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

Margaret Mabel "June" Mitchell

Margaret Mabel "June" Mitchell

Mar 23, 2025

Margaret Mabel "June" Mitchell, age 91, of New Baden, peacefully passed away on Sunday, March 23, 2025, at Trenton Village with her daughters by her side. 

Born in Windsor, England, on June 28, 1933, she was the daughter of William and Mabel (Hinson) Walters. On June 15, 1957, June married Norman Mitchell in England, and he preceded her in death on...

Myrtle M. Tonnies

Myrtle M. Tonnies

Mar 19, 2025

Myrtle M. Tonnies, aged 93, of Albers, departed this life on Wednesday, March 19, 2025, at Clinton Manor Nursing Home in New Baden. Born on July 17, 1931, in Albers, she was the beloved daughter of Frank and Mary (Dingwerth) Heckenkemper. On May 28, 1952, Myrtle married Daniel M. Tonnies, who preceded her in death on May 3, 2013.

Myrtle is...

Jacob Lee Emmerich-Tomlin

Jacob Lee Emmerich-Tomlin

Mar 17, 2025

Jacob Lee Emmerich-Tomlin, 10, of Lebanon, IL, left this world on March 17, 2025, in St. Clair County, Illinois. Born on August 5, 2014, in Belleville, Jacob was a vibrant child known for his lovable personality and playful spirit. He was currently attending 4th grade at Lebanon Elementary School, where he was cherished by his peers and teachers alike.

Jacob was...

Ashley N. Emmerich Koehler

Ashley N. Emmerich Koehler

Mar 17, 2025

Ashley N. Emmerich Koehler, 37, of Lebanon, passed away on March 17, 2025, in St. Clair County, Illinois. She was born on January 19, 1988, in Breese, Illinois, the daughter of Paul Emmerich and Kimberly Sonsoucie. She lived a life marked by devotion, selflessness, and a deep commitment to her family and work.

Ashley was known for her unwavering dedication to...

Dedra Ann Schulte

Dedra Ann Schulte

Mar 17, 2025

Dedra Ann Schulte, 64, of Keyesport, passed away surrounded by family in O'Fallon, IL on Monday, March 17, 2025. Dedra was born on October 24, 1960 in Evansville, IN, the daughter of Jerry and Barbara Jean, nee Decker, Deems. She married Jim Schulte November 23, 2005 in Carlyle and he survives in Keyesport. 

In addition to her husband of 19 years,...

Evelyn B. Lammers

Evelyn B. Lammers

Mar 10, 2025

Evelyn “Evie” B. Lammers, age 80, of Beckemeyer, passed away on Monday, March 10, 2025, at the Breese Nursing Home, surrounded by her family. She was born in Beckemeyer, Illinois, on September 10, 1944, the daughter of Vincent and Henrietta (Richter) Holthaus. She married Paul W. Lammers on November 27, 1963, and he preceded her in death on September 8,...

John Albert Hund

John Albert Hund

Mar 7, 2025

John Albert Hund, 91, of New Baden, Illinois, passed away on Friday, March 7, 2025, at Clinton Manor Nursing Home in New Baden. He was born on January 15, 1934, in O’Fallon, Illinois, to Edwin and Frances (Moll) Hund. John married the love of his life, Mary B. Hefner, on May 30, 1962, at Holy Childhood Church in Mascoutah. Mary...

Donald O. Boeser

Donald O. Boeser

Mar 3, 2025

Donald Oscar Boeser, age 89 of Aviston, IL, born February 1, I936, in Highland, IL, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 3, 2025, at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Breese, IL surrounded by his loving family.

Donald “Don” was a “Jack of All trades”; during his life, he had many careers. Right out of high school, he was a buffalo herder, a...

Larry Earl Morgan

Larry Earl Morgan

Feb 1, 2025

Larry Earl Morgan, 82, of Huey, passed away on Saturday, February 1, 2025, at St. Joseph Hospital in Breese. He was born on April 1, 1942, in Centralia, Illinois, the son of Lester & Barbara, née Kuhn, Morgan. He married Jane Marie Siddell September 16, 1965 in Hoffman and she survives in Carlyle.

Larry proudly served his country in the United...

Sharon Parent

Sharon Parent

Jan 31, 2025

Sharon Parent, age 68, of Belleville, formerly of Beckemeyer, passed away on Friday, January 31, 2025, at St. Elizabeth's Hospital in O'Fallon, IL. She was born in Scobey, Montana, on February 23, 1956, the daughter of Louis and Rose (Timmerman) Parent.

Sharon lived a happy and fulfilled life. She enjoyed knitting, gardening and traveling with her housemates. Sharon retired from SAVE...

