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Roy Gene Grayling, Sr.
Aug 16, 2024
Roy Gene Grayling, Sr., 76, passed away peacefully on August 16, 2024, at his home in Beckemeyer, IL. He was born on January 16, 1948, in Breese, IL, the son of Oscar and Alice (nee Deerhake) Grayling. He married Penelope Szczebleski September 26, 1970 at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Beckemeyer and she preceded him in death on July 22,...
Gary M. Billhartz
Aug 15, 2024
Gary M. Billhartz, 70, of Edwardsville, passed away on Thursday, August 15, 2024 at University Nursing and Rehab in Edwardsville. He was born June 20, 1954 in Belleville, the son of Clarence and Mary, nee Lodes, Billhartz.
Throughout his life, Gary was known for his unwavering commitment to his career as a truck driver. His journey on the road was marked...
Dorothy Marie Steele
Jul 31, 2024
Dorothy Marie (Ellison) Steele
February 24, 1930 - July 31, 2024
Dorothy was born February 24, 1930 in a sod house in rural North Dakota. She grew up with her younger brother LaVern and parents John and Lilly on their farm near Thunderhawk, where she loved the countryside and caring for animals, especially her beloved horse Beauty. Dorothy and Beauty enjoyed childhood...
Robert E. Lynch
Jul 31, 2024
Robert Eugene Lynch, 91, met his Lord Jesus Christ on Wednesday, July 31, 2024 at Trenton Village Assisted Living. He was born on April 15, 1933 to Albert and Freda Lynch in E. St. Louis, Illinois. He married Annette M. Lynch August 15, 1951 and they were married for over 70 years.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in...
Benjamin "Ben" Louer
Jul 21, 2024
Benjamin "Ben" Louer, departed from this world on July 21, 2024, in Carlyle, IL. Ben was born on June 27, 1961, in Centerville, IL, to his loving parents Ralph & Catherine Louer.
He dedicated himself to his work as a deck hand on a river barge and also established along with his wife, B&P Jig head Bait & Tackle in Carlyle....
Katherine L. Hill
Jul 21, 2024
Katherine L. "Kathy" Hill, 75, of New Baden, passed away on Sunday, July 21, 2024 at Clinton Manor Living Center in New Baden. She was born on May 27, 1949, in Johnson City, TN, the daughter of Howard and Margaret, nee Boland, Adkins. She married Jim Hill October 3, 1969 in New Castle, AL and he survives in New Baden.
Kathy...
Ray D. Richert
Jul 16, 2024
Ray Donald Richert, 93, passed away on July 16, 2024 at Hamilton County Hospital in McLeansboro, IL. Ray was born May 18, 1931 in a farmhouse in South Cayuga Township, Haldimand County, Ontario, Canada, minutes before his identical twin Fay Ronald, to Edward Harvey and Mary Rosetta (Reichheld) Richert.
In 1949 Ray and Fay together left Canada for the States and...
Lois A. Deason
Jul 9, 2024
Lois A. Deason, 75, of New Baden, passed away on Tuesday, July 9, 2024, at her home in New Baden. She was born on October 28, 1948, in Belleville, IL and raised in O'Fallon, the daughter of Ralph H. and Margaret, nee Bailey, Thomas. She married Raymond Deason April 3, 1967 in Carthage, TN and spent 57 loving years together.
In...
Maurice Joseph Dulle
Jul 7, 2024
Maurice Joseph Dulle, 79, of Mascoutah, IL, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, July 7, 2024. He was born July 26, 1944 in Breese, IL, the son of Joseph and Agnes, nee Eilerman, Dulle. He married Karen Querio April 28, 1973 at St. Clair Catholic Church in O'Fallon, IL and she currently still resides on their farm in Mascoutah.
In...
Dean Francis Johnson, II
Jul 6, 2024
Dean Francis Johnson, II, 45, of Carlyle, known fondly as "DKnow" by his loved ones and community, passed away on July 6, 2024, leaving behind a legacy of love and kindness. Dean was born on August 2, 1978, in Belleville, IL, the son of Calvin Dean and Jacqueline D. Johnson, II. He married Jessica Spain July 11, 2015 who survives...
