Obituaries

Apr 4, 2022

Kent A. Uhles, 67, of Okawville, IL, born May 22, 1954, in East St. Louis, IL died Monday, Apr. 4, 2022, at his home.

Kent was a retired auto body repair man for Kelso Auto Body in Belleville, IL.  He enjoyed fishing, woodworking, working on his train set, and watching baseball and football.

He is...

Mar 31, 2022

James P. Eatmon, 90, of Mascoutah, IL, born September 1, 1931, in Bailey, N.C. died Thursday, Mar. 31, 2022, at his home.

James was retired from Ferguson Aluminum in Olmsted, IL.  James is an Army veteran, having served with the 11th Airborne Division at Ft. Campbell, KY., during the Korean War.

He is preceded in...

Mar 28, 2022

Stacy L. Gale, 51, of St. Libory, IL, born July 5, 1970, in Belleville, IL died Monday, March 28, 2022.

Stacy was the manager of Dave’s West End in St. Libory, IL. Stacy was raised in Lively Grove and attended St. Anthony Catholic Church until relocating. She owned and operated a beauty salon, out of her home,...

Mar 26, 2022

Daniel A. Wombacher, 90, of Mascoutah, IL, born Jan. 25, 1932, in Mascoutah, IL died Saturday, Mar. 26, 2022, at his home.

Dan was a retired owner and operator of Dan’s Used Cars and Parts and White Top Inn Tavern in Mascoutah.  He was a member of Holy Childhood Catholic Church, Knights of Columbus Council 4380, and...

Mar 23, 2022

Evelyn L. Renth, nee Schneider, 73, of Mascoutah, IL born May 16, 1948, in Belleville, IL died Wednesday, Mar. 23, 2022, at Memorial East Hospital, Shiloh, IL.

Evelyn was a homemaker and formerly employed at Mascoutah Bank and Trust along with various other jobs throughout her life. She was a member of St. John United Church of...

Mar 20, 2022

Evelyn A. Warner, nee Renth, 83, of Waterloo, IL, formerly of Mascoutah born May 19, 1938, in Mascoutah Twp., IL died Sunday, Mar. 20, 2022, at Integrity Healthcare, Columbia, IL.

Evelyn was a retired cook from Mascoutah School District 19 and a member of St. John United Church of Christ in Mascoutah.

She is preceded...

Mar 15, 2022

Loraine F. Yarber, 89, of Mascoutah, IL, born Aug. 2, 1932, in Mascoutah Twp., IL died Tuesday, March 15, 2022, at Freeburg Care Center.

Loraine was a retired owner and operator of Yarber Oil Company, KM Service and also a retired Mascoutah School District bus driver after 45 years of service. He was associated with St. John...

Mar 10, 2022

Norman Paul Albert Rowold, 86, of New Baden, IL born Feb. 20, 1936, in Mascoutah Twp., IL died Thursday, Mar. 10, 2022, at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital, O’Fallon, IL.

Norman was a farmer in rural New Baden, IL retiring in 2003. He was a servant of the community and church. Norman had many hobbies and interests from serving...

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!!!...