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Delmont "Dellie" Kloeckner
Aug 7, 2025
Delmont "Dellie" Nicholas Kloeckner, age 82, of Albers, peacefully passed away on August 7, 2025, at St. Joseph's Hospital in Breese. Born on March 20, 1943, in Germantown, Illinois, he was the beloved son of John and Mary (Wellinghoff) Kloeckner. Dellie and Geraldine Santel united in marriage at St. Damian Catholic Church on November 22, 1968, and she survives him.
Alongside...
Edward "Ed" Meier
Aug 3, 2025
Edward "Ed" Meier, 97, of Hoffman, passed away peacefully on August 3, 2025, at the Carlyle Healthcare Center. Born on January 2, 1928, in Washington County, Illinois, Ed was the son of Otto and Myrtle (Thouvenin) Meier. He was baptized on January 15, 1928, and became a confirmed member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Hoffman.
On June 18, 1961, Ed married...
Maryann A. Grapperhaus
Jul 29, 2025
Maryann A. Grapperhaus, 94, of St. Rose, passed away on Tuesday, July 29, 2025, at St. Joseph Hospital in Breese, IL. She was born on November 4, 1930, in Aviston, Illinois, the daughter of Henry & Rosa, nee Holtkamp, Lohman. She married Rem Grapperhaus on April 24, 1951 in Aviston and he preceded her in death on October 3, 1989.
For...
Patricia Sue Krieger
Jul 26, 2025
Patricia Sue Krieger, age 86, of Huey, lovingly known as Pat, passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, July 26, 2025. She was born on September 15, 1938, in Breese, Illinois, to the late Robert and Violet (Brown) Falbe Sr.
Pat is survived by her cherished sons, Corky and friend Nick of Lebanon, and Joe and wife Barb, along with...
Barbara M. Weissenborn
Jul 26, 2025
Barbara M. Weissenborn, 74, of New Baden, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 26, 2025, at Aviston Countryside Manor after a courageous battle with breast cancer. She was born on September 3, 1950, in Chicago, Illinois, the daughter of Henry and Estelle, nee Mazer, Wronka. She married Frank M. Weissenborn on May 22, 1982 in St. Louis, Missouri and he...
Marianne V. Weisenfeld
Jul 21, 2025
Marianne V. Weisenfeld, 93, of Breese, died Monday, July 21, 2025, at Cedarhurst of Breese. She was born August 30, 1931, in St. Louis, MO, the daughter of Michael and Pauline, nee Schmidt, Schuller. She married Louis G. Weisenfeld December 19, 1970, and he preceded her in death on February 11, 2019.
Marianne is survived by her devoted family members: sister-in-law,...
Ruth Ann Triefenbach
Jul 18, 2025
Ruth Ann Triefenbach, 70, of Lenzburg, passed away on Friday, July 18, 2025, at Aviston Countryside Manor. She was born on March 12, 1955, in Belleville, the daughter of Joseph and Dorothy, nee Harwerth, Diecker. She married Merlan Triefenbach at St. Libory Catholic Church and he preceded her in death on August 21, 2006.
Ruth dedicated her life to farming, where...
Alice E. Murphy
Jul 8, 2025
Alice E. Murphy, 76, of Albers, passed away Tuesday, July 8, 2025 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in O'Fallon. She was born February 13, 1949 in Montgomery, AL, the daughter of Billy Ray and Nora, nee Young, Payne. She married Dennis Murphy and he survives in Albers.
All services will be private.
Memorials may be made to the charity of the donor's choice...
Emmersyn Ann Cotton
Jul 7, 2025
With heavy hearts, we announce that baby Emmersyn Ann Cotton was born an angel on July 7, 2025, at St. Joseph's Hospital in Breese. She came into this world cherished by her parents, Jacob and Kristen Cotton. Though her time with us was brief, the love and anticipation surrounding her arrival were immeasurable.
Emmersyn will forever remain in the hearts of...
Michele E. Musgrave
Jul 7, 2025
Michele E. Musgrave, 77, of Waterloo, passed away Monday, July 7, 2025 at Carlyle Healthcare Center. She was born August 22, 1947, the daughter of Robert and Stella, nee Smith, Phillips. She married Greg Musgrave and he survives in Carlyle.
Services are pending for a later date.
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...
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