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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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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
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...
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