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

John Wayne Keith Jr.

John Wayne Keith Jr.

Mar 13, 2022

John Wayne “Duke” Keith Jr., age 47 of Breese passed away on Sunday, March 13, 2022 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Harvey, Illinois on April 10, 1974, the son of John W. and Linda C. (Wateska) Keith. He is survived by his children: Hannah Keith, Johnny Keith, and Jeffrey Keith all of Breese;...

Leo B. Wolters

Leo B. Wolters

Mar 7, 2022

Leo Bernard Wolters, 95, of Aviston, died Monday, March 7, 2022 at Trenton Village. He was born June 4, 1926 in Aviston, the son of Frank and Mary, nee Kuhl, Wolters. He married Jeanette Amanda Lohman May 25, 1948 and she survives in Aviston. In addition to his wife of 73 years, he is survived by his four children, Carol...

Leslie E. McPeak Jr.

Leslie E. McPeak Jr.

Mar 2, 2022

Leslie E. McPeak Jr., age 65, of New Baden passed away on Wednesday, March 2, 2022, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in O’Fallon. He was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on October 10, 1956, the son of Leslie E. and Emma Jean (Brooks) McPeak Sr. He married Lorrine Painter in Mountain Home, Idaho on August 14, 1979, and she survives in New...

Sharon Kay Schewe

Sharon Kay Schewe

Feb 23, 2022

Sharon Kay Schewe (nee Gebke), age 74, of Carlyle, entered into eternal rest peacefully on Wednesday, February 23, 2022, at her home with her husband by her side. Sharon was born July 7, 1947, in Beckemeyer and married the love of her life, John A. Schewe, on September 29, 1973, and he survives. In addition to her husband, Sharon is...

Jeffrey Jay Jondro

Jeffrey Jay Jondro

Feb 20, 2022

Jeffrey Jay Jondro, age 57, of Breese, passed away peacefully at 8:51 am on Sunday February 20, 2022 at St. John’s Hospital in Springfield, IL with his loving family by his side. Jeff was born June 9, 1964 at Memorial Hospital in Belleville, IL, the son of Jackie Jondro Miller and the late Truman Jondro. Jeff grew up in State...

Joseph A. "Joe" Strieker

Joseph A. "Joe" Strieker

Feb 17, 2022

Joseph “Joe” A. Strieker, age 66, of Collinsville, passed away peacefully with his wife by his side after a courageous battle with cancer on Thursday, February 17, 2022 at his home. He was born on March 4, 1955 in Breese, the son of Anthony J. and Mary Ann, nee Thole, Strieker. He married Trudy Varel April 7, 1984 at St....

Afra G. Guiab

Afra G. Guiab

Feb 11, 2022

Afra G. Guiab, age 94, of Carlyle passed away on Friday, February 11, 2022, at her home in Carlyle, surrounded by her family. She was born on May 24, 1927, in Bagabag, Nueva Vizcaya, Philippines, the daughter of Maria (nee: de la Cruz) and Manuel Gumiran. Afra married her husband, Juan B. Guiab on June 1, 1947, and after 52...

Leroy B. Mensing

Leroy B. Mensing

Feb 11, 2022

Leroy B. Mensing, age 91, of Hoffman passed away on Friday, February 11, 2022 at Aviston Countryside Manor. He was born on July 30, 1930 in the son of George and Rose (Huelsmann) Mensing. He married Marcella “Sally” Wessel on September 18, 1954 and she preceded him in death on November 5, 2005. He is survived by his children: Kathy...

Gary M. Mueller

Gary M. Mueller

Feb 7, 2022

Gary M. Mueller, age 83, of Carlyle, formerly of Peoria, passed away on Monday, February 7, 2022 at the Carlyle Healthcare Center. He was born in Peoria on February 27, 1938, the son of Walter and Annette (Konrad) Mueller. Mr. Mueller is survived by his special family friends: Carolyn Crocker of Carlyle, Travis, Carla, Rylee, and Alexa Crocker of Breese,...

Wilson F. Fauke

Wilson F. Fauke

Feb 7, 2022

Wilson F. Fauke, age 89, of Carlyle passed away on Monday, February 7, 2022 at St. Joseph Hospital in Breese. He was born in Carlyle on July 18, 1932, the son of George G. and Erma E. (Meyer) Fauke. He married his wife of 69 years, Donna Koehler in Carlyle on December 27, 1952 and she survives in Carlyle. In...

