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Wayne Alan Cornick
Jan 24, 2025
Wayne A. Cornick, age 74, of Carlyle, Illinois, passed away on January 24, 2025, at Friendship Manor Nursing Home in Nashville, Illinois. He was born on May 7, 1950, in Rolla, Missouri, to George E. and Alice L. Cornick. Wayne married his beloved wife, Martha McFarlin-Patterson, in Alton on March 2, 2024.
Wayne is survived by his wife Martha and a...
Gordon Paul Humbracht
Jan 23, 2025
Gordon Paul Humbracht, age 83, of New Baden, IL, passed away on January 23, 2025, at Cedarhurst of Breese. He was born on December 14, 1941, in Elgin, Illinois, to Albert and Helen (Sederstram) Humbracht. On June 5, 1965, he married Linette Dugas at St. Mary's in Balboa Canal Zone, Panama; she survives him in New Baden.
In addition to his...
Jerome Bernard Koerkenmeier
Jan 21, 2025
Jerome B. Koerkenmeier, age 93, of Damiansville, peacefully passed away on January 21, 2025, after a brief stay at Breese Nursing Home, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on January 25, 1931, in St. Rose, the son of John and Mary (Deiters) Koerkenmeier. Jerome married Mary Rita Kalmer on November 16, 1954, in Damiansville, and she preceded him...
Angela Jean Finch
Jan 19, 2025
Angela Jean (Hubbard) Finch formerly of Beckemeyer passed away surrounded by her family at St. Louis University Hospital on January 19, 2025. She was born on January 1, 1959, in Breese, IL, the daughter of William and Loretta (Hustedde) Hubbard.
Angela, known for her love of reading and cooking, had a particular fondness for yard sales. She often found treasures and...
Margaret "Peg" Mary Millard
Jan 17, 2025
Margaret "Peg" Mary Millard, 79, of Aviston, passed away on Friday, January 17, 2025, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in O'Fallon. She was born on October 21, 1945, in Toledo, Ohio, the daughter of Kevin and Mary, nee Voglewede, Whelan. She married Dr. James Millard December 29, 1966 at Visitation Catholic Church in Kansas City, MO and he survives in Aviston.
Peg...
Linda Kay Garner
Jan 8, 2025
Linda Kay Garner of Carlyle passed from the arms of her beloved grandson, Jake, into the arms of Jesus on Wednesday, January 8,2025.
Linda was born in Breese, Illinois on August 17,1951 to her recently widowed mother, Mrs. Carrie (Turner) Garner. Linda’s father, Jerral C. Garner of Grand Prairie, Texas passed away in an industrial oil accident before Linda’s birth. Carrie...
Donald Koenig
Jan 4, 2025
Donald O. Koenig, 82, of Lebanon, passed away on Saturday, January 4, 2025, at Memorial Hospital in Shiloh, Illinois. He was born September 6, 1942 in Belleville, the son of George and Esther, nee Espenschied, Koenig. He married Sharon Wolz November 16, 1968 in Highland and she survives in Lebanon.
He dedicated much of his life to the land as a...
Don L. Wurm
Jan 4, 2025
Don L. Wurm, a cherished husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away at his home in Carlyle on January 4, 2025, at the age of 82. Born on June 25, 1942, in Carlyle, the son of John "Sonny" and Hazel (Nettles) Wurm.
Throughout his impressive 32-year career at Scott Air Force Base, Don exemplified commitment and service. After retiring, he continued...
Corliss Evette Wright
Jan 1, 2025
Corliss Evette Wright, passed away peacefully at her home in New Baden on January 1, 2025, at the age of 56. Born on February 4, 1968, in Belleville, Illinois, she was the daughter of Carl and Dorothy (Sindel) Alexander, and they preceded her in death.
Corliss dedicated over 35 years of her life to her career at Walmart. She began her...
Christopher M. Sahs
Dec 25, 2024
Christopher M. Sahs, age 34, of New Baden, was born on October 25, 1990, in Hinsdale, Illinois, and passed away on December 25, 2024, in O'Fallon, Illinois. He was a beloved son, brother, and friend who brought light and joy to those around him.
