Obituaries
Moll Funeral Home Obituaries
Michael B. Jung
May 22, 2025
Michael Bryan Jung, 55, born Dec. 12, 1969, passed away May 22, 2025, in Kalispell, MT.
He is survived by his mother, Helena Schultz, a son, Derrick Jung, and numerous family and friends.
FUNERAL: A private graveside service will be held at St. Pancratius Cemetery in Fayetteville, IL.
Darryl L Blackston
May 14, 2025
Darryl L. Blackston, 61, of Summerfield, IL, born June 21, 1963, in Belleville, IL passed away Wednesday, May 14, 2025.
Darryl was a retired automobile detailer. He grew up in Belleville and moved to Summerfield in 2007. He enjoyed Nascar racing, stock car racing, the St. Louis Blues, St. Louis Cardinals and a cold beer. He will be sorely missed by...
Steven T. Flucas
May 13, 2025
Steven T. Flucas age 59 of Eden Prairie passed away Tuesday May 13, 2025.
Steven’s childhood was spent living on various Air Force bases across the United States and Europe following his father J.C. throughout his career time in the Air Force. His family settled in Mascoutah, IL where he went on to graduate High School in 1984. He then obtained...
Shirley V. Mize Todd
May 8, 2025
Shirley Mize Todd, 100, of Belleville, Illinois passed away peacefully on May 8, 2025. She was born April 13, 1925, in Bisbee, AZ, and spent her childhood in Tuscon, AZ where she graduated from St. Joseph’s Catholic Academy in 1943.
In 1944, at the age of 19, Shirley proudly enlisted in the U.S. Navy WAVES alongside her best friend Peggy Hurley....
Charles L. Buss
Apr 28, 2025
Charles L. Buss, 86, of St. Libory, IL, born July 20, 1938, in St. Libory, IL died Monday April 28, 2025, at St. Louis University Hospital.
Charles was a retired truck driver and farmer. He was a member of St. Liborius Catholic Church. Charles enjoyed NASCAR, Indy Racing, and watching baseball, especially the Cardinals and Cubs.
He is preceded...
Eugene F. Meurer
Apr 16, 2025
Eugene F. Meurer, 83, of Belleville, IL, born Dec. 12, 1941, in St. Louis, MO died Wednesday, April 16, 2025, at his home.
Eugene worked in Civil Service for 35 years in graphics at Scott Air Force Base. Upon his retirement he ventured full time into his true passion, founding Meurer Tree Service. His knowledge of trees and his...
Diane C Voss
Apr 5, 2025
Diane C. Voss, nee Plab, 74, of Mascoutah, IL, born July 18, 1950, in Belleville, IL died Saturday, April 5, 2025, at Belleville Memorial Hospital.
Diane was a retired elementary school teacher after 33 years of service. She was a member of the National Education Association and Illinois Retired Teachers Association (IRTA).
She is preceded in death by her parents, Stanley and...
Ralph E. Sauerhage
Apr 4, 2025
Ralph E. Sauerhage, 91, of Oakdale, IL, born July 18, 1933, in Ava, IL, died Friday April 4, 2025, at his home surrounded by his family.
Ralph was a grain farmer. He was a member of the American Legion Post 683 in St. Libory, IL, the National Rifle Association, and a United States Army veteran. Ralph enjoyed hunting, playing...
Charles E. Lee
Apr 2, 2025
Charles E. Lee, 88, of Mascoutah, IL was called to the Lord on April 2, 2025. He was born in Allisona, TN, on April 25, 1936, the son of Louise, nee McMurray, and Samuel Thomas Lee. He was the eldest of three children.
After graduating high school in 1954, Charles joined the U.S. Air Force to start a 30-year...
Virgil J. Mattern
Mar 20, 2025
Virgil J. Mattern, 88, of Mascoutah, IL, born Feb. 14, 1937, in Belleville, IL died Thursday, Mar. 20, 2025, at Freeburg Care Center.
Virgil retired from Alton Southern Railroad. He was a member of Holy Childhood Catholic Church in Mascoutah, Knights of Columbus Council #4380 in Mascoutah, and a United States Army veteran. Virgil was an avid card player...
Donald P. Poston
Mar 19, 2025
Donald P. Poston, 67, of Mascoutah, IL, born Oct. 8, 1957, in East St. Louis, IL died Wednesday, March 19, 2025, at his home.
