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Local obituaries for Carlyle, New Baden, Aviston, Albers, and Breese, IL areas

Sarah Ratermann

Sarah Ratermann

Nov 23, 2024

Sarah Ratermann, of Aviston, passed away peacefully at her residence Saturday, November 23, 2024, at the age of 75. She was born on January 21, 1949, in New Orleans, Louisiana, to Richard and Margaret (nee Lambert) Berger. She married Ronald J. Ratermann October 10, 1970 at St. Mary Catholic Church in Centralia and he survives in Aviston.

Sarah dedicated many years...

Stephen A. Kolmer

Stephen A. Kolmer

Nov 20, 2024

Stephen A. Kolmer, 65, of New Baden, IL, passed away Wednesday, November 20, 2024, after a long battle with cancer. He was born March 22, 1959, in St. Louis, the son of Allen and Jan, nee Logan, Kolmer. He married Nancy Mueller on May 02, 1987, in New Baden. 

In addition to his wife, he is survived by his brother Jim...

Marie E. Lippert

Marie E. Lippert

Nov 4, 2024

Marie E. Lippert, age 69, of Hoffman, passed away peacefully on November 4, 2024, at SSM St. Mary’s Hospital in Clayton, Missouri. Born on November 14, 1954, in Centralia, IL, she was the cherished daughter of Vernon and Betty (Spenner) Lippert. A beloved figure in her family and community, Marie’s warmth and kindness touched the lives of many.

Marie is reunited...

Mary E. Craig

Mary E. Craig

Oct 28, 2024

Mary Elizabeth (Adcock) Craig of Aviston, IL, passed away at Greenville Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, Greenville, IL, on October 28, 2024, after a brief stay. She was the daughter of David Dewitt and Mary (File) Adcock and was born on October 26, 1935, at the family’s home in Bond County, Illinois. Mary Elizabeth spent most of her youth in Greenville,...

Leon Eugene Spangenberg

Leon Eugene Spangenberg

Oct 24, 2024

Leon Eugene Spangenberg, 60, of New Baden, passed away on Thursday, October 24, 2024, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in O'Fallon. He was born on January 1, 1964, in Tampa, Florida, to Clarence and Elvira May(nee Tweady) Spangenberg. He married Christy Loehring February 8, 1997 in Summerfield and she survives in New Baden.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by...

Irene A. Thole

Irene A. Thole

Oct 23, 2024

Irene A. Thole, 93, of Aviston, passed away peacefully on October 23 2024, at The Villas at St. James in Breese.  She was born on September 1, 1931 in Damiansville, the daughter of Bernard H. and Margaret, nee Kalmer, Wiegmann. She married Alvis A.F. Thole May 8, 1956 in Damiansville and he preceded her in death on September 5, 1964.

Irene...

Toby E. Beard

Toby E. Beard

Oct 16, 2024

Toby E Beard, born on January 13, 1976, to the late Wynona and Walter Beard Jr., passed away peacefully on October 16, 2024, at Greenville Nursing and Rehab in Greenville, IL.

Toby spent most of his life in Centralia, IL. In recent years, he relocated to Keyesport, IL, where he enjoyed visiting with neighbors and frequented local diners. Toby was well...

Agnes Huelsmann

Agnes Huelsmann

Oct 7, 2024

Agnes T. (nee Fuhler) Huelsmann, 94, of Breese, IL, passed away peacefully on October 7, 2024 at Cedarhurst in Breese. She was born August 24,1930 in St. Rose, IL, a daughter of Bernard “Ben” and Rose (nee Haar) Fuhler. Agnes married Wilbert Huelsmann on September 6, 1950 at St. Rose Catholic Church in St. Rose, IL, and they shared 67...

William E. Malina

William E. Malina

Oct 6, 2024

William Emil Malina, 88, of New Baden, passed away on Sunday, October 6, 2024 at Aviston Countryside Manor. He was born August 26, 1936 in Breese, the son of Emil and Delora, nee Heithaus, Malina.

Bill is survived by his sister, Karen Billhartz; two nephews, Scott (Margaret "Meg") Billhartz and Jim (Cheryl) Malina; two great-nieces, Alexandra and Emily Billhartz; and his...

Carolyn Sue Huene

Carolyn Sue Huene

Oct 4, 2024

Carolyn Sue Huene, age 77, of Carlyle, passed away on Friday, October 4, 2024, surrounded by her loving family in Little Rock, Arkansas. She was born on April 24, 1947, in Breese, Illinois, to Gene and Anna Marie (Schroeder) Abernathy. 