Christopher possessed a vibrant personality characterized by his caring, loving, and kind nature. Always quick to lend...
Norma Jansen
Dec 21, 2024
Having led a good life, Norma J. Jansen, 89, entered into eternal rest with family at her side on December 21, 2024. She was born May 15, 1935, in Aviston, the daughter of Theodore and Catherine Richter, nee Zurliene. She married Edmund C. Jansen on June 14, 1955 at St. Dominic Catholic Church in Breese. He preceded her in death...
Larry Weir Cox
Dec 19, 2024
Larry Weir Cox, born on April 12, 1938, in Greenwich, New York, passed away on December 19, 2024, at St. Elizabeth's Hospital in O'Fallon, Illinois. He dedicated a significant portion of his life to his country as a member of the United States Air Force. Over an impressive career spanning nearly 51 years, 28 years Active Duty and the other...
Larry D. Mathews
Dec 19, 2024
Larry D. Mathews, 84, formerly of New Baden, IL, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 19, 2024, at The Villas of Holly Brook in Effingham, IL. He was born on July 18, 1940, in Mattoon, IL, the son of Paul D. and Virginia M. Mathews (nee Sanders), who predeceased him.
Larry had a distinguished career as Vice President for the Sweets...
Terry Lee Boatright
Dec 13, 2024
Terry Lee Boatright, age 72, of Carlyle, passed away on December 13, 2024, at the Carlyle Healthcare Center. Born on August 12, 1952, he was the beloved son of Darrell and Joyce (Kleber) Boatright. Terry married his cherished wife, Vicki (Maroon) Boatright, on November 2, 1979, in Carlyle; she survives him.
Terry's legacy continues with his children: Brad Boatright (Jamie), Les...
William "Bill" Thurman
Dec 10, 2024
William “Bill” D. Thurman, age 71, of Carlyle, passed away on December 10, 2024, at his home. He was born on May 22, 1953, to William R. Thurman and Bertha Mae Smith. In a heartfelt union, he married Barbara Ann Dempsey on February 12, 1979, in Central City, and she preceded him in death on September 11, 2020.
Bill is lovingly...
Jennifer Allyson Kalmer
Dec 9, 2024
Jennifer Allyson Kalmer, 53, of Aviston, passed away peacefully at her home, surrounded by her loving family, on Monday, December 9, 2024, after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born on September 25, 1971, in Nuremberg, Germany, to Leonard Kalmer (Barb) and Ruth, nee Thole, Holmes (Jim) of Aviston.
In addition to her parents, Jenn is survived by her siblings:...
Rich S. Bradford
Dec 8, 2024
Rich S. Bradford, 58, of Albers, passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, December 8, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on June 23, 1966, in Granite City, IL, the son of Howard and Alice, nee Dickinson, Bradford. He married Joanie Reinhardt September 4, 1993 at St. Bernard Church in Albers and she survives in Albers.
Rich...
James "Jim" Rakers
Dec 5, 2024
James H. "Jim" Rakers, age 89, of Aviston, passed away on December 5, 2024, at his home, surrounded by his devoted family. Born on January 12, 1935, in Aviston, Illinois, Jim was the son of Bernard and Gertrude (Hellmann) Rakers. He married the love of his life, Marilyn Richter, on October 14, 1958, who survives in Aviston.
In addition to his...
Mary Ann Hempen
Dec 1, 2024
Mary Ann Hempen, 92 of St. Rose, died Sunday, December 1, 2024 at her home. She was born October 2, 1932 in St. Rose, the daughter of Stephen and Mary, nee Tebbe, Wilke. She married Cletus Hempen on September 23, 1953 at St. Rose Church and he preceded her in death on April 2, 2017.
Mary Ann is survived by her...
Charles "Craig" Hoffman
Dec 1, 2024
Charles "Craig" Hoffman, 65, of Carlyle, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by loving family on Sunday, December 1, 2024 after fighting a courageous battle with cancer, exemplar tenacity and determination throughout his journey. He was born on February 9, 1959, in Breese, the son of Charles W. and Genevieve M, nee Mayfield, Hoffman. He married Kandy Backsmeyer May...
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