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Local obituaries for Carlyle, New Baden, Aviston, Albers, and Breese, IL areas
Ray J. Bassen
Sep 14, 2025
Ray J. Bassen, age 84, of Hoffman, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 14, 2025, at Salem Township Hospital. Born on February 5, 1941, he was the son of Martin and Edna (Sheverbush) Bassen. He was united in marriage to Jacqueline Myers, who preceded him in death on August 27, 2022.
Ray was welcomed into eternal life by his beloved wife,...
Barbara M. Steinmann
Sep 9, 2025
Barbara M. Steinmann, 78, of Damiansville, passed away at her home on Tuesday, September 9, 2025. She was born on December 7, 1946, in Breese, IL, the daughter of Henry and Leona, nee Toennies, Fuehne. She married James Steinmann December 19, 1970 at St. Damian Catholic Church and he survives in Damiansville.
After dedicating 40 years to her role as a...
James "Jim" H. Korte
Sep 16, 2025
James "Jim" H. Korte, 79, of New Baden, passed away Tuesday, September 16, 2025 at his home. He was born October 25, 1945 in Breese, the son of Fred and Marcella, nee Hilmes, Korte. He married Judy Meyer May 3, 1969 at St. Mary Catholic Church in Trenton and she survives in New Baden.
Jim leaves behind a legacy of love...
Patricia Sue Krieger
Jul 26, 2025
Patricia Sue Krieger, age 86, of Huey, lovingly known as Pat, passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, July 26, 2025. She was born on September 15, 1938, in Breese, Illinois, to the late Robert and Violet (Brown) Falbe Sr.
Pat is survived by her cherished sons, Corky and friend Nick of Lebanon, and Joe and wife Barb, along with...
Connie L. Pearson
Sep 16, 2025
Connie L. Pearson, 78, of Carlyle, died Tuesday, September 16, 2025 at Aviston Countryside Manor. She was born November 20, 1946 in Rockford, IL, the daughter of Howard and Phyllis Johnson. She married Richard "Dick" Pearson in Rockford and he survives in Carlyle.
In addition to her husband she is survived by her son, Todd Pearson; daughter, Stacey Rambo; and granddaughter,...
Robert A. Sibert
Sep 12, 2025
Robert Arthur Sibert, 95, of New Baden, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 12, 2025, at Trenton Village in Trenton, Illinois. He was born October 3, 1929, in Collier, Pennsylvania. His beloved wife, Patricia Ann (Mellein) Sibert, preceded him in death.
Bob was also preceded in death by his parents, George Warren and Anna Madaline (Collier) Sibert; and siblings George Sibert...
Dennis W. Franke
Sep 10, 2025
Dennis W. Franke, 81, of New Baden, passed away on Wednesday, September 10, 2025, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in O'Fallon, IL. He was born on March 25, 1944, in Belleville, IL, the son of LeRoy and Verida, nee Mehrmann, Franke. He married Tamey Warwick November 13, 1993 at Trinity United Church of Christ in Belleville and she survives in New...
John Ellsworth Ruth
Sep 9, 2025
John Ellsworth Ruth, age 68, of Trenton, passed away peacefully on September 9, 2025, at his home, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on December 12, 1956, in Highland, Illinois, to Eldred and Ruby (nee Viere) Ruth. John married Carol Berberich on December 5, 1981, and she survives in Trenton.
He is survived by his children: Sarah Ruth of...
Amanda M. Gill
Sep 7, 2025
Amanda M. Gill, 42, of New Baden, passed away on Sunday, September 7, 2025, at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, after a courageous fight with cancer. And let’s be honest — cancer sucks.
Born on June 17, 1983, at Scott Air Force Base, Amanda grew up in New Baden, where in her younger years you could often find her singing her...
Carl F. Brammeier
Sep 1, 2025
Carl Frederich Brammeier, age 85, of Carlyle, passed away on Monday, September 1, 2025, at St. Joseph Hospital in Breese IL, surrounded by his family. He was born on April 25, 1940, in Sandoval, Illinois, to Emil and Quinta (Knolhoff) Brammeier. On October 3, 1964, he united in marriage with Louise Selma Hanenberger in Hoyleton, Illinois, and together they created...
