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Norma Jean Miller
May 11, 2022
Norma Jean Miller, nee Friederich of New Baden, Illinois formerly of Park Forest, Illinois passed away on May 11, 2022. After a long and courageous battle with cancer she was 84. She is survived by her children: Kathie Miller of Sun City, Arizona, Jonna Miller of Scottsdale, Arizona, Michael (Beth) Miller of Midland, Alabama, and Jack (Elizabeth) Miller Fenton, Missouri;...
Elizabeth "Betty" Ford
May 10, 2022
Elizabeth L. “Betty” Ford, age 98, of Diana, Texas, Formerly of New Baden, passed away on Tuesday, May 10, 2022 in Gladewater, Texas. She was born in St. Louis, Missouri on July 7, 1923, the daughter of John and Elizabeth Flamuth. She married Pete Ford on May 6, 1943, and he preceded her in death on October 10, 1999. She...
Della Lucille Pokojski
May 8, 2022
Della Lucille Pokojski (Nee Nettles), 92, of Mascoutah, spent her last Mother’s Day on earth with her two surviving children by her side then entered into a peaceful rest on May 8, 2022 at Countryside Manor in Aviston to prepare and meet the rest of her children and family waiting for her on the other side. She was born August...
Craig S. Krieger
May 7, 2022
Craig S. Krieger, 60, of Huey, died Saturday, May 7, 2022 at St. Joseph Hospital in Breese. He was born June 6, 1961 in Breese, the son of Lester and Pat, nee Falbe, Krieger. In addition to his mother, Pat Krieger of Huey; he is survived by his brother, Corky and friend Nick of Lebanon; brother, Joe and wife Barb,...
CMSgt. Charles "Chuck" Mavrogeorge
May 1, 2022
CMSgt. Charles A. “Chuck” Mavrogeorge, USAF, Ret., 82, of New Baden, died Sunday, May 1, 2022 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in O’Fallon. He was born November 18, 1939 in Truro, MA, the son of Charles and Henrietta, nee Perry, Mavrogeorge. He married Mineko Ishida March 20, 1970 in Wakkanai, Japan and she survives in New Baden. In addition to his...
Mary Louise Schadegg
Apr 23, 2022
Mary Louise Schadegg, age 92, of Breese passed away on Saturday, April 23, 2022, at her home surrounded by her family and friends. She was born in Breese on March 26, 1930, the daughter of George and Catherine (Reilmann) Poelker She is survived by her children: Barb Gultzer and husband Bill of Highland, Deb Kiraly and husband Reno of Highland,...
Lisa Rae Erlinger
Apr 21, 2022
Lisa Rae Erlinger, nee Monken, age 55, of Dix, IL passed away on Thursday, April 21, 2022 at her home surrounded by her loved ones. She was born on April 3, 1967 in Centralia, IL the daughter of Wayne and Bonnie (Timmons) Monken. She married Dave Erlinger on January 2, 2006 and he survives in Dix. In addition to her...
Marvin J. Warnecke
Apr 20, 2022
Marvin J “Lassie” Warnecke , age 82, of Germantown, passed away on Wednesday April 20, 2022 at St John’s Hospital in Springfield, IL due to complications of a stroke. He was born on November 16, 1939, son of the late George and Agnes née Henken Warnecke. He was one of 16 children. He was preceded in death by his parents:...
Dennis H. Toennies
Apr 18, 2022
Dennis H. Toennies, 83, of Albers, died Monday, April 18, 2022 at Aviston Countryside Manor. He was born July 4, 1938 in Albers, the son of Martin and Leona, nee Wobbe, Toennies. He married Patricia Trankle May 27, 1964 at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Germantown and she survives in Albers. In addition to his wife he is survived by...
Kathryn L. Kueper
Apr 16, 2022
Kathryn L. Kueper, age 102 ½ passed away on Saturday, April 16, 2022 at her home surrounded by her loving children. She was born on October 10, 1919 in Sandoval, the daughter of Frank and Rosalia (Caietta) Altadonna. She married Ralph Kueper on August 13, 1941 at St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Sandoval and he preceded her in death on...
Gerald H. Kampwerth
Apr 11, 2022
Gerald H. Kampwerth, age 84, of Marydale passed away on Monday, April 11, 2022, at Greenville Nursing and Rehab. He was born on July 28, 1937 in Wade Township, the son of Gerhard and Josephine (Rakers) Kampwerth. He married Linda Meyer on July 18, 1964 in Carlyle and she preceded him in death on May 19, 2009. In addition to...
Stephen Arthur Smith
Apr 9, 2022
Stephen Arthur Smith, 76, entered into rest in God's arms on April 9, 2022, at the age of 76 at his home in Morristown, Tennessee. Steve was born November 13, 1945, in Carbondale, Illinois, to Felix and Stella (Odom) Smith. He is preceded in death by his parents, and survived by his brother Felix A. Smith, Jr. of Naperville, Illinois....
Dale A. Castello
Mar 20, 2022
Dale A. Castello, 79, of New Baden, passed away on Sunday, March 20, 2022 at Mar-Ka Nursing Home in Mascoutah. He was born February 20, 1943 just outside Akron, OH, the son of Allen and Genevieve, Mclatchey, Castello. Mr. Castello is survived by his children, Karl Castello and Scott Castello of Wisconsin and Mary Rohe of Illinois; and two sisters,...
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
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.
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
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
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
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....
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...
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