Obituaries

Jul 9, 2019

Marie Bertha Edwards (nee Knobeloch), 96, passed away early Tuesday morning, July 9, 2019 following a severe stroke.   Born on her family’s farm in Shiloh Valley, her strong identification with her family, farm life, and her German heritage along with her early life experiences during the hardships of the depression had formative impacts on her.  She excelled in school,...

Jul 2, 2019

Gary L. Carr, 74, of Mascoutah, IL born Aug. 4, 1944 in Mt. Vernon, IN                           died Tuesday, July 2, 2019, at his home.

He was a retired business education teacher at Belleville High School District 201.  Gary was a soccer coach and track coach at Belleville East and West High Schools and a soccer coach at Mascoutah...

Jun 30, 2019

Eugene R. Schnur, 82, of Mascoutah, IL born March 1, 1937 in Belleville, IL died Sunday, June 30, 2019, at St. Elizabeth Hospital, O’Fallon, IL.

He was a retired school teacher for the Mascoutah Communtiy School District 19.  He taught at Red Bud High School from 1958-1960 and Mascoutah High School from 1960 through 1993. He attended...

Jun 30, 2019

Virginia M. Johnson, 88, of Mascoutah, IL, born Oct. 9, 1930 in Fort Wayne, IN, died Sunday, June 30, 2019 at Barnes Hospital, St. Louis, MO.

Virginia was a homemaker.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Elmer G. and Frances, nee Hartman, Pfeiffer, her husband, Robert E. Johnson whom she married in Waynedale,...

Jun 21, 2019

Joan Elizabeth Vasquez, nee Behrmann, 82, of New Athens, IL, born Sept. 5, 1936 in St. Louis, MO, died Friday, June 21, 2019 at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital, O’Fallon, IL.

She was a homemaker; a member of St. Agatha Catholic Church, New Athens, IL; St. Agatha Council of Catholic Women; LKSI; Kaskaskia Mariners, New Athens; and St. Libory...

Jun 19, 2019

Jeff J. Juenger, 55, of Mascoutah, IL born June 26, 1963 in Belleville, IL, died Wednesday, June 19, 2019, at his residence.

He was former owner of Custom Clean Car Care in Mascoutah and O’Fallon, IL.

He his preceded by his wife Kelly Juenger, who passed away on Sept. 29, 2015 and his sister, Lori...

Jun 19, 2019

Brad D. Williams, 52, of Addieville, IL born Sept. 5, 1966 in Belleville, IL died Wednesday, June 19, 2019, in Addieville, IL.

He was a welder with the International Brotherhood-Boilermakers Local 363 in Belleville, IL.

He is survived by his wife, Hollie, nee Lee, Williams of Addieville; a son, Nicholas Williams at home; his father,...

Jun 9, 2019

Margaret A. Dixon, nee Lake, 85, of Sparta, IL born Jan. 20, 1934 in Lively Grove, IL died Sunday, June 9, 2019 at her home.

She was a retired coal miner from Peabody Coal Company, a member of Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Sparta, IL and the V.F.W. Ladies Auxiliary, Sparta, IL.

She was...

Jun 6, 2019

Wayne E. Sauerhage, 68, of Venedy, IL, born July 18, 1950 in Belleville, IL died Thursday, June 6, 2019 at Sparta Community Hospital, Sparta, IL.

Wayne was a mill worker for Mascoutah Grain and Feed and worked for Farm Supply in Venedy.

He was preceded in death by his father, Charles E. “Chuck” Sauerhage and...

Jun 4, 2019

Julia L. Stelling-Bland, nee Rickert, 60, of Freeburg, IL born April 2, 1959 in Belleville, IL died Tuesday, June 4, 2019, at Barnes Hospital, St. Louis, MO.

She was a retired insurance agent and a caretaker.  She worked for Country Financial in Belleville and Home Instead Senior Care in Belleville.  Julie enjoyed camping with family and friends...

