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

Marie C. Lager

Marie C. Lager

Mar 8, 2021

Marie C. Lager, 89, of Albers, died Monday, March, 8, 2021 at Cedarhurst of Breese. She was born February 21, 1932 in Breese, the daughter of Ben and Anna, nee Luebke, Book. She married Andrew J. Lager June 11, 1952 in Albers and he preceded her in death on May 15, 2004. Marie is survived by her three daughters, Nancy...

Sylvester Leo Hilmes

Sylvester Leo Hilmes

Mar 5, 2021

Sylvester Leo Hilmes, 92, of Breese passed away on Friday, March 5, 2021 at his home surrounded by loved ones. He was born in Breese on February 12, 1929 the son of Ferd and Dolores (Pax) Hilmes. He married the love of his life, Juliana Usselman at St. Augustine Catholic Church in Breese on June 30, 1953 and she survives...

James S. "Jim" Markus

James S. "Jim" Markus

Mar 1, 2021

James S. “Jim” Markus, 75, of Aviston, died Monday, March 1, 2021 at Aviston Countryside Manor. He was born September 14, 1945 in Aviston, the son of Louis J. “Bozo” and Marie L., nee Henken, Markus. He married Kathleen “Smokey” Foppe May 3, 1969 in Aviston and she preceded him in death on September 19, 2015. Jim is survived by...

Gerald David "Jerry" Joyce Jr.

Gerald David "Jerry" Joyce Jr.

Feb 27, 2021

Gerald David “Jerry” Joyce, Jr., 63, formerly of New Baden, died Saturday, February 27, 2021 at Anderson Hospital in Maryville. He was born February 5, 1958 in Darby, PA, the son of Gerald David and Margaret, nee Wright, Joyce, Sr. Jerry is survived by his son, Gerald David Joyce III and his wife Amanda of Fairview Heights; six grandchildren, Liam,...

Jerome O. "Jerry" Markus

Jerome O. "Jerry" Markus

Feb 26, 2021

Jerome O. “Jerry” Markus, 78, of Aviston, died Friday, February 26, 2021 at St. John Hospital in Springfield. He was born January 19, 1943 in Breese, the son of Hubert H. and Rose A., nee Nettemeier, Markus. He married Cathleen “Cathy” Beckmann August 9, 1975 at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Germantown and she survives in Aviston. In addition to...

Ronald E. Hoover

Ronald E. Hoover

Feb 21, 2021

Ronald E. Hoover, 77, of Edwardsville, died Sunday, February 21, 2021 at Anderson Hospital in Maryville. He was born August 1, 1943 in Harrisburg, PA, the son of Charles R. and Lucille, nee Books, Hoover and they preceded him in death. He married Donna Kaye Brown June 11, 1976 in Granite City and she preceded him in death on June...

Roselyn M. "Rosie" Altman

Roselyn M. "Rosie" Altman

Feb 16, 2021

Roselyn M. “Rosie” Altman, 77, of New Baden, passed away suddenly and unexpectantly Tuesday, February 16, 2021 at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital in O’Fallon. She was born on November 16, 1943 in Breese, the daughter of Harry and Irene, nee Knobeloch, Krausz. She married Ronald G. “Ron” Altman October 12, 1963 at Zion United Church of Christ in New Baden and...

Diane M. Malmkar

Diane M. Malmkar

Feb 15, 2021

Diane Mary Malmkar, 65, of New Baden, died Monday, February 15, 2021 at Clinton Manor Living Center in New Baden. She was born premature and breach on May 2, 1955 in Norfolk, Va., at a military hospital, to Chris and Donna, nee Stevens, Malmkar. No way was she meant to survive for 65 years. Diane grew up in Memphis and...

Robert "Smitty" Santel

Robert "Smitty" Santel

Feb 14, 2021

Robert “Smitty” J. Santel, age 86 of Damiansville, passed away on Sunday, February 14, 2021 at Clinton Manor Living Center in New Baden. He was born in Damiansville on April 9, 1934, the son of Clemens and Sarah (Lineman) Santel. He married Ellarine Fauke at St. George Church in New Baden on May 7, 1957 and she survives in Damiansville....

George H. Strake

George H. Strake

Feb 14, 2021

George H. Strake, 93, of New Baden, died Sunday, February 14, 2021 at Trenton Village Retirement Center. He was born November 12, 1927 in New Baden, the son of George H. and Mary, nee Wilken, Strake, Sr. He married Generose Mueller and she preceded him in death on January 22, 1986. In addition to his parents and wife he was...

