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

Vickie Rene' Harris

Vickie Rene' Harris

Feb 15, 2017

Vickie Rene’ Harris, age 62, of Breese passed away on Wednesday, February 15, 2017 at Aviston Countryside Manor. Vickie was born on July 5, 1954 in Washington D.C. the daughter of Gerald “Jerry” and Louise (Arnold) Harris. She was preceded in death by her mother on November 1, 2012. In addition to her father, Vickie is survived by her two...

Robert "Bob" Albers

Robert "Bob" Albers

Feb 13, 2017

Robert “Bob” Albers, 72, of Germantown, died Monday, February 13, 2017 at his home. He was born October 7, 1944 in Germantown, the son of Frank E. and Adella E., nee Olliges, Albers. He married Martha Lee Peltes July 17, 1970 in Albers and she survives in Germantown In addition to his wife he is survived by his children, Aaron...

Clarence H. Krebs

Clarence H. Krebs

Feb 13, 2017

Clarence H. Krebs, age 93 of Carlyle born Aug. 25, 1923, son of Casper and Mathilda (Diekemper) died Feb. 13, 2017 at home. Clarence was a lifelong dairy farmer. For over 60 years he served as a dedicated Clinton County Fair board member. He was also a member of the Farm Bureau, Clinton County Soil Conservation, sat on the Carlyle...

Kristeen A. Oettle

Kristeen A. Oettle

Feb 11, 2017

Kristeen A. Oettle, age 34, of Carlyle was born in Breese, IL on August 23, 1982 the daughter of John Oettle and Patricia Kuepfer. She passed away on Saturday, February 11, 2017 at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Breese. Kristeen is survived by her father and stepmother, John and Lisa Oettle of Centralia, her mother and stepfather, Pat and Kevin Kuepfer...

Thomas E. Chappell

Thomas E. Chappell

Feb 5, 2017

Thomas E. Chappell, 79, of New Baden, died Sunday, February 5, 2017 at his home. He was born July 10, 1937 in Xenia, IL, the son of John and Opal, nee Flick, Chappell. He married Luwanda Christian on November 7, 1958 in Patoka, IL and she survives in New Baden. In addition to his wife he is survived by his...

Edna Mae Wilson

Edna Mae Wilson

Feb 1, 2017

Edna Mae Wilson, 74, of New Baden, died Wednesday, February 1, 2017 at Memorial Hospital in Belleville. She was born June 5, 1942 in Phoenix, AZ, the daughter of Clifford and Dymple, nee Scrivner, Curtis. She married Ralph Wilson on July 9, 1962 in Buckeye, AZ and he preceded her in death on August 26, 2001. Edna is survived by...

Shirley J. Gill

Shirley J. Gill

Jan 18, 2017

Shirley J. Gill, 78, of New Baden, died Wednesday, January 18, 2017 at Memorial East Hospital in Shiloh, IL. She was born September 19, 1938 in Sioux City, IA, daughter of John E. and Frances (Skaff) Hanna. She married Henry L. Gill on July 27, 1958 in Sioux City, IA and he preceded her in death on September 6, 2011....

Randy L. Pulver

Randy L. Pulver

Jan 14, 2017

Randy L. Pulver, age 62 of Beckemeyer passed away at St. Louis University Medical Center on Saturday, January 14, 2017. Mr. Pulver was born in Breese on December 22, 1954 the son of Lloyd and Vera (Hustedde) Pulver. Randy is survived by his children: Cara Niemeyer and husband Tim, and Ryan Pulver and wife Jill all of Springfield; four grandchildren:...

Michael Dennis Bell Sr.

Michael Dennis Bell Sr.

Jan 7, 2017

Michael Dennis Bell, Sr., age 69, of Trenton passed away at his home surrounded by loved ones on Saturday, January 7, 2017. Michael was born in St. Louis, MO on December 15, 1947 the son of Val C. and Florence M. (Oakes) Bell. He married Diana Kendall on March 25, 1982 and she survives in Trenton. In addition to his...

Mary Ann Meyer

Mary Ann Meyer

Jan 3, 2017

Mary Ann Meyer, age 86, of Breese passed away on Tuesday, January 3, 2017 at her home surrounded by her loving family. Mary was born in Breese on July 20, 1930 the daughter of Joseph E. and Ida C. (Neumann) Kaulig. She married Paul W. Meyer on April 17, 1951 at St. Dominic Catholic Church in Breese and he preceded...

Peter John "P.J." Wolkowicz Jr.

