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

Carl F. Brammeier

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...

James "Hotdog" Meyer

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...

Patricia Sue Krieger

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...

Betty Violet Voegele

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...

David L Boyd

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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,...

Ruth Ann Triefenbach

Ruth Ann Triefenbach

Jul 18, 2025

Ruth Ann Triefenbach, 70, of Lenzburg, passed away on Friday, July 18, 2025, at Aviston Countryside Manor. She was born on March 12, 1955, in Belleville, the daughter of Joseph and Dorothy, nee Harwerth, Diecker. She married Merlan Triefenbach at St. Libory Catholic Church and he preceded her in death on August 21, 2006.

Ruth dedicated her life to farming, where...

Alice E. Murphy

Alice E. Murphy

Jul 8, 2025

Alice E. Murphy, 76, of Albers, passed away Tuesday, July 8, 2025 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in O'Fallon. She was born February 13, 1949 in Montgomery, AL, the daughter of Billy Ray and Nora, nee Young, Payne. She married Dennis Murphy and he survives in Albers.

All services will be private.

Memorials may be made to the charity of the donor's choice...

Emmersyn Ann Cotton

Emmersyn Ann Cotton

Jul 7, 2025

With heavy hearts, we announce that baby Emmersyn Ann Cotton was born an angel on July 7, 2025, at St. Joseph's Hospital in Breese. She came into this world cherished by her parents, Jacob and Kristen Cotton. Though her time with us was brief, the love and anticipation surrounding her arrival were immeasurable.

Emmersyn will forever remain in the hearts of...

Michele E. Musgrave

Michele E. Musgrave

Jul 7, 2025

Michele E. Musgrave, 77, of Waterloo, passed away Monday, July 7, 2025 at Carlyle Healthcare Center. She was born August 22, 1947, the daughter of Robert and Stella, nee Smith, Phillips. She married Greg Musgrave and he survives in Carlyle. 

Services are pending for a later date. 

Joyce Cox

Joyce Cox

Jun 26, 2025

Joyce Cox, known to many as Jody or "Miss Jody", passed away peacefully on June 26th, 2025, at Mascoutah Rehab and Nursing, in Mascoutah, Illinois. Jody came to the United States from the United Kingdom, which she proudly claimed as her home for many years. On June 27th, 1970, Jody married the love of her life, Larry Cox, in Tacoma,...

L. Elaine Hilmes

L. Elaine Hilmes

Jun 19, 2025

L. Elaine Hilmes, aged 66, born on June 29, 1958, passed away on June 19, 2025, at St. Elizabeth's Hospital in O'Fallon.

Elaine retired during the COVID pandemic to help care for her four beloved grandchildren, who were the center of her world. She found joy in the simple pleasures of life, including her five cherished dogs, the Florida ocean, gardening,...

Ronald "Ron" Oscar Berry

Ronald "Ron" Oscar Berry

Jun 17, 2025

Ronald "Ron" Oscar Berry, age 69, of Carlyle, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 17, 2025, at St. Elizabeth's Hospital in O'Fallon. He was born March 12, 1956 in Breese, IL, to Francis "Black" and Mabel (Higgins) Berry. On April 21, 1980 he married Laurie Norman and she survives in Carlyle. Ron's legacy will live on through his children, Hillary...

Bonnie J. Westfall

Bonnie J. Westfall

Jun 14, 2025

Bonnie J. Westfall, age 81, of Hoffman, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 14, 2025, at Carlyle Healthcare Center. She was born on March 3, 1944, in Belleville, IL, to Joseph F. and Emma A. (Sachteleben) Palek. On July 9, 1969, Bonnie married Harry F. Westfall in Nashville, Illinois. Her beloved husband preceded her in death on September 10, 2021.

Bonnie...