Obituaries

Alexander A. Spencer

Jan 25, 2024

Alexander A. Spencer, 36, of Mascoutah, IL born Sept. 22, 1987, in Belleville, IL died Thursday, Jan. 25, 2024, at his home.

Alex was an automobile mechanic.

He was preceded in death by his father, Brian A. Spencer; a maternal grandmother, Patricia Bodewes.

Alex is survived by his mother, Bernadine (Greg) Bodewes-Wagganer; three...

Ryan Cameron Kildea

Jan 24, 2024

It is with immense sorrow that we announce the passing of our beloved son and brother, Ryan Cameron Kildea. Ryan was born on December 31, 1993, at Travis Air Force Base in Fairfield, California and passed away on January 24, 2024, at the age of 30 in Shawnee, Kansas.

From a young age, Ryan enjoyed singing songs,...

Jo Ann R Funk

Jan 22, 2024

Jo Ann R. Funk, nee Krausz, born Feb. 28, 1939, in Belleville, IL, passed away peacefully at her home in Mascoutah with her beloved children and grandchildren by her side.

Jo Ann was employed at Memorial Hospital PBX Communications Department for 32 years. Her past employment consisted of working for Brent Bergheger Automobile Dealership and Robert “Chick”...

Terry L Brown

Jan 18, 2024

Terry L. Brown, 72, of Mascoutah, IL born Dec. 5, 1951, died Thursday, Jan. 18, 2024, at his home.

Terry was a retired Sergeant First Class from the U. S. Army.

He was preceded in death by his parents, James A. and Edna L., nee Lynn, Brown and a brother, Dan Brown.

He...

Danny E. Kleeman

Jan 18, 2024

Danny E. Kleeman, 77, of Marissa, IL born Feb. 18, 1946, in Tell City, IN died Thursday, Jan. 18, 2024, at his home.

Danny was a retired boilermaker and welder.  He was a member of the Boilermakers Local 374.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Ambrose and Florence, nee Holland, Kleeman, a brother,...

Bonnie S Cameron

Jan 17, 2024

Bonnie S. Cameron, nee Mattison, 78, of Mascoutah, IL born Dec. 5, 1945, in East St. Louis, IL died Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2024, at Barnes-Jewish Hospital, St. Louis, MO.

Bonnie was a retired administrative assistant for the maintenance department at Mascoutah High School.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Arthur and Francis M.,...

Donald X. Jung

Jan 16, 2024

Donald Xavier Jung, 83, of Mascoutah, Illinois, born September 1, 1940, in Fayetteville, Illinois, died Tuesday, January 16, 2024, at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital, O’Fallon, Illinois.

Don grew up on a farm in Fayetteville, Illinois.  His mom and dad taught him the value of hard work, the love of family, and to treat others with respect.  He displayed...

Dolores M Bechtoldt

Jan 13, 2024

Dolores M. “Dee” Bechtoldt, nee Zimmerman, 97, of Mascoutah, IL, born May 10, 1926, in St. Morgan, IL, died Saturday, Jan. 13, 2024, at MarKa Nursing Home.

Dolores was a retired secretary, a loving homemaker, a member of Holy Childhood Catholic Church in Mascoutah and the HCCCW.

She was preceded in death by her parents,...

Firmin D. Lanter

Jan 10, 2024

Firmin D. Lanter, 89, of Mascoutah, IL born Aug. 31, 1934, in Mascoutah, IL died Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2024, at his home.

Firmin was a retired grain and swine farmer and was a custodian for St. Clair Catholic School in O’Fallon, IL for many years.  Firmin was a member of Holy Childhood Catholic Church, Mascoutah, IL, and...

Robert J. "Boozie" Buescher

Dec 29, 2023

Robert J. “Boozie” Buescher, 80, of St. Libory, IL, born in St. Libory, IL on July 20, 1943, died Friday, Dec. 29, 2023, at St. Louis University Hospital.

Robert was a retired truck driver and former owner and operator of Buescher’s (Boozie’s) Tavern in St. Libory.  He enjoyed spending time with family, grandkids, and great grandkids. He...