Thomas E. Keen Sr.
Jun 26, 2024
Thomas E. Keen Sr. passed away June 26th at his residence in New Baden, surrounded by his family.
Tom was a graduate of Assumption High School in East. St. Louis. He was a U. S. Army Veteran. During his life he worked for Mallinckrodt Pharmaceuticals and Behrmans Meat Market before he officially retired.
He is survived by his daughter: Teresa (Timothy) Sweet...
Jesse Thomas Butler
Jun 20, 2024
Jesse Thomas Butler, age 71, died at his home in Carlyle on Thursday, June 20, 2024. He was born on May 30, 1953, in Breese, to his loving parents James Butler and Barbara Thurman.
Jesse graduated from Central Community High School in 1971 and was a Veteran of the United States Marine Corps. He retired from Mallincrodt in Greenville after 20...
Gloria Koehler
Jun 11, 2024
Gloria Koehler, age 78, passed away on Tuesday, June 11, 2024 at her home in St. Louis, MO. She was born on April 13, 1946 in Breese, Illinois the daughter of Melvin and Mary (Thouvenin) Koehler.She is survived by her siblings: Naomi Wernsman of Centralia, Donna Fauke of Carlyle, and Lola Wessel and husband Wayne of Carlyle. Gloria has many...
Charles D. Richison
Jun 11, 2024
Charles D. Richison, age 98, of Hoffman peacefully passed away on Tuesday, June 11, 2024. He was born on October 2, 1925, in Sims, IL, he led a remarkable life filled with love, kindness, and resilience. He met the love of his life, Ruth Holle, while working on the train depot in Hoffman, and they later married on May 1,...
Maurice G. "Mutz" Thien
May 21, 2024
Maurice G. "Mutz" Thien, 93, of Breese, passed away Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at Aviston Countryside Manor. He was born March 27, 1931 in Breese, the son of Michael and Margaret (Frank) Thien. He married Mary Ann Kolmer June 29, 1957 at St. Mary Catholic Church in Carlyle and she preceded him in death on February 4, 1998.Maurice was a...
Leroy F. Eilering
May 19, 2024
Leroy F. Eilering, 79, of Lake St. Louis, MO, passed away Sunday, May 19, 2024 at his home. He was born January 16, 1945 in Albers, the son of Virgil and Elizabeth, nee Budde, Eilering. He married Norma Nordmann November 23, 1968 at St. Dominic Catholic Church in Breese and she preceded him in death on June 28, 1994.Leroy is...
Patricia C. Litteken
May 19, 2024
Patricia “Pat” C. Litteken, 80, of Albers, died Sunday, May 19, 2024 at her home surrounded byher loved ones. She was born June 10, 1943 in Breese, the daughter of Raymond and Alice,nee Usselmann, Book. She married Leo Litteken on July 2, 1963 at St. Bernard Catholic Churchin Albers and he proceeded her in death on November 26, 2023.She is...
Kathryn Eudeania Wagoner
May 17, 2024
“Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me. In my Father's house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself; that where...
Lenna Virginia Krumrey
Apr 29, 2024
Lenna Virginia Krumrey
August 19, 1923 — April 29, 2024
Breese, Illinois
Lenna Virginia Krumrey (nee Myers), affectionately known as Virginia or "Ginny" to friends and loved ones, passed away on April 29, 2024, at Cedarhurst of Breese. Born on August 19, 1923, in Centerburg, Ohio, Virginia’s remarkable life spanned a century. After high school, during World War II, she left Ohio for...
Mary J. Held
Apr 28, 2024
Mary Jane (Broderick) Held passed away peacefully Sunday April 28 2024 at Breese Nursing Home. She was surrounded by the love of her life, her 3 children and one grandchild at Breese Nursing Home. She was born on July 19 1930 at home in Allison, Iowa the daughter of Paul J. Broderick and Hulde (Busse) Broderick. Mary was born with...
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