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Gary D. Lowe
May 18, 2026
Gary D. Lowe, age 81, of Carlyle, Illinois, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 18, 2026, at St. Joseph's Hospital in Breese. Born on March 20, 1945, in Carlyle to Henry and Amelia (Lee) Lowe.
On June 27, 1969, he married Bernadette "Bernie" Szczeblewski at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Beckemeyer. They shared many years of companionship and true love until...
Bernard "Bummy" G. Lowe
May 13, 2026
Bernard "Bummy" G. Lowe, aged 82, of Carlyle, passed away at his home on Wednesday, May 13, 2026. Born on October 30, 1943, he was the son of Henry and Amelia (Lee) Lowe.
Bernard is lovingly remembered by his brother Gary Lowe, sister Ruth Ann Hopper, and numerous nieces and nephews including Diane (Leo) LaRose, Brian (Connie) Lowe, Gene (Kris) "Spook"...
Valerie L. Hupfer
May 16, 2026
Valerie Lynee Hupfer (Mosconi), whose life was a testament to generosity, kindness, and unwavering compassion, peacefully passed away on May 16, 2026, in New Baden, Illinois. Born on August 27, 1970, in St. Louis, Valerie brought light and laughter to everyone she encountered, carrying an amazing sense of humor and a heart full of warmth. She found her true love...
Ann Marie Stidham
Apr 29, 2026
Ann Marie Stidham, 81, of Damiansville, passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday, April 29, 2026. She was born July 23, 1944 in Brownsville, PA, the daughter of William Henry and Anna Marcella, nee Morosky, Griffin. She married Douglas C. Stidham, Sr. on May 23, 1964 and he preceded her in death on December 23, 2022.
Ann is survived by...
Katherine I. Haynes-Cameron
May 8, 2026
Katherine I. Haynes-Cameron, 34, of New Baden, passed away on Friday, May 8, 2026, at her home. She was born on June 16, 1991, in Breese, the daughter of Penny and Wanda, nee Hensley, Haynes. She married Kyle Cameron in September 2020 in New Baden and he survives in New Baden.
Katherine was an active and beloved member of the 1st...
Dawn O. Luttrull
May 6, 2026
Dawn O. Luttrull, 64, of Mascoutah, passed away on Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at her home. She was born April 16, 1962 in Belleville, the daughter of Richard and Jean, nee Manwaring, Sinkler. She married Ricky Luttrull August 16, 2019 in St. Clair County and he survives in Mascoutah.
In addition to her husband, Dawn is survived by her son, Micheal...
Donald B. Fuhler
May 4, 2026
Donald B. Fuhler, 87, of New Baden, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 4, 2026, at Carlyle Healthcare Center in Carlyle. He was born on January 16, 1939, in Aviston, the son of Herman and Bertha, nee Stoff, Fuhler. He married Jane E. Netemeyer at St. George Catholic Church in New Baden in 1966 and she survives in New Baden.
Donald...
Charles Franklin Taylor
May 2, 2026
Charles Franklin Taylor, 87, of Damiansville, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 2, 2026, at St. Joseph Hospital in Breese. He was born on March 10, 1939, in Kennett, MO, the son of Lee Thomas and Hazel Agnes, nee McElyea, Taylor. He married Mary Hahn on December 4, 1959 at Memphis, Tennessee and she preceded him in death on February...
Edna M. Southard
May 1, 2026
Edna M. Southard, 94, of New Baden, passed away on Friday, May 1, 2026, at Bria of Columbia. She was born on January 11, 1932, in West Frankfort, Illinois, the daughter of John and Lida, nee Ozee, Fletcher. She married Henry O. Southard, Jr. in Piggott, Arkansas in 1949 and he preceded her in death on October 8, 1977.
Edna’s journey...
Julia "Jupie" A. Gonzalez
Apr 27, 2026
Julia “Jupie” A. Gonzalez, age 68, of Beckemeyer, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 27, 2026, at St. Joseph's Hospital in Breese. Born on February 11, 1958, in Breese, she was the beloved daughter of Joaquin “Jack” and Lorraine (Vahlkamp) Gonzalez.
Jupie is lovingly remembered by her siblings: Jack (Linda) Gonzalez, Mary (Steve) Kelso, Joe Gonzalez, Ben (Jan) Gonzalez, and Chris...
