Obituaries

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...

Martha J. Fellin, Dhm

Nov 28, 2023

Martha J. Fellin, DHM, 98, of Holyoke, MA formerly of Mascoutah, IL, born Dec. 21, 1924, in Engelmann Twp., IL died Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2023, at the Marian Center, Holyoke, MA.

Martha was a secretary for Union Electric, a member of the religious order, Daughters of the Heart of Mary, and a member of Holy Childhood Catholic...

Larry M Schreiber

Nov 21, 2023

Larry M. Schreiber, 87, of Waterloo, IL, born Oct. 21, 1936, in Evansville, IN died Tuesday, Nov. 21, 2023, at The Colonnade Senior Living, O’Fallon, IL.

Larry was the retired owner and operator of Schreiber’s Auto Body.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Lawrence and Verna, nee Davis, Schreiber, his wife, Roberta, nee...

Andrew J. Huber

Nov 20, 2023

Andrew J. Huber, 57, of Mascoutah, IL, born March 7, 1966, in Belleville, IL died Monday, Nov. 20, 2023, at his home. Andy was a laborer for local 742 in Mascoutah, a pilot car driver for Huber Transport Services, and a retired member for the Mascoutah Volunteer Fire Co.

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

William F. Watson

Nov 15, 2023

Bill Watson, 86, of LaSalle, Illinois, passed away of cancer peacefully at the Cedar Ridge Care Center in Lebanon, Illinois.

Bill was born in 1938 to Mary and Dr. Francis Watson. He attended St. Bede High School, where he played football. Bill served in the Army and was honorably discharged. He worked at Libbey-Owens-Ford. He loved the...

Doris L Bergkoetter

Nov 15, 2023

Doris L. Bergkoetter, nee Milloshewski, 80, of Fairview Heights, IL, born April 7, 1943, in Chicago, IL., died Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2023, at her home. Doris was retired from Illinois Power Co. and a loving homemaker. She loved attending her grandchildren’s sporting events and Cardinal baseball. She was a tremendously, selfless woman with a beautiful spirit. Doris took all...

Robert G. "Bob" Conreaux

Nov 9, 2023

Robert G. “Bob” Conreaux, 63, of Mascoutah, IL, born Jan. 26, 1960, in Granite City, IL died Thursday, Nov. 9, 2023, at St. Louis University Hospital.

Bob was a retired corrosion supervisor for Ameren and a member of the Knights of Columbus, Council 4380.  He enjoyed fishing at the Lake of the Ozarks, deer hunting, card games,...

Min K Johnson

Nov 8, 2023

Min Karen Johnson, nee Schuessler, 70, passed away on Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2023, at home surrounded by her family.  Min was born on May 1, 1953, in Belleville, IL the daughter of Stanley O Schuessler, Elva W (Borrenpohl) Schuessler, and Martha M (Haier) Schuessler.  On November 29, 1996, she married the love of her life, Joseph O Johnson, Sr....

Sean M. Nolan

Nov 5, 2023

Sean M. Nolan, 51, of Mascoutah, IL, born July 22, 1972, in Casper, WY died Sunday, Nov. 5, 2023, at his home.

Sean was a retired communication specialist for the Department of Defense.  He enjoyed hunting, traveling, riding his motorcycle, coaching softball, and baseball.  Sean loved spending time with his family and friends.  Sean was a devoted...