Obituaries

Jan 24, 2017

Patria A. Baron nee Abia, 84, of Mascoutah, IL, born Sept. 2, 1932 in the Philippines, died Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2017 at her daughter’s residence.

Patria was a homemaker; school teacher; and a medical transcriber.  She loved spending time with her family and playing the piano.  She will be sadly missed by all, but mostly by her...

Jan 20, 2017

Betty R. Meyer, nee Mayer, 93, of St. Louis, MO, born May 27, 1923 in St. Louis, MO, died Friday, Jan. 20, 2017 at SSM St. Clare Hospital in Fenton, MO.

She was a homemaker.

She was preceded in death by her parents, August and Wilhelmina, nee Thomas, Mayer.

Surviving are her husband,...

Jan 16, 2017

Roland E. Drumm, Jr. (Drummie), 73, of Mascoutah, IL, born Sept. 24, 1943 in Great Barrington, MA, died Monday, Jan. 16, 2017 at Terrace on the Park, Mascoutah, IL.

He was a retired Master Sergeant from the U. S. Air Force after 24 years of service. He also retired from civil service at Scott AFB; was a...

Jan 16, 2017

Albert Roger Scalf, 84, of Mascoutah, IL, born Jan. 25, 1932, in Nashville, TN, died Monday, Jan. 16, 2017 at his residence.

Albert was a retired Lt. Col. from the U. S. Air Force and a veteran of the Korean War.  He retired from Cannon and Wendt Electric in Phoenix, AZ, where he worked as an electrical...

Jan 10, 2017

Deborah A. “Debbie” Wyatt, nee White, 54, of New Baden, IL, born Mar. 7, 1962 in Detroit, MI, died Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2017 at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital in Belleville, IL.

Debbi was a retired manager of the American Legion Post 292 in Mascoutah, IL.

She was preceded in death by her loving friend, Bill Zirkelbach....

Jan 4, 2017

Donald M. Johns, 67, of Mascoutah, IL, born March 16, 1949 in Henderson , KY, died Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2017 at his home surrounded by his loving family.

Don was a retired MSgt. from the U. S. Air Force and also a retired supply supervisor from Civil Service at Scott Air Force Base.  He was a member...

Dec 31, 2016

Verna M. Koch, nee Wagner, 98, of Belleville, IL formerly of Mascoutah, IL, born Apr. 30, 1918 in Darmstadt, IL died Saturday, Dec. 31, 2016, at St. Paul’s Home in Belleville, IL.

Verna and Alvin were married on Jan. 23, 1938 in Darmstadt, IL. Verna enjoyed working with her loving husband, Alvin, for 67 years. They worked...

Dec 31, 2016

Larry F. Lewis, Sr., 77, of Mascoutah, IL, born Nov. 20, 1939 in Manila, AR died             Saturday Dec. 31, 2016 at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital, Belleville, IL.

He was a retired Chief Master Sergeant from the U. S. Air Force and a Viet Nam war veteran.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Albert Rudolph...

Dec 28, 2016

Philip W. Elmore, 70, of New Baden, IL, born Oct. 15, 1946 in Dayton, OH died Wednesday Dec. 28, 2016 at Memorial Hospital East, Shiloh, IL.

He was a retired Master Sergeant from the U. S. Air Force and a Viet Nam war veteran.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert Elmore and...

Dec 27, 2016

Leo A. Wilhelm, 88, of Mascoutah, IL, born Sept. 10, 1928 in Mascoutah Township, IL, died Tuesday, Dec. 27, 2016 at his residence.

Leo was retired from Mascoutah Equipment Company with 46 years of service, 30 years as an employee and 16 years as part owner.  He was a lifetime member of Holy Childhood Catholic Church in...

Dec 26, 2016

Joan Isabella Dugan, nee Freeman, 81, of Mascoutah, IL, born Aug. 29, 1935 in

Cardiff Wales, Great Britain died Monday Dec. 26, 2016 at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital, Belleville, IL.

She was a homemaker, loved word puzzles and was an avid New York Times crossword puzzle solver.

She was preceded in death by her...

Dec 13, 2016

Antonio “Tony” Torres-Skerrett, 71, of Mascoutah, IL, born Jan. 29, 1945 in San Juan, Puerto Rico, died Tuesday, Dec. 13, 2016 at his residence.

Tony was a retired Master Sergeant from the U. S. Air Force and also retired engineer from Boeing, St. Louis, MO.  He was a life member of Mascoutah VFW Post 7682; a life...

Dec 1, 2016

John Frank Augustine, 74, of New Baden, IL, born Dec. 8, 1941 in Belleville, IL, died Thursday, Dec. 1, 2016 at Memorial Hospital East in Shiloh, IL.

He is preceded in death by his parents, John and Anna, nee Sweglich, Augustine.

He is survived by two brothers, Kenneth Augustine of Belleville, IL, and Dr. Jim...

Nov 27, 2016

Gilbert “Skip” Mense, 83 of St. Libory, IL, born Mar. 20, 1933 in St. Libory, passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, Nov. 27, 2016 surrounded by his loving family.

Skip was a faithful, life-long member of St. Liborius Church and sang in the church choir for the past 30 years.  He was a member of...

Nov 26, 2016

Francis Osborn, 87, of Mascoutah, IL, born on Aug. 4, 1929 in Valmeyer, IL, passed away Saturday, Nov. 26, 2016 at Dammert Geriatric Center, Belleville, IL.

Francis was a member of Operating Engineers Local 520 for over 70 years, the oldest and longest member.  He was the president and business agent of 3000 members.  He attended Washington...

Nov 24, 2016

Carl E. Zotz, 75, of New Baden, IL, born May 17, 1941 in Lebanon, IL died Thursday Nov. 24, 2016 at his residence.

He was retired from Century Brass in Swansea, IL and a U. S. Army veteran.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Charles R. and Esther F., nee Schumacher, Zotz, an...

Nov 19, 2016

Bruce E. Cobine, 61, of Fayetteville, IL, born June 17, 1955 in Alton, IL died Saturday, Nov. 19, 2016 at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital, Belleville, IL.

He was a retired truck driver, a member of Cross Pointe Christian Church, Mascoutah, IL and a U. S. Army Desert Storm veteran.

He is preceded in death by his...

Nov 17, 2016

Emery Shane Bock, 11, of Mascoutah, IL, was born on December 12, 2004 in Richmond Heights, MO. He went to play with Jesus on Thursday, November 17, 2016 at St. Louis Children’s Hospital. He was a member of Bethel United Methodist Church in Mascoutah. He is survived by his parents, Andrea, nee Drysdale, and Major Michael Holt US Air...

Nov 16, 2016

Earl T. Haas, 80, of Mascoutah, IL, born Mar. 6, 1936 in Engelmann Township, IL, died Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2016 at his home surrounded by his loving family.

He worked many years for Geissler Roofing in Belleville, IL before retiring and was a farmer.  He was a member of Holy Childhood Catholic Church in Mascoutah; the Roofers...

Nov 2, 2016

Anthony W. “Tony” Ptacek, 83, of Mascoutah, IL born May 7, 1933 in Cudahy, WI died Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2016 at his residence.

Tony was a retired Lieutenant Colonel from the U. S. Air Force where he served 22 years as an Air Force attorney and also retired from civil service as an attorney.

One...