May 28, 2019

Linda M. Erwin, nee Taylor, 57, of Fairview Heights, IL born June 30, 1961 in Belleville, IL died Tuesday, May 28, 2019 at Memorial Hospital, Belleville, IL.

She was a homemaker.

She was preceded in death by her father, Herschel Taylor and maternal grandparents, Ernie and Emily Hatzel.

Surviving are her husband, Martin...

May 26, 2019

Charlyn C. DeRossett, nee Morgan, 73, of Mascoutah, IL born Nov. 12, 1945 in East St. Louis, IL died Sunday, May 26, 2019, at her residence.

She was a retired store clerk.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Charles and Elizabeth Morgan and Mary and George Jarvis, a son, Robert DeRossett, granddaughter, Claudia...

May 23, 2019

Phoebe Jane Knipp, nee Scott, 92, of Mascoutah, IL born Sept. 15, 1926 in Belleville, IL died Thursday, May 23, 2019 at Cedar Ridge Health Care in Lebanon, L.

She retired from Martha Manning Dress Factory after 36 years of employment.  She was a member of Cross Pointe Christian Church in Mascoutah, a member of V.F.W. Auxiliary...

May 16, 2019

Aidan James Wilbur, 10, of Mascoutah, IL, born Oct. 2, 2008 in Carbondale, IL died Thursday, May 16, 2019 at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital, O’Fallon, IL.

Aidan attended BASSC at Freeburg Elementary School.

He was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, Dale Wilbur and two uncles, Brock Wilbur and Jimmy Taylor.

He is...

May 12, 2019

Robert Karl Bretz, 48, of Lenzburg, IL, born Aug. 14, 1970 in Belleville, IL died Sunday, May 12, 2019 at Mercy Hospital, St. Louis, MO.

Robert was a 1988 graduate of Mascoutah Community High School and worked for Petter Supply.

He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Clement and Marie Bretz; and maternal...

May 12, 2019

Robert F. Klopmeyer, 91, of Mascoutah, IL, born Jan. 29, 1928 in Mascoutah, IL died Sunday, May 12, 2019 at Memorial Hospital East, Shiloh, IL.

He was a retired coal miner and also a retired custodian from Mascoutah Community School District 19. He was affiliated with St. John United Church of Christ, a charter member of the...

May 8, 2019

Willetta M. Kehrer, nee Stibal, 88, of Mascoutah, IL born July 21, 1930 in Mascoutah, IL died Wednesday, May 8, 2019 at Belleville Memorial Hospital.

She was a retired cook from the Mascoutah Junior High School, a member of St. John United Church of Christ in Mascoutah, former member of the church council, Eastern Star and PTA....

May 4, 2019

Caroline Elizabeth Tinsley, infant beloved daughter of Brenton and Elizabeth, nee Mullen, Tinsley of Mascoutah, IL passed away on May 4, 2019.

She is preceded in death by her great grandparents, Michael Rawl, Austin and Winifred Huffman, and John and Peggy Brummer.

She is survived by grandparents, Mark and Alice Mullen of Freeburg, IL and...

May 3, 2019

Jacqueline A. Sebert, nee Miller, 87, of Mascoutah, IL formerly of Springfield, VT born Sept. 3, 1931 in Bellows Falls, VT died Friday, May 3, 2019 at Aperion Care in Mascoutah, IL.

Jacqueline was a retired bookkeeper.

She was preceded in death by her parents, George S. and Mary, nee Owens, Miller; a brother, Howard...

Apr 27, 2019

Carol S. Skeen, nee Beames, 82, of Mascoutah, IL born March 28, 1937 in West Frankfort, IL died Saturday, April 27, 2019 at Memorial Hospital West in Belleville, IL.

She was a retired secretary from the Mascoutah Middle School and a member of St. John United Church of Christ in Mascoutah.

She was preceded in...