Obituaries

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...

Feb 18, 2021

Joyce Ellen Haas, nee Bowlin, 77, of Mascoutah, IL born Dec. 26, 1943 in East St. Louis, IL died Thursday, Feb. 18, 2021 at her home.

Joyce was a homemaker and a member of Holy Childhood Catholic Church, Mascoutah, IL.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Harold F. and Mary Ellen, nee Bryson,...

Feb 13, 2021

William Carl Long, 87, of Mascoutah, IL formerly of Milroy, IN born May 15, 1933 in Clarence, KY died Saturday, February 13 at Memorial Hospital, Belleville, IL.

Carl was a retired claims adjuster for Indiana Farmers Mutual Insurance Co. and a retired independent contractor for Orbis Logistics.  He was a member of the Milroy United Methodist Church,...

Feb 9, 2021

Dolores C. Bergkoetter, nee Buescher, 84, of St. Libory, IL, born Sept. 25, 1936 in Fayetteville Twp., IL died Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2021 at Freeburg Care Center.

Dolores was a homemaker, loved to quilt and was an avid bowler. She was a member of St. Liborius Catholic Church, St. Libory, IL, St. Liborius CCW, American Legion Auxiliary,...

Feb 6, 2021

Barbara J. Kendell, nee Johannsen, 78, of Belleville, IL born Jan. 7, 1943 died Saturday, Feb. 6, 2021 at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital, O’Fallon, IL.

Barbara was a retired insurance agent and a retired office manager for medical practices.  She loved to travel, art, music, especially Elvis, driving fast, an avid reader and seeker of knowledge, she loved...

Feb 1, 2021

Raymond A. “Buzz” Kandler, 73, of New Baden, IL born Sept. 22, 1947 in Milwaukee, WI died, Monday, Feb. 1, 2021 at his home.

Buzz was a retired Lt.Col. from the United States Air Force.  He was a member of Zion Lutheran Church, Mascoutah, IL and a mentor of the Robo Raiders FTC 7129 in Mascoutah, IL. ...

Jan 16, 2021

Andrew J. Surmeier, 82, of Venedy, IL born Aug. 20, 1938 in St. Libory, IL died Saturday, Jan. 16, 2021 at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital, O’Fallon, IL.

Andy was the owner and operator of Andy’s Income Tax Service in Venedy, IL.  He was a retired farmer and school bus driver.  He was an avid antique car collector as...

Jan 10, 2021

Rosa L. Stein, nee Beam, 81, of Mascoutah, IL, born Sept. 20, 1939 in Paden, OK died Sunday, Jan. 10, 2021 at her home.

Rosa was a homemaker and a member of St. John United Church of Christ in Mascoutah, Fireside Club and St. Clair County Farm Bureau.

She was preceded in death by her...

Jan 10, 2021

Richard V. “Rick” Johnson, 63, of Mascoutah born October 18, 1957 in Breese IL, died Sunday, January 10, 2021 from injuries sustained in a head on collision.

Rick was a 1975 graduate from Wesclin High School in New Baden.  He was a professional painter, taper and wallpaper hanger with Painters Local 85.  He was an avid dart...

Jan 10, 2021

Beverly C. Przygoda, nee Kehrer, 71, of Mt. Vernon, IL, born Sept. 18, 1949 in Belleville, IL  died Sunday, Jan. 10, 2021 at Good Samaritan Hospital, Mt. Vernon, IL.

Beverly retired from the Medical Records department for Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt. Vernon, IL.  She was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Mt. Vernon, IL.