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

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...

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...

Donald Koenig

Donald Koenig

Jan 4, 2025

Donald O. Koenig, 82, of Lebanon, passed away on Saturday, January 4, 2025, at Memorial Hospital in Shiloh, Illinois. He was born September 6, 1942 in Belleville, the son of George and Esther, nee Espenschied, Koenig. He married Sharon Wolz November 16, 1968 in Highland and she survives in Lebanon.

He dedicated much of his life to the land as a...

Don L. Wurm

Don L. Wurm

Jan 4, 2025

Don L. Wurm, a cherished husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away at his home in Carlyle on January 4, 2025, at the age of 82. Born on June 25, 1942, in Carlyle, the son of John "Sonny" and Hazel (Nettles) Wurm.

Throughout his impressive 32-year career at Scott Air Force Base, Don exemplified commitment and service. After retiring, he continued...

Corliss Evette Wright

Corliss Evette Wright

Jan 1, 2025

Corliss Evette Wright, passed away peacefully at her home in New Baden on January 1, 2025, at the age of 56. Born on February 4, 1968, in Belleville, Illinois, she was the daughter of Carl and Dorothy (Sindel) Alexander, and they preceded her in death.

Corliss dedicated over 35 years of her life to her career at Walmart. She began her...

Christopher M. Sahs

Christopher M. Sahs

Dec 25, 2024

Christopher M. Sahs, age 34, of New Baden, was born on October 25, 1990, in Hinsdale, Illinois, and passed away on December 25, 2024, in O'Fallon, Illinois. He was a beloved son, brother, and friend who brought light and joy to those around him.

Christopher possessed a vibrant personality characterized by his caring, loving, and kind nature. Always quick to lend...

Norma Jansen

Norma Jansen

Dec 21, 2024

Having led a good life, Norma J. Jansen, 89, entered into eternal rest with family at her side on December 21, 2024. She was born May 15, 1935, in Aviston, the daughter of Theodore and Catherine Richter, nee Zurliene. She married Edmund C. Jansen on June 14, 1955 at St. Dominic Catholic Church in Breese. He preceded her in death...

Larry Weir Cox

Larry Weir Cox

Dec 19, 2024

Larry Weir Cox, born on April 12, 1938, in Greenwich, New York, passed away on December 19, 2024, at St. Elizabeth's Hospital in O'Fallon, Illinois. He dedicated a significant portion of his life to his country as a member of the United States Air Force. Over an impressive career spanning nearly 51 years, 28 years Active Duty and the other...

Larry D. Mathews

Larry D. Mathews

Dec 19, 2024

Larry D. Mathews, 84, formerly of New Baden, IL, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 19, 2024, at The Villas of Holly Brook in Effingham, IL. He was born on July 18, 1940, in Mattoon, IL, the son of Paul D. and Virginia M. Mathews (nee Sanders), who predeceased him.

Larry had a distinguished career as Vice President for the Sweets...

Terry Lee Boatright

Terry Lee Boatright

Dec 13, 2024

Terry Lee Boatright, age 72, of Carlyle, passed away on December 13, 2024, at the Carlyle Healthcare Center. Born on August 12, 1952, he was the beloved son of Darrell and Joyce (Kleber) Boatright. Terry married his cherished wife, Vicki (Maroon) Boatright, on November 2, 1979, in Carlyle; she survives him.

Terry's legacy continues with his children: Brad Boatright (Jamie), Les...

William "Bill" Thurman

William "Bill" Thurman

Dec 10, 2024

William “Bill” D. Thurman, age 71, of Carlyle, passed away on December 10, 2024, at his home. He was born on May 22, 1953, to William R. Thurman and Bertha Mae Smith. In a heartfelt union, he married Barbara Ann Dempsey on February 12, 1979, in Central City, and she preceded him in death on September 11, 2020.

Bill is lovingly...

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