Marylyn Ann Minard

Marylyn Ann Minard

Feb 5, 2022

Marylyn Ann Minard, 83, of Breese, IL, passed away Saturday, February 5, 2022 at St. Joseph Hospital in Breese, surrounded by her family. Marylyn was born January 3, 1939 in Chicago, to Theodore and Lillian (Wiedman) Schmeichel and they preceded her in death. She married Roy Minard November 12, 1960. He preceded her in death on July 4, 2013. Marylyn...

Marylyn Ann Minard

Marylyn Ann Minard

Feb 5, 2022

Marylyn Ann Minard, 83, of Breese, IL, passed away Saturday, February 5, 2022 at St. Joseph Hospital in Breese, surrounded by her family. Marylyn was born January 3, 1939 in Chicago, to Theodore and Lillian (Wiedman) Schmeichel and they preceded her in death. She married Roy Minard November 12, 1960. He preceded her in death on July 4, 2013. Marylyn...

Edmund C. Jansen

Edmund C. Jansen

Feb 4, 2022

Having led a good life, Edmund C. Jansen, 91, of Albers, entered into eternal rest with his wife of 66 years by his side on Friday, February 4, 2022. He was born December 16, 1930 in Albers, the son of William and Margaret, nee Kloeckner, Jansen. He married Norma J. Richter June 14, 1955 at St. Dominic Catholic Church in...

Alvina E. Luitjohan

Alvina E. Luitjohan

Jan 29, 2022

Alvina E. Luitjohan, age 97, of Damiansville, passed away on Saturday, January 29, 2022, at her home surrounded by loved ones. She was born on September 10, 1924, in Damiansville, daughter of Ben and Mary (Toennies) Korte. She married Francis A. Luitjohan in Damiansville on September 3, 1947, he preceded her in death on July 29, 2007. She is survived...

Carolyn Elizabeth Wuebbles

Carolyn Elizabeth Wuebbles

Jan 29, 2022

Carolyn Elizabeth (Garner) Wuebbles of Beckemeyer, Illinois was wholly restored to her Savior and Father on Saturday, January 29, 2022 miraculously surrounded by her children. Carolyn was born in Breese, IL on July 12, 1946 to Jerral and Carrie (Turner) Garner. Her father tragically died when she was four years old, and her mother, Carrie, later married Richard Brink. Together...

Mary Ann Moorleghen

Mary Ann Moorleghen

Jan 19, 2022

Mary Ann Moorleghen, age 90, Passed away on Wednesday, January 19, 2022. Mary Ann was born in Breese, IL, to Leo and Regina Maue. Mary Ann was wed to Norbert J Moorleghen on 11/21/1951. Mary Ann was a Homemaker and dedicated Wife, Mother and Grandmother. She loved volunteering to help others in need and was a life member of the...

Christina M. McGee

Christina M. McGee

Jan 16, 2022

Christina “Dew” Marie McGee, age 36, of Breese, passed away on Sunday, January 16, 2022 at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital in O’Fallon. She was born in Latrobe, Pennsylvania on October 6, 1985, the daughter of Ted and Geri (Ruby) McGee and they survive in Breese. In addition to her parents she is survived by her sister, Megan Coppock and husband Ben;...

Marva L. Daters

Marva L. Daters

Jan 15, 2022

Marva L. Daters, age 86, of New Baden passed away on Saturday, January 15, 2022 at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital in O’Fallon. She was born in New Baden on November 18, 1935, the daughter of Earl “Mickey” and Catherine (Bann) Friederich. She married William “Bill” Daters on June 15, 1955 and he preceded her in death. Mrs. Daters is survived by...

Clayton Dylan Melvin

Clayton Dylan Melvin

Jan 14, 2022

Clayton Dylan Melvin, age 41, died on Friday, January 14, 2022, at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital in O’Fallon. He was born in Belleville on May 8, 1980, the son of Darryl and Mary (McDonald) Melvin. He is survived by his wife, Nicole Melvin of Breese; his son Emery Melvin and Emery’s mother Sarah of Ballwin, Missouri; his father, Darryl Melvin, Marilyn...

Ruth Mary Rakers

Ruth Mary Rakers

Jan 14, 2022

Ruth Mary (Schulte) Rakers, 81 of Aviston, IL passed on to God’s care on Friday, January 14, 2022 at HSHS St. Elizabeth Hospital in O’Fallon, IL with her husband and children by her side. She was born in Aviston, IL, on October 5, 1940, the daughter of Otto & Marie (Haar) Schulte, attended Aviston High School (class of 1958), and...

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