Obituaries

Helen M Bechtoldt

Feb 28, 2024

Helen M. Bechtoldt, 96, of Mascoutah, IL, born Nov. 10, 1927, in Mascoutah, IL, died Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2024, at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital in O’Fallon, IL.

Helen was a retired civil service employee from Scott AFB, a member of Holy Childhood Catholic Church in Mascoutah and the HCCCW.

She was preceded in death by her...

Clarence P Richards

Feb 26, 2024

Clarence P. Richards, 95, of Germantown, IL, born March 26, 1928, in Chicago, IL died February 26, 2024, at Belleville Memorial Hospital.

Clarence was a retired pressman for Marlo Graphics. He was a member of Holy Childhood Catholic Church, Mascoutah; K of C Council 4380, Mascoutah; lifetime member of V.F.W. Post 7682, Mascoutah; American Legion Post 321,...

Clarence Lorraine "Butzer" Vogel

Feb 13, 2024

Clarence Lorraine “Butzer” Vogel, 71, of Mascoutah, IL born Feb. 25, 1952, in Belleville, IL died Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2024, at Cedar Ridge Health Care Center, Lebanon, IL.

Clarence was a 1971 graduate from Belleville West High School and worked various jobs.  He enjoyed watching Blues hockey and Cardinals baseball.  Clarence was a member of St. John...

Annette I. Milford

Feb 3, 2024

Annette I. Milford, 72, of Mascoutah, IL formerly of Freeburg, IL born Nov. 30, 1951, in Belleville, IL died Saturday, Feb. 3, 2024, at Brightly Senior Living, Mascoutah, IL.

Annette received her masters degree in English at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville.  She was a staff editor for various professors at Washington University in St. Louis, MO.

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Virginia M Funk

Feb 1, 2024

Virginia Mary Funk, nee Koeller, 92, of Freeburg, IL, born April 24, 1931, in Fayetteville Twp., IL, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, Feb. 1, 2024.

Virginia and her husband, Verlan “Buddy” Funk, were married on April 11, 1950. In May of the same year, they began a successful trucking and farming business (Verlan Funk Truck...

Doris B. Rehmer

Jan 31, 2024

Doris B. Rehmer, nee Kuklinski, 96, of Fayetteville, IL born April 22, 1927, in Engelmann Twp., IL died Wednesday, January 31, 2024, at Anderson Hospital, Maryville, IL.

Doris was a homemaker and ran several businesses.  She was a member at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Freeburg, IL and former member of St. Pancratius Catholic Church in Fayetteville,...

Ruth M Klingelhoefer

Jan 28, 2024

Ruth M. Klingelhoefer, nee Leonard, 90, of Mascoutah, IL, born March 25, 1933, in Germantown, IL, died Sunday, Jan. 28, 2024, at Brightly Senior Living, Mascoutah.

Ruth was a retired utility billing clerk for the city of Mascoutah after 20 years of service. She was a member of Holy Childhood Catholic Church in Mascoutah and the HCCCW....

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.