Obituaries

Oct 20, 2024

Dale Owen Elbe, 87, of Mascoutah, IL born Jan. 20, 1937, in East St. Louis, IL died Sunday, Oct. 20, 2024, at Silver Creek Assisted Living in Mascoutah.

Dale was a retired owner and operator of a trucking distribution company for many years. He was a member of Holy Childhood Catholic Church, Mascoutah, IL, 4th Degree Grand...

Oct 17, 2024

Donna E. Grodeon, nee Legler, 90 of Mascoutah, IL, born Feb. 5, 1934, in Mason City, IA, passed away peacefully on Thursday, Oct. 17, 2024, at Brightly Senior Living in Mascoutah.

Donna worked alongside her husband, Keith, for over 50 years at State Farm Insurance in Mascoutah and her greatest joy was spending time with her family....

Oct 12, 2024

Sandra L. Haffner, nee Etling, 78, of Belleville, IL, born May 10, 1946, in Belleville, IL, died Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, at St. Paul’s Senior Community, Belleville, IL.

Sandra was a retired cosmetologist after 35 years of service and worked for Adams Auction Service. She was a member of St. John United Church of Christ in Mascoutah,...

Oct 12, 2024

Arlene E. Hundelt, nee Koeller, 89, of St. Libory, IL, born Jan. 1, 1935, in St. Libory, IL died Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, at the Freeburg Care Center in Freeburg, IL.

Arlene was a homemaker and retired cook from various employments, a member of St. Liborius Catholic Church, St. Liborius Council of Catholic Women, and St. Libory...

Oct 7, 2024

Roseann Hollis, nee Johnson, 81, of Mascoutah, IL, born Dec. 5, 1942, in Seattle, WA, died Monday, Oct. 7, 2024, at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital in O’Fallon, IL.

Roseann was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and a great friend to everyone around her.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Harold and Betty Ann, nee...

Sep 28, 2024

Lori A. Grawitch, nee Cleveland, 63, of Mascoutah, IL, born Aug. 12, 1961, in East St. Louis, IL, died Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024, at her home.

Lori was a registered nurse, working her entire nursing career at Belleville Memorial Hospital and was a member of Holy Childhood Catholic Church in Mascoutah.

She is preceded in...

Sep 28, 2024

Michael J. “Mike” Hougland, Jr., 46, of Mascoutah, IL, born Nov. 20, 1977, in Fort Hood, TX, passed away Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024, at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital, O’Fallon, IL.

Mike was a hardworking man who had a successful career at Reinhold Electric. He was a kind, considerate, and compassionate man. He loved hunting and fishing and had...

Sep 27, 2024

Adele M Ohl, nee Carle, 94 of Mascoutah, IL, born April 2, 1930, in Columbia, IL, died Friday, September 27, 2024, at MarKa Nursing Home, Mascoutah, IL.

Adele retired as the owner and operator of Carle Florist and Greenhouse in Mascoutah, IL and later retired as an administrative assistant for Bank of America. She was a member...

Sep 24, 2024

Danny L. Schrempp, 71, of Mascoutah, IL, born April 24, 1953, in Belleville, IL, died Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2024, at St. Joseph Hospital in Breese, IL.

Danny was a lifelong employee for the city of Mascoutah, starting as an operator for the powerplant, working as a lineman, and retired as the director for the Public Works Department.  ...

Sep 12, 2024

Mark D. Moran, 63, of Mascoutah, IL, born May 12, 1961, in Troy, MO, died Thursday Sept. 12, 2024, at Evelyn’s House in Creve Coeur, MO.

Mark retired as a highway maintenance supervisor for the Illinois Department of Transportation and was a United States Air Force veteran.  He was a member of the American Legion Riders Post...

Aug 31, 2024

JoAnne Hulliung, nee Wilson, 84, of Mascoutah, IL, born May 10, 1940, in Kirkwood, MO, died Saturday Aug. 31, 2024, at her home.

JoAnne spent the majority of her career as the Executive Administrator for Fritz Electric in Belleville. She would later bring those skills to The Ruhl Company where she worked with her son and daughter-in-law...

Aug 31, 2024

Dorothy Caroline Surmeier (nee Martens), 93 of Freeburg, IL, passed away peacefully in her sleep on August 31, 2024. She was born on August 29, 1931, the only daughter of Adolph and Esther (nee Rabe) Martens in rural Venedy, IL. She married her husband, Harry J. Surmeier on October 11, 1960. They were married 59 years at the time...

Aug 24, 2024

Tina L. Davison, nee Strawn, 64, of Nashville, IL, born Oct. 29, 1959, in Belleville, IL, died Saturday Aug. 24, 2024, at her home.

Tina was a retired caregiver for various medical groups.

She is preceded in death by her parents, James R. and Doris M., nee Baldwin, Strawn, Sr., son, Jayce Strawn, grandson, Baby...

Aug 13, 2024

Cathy Jean Monken, 71, of Caseyville, passed peacefully at her home on August 13. She leaves behind a legacy of love.

Cathy was a nurse for over 30 years. Even though she was a professional caregiver, she took her work home with her every night. She brought light, life, joy, and learning to everything she did, not...

Aug 13, 2024

Shirley M. Rohr, nee Brown, 90 of Mascoutah, IL, born Dec. 10, 1933, in Belleville, IL, died Tuesday, Aug. 13, 2024, at Silver Creek Assisted Living.

Shirley and her husband, Irv, owned and operated Mascoutah Sheet Metal from 1966 to 1995.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Alonzo H. and Gertrude, nee Frye,...

Aug 4, 2024

Victor L. Lusher, 64, of Belleville, IL, born May 18, 1960, in Marion, IN, died Sunday, Aug. 4, 2024, at Memorial Hospital East, Shiloh, IL.

Victor was a retired Technical Sergeant from the United States Air Force and retired from the Department of Defense at Scott AFB.

He is preceded in death by his parents,...

Aug 3, 2024

Vera June Alexander, nee Maul, 89, of Mascoutah, died on Saturday, August 3, 2024, at Highland Health Care Center.

June retired as a ward clerk from St. Mary’s Hospital in East St. Louis and was a member of Victory Baptist Church in O’Fallon, IL.

She is preceded in death by her parents, John W. and...

Aug 3, 2024

Theresa E. Cauley, née Freitas, 93, of Mascoutah, passed away on Saturday, August 3, 2024, at St. Elizabeth Hospital, surrounded by her family.

Theresa was born on November 21, 1930, in New York City, New York. Theresa resided in Mascoutah after many years as a military wife.  She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and a great...

Aug 1, 2024

Winfred E. “Buster” Williams, Sr., 88, of Mascoutah, IL, born May 1, 1936, in Pittsylvania, VA, died Thursday, Aug. 1, 2024, at Anderson Hospital, Maryville, IL.

Buster retired from the United States Air Force as a civil engineer and retired from St. Louis University Hospital.  He was a U.S. Navy and U.S. Air Force veteran and served...

Jul 23, 2024

Joseph O. Hulliung, 56, of Marine, IL, born March 1, 1968, in Belleville, IL, died Tuesday, July 23, 2024, at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital, O’Fallon, IL.

Joe worked for Camper Exchange in Belleville for 25 years and was recently employed with E. J. Equipment in Troy.

Joe was an avid hunter that could be found in...