Obituaries

May 1, 2021

Derrick S. Edwards, 31, of St. Louis, MO born Oct. 16, 1989 in San Antonio, TX lost his long battle with addiction on May 1, 2021 and is now at peace.

Derrick was a forklift driver for DB Schenker in Edwardsville, IL and was an avid weightlifter.

He is preceded in death by his father,...

May 1, 2021

Evelyn Wright, nee Shelton, 90, of Mascoutah, IL, born April 1, 1931, in Mt. Airy, NC, died May 1, 2021 at St. Paul Senior Community, Belleville, IL.

She enjoyed a fulfilling career in education, teaching children in the Multiple-Handicapped Unit at the Illinois School for the Deaf in Jacksonville, IL and English at Granite City High School....

Apr 30, 2021

Dorothy Marie Renth, nee Klich, 84, of Mascoutah, IL born May 11, 1936 in Belleville,

IL died Friday, April 30, 2021 at her home.

Dorothy was a homemaker, lover of flowers and a member of St. John United Church of Christ, Mascoutah, IL. She loved gardening, being outside, cooking for her family and enjoying time...

Apr 28, 2021

Lenora M. Schulte, nee Friederich, 90, of Mascoutah, IL, born September 9, 1930, in Mascoutah, the oldest of 10 children, to Bernard and Pearl (nee Haas) Friederich, died Wednesday, April 28, 2021, at her home surrounded by her loving family.

Lenora was an inspirational mother, wife, grandmother, great grandmother and an accomplished quilter and cook who also...

Apr 27, 2021

James F. Amann, 88, of Belleville, Illinois, born August 29, 1932, died Tuesday, April 27, 2021, at his home surrounded by his family.

Jim was a devoted husband, father, grandpa, great grandpa, farmer, wine-maker, and a friend to all. Jim served in the Air Force where he was stationed in England and served as a radio operator....

Apr 23, 2021

Elsie M. Kebel, nee Walthes, 93, of Mascoutah born Dec. 5, 1927 died Friday, April 23, 2021 at MarKa Nursing Home.

Elsie retired from Martha Manning Dress Factory where she worked for 23 years as a seamstress and was a member of St. John United Church of Christ in Mascoutah. Elsie was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother,...

Apr 17, 2021

Dale W. Hodges, 78, of Okawville, IL born June 10, 1942 in Sikeston, MO died Saturday, Apr. 17, 2021 at Highland Health Care Center in Highland, IL.

Dale Hodges was a Mascoutah 7 th Grade Science Teacher for 40 years retiring in 2004.  After the passing of his wife Sue Hodges in 2004, he also volunteered for...

Apr 16, 2021

James R. Fletcher, TSG USAF, Ret., 87, of Mascoutah, IL died Fri. April 16, 2021 at his home. Jim was born in Fitchburg, MA on April 3, 1934.  He was a graduate of St. Bernard’s Catholic School after which he joined the Air Force.  He retired from the military in 1973, went to work for Mascoutah School District 19...

Apr 13, 2021

Angelika G. Doore, nee Maerker, 76, of Mascoutah, IL born Oct. 19, 1944 in Frankfurt Am Main Hesse, Germany, died Tuesday, Apr. 13, 2021 at Freeburg Care Center.

Angelika was a librarian and clerk for the Child Care Center at Scott AFB.  She enjoyed fishing, gardening, reading books, shopping, and was a Cub Scout Den Mother.

Apr 11, 2021

Roger E. Schubkegel, 82, of Mascoutah, IL born July 2, 1938 in Belleville, IL died Sunday, Apr. 11, 2021 at his home.

Roger was a retired bricklayer in Mascoutah.  He taught an apprentice program at BAC/SWIC in Belleville, IL and a pre-apprentice program in Champaign-Urbana, IL.  Roger was a member of the Mascoutah Sportsmen's Club, and other...

