Obituaries

May 30, 2024

Gregory A. Hoskins, 67, of Mascoutah, IL, born Oct. 25, 1956, in Streator, IL died Thursday, May 30, 2024, at his home.

Greg was the owner and operator of Better Newspapers, Inc.  He was a member of Zion Lutheran Church in Mascoutah and was very active with the Mascoutah Improvement Association.  Greg was an avid coin collector...

May 29, 2024

Connie J. Martin, nee Brown, 83, of Mascoutah, IL, born April 24, 1941, in Angola, IN died Wednesday, May 29, 2024, at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital, O’Fallon.

Connie was a homemaker.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Kenneth and Birdella, nee Waite, Brown, sister-in-law, Carolyn Brown.

Connie is survived by her husband,...

May 28, 2024

Carol Jean Seibert, nee Ullrich, 77, of Mascoutah, IL, born Sept. 1, 1946, in Breese, IL died Tuesday, May 28, 2024, at Addington Place, Shiloh, IL.

Carol had the perfect mix of working outside the home and being a homemaker, working just a few months out of the year during tax season.  This provided her the opportunity...

May 22, 2024

Margaret Ann Trentman, nee Buss, born September 12, 1939, departed this world on May 22, 2024.

She was preceded in death by parents, Vincent and Anna, nee Albers, Buss, brother (in infancy) Joseph, sister Diane Buss, sister Adele and brother in-law John Finder, brother Vernon Buss, brother Ralph and sister in-law Patricia Buss, brother Dennis Buss, sister-in-law...

May 21, 2024

Thomas T. Rehmer, 73, of Fayetteville, IL born Nov. 16, 1950, in Belleville, IL died Tuesday, May 21, 2024, at his home.

Tom was a retired laborer and member of Laborers Local 459, Belleville, IL.

He was preceded in death by this parents, Loren H. and Doris B., nee Kuklinski, Rehmer.

He is...

May 19, 2024

Bobby Lee Jones, 85, of Marissa, IL born May 21, 1938, in Tilden, IL died Sunday, May 19, 2024, at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital, O’Fallon, IL.

Bobby was a grain farmer. He joined the Marissa Fire Department in 1969 and served 42 years as an active Firefighter until 2012 when he resigned from the fire department and became...

May 18, 2024

Diana Lee Brinkmann, nee Lange, 77, of Hoyleton, IL born Nov. 19, 1946, in Belleville, IL died Saturday, May 18, 2024, at Barnes Hospital, St. Louis, MO.

Diana was a retired purchasing supervisor from St. Mary’s Hospital in Centralia, IL.   She loved travelling to her granddaughter’s sporting events, enjoyed coffee dates with friends, and loved playing Bunco.  ...

May 2, 2024

Elijah Jackson “Jack” Hodge, 88, of Dardenne Prairie, MO born Feb. 14, 1936, in Wevaco, WV died Thursday, May 2, 2024, at Barathaven Memory Care, Dardenne Prairie, MO.

Jack was a retired CMSgt. from the United States Air Force and a Viet Nam war veteran.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Elijah and...

Apr 28, 2024

Marlene Frieda, nee Watschinger, Walter, 84, of Mascoutah, IL born Aug. 23, 1939, in Belleville, IL entered eternal rest on Sunday, Apr. 28, 2024, at her home with her family by her side.

Marlene was retired from her job on CMU floor at St. Elizabeth’s where she worked for 19 years. She was the apartment manager at...

Apr 28, 2024

Eldon T. Ahner, 89, of New Baden, IL born March 14, 1935, in St. Louis, MO died Sunday, April 28, 2024, at his home.

Eldon retired as the fourth-generation owner of Ahner Florist in New Baden in 1999. He loved growing geraniums in clay pots. He enjoyed watching anything grow. He loved cutting grass and working in...

Apr 26, 2024

Gregory C. Weber, 67, of Mascoutah, IL, born Sept. 10, 1956, in Belleville, IL, died Friday, Apr. 26, 2024, at his home surrounded by his family.

Greg was a retired supervisor for the Dial Corporation.  He was the past president of Team Mascoutah.  Greg enjoyed camping, watching the St. Louis Cardinals and Blues, but most of all,...

Apr 14, 2024

Wendy Sue Krug, nee Mooney, 54, of Baldwin, IL born Aug. 23, 1969, in Belleville, IL died Sunday, April 14, 2024, at her home.

Wendy was a service advisor for Glendale Chrysler and a member of St. Liborius Catholic Church in St. Libory.

Wendy had a beautiful soul and an infectious smile that lit up...

Apr 10, 2024

Joseph A. Flannery, 80, of Mascoutah, IL, born Jan. 1, 1944, in Boston, MA, died Wednesday, April 10, 2024, at MarKa Nursing Home, Mascoutah, IL.

Joseph was a retired Master Sergeant from the U. S. Air Force and a Viet Nam war veteran. He was a member of Holy Childhood Catholic Church and member of the Mascoutah...

Apr 8, 2024

Donald T. Bergkoetter, 86, of Lively Grove, IL, born March 7, 1938, in Lively Grove Twp., IL died Monday, April 8, 2024, at his farm.

Donald retired from Monsanto in St. Louis after 34 years of employment as an electrician and instrumentation technician and was a U. S. Army veteran. He was a member of St. Anthony...

Apr 2, 2024

Anthony J. “Skins” Ortiz, Sr., 83, of Fairmont City, IL born June 8, 1940, in East St. Louis, IL died Tuesday, April 2, 2024, at St. Louis University Hospital.

Tony was a loving husband and father, being married to his wife, Jeanie for 63 years. He retired, after 40 years from working at an aluminum plant in...

Feb 29, 2024

Howard Dayton Gardner, 80, of Mascoutah, IL born Mar. 16, 1943, in East St. Louis, IL died Thursday, Feb. 29, 2024, at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital, O’Fallon, IL.

Dayton retired from Alton and Southern Railroad.  He was a member of American Legion Post 292, Mascoutah, past member of the Ainad Shriners, and the Shriner Clown Unit where he...

Feb 28, 2024

Helen M. Bechtoldt, 96, of Mascoutah, IL, born Nov. 10, 1927, in Mascoutah, IL, died Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2024, at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital in O’Fallon, IL.

Helen was a retired civil service employee from Scott AFB, a member of Holy Childhood Catholic Church in Mascoutah and the HCCCW.

She was preceded in death by her...

Feb 26, 2024

Clarence P. Richards, 95, of Germantown, IL, born March 26, 1928, in Chicago, IL died February 26, 2024, at Belleville Memorial Hospital.

Clarence was a retired pressman for Marlo Graphics. He was a member of Holy Childhood Catholic Church, Mascoutah; K of C Council 4380, Mascoutah; lifetime member of V.F.W. Post 7682, Mascoutah; American Legion Post 321,...

Feb 13, 2024

Clarence Lorraine “Butzer” Vogel, 71, of Mascoutah, IL born Feb. 25, 1952, in Belleville, IL died Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2024, at Cedar Ridge Health Care Center, Lebanon, IL.

Clarence was a 1971 graduate from Belleville West High School and worked various jobs.  He enjoyed watching Blues hockey and Cardinals baseball.  Clarence was a member of St. John...

Feb 3, 2024

Annette I. Milford, 72, of Mascoutah, IL formerly of Freeburg, IL born Nov. 30, 1951, in Belleville, IL died Saturday, Feb. 3, 2024, at Brightly Senior Living, Mascoutah, IL.

Annette received her masters degree in English at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville.  She was a staff editor for various professors at Washington University in St. Louis, MO.