Obituaries

Dec 23, 2018

Kevin R. Kraljev, 50, of Mascoutah, IL born Oct. 2, 1968 in Detroit, MI died Sunday, Dec. 23, 2018 at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital in O’Fallon, IL.

Kevin was the IT Director for the St. Louis Post Dispatch and was the former editor of the Scott AFB newspaper.

He is survived by his wife, Rosemary, nee...

Dec 21, 2018

Mary Lou Klingelhoefer, nee Kneschke, 90, of Mascoutah, IL, born May 12, 1928, in Vernon, TX died Friday, Dec. 21, 2018 at MarKa Nursing Home in Mascoutah, IL.

Mary Lou was a homemaker, a member of Zion Lutheran Church in Mascoutah, IL, former Sunday school teacher and member of Zion’s choir, VBS teacher, congregational secretary, Zion LWML...

Dec 16, 2018

Nancy E. DeWitt, 87, of Belleville, IL, born Aug. 30, 1931 in Kumamoto, Japan died Sunday, Dec. 16, 2018 at her home surrounded by family.

She was a retired seamstress for J.C Penney.  Nancy enjoyed golfing, bowling and travelling.

She is survived by her husband, Darrell D. DeWitt whom she married in Tokyo, Japan; a...

Dec 14, 2018

Morris “Mo” G. Oltmann, 83, of Mascoutah, IL, born Sept. 4, 1935, in Addieville, IL died Friday, Dec. 14, 2018 at Memorial Hospital East in Shiloh, IL.

Mo was a sheet metal factory worker and worked for Prudential Insurance.  Morris also managed the bowling alley in Mascoutah for many years.  He was a member of the Mascoutah...

Dec 7, 2018

Eileen Margaret Haas, nee Clements, 98 of Mascoutah, IL, born July 2, 1920 in Mascoutah, IL died Friday, Dec. 7, 2018 at Silver Creek Assisted Living, Mascoutah, IL.

Eileen graduated from SIU-Carbondale and began her teaching career in Staunton, IL and then taught in the Mascoutah School District where she retired from MCHS in 1978. She was...

Dec 4, 2018

Milford L. “Bud” Burton, 84, of Mascoutah, IL, born Oct. 19, 1934 in Salina, KS died Tuesday, Dec. 4, 2018 at his home.

Bud was a retired Staff Sergeant from the U. S. Air Force, a member of Holy Childhood Catholic Church in Mascoutah and member of the American Legion Post 292, Mascoutah, IL.

He...

Nov 29, 2018

Robert J. Wennemann, 80, of St. Libory IL, born Dec. 9, 1937, in St. Libory, IL died Thursday, Nov. 29, 2018 at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital in O’Fallon, IL.

Robert was the co-owner of Wenneman’s Meat Market in St. Libory, IL.  He was a member of St. Liborius Catholic Church, the St. Libory American Legion, and  the 700...

Nov 27, 2018

Elaine L. (Mueller), Markus, 53, of Albers, IL born July 12, 1965 in Belleville, IL, died Tuesday, Nov. 27, 2018 at Memorial Hospital in Shiloh, IL.

Elaine worked as a newspaper carrier and for Antolin.  She was a member of St. Peter’s Lutheran Church.  Elaine enjoyed playing pool, riding horses, and spending time with her grandchildren.

Nov 27, 2018

Judy Keck, 78, of Mascoutah, IL, born July 7, 1940 in Belleville, IL, died Tuesday, Nov. 27, 2018 at her home.

Judy worked for many years in retail before her retirement and was a member of St. John United Church of Christ in Mascoutah.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Charles and Lorene,...

Nov 17, 2018

Ralph George Buescher, 77, of St. Libory, IL passed away Nov. 17, 2018 surrounded by family at Sycamore Village Memory Care, Swansea, IL.