Don retired from Landshire Foods in Belleville. He graduated from Belleville West in 1975 and then completed an associate degree at SWIC. Don was an avid hunter, skilled gun bluer, music aficionado and a master...
Edward J Karpel
Mar 18, 2025
Edward J. Karpel, 85, of New Baden, IL, born May 4, 1939, in Lookingglass Township entered eternal rest on Tuesday, March 18, 2025, at his residence. He was a retired Machine Adjuster/Project Coordinator at Proctor & Gamble, St. Louis, MO, which he retired from. Ed loved spending time with his grandchildren. He enjoyed going to Tractor Pulls/Shows, Stock Car Races,...
Alan R. Schroeder
Mar 14, 2025
Alan R. Schroeder, 63 of Peoria, IL, formerly of the Schroeder Farm in Mascoutah, born Oct. 18, 1961, in Breese, IL died Friday, March 14, 2025, at his home.
Alan was a retired mechanical engineer specialist for Caterpillar Inc. in Peoria, IL. He was a graduate from Southern Illinois University of Edwardsville and the University of Illinois. Al's career at Caterpillar...
Joan Ann O'Hara
Mar 14, 2025
With hearts full of love, we say goodbye to Joan Ann O’Hara nee Sternagel who passed away peacefully at the age of 92 at the Assisted Living of Silver Creek in Mascoutah, Illinois, on March 14, 2025. She passed amidst a great windstorm and so the Irish blessing came to pass, “the wind was at her back.” She leaves...
Victor C Van Dyne
Mar 12, 2025
Victor C. Van Dyne, 93, of Mascoutah, IL, born Jan. 30, 1932, in Unionville, MO died Wednesday, March 12, 2025, at Evercare of Lebanon.
He married V. Elizabeth McCartney on April 6, 1952, at the First Presbyterian Church in Kirksville, MO. To this union, two sons were born, Terry Van Dyne of New York, NY; Jeffrey Van Dyne (Colette)...
Thomas S Mleczko
Mar 7, 2025
Thomas S. Mleczko, 68, of Mascoutah, IL, born May 8, 1956, in Detroit, MI died Friday, March 7, 2025, at Evercare of Lebanon.
Tom was a retired home improvement contractor and a member of Christ Church of Fairview Heights.
He is preceded in death by his mother and stepfather, Arlene (Clifford) Shaum and a brother.
Tom is survived by his father, Stanley (Nancy)...
Thomas G Bryant, Jr.
Mar 6, 2025
Thomas G. Bryant, Jr., 70, of Mascoutah, IL, born September 29, 1954, in Bethesda, Maryland, died Thursday, March 6, 2025, at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital in O’Fallon, IL.
Tom started driving trucks early and was proud of and enjoyed all aspects of his lifelong career in trucking. He drove commercial trucks more than 45 years, both locally and over the road. He...
Jerilyn S. Chitwood
Mar 6, 2025
Jerilyn S., nee Shelton, Chitwood, 83, of Mascoutah, IL, born Nov. 3, 1941, in Scott Air Force Base, IL died Thursday, Mar. 6, 2025, at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Breese, IL.
Jerilyn was a retired credit manager for Broadway Ford Truck Sales in St. Louis, MO.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Cyril R. and Wylma L., nee Zimmerman, Shelton,...
Jeremy Paul Dunivan
Feb 28, 2025
Jeremy Paul Dunivan, 44, of Belleville, IL, born November 16, 1980, in Long Beach, California passed away peacefully on February 28th, 2025, surrounded by family.
He will be reunited in heaven with his mother, Rita Dunivan, best friend and cousin, Brian Fuess, maternal aunt, Patti Strom, father-in-law, Dan Bernaix, and grandparents, Mildred and Ervin Hoffmann, and Inez and J.C....
Barbara Ellen Anstedt
Feb 24, 2025
Barbara Ellen Anstedt, nee Gray, 90, of Mascoutah, IL, born March 19, 1934, in Vienna, IL died Monday, Feb. 24, 2025, at Silver Creek Assisted Living, Mascoutah, IL.
Barb was a homemaker and worked at Dauber Pharmacy in Mascoutah for 17 years. She is a member of Holy Childhood Catholic Church, Mascoutah, HCCCW, member of the former Holy Childhood...






