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

Patricia "Patsy" A. Hodges

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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...

Brett P. Haas

Brett P. Haas

Feb 26, 2026

Brett P. Haas, 59, of Eddyville, KY, and formerly of Carlyle, IL, passed away on Thursday, February 26, 2026, at Vanderbilt Hospital in Nashville, TN. He was born on May 24, 1966, in Belleville, Illinois, the son of Joseph and Janice Winkler Haas. He married Sherry Lea Gray on October 10, 2020, at Hazlet State Park in Carlyle, Illinois, and she...

MaryAnn E. Strieker

MaryAnn E. Strieker

Feb 14, 2026

MaryAnn Elizabeth "Mary" Strieker, 95, of Aviston, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 14, 2026 at Aviston Countryside Manor. She was born April 1, 1930 in St. Rose, the daughter of Clem and Elizabeth, nee Wilke, Thole. She married Anthony J. "Bud" Strieker on October 28, 1953 in St. Rose, and he preceded her in death on February 19, 2003.

She...

Kimberly Ann Deters

Kimberly Ann Deters

Feb 11, 2026

Kimberly Ann Deters, 39, of Trenton, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Wednesday, February 11, 2026, at Memorial Hospital in Belleville. Lovingly known as Kimmy, she was born on October 10, 1986, the daughter of John Ellsworth and Carol, nee Berberich, Ruth. Though she faced the challenges of debilitating pancreatitis with strength and courage, she is now at...

Nancy Mae Lowe

Nancy Mae Lowe

Feb 5, 2026

Nancy Mae Lowe, age 84, of Carlyle, passed away on Thursday, February 5, 2026, at St. Joseph's Hospital in Breese. She was born on December 27, 1941, in Keyesport, the daughter of Melvin and Mable (Zobrist) Hoffman. Nancy was united in marriage to Gene D. Lowe, Sr., on February 28, 1959, in Pinckneyville, Illinois. Sadly, she was preceded in death...

John R. Parmenter

John R. Parmenter

Feb 3, 2026

MSgt. John R. Parmenter, USAF, RET., 77, went peacefully to meet Jesus on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, surrounded by his immediate family, at his residence. He was born February 18, 1948 in Framingham, MA, the son of Gilbert and Ruth, nee Arcudi, Parmenter. He married Victoria Wells on September 11, 1971 at Martha and Mary Chapel in Sudbury, MA. 

John is...

Karen Faye Kleine

Karen Faye Kleine

Feb 1, 2026

Karen Faye Kleine, aged 74, of Carlyle, Illinois, passed away peacefully on February 1, 2026, at St. Joseph's Hospital in Breese. Born on February 9, 1951, in East St. Louis, Illinois, she was the beloved daughter of Frank and Pearley (Wright) Johnson.

Karen's journey through life included two marriages: first to Robert Alan McCord, who preceded her in death, and later...

Roger Paul Beckemeyer

Roger Paul Beckemeyer

Jan 31, 2026

Roger Paul Beckemeyer, 83, of Columbus, Indiana, passed away on Saturday, January 31, 2026. He was born February 21, 1942, in Bresse, Illinois, the son of the late Paul and Edna Beckemeyer.

Roger was a Civil War enthusiast. He enjoyed woodworking, Cadillacs, collecting Brown County Art, and feeding the wildlife. He will be deeply missed by his family and friends.

Roger is...