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Wayne Richard Wessel
Jan 13, 2026
Wayne R. Wessel, age 90, of Carlyle, passed away peacefully on January 13, 2026, at St. Joseph's Hospital in Breese. Born on November 30, 1935, on the family farm in Clinton County, he was the cherished son of Theodore and Ida (Grefe) Wessel. On November 24, 1957, Wayne married his beloved wife, Lola Koehler, and together they created 68 years...
Loretta Trevelline
Jan 8, 2026
Loretta Marie Trevelline, formerly of Carlyle, passed away on January 8, 2026, at the home of her son, Michael, near East Liverpool, Ohio. She was 96 years old, born on June 1, 1929, to Edward Hacker, a man saintly and without guile, and Ida (Van de Loo) of Bartelso. She was one of ten children raised on a small farm...
Denis J. Billhartz
Jan 6, 2026
Denis J. Billhartz, 83, of New Baden, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 6, 2026, at Anderson Hospital in Maryville. He was born on March 10, 1942, in Breese, the son of Harry F. and Agnes L., nee Griesbaum, Billhartz.
Denis had a strong work ethic and dedicated a significant portion of his life to his career as a farmer and...
Donald O. Hardekopf
Jan 5, 2026
SMSgt Donald O. Hardekopf, USAF, Retired, (91), of Liberty, MO, died Monday, January 5, 2026, at Liberty Hospital. He was born March 2, 1934, in Pilot Knob Township, Washington County, IL to Otto and Mabel (nee Erwin) (Verner) Hardekopf. Don grew up in Beckemeyer, IL and graduated from Breese Community High School in 1952. Don married Dixie Lee Jannett of Carlyle, IL in the Evangelical...
Garnett W. Held
Jan 2, 2026
Garnett Wayne Held
Garnett Wayne Held, born December 8, 1931, to Roy and Juanita June (McCorkle) Held in Nodaway Iowa, passed away peacefully on January 2, 2026, at his residence at Addington Place in Shiloh IL. He and his 5 siblings grew up moving from town to town in rural Iowa as his father, with the support of his mother, chased...
Mary Louise Kuhl
Dec 25, 2025
Mary Louise Kuhl, aged 76, of Aviston, Illinois, passed away at her home on December 25, 2025. Born on June 17, 1949, in Breese, Illinois, she was the beloved daughter of the late Anthony "Tony" and Bernadine (Mueller) Kuhl.
Her family enriched Mary's life, and she is survived by numerous cousins who will remember her fondly.
A proud graduate of Mater Dei...
Larry E. Crouch
Dec 13, 2025
Larry E. Crouch, age 80, of Breese, Illinois, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 13, 2025, at St. Joseph's Hospital in Breese. Born on September 5, 1945, in Portsmouth, Virginia, he was the cherished fourth son of Thomas W. Crouch and Ruth Savannah (Hopkins) Crouch. Larry lived a remarkable life marked by love, laughter, and dedication to family and country.
In...
Harold "Steve" S. Cheney, Sr.
Dec 6, 2025
Harold "Steve" S. Cheney, Sr., 74, of New Baden, passed away on Saturday, December 6, 2025, at his residence. He was born on August 9, 1951, in St. Louis, Mo, the son of John and Rosalie, nee Caraway, Cheney. He married Catherine Linkey August 12, 1988 at the New Baden First Baptist Church and she survives in New Baden.
In addition...
Bertha M. Voss
Dec 1, 2025
Bertha M. Voss, age 99, of Breese, departed this life on December 1, 2025, at her home. Bertha was born on May 10, 1926, in rural Carlyle to Julius and Cecelia (Dumstorff) Laux. She married Vincent H. Voss on August 25, 1948, at St. Felicia Catholic Church in Beaver Prairie, a union that lasted until his passing on December 28,...
Ruthann Daiber
Dec 1, 2025
Ruthann Daiber, born on May 22, 1941, in Albers, Illinois, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on December 1, 2025, at her residence in New Memphis, Illinois. She leaves behind a cherished legacy defined by her unwavering dedication to her family and community.
Ruthann, a beloved wife to Charles Daiber, had the pleasure of sharing 65 wonderful years with...
