Obituaries

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....

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...