Obituaries

Mar 28, 2017

Kathleen I. Scanlan, nee Mueller, 67, of Venedy, IL, born in Belleville, IL on July 27, 1949, passed away at Belleville Memorial Hospital on Tuesday, Mar. 28, 2017 surrounded by her husband and immediate family.

Kathleen grew up in New Memphis, IL where she was a member of St. Peter Lutheran Church.  She was a 1967 graduate...

Mar 26, 2017

Raymond Kueker, 85, of Mascoutah, IL born June 22, 1931 in Walsh, IL died Sunday, March 26, 2017 at St. Louis University Hospital.

He was a retired truck driver from ABF Freight System where he was employed for 35 years, a U. S. Army Korean War veteran and recipient of the Bronze Star V Device. Ray was...

Mar 23, 2017

Harvey S. Zinck, 87, of rural Addieville, IL, born August 7, 1929 in Mascoutah Township, IL, died Thursday, March 23, 2017 at MarKa Nursing Home, Mascoutah, IL.

Harvey was a retired farmer. He was a member and former trustee of St. Anthony’s Catholic Church, Lively Grove and a member of Washington County Farm Bureau.

He...

Mar 19, 2017

Melvin E. “Mel” Evans, 75, of Mascoutah, IL born July 27, 1941 in Neosho, MO died Sunday, March 19, 2017 at MarKa Nursing Home, Mascoutah, IL.

He was a retired lineman for Ameren, a member of I.B.E.W., Local 309 West Frankfort, IL and a member of Mascoutah Sportsman’s Club.

He was preceded in death by...

Mar 17, 2017

Marie D. Morris, nee Betts, 92, formerly of Mascoutah, IL, born Dec. 3, 1924, in Bridgeville, DE, passed away on Friday, Mar. 17, 2017 at Mercy Rehab &Care Center in Swansea, IL.

Marie was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.  She was a devoted military wife.  During her husband’s 30 plus year military career which covered...

Mar 13, 2017

David H. Flamuth, 69, of Mascoutah, IL born March 28, 1947 in Belleville, IL died Monday, March 13 2017 at his daughter’s residence in Pocahontas, IL.

He was a pharmacist for 40 years and retired from Home Pharmacy Services of Belleville, IL. David was the past vice-president of Home Pharmacy Services for 30 years, Director of Professional...

Mar 9, 2017

Dorothy L. Schmersahl, nee Stein, 84 of Lively Grove, IL, born Jan. 13, 1933 in Marissa, IL, died Thursday, Mar. 9, 2017 at Sparta Community Hospital, Sparta, IL.

Dorothy was a homemaker and farm wife.  She was a member of St. Anthony Catholic Church in Lively Grove, IL.

She was preceded in death by her...

Mar 6, 2017

Mary M. Haas, nee Billhartz, 89, of Mascoutah, IL, born Aug. 10, 1927, in New Baden, IL, died Monday, Mar. 6, 2017 at MarKa Nursing Home in Mascoutah.

Mary was a member of Holy Childhood of Jesus Catholic Church, HCCCW, and Mascoutah Senior Center.  She also enjoyed quilting, playing cards, traveling, and being a member of the...

Mar 4, 2017

Martha Marie Wightman Teisseire, nee Witte, 100, of Mascoutah, IL, formerly of Red Bluff, CA born April 26, 1916 in Thurston, NE died Saturday, March 4, 2017 at MarKa Nursing Home, Mascoutah, IL.

She was a retired bookkeeper from Singer Sewing Machine Company and a member of St. John United Church of Christ in Mascoutah.

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Mar 2, 2017

Iona M. Wolf, nee Richter, 81, of Lebanon, IL born Feb. 9, 1936 in Breese, IL, died Thursday, Mar. 2, 2017 at Aviston Countryside Manor, Aviston, IL.

She was retired from Bergmann-Taylor Seed Co. and previously worked for Mon-Clair Grain. Iona was a member of St. Paul United Church of Christ in Lebanon and Women’s Fellowship of...

Mar 1, 2017

Ruth A. Stroder, nee Linkey, 74, of St. Libory, IL, born Nov. 22, 1942 in St. Louis, MO, died Wednesday, March 1, 2017 at Memorial Hospital in Belleville, IL.

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

She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert L....

Feb 23, 2017

Carl A. Kehrer, 92, of New Memphis, IL, born in New Memphis, IL, died Thursday, Feb. 23, 2017 at Clinton Manor Living Center, New Baden, IL.

Carl was a retired farmer, laborer, and roofer.  He was a member of St. George Catholic Church, New Baden, IL.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph...

Feb 20, 2017

Ileen C. Mueller, nee Eisel, 87, of Prospect Heights, IL formerly of Mascoutah and New Baden, IL, born Aug. 21, 1929 in St. Jacob, IL, died Monday, Feb. 20, 2017 at Brookdale, Prospect Heights, IL.

She was a retired sales clerk, a member of St. John United Church of Christ in Mascoutah and Eastern Star.

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Feb 17, 2017

Thelma Jean Cameron, nee Mulvany, 84 of Swansea, IL formerly of Mascoutah, passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, Feb. 17, 2017

She was born in 1932 to Andrew and Jessie, nee Jones, Mulvany in Kinmundy, IL, where she grew up.  Thelma was the youngest of 12 brothers and sisters, was raised in the fullest of...

Feb 16, 2017

Lorine F. Schuette, nee Leadendecker, 94, of St. Libory, IL, born Feb. 23, 1922 in Oakdale, IL, died Thursday, Feb. 16, 2017 at Memorial Care Center in Belleville, IL.

She was a homemaker; member of St. Liborius Catholic Church in St. Libory, IL where she was a Eucharistic Minister for years; member of the St. Liborius Council...

Feb 15, 2017

Agnes V. Schmiskie, nee Holdener, 85, of Belleville, IL, born Feb. 21, 1931 in East St. Louis, IL, died Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2017 at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital in Belleville, IL.

Agnes was a homemaker and during that time she sold Tupperware; was a clerk for Central Service at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital in Belleville; was a bookkeeper for...

Feb 14, 2017

Alvin E. Renth, 78, of Mascoutah, IL, born May 12, 1938 in Belleville, IL, died Tuesday Feb. 14, 2017 at his residence surrounded by his family.

He was a retired carpenter form Local 433 in Belleville, IL. Alvin had served on the Southern Illinois District Council of Carpenters as recording secretary, member of the Board of Directors...

Feb 13, 2017

CMSgt Robert Dean Orrell, USAF (Ret), 91, of Mascoutah, IL, born Nov. 3, 1925 in Peck, KS, died Monday, Feb. 13, 2017 at the MarKa Nursing Home in Mascoutah, IL.

Robert was a retired Chief Master Sergeant from the United States Air Force serving his country from 1943 to 1968.  He also retired as a vocational education...

Feb 12, 2017

Dennis J. Zotz, 60, of Lebanon, IL, born July 23, 1956 in Highland, IL, died Sunday Feb. 12, 2017 at his residence.

He was a laborer for Illinois American Water Co.; member of St. Matthew UMC in Belleville, IL; Laborers Local #100, E. St. Louis, IL; Allied Molders Union; and a U. S. Marine Vietnam War veteran....

Jan 27, 2017

Frances E. Andrews, nee Jennings, 89, of Mascoutah, IL, born May 15, 1927 in Auburn, NY, died Friday, Jan. 27, 2017 at her residence.

Frances was a homemaker; member of Bethel UMC, Mascoutah, IL; and the Bethel UMC Quilting Ladies.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Frank, Jr. and Edythe, nee Kenny Jennings;...