Obituaries

Nov 15, 2012

Linda J. McCree, nee Kane, 54 of Mascoutah, IL, born Jan. 21, 1958 in Sparta, IL, died Thursday, Nov. 15, 2012 at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital, Belleville, IL. She was a homemaker, a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She was preceded in death by her father, Bruce Lee Kane. She is survived by her husband, Calvin D. McCree who she...

Nov 12, 2012

Robert Joseph Connolly, surrounded by his loving family, passed peacefully into God´s Kingdom on Nov. 12, 2012 at his home. Bob lived his exceptional life in service to his family and friends, for which they are forever grateful. Bob worked for A.G. Edwards (Wells Fargo) as an estate tax planner in the Private Client Services division. Prior to that,...

Nov 10, 2012

Sophia L. Falkner, nee Hanks, 87, of Mascoutah, IL born Jan. 7, 1925 in Marion, IL died Saturday, Nov. 10, 2012 at MarKa Nursing Home, Mascoutah, IL. She was a retired employee of Martha Manning Dress Factory; a member of St. John U.C.C., Mascoutah, IL; member of Mascoutah Moose Chapter 392 for 40 years where she helped in many...

Nov 5, 2012

Emma Cathleen Philow, 4 months, 7 days, of Mascoutah, IL, born June, 29, 2012 in St. Louis, MO died Monday, Nov. 5, 2012 at Children’s Hospital, St. Louis, MO. She was a member of Holy Childhood Catholic Church in Mascoutah, IL. Emma is survived by her parents, Stephen B. and Erin C., nee Vaughn, Philow; two brothers, Connor and...

Nov 1, 2012

Rita F. Lindner, nee Austin, 78, of Swansea, IL, born Feb. 12, 1934 in Pulaski, VA died, Thursday, Nov. 1, 2012 at Cahokia Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. She was a homemaker and member of Assembly of God Church, O’Fallon, IL. She was preceded in death by her husband, Anthony F. Lindner whom she married in Belleville, IL on Jan....

Oct 21, 2012

Ralph H. Sandheinrich, 88, of St. Libory, IL, born Jan. 10, 1924 in St. Libory, IL, died Sunday, Oct. 21, 2012 at Rosewood Care Center, Swansea, IL. He was retired from Kasco Company of St. Louis and also a retired water operator for the village of St. Libory; a member of St. Liborius Catholic Church, St. Libory; St. Libory...

Oct 20, 2012

Raymond E. Stephens, 73, of Mascoutah, IL, born Sept. 11, 1939 in Helena, AR died Saturday, Oct. 20, 2012 at Memorial Hospital in Belleville, IL. Raymond was a retired SMSgt. from the United States Air Force. He was preceded in death by his wife, Magdalena, nee Massong, Stephens who died Nov. 18, 2011, his parents, A.G. and Aleen, nee...

Oct 15, 2012

Albert W. Graul, Jr., 75, of Gravette, AR formerly of Mascoutah, IL, born Sept. 1, 1937 in Mascoutah, IL, died Monday, Oct. 15, 2012 at the Washington Regional Medical Center in Fayetteville, AR. Albert was retired from Contel Telephone Co.; a member of St. John United Church of Christ, Mascoutah, IL; Mascoutah Douglas Lodge #361 AF & AM; Shriners...

Oct 12, 2012

Andrew P. “Andy” Dickhaut, 76, of Mascoutah, IL, born July 27, 1936 in Mascoutah, IL died Friday, Oct. 12, 2012 at his residence. Andy was a retired truck driver from Heberer Equipment Co. in Mascoutah, IL and a farmer.  He was a former member of Holy Childhood Catholic Church in Mascoutah. He was preceded in death by his parents,...

Oct 10, 2012

Ethel Anna Friederich, nee Middendorf, 89, of Holmen, WI formerly of Mascoutah, IL born Oct. 17, 1922 in Venedy, IL, died Wednesday, Oct. 10, 2012, at Onalaska Care Center, Onalaska, WI. Ethel was a homemaker. She is preceded in death by her husband, Alvin J. Friederich whom she married in St. Libory, IL, Nov. 6, 1940 and who died...

