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Karen S. Potter
Apr 11, 2025
Karen S. Potter, 63, of New Baden, passed away Friday, April 11, 2025 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in O'Fallon. She was born July 7, 1961 in Princeton, KY, the daughter of Wilbur and Noretta, nee Hollis, Dennison. She married Richard Potter March 17, 2006 in New Baden and he survives in New Baden.
In addition to her husband she is survived...
Naomi Ione Wernsman
Apr 9, 2025
Naomi Ione Wernsman, age 91, of Centralia, passed away on April 9, 2025, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Centralia. She was born on May 18, 1933, in Posey, Illinois, to Melvin and Mary (Thouvenin) Koehler. On July 12, 1951, she married Dale E. Wernsman in Mobile, Alabama, who preceded her in death on January 12, 2014.
Naomi was preceded in death...
Margaret "Margie" J. Ottensmeier
Apr 9, 2025
Margaret J. "Margie" Ottensmeier, 89, of Aviston, passed away on Wednesday, April 9, 2025, at Carlyle Healthcare Center. She was born on April 4, 1936, in Breese Township, the daughter of Herman and Mary A., nee Stoff, Ottensmeier.
Margie taught at numerous Catholic schools, spanning from 1957 to 1971. Her most notable tenure was at Albers Elementary School, where she dedicated...
Rosemary A. Venhaus
Apr 8, 2025
Rosemary A. Venhaus, age 94, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 8, 2025, at Cedarhurst of Breese. She was born on September 2, 1930, in St. Rose, the daughter of Bernard and Rosalia, nee Strieker, Schumacher. She married Bernard H. "Ben" Venhaus, Jr. on November 27, 1951 in St. Rose and he preceded her in death on March 26, 2019.
A...
Billie Jo Combs
Apr 7, 2025
Billie Jo Combs, age 34, of Salem, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 7, 2025, in Salem, IL. She was born on September 9, 1990, in Centralia, to Joseph Allen Combs and Donna Mae Hesson.
Billie is lovingly remembered by her mother, Donna Hesson and friend, Earl Bossler. She is also survived by her siblings, Ryan Drake and his wife Abby,...
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
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...
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...
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...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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