Pauline A. Billhartz

Pauline A. Billhartz

Jan 31, 2025

Pauline A. Billhartz, nee Huelsman of Highland, passed away peacefully at her home with her family by her side on January 31, 2025, at the age of 84.

Pauline was born April 11, 1940, in Breese, to August T. and Alice E., nee Schlarmann, Huelsman. She married Vincent J. Klostermann on April 7, 1959, and he preceded her in death on...

Thomas Leo Bastian

Thomas Leo Bastian

Jan 30, 2025

Thomas Leo Bastian, aged 69, of New Baden, passed away peacefully on January 30, 2025, at his home, surrounded by his loving family. Born on October 28, 1955, at Scott Air Force Base in Shiloh, Illinois, he was the son of Charles J. and Margaret Marie (Richardson) Bastian, Sr. He celebrated a loving marriage to Melinda Trolinger on October 28,...

Russell John Singler

Russell John Singler

Jan 28, 2025

Russell John Singler, age 80, peacefully passed away at his home in Huey, Illinois, on January 28, 2025. Born on October 6, 1944, in New Baden, Illinois, he was the son of the late Clarence and Josephine (Sprehe) Singler.

Russell devoted his life to farming, served his country honorably in the United States Army, and was known for his passion as...

Marsha M. Timmermann

Marsha M. Timmermann

Jan 25, 2025

Marsha M. Timmermann, 63, of Waterloo and formerly of Breese, passed away on Saturday, January 25, 2025, at St. Louis University Hospital in St. Louis, MO. She was born on August 12, 1961, in Breese, the daughter of James Edwin and Ruth, nee Wade, Timmermann.

Marsha earned her Bachelor of Science in Geology and Cartography from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE),...

Wayne Alan Cornick

Wayne Alan Cornick

Jan 24, 2025

Wayne A. Cornick, age 74, of Carlyle, Illinois, passed away on January 24, 2025, at Friendship Manor Nursing Home in Nashville, Illinois. He was born on May 7, 1950, in Rolla, Missouri, to George E. and Alice L. Cornick. Wayne married his beloved wife, Martha McFarlin-Patterson, in Alton on March 2, 2024.

Wayne is survived by his wife Martha and a...

Gordon Paul Humbracht

Gordon Paul Humbracht

Jan 23, 2025

Gordon Paul Humbracht, age 83, of New Baden, IL, passed away on January 23, 2025, at Cedarhurst of Breese. He was born on December 14, 1941, in Elgin, Illinois, to Albert and Helen (Sederstram) Humbracht. On June 5, 1965, he married Linette Dugas at St. Mary's in Balboa Canal Zone, Panama; she survives him in New Baden.

In addition to his...

Jerome Bernard Koerkenmeier

Jerome Bernard Koerkenmeier

Jan 21, 2025

Jerome B. Koerkenmeier, age 93, of Damiansville, peacefully passed away on January 21, 2025, after a brief stay at Breese Nursing Home, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on January 25, 1931, in St. Rose, the son of John and Mary (Deiters) Koerkenmeier. Jerome married Mary Rita Kalmer on November 16, 1954, in Damiansville, and she preceded him...

Angela Jean Finch

Angela Jean Finch

Jan 19, 2025

Angela Jean (Hubbard) Finch formerly of Beckemeyer passed away surrounded by her family at St. Louis University Hospital on January 19, 2025. She was born on January 1, 1959, in Breese, IL, the daughter of William and Loretta (Hustedde) Hubbard. 

Angela, known for her love of reading and cooking, had a particular fondness for yard sales. She often found treasures and...

Margaret "Peg" Mary Millard

Margaret "Peg" Mary Millard

Jan 17, 2025

Margaret "Peg" Mary Millard, 79, of Aviston, passed away on Friday, January 17, 2025, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in O'Fallon. She was born on October 21, 1945, in Toledo, Ohio, the daughter of Kevin and Mary, nee Voglewede, Whelan. She married Dr. James Millard December 29, 1966 at Visitation Catholic Church in Kansas City, MO and he survives in Aviston.

Peg...

Linda Kay Garner

Linda Kay Garner

Jan 8, 2025

Linda Kay Garner of Carlyle passed from the arms of her beloved grandson, Jake, into the arms of Jesus on Wednesday, January 8,2025. 

Linda was born in Breese, Illinois on August 17,1951 to her recently widowed mother, Mrs. Carrie (Turner) Garner. Linda’s father, Jerral C. Garner of Grand Prairie, Texas passed away in an industrial oil accident before Linda’s birth. Carrie...

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