Oct 3, 2012

Gary L. Vielweber, Jr., 34, of Columbus, GA formerly of Freeburg, IL, born Apr. 8, 1978, in Belleville, IL, departed this life Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2012, in a roofing accident. Gary attended Freeburg Community High School and had been roofing the majority of his adult life. He enjoyed biking, fishing, old model Fords, and being surrounded by his family...

Sep 20, 2012

Maysel Inez Flamuth Goss, nee Scott, 90, of Lincoln, NE, formerly of Mascoutah, IL, born Mar. 15, 1922 in Victoria, MO, died Thursday, Sept. 20, 2012. Maysel graduated from DeSoto High School.  She was a retired secretary for the Mascoutah School District. She was a member of St. John’s United Church of Christ and the Women’s Guild in Mascoutah,...

Sep 11, 2012

Vernon R. Carr, Sr., 87, of Mascoutah, IL, formerly of St. Louis, MO born June 15, 1925 in St. Louis, MO, died Tuesday Sept. 11, 2012, at Cedar Hurst in Shiloh, IL. He was the retired owner and operator of E. J. Simmons Upholstery Co., Inc. in St. Louis, MO; a member of American Legion Post 58, Belleville; and...

Sep 10, 2012

Roger D. Scroggins, 55, of Mascoutah, IL, born March 17, 1957 in East St. Louis, IL, died Monday Sept. 10, 2012, at his residence. He was a facilities engineer at St. Clare Catholic School in O’Fallon, IL; retired from the U. S. Air Force; and a veteran of Desert Storm. He was a former baseball and hockey coach at...

Aug 27, 2012

Emmaline “Emma” Dawson, nee Harris, 91, of Mascoutah, IL, born June 28, 1921 in Willisville, IL, died Monday, Aug. 27, 2012 at Terrace on the Park in Mascoutah, IL. Emma was a homemaker and a member of First Baptist Church in Mascoutah. She was preceded in death by her husband, Herbert Dawson, whom she married July 8, 1939 and...

Aug 25, 2012

Virgil Smith, Jr., 82, of Mascoutah, IL, born Nov. 5, 1929 in Beaver Falls, PA, died Saturday, Aug. 25, 2012 at the Assisted Living Facility at Silver Creek in Mascoutah, IL.

Virgil was a retired MSgt from the U. S. Air Force as an X-ray technician. He was a...

Aug 23, 2012

Robert L. Haege, 92, of Mascoutah, IL, born May 22, 1920 at New Memphis Station, IL, died Thursday, Aug. 23, 2012 at the MarKa Nursing Home in Mascoutah, IL. After graduation from Mascoutah High School, Bob attended Rankin School and then worked at Curtis Wright. He joined the Marine Corps and served in the Pacific during WW II. After...

Aug 21, 2012

Orville T. Etling, 90, of Mascoutah, IL born Oct. 7, 1921 in Belleville, IL died Tuesday, Aug. 21, 2012 at Four Fountains Convalescent Center, Belleville, IL. He was a retired miller and farmer and was also a WW II Army veteran. He was preceded in death by his wife, Carmel, nee Bruning, Etling whom he married in Belleville, IL...

Aug 17, 2012

Ardell J. Mueller, Sr., 84, of New Baden, IL, born Nov. 6, 1927 in Belleville, IL, died Friday, Aug. 17, 2012 at Terrace on the Park, Mascoutah, IL. Ardell was retired from Civil Service at Scott Air Force Base and was also a retired farmer.  He was a member of St. John United Church of Christ in Mascoutah; member...

Aug 17, 2012

Ralph E. Vogt, Sr., 72, of Fayetteville, IL, born Feb. 18, 1940 in St. Louis, MO, died Friday, Aug. 17, 2012 at his residence. Ralph was retired from the United States Army, retired molder for Modern Foundry in Mascoutah and Century Brass in Swansea; and was a US Army Desert Storm veteran. He was preceded in death by his...