Obituaries

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...

Oct 20, 2020

Vernon J. Andres, 96, of Mascoutah, IL, born Sept. 12, 1924 in Mascoutah, IL died Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2020, at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital in O’Fallon, IL.

He was a retired carpenter and farmer, a member of St. John United Church of Christ in Mascoutah, charter member of Mascoutah Evening Lion’s Club, lifetime member of Carpenter’s Union Local...

Oct 15, 2020

Anthony Carl Hanson, Sr., 69, of Mascoutah, IL born Oct. 18, 1950 in Parkside, PA died Thursday, Oct. 15, 2020 at Belleville Memorial Hospital, Belleville, IL.

Tony was a CMSgt (ret) from the U.S. Air Force where he worked as an air traffic controller for 22 years. Tony also retired, after 15 years, as a PE teacher,...

Oct 15, 2020

Paul J. Lanter,87, of Mascoutah, IL born Aug. 24, 1933 in Mascoutah, IL died Thursday, Oct. 15, 2020 at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital, O’Fallon, IL.

Paul was a retired grain farmer and a member of Holy Childhood Catholic Church in Mascoutah, IL and various organizations.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Julius J. and...

Oct 5, 2020

Bruce A. Owen, 71, of Mascoutah, IL born Aug. 29, 1949 in Jacksonville, NC died Monday, Oct. 5, 2020 at his home.

Bruce was a retired rural mail carrier for the U. S. Postal Service, a U. S. Marine Corp veteran and attended St. John United Church of Christ, Mascoutah, IL.

He is preceded in...

Sep 28, 2020

Mr. Douglas Root of Mascoutah, IL departed this life at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital in O’Fallon, IL on Monday, September 28, 2020. He had attained the age of 70 years and 5 days.

Doug was born on September 23, 1950 in Rochester, NY.   He was the son of William and Mary Jean Root.  Doug was united in marriage...

Sep 28, 2020

Melva L. Yates, nee Missey, 83, of Summerfield, IL, born April 29, 1937 in Mineola, MO died Monday, September 28, 2020 at her home.

Melva was a homemaker and a retired monitor from Laidlaw Bus Co.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Francis and Nancy, nee Oshia, Missey, husband, Lawrence Yates who died...

Sep 25, 2020

Marie D. Triefenbach, nee Kinkelaar, 71, of St. Libory, IL, born May 28, 1949 in Belleville, IL died Friday, September 25, 2020 at Coulterville Care Center, Coulterville, IL.

Marie was a retired bookkeeper from Kilian Corp.  She was a member of the St. Liborius Catholic Church and the American Legion Auxiliary in St. Libory, IL.

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Sep 22, 2020

June Marilyn Riess, nee Schaefer, 94, of Mascoutah, IL, born June 11, 1926 in Lebanon, IL died Tuesday, September 22, 2020 at Aperion Care in Mascoutah.

June was a retired budget analyst for the Military Airlift Command at Scott AFB, IL. She was a member of St. John United Church of Christ in Mascoutah, St. John Ever...

Sep 15, 2020

Allen E. Stein, 85, of Mascoutah, IL, born Feb. 12, 1935 in Mascoutah, IL died Tuesday, September 15, 2020 at his home.

Allen was a retired grain farmer. He was a member of St. John United Church of Christ in Mascoutah, St. John Fireside Club, Mascoutah Evening Lion’s Club, St. Clair County Farm Bureau, served seven years...

Sep 13, 2020

Renee R. Lider, nee Boutan, 52, of Mascoutah, IL born July 30, 1968 in Burlington, WI died Sunday, Sept. 13, 2020 at Memorial Hospital East, Shiloh, IL.

Renee was a home daycare provider and graduated with honors from SIUE in May 2009 while achieving Summa Cum Laude with a degree in Psychology.

She is preceded...

Sep 10, 2020

Cathyrne Piquard, nee Morgan, 75, of Mascoutah, IL born Feb. 13, 1945 in East St. Louis, IL died Thursday, Sept. 10, 2020 at her daughter’s home.

She was a retired cashier form Jefferson Barracks Hospital canteen and a member of T.O.P.S. and K.O.P.S.

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

Sep 9, 2020

Paul B. Schanz, 73, of Mascoutah, IL born June 1, 1947 in Belleville, IL died Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2020 at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital, O’Fallon, IL.

Paul was a retired area supervisor with American Greetings and a member of Holy Childhood Catholic Church in Mascoutah, IL.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Sylvester H....

Sep 5, 2020

Geraldine E. Calvert, nee Wehrheim, 81, of Mascoutah, IL, born Oct. 9, 1938 in Evansville, IL died Saturday, Sept. 5, 2020 at her home.

She was a retired seamstress from Martha Manning Dress Factory and a member of CrossPointe Christian Church in Mascoutah, IL.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Elroy V. and...

Aug 27, 2020

Dorothy Lill Larson lived vibrantly for 100 years and peacefully passed on August 27, 2020 in Mascoutah, Illinois. Dr. Dorothy was born on May 2, 1920.  She grew up in Mascoutah and found her greatest joy staying close to home but for college she relished four adventuresome years majoring in zoology and chemistry at Southern Illinois Normal University at...

Aug 26, 2020

Arthur J. Dowd, 86, of Glen Carbon, IL formerly of Des Plaines, IL born July 20, 1934 in Chicago, IL died Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2020 at Meridian Village Care Center, Glen Carbon, IL.

He was a retired salesman.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Arthur E. and Elfriede, nee Sessin, Dowd, his wife,...

Aug 22, 2020

Benjamin L. Rasch, 79, of Mascoutah, IL, born Sept. 12, 1940 in Mascoutah, IL died Saturday, Aug. 22, 2020 at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital, O’Fallon, IL.

Ben was a retired auto technician and coal miner. He was a member of St. John United Church of Christ in Mascoutah and UMWA.

He was preceded in death by...

Aug 16, 2020

Floyd E. Lautenschlaeger of Red Bud, IL, formerly of Mascoutah, IL, died peacefully in his sleep Sunday, August 16, 2020. He was 94 years old.

Floyd was born October 9, 1925, in Engelmann Township, IL. He and Cecilia E. Lanter got married in 1947 at St. Pius Church in St. Louis, MO, and they were married for...