Obituaries

Jan 21, 2014

Kathryn E. Baechle, nee Siegel, 91, of Mascoutah, IL born April 25, 1922 in Lebanon, IL died Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2014 at MarKa Nursing Home, Mascoutah, IL. Mrs. Baechle was employed by the Lebanon and Mascoutah Langenberg Hat Company for 23 years. She was a member of Holy Childhood Catholic Church, Mascoutah, St. Ann’s Altar Sodality, Ministry of Praise...

Jan 10, 2014

Joseph B. Schmersahl, 81, of Swansea, IL, born July 27, 1932 in Lively Grove, IL, died Friday, Jan. 10, 2014 at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital, Belleville, IL. Joe enjoyed spending time with his family and especially was fond of fishing. He was a member of St. Anthony’s Catholic Church, Lively Grove, IL. He was preceded in death by his parents,...

Jan 4, 2014

Linda S. Kessler, nee Parker, 59, of Mascoutah, IL, born Jan. 31, 1954 in Red Bud, IL died Saturday, Jan. 4, 2014 at Memorial Hospital, Belleville, IL. Linda was a homemaker and a member of Holy Childhood Catholic Church, Mascoutah, IL. She was preceded in death by her parents, Raymond L. and Jeannette E., nee Vonderheide, Parker, husband, David...

Dec 28, 2013

Steve K. Renth, 55, of Mascoutah, IL born July 25, 1958 in Belleville, IL died Saturday, Dec. 28, 2013 at his residence. Steve was owner and operator of Five Star Builders in Mascoutah and a contractor and developer. He was preceded in death by his mother, Esther A., nee Theismann, Renth, a sister-in-law, Debbie Renth and a niece, Haley...

Dec 25, 2013

Helen Heintz, nee Haake, of Venedy, IL, born November 30, 1943 in Germantown, IL died December 25, 2013. Helen was a secretary for Swimmers Delight for 20 years; a member of St. Anthony Catholic Church in Lively Grove, IL; and was a 1961 graduate from Mater Dei High School; and she loved collecting antiques and glassware. She was preceded...

Dec 24, 2013

Dennis R. Graul, 64, of Okawville, IL born July 16, 1949 in Belleville, IL died December 24, 2013 taking a leisurely walk in Benetia State Park, CA while on vacation with his wife, his siblings and their families, due to complications of the heart. He was owner and operator of Graul’s Service and Repair in Mascoutah for 32 years....

Dec 12, 2013

Charles J. “Buster” Klopmeyer, Jr., 78, of Mascoutah, IL, born Oct. 26, 1935 in Mascoutah, IL died Thursday, Dec. 12, 2013 at Terrace on the Park, Mascoutah, IL. He was a retired laborer, affiliated with St. John United Church of Christ, Mascoutah, IL, a member of Mascoutah Laborers Local 742 and a U. S. Army veteran. He was preceded...

Dec 8, 2013

Bernice E. Moorleghen, nee Hoeffken, 93, of Mascoutah, IL, born Feb. 14, 1920 in Belleville, IL died, Sunday, Dec. 8, 2013 at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital in Belleville, IL. Bernice was a homemaker and formerly worked for Mascoutah School District 19 in the High School cafeteria. She was a member of Holy Childhood Catholic Church in Mascoutah, and the Holy...

Dec 7, 2013

Pauline Elsie Sunderman, nee Koch, 93, of Mascoutah, IL, born Dec. 3, 1920 in New Hanover, IL, died Saturday, Dec. 7, 2013 at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital, Belleville, IL. Mrs. Sunderman was a homemaker, member of St. John United Church of Christ in Mascoutah; Shiloh Valley Grange; Mascoutah VFW Ladies Auxiliary; St. Clair County Farm Bureau; and Golden Age and...

Dec 1, 2013

Msgr. Jerome Denis Hartlein, 80, of Mascoutah, IL, born Feb. 18, 1933 in East St. Louis, IL, died Sunday, Dec. 1, 2013 at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital, Belleville, IL. Msgr. Hartlein was ordained May 27, 1958 by the Most Reverend Albert R. Zuroweste. He was associate pastor at St. Albert the Great in Fairview Heights; taught at the Cathedral High...

