Obituaries

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...

Mar 20, 2021

Jerry Caliper, 77, of Mascoutah born Feb. 3, 1944 in Herrin, IL died Saturday, March 20, 2021 at his home.

Jerry was a retired Pipefitter and an avid fisherman. He was a member of St. John United Church of Christ in Mascoutah and Plumbers and Pipefitters Union Local 553, Alton, IL.

He was preceded in...

Mar 17, 2021

Albert B. Surmeier, 82, of Mascoutah, IL born June 25, 1938 in St. Libory, IL died Wednesday, March 17, 2021 at Regency Manor, O’Fallon, IL.

Al was a retired auto mechanic and an avid motorcycle rider.  He was a member of Holy Childhood Catholic Church, Mascoutah, IL, Knights of Columbus, Council 4380, Mascoutah and a U. S....

Mar 14, 2021

Verna H. Brown, nee Taylor, 97, of O’Fallon, IL formerly of Mascoutah born Jan. 22, 1924 in Godfrey, IL died Sunday, March 14, 2021 at Cambridge House, O’Fallon, IL.

Verna was a retired bank teller from Jersey State Bank in Jerseyville, IL and a member of Shiloh United Methodist Church, Shiloh, IL.

She was preceded...

Mar 10, 2021

Perry Dean Fleming, age 53 of Mascoutah, IL, born and raised in Alexandria, LA, died Wednesday, March 10, 2021.

Perry was a retired Captain from the U. S. Air Force and currently worked as a Senior Information Assurance Analyst for Huntington Ingalls Industries.  He proudly served his country for 21 years, including his time served in the...

Mar 7, 2021

Brett Matthew Worsham, 30, of Belleville, IL, born Aug. 4, 1990 in Tampa, FL died Sunday, Mar. 7, 2021 at St. Louis University Hospital.

Brett was a co-owner for a property foreclosure removal company in Belleville, IL and was a previous manager at Pizza Hut in Belleville.  Brett loved music and art.  He had a passion for...

Feb 27, 2021

Florence A. Wagner, nee Macke, 94, of Mascoutah, IL, born Aug. 21, 1926 in New Baden, IL died Saturday, Feb. 27, 2021 at her daughter’s home.

Florence was a retired cook.  She loved bingo, bowling, polka music, and playing Euchre at the Mascoutah Senior Center.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Rudolph and...

Feb 27, 2021

Phyllis J. Jung, nee Jokisch, 91, of Mascoutah, IL, born Aug. 12, 1929 in   Mascoutah, IL, died Saturday, Feb. 27, 2021 at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital, O’Fallon, IL.

Phyllis worked at Southwestern Bell before she started her family and became a farmer’s wife.  In 1960, Phyllis was widowed with three small children.  Before she knew it, Don Jung,...

Feb 25, 2021

Leona M. Ganz, nee Netemeyer, 97, of Mascoutah, IL, born April 19, 1923 in Albers, IL, died Thursday, Feb. 25, 2021 at Silver Creek Assisted Living in Mascoutah, IL.

Leona was a homemaker, a member of Holy Childhood Catholic Church, Mascoutah, HCCCW, charter member of Holy Childhood Mother’s Club and V.F.W. Ladies Auxiliary Post 7682, Mascoutah.

Feb 21, 2021

Carol J. Walter, nee, Conner, 86, of Mascoutah, IL born June 22, 1934 in Belleville IL, died Sunday, Feb. 21, 2021 at Belleville Memorial Hospital.

Carol was a homemaker and a member of Calvary Life Church in Granite City, IL.

Carol is preceded in death by her parents, James R. and Mary L., nee Schwahn,...

Feb 21, 2021

Donald P. Binger, 91, of Mascoutah, IL born Nov. 24, 1929 in St. Louis, MO died Sunday, February 21, 2021 at his home.

Don was an aircraft mechanic for Scott Airforce Base and then retired from AASCOM in St. Louis, MO.  He was a member of Holy Childhood Catholic Church, K of C Council 4380, and Moose...

Feb 20, 2021

Laura E. Sullivan, nee Engelmann, 90, of Mascoutah, IL born June 27, 1930 in Okawville IL, died Saturday, Feb. 20, 2021 at Brightly Senior Living in Mascoutah.

Laura was a retired bookkeeper from Robert “Chick” Fritz Dist. after 30 years of service and a 1948 graduate of Okawville High School. She was a member of St. Martin...