Obituaries

Dec 22, 2024

   Jeanette A. Zinck, nee Fritz, 88, of Mascoutah, IL born Sept. 17, 1936, in Mascoutah, IL, died Sunday, Dec. 22, 2024, at St. Joseph’s Hospital, Breese, IL. 

   Jeanette was a retired postal worker from the Mascoutah Post Office. She was a member of St. John United Church of Christ, Mascoutah and Mascoutah V.F.W. Auxiliary.

   She is preceded in death...

Dec 21, 2024

   Lauri D. Coates, nee Crumley, 62, of Mascoutah, IL born Jan. 15, 1962, in Scott AFB, IL died Saturday, Dec. 21, 2024, at Bria of Mascoutah. 

   Lauri was a homemaker and worked in civil service.

   She is preceded in death by her father, Larry D. Crumley.

   Lauri is survived by her mother, Marilou S., nee Schanz, Crumley; her husband,...

Dec 8, 2024

Leonard E. Cleary, Jr., 80, of Mascoutah, IL born Aug. 6, 1944, in Chicago, IL died Sunday, Dec. 8, 2024, at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, MO. 

Leonard was a former assistant state’s attorney for St. Clair County, IL. He was a member of the Holy Childhood Catholic Church in Mascoutah. He enjoyed piloting small aircraft in his spare time. Leonard...

Dec 2, 2024

James “Jim” P. Thompson, 70, of Freeburg, IL born June 19, 1954, in Belleville, IL died Monday, Dec. 2, 2024, at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, MO. 

 Jim retired from the north Chrystler Plant in Fenton, MO. He also drove tractors for Eckert’s Family Farms as what he called his “fun job”. He was a member of the Local 136 in...

Nov 30, 2024

   William “Bill” Feldman, 83, of Mascoutah, IL born Sept. 24, 1941, in Brooklyn, NY died Saturday, Nov. 30, 2024, at Belleville Memorial Hospital. 

    Bill retired as a CMSgt. from the U. S. Air Force after 26 years of service and then worked civil service at Langley AFB as Deputy Commander of the Services Squadron. He was a U....

Nov 28, 2024

   Carla Ann Caskey, nee Brand, 69, of Mascoutah, IL born May 12, 1955, in Portland, OR died Thursday, Nov. 28, 2024, at her home. 

   Carla was a homemaker. She enjoyed gardening, collecting rocks, and spending time with her grandchildren.

   She is preceded in death by her parents, Elwin “Carl” and Judy Ann, nee Amie, Brand, a brother, Elwin “Buddy”...

Nov 23, 2024

 Gene D. Gove, 70, of Mascoutah, IL born July 1, 1954, in Greenville, SC died Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024, at Bria of Mascoutah. 

 Gene was a retired motorcycle mechanic. 

 He is preceded in death by his parents, Joe and Elizabeth, nee Clifton, Gove.

 He is survived by two sons, Steven (Patricia) Gove and Gene Gove; four grandchildren, Jospeh, David, Jacob, and Cameron Gove;...

Nov 21, 2024

Mary Lou Biebel, nee Winkeler, 83, of Mascoutah, IL born Aug. 4, 1941, in Breese, IL died Thursday, Nov. 21, 2024, at Memorial Care Center in Belleville, IL. 

 Mary Lou was a homemaker and a member of Holy Childhood Catholic Church in Mascoutah. 

 She is preceded in death by her parents, George and Rose, nee Wilken, Winkeler, her husband, Oliver L. C....

Nov 14, 2024

Melba J. Wiggins, nee Anderson, 82, of Mascoutah, born Sept. 12, 1942, in Hohenwald, TN died Thursday, Nov. 14, 2024, at her home.

Melba was a retired beautician.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Owen and Ruth, nee Smith, Anderson, a daughter, Vickie Wiggins.

She is survived by her husband, Allen...

Nov 12, 2024

Eileen J. Wiederanders, nee Durre,100, of Valley Park, MO formerly, a 60-year resident of Mascoutah, born Nov. 9, 1924, in Payne, OH, died Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2024, at St. Clare Hospital, Fenton, MO.

