David "Shorty" L Groff
Dec 11, 2025
David L. “Shorty” Groff, 78, of Mascoutah, IL, born March 28, 1947, in Clinton, MO died Thursday, Dec. 11, 2025, at his home.
Shorty was a retired installer and repairman on business systems for Verizon, a member of St. John United Church of Christ, Mascoutah, lifetime member of Mascoutah Sportsman’s Club, flagman and lifetime member of Allied Auto Racing Assn., Mascoutah...
Sara Ann Schmersahl
Dec 8, 2025
Sara Ann Schmersahl, 43, of Okawville, IL, born Mar. 18, 1982, in Sparta, IL, passed away peacefully on Monday, Dec. 8, 2025, at her home.
Sara was a Class of 2000 graduate of Okawville High School. She went to work at the First National Bank of Okawville as a bank teller and recently bookkeeper for many years. Sara was a big...
John H. McCants, Jr.
Dec 5, 2025
John H. McCants, Jr., 87, of Mascoutah, IL, born Feb. 18, 1938, in Ridgeville, SC, passed away peacefully Friday, Dec. 5, 2025, at his home. John retired as a Chief Master Sergeant from the U.S. Air Force after 27 years of service, and retired from civil service at Scott Air Force Base after another 29 years of service. He was...
Almont "Al" R. Shortsleeves
Dec 5, 2025
Almont "Al" R. Shortsleeves, 71, with deep sorrow we announce the passing of Almont "Al" Shortsleeves on December 5th at home. He was born on May 7th, 1954, in Vermont.
Al retired as a Master Sergeant after 23 years of service to the United States Air Force. He later worked for Unisys at Scott AFB. Al was a lifetime...
Adeline Ann Friederich
Dec 3, 2025
Adeline Ann (nee Johnson) Friederich, age 96, passed away peacefully December 3, 2025.
Ada was born October 15, 1929, in Albers, IL as the 10th of 12 children of William and Annie (Schulte) Johnson. She was a member of Holy Childhood of Jesus Church in Mascoutah, IL.
Ada married Harold Friederich in 1949 recently celebrating 76 years of marriage....
Robert H Bergkoetter
Nov 27, 2025
Robert H. Bergkoetter, 86, of Fairview Heights, IL, born Oct. 13, 1939, in Lively Grove, IL., died Thursday, Nov. 27, 2025, at his home.
Robert was a retired chemical operator from Monsanto, a member of Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Fairview Heights, IL and a U. S. Army veteran.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Aloys and Frances, nee Behrmann, Bergkoetter,...
James R. "Bone" Swain
Nov 11, 2025
James R. “Bone” Swain, 70, of Mascoutah, IL, born Aug. 1, 1955, in Peoria, IL died Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2025, at his home.
James was a retired teamster delivery driver.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Clayton R. and Doris L., nee Jones, Swain.
James is survived by his wife, Ruth E., nee Timper, Swain; sister, Janet (Harold) Etling; in-laws, Margie...
Delmer P. Scheurer
Nov 6, 2025
Delmer P. Scheurer, 99, of Trenton, IL, born Aug. 31, 1926, in Shiloh Valley Township, IL died Thursday, Nov. 6, 2025, at The Colonnade Senior Living, O’Fallon, IL.
Delmer was a retired grain farmer. He was a member of First United Methodist Church in Lebanon, IL, Veterans of Foreign Wars, and the Farm Bureau. Delmer was a United States Korean War...
Roxie L. Jones
Nov 5, 2025
Roxie L. Jones, nee Fink, 68, of Mascoutah, IL, born Nov. 14, 1956, in Hastings, NE died Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2025, at Memorial Hospital, Shiloh, IL.
Roxie was a retired Personnel Specialist for the United States Air Force and worked as an instructional aid for Mascoutah School District 19. She was a member of Mascoutah First Baptist Church and...
Irma E Jesenick
Nov 2, 2025
Irma E. Jesenick, nee Klein, 91, of Mascoutah, IL, born July 7, 1934, in Mascoutah, IL, died Sunday, Nov. 2, 2025, at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital in O’Fallon, IL.
Irma was a homemaker and former bookkeeper for businesses in the Mascoutah area and a member of Holy Childhood Catholic Church in Mascoutah.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Arthur J. and...
