Obituaries

Dec 15, 2020

Betty Lou Vonderharr, nee Murphy, of Mascoutah, IL passed away Tuesday, December 15, 2020, at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital in Belleville, IL.  She was born in June 1946 in Fall River, MA, the daughter of the late George and Evelyn (Gagnon) Murphy.  Betty served in the US Air Force 1964-1967 at McGuire AFB, NJ.  She Married Dennis Vonderharr on Nov....

Dec 9, 2020

Luella “Lu” Dickhaut, nee Seyer, 91, of Madison, WI, formerly of Carlinville, IL, and Mascoutah, IL, born March 11, 1929, in Mascoutah Twp., IL died Wednesday, Dec. 9, 2020.

Lu was a kind and generous sister and aunt. Throughout her life, she was good-humored, curious and perceptive. She consistently excelled in her academic pursuits, earning both bachelors...

Dec 7, 2020

Glendon D. Surbeck, 79, of Mascoutah, IL born, Sept. 17, 1941 in Springfield, IL died, Dec. 7, 2020 at Belleville Memorial Hospital, Belleville, IL.

Glendon was a retired MSgt. from the United States Army.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Harvey and Stella, nee Dawdy, Surbeck, a brother and sisters.

He...

Dec 6, 2020

Lewis Clifton Hiatt, 86, of O’Fallon, IL born, Feb. 21, 1934 in Oroville, CA died, Dec. 6, 2020 at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital in O’Fallon, IL.

Lewis was a retired civil engineer for the Department of Defense.  He enjoyed hunting birds, fishing, and traveling.  Lewis was a veteran for the United States Army.

He is preceded...

Dec 6, 2020

Paul J. Knipp, 84, of Mascoutah, IL, born Sept. 14, 1936 in Belleville, IL died Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020, at MarKa Nursing Home, Mascoutah, IL.

Paul was a retired maintenance supervisor from Mascoutah Community High School where he worked for 35 years and a member of St. John United Church of Christ in Mascoutah.

He...

Dec 6, 2020

Janis E. Orrell, 64, of Mascoutah, Illinois, was called home by the Lord on December 6, 2020.  Born on August 1, 1956 in Salina, KS, she was the beloved daughter of the late Robert and Elaine Orrell. A devoted mother to Johnathon (Ashton) Orrell. An adoring grandmother to Emilia and Henry.  A loving sister of Janet (William) Stewart.  A...

Dec 4, 2020

William E. “Bill” Sebert, Jr., 92, of Mascoutah, IL, born Jan. 13, 1928, in Brattleboro, VT, died Friday, Dec. 4, 2020 at Memorial Hospital in Belleville, IL.

Bill was a retired teacher and principal in the Claremont, New Hampshire, and Windsor, Vermont, schools, and coached the high school ski team. He also taught at numerous schools in...

Dec 1, 2020

Juanita “Jane” Veith, nee Holtgrewe, 97, of Mascoutah, IL born, Sept. 22, 1923 in St. Louis, MO died, Dec. 1, 2020 at MarKa Nursing Home in Mascoutah, IL.

Jane was a retired Registered Nurse at the former Scott AFB Hospital.  She was a member of Holy Childhood Catholic Church, the Holy Childhood choir, and the HCCCW in...

Nov 28, 2020

Doris J. Klein, nee Kehrer, 89, of Mascoutah, IL, born Aug. 12, 1931, in Mascoutah, IL died Saturday, Nov. 28, 2020 at Mercy Rehab and Care Center, Swansea, IL.

Doris was a retired secretary from the Mascoutah School District 19 and a member of St. John United Church of Christ in Mascoutah.

Doris is preceded...

Nov 25, 2020

Charlotte M. Pivoras, nee Bramstedt, 95, of Mascoutah, Illinois died peacefully, Wednesday afternoon, November 25, 2020 in her son’s home, surrounded by her loving family. Charlotte was born November 1, 1925 in Mascoutah, Illinois, the daughter of William and Matilda (Willmsmeier) Bramstedt. She was baptized, confirmed, and married at Zion Lutheran Church in Mascoutah where she remained a faithful,...

