Obituaries

Jul 16, 2014

Jeareal L. “Jerry” Gravitt, 72, of Mascoutah, IL, born Mar. 29, 1942, in Peoria, IL, died Wednesday, July 16, 2014 at Relais Bonne Eau Hospice Home, Edwardsville, IL.

Jeareal was a retired telecommunication supervisor from the United States Air Force and also retired from Civil Service as a computer specialist for the Army.  He was a member...

Jul 12, 2014

Geneda “Jan” Harrison, nee Morris, 77, of Mascoutah, IL, born Feb. 22, 1937 in Diablock, KY, died Saturday, July 12, 2014 at her daughter’s residence.

Jan was a school teacher, day care provider and creator of “Superman Stew”. She was a member of First Baptist Church in Mascoutah and Mascoutah Senior Citizens.

She is preceded...

Jul 3, 2014

Brenda Lee Gamez, 64, of Mascoutah, IL born Nov. 16, 1949 in Bethesda, MD died, Thursday, July 3, 2014 at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital in Belleville, IL.

She was a homemaker and a retired cook from Freeburg Care Center.

She was preceded in death by her daughter, Belinda Baca and her father, Louis Earl Sweeney.

Jun 20, 2014

Dorothy C. Buss, nee Wuebbels, 77, of Lively Grove, IL, born April 9, 1937 in Damiansville, IL died Friday June 20, 2014 at Barnes-Jewish Hospital, St. Louis, MO. She was a homemaker; member of St. Anthony’s Catholic Church, Lively Grove, IL; St. Anthony’s Ladies Sodality; and also enjoyed quilting. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Jane Buss,...

Jun 20, 2014

Bessie M. Flamuth, nee Funk, 91, of Mascoutah, IL born Jan. 8, 1923 in Freeburg Twp., IL, died Friday June 20, 2014 at MarKa Nursing Home in Mascoutah, IL.

Bessie was a homemaker; member of St. John United Church of Christ in Mascoutah; Mascoutah Senior Citizens; Mascoutah Historical Society; and St. Clair County Farm Bureau.

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Jun 8, 2014

Robert “Bob” Allen Armstrong, 81, of Belleville, Ill., born December 23, 1932, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 8, 2014, joining his beloved wife of over 60 years, Dolores “Dee” Carter Armstrong.

Bob was a member of the American Federation of Television & Radio Artists, Public Relations Society of America, Press Club of Metropolitan St. Louis, Jaycees...

May 31, 2014

Ruth Schadle, nee Ostendorf, 89, of Mascoutah, IL, born Oct. 24, 1924 in Venedy Twp., IL died Saturday, May 31, 2014 at Terrace on the Park in Mascoutah. She was a retired vice-president of First National Bank in Mascoutah and a member of St. John United Church of Christ, Mascoutah, IL. She is preceded in death by her husband,...

May 26, 2014

LaVerne I. Schoenherr, nee Wilke, 73, of Lively Grove, IL, born Oct. 10, 1940 in St. Libory, IL, died Monday, May 26, 2014 at Coulterville Care Center, Coulterville, IL.

She was a homemaker, a member of St. Anthony’s Catholic Church, Lively Grove, IL and the American Legion Auxiliary, St Libory, IL.

She was preceded in...

May 23, 2014

Raymond J. Wilhelm, 96, of Mascoutah, IL, born April 20, 1918 in Mascoutah Township, IL, died Friday, May 23, 2014 at Terrace on the Park in Mascoutah, IL.

Ray was retired from Excelsior Foundry in Belleville.  He was a member of Holy Childhood Catholic Church, Mascoutah; Mascoutah Laborers Local 742; and Glass Molders, Pottery, Plastics and Allied...

May 21, 2014

Chief Master Sergeant United States Air Force (Retired) John J. Hinkle, 86, of St. Louis, MO, formerly of Mascoutah, IL, born Mar. 28, 1928 in Wharncliffe, WV, died Wednesday, May 21, 2014 at the Missouri State Veterans Home in St. Louis, MO. He built a proud and passionate life around devotion – to faith, country, and family. John retired...