James "Jim" A. Nehrt
Apr 22, 2026
James "Jim" A. Nehrt, age 82, of Carlyle, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, at Aviston Countryside Manor following a long and courageous battle with Parkinson's Disease. Born on January 17, 1944, in Breese, Illinois, he was the beloved son of Elmer and Anna (Hermsmeyer) Nehrt.
On October 8, 1966, Jim married his devoted wife, Rosalyn "Rosie" Kueper, with...
Lee B. Monical
Apr 21, 2026
Lee Monical, 52, of New Baden, passed away peacefully at home on April 21, 2026, surrounded by his boys and the family he loved so deeply.
Lee was a man defined by quiet strength, steady presence, and an unwavering devotion to his family. He raised five sons, Kodie, Kyle, Kameron, Kaleb, and Kolin, who were the center of his world and...
Thomas A. Rakers
Apr 20, 2026
Thomas "Tom" A. Rakers, age 59, of Chester, Illinois, passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, April 20, 2026, surrounded by his loved ones. Born on May 11, 1966, to Edmund and Joyce (Wellen) Rakers.
Tom married Lorie Laminack on July 7, 2004, in Nashville, Illinois, and she survives him in Chester. He is also survived by his children: Michelle...
Edith M. Skrobul
Apr 20, 2026
Edith M. Skrobul, age 95, of Beckemeyer, died Monday, April 20, 2026, at Aviston Countryside Manor with her family by her side.
She was born on November 12, 1930, in Carlyle, the daughter of Pearl (Nettles) and Paul Kellermann. She was raised on a farm in rural Carlyle and was affectionately known as "Babe" by her family and friends. On September...
Dorothy V. Bridgeforth
Apr 20, 2026
Dorothy Violet Bridgeforth, 92, of New Baden, passed away on Monday, April 20, 2026, at her home. She was born June 8, 1933, in Hillsboro, Wisconsin, the daughter of Raymond and Mary (nee Unbehaun) Sanders. She married Carl Bridgeforth on September 14, 1952 at Olive Evangelical United Brethren Church in Eau Claire, WI, and he preceded her in death on...
Maureen "Moe" A. Goestenkors
Apr 16, 2026
Maureen "Moe" A. Goestenkors, 81, of Aviston, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 16, 2026, at St. Joseph Hospital in Breese. She was born on June 5, 1944, in St. Rose, the daughter of George and Romilda, nee Woltering, Meyer. She married Robert A. "Bob" Goestenkors on April 6, 1964 in St. Rose and he preceded her in death on...
Patricia "Patsy" A. Hodges
Apr 15, 2026
Patricia "Patsy" A. Hodges, 84, of New Baden, passed away on Wednesday, April 15, 2026, at Memorial Hospital in Shiloh. She was born on November 19, 1941, in rural New Baden, the daughter of Adam Butch and Marjorie Rose, nee Ford, Renth. She married Evert Lee Hodges on August 29, 1959 at Zion United Church of Christ in New Baden...
Trudy A. Strieker
Apr 12, 2026
Trudy A. Strieker, age 69, of Collinsville, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 12, 2026. She was born August 8, 1956, in Breese, the daughter of the late John and Leora (nee Schrage) Varel. She married Joseph “Joe” A. Strieker on April 7, 1984, at St. Rose Catholic Church in St. Rose and he preceded her in death on February...
Tyson Clay Kell
Apr 10, 2026
Tyson Clay Kell, age 46, of Carlyle, peacefully passed away on Friday, April 10, 2026, at Barnes-Jewish Medical Center in St. Louis, Missouri, surrounded by his loved ones. Born on March 8, 1980, in Mount Vernon, Illinois, he was the cherished son of Roland Lee and Linda (Lusch) Kell.
After losing his mother at such a young age, he was lovingly...
Martha I. Cachola
Apr 9, 2026
Martha I. Cachola, aged 75, of Carlyle, peacefully passed away at her home on Thursday, April 9, 2026, surrounded by her loved ones. Born on March 5, 1951, in Leachville, Arkansas, she was the cherished daughter of Marcus and Lilly (Morson) Davidson, Sr. Martha married Gordon Cachola Sr. on November 29, 1969, in Blytheville, Arkansas, and they shared 56 wonderful...
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