Obituaries

Nov 5, 2023

Victor B. Albers, 101, of St. Libory, IL, born Oct. 15, 1922, in Freeburg, IL., died Sunday, Nov. 5, 2023, at Mercy Rehab and Care Center. Mr. Albers was a lifelong farmer, and in his early years, he also drove for Dressler Trucking. Victor was a member of the St. Liborius Catholic Church, a son of the American Legion...

Oct 26, 2023

Gregory C. Stepp, 75, of Mascoutah, IL, born May 11, 1948, in Macomb, IL died Thursday, Oct. 26, 2023, at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital, O’Fallon, IL.

Greg was a retired Tech Sergeant for the United States Air Force and a Vietnam War veteran.  He was a member of the VFW Post 7682 in Mascoutah and the American Softball...

Oct 22, 2023

Alvin J. “Al” Forsyth, 85, of Mascoutah, IL, born Dec. 10, 1937, in Belleville, IL died Sunday, Oct. 22, 2023, at MarKa Nursing Home, Mascoutah, IL.

Al was a retired letter carrier for the U. S. Postal Service after 28 ½ years of service and then worked for Norrenberns Foods in Freeburg and Mascoutah for 15 years....

Oct 17, 2023

George H. Kolb, Jr., 88, of Mascoutah, IL, born Nov. 16, 1934, in Mascoutah, IL died Tuesday, Oct. 17, 2023, at Marka Nursing Home, Mascoutah, IL.

George retired from Weyerhaeuser Co. where he worked for 32 years as a maintenance technician. He was a former 18-year treasurer of his local union and a U. S. Army veteran....

Oct 16, 2023

Donna Marie Cameron, 57, of Mascoutah, IL, born May 17, 1966, in Belleville, IL died Monday, Oct. 16, 2023, at Silver Creek Assisted Living, Mascoutah, IL.

Donna was the lead librarian for the East St. Louis School District 189, since 1999. She was a member of Holy Childhood Catholic Church in Mascoutah, American Library Assn., Southern Illinois...

Oct 6, 2023

Mary A. Surmeier, nee Kokenes, 90, of St. Libory, IL born Nov. 24, 1932, in Springfield, IL died Friday, Oct. 6, 2023, at her daughter’s home.

Mary was a homemaker, a CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocate) volunteer, a reader for Mindseye Radio for the blind and she was extremely proud of her Greek heritage.

She...

Oct 1, 2023

Mary “Midge” Corsi of Belleville, Illinois, beloved wife of Retired U.S. Air Force Colonel Jim Corsi, passed away unexpectedly on 1 October 2023. Midge was a dedicated teacher, bringing her love and knowledge of math to many students at Holy Childhood School in Mascoutah. Midge was stylish and creative; these talents were seen in her love of quilting, knitting,...

Sep 30, 2023

Donald J. Otten, 87, of St. Libory, IL born May 8, 1936, in St. Libory, IL died Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023, at Barnes Jewish Hospital, St. Louis, MO.

Donald was a retired carpenter working 70 years for Local 480.  He was the owner and operator of Otten Construction Inc.  Don was a member of the St. Liborius...

Sep 19, 2023

Robert Earl Wilcox, 78, of New Memphis, IL, born Oct. 24, 1944, in St. Louis, MO died Tuesday, Sept. 19, 2023, at his daughter’s home in Godfrey, IL.

Robert was retired from the St. Louis Post Dispatch where he was employed in advertising and sales and, in his earlier years, owned and operated the Tom Boy grocery...

Sep 17, 2023

Elwin C. “Carl” Brand, 90, of Mascoutah, IL, born Sept. 1, 1933, in Ruthven, IA, died Sunday, Sept. 17, 2023, at his home.

Elwin was a retired MSgt. from the US Air Force. He grew up and attended school in Ruthven, IA, where he was active in sports and graduated from high school in 1952.  Carl entered...

Sep 11, 2023

Michael G. Rud, 67, of Belleville, IL born June 16, 1956, in East St. Louis, IL died Monday, Sept. 11, 2023, at his home.

Michael worked in the IT department for various companies.

He is preceded in death by his father, Robert D. Rud.

Michael is survived by his mother, Marion V., nee...

Sep 1, 2023

Dorothy Irene Mense, nee Koeller, 88, of St. Libory, IL born Aug. 10, 1935, in St. Libory, IL died Friday, Sept. 1st, 2023, at Friendship Manor in Nashville, IL.

Dorothy was a homemaker and farmer for many years, a member of St. Liborius Catholic Church, Council of Catholic Women, and the American Legion Auxiliary, St. Libory, IL....

Aug 26, 2023

Theresa Marie Widman, nee Schuetz, 82, of Mascoutah, IL, born March 9, 1941, passed away on August 26, 2023. Born and raised in Wilkes-Barre, PA, Theresa moved to Mascoutah in 1982 living there and enjoying the rest of her life while raising her family and making wonderful friends.

After living many places around the world including The...

Aug 24, 2023

Andrea R. Hall, nee Frantzen, 56, of Mascoutah, IL born July 19, 1967, at Camp Lejeune, NC died Thursday, Aug. 24, 2023, at Memorial Hospital East, Shiloh, IL.

Andrea was a longtime employee of McDonough District Hospital in Macomb, IL.  She loved her family, German shepherds, and the Chicago Cubs.

Andrea is survived by her...

Aug 19, 2023

Vernon LeRoy Schulte, 67, of Mascoutah, IL, born June 30, 1956, in Belleville, IL, to LeRoy and Lenora, nee Friederich, Schulte, died Saturday, Aug. 19, 2023, due to an accident on the farm where he worked and loved.  Vernon is survived by his loving wife, Tina, nee Williams, whom he married July 22, 2000.

From early on,...

Aug 18, 2023

Joan E. Loucks, nee Doebert, 78, of Cahokia, IL born Dec. 28, 1944, in Belleville, IL died Friday, Aug. 18, 2023, at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital, O’Fallon, IL.

Joan was a homemaker and a member of St. John United Church of Christ in Mascoutah.  She was a wonderful wife, mother, and grandma.

She was preceded in...

Aug 14, 2023

Wayne H. Boller, 94, of Mascoutah, IL born Dec. 29, 1928, in Mascoutah, IL died Monday, Aug. 14, 2023.

Wayne was a retired Aircraft Supply Specialist for Civil Service at Scott AFB.  He was a member of St. John United Church of Christ in Mascoutah, Douglas Lodge #361 AF & AM, American Legion Post 292, Mascoutah, former...

Aug 8, 2023

Helen L. Pritchett, 89, of Mascoutah, IL, born Oct. 21, 1933, in Willisville, IL died Tuesday, Aug. 8, 2023, at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital, O’Fallon, IL.

Helen was a homemaker and a member of Central Baptist Church in Willisville, IL.  While her kids were growing up, she was the president of the PTA and a den mother for...

Aug 8, 2023

Jerome August Mueller(Jerry) was born on April 29, 1932 in Mascoutah, Illinois and peacefully went home to his heavenly Father on August 8, 2023. He is preceded in death by his parents Herman and Rosa; his eldest son Dennis; brothers, Alfred, Francis, Martin, Benjamin, Ralph and Benedict; and his sister Johanna.

Jerome is survived by his devoted...

Aug 7, 2023

Mary June O’Brien, nee Landry, 83, of New Memphis, IL born June 24, 1940, in Boston, MA died Tuesday, Aug. 7, 2023, at her home.

June was a retired paralegal for Legal Services of Eastern Missouri.

She was preceded in death by her parents, James and Mary, nee DeLucia, Landry, a son, Jerry O’Brien and...