died Wednesday, Jan. 12, 2022, at Memorial Hospital East, Shiloh, IL.

William was baptized by Father Paul Wienhoff at Holy Childhood Catholic Church.

William is preceded in death by his maternal great-grandparents, Arvie (Dixie) Kerksick and paternal great-grandfather, E.K....

Jan 7, 2022

Robert P. Hislope, 54, of Mascoutah, IL born June 13, 1967, in Danville, IL died Friday, Jan. 7, 2022, at his home.

Bob was a retired Technical Sergeant from the U. S. Air Force and currently worked as a civil service employee at Scott AFB, IL. He was a life member of the American Legion, Attica, IN...

Jan 2, 2022

Keith David Kunze, 42, of Belleville, IL born June 15, 1979 in Belleville, IL died Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022.

Keith was a laborer with Laborers Local 100 in East St. Louis, IL. Keith's heart was bigger than his being! He lived. He loved. He never took His eyes off The Kingdom! Always seeking Jesus!!! Shining The Light!!!...

Dec 31, 2021

James M. Neer, 81, of St. Libory, IL born July 22, 1940 in East St. Louis, IL died Friday,  Dec. 31, 2021 at Memorial Hospital East, Shiloh, IL.

Jim graduated from Assumption High School in East St. Louis in 1958. After serving in the U. S. Air Force, Jim graduated from Ranken Technical College as an electrician...

Dec 27, 2021

Brittany N. Kaemmerer, 29, of Mascoutah, IL, born March 24, 1992 in Belleville, IL died Monday, Dec. 27, 2021 in Shiloh, IL.

Brittany was a dietary cook for Swansea Care Center.  She had a giving heart and loved her two boys more than anything.

Brittany was preceded in death by her paternal grandparents, Charles and...

Dec 27, 2021

Marilyn L. Culli, nee Glauert, 95, of rural Freeburg, IL born Sept. 16, 1926 in Belleville, IL died Monday Dec. 27, 2021 at MarKa Nursing Home, Mascoutah, IL.

Marilyn was a retired cafeteria worker for the Mascoutah School District 19 where she worked for 22 years. She was a member of St. Paul’s United Church of Christ...

Dec 22, 2021

Beverly Ann Wiedwilt, nee Jasper, 91 of Addieville, IL born Aug. 20, 1930, passed away on Wednesday, Dec. 22, 2021.

Beverly was born and raised in East St. Louis, IL to Roy William Jasper and Helen, nee Carr, Jasper.

Beverly attended Holy Angels Catholic School until 8 th grade. She then attended St. Teresa’s Academy...

Dec 17, 2021

Louise M. Lintker, nee Szramkowski, 65, of Addieville, IL, born Nov. 10, 1956 in St. Louis, MO died Friday, Dec. 17, 2021, peacefully, surrounded by her family, from a long and courageous battle against Lewy Body Dementia.

Louise retired as a medical assistant from a physicians practice.  She was a member of St. Liborius Catholic Church, St....

Dec 17, 2021

Carol Ann Haas, nee Wilmsmeyer, 76, of Belleville, IL, born March 12, 1945 in Mascoutah, IL died Friday, Dec. 17, 2021 at her home.

Carol was a retired director of the former American Redemption Systems in Mascoutah.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Wilbert E. “Jack” Wilmsmeyer and Bernice I., nee Gramm, Wilmsmeyer...

Dec 10, 2021

Noel Henry “Ben” Benner, 80, of Mascoutah, IL, born Sept. 19, 1941, in Watseka, IL died Friday, Dec. 10, 2021, at Brightly Senior Living in Mascoutah, IL.

Noel retired as a Senior Master Sergeant after serving 24 years in the US Air Force, followed by 23 years in Civil Service. He was a Vietnam War vet, member...

Dec 8, 2021

Dennis J. Gore, 62, of Mascoutah, IL, born Feb. 13, 1959 at Elmendorf AFB, AK died Wednesday, Dec. 8, 2021.

Dennis was a retired MSgt. from the U. S. Air Force and a Gulf War veteran. He was currently employed as a government contractor at Scott AFB, IL. Dennis made friends wherever he went and had a...