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Gertrude H. Holthaus
Jan 31, 2026
Gertrude Helen Holthaus, 94, fondly known as Gertie, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 31, 2026, at Aviston Countryside Manor. She was born on August 31, 1931, in rural Carlyle at the family home, the daughter of John William and Marie Stella, nee Borgelt, Diekemper. She married Victor G. Holthaus July 19, 1955, at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Carlyle and he preceded...
Karen Faye Kleine
Feb 1, 2026
Karen Faye Kleine, aged 74, of Carlyle, Illinois, passed away peacefully on February 1, 2026, at St. Joseph's Hospital in Breese. Born on February 9, 1951, in East St. Louis, Illinois, she was the beloved daughter of Frank and Pearley (Wright) Johnson.
Karen's journey through life included two marriages: first to Robert Alan McCord, who preceded her in death, and later...
Shirley Mae Rainey
Jan 22, 2026
Shirley Mae Rainey, aged 91, of Carlyle, Illinois, passed away peacefully on January 22, 2026, at Cedarhurst Living Center in Breese, surrounded by her beloved family. Born on August 20, 1934, in Mt. Vernon, Illinois, she was the daughter of John and Lucille (Shirley) Keller. On August 14, 1954, Shirley married Robert "Bob" Rainey in Mt. Vernon, beginning a journey...
Roger Paul Beckemeyer
Jan 31, 2026
Roger Paul Beckemeyer, 83, of Columbus, Indiana, passed away on Saturday, January 31, 2026. He was born February 21, 1942, in Bresse, Illinois, the son of the late Paul and Edna Beckemeyer.
Roger was a Civil War enthusiast. He enjoyed woodworking, Cadillacs, collecting Brown County Art, and feeding the wildlife. He will be deeply missed by his family and friends.
Roger is...
William R. Clark
Jan 29, 2026
William "Bill" R. Clark, age 74, of Shattuc, passed away peacefully at home on January 29, 2026, surrounded by his loved ones. He was born on December 1, 1951, in Centralia, Illinois, to William O. and Adeline (Hollenkamp) Clark Sr. He married the love of his life, Nancy Barnes, on September 9, 1972, at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Carlyle,...
Mackenzie "Mack" G. Stockard
Jan 22, 2026
Mackenzie "Mack" G. Stockard left this earth on January 22, 2026. Mack was born on September 26, 1992 to his loving parents, Tim and Suzanne Stockard of Carlyle, IL, who survive.
Mack leaves behind two brothers, Nicholas (Valerie) Stockard of Carlyle and Dustin (Jamie) Stockard of Licking, MO; and two sisters, Kristin (Matt) Sullins of Licking, MO and his beloved baby...
Dolores Von Bokel
Jan 16, 2026
SERVICES FOR DOLORES VON BOKEL ARE BEING POSTPONED DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER. PLEASE NOTE THE NEW SERVICE TIMES. VISITATION WILL BE HELD ON MONDAY, JANUARY 26, 2026 FROM 4:00 UNTIL 8:00 PM AND AGAIN ON TUESDAY, JANUARY 27, 2026, FROM 9:00 UNTIL 10:30 AM. MASS WILL BE HELD AT 11:00 AM ON TUESDAY.
Dolores Von Bokel, 91, of Aviston, died Friday, January...
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,...
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