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

Roy A. Grayson, Jr.

Roy A. Grayson, Jr.

Mar 13, 2026

Roy A. Grayson, Jr., 49, of New Baden, passed away on Friday, March 13, 2026, in Germantown. He was born on September 29, 1976, in Belleville, the son of Roy grayson sr and Catherine, nee Linkey cheney,

Roy’s career as a butcher at Trenton Processing and Behrman's Meat Market showcased his dedication and skill, earning him the respect and admiration of...

Tina Marie Book

Tina Marie Book

Mar 11, 2026

Tina Marie Book, age 63, of Albers, departed this life on March 11, 2026, at her home, surrounded by her beloved family. Born in Breese, Illinois, on November 8, 1962, she was the cherished daughter of Thomas (Tom) and Erlene (Fink) Strubhart. Tina united in marriage with Kenneth "Bender" Book at St. Bernard Catholic Church on April 18, 1986, and...

Mark T. Gray

Mark T. Gray

Mar 8, 2026

Mark T. Gray, age 71, of Beaver Prairie, passed away on March 8, 2026, at St. Louis University Hospital. Born on June 13, 1954, in Highland, Illinois, the son of Kenneth and Celesta (Krone) Gray. He married Jean M. Peppenhorst on August 21, 1982, at St. Anthony's Catholic Church in Beckemeyer.

Mark lived a life marked by hard work, love, and...

Clyde Noel Sterling

Clyde Noel Sterling

Mar 8, 2026

Clyde N. Sterling, age 88, of New Baden, peacefully passed away at St. Joseph's Hospital in Breese on Sunday, March 8, 2026. He was born on April 18, 1937, in East St. Louis, Illinois, to Clem and Helen (Inez) Sterling. Clyde married Dorothy Halterman on July 26, 1965, in Belleville, Illinois, and they shared a cherished life together in New...

Brett P. Haas

Brett P. Haas

Feb 26, 2026

Brett P. Haas, 59, of Eddyville, KY, and formerly of Carlyle, IL, passed away on Thursday, February 26, 2026, at Vanderbilt Hospital in Nashville, TN. He was born on May 24, 1966, in Belleville, Illinois, the son of Joseph and Janice Winkler Haas. He married Sherry Lea Gray on October 10, 2020, at Hazlet State Park in Carlyle, Illinois, and she...

MaryAnn E. Strieker

MaryAnn E. Strieker

Feb 14, 2026

MaryAnn Elizabeth "Mary" Strieker, 95, of Aviston, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 14, 2026 at Aviston Countryside Manor. She was born April 1, 1930 in St. Rose, the daughter of Clem and Elizabeth, nee Wilke, Thole. She married Anthony J. "Bud" Strieker on October 28, 1953 in St. Rose, and he preceded her in death on February 19, 2003.

She...

Kimberly Ann Deters

Kimberly Ann Deters

Feb 11, 2026

Kimberly Ann Deters, 39, of Trenton, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Wednesday, February 11, 2026, at Memorial Hospital in Belleville. Lovingly known as Kimmy, she was born on October 10, 1986, the daughter of John Ellsworth and Carol, nee Berberich, Ruth. Though she faced the challenges of debilitating pancreatitis with strength and courage, she is now at...

Nancy Mae Lowe

Nancy Mae Lowe

Feb 5, 2026

Nancy Mae Lowe, age 84, of Carlyle, passed away on Thursday, February 5, 2026, at St. Joseph's Hospital in Breese. She was born on December 27, 1941, in Keyesport, the daughter of Melvin and Mable (Zobrist) Hoffman. Nancy was united in marriage to Gene D. Lowe, Sr., on February 28, 1959, in Pinckneyville, Illinois. Sadly, she was preceded in death...

John R. Parmenter

John R. Parmenter

Feb 3, 2026

MSgt. John R. Parmenter, USAF, RET., 77, went peacefully to meet Jesus on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, surrounded by his immediate family, at his residence. He was born February 18, 1948 in Framingham, MA, the son of Gilbert and Ruth, nee Arcudi, Parmenter. He married Victoria Wells on September 11, 1971 at Martha and Mary Chapel in Sudbury, MA. 

John is...

Karen Faye Kleine

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...

Roger Paul Beckemeyer

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...

Gertrude H. Holthaus

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...

William R. Clark

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,...

Shirley Mae Rainey

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...

Mackenzie "Mack" G. Stockard

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

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

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

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

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

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...