Obituaries

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...

Sep 14, 2018

Bonnie J. Condon, 82, of Mascoutah, IL, born October 9, 1935 in Engelmann Twp., IL, died Friday, September 14, 2018 at Cedar Ridge Health Care Center, Lebanon, IL.

She was a homemaker, seamstress and retired cook from the Mascoutah School District. She was a member of the Women of the Moose, Mascoutah Chapter 392 where she held...

Sep 12, 2018

Thomas Whiteside Blixen, 74, of Mascoutah, IL, born March 28, 1944 in St. Louis, MO died Wednesday, September 12, 2018 at his home.

He was a retired School Teacher from Mascoutah Junior High where he taught from 1966 – 2000. He graduated from Edwardsville High School in 1962; attended Eastern Illinois University where he earned a B.S....

Aug 30, 2018

Lillian M. Holdener, nee Sobczak, 92, of Belleville, IL, born Aug. 18, 1926 in Rochester, NY, died Thursday, Aug. 30, 2018 at Freeburg Care Center.

She was a homemaker and also worked as a bookkeeper for L. R. McKinley & Sons Chevrolet Dealership; and St. Clair County Farm Bureau as a tax preparer and manager.  She is...

Aug 29, 2018

CMSgt. (Ret) John Kappert, Jr USAF, 86, of Mascoutah, IL, born March 1, 1932 in Evansville, IN to Sula Lee, nee Hood and John Kappert, was the third of seven children, he died Wednesday, August 29, 2018 at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital, O’Fallon, IL.

Chief Kappert’s 30 years of distinguished military career began in 1950 after he graduated...

Aug 29, 2018

Rosalie S.”Rose”, Oder, nee Townsend, 79, of Mascoutah, IL, born October 21, 1938 in St. Louis, MO died Wednesday, August 29, 2018 at Freeburg Care Center.

She was a retired cook from Memorial Hospital and Holy Childhood School.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Otha and Ellen, nee Young, Townsend and two brothers,...

Aug 26, 2018

Russell J. Murphy, 86, of Mascoutah, IL, born June 22, 1932 in Litchfield, IL died Sunday, Aug. 26, 2018 at Brightly Senior Living Center in Mascoutah, IL.

Russell retired as a Senior Master Sergeant from the U. S. Air Force after 26 years of service. He was a member of Holy Childhood Catholic Church in Mascoutah; member...

Aug 25, 2018

Theresa R. “Ruth” Bobzin, nee Scott, 80, of Mascoutah, IL formerly of Newton, IL, born April 15, 1938 in Olney, IL died Saturday, August 25, 2018 at her home.

She was a retired Teacher’s Aide from Belleville School District 201. Ruth was proficient in Braille, sign language, lip reading, and an avid gardener, seamstress and deer hunter....

Aug 20, 2018

John John Jones, Jr., age 81, of rural Mascoutah, IL entered eternal rest on Monday, August 20, 2018 at Barnes Hospital in St. Louis, MO. John was born on December 8, 1936 in Absecon, New Jersey to John and Rebecca (Mounce) Jones.

John was retired from Orscheln Bros. Truck Lines and Stout Manufacturing. He served in the...

Aug 5, 2018

Virginia Cox, 63, of Mascoutah, IL, born July 30, 1955 in Cartersburg, IN died Sunday, Aug. 6, 2018 at her son’s home in Mascoutah, IL.

Virginia was a Computer Engineer for Scott Air Force Base.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Otis and Rhoda (Turner) Lovins.

She is survived by her...

Jul 28, 2018

Jerome R. Hulliung, Sr., 77, of O’Fallon, IL, born Aug. 19, 1940 in Engelmann Township, IL, died Saturday, July 28, 2018 at his residence.

He worked 42 years for McDonnell-Douglas and Boeing in St. Louis, MO, and was a member of IAMAW Local 837A.

Jerome is preceded in death by his parents, Albert “Hap” Jr....

Jul 26, 2018

Shirley A. Karpel, 62, of Mascoutah, IL, born Mar. 13, 1956 in Belleville, IL died Thursday, July 26, 2018 at Memorial Hospital East in Shiloh, IL.

She was a homemaker and a member of Holy Childhood Catholic Church in Mascoutah, IL.

Shirley is preceded in death by her parents, Robert F. and Lucille S., nee...