Obituaries

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,...

Oct 18, 2018

Patricia J. Wagner, nee McCree, 81, of Marissa, IL, born May 9, 1937 in Carbondale, IL died Thursday, Oct. 18, 2018 at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital in O’Fallon, IL.

Patricia was a former school teacher, raised her children on the family farm, and spent many recent years in Colorado. She was an avid baseball fan, and enjoyed spending...

Oct 13, 2018

Robert S. “Bob” Sigman, 81, of Venedy, IL, born May 2, 1937 in Las Animas, CO died Saturday, October 13, 2018 at his daughter’s home in Glen Carbon, IL.

Bob was proud that he lived on the farm in Venedy, IL for 72 years. He was a farmer, Johannisburg Township Road Commisioner for 30 years, and retired...

Oct 9, 2018

Richard “Ricky” L. Lake, 57, of Lively Grove, IL, born Jan. 31, 1961 in Red Bud, IL died Tuesday, Oct. 9, 2018 at his home.

Richard was a small engines mechanic for many years and a member of St. Anthony’s Catholic Church, Lively Grove, IL.

He was preceded in death by his father, Vernon Lake....

Oct 8, 2018

Matthew Ryan Hamann, 37, of Mascoutah, IL, born March 5, 1981 at Memorial Hospital in Belleville, IL died Monday, October 8, 2018.

Matthew graduated from Mascoutah High School and Vatterott College in St. Ann, MO. He worked in the fields of HVAC and forklift operator and was a member of St. John United Church of Christ in...

Sep 22, 2018

Ruth J. Mueller, nee Bridges, 90, of Mascoutah, IL, born Oct. 28, 1927 in Okawville, IL died Saturday, Sept. 22, 2018 of renal failure, at her daughter’s home.

She was a homemaker and a masseuse at Original Springs Hotel in Okawville, IL.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Curtis and Annastasia, nee Steiger,...

Sep 20, 2018

David L. Blake, 68, of Mascoutah, IL, born Sept. 6, 1950 in Richwood, WV died Thursday, Sept. 20, 2018 at Memorial East Hospital in Shiloh, IL.

David retired as a Master Sergeant from the U. S. Air Force after 20 years of service and a member of the Fil-Am of Southern Illinois.

He was preceded...

Sep 19, 2018

Joseph “Joe” Giles Siegel, 92, of Mascoutah, IL, born June 24, 1926 in Lebanon, IL, passed away peacefully at home Wednesday evening, September 19, 2018.

In 1944 he was drafted into the U.S. Army and was proud of being a WW II veteran. He farmed and repaired farm equipment at a John Deere dealer for many years....

Sep 18, 2018

Doris Mae Strawn, nee Baldwin, 84, of Smithton, IL, born May 8, 1934 in Springfield, MO died Tuesday, Sept. 18, 2018 at Integrity Health Care of Smithton.

Doris was a homemaker.

She is preceded in death by her mom, Fannie Workman; her husband James Raymond Strawn, Sr., who died on Sept. 10, 1989; three sons,...

Sep 17, 2018

Kurtis Lloyd Scheich, 32, of Mascoutah, IL, born February 17, 1986 in Belleville, IL died Monday, September 17, 2018 St. Louis University Hospital.

He was a union floor installer for 17 years and a member of the Union Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America, Local 1310 of St. Louis. Kurtis loved to be with family and...