Ralph, born May 26, 1941, was a lifetime resident of St. Libory, IL. He began his working career at Ozark Dairy in St. Louis, MO. He later delivered fuel for Juenger Oil and Hamann...

Nov 15, 2018

Michael F. Schmersahl, 90, of Lively Grove, IL, born May 4, 1928 Lively Grove, IL, died Thursday, Nov. 15, 2018 at Friendship Manor Nursing Home in Nashville, IL.

Michael was a farmer and a carpenter, a member of St. Anthony’s Catholic Church in Lively Grove, IL and a U.S. Army World War II veteran.

He...

Nov 14, 2018

Warren O. Knipp, 91, of Mascoutah, IL born Dec. 1, 1926 in Engelmann Twp., IL died Wednesday, Nov. 14, 2018 at his home.

He was a retired farmer and truck driver and a member of the Mascoutah 700 Bowling Club.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Arthur C. and Bertha K., nee Espenschied,...

Nov 13, 2018

Daniel R. Winn, 29, the son of James Winn and Rita Ganey, died suddenly at his home in Belleville, IL on Tuesday, Nov. 13, 2018.

Dan attended Holy Childhood School in Mascoutah, graduated from Mascoutah High School and received a bachelor’s degree in biology from McKendree University. He had put his degree to use as a lab...

Nov 12, 2018

Dennis L. Sunderman, 55, of Belleville, IL, born Jan. 13, 1963 in Belleville, IL died Monday Nov. 12, 2018 at Clinton Manor Living Center, New Baden, IL.

He was an employee of S.A.V.E., a member of St. John United Church of Christ, Mascoutah, Shiloh Valley Grange and Community Link, Breese, IL

He is preceded in...

Nov 10, 2018

Clyde E. Beimfohr, 90, of Mascoutah, IL, born Sept. 1, 1928 in Mascoutah, IL died Saturday Nov. 10, 2018 at Dammert Geriatric Center, Belleville, IL.

He was a retired owner and operator of Rite Electric Company, a member of St. John United Church of Christ, Mascoutah, American Legion Post 292, V.F.W. Post 7682, Mascoutah Moose Lodge, Douglas...

Nov 4, 2018

Dennis W. Hupp, 58, of Belleville, IL, born Aug. 12, 1960, in Mount Vernon, OH, died Sunday, November 4, 2018 at Memorial Hospital in Belleville, IL.

Dennis was retired military, and was a project manager at Scott AFB.  Dennis was also an avid fisherman.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Robert M. and...

Nov 4, 2018

Walter E. “Wally” Bunn, 82, of Freeburg, IL, born November 5, 1935 in Belleville, IL died Sunday, November 4, 2018 at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital, O’Fallon, IL.

Wally worked at Walworth Valve in East St. Louis before becoming a Local Union 662 carpenter at Russ Erlinger Construction.  In 1998 he retired and began WEB Enterprises so he could...

Nov 4, 2018

Evelyn P. Borrenpohl Luehrs, nee Zerbst, 88, of Venedy, IL, born April 17, 1930 in Jacob, IL, died Sunday, November 4, 2018 at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital, O’Fallon, IL.

She was an Interior Decorator and homemaker. Evelyn was a member of St. Salvator Lutheran Church, Venedy, IL; very active in the Lutheran Women Missionary League; and member of...

Oct 26, 2018

Susan A. Bergheger, nee Surette, 72, of Mascoutah, IL, born Oct. 11, 1946 in St. Louis, MO died Oct. 26, 2018 at her home.

She retired after 35 years of service from the Illinois Department of Public Aid and Child Support. She was a member of Holy Childhood Catholic Church in Mascoutah; Mascoutah Lioness Club where she...

Oct 20, 2018

Doris J. Sandheinrich, nee Hummert, 86, of St. Libory, IL, born June 30, 1932 in St. Libory, IL, died Saturday, Oct. 20, 2018 at Freeburg Care Center, Freeburg, IL.

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

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