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

Nell Rose Southard

Nell Rose Southard

Aug 3, 2018

Nell Rose Southard, 56, of New Baden, died Friday, August 3, 2018 at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, MO. She was born December 29, 1961 in Harrisburg, the daughter of Jacob and Doris, nee Johnson, Whitecotton. She married John Southard on August 7, 1993 in Nashville and he survives in New Baden. In addition to her husband she is survived...

Joyce Annette Michael

Joyce Annette Michael

Aug 2, 2018

Joyce Annette Michael, age 81, of Hoffman, passed away on Thursday, August 2, 2018 at Carlyle Healthcare Center. She was born April 29, 1937 in Wilkin County, MN, the daughter of Charles and Augusta, nee Stuehrenberg, Poppel. She married Roy Michael on June 11, 1960 at Christ Lutheran Church in rural Wolverton, MN and he preceded her in death on...

Richard Allen Moore

Richard Allen Moore

Jul 31, 2018

Richard Allen Moore, 57, of New Baden, died Tuesday, July 31, 2018 at Pyramid State Park in Pinckneyville. He was born June 7, 1961 in E. St. Louis, the son of John and Davetta, nee Raley, Moore. Richard is survived by a son, Anthony (Nicole) Moore of Mascoutah; a daughter, Jennifer Moore of Granite City; two grandchildren, Jack Gabrovic and...

Leona M. Beckmann

Leona M. Beckmann

Jul 28, 2018

Leona M. Beckmann, age 84, of Carlyle passed away on Saturday, July 28, 2018 at the Carlyle Healthcare Center. She was born in Bartelso, Illinois on July 22, 1934 the daughter of Joseph and Mary (Jansen) Mueller. She married Leo Beckmann at St. Cecilia Catholic Church in Bartelso on June 30, 1954, and he survives in Carlyle. In addition to...

Roger L. Markus

Roger L. Markus

Jul 22, 2018

Roger Markus, 63, of Aviston, died Sunday, July 22, 2018 at his home. He was born July 16, 1955 in Breese, the son of Louis J. “Bozo” and Marie L., nee Henken, Markus. Roger is survived by his siblings, Carol Wieter, Bob & Polly Markus, Jim Markus, Ivan & Bonnie Markus, Sandy & Marlin Fix, Joan & Paul Jinks, and...

Estella S. Stempel

Estella S. Stempel

Jul 16, 2018

Estella S. Stempel, 90, of New Baden, died Monday, July 16, 2018 at Mar-Ka Nursing Home in Mascoutah. She was born December 15, 1927 in Damiansville, the daughter of George and Mary (Luebke) Wobbe. She married Eugene F. “Gene” Stempel on April 14, 1948 in Damiansville and he preceded her in death on July 15, 1991. She is survived by...

Loretta E. Meyer

Loretta E. Meyer

Jul 15, 2018

Loretta E. Meyer, 96, of RR Trenton, died Sunday, July 15, 2018 at Aperion Care Nursing Home in Mascoutah. She was born July 18, 1921 in Trenton, the daughter of Frank and Catherine, nee Loehr, Meyer. Loretta is survived by her nieces and nephew; Francis (Diana) Laux of Prospect Heights, Kathy (Dave) Rudy of Mascoutah, and Verlan “Bud” (Debbie) Laux...

Dale F. Wade

Dale F. Wade

Jul 14, 2018

Dale F. Wade, 87 of Breese passed away on Saturday, July 14, 2018 at Aviston Countryside Manor. He was born on May 16, 1931 in Breese, the son of Edward and Frances (Monken) Wade. He married Marianne Hamers in Wiesbaden, Germany on November 27, 1954 and she survives in Breese. In addition to his wife of 63 years, he is...

Lawrence D. "Larry" Carthy

Lawrence D. "Larry" Carthy

Jul 11, 2018

Lawrence D. “Larry” Carthy, 55, of Lebanon, entered the arms of Jesus on Wednesday, July 11, 2018 at his home with his family by his side. He was born February 4, 1963 at St. Mary’s Hospital in E. St. Louis, IL, the son of Medric and Margie, nee Thompson, Carthy. He married Janet Marie Hanson on December 11, 1993 at...

Emory Clifford Edwards

Emory Clifford Edwards

Jul 10, 2018

Emory Clifford Edwards, 70, of Trenton, died Tuesday, July 10, 2018 at his home. He was born November 9, 1947 in Mitchell, IN, the son of Clifford Fredrick and Orpha Helen, nee Tencher, Edwards. He married Emma Faye Dowdy October 6, 1973 at the Hatkins Chapel in Belleville and she survives in Trenton. In addition to his wife he is...

Dorothy Meyer

Dorothy Meyer

Jul 10, 2018

Dorothy Meyer, 89, of Carlyle passed away at the Breese Nursing on Tuesday, July 10, 2018. She was born in Irishtown Township on July 9, 1929, the daughter of William and Gladys (Potts) Johnston. Mrs. Meyer is survived by her husband of 68 years, Charles Meyer of Carlyle; her children: Pamela Wilkerson of Carlyle, Dennis Meyer and wife Brenda of...

Rita M. Zollner

Rita M. Zollner

Jul 9, 2018

Rita M. Zollner, 92, of Albers, died Monday, July 9, 2018 at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, MO. She was born May 24, 1926 in New Baden, the daughter of John and Amelia, nee Hatzala, Frankovich. She married George A. Zollner November 25, 1948 and he preceded her in death on May 6, 1968. Rita is survived by her four...

Larry D. Towell

Larry D. Towell

Jul 1, 2018

Larry D. Towell, 66, of Carlyle passed away on Sunday, July 1, 2018 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in O’Fallon, Illinois. He was born in Hillsboro, Illinois on December 4, 1951 the son of Thomas and Avis (Coleman) Towell. He married Marie Carriker in Litchfield, Illinois on May 1, 1970 and she survives in Carlyle. In addition to his wife, Larry...

Carl P. Bann

Carl P. Bann

Jul 1, 2018

Carl P. Bann, 85, of New Baden, IL, born February 28, 1933 in New Baden, died on Sunday, July 1, 2018 at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital in O’Fallon, IL. Carl graduated from New Baden Community High School Class of 1951. He served in the United States Air Force from 1952 to 1956 during the Korean War. He graduated from McKendree College...

Bernice "Becy" Foppe

Bernice "Becy" Foppe

Jun 29, 2018

Bernice F. “Becy” Foppe, 92, of Aviston, died Friday, June 29, 2018 at Aviston Countryside Manor. She was born December 6, 1925 in Aviston, daughter of Herman and Theresa “Bertha” (Stoff) Fuhler. She married Ray Foppe on June 18, 1946 in Aviston and he preceded her in death on January 2, 1987. Becy is survived by her children, Donna (Mike)...

Herman E. Devine

Herman E. Devine

Jun 23, 2018

Herman E. Devine, 87, of New Baden, died Saturday, June 23, 2018 at his home. He was born November 10, 1930 in Terre Haute, IN, the son of Clarence and Ella, nee Matherly, Devine. He married Thelma Rose Meddows and she preceded him in death on December 13, 1997. Herman is survived by his seven children, Michael (Carol) Devine, Linda...

Juanita Juenger

Juanita Juenger

Jun 21, 2018

Juanita Juenger, 90, of Carlyle passed away on Thursday, June 21, 2018 at Carlyle Healthcare Center. She was born in Flat River, Missouri on December 8, 1927 the daughter of Barton and Iva (Rudluff) Lavrrar. She married Ralph Juenger and he preceded her in death December 19, 1985. Mrs. Juenger is survived by her children: Gene (Judy) Hogan of California,...

Danny Bonds

Danny Bonds

Jun 18, 2018

Danny Bonds, 71, of Carlyle, passed away on Monday, June 18, 2018, at St. Elizabeth's Hospital in O'Fallon. Danny was born on September 7, 1946, in Obion, Tennessee, the son of Blutcher and Estell (Green) Bonds. He retired from General Motors Company where he worked in the paint department. Mr. Bonds is survived by his daughter, Veronica Bonds of Lawrenceville,...

Rev. Jack W. Frerker

Rev. Jack W. Frerker

Jun 17, 2018

Rev. Jack Frerker, 80, of Olympia, Washington passed away on Sunday, June 17, 2018 at Providence Mother Joseph Care Center in Olympia. He was born in Breese, Illinois on October 10, 1937 the son of John and Cleopha (Erlinger) Frerker. Jack was preceded in death by his parents, step-mother Agnes Danehy Frerker and a brother-in-law, Bernard Wessel. He is survived...

Donald P. Vandeloo

Donald P. Vandeloo

Jun 4, 2018

Donald P. Vandeloo, 88 of Carlyle, IL born April 15, 1930 in Carlyle, entered into rest on Monday, June 4, 2018, at Highland Healthcare Center. Don was a member of St. Mary’s Church in Carlyle, the Carlyle Knights of Columbus, St. Mary’s Holy Name Society, and St. Louis Typographical Union #8. He started at the printing trade in the 7th...