Obituaries

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...

Aug 6, 2023

Jonathan C. Crowe, 62, of Collinsville, IL, born April 30, 1961, in Sterling, IL died Sunday, Aug. 6, 2023, at Anderson Hospital, Maryville, IL.

Jonathan was a retired account manager for Frito-Lay.

He is preceded in death by his father, Charles L. Crowe, and brother-in-law, Brett Blume.

He is survived by his mother,...

Jul 28, 2023

Chad D. Wisneski, 33, of St. Louis, MO, born Aug. 30, 1989, in Belleville, IL died Friday, July 28, 2023.

Chad worked various jobs in the restaurant industry.

He is preceded in death by his paternal grandpa, William “Bill” Wisneski.

Chad is survived by his wife, Angeline; father, Doug (Jennifer) Wisneski; his mother,...

Jul 24, 2023

Patricia Amy Schroeder, nee Lill, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 24, 2023 at Silver Creek Assisted Living Facility in Mascoutah, IL, lovingly surrounded by family.  Born on St. Patrick’s Day, she enjoyed living up to her namesake by wearing green and calling herself a leprechaun all the way through to her 101st birthday.

Pat was proud...

Jul 22, 2023

Ruth M. Wilhelm, nee Karpel, 90, of Mascoutah, IL, born June 26, 1933, in Mascoutah, IL died Saturday, July 22, 2023, at Freeburg Care Center.

Ruth was retired from civil service at Scott AFB where she worked for MAC and U.S. TRANSCOM. She was an active member of Holy Childhood parish, Holy Childhood Council of Catholic Women...

Jul 19, 2023

Sandra A. Haas, nee Christ, 77, of Mascoutah, IL, born Feb. 2, 1946, in New Memphis, IL died Wednesday, July 19, 2023, at Select Specialty Hospital, Town and Country, MO.

Sandy was employed at Dauber Pharmacy for 27 years and later worked 20 years for Dr. Fischer at Lebanon Chiropractic. She was a member of Holy Childhood...

Jul 14, 2023

Charles H. Graham, 60, of New Memphis, IL born Oct. 1, 1962, in Joliet, IL died Friday, July 14, 2023, at his residence.

Charles was a retired union carpenter, a member of Carpenters Local 662, loved hunting, fishing, camping and was a lover of the outdoors.

He was preceded in death by his father, Howard...

Jul 8, 2023

Henry B. “Tex” Browder II, 82, of Mascoutah, IL born Feb. 5, 1941, in Sumter, SC died Saturday, July 8, 2023, at his residence.

Tex was a retired coal miner for Peabody Coal.  He loved hunting, fishing, flint knapping, his Indian heritage, and family.  Tex was a United States Army veteran.

He was preceded in...

Jul 5, 2023

Shirley A. Martin, nee Reinneck, 86, of Belleville, IL born Nov. 3, 1936, in Mascoutah, IL died Wednesday, July 5, 2023, at Freeburg Care Center.

Shirley was loved by all who knew her.  Her warm, caring nature and cheerful disposition drew people to her.  Her sense of adventure and desire to live life to the fullest, helped...

Jul 3, 2023

Jacqueline M. “Jackie” Mueller, 62, of Freeburg, IL born March 12, 1961, in Red Bud, IL died July 3, 2023, at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital, O’Fallon, IL.

Jackie was a support specialist for Allsup in Belleville, IL. She was a member of St. Liborius Church, St. Libory, IL, past member of the St. Liborius Parish Council, and member...