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

Brian R. Beckmann

Brian R. Beckmann

Aug 1, 2020

Brian R. Beckmann, age 37, of Hoffman passed away on Saturday, August 1, 2020 in Hoffman. He was born April 17, 1983 to Roger and Trish (Dillon) Beckmann and they survive in Hoffman. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his children Luke and Tessa Beckmann and their mother Cassie Loepker-Beckmann; his brother Brad Beckmann of Hoffman; paternal...

Krystle Lynn Meskil-Albert

Krystle Lynn Meskil-Albert

Aug 1, 2020

Krystle Lynn Meskil-Albert, age 39, of Bartelso was granted her wings to fly high on Saturday, August 1, 2020. She was born on May 12, 1981, the daughter of Donna Meskil, and spent most of her childhood growing up in her beloved Keyesport. In addition to her mother, she is survived by two children: Dylan and Macie Albert; a brother,...

Gary L. Pryor

Gary L. Pryor

Jul 30, 2020

Gary L. Pryor, departed this life Thursday, July 30, in the comfort of his home with his loving wife. Gary was 65 years young and certainly young at heart. Gary lived life to the fullest, even while battling cancer for the last for 14 years. Gary's body was worn out, but his spirit lives on and is now free; free...

Louis J. Wobbe

Louis J. Wobbe

Jul 28, 2020

Louis Wobbe, age 87, of Damiansville, passed away July 28, 2020 at Aviston Countryside Manor, in Aviston, Illinois. He was born October 21, 1932 in Damiansville, the son of the late George and Mary, nee Luebke Wobbe. He married Angela “Ange” Toennies on August 21, 1957 at St. Damian’s Catholic Church in Damiansville. In addition to Ange, his wife of...

David D. Huegen

David D. Huegen

Jul 26, 2020

David D. Huegen, 82, of Albers, died Sunday, July 26, 2020 at Breese Nursing Home. He was born September 16, 1937 in Albers, son of Harry W. and Margaret H. (Mueller) Huegen. He married Patricia A. Schmidt September 1, 1958 at St. Theresa Church in Belleville and she preceded him in death on June 27, 2017. David is survived by...

Antoinette Feldmann

Antoinette Feldmann

Jul 24, 2020

Antoinette Feldmann, 94, of Aviston, died Friday, July 24, 2020 at Aviston Countryside Manor. She was born December 18, 1925 in Aviston, the daughter of Herman and Anna (Timmermann) Feldmann. She is survived by a sister-in-law, Mary Lou Feldmann of Aviston; and nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by three sisters,...

Gail Simpson

Gail Simpson

Jul 24, 2020

Gail Simpson, 64, of New Baden, died Friday, July 24, 2020 at Clinton Manor Living Center in New Baden. She was born August 1, 1955 in St. Louis, MO, the daughter of Harold D. and Norma L., nee Reeves, Simpson. Gail is survived by a niece, Lori Davis (Spinks); a great-nephew, Dylan Davis; special friend, Carlton Crawford; and friends and...

Virginia L. Vandeloo

Virginia L. Vandeloo

Jul 23, 2020

Virginia L. Vandeloo, age 81, of Carlyle passed away on Thursday, July 23, 2020 at Carlyle Healthcare Center. She was born in East St. Louis, Illinois on November 21, 1938 the daughter of Jose and Heginia (Aceves) Hernandez. She and her husband William “Bill” Vandeloo were married at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Mt. Vernon in 1989 by Msgr. Melvin...

Hubert H. Kalmer Jr.

Hubert H. Kalmer Jr.

Jul 22, 2020

Hubert H. Kalmer, Jr, 74, of New Baden, died Wednesday, July 22, 2020 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in O’Fallon. He was born January 26, 1946 in Belleville, the son of Hubert and Henrietta A., nee Rakers, Kalmer, Sr. Hubert is survived by his son, Kevin Kalmer of Clinton, IL; his grandchildren, Hayley, Allison, and Jakob Kalmer; his siblings, Ruth (Paul)...

Mark Klinkman

Mark Klinkman

Jul 20, 2020

Mark Klinkman, 64, of Swansea, died Monday, July 20, 2020 at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, MO. He was born April 6, 1956 in Belleville, the son of Richard “Dick” and Mary Ann, nee Wangler, Klinkman. Mark is survived by his sisters, Caroline (Bruce) Zwibelman of St. Louis, MO and Barbara (Randall) Dale of Belleville, IL; nephew and nieces, Jared...

Arlen B. Lanter

Arlen B. Lanter

Jul 12, 2020

Arlen B. Lanter, 88, of Beckemeyer died on Sunday, July 12, 2020 at St. Elizabeth's Hospital in O'Fallon. A memorial service will be held at a later date.

Robert "Bob" Koelling

Robert "Bob" Koelling

Jul 2, 2020

Robert “Bob” Koelling, age 77, of Carlyle, passed away at HSHA St. Joseph’s Hospital in Breese on Thursday, July 2, 2020. He was born in Washington County, Illinois on July 15, 1942, the son of Emil and Ella Koelling. He married Betty Ambuehl at St John’s Lutheran Church in New Minden, Illinois on September 15, 1990 and she survives in...

Nancy L. Atkins

Nancy L. Atkins

Jun 30, 2020

Nancy L. Atkins, age 61, of Greenville passed away on Tuesday, June 30, 2020 at Hillsboro Rehab and Healthcare Center. She was born in Du Quoin, IL on December 28, 1958, the daughter of Delbert and Pauline (Hood) Ellis. She married Les Atkins in Granite City, IL on July 15, 1977 and he survives in Greenville. In addition to her...

George "Bill" Faust

George "Bill" Faust

Jun 27, 2020

George “Bill” Faust, 72, of Lebanon, died Saturday, June 27, 2020 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in O’Fallon. He was born October 19, 1947 in Lebanon, the son of George and Hettie, nee Brewer, Faust. He married Michelle “Mickey” Renth April 8, 1972 in Mascoutah and she survives in Lebanon. In addition to his wife he is survived by his children,...

Timothy "Tim" Schmidt

Timothy "Tim" Schmidt

Jun 24, 2020

Timothy “Tim” Schmidt, 63, of New Baden, died Wednesday, June 24, 2020 at Evelyn’s House in Creve Coeur, MO. He was born September 20, 1956 in Laurel, MD, the son of William and Mary, nee Kennedy, Schmidt and they preceded him in death. He married Cheryl Rowley August 20, 2004 in Laurel, MD and she survives in New Baden. In...

James E. Timmermann

James E. Timmermann

Jun 24, 2020

James Edwin Timmermann, age 85, of Frogtown passed away at his home surrounded by his family on Wednesday, June 24, 2020. He was born in Breese, Illinois on April 29, 1935 the son of Edwin and Alvina (Kohlbrecher) Timmermann. He married his wife of 65 years, Ruth Wade at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Prairie Du Rocher, IL on January...

Dolores Peek

Dolores Peek

Jun 22, 2020

Dolores Peek, 84, of Aviston, died Monday, June 22, 2020 at her home. She was born November 20, 1935 in Germantown, the daughter of John & Josephine, nee Leonard, Albers. She married Paul J. Peek November 17, 1953 at St. Felicitas Church in Beaver Prairie and he preceded her in death on March 5, 2004. Dolores is survived by her...

Johnny Wayne Roberson

Johnny Wayne Roberson

Jun 19, 2020

Johnny Wayne Roberson, 60, of New Baden, died Friday, June 19, 2020 near Damiansville. He was born June 5, 1960 in Chicago, the son of Johnny L. and Virginia, nee Camp, Roberson. He married Shelie Goodman February 14, 1994 in Pigeon Forge, TN she survives in New Baden. In addition to his wife he is survived by two step-sons, Lt....

Beryl Durbin

Beryl Durbin

Jun 17, 2020

Beryl Durbin, age 90, of Carlyle, died at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Breese on Wednesday, June 17, 2020. She was born August 19, 1929, in Breese, Illinois, the daughter of William Roy and Gladys Mae (Taylor) Crocker. She married Richard Durbin on June 24, 1948, and he preceded her in death on October 7, 2019. Mrs. Durbin is survived by...

Martha C. Litteken

Martha C. Litteken

Jun 14, 2020

Martha C. Litteken, 96, of Aviston, IL died Sunday, June 14, 2020 at Cedarhurst Living Center in Breese. She was born September 25, 1923 in Aviston, IL, the daughter of John and Agnes, nee Dall, Venhaus. She married Edgar J. Litteken on August 21, 1946 in Aviston, IL and he preceded her in death on February 15, 2014. She is...