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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...
Kenneth Eugene Disch
Sep 27, 2025
Kenneth E. Disch, age 80, of Greenville, IL, passed away on Saturday, September 27, 2025, at Carlyle Healthcare Center. Born in Highland, IL, on June 16, 1945, Ken was the beloved son of the late Eugene F. and Bernece I. (McCray) Disch.
Ken's enduring love story began on July 11, 1976, when he married Victoria Anagnos. Their 49 years of marriage...
Linda L. Younger
Sep 21, 2025
Linda L. Younger, 78, of Collinsville, passed away on Sunday, September 21, 2025, at her daughter's home in Breese. She was born on September 22, 1946, in Cahokia, the daughter of Michael and Betty, nee Ledbetter, Janik. She married Wayne Younger June 20, 1964 in Monsanto and he survives in Collinsville.
Throughout her career, Linda dedicated herself to nurturing the minds...
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...
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,...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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