Betty Violet Voegele
Aug 29, 2025
Betty V. Voegele, a cherished mother, sister, and friend, was born on June 16, 1944, in Highland, Illinois. She peacefully passed away on August 29, 2025, at Aviston Countryside Manor, surrounded by her loving family.
Betty grew up in Highland and New Douglas, IL. Betty graduated in 1962 from Highland High School. She started her professional life at the Alton Box...
James "Hotdog" Meyer
Aug 27, 2025
James J. "Hotdog" Meyer, age 69, of Troy, MO, passed away Wednesday, August 27, 2025 at home surrounded by his family. James was born May 17, 1956 in Breese, IL, the son of Paul & MaryAnn, nee Kaulig, Meyer. He married Carma Kuhn on November 22, 1985 in Highland, IL and she survives in Troy, MO.
In addition to his wife...
David L Boyd
Aug 25, 2025
David L. Boyd, 72, of Carlyle, passed away on Monday, August 25, 2025 at Addington Place in Shiloh. He was born November 21, 1952 in East St Louis, IL, the son of W.K. “Bud” Boyd and Ellen Boyd.
He is survived by two sons, Paul Boyd and Matthew Boyd; two brothers, Roger Boyd and Larry Boyd; and one sister, Janet Foley....
Anita L. Peters
Aug 12, 2025
Anita L. Peters, 87, of Trenton, passed away on Tuesday, August 12, 2025, at Memorial Hospital in Shiloh. She was born on February 27, 1938, in New Baden, the daughter of Walter T. and Lucille, nee Galley, Davis. She married Jerome Peters October 20, 1962 at St. Augustine Catholic Church in Belleville and he survives in Trenton.
Before her retirement, Anita...
Michael Cody Curry
Aug 7, 2025
Michael Cody Curry, age 37, passed away suddenly on Thursday, August 7, 2025. He was born on September 28, 1987, to Joseph Gregory and Sarah J. (Delabar) Curry, both of whom preceded him in death.
Cody is also preceded in death by his step-mother, Mickey Curry, his sister, Miranda Huff, and his uncle, Patrick Curry.
He is survived by his son, Gavin...
Delmont "Dellie" Kloeckner
Aug 7, 2025
Delmont "Dellie" Nicholas Kloeckner, age 82, of Albers, peacefully passed away on August 7, 2025, at St. Joseph's Hospital in Breese. Born on March 20, 1943, in Germantown, Illinois, he was the beloved son of John and Mary (Wellinghoff) Kloeckner. Dellie and Geraldine Santel united in marriage at St. Damian Catholic Church on November 22, 1968, and she survives him.
Alongside...
Edward "Ed" Meier
Aug 3, 2025
Edward "Ed" Meier, 97, of Hoffman, passed away peacefully on August 3, 2025, at the Carlyle Healthcare Center. Born on January 2, 1928, in Washington County, Illinois, Ed was the son of Otto and Myrtle (Thouvenin) Meier. He was baptized on January 15, 1928, and became a confirmed member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Hoffman.
On June 18, 1961, Ed married...
Maryann A. Grapperhaus
Jul 29, 2025
Maryann A. Grapperhaus, 94, of St. Rose, passed away on Tuesday, July 29, 2025, at St. Joseph Hospital in Breese, IL. She was born on November 4, 1930, in Aviston, Illinois, the daughter of Henry & Rosa, nee Holtkamp, Lohman. She married Rem Grapperhaus on April 24, 1951 in Aviston and he preceded her in death on October 3, 1989.
For...
Barbara M. Weissenborn
Jul 26, 2025
Barbara M. Weissenborn, 74, of New Baden, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 26, 2025, at Aviston Countryside Manor after a courageous battle with breast cancer. She was born on September 3, 1950, in Chicago, Illinois, the daughter of Henry and Estelle, nee Mazer, Wronka. She married Frank M. Weissenborn on May 22, 1982 in St. Louis, Missouri and he...
Marianne V. Weisenfeld
Jul 21, 2025
Marianne V. Weisenfeld, 93, of Breese, died Monday, July 21, 2025, at Cedarhurst of Breese. She was born August 30, 1931, in St. Louis, MO, the daughter of Michael and Pauline, nee Schmidt, Schuller. She married Louis G. Weisenfeld December 19, 1970, and he preceded her in death on February 11, 2019.
Marianne is survived by her devoted family members: sister-in-law,...
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