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Mary Margaret Schulte
Mar 31, 2026
Mary Margaret Schulte, 90, of Aviston, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 31, 2026, at St. Joseph Hospital in Breese. She was born on October 17, 1935, in Aviston, the daughter of Bernard and Catherine, nee Fuhler, Von Bokel. She married Don Schulte October 27, 1956 and he preceded her in death on March 10, 2003.
Mary Margaret lived a life...
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...
Evelyn L. Kellermann
Apr 5, 2026
Evelyn L. Kellermann, age 97, of Carlyle, peacefully passed away on Sunday, April 5, 2026, at her home surrounded by her loved ones. Born on March 6, 1929, in Pageton, West Virginia, she was the daughter of Daniel H. and Alta Mae (Book) Meyer. Evelyn married Peter "Pete" Paul Kellermann on August 12, 1947, at St. Mary's Church in Carlyle....
Kathleen "Kathy" J. Rakers
Apr 1, 2026
Kathleen "Kathy" J. Rakers, 73, of New Baden, passed away on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in O'Fallon. She was born on October 25, 1952, in Breese, the daughter of Frank and Agnes, nee Diesen, Bitter. She married the love of her life, Donald Rakers, on November 20, 1971, at St. Dominic Catholic Church in Breese, and...
Elizabeth "Betty" M. Jansen
Mar 24, 2026
Elizabeth "Betty" M. Jansen, 90, of Carlyle, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, at Evercare of Breese. She was born on February 24, 1936, in Carlyle, the daughter of John and Helen, nee Revermann, Isaak. She married Marcel Diekmann on October 20, 1954 at St. Mary Church in Carlyle and he preceded her in death on July 12, 1984....
Ryan N. Hurt
Mar 21, 2026
Ryan N. Hurt, 48, of Belleville, IL, passed away on Saturday, March 21, 2026, at Bria of Belleville. Born on June 16, 1977, he was the beloved son of Jerrold M. Hurt and Nancy (nee Jeppe) Conner.
Ryan is lovingly remembered by his mother, Nancy J. Conner, and his half-siblings, Ian Conner, Bradley Hurt, and Natalie Birch.
He was preceded in death...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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