Nov 24, 2013

William A. “Bill” Starms II, 62, of Okawville IL, born Dec. 19, 1950 in Belleville, IL, died Sunday, Nov. 24, 2013 at his home, in peace and surrounded by his family. Bill was a retired truck driver and was formerly on the custodial staff at the Okawville Jr/Sr High School. He was preceded in death by his parents, William...

Nov 17, 2013

Richard L. Ohl, 59, of Belleville, IL, born Mar. 31, 1954, in Belleville, IL, died Nov. 17, 2013 at Memorial Hospital in Belleville. He was a tow truck driver and member of St. John United Church of Christ, Mascoutah. He was preceded in death by his father, Robert “Opps” Ohl. He is survived by his wife, Etta Francine, nee...

Nov 12, 2013

Jaunteel M. Dawson, nee McCune, 80, of Mascoutah, IL born July 22, 1933 in Clio, WV died Tuesday Nov. 12, 2013 at Memorial Hospital, Belleville, IL. She was retired from Army Air Force Exchange Services. She was preceded in death by her parents, Jacob and Bertha, nee Patton, McCune, a granddaughter, Amber Dawson Smoyer, four brothers, James, Jerel, Juel...

Nov 11, 2013

Thelma J. Vahlkamp, nee Foster, 79, of Belleville, IL, born Jan. 16, 1934 in Swanwick, IL died Monday, Nov. 11, 2013 at Rosewood Care Center, Swansea, IL. Mrs. Vahlkamp was a homemaker and a member of St. Theresa Catholic Church, Belleville, IL. She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert D. and Eva Rose, nee Flowers, Foster, her...

Nov 11, 2013

Clara J. Luechtefeld, nee Leadendecker, 95 of Mascoutah, IL born April 28, 1918 in Oakdale, IL died Monday, Nov. 11, 2013 at MarKa Nursing Home, Mascoutah, IL. Clara was a retired seamstress from the former Martha Manning Dress Factory in Mascoutah and a member of Holy Childhood Catholic Church, Mascoutah, IL. She is preceded in death by her parents,...

Nov 5, 2013

Lela E. Meyer, nee Singler, 96, of Nashville, IL, born Nov. 6, 1916 in New Baden, IL died Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2013 at Friendship Manor Healthcare Center, Nashville, IL. She was a homemaker and a member of St. Luke's Lutheran Church, Covington, IL. She was preceded in death by her parents, Julius H. and Emma, nee Fischer, Singler, her...

Nov 1, 2013

Sophie C. Emmerich, nee Winter, 96, of Mascoutah, IL, born Jan. 22, 1917 in New Athens, IL died Friday, Nov. 1, 2013 at MarKa Nursing Home in Mascoutah, IL. She was a retired cook from the Mascoutah Community School District 19 and affiliated with St. John United Church of Christ., Mascoutah, IL. She was preceded in death by her...

Oct 27, 2013

Roman E. Middendorf, 83, of St. Libory, IL, born June 20, 1930 in St. Libory, IL, died Sunday, Oct. 27, 2013 at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital, Belleville, IL.

Roman was a retired electronic technician from Civil Service; a member of St. Liborius Catholic Church in St. Libory; and a Korean War U. S. Air Force veteran.

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Oct 20, 2013

Randall S. Funk, 50, of New Baden, IL, born Jan. 19, 1963 in East St. Louis, IL, died Sunday, Oct. 20, 2013 at his residence. Randall was a truck driver, a reverend and auctioneer. He was preceded in death by his parents, Marvin and Jane, nee Bullard, Funk and a brother, Jeffrey Funk. He is survived by his biological...

Oct 17, 2013

Wesley E. Oltmann, 87, of Trenton, IL born March 29, 1926 in Addieville, IL died Oct. 17, 2013 at St. Joseph’s Hospital, Breese, IL. He was a retired Sergeant from the U.S. Army after 20 years of service. He was a U.S. Army veteran of WWII, Korean War and Vietnam. He was preceded in death by his parents, Walter...