Nov 25, 2020

Naza Lee Newsome, 97, of Mascoutah, IL formerly of Mullens, WV, born, Dec. 12, 1922 in Pointe Coupee, LA died Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2020 at MarKa Nursing Home in Mascoutah, IL.

After her graduation from Poydras High School at New  Roads, LA in 1939, she completed a secretarial course at the Baton Rouge Business College. Naza was...

Nov 24, 2020

Dorothy M. Sandheinrich, nee Schoenherr, of St. Libory, IL born Sept. 3, 1930 in Lively Grove, IL died Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2020 at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital in O’Fallon, IL.

Dorothy was a retired custodian for the American Legion Hall Post 683 in St. Libory, IL, a member of St. Liborius Catholic Church and the American Legion Auxiliary,...

Nov 23, 2020

Richard R. “Rich” Joellenbeck, 70, of Mascoutah, IL, born Feb. 8, 1950 in Belleville, IL died Monday, Nov. 23, 2020, at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital in O’Fallon, IL.

Rich retired after 47 years as an International Health and Safety representative for General Motors in Wentzville, MO. He was a member of St. John United Church of Christ in...

Nov 23, 2020

Ralph J. “Skip” Kehrer, Jr., 84, of New Memphis, IL, born Oct. 29, 1936 in Looking Glass Twp., New Memphis, IL died Monday, Nov. 23, 2020, at Cedar Ridge Health Care Center in Lebanon, IL.

Skip was a retired Carpenter for Local 433.  He was a member of St. John United Church of Christ in Mascoutah, IL. ...

Nov 14, 2020

Zachary Scott Matthews, 15, of Mascoutah, IL, born March 9, 2005 in Tampa, FL died Saturday, November 14, 2020 at St. Louis Children’s Hospital, St. Louis, MO

He was a member of Zion Lutheran Church in Mascoutah, IL.  Zachary was cherished, loved, and cared for by his mother and father. Adored by his sister's. Missed so very...

Nov 13, 2020

Carol Jean Elbe, nee Barton, 82, of Mascoutah, IL born April 24, 1938 in East St. Louis, IL died Friday, Nov. 13, 2020 at her home.

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

She is preceded in death by her parents, George W. and Mildred, nee Samples, Barton,...

Nov 10, 2020

Marsha Lynn Fleming, nee Krul, 73, of Fairview Heights, IL, born Feb. 4, 1947 in East St. Louis, IL died Tuesday, November 10, 2020 at St Elizabeth’s Hospital, O’Fallon, IL.

Marsha was a retired caregiver from Charles Gardens Retirement Community in Fairview Heights, IL.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Ruth,...

Nov 4, 2020

Vernell A. Flauaus, nee Linder, 94, of Freeburg, IL, born March 20, 1926 in Belleville, IL died Wednesday, November 4, 2020 at Freeburg Care Center.

Vernell was a seamstress for Martha Manning.  She was a quilter at St. Pancratius Catholic Church and the oldest living member at the time of the closing of the church.  Vernell loved...

Nov 2, 2020

Marlyn H. “Molly” Schinzing, nee Hoepfinger, 89, of Mascoutah, IL, born June 11, 1931 in Millstadt, IL died Monday, November 2, 2020 at Stearns Nursing and Rehab Center in Granite City, IL.

Molly was a homemaker and a cafeteria worker for Douglas Elementary School in Belleville, IL.

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

Oct 27, 2020

On Tuesday, October 27, 2020, William “Bill” Shreder, loving husband, father of three, and grandfather of seven, passed away at the age of 75.

Bill was born on August 21, 1945 in Chicago, IL, to Henry and Mildred Shreder. A lifelong music lover, he learned piano and trombone at a young age. He continued to study music...