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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
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
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
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...
Terry Russell Oldham
Jun 7, 2025
Terry Russell Oldham, 78, of Mulberry Grove, passed away Saturday, June 7, 2025 at Greenville Nursing and Rehab. He was born January 31, 1947 in Vandalia, the son of Russell Dwight and Norma June, nee Heather, Oldham and they preceded him in death.
He is survived by sisters, Rebecca Vota, Patty Dean, and Beth Ann Mills. Son, Troy (Terri) Oldham. Grandchildren,...
Margie Ann Taylor
May 28, 2025
Margie Ann Taylor, aged 84, of Carlyle, peacefully passed away on May 28, 2025, at the Carlyle Healthcare Center. Born on April 4, 1941, she was the cherished daughter of Clyde and Edith (Simms) Short. Margie married Charles Taylor on November 22, 1959, who sadly preceded her in death in 1974.
She is cherished and survived by her devoted children: James...
Debra Ann Birks
May 25, 2025
Debra Ann Birks, lovingly known as Debbie, was born on May 4, 1960, in Pasadena, California. She passed away peacefully on May 25, 2025, in Mt. Vernon, Illinois, surrounded by her cherished husband, Brian Birks, and her beloved daughters, Jessica Hugo and Jennifer Brinkman.
Debbie was a remarkable stay-at-home mom whose greatest joy came from raising her two beloved daughters, Jessica...
Barbara "Bitsy” H. Netemeyer
May 14, 2025
Barbara H. Netemeyer, affectionately known as Bitsy, passed away peacefully on May 14, 2025, at Aviston Countryside Manor. She was the daughter of Herman (Butch) and Maurine (Fenoughty) Hechenberger. She was born on October 21, 1942, in Belleville, IL. She married Glennon "Shorty" Netemeyer in July 1974. He preceded her in death.
Bitsy had a commendable career as a Unit Secretary...
Michael A. Kleine
May 9, 2025
Michael A. Kleine, age 68, of Carlyle, Illinois, passed away peacefully on May 9, 2025, at his home, surrounded by those who loved him. Born on March 11, 1957, in Centralia, he was the beloved son of Ralph "Hank" and Maxine (Barger) Kleine. Michael married Dena Harris on November 14, 2014, and she survives in Carlyle.
He is also survived by...
Steven R. Kehrer
May 8, 2025
Steve R. Kehrer, 68, born August 27th, 1956, passed away peacefully in his home on May 8th, 2025, in New Memphis, IL. He died from Autonomic Nervous System complications, that took 10+ weeks of hospitalization in and out of 5 different facilities to finally dig deep enough to discover. He became at peace with the findings and only asked that...
Joyce A. Cranford
May 5, 2025
Joyce Arleen (Washburn) Cranford, of Carlyle, passed away at the age of 83, on Monday, May 5, 2025, at her daughter’s home in Carlyle, surrounded by her family. She was born October 30, 1941, in Breese, Illinois, the daughter of Herbert and Alta (Corson) Washburn. Ms. Cranford attended Carlyle Grade School and Carlyle High School and graduated in 1960. Joyce...
Ruth A Santel
May 5, 2025
Ruth A. Santel, 79, of New Baden, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 5, 2025, at St. Louis University Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri. She was born on September 28, 1945, in Belleville, Illinois, to Harold and Clara (nee Kleboldt) Wright. She married Russel Santel July 27, 1968 at St. George Catholic Church in New Baden and he preceded her...
Sharon L. Thomas
May 3, 2025
Sharon L. Thomas, age 78, of Beckemeyer, passed away on May 3, 2025, at Barnes-Jewish Medical Center in St. Louis, Missouri. She was born on September 29, 1946, in Breese, Illinois, to Lavern and Wilma (Stricker) Hoffman. On May 4, 1968, she joyfully united in marriage with Joseph Thomas at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Beckemeyer, sharing a beautiful life...
Ellarine M. Santel
May 3, 2025
Ellarine M. Santel, age 86, of New Baden, passed away peacefully at her home on May 3, 2025. Born on November 30, 1938, she was the cherished daughter of Herman and Katherine (Golsch) Fauke. On May 7, 1957, Ellarine married Robert "Smitty" Santel at St. George Catholic Church in New Baden, sharing a life filled with love and companionship until...
Dora Ann Beer
Apr 23, 2025
Dora A. Beer, 71, of Aviston, passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday, April 23, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on September 18, 1953, in Breese, Illinois, the daughter of Richard and Dorothy, nee Wolters, Richter. She married Ron Beer August 13, 1977 at St. Francis Catholic Church in Aviston.
Dora's family was the center of...
Karen S. Potter
Apr 11, 2025
Karen S. Potter, 63, of New Baden, passed away Friday, April 11, 2025 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in O'Fallon. She was born July 7, 1961 in Princeton, KY, the daughter of Wilbur and Noretta, nee Hollis, Dennison. She married Richard Potter March 17, 2006 in New Baden and he survives in New Baden.
In addition to her husband she is survived...
Naomi Ione Wernsman
Apr 9, 2025
Naomi Ione Wernsman, age 91, of Centralia, passed away on April 9, 2025, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Centralia. She was born on May 18, 1933, in Posey, Illinois, to Melvin and Mary (Thouvenin) Koehler. On July 12, 1951, she married Dale E. Wernsman in Mobile, Alabama, who preceded her in death on January 12, 2014.
Naomi was preceded in death...
Margaret "Margie" J. Ottensmeier
Apr 9, 2025
Margaret J. "Margie" Ottensmeier, 89, of Aviston, passed away on Wednesday, April 9, 2025, at Carlyle Healthcare Center. She was born on April 4, 1936, in Breese Township, the daughter of Herman and Mary A., nee Stoff, Ottensmeier.
Margie taught at numerous Catholic schools, spanning from 1957 to 1971. Her most notable tenure was at Albers Elementary School, where she dedicated...
Rosemary A. Venhaus
Apr 8, 2025
Rosemary A. Venhaus, age 94, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 8, 2025, at Cedarhurst of Breese. She was born on September 2, 1930, in St. Rose, the daughter of Bernard and Rosalia, nee Strieker, Schumacher. She married Bernard H. "Ben" Venhaus, Jr. on November 27, 1951 in St. Rose and he preceded her in death on March 26, 2019.
A...
Billie Jo Combs
Apr 7, 2025
Billie Jo Combs, age 34, of Salem, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 7, 2025, in Salem, IL. She was born on September 9, 1990, in Centralia, to Joseph Allen Combs and Donna Mae Hesson.
Billie is lovingly remembered by her mother, Donna Hesson and friend, Earl Bossler. She is also survived by her siblings, Ryan Drake and his wife Abby,...
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