Pamela Denise Meekins

Dec 24, 2023

It is with broken hearts that we are forced to say goodbye to our beloved Pamela. Pamela Denise Meekins was born on January 26, 1972, at Scott Air Force Base in Belleville, Illinois.  She was the youngest of four daughters of Grace Delores and Major William Earl Meekins.  She left us suddenly on December 24, 2023, due to injuries...

Mary Ann Greten

Dec 10, 2023

Mary Ann Greten, 90, of St. Libory, IL, born Oct 20, 1933, in St. Libory, IL died Sunday, Dec. 10, 2023, at Villas at St. James in Breese, IL.

Mary Ann was a homemaker, a member of St. Liborius Catholic Church, St. Liborius Council of Catholic Women, and St. Libory American Legion Auxiliary.

She is...

Tate James Stoeckl

Dec 9, 2023

Tate James Stoeckl

May 16th, 2023-December 9th, 2023

Our Sweet Angel Baby Forever 🤍

Celebration of Life will be held at Mascoutah Visitor Center on Thursday December 14th, 2023 from 4pm-9pm

Memorials can be sent to Tate’s big brother London. Checks payable to London Surmeier Regions bank Mascoutah, IL.

Lavern A Bischoff

Dec 6, 2023

Lavern A Bischoff, nee Dintelmann, 88, of McKinney, TX formerly of Mascoutah, IL born June 19, 1935, in Monroe County, IL died Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2023, at Grand Brook Memory Care, McKinney, TX.

Lavern was a retired city clerk from the City of Mascoutah after 24 years of employment, a member of St. John United Church of...

Brent Tyler Buss

Dec 5, 2023

Brent Tyler Buss, 40, of Venedy, IL, passed away Tuesday, December 5, 2023, in Venedy, IL. Brent was born November 18, 1983, to Gary and Gayle, nee Surmeier, Buss.

Brent was a 2002 graduate of Okawville High School. He grew up playing baseball and basketball, something he instilled and shared with his children later in life. He...

Michael A. D'Avy

Dec 4, 2023

Michael A. D’Avy, 65, of Belleville, IL, born Feb. 18, 1958, in Houma, LA, died Monday, Dec. 4, 2023, at St. Paul’s Senior Living Center, Belleville, IL.

Michael was a retired custodian for T. S. Cooley Magnet School in Lake Charles, LA, where he leaves many friends and loved ones.  He was a member of Holy Childhood...

Robert C Gottschammer

Dec 2, 2023

Robert Craig Gottschammer, 67, of Fayetteville, IL, born June 12, 1956, in Belleville, IL, died Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023, at Memorial Hospital, Belleville, IL.

Robert was a retired truck driver, retired from the Fayetteville Fire Department, former member of Kaskaskia Port District, and former Fayetteville Village Trustee.  In his younger years, he loved to fish, hunt, ride...

Janice A Lohman

Dec 1, 2023

Janice A. Lohman, nee Koch, 82, of St. Libory, IL born April 9, 1941, in Belleville, IL died Friday, Dec. 1, 2023, at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital, O’Fallon, IL. Janice retired as secretary from Johannisburg Grade School after 22 years of employment.  She was a member of St. Liborius Catholic Church, St. Liborius CCW, and the St. Libory American Legion...

David L Gorman

Nov 30, 2023

David L. Gorman, 59, of Mascoutah, IL, born Sept. 23, 1964, died Thursday, Nov. 30, 2023, at BJC Evelyn’s House in Creve Coeur, MO.

David was the information technology director for Schnuck Markets, Inc. of Maryland Heights, MO.  He was an avid golfer, enjoyed bowling, travelling, sports, was a Blues and Cardinals fan, and loved spending time...

Paul A. Thessing

Nov 29, 2023

Paul A. Thessing, 78, of Freeburg, IL formally of St. Libory, IL born March 23, 1945, in Belleville, IL died Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2023, at his home. Paul was a retired maintenance mechanic from the Baldwin Power Plant.  He was a member of St. Liborius Catholic Church and IBEW Local 51.

He was preceded in death by...