Eileen was a homemaker and a 53-year member of P. E. O. Sisterhood.

She is preceded in death by her parents, William...

Nov 8, 2024

Joshua L. “Josh” Duffie, 45, of Smithton, IL, born on June 3, 1979, in Belleville, IL, passed away on Friday, Nov. 8, 2024, at Memorial Hospital in Belleville, IL.

Josh worked for Vee-Jay Cement Contracting Company in St. Louis, MO.  He was a member of the Son of the American Legion in St. Libory IL and Laborers...

Nov 2, 2024

Charlotte H. “Blondie” Wombacher, nee Albers, 89, of Mascoutah, IL, born Sept. 8, 1935, in Lively Grove, IL died Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024, at her home.

Charlotte retired alongside her husband, Dan, at Dan’s Used Cars and Parts and White Top Inn Tavern in Mascoutah, IL.  She was a member of Holy Childhood Catholic Church and the...

Oct 30, 2024

It is with heartfelt sadness that we announce the passing of Diana Lynn (nee Wonycott) Burt on October 30, 2024, in Mascoutah, IL. Diana Lynn (nee Wonycott) Burt was born on June 30, 1949, in Newport News, Virginia.

She was a special education teacher for 14 years in Marissa, IL early in her career. Later, she was...

Oct 24, 2024

Ruth Ann Beaubien (Martin), 82, of O'Fallon, IL, formerly of Mascoutah, IL, born Sept. 29, 1942, in Mascoutah, IL died Thursday, Oct. 24, 2024, at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital, O’Fallon, IL.

Ruthie was a retired administrative assistant, a loving wife, mother, and grandmother.  Her recent passions were her little dog, Tami and just relaxing and enjoying retirement life...

Oct 20, 2024

Dale Owen Elbe, 87, of Mascoutah, IL born Jan. 20, 1937, in East St. Louis, IL died Sunday, Oct. 20, 2024, at Silver Creek Assisted Living in Mascoutah.

Dale was a retired owner and operator of a trucking distribution company for many years. He was a member of Holy Childhood Catholic Church, Mascoutah, IL, 4th Degree Grand...

Oct 17, 2024

Donna E. Grodeon, nee Legler, 90 of Mascoutah, IL, born Feb. 5, 1934, in Mason City, IA, passed away peacefully on Thursday, Oct. 17, 2024, at Brightly Senior Living in Mascoutah.

Donna worked alongside her husband, Keith, for over 50 years at State Farm Insurance in Mascoutah and her greatest joy was spending time with her family....

Oct 12, 2024

Sandra L. Haffner, nee Etling, 78, of Belleville, IL, born May 10, 1946, in Belleville, IL, died Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, at St. Paul’s Senior Community, Belleville, IL.

Sandra was a retired cosmetologist after 35 years of service and worked for Adams Auction Service. She was a member of St. John United Church of Christ in Mascoutah,...

Oct 12, 2024

Arlene E. Hundelt, nee Koeller, 89, of St. Libory, IL, born Jan. 1, 1935, in St. Libory, IL died Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, at the Freeburg Care Center in Freeburg, IL.

Arlene was a homemaker and retired cook from various employments, a member of St. Liborius Catholic Church, St. Liborius Council of Catholic Women, and St. Libory...

Oct 7, 2024

Roseann Hollis, nee Johnson, 81, of Mascoutah, IL, born Dec. 5, 1942, in Seattle, WA, died Monday, Oct. 7, 2024, at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital in O’Fallon, IL.

Roseann was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and a great friend to everyone around her.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Harold and Betty Ann, nee...

Sep 28, 2024

Lori A. Grawitch, nee Cleveland, 63, of Mascoutah, IL, born Aug. 12, 1961, in East St. Louis, IL, died Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024, at her home.

Lori was a registered nurse, working her entire nursing career at Belleville Memorial Hospital and was a member of Holy Childhood Catholic Church in Mascoutah.

She is preceded in...