Edna R. Hite
Nov 1, 2025
Edna R. Hite, nee Hancock, 92, of Mascoutah, IL, born Apr. 10, 1933, in Parrot, VA died Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025, at Freeburg Care Center.
Edna was a homemaker who loved raising her six children and taking care of her grandchildren.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Cecil and Alma, nee Cressell, Hancock, her husband, Donald G....
Roger L. Grodeon
Oct 31, 2025
Roger L. Grodeon, 82, of Mascoutah, IL, born June 15, 1943, in Belleville, IL died Friday, Oct. 31, 2025, at Freeburg Care Center.
Roger was a retired 40-year veteran of the Postal Service, retiring as Postmaster of Oakdale, IL. He was a member of Bethel United Methodist Church in Mascoutah where he served as Church School Secretary for 30...
Michael J. Hiemer
Oct 28, 2025
Michael J. Hiemer, 53, of Mascoutah, IL, born Jan. 3, 1972, in Belleville, IL died Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2025, at St. Elizabeth Hospital, O’Fallon, IL.
Michael was a retired carpenter and a member of Carpenter’s Union Local 662 in Freeburg, IL.
He is preceded in death by his parents, August and Ethel, nee Haas, Hiemer and a brother, Daniel...
Roger E. Richter
Oct 25, 2025
Roger E. Richter, 74, of Mascoutah, IL, born August 8, 1951, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025.
He was the devoted and loving husband of Rita and the proud father of six daughters: Jamie (Dan) Mobley, Laura (Chad) Yarber, Megan (Rico) Santana, Audrey (Dave) Schulenberg, Lauren (Mike) Ratulowski, and Kelsey Quade (Zac Cochran).
He...
Daniel J. Mueth, Jr.
Oct 24, 2025
Daniel J. Mueth, Jr., 72, of Mascoutah, IL, born Aug. 7, 1953, in Belleville, IL died Friday, Oct. 24, 2025, at his home.
Daniel was a retired grain farmer.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Daniel V. and Rose Marie, nee Neff, Mueth, Sr., and a brother, Stephen Mueth.
He is survived by his brother, Gerald Mueth;...
Lavina June Curry Widner
Oct 24, 2025
Lavina June Curry Widner, 97, was peacefully called home to her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on October 24, 2025, in Waxahachie, TX. She was born on June 28, 1928, to the late James Franklin Curry and Alice Louise Klees Curry. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 44 years, B. Eugene Widner. June was born and...
Barry M. Rodenbush
Oct 21, 2025
Barry M. Rodenbush, 79, of Mascoutah, IL, born Mar. 23, 1946, in Danville, IL died Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2025 at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital, O’ Fallon, IL.
Barry was a retired merchandiser for MotoMart Gas Station and Convenience Stores. He was a member of Mascoutah Senior Center and was a United States Navy Veteran. Barry enjoyed spending time with friends and family.
He...
Dominic Polczynski, Jr.
Oct 17, 2025
Dominic Polczynski, Jr., 96, of Mascoutah, IL born May 30, 1929 in Dubois, IL, died Thursday, Oct. 17, 2025, at Freeburg Care Center.
Dominic was a retired automotive mechanic for Union Electric. He was a member of Holy Childhood Catholic Church in Mascoutah, Mascoutah Senior Center, and IBEW Local 309. Dominic was a United States Army veteran.
He is...
Gary E. Linck
Oct 9, 2025
Gary E. Linck, 82, of Mascoutah, Illinois, born September 19, 1943, in Belleville, Illinois, passed away Thursday, October 9, 2025, at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital in O’Fallon, Illinois.
Gary lived a life marked by quiet service, sharp wit, and a warm sense of humor that those who knew him will never forget. A proud graduate of Mascoutah High School, he...
Laverne L. Barthelme
Oct 9, 2025
Laverne L. Barthelme, nee Goss, 96, of Mascoutah, IL, born May 20, 1929, in Chicago, IL died on Thursday, Oct. 9, 2025 at EverVella of Swansea, Swansea, IL.
Laverne was born in Chicago, IL and all her life she was a Cubs fan. The last few years of her life it was hard for her to get out or travel, but...