Carolyn married Jerome “Jerry” Huene on August 6, 1966, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Carlyle, and Jerry preceded her in...

Marita Bertille Strubhart

Marita Bertille Strubhart

Sep 24, 2024

Marita Bertille Strubhart, 86, of Aviston, died Tuesday, September 24, 2024 at her home. She was born May 8, 1938 in Red Bud, the daughter of Leo and Rosalia, nee Brandt, Orlet. She married Nicholas Strubhart September 13, 1960 in Belleville and he preceded her in death on September 25, 2020.

Marita is survived by her children, Cindy (Mike) Ratermann, Joe...

Charles Louis Markus

Charles Louis Markus

Sep 24, 2024

Charles Louis Markus, age 77, of Aviston, passed away on Tuesday, September 24, 2024 at Breese Nursing Home. He was born April 16, 1947 in Breese, the son of Lawrence "Snick" and Verena, nee Wolters, Markus. 

Charles is survived by his brother, Lawrence (Marcella) Markus; sisters-in-law, Ceil Markus, Ellie Markus, Jessie Markus, Marilyn Markus, and Carol Markus all of Aviston; as...

James John Huelsmann

James John Huelsmann

Sep 22, 2024

James John Huelsmann, 91, of Aviston, IL, passed away on Sunday, September 22, 2024 at St. Joseph Hospital in Breese surrounded by family. He was born on March 29, 1933 in Aviston, the son of Cyril and Anna, nee Heimann, Huelsmann. He married Emma Schmeink on October 14, 1959 in Carlyle and she preceded him in death after 42 years...

Kathleen Mary Bruno

Kathleen Mary Bruno

Sep 19, 2024

Kathleen "Kathy" M. Bruno, age 58, of Keyesport, passed away on Thursday, September 19, 2024 at Holy Family Hospital in Greenville, Illinois. She was Born on July 31, 1966, in Bartelso, the daughter of Stanley and Cleta (Bruggeman) Detmer. On January 4, 2019 she married the love of her life, Joseph Bruno and he survives in Keyepsort.

Kathleen's outgoing personality, immense...

Joseph E. Isaak

Joseph E. Isaak

Sep 1, 2024

Joseph E. Isaak, age 84, passed away peacefully at his home in Carlyle on Sunday, September 1, 2024. He was born in Carlyle on August 21, 1940, the son of John and Helen (Revermann) Isaak. He married Helen Wilken at St. Mary Catholic Church on June 1, 1960 and she survives in Carlyle.

Joe was the owner and operator of Isaak...

Judy J. Florczyk

Judy J. Florczyk

2024

Judy J. Florczyk, passed away peacefully at her home in Damiansville on Saturday, August 31 2024, at the age of 86. Born in 1938, in Omaha, Nebraska, Judy was the daughter of William and Leona, nee Schaffer, Johnson. She married Robert D. Florczyk in 1954 in Omaha, NE and he preceded her in death in 1999.

Judy’s dedication as a stay-at-home...

Geri Lynn Hughes

Geri Lynn Hughes

Aug 28, 2024

Geri Lynn Hughes (nee Schomaker), age 62, of Trenton, IL passed away peacefully at home Wednesday, August 28, 2024, surrounded by the love and support of her family. She fought off cancer like a true warrior for more than 4 years. Geri was born December 20, 1961, in Breese IL, the daughter of Edwin and Frieda (nee Wolters) Schomaker. She...

Randall Earl Short

Randall Earl Short

Aug 27, 2024

Randall Earl Short,62, of Herrin, Illinois passed away August 27, 2024.Randall “Randy” Short was born in East St. Louis, IL on April 3, 1962.Randy until recently, was a long-time resident of Collinsville, IL. Randy was a member of the Class of 1980 at Collinsville High School.

Randy was always very industrious even at an early age and worked in restaurant management...

Anita C. Wellen

Anita C. Wellen

Aug 27, 2024

Anita C. Wellen, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 27, 2024, at Aviston Countryside Manor, at the age of 89. Born on December 23, 1934, in Germantown, Illinois, the daughter of William and Irene, nee Meier, Mollet. She married Alfred "Otto" Wellen, Sr. on February 28, 1952 in Germantown and he preceded her in death on February 15, 1989.

Anita dedicated...

Joseph B. Peters

Joseph B. Peters

Aug 24, 2024

Joseph B. Peters, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and brother, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 24, 2024, in Carlyle at the age of 80 years. He was born on June 17, 1944, in Murphysboro, Illinois, the son of Margaret Marlow. Joe's birth father, 1st Lt. Joseph William Beach was killed when his plane malfunctioned and went down during World...

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