May 19, 2014

Frances A. Lautenschlaeger, nee Lanter, 92, of Okawville, IL formerly of Mascoutah, IL, born in Mascoutah Township, IL died Monday, May 19, 2014 at her residence. Frances was a homemaker; a member of St. Barbara Catholic Church, Okawville, IL; St. Barbara Altar Sodality; American Legion Auxiliary, Mascoutah, IL; VFW Auxiliary Post 7983, Trenton, IL; and the DAV Auxiliary, Centralia,...

May 18, 2014

Verina K. Middendorf, nee Graul, 94, of St. Libory, IL born Dec. 22, 1919 died Sunday, May 18, 2014 at Mar-Ka Nursing Home in Mascoutah, IL.

She was a homemaker and had many years of dedicated service to Adolph and Verina Lawn Mower Repair Service. She was a member of St. Liborius Catholic Church, St. Libory, IL...

May 8, 2014

Cordelia Leota Scanlan, nee Ursprung, of Venedy, IL born Sept. 26, 1921 in Worden, IL. passed away Thursday, May 8, 2014 at Coulterville Care Center, Coulterville, IL. She graduated from Staunton High School in 1940 and began her work career at Western Cartridge Co. in Alton, IL and then worked as a mine clerk at Worden Coal Co. She...

May 2, 2014

Virginia R. “Ginny” Bergheger, nee Hayes, 90, of Mascoutah, IL, born April 20, 1924 in St. Jacob, IL, died Friday, May 2, 2014 at her residence.

She was retired from Martha Manning Dress Factory and a homemaker, a member of St. John United Church of Christ in Mascoutah, St. John United Church of Christ Women’s Guild, Women...

Apr 22, 2014

Harvey J. “Jim” Klingelhoefer, Jr., 85, of Mascoutah, IL, born Feb. 15, 1929 in Mascoutah Township, IL, died Tuesday, Apr. 22, 2014 at the MarKa Nursing Home in Mascoutah.

Jim was retired from farming and a retired Mascoutah School Dist. 19 school bus driver after 40 years of service.  He was a member of St. John United...

Apr 21, 2014

Marcella P. Heyde, nee Legendre, 104, of Mascoutah, IL formerly of New Baden, IL, born Feb. 14, 1910 in New Athens, IL, died Monday, Apr. 21, 2014 at Silver Creek Assisted Living in Mascoutah, IL.

Marcella was a homemaker; member of Holy Childhood Catholic Church in Mascoutah, HCCCW; former member of St. George Catholic Church in New...

Apr 17, 2014

Catherine A. Kehrer, nee Christ, 87, of New Memphis, IL, born June 13, 1926 in Mascoutah, IL, died Thursday, Apr. 17, 2014 at her residence.

Catherine was a homemaker and a member of St. George Catholic Church in New Baden, IL.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Albert and Ottilia, nee Wolfersberger, Christ;...

Apr 8, 2014

Eugene H. Otten, 68, of St. Libory, IL born Aug. 10, 1945 in St. Libory, IL, died Tuesday, April 8, 2014 at MarKa Nursing Home in Mascoutah, IL.

He was a retired meat cutter for Schnucks and an avid St. Louis Cardinals fan, a member of St. Liborius Catholic Church, St. Libory; American Legion Post 683, St....

Apr 5, 2014

Dorothy Marie Schubert, nee Briscoe, 89, of Bridge City, TX, born December 27, 1924 in Lebanon, IL, passed away Saturday, April 5, 2014. Dorothy was a sweet and gentle soul with a great sense of humor and liked to tease and play jokes on everyone. She was an excellent speller, great with crossword puzzles and...

Mar 19, 2014

William A. Quisenberry, Jr., 86, of rural Addieville, IL, born Dec. 18, 1927 in East St. Louis, IL, died Wednesday, Mar. 19, 2014 at Barnes-Jewish Hospital, St. Louis, MO.

He was retired from Illinois Central Railroad; a retired carpenter; was a member of the Carpenters Local 480, Freeburg, IL; and served in the U. S. Army Air...