Apr 8, 2021

Rose Mary Cooper, nee Haas, 84 of Mascoutah, IL died peacefully at her daughter and son-in-law’s residence in Sorrento, FL on Thursday, April 8, 2021. She was born October 16, 1936 in Mascoutah, IL.

Rose Mary worked for the Mascoutah School District #19 for nearly 20 years.

Rose Mary was a member of Holy Childhood...

Apr 7, 2021

David D. Carter, 75, of Mascoutah, IL born June 19, 1945 in Marietta, OH died Wednesday, Apr. 7, 2021 at Evelyn’s House, St. Louis, MO.

David was a SMSgt for the United States Air Force for 26 years.  He was a member of the American Legion Post 292 in Mascoutah, IL.

He is preceded in...

Apr 5, 2021

Charles L. Crowe, 88, of Mascoutah, IL, born July 10, 1932 in St. Louis, MO died Monday, April 5, 2021 at Cedar Ridge Health Care Center, Lebanon, IL.

Charles graduated from Johnston City High School, received a bachelor’s degree from SIU Carbondale and a master’s degree from SIU Edwardsville. He was a retired educator from Mascoutah Junior...

Apr 3, 2021

Roger Allen Drinnon passed away on April 3, 2021, at the age of 54, in his home in Mascoutah, Illinois, after a six-year battle with cancer. Roger was a beloved father, husband, veteran, and child of God.

He was born in Dayton, Ohio on August 22, 1966, to Opal (Bowlin) Skyles and Rector “Rex” Jesse Drinnon. He...

Apr 3, 2021

Nanci L. Villotti, nee Jacobs, 54, of Troy, IL born Dec. 15, 1966 in Newport, OR died Saturday, Apr. 3, 2021 at her home.

Nanci was an Environmental Health and Safety officer for SIUE and a retired U. S. Navy veteran.

She is preceded in death by her father, Kenneth Jacobs.

Surviving are...

Apr 2, 2021

Dakota M. Jensen, 26, of Mascoutah, IL born Apr. 23, 1994 in Belleville, IL died Friday, Apr. 2, 2021.

Dakota was employed by Glenn Brothers Garage Doors. He was a HUGE Rams fan and an avid poker player.

Dakota was the light of my life…  He was my sunshine on a rainy day. He was...

Apr 1, 2021

Marian Louise (Mary Lou) Krausz, nee Valerius, 84, of Mascoutah, IL, bornNov. 24, 1936 in St. Louis, MO died Thursday, Apr. 1, 2021 at her home.

Mary Lou was a retired bookkeeper.  She was a member of Holy Childhood Catholic Church; past president and lifetime member of Holy Childhood Mother’s Club; past president and lifetime member of...

Mar 30, 2021

Harold Friend, 90, of Lebanon, IL, born Dec. 18, 1930 in Ravenden Springs, AR, died Tuesday, Mar. 30, 2021 at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital, O’Fallon, IL.

Harold was a retired locomotive engineer from the Terminal Railroad after 38 years of service. He was a U. S. Navy Korean War veteran and a recipient of Korean Service, United Nations...

Mar 25, 2021

Joanne A., nee Haas, Mueller, 82, of Mascoutah, IL, born Feb. 9, 1939, in Mascoutah, IL, died Thursday, Mar. 25, 2021 at her residence.

Joanne was a homemaker.  She was a member of Holy Childhood Catholic Church in Mascoutah, IL, Holy Childhood Choir, HCCCW, past member of the Mother’s Club, and formerly worked at Donna Mae’s Hair...

Mar 21, 2021

Steven Michael Richardson, 40, of Mascoutah, IL born Aug. 14, 1980 in St. Louis, MO died Sunday, March 21, 2021 at Memorial Hospital, Shiloh, IL.

Steven was the owner of S and D Custom Computers and was currently working for Ascend in Collinsville, IL.  He was a member of the American Pool Players Association.  Steven was a...