Peter John "P.J." Wolkowicz Jr.

Dec 30, 2016

Peter John “P.J.” Wolkowicz, Jr., 71, of New Baden, passed away on Friday, December 30, 2016 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Belleville. He was born on September 25, 1945 in Ware, MA, the son of Peter J. and Vera, nee Kaminski, Wolkowicz, Sr. and they preceded him in death. He married Patricia F. Bridger on November 30, 1985 in New...

Francis Malcolm "Frank" Potthast

Francis Malcolm "Frank" Potthast

Dec 26, 2016

Francis M. “Frank” Potthast, 52, of Aviston, died Monday, December 26, 2016 at his home. He was born June 15, 1964 in Highland and raised on the family farm north of Aviston, the son of Ernest H. and Ruth L., nee Thole, Potthast. Frank is survived by his mother, Ruth L. Potthast of Carlyle; his siblings, Marjorie Imming of Trenton,...

Helen E. Schneider

Helen E. Schneider

Dec 23, 2016

Helen E. Schneider, 95, of Mascoutah, died Friday, December 23, 2016 at Mar-Ka Nursing Home in Mascoutah. She was born December 19, 1921 in Mascoutah, the daughter of Clarence and Laura (Culli) Christ. She married Calvin H. Schneider on February 27, 1946 in New Baden and he preceded her in death on February 22, 1997. She is survived by a...

Victoria Anne Collier

Victoria Anne Collier

Dec 16, 2016

VICTORIA ANNE COLLIER Fearfully and wonderfully made is only one of the million ways to describe Victoria Anne. She was born into our family on Friday, December 16, 2016. With love and expectation in our hearts, we couldn’t wait to meet our sweet bundle of joy. Little did we know God had a different plan for this angel. She arrived...

Dorothy L. "Dottie" Salustro

Dorothy L. "Dottie" Salustro

Dec 12, 2016

Dorothy L. “Dottie” Salustro, 80, of New Baden, died Monday, December 12, 2016 at her home. She was born July 12, 1936 in Hartford, CT, the daughter of Joseph and Marie (Seico) Melluzzo. She married John Salustro November 19, 1955 in Hartford, CT, and he preceded her in death on June 9, 1977. She is survived by her loving companion...

Randy Alan Williams

Randy Alan Williams

Dec 11, 2016

Randy Alan Williams, 69, of Charleston, SC and formerly of Carlyle, IL, passed away Sunday, December 11, 2016 at the Ralph H. Johnson VA Medical Center in Charleston, SC. He was born July 16, 1947 in Washington, IN, the son of Ray G. and Mildred L. Williams. He is survived by his two children, Kye Williams of Dallas, TX, and...

Paula Jean Fuhler

Paula Jean Fuhler

Dec 8, 2016

Paula Jean Fuhler, 52, of New Baden, died Thursday, December 8, 2016 at her home. She was born November 17, 1964 in Savannah, GA, the daughter of George and Edith, nee Cole, Weedon and they survive in Okawville. She married Michael “Fugi” Fuhler on November 3, 1984 at the United Methodist Church in Okawville and he survives in New Baden....

Elmer Joseph Melton Sr.

Elmer Joseph Melton Sr.

Dec 7, 2016

Elmer J. Melton, Sr., age 88, of Carlyle passed away at his residence on Wednesday, December 7, 2016. Elmer was born in St. Louis, Missouri on July 19, 1928 the son of George Sr. and Gladys (Howard) Melton. He married Nadine Kinney on February 23, 1946 in Carlyle and she preceded him in death on July 11, 2009. In addition...

Shirley A. Wessel

Shirley A. Wessel

Dec 7, 2016

Shirley A. Wessel, 79, of Aviston, died Wednesday, December 7, 2016 at her residence. She was born April 19, 1937 in Mascoutah, the daughter of Clarence and Edna, nee Walthes, Price, Sr. She married Arnold T. Wessel on June 4, 1957 in New Baden and he preceded her in death on November 22, 2009. She is survived by her children,...

Dennis L. Gerling

Dennis L. Gerling

Dec 6, 2016

Dennis L. Gerling, 81, of Germantown, died Tuesday, December 6, 2016 at Clinton Manor Living Center in New Baden. He was born June 24, 1935 in Breese, son of George and Minnie (Heidemann) Gerling. He is survived by relatives and friends. Dennis was preceded in death by his brothers, Victor and Al Gerling of New Baden; and a sister-in-law, Bernice...

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