Thomas A. Moore
Nov 24, 2025
Thomas A. Moore, 87, of Trenton, passed away peacefully at his home on November 24, 2025. Born on February 27, 1938, in Bray, Ireland, he was the beloved son of Michael Alan and Norah Mary (nee Slattery) Moore.
Thomas is remembered fondly by his loving caregivers, Sharon Thornton and Joyce Drees, home helper, Stacy Green; as well as his siblings: Michael,...
Leland Ray Schaefer
Nov 14, 2025
Leland Ray Schaefer, age 70, of Carlyle, departed this life on November 14, 2025, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in O’Fallon. Born on June 29, 1955, in Centralia, Illinois, he was the son of Leo and Mary (Marshall) Schaefer. Leland cherished his marriage to Kathleen Higgins, which began in November 1981 in Keyesport, Illinois.
He is survived by his wife, Kathleen, and...
Robert Kreke
Nov 7, 2025
Robert Kreke, 55, of New Baden, died Friday, November 7, 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada. He was born December 15, 1969 in Belleville, the son of Henry "Boots" and Judith Ann, nee Griesbaum, Kreke.
Robert is survived by his mother, Judith Ann Kreke; his children, Dakotah Kreke, Dylan Kreke, and Danielle (Kodiak) White; his grandchildren, Sawyer, Walker, and Bennett White;his sister,...
Kenneth C. McLaughlin
Nov 5, 2025
Kenneth C. McLaughlin, aged 63, of New Baden, peacefully passed away at St. Elizabeth's Hospital in O'Fallon on Wednesday, November 5, 2025. Born on October 1, 1962, in Neptune, New Jersey, he was the cherished son of George and Barbara McLaughlin. He united in marriage with Robin McCormick in Freehold, New Jersey, on January 25, 1985, sharing a loving bond...
Mark B. Jones
Nov 3, 2025
Mark B. Jones, age 61, of Carlyle, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loved ones, on November 3, 2025, at his home. He was born on December 28, 1963, in St. Louis, Missouri, to Dan and Judy (Hays) Jones. Mark was married to Camellia Daley on February 17, 2024, and she survives him.
Mark is lovingly remembered by his mother, Judy...
Audrey Florence Miller
Oct 18, 2025
Audrey Florence Miller, age 74, of Trenton, departed this life on Saturday, October 18, 2025, at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Breese. Born on August 6, 1951, in Highland, Illinois, she was the cherished daughter of Raymond Joseph and Charlotte Johanna (Buenemeyer) Eversgerd. Audrey married William "Bill" Miller on October 19, 1996, in New Baden, and they shared many joyful years...
Marie L. Smothers
Oct 16, 2025
Marie L. Smothers, age 74, of Carlyle, passed away peacefully at her home on October 16, 2025. Born on November 16, 1950, in Breese, Illinois, she was the beloved daughter of Eldred “Midge” and Monica (Peppenhorst) Halluin. On December 27, 1969, Marie was united in marriage to the love of her life, Larry Smothers, at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church in...
Shawn Michelle Shrum
Oct 16, 2025
Shawn Michelle Shrum, 55, of Aviston, passed away peacefully at her residence on Thursday, October 16, 2025. She was born on October 18, 1969, in Crystal Lake, Illinois, the daughter of Judith, nee Reining, Fredrick. Shawn married Ronald Boeser December 21, 2004 at their family home and he still survives there. Throughout her life, Shawn demonstrated profound strength and unwavering resilience, particularly...
Richard V. Hacker
Oct 13, 2025
Richard V. Hacker, age 90, of Albers, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 13, 2025 at his home. He was born July 21, 1935 in Bartelso, the son of Edward and Ida (Vandeloo) Hacker. He married Marcie Schrage on June 30, 1962 in St. Rose and she survives in Albers.
Alongside his devoted wife of 63 years, Rich is survived by...
Robin Denise Pfeiffer
Oct 3, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Robin Denise Pfeiffer, age 55, of Okawville, who departed this life on Friday, October 3, 2025, at her home. Born on June 18, 1970, in Del Rio, Texas, she was the cherished daughter of Richard Lee Pfeiffer and Sharon (Hutchison) Pfeiffer-Swinney.
Robin married Tim Raw in Las Vegas, Nevada on...
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