Obituaries

Nov 20, 2014

James Allen Michael Funk, 31, of Mascoutah, IL, born Oct. 28, 1983 in Richmond Heights, MO, died Thursday, Nov. 20, 2014 at Memorial Medical Center, Springfield, IL.

Jimmy was a farmhand; a 2003 graduate of Mascoutah High School and member of FFA; he was founder of the Hog Wild Pulling Team and it’s many members.

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Nov 16, 2014

Lucy J. Rhinehart, 92, of Mascoutah, IL formerly of New Baden, IL born Nov. 20, 1921 in Seneca, NY, died Sunday, Nov. 16, 2014 at MarKa Nursing Home, Mascoutah, IL.

She was a professional musician and special education teacher in the Belleville School District. Lucy was a member of the American Federation of Musicians; Illinois Teachers Union...

Nov 15, 2014

Samantha Elizabeth Middendorf, 19, of Fayetteville, IL, born Nov. 26, 1994 in Belleville, IL, died Nov. 15, 2014 at Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center, Mattoon, IL.

She was a sophomore and journalism major at Eastern Illinois University at Charleston, IL, and was the entertainment editor and past copy editor of the university’s paper, The Daily Eastern News....

Nov 10, 2014

James O. Seyer, 49, of Mascoutah, IL born Jan. 31, 1965, died Monday, Nov. 10, 2014 at his residence.

He was a grain farmer and a member of St. John United Church of Christ in Mascoutah, IL.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Lavern J. and Helen M., nee Moser, Seyer and his...

Nov 5, 2014

Stanley G. Maxwell, 55, of Lebanon, IL formerly of Mascoutah, IL born Dec. 21, 1958, died Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2014 at Memorial Hospital, Belleville, IL.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Gordon Maxwell and Shirley, nee Whitbeck, Yon.

He is survived by two brothers, Martin (Gwen) Maxwell of Belleville, IL and Robert Maxwell...

Nov 5, 2014

John David Lintker, infant son of Alan D. and Regina M., nee Rooney, Lintker of Arnold, MO, was born on Nov. 5, 2014 and died shortly after birth at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, MO.

Besides his parents, he is survived by two brothers, Luke Rafael and Elijah Francis Lintker; paternal grandparents, David and Louise, nee Szramkowski,...

Nov 4, 2014

Norma J. Coates, nee Welch, 82, of Mascoutah, IL, born Nov. 13, 1931 in St. Louis, MO, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2013.

She was a longtime member at Mascoutah First Baptist Church where she served as a deacon’s wife, Sunday School teacher, WMU director, nursery and kitchen worker,...

Nov 3, 2014

Patsy R. Wilson, nee Newcombe, 72, of Mascoutah, IL, born Nov. 11, 1941 in East St. Louis, IL, died Monday, Nov. 3, 2014 at her residence.

Patsy is a retired manager of the former Tony’s Place in Mascoutah, IL.

She is preceded in death by her husband, William R. Wilson, Sr. whom she married in...

Nov 3, 2014

Kristine Ann LaJoye, nee Miller, 64, of Mascoutah, IL formerly of Chesterfield, MI, born in Baraga, MI, died Monday, Nov. 3, 2014 at Memorial Hospital in Belleville, IL.

Kristine was a homemaker; and member of the American Legion Auxiliary of Little Lake, MI.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Michael A. LaJoye whom...

Oct 25, 2014

Donald W. Wombacher, Sr., 78, of Mascoutah, IL, born Oct. 26, 1935 in Mascoutah, IL, died Saturday, Oct. 25, 2014 at Memorial Hospital, Belleville, IL.

Don is a retired salesman from Mass Merchandising, Inc., retired from the city of Mascoutah Parks and Recreation and was a bus aid for Mascoutah School District #19 until his illness; member...

Oct 12, 2014

Terry L. Weier, 56, of Mascoutah, IL, born June 27, 1958 in Belleville, IL died Sunday, Oct. 12, 2014 at Barnes-Jewish Hospital at Siteman Cancer Center, St. Louis, MO.

He was a seed salesman for Terayne Ag Specialists, Inc. in Venedy, IL. He was an avid deer hunter, woodworker and truly loved spending time in the woods....

Oct 6, 2014

Elton M. Bequette, Jr., 74, of Mascoutah, IL, born Jan. 15, 1940 in Old Mines, MO, died Monday, Oct. 6, 2014 at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital, Belleville, IL.

Junior was a retired truck driver and a member of the Mascoutah Moose Lodge 815.

He was preceded in death by his sons, Michael and Thomas Bequette, his...

Sep 26, 2014

Curt H. Graul, 86, of Mascoutah, IL, born Oct. 13, 1927 in Engelmann Twp., IL, died Friday, Sept. 26, 2014 at his residence.

After more than 37 years in the Postal Service, Curt retired as Postmaster of Mascoutah, IL on Jan. 2, 1988. He retired as a captain with the Mascoutah Volunteer Fire Dept. on Oct. 13,...

Sep 24, 2014

Charles Anthony Wombacher, 83, of Mascoutah, IL, born Mar. 8, 1931 in Mascoutah, IL, died Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2014 at his residence.

Charles is a retired salesman from Wetterau, Inc.; member of Holy Childhood Catholic Church in Mascoutah, member of the Mascoutah VFW Post 7682; and he served in the U. S. Army.

He is...

Sep 23, 2014

Edwin “Ed” William Lange, 73, of Freeburg, Ill., formerly of St. Libory and Belleville, Ill., born April 21, 1941, in St. Libory, Ill., died Tuesday, September 23, 2014, at his residence.

Ed graduated from Cathedral High School in 1959.  He served in the United States Army from 1960-62.  He was a graduate of the Al Somers School...

Sep 22, 2014

Barbara Ann Joffray, 55, of Mascoutah, IL, born May 19, 1959 in Belleville, IL, died Monday, Sept. 22, 2014 at St. Louis University Hospital, St. Louis, MO.

She was employed as a housekeeper for St. Paul’s Home in Belleville, IL; and a member of St. Pancratius Catholic Church in Fayetteville, IL.

She is survived by...

Sep 12, 2014

Ione J. Klingel, nee Bieser, 93, of Mascoutah, IL, born April 27, 1921 in Belleville, IL, died Friday, Sept. 12, 2014 at Memorial Care Center, Belleville, IL.

Ione was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and a member of St. John United Church of Christ in Mascoutah.

She was preceded in death by her...

Sep 3, 2014

Judith Anne Bowker, nee Toth, 72, of Mascoutah, IL born March 22, 1942 in Mishawaka, IN, died Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2014 at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital in Belleville, IL.

Judy was a retired childcare provider at Scott AFB Daycare and a member of Cross Pointe Christian Church in Mascoutah, IL.

She was preceded in death by...

Aug 16, 2014

Melvin B. Schinzing, 85, of Mascoutah, IL, born Aug. 3, 1929 in Belleville, IL, died Saturday, Aug. 16, 2014 at Memorial Hospital in Belleville, IL.

Mel was retired from the maintenance department of Belleville School District 118 and a dedicated member of the Mascoutah Sportsman’s Club. He was a member of the V.F.W., Belleville, IL and a...

Aug 14, 2014

Kathleen “Kathy” Marie Schuetz, nee Zimmermann, 68, of Boise, ID formerly of Mascoutah , IL, passed very peacefully from this life on earth just after a rare and magnificent storm in the wee hours on Thursday morning, August 14, 2014.

Born on March 18, 1946 in Highland, IL to Evangeline, nee Sommers and Clarence Zimmermann, Kathy lived...