Joseph Gregory Curry

Joseph Gregory Curry

Feb 11, 2021

Joseph Gregory Curry, age 57 of Shattuc, passed away on Thursday, February 11, 2021 in Mt. Vernon, IL. He was born on May 17, 1963 in Burlington, Iowa the son of Mike and Marge (Seitz) Curry. He married Shelley Curry on September 30, 2015 and she survives in Shattuc. In addition to his mother, father, and wife, he is survived...

Richard "Dick" Koehler

Richard "Dick" Koehler

Feb 7, 2021

Richard “Dick” Wayne Koehler, age 88 of Carlyle, passed away on Sunday, Feb. 7, 2021 at Cedarhurst Living Center in Breese. He was born in Carlyle, IL on Sept. 15, 1932 the son of Edward and Irene (Gallatin) Koehler. He married Frances Kohrs in Breese, IL on Oct. 10, 1951, and she survives in Carlyle. In addition to his wife...

Marion D. Helms

Marion D. Helms

Feb 5, 2021

Marion D. Helms, 89, of Breese, died Friday, February 5, 2021 at Aviston Countryside Manor. She was born February 7, 1931 in Venedy, the daughter of Fred and Marie (Steinkamp) Blumhorst. She married Harlan Helms October 21, 1951 and he preceded her in death October 8, 2003. She is survived by her daughter, Kim and husband Kevin Naumann of Lake...

Pamela Ann Masterson

Pamela Ann Masterson

Feb 4, 2021

Pamela Ann Masterson, age 55, peacefully passed away and entered the presence of the Lord on Thursday, February 4, 2021 at St. Elizabeth's Hospital surrounded by her family. Pam was born May 25, 1965 in New Baden, IL, the daughter of Norma Jean (nee Dall) Masterson and Bobby Eugene “Gene/Matt” Masterson. Her mother Normie passed away April 15, 1973 but...

Michael Edward Wilczynski

Michael Edward Wilczynski

Jan 31, 2021

Michael Edward Wilczynski, 69, of Aviston, died Sunday, January 31, 2021 at St. Joseph Hospital in Breese. He was born August 17, 1951 in Flint, MI, the son of Eugene and Mary, nee Anderson, Wilczynski. Michael is survived by his children, Tina (John) Simmons, Patrick Wilczynski, Randi Wilczynski, Jessica McElvain, Sammantha (Chad) Stevens, Sydney (Robert) Rose, and Jordan Wilczynski; 14...

Edgar H. Netemeyer

Edgar H. Netemeyer

Jan 30, 2021

Edgar H. Netemeyer, 93, of Albers died on January 30 at Oak Hill Nursing Home in Waterloo. He was born April 1, 1927 in Albers, son of William and Agnes (Dierkes) Netemeyer. He married Marie Brandmeyer on September 6, 1950 in Albers, and she proceeded him in death on February 19, 2017. Mr. Netemeyer is survived by his children Donna...

Ernst "Ernie" Kuhn

Ernst "Ernie" Kuhn

Jan 29, 2021

Ernst “Ernie” Herman Kuhn, age 92, of New Baden passed away Friday, January 29, 2021 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born in New Baden on May 19, 1928, the son of Herman and Minnie (Determan) Kuhn. He married Wilma Fix at St. George Church in August of 1959 and she survives in New Baden. In...

Ray Phillip Bollheimer

Ray Phillip Bollheimer

Jan 28, 2021

Ray Phillip Bollheimer, age 77, of Aviston passed away on Thursday, January 28, 2021 at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Breese. He was born on April 21, 1943 in Decatur, IL the son of Bernard Raymond and Lucie (Lorton) Bollheimer, Jr. He married Janet Akers on May 30, 1964 at Grace Methodist Church in Decatur and she preceded him in death...

Corla A. Schaefer

Corla A. Schaefer

Jan 26, 2021

Corla A. Schaefer, 74 of Aviston, IL died on Tuesday, January 26, 2021 at St. John's Hospital in Springfield, IL with her Family by her side. She was born on February 15, 1946 at home in Damiansville, IL the daughter of John "Jack" & Bernadine M. (Wellen) Schaefer. She was a homemaker while caring for her daughter, Rhonda. She worked...

Daniel D. Santel Sr.

Daniel D. Santel Sr.

Jan 25, 2021

Daniel D. Santel, Sr., 63, of New Baden, died Monday, January 25, 2021 at St. John’s Hospital in Springfield. He was born October 1, 1957 in Breese, the son of Delmond and Virginia, nee Carter, Santel and they preceded him in death. He married Bettylou E. Friederich July 27, 1985 at St. George Catholic Church in New Baden and she...

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