Obituaries

Jul 14, 2017

Dawn M. Rayborn, 53, of Mascoutah, IL, born September 10, 1963 in East St. Louis, IL, died Friday, July 14, 2017 at her residence.

She attended Bethel Baptist Church in Troy, IL.

She was preceded in death by her mother, Mary Diane Dierks.

She is survived by her father, Delmar Bruce Menard of...

Jul 1, 2017

Elizabeth A. “Betty” Marietta, nee Benz, 93, of Mascoutah, IL, born July 19, 1923 in Mascoutah, IL, died Saturday, July 1, 2017, at her home surrounded by her family.

She was a graduate of MacMurray College for Women in Jacksonville, IL; a kindergarten teacher and reading specialist with 40+ years at the Mascoutah School District 19; member...

Jun 30, 2017

Curtis C. Condon, 84, of Mascoutah, IL, born Aug. 19, 1932 in Mascoutah, IL, died Friday, June 30, 2017 at Memorial Hospital in Belleville, IL.

He retired as a head produce clerk after 37 years from Kroger; he was a member of the Mascoutah Moose Lodge 815; Belleville-Swansea Moose Lodge 1221; USS Wisconsin Assn.; the VFW Post...

Jun 15, 2017

Betty “Irish Betty” Ward, nee Callan, 86, of Albany, OR, born November 21, 1930 in Ireland, died Thursday, June 15, 2017, at her daughter’s residence in Mascoutah, IL.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Charles and Catherine, nee McBride, Callan, her husband, Michael Ward whom she married in Castle Blaney, Ireland and who died June...

Jun 12, 2017

Susan C. McConnell, nee Osterkamp, 82, of Mascoutah, IL, born May 7, 1935 in St. Louis, MO, died Monday, June 12, 2017, at Memorial Hospital in Belleville, IL.

She was a retired art teacher and art historian.  She taught at Belleville West High School, Mascoutah High School, New Athens High School, and BAC which is now SWIC. ...

Jun 5, 2017

Carl J. Reinneck, 84, of Mascoutah, IL, born Feb. 9, 1933 in Freeburg Twp., IL, died Monday, June 5, 2017, at MarKa Nursing Home, Mascoutah, IL.

He was a retired grain and livestock farmer; he attended St. John United Church of Christ in Mascoutah and was a U.S. Army veteran.

He was preceded in death...

Jun 3, 2017

Daniel L. Huber, 30, of Mascoutah, IL, born Feb. 9, 1987 in Granite City, IL, died June 3, 2017 at his residence.

Daniel loved astronomy and science; had a passion for playing his guitar and singing; was an avid shooter, and outdoorsman.

He was preceded in death by a sister, Angela M. LaQuet.

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May 26, 2017

Thomas C. Foust, Sr., 77, of Mascoutah, IL formerly of Coudersport, PA born Sept. 24, 1939 in Coudersport, PA, went to be with Jesus Christ Our Lord on Friday, May 26, 2017.

He was a retired production manager and U. S. Army veteran; a member of Hilltop Baptist Church in Smethport, PA; former Policeman of Coudersport, PA;...

May 24, 2017

Dorothy E. Beimfohr, nee Presson, 86, of Mascoutah, IL, born February 6, 1931 in St. Louis County, MO, died Wednesday, May 24, 2017, at Terrace on the Park, Mascoutah, IL.

She was a retired secretary from Triple B Trailer Manufacturing in Mascoutah; member of St. John United Church of Christ in Mascoutah; past President and member of...

May 14, 2017

Laurence P. Madden, 83, of Granite City, IL formerly of Fayetteville, IL born Sept. 14, 1933 in East St. Louis, IL died Sunday, May 14, 2017 at Anderson Hospital, Maryville, IL.

He was a retired carpenter.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Margaret, nee Moll, Madden, a daughter, Sandra L. Madden,...

May 13, 2017

Annette Riess Grove, 78, of Belleville, Illinois, born February 23, 1939 in Mascoutah, Illinois, died Saturday, May 13, 2017, peacefully in the comfort of her home.

In a hurry to arrive, Annette was born at home – a joyful addition to a loving family which included two brothers and a sister who had long prayed for her...

May 7, 2017

Patricia Maxine Wescoat, nee Spring, 88, of Mascoutah, IL born April. 27,1929 in Neelys Landing, MO, died Sunday, May 7, 2017 at Terrace on the Park, Mascoutah, IL.

She was a retired, longtime secretary for Grant Illini School District #110 in Fairview Heights, IL and a member of St. John United Church of Christ in Mascoutah. Maxine...

Apr 27, 2017

Joseph H. Lang, 86, of Mascoutah, IL, born Aug. 1, 1930 in Mascoutah, IL, died Thursday, Apr. 27, 2017 at the MarKa Nursing Home in Mascoutah.

He was a retired customer engineer from IBM; a member of Holy Childhood Catholic Church in Mascoutah; American Legion Post 292, Mascoutah; C K & L of I; AARP; and a...

Apr 22, 2017

Leonard A. “Real” Vasquez, 86, of New Athens, IL, born Feb. 22, 1931 in Florissant, MO, died Saturday, Apr. 22, 2017 at his residence surrounded by his loving family.

He retired from Granite City Steel in 1981, and he owned and operated Vasquez Metal Products for over 40 years.  He was a member of St. Agatha Catholic...

Apr 19, 2017

Brenda A. McCowan, nee Green, 81, of Mascoutah, IL, born March 1, 1936 in Bury St. Edmunds, England died Wednesday, April 19, 2017 at St. Clare Hospital in Fenton, MO.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Harvey V. “Mac” McCowan whom she married in Braintree Essex, England on Feb. 1, 1962 and who died on...

Apr 18, 2017

Carolyn B. Chaffin, nee Wyman, 85, of Mascoutah, IL, born Jan. 26, 1932, in Mt. Vernon, ME, died Tuesday, Apr. 18, 2017 at Memorial Hospital East, Shiloh, IL.

She was a retired medical secretary from St. Elizabeth’s Hospital in Belleville, IL and also Highland Hospital in Highland, IL.

She was preceded in death by her...

Apr 15, 2017

Linda Kay, nee Jones, Evelsizer passed from this life to be with her Lord Jesus Christ on Saturday, Apr. 15, 2017, at Eden Village Care Facility in Glen Carbon, IL, after a courageous five year battle with Interstitial Pulmonary Fibrosis. She was born July 25, 1945, in Henrietta, TX, the eighth of nine children born to Gerald E. and...

Apr 9, 2017

Donald J. Burrows, 82, of Mascoutah, IL, born May 25, 1934 in New York died Sunday, April 9, 2017 at Four Fountains Convalescent Center, Belleville, IL.

He was a retired maintenance man from MarKa Nursing Home in Mascoutah and also serviced and repaired small engines.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Orville and...

Apr 7, 2017

Margaret L. Leonhardt, nee Knapp, 89, of Mascoutah, IL, born Dec. 12, 1927 in Mascoutah, IL, died Friday, Apr. 7, 2017 at MarKa Nursing Home in Mascoutah, IL.

Margaret was a retired seamstress from Martha Manning Dress Factory in Mascoutah; and member of United Garment Workers Union.

She is preceded in death by her father,...

Apr 4, 2017

Dianne Marie Brendel, nee Moll, 69, of Mascoutah, IL, born May 20, 1947 in Belleville, IL died Tuesday, April 4, 2017 at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital in Belleville, IL.

Dianne was a retired employee for the Medical Group Civilian Personnel Office at Scott AFB, IL and a member of Holy Childhood Catholic Church in Mascoutah.

She...