Obituaries

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.

Jan 8, 2021

Darrell R. Reinneck, 64, of New Baden, IL born Jan. 5, 1957 in Belleville, IL died Friday, Jan. 8, 2021 at his home.

Darrell was a retired industrial painter and a U.S. Navy veteran. He loved his family, especially his grandchildren, and gardening.

He was preceded in death by his father, Allen E. Reinneck and...

Jan 7, 2021

Steven M. Wolf, 65, of Monee IL born Oct. 12, 1955 in Highland, IL died Thursday, Jan. 7, 2021 at his home.

Steven was a medical laboratory technician for Hines VA Hospital in Hines, IL.  He was a member of St. Paul United Church of Christ in Lebanon, IL and a United States Navy veteran.

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Jan 4, 2021

Yvonne I. Bergkoetter, nee Gale, 86, of St. Libory, IL, born July 26, 1934 in Gorham, IL died Monday, Jan. 4, 2021 at her home.

Yvonne was a homemaker and a member of St. Liborius Catholic Church, St. Libory, IL.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Clyde and Myrtle, nee Bryan, Gale, her...

Jan 3, 2021

Abigail A Jones, nee Dangcalan, 76, of Swansea, IL formerly of San Diego, CA born Nov. 3, 1944 in the Phillipines died Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021 at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital, O’Fallon, IL.

Abigail was a retired home care nurse.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Federico and Maria, nee Azote, Dangcalan and her...

Jan 1, 2021

Patricia A. Terry, nee Howard, 75, of Lebanon, IL born Nov. 25, 1945 in St. Louis, MO died Friday, Jan. 1, 2021 at her home.

Patricia was a caretaker for many people the community.  She was a very devoted member of the Pentecostal Power Church in Lebanon, IL.

She was preceded in death by her...

Dec 31, 2020

Janet L. Linkey, nee Kern, 82, of Trenton, IL formerly of Summerfield, IL born Sept. 17, 1938 in Franklin County, IL died Dec. 31, 2020 at Trenton Village Assisted Living, Trenton, IL.

Janet was a retired seamstress for Miss Elaine in O’Fallon and Bridal Original in Collinsville.

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

Dec 30, 2020

Urban L. Greten, 92, of St. Libory, IL, born April 26, 1928 in Lively Grove, IL died Wednesday, Dec. 30, 2020 at Coulterville Rehab and Health Care Center, Coulterville, IL.

Urban was a retired grain farmer. He was a member of St. Liborius Catholic Church and the American Legion Post 683 in St. Libory, IL.  Urban was...

Dec 29, 2020

Keitha A. Voegele, nee Lotz, of Mascoutah, IL, born Aug. 8, 1961 in Belleville, IL died Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2020 at her home.

Keitha was an instructional aide at Mascoutah Community High School, a member of Holy Childhood Catholic Church, Mascoutah Tuesday Women’s Club and Women of the Moose Chapter 392, Mascoutah.

She is preceded...

Dec 27, 2020

Danny Wayne Icenhour, 52, born May 7, 1968 in Fayetteville, NC passed away Sunday, December 27, 2020 at St. Elizabeth Hospital, O’Fallon, IL. He is preceded in death by his parents, Jerry Finley and Virginia, nee, Greene, Icenhour and brothers, Ricky and Tony Icenhour. Danny was a 1986 graduate of West Wilkes High School, Miller’s Creek, NC and attended...

Dec 23, 2020

Margaret I. Gabrovic, nee Vanwelsenaere, 87, of Mascoutah, IL born May 1, 1933 in British Columbia, Canada died Thursday, Dec. 23, 2020 at her daughter’s home.

Margaret was retired from MarKa Nursing Home in Mascoutah where she worked for 47 years.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Cyril and Emma, nee Capps, Vanwelsenaere...

Dec 15, 2020

Darrell D. DeWitt, 89, of Belleville, IL, born Feb. 11, 1931 in Laurel, IA died Tuesday, Dec. 15, 2020 at his home.  Darrell was born and raised in Central Iowa with the New Providence, Clemons and Union area being where he lived as a young child.  His family later moved to Laurel.

Darrell was a retired CMSgt....