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

Robert E. Lynch

Robert E. Lynch

Jul 31, 2024

Robert Eugene Lynch, 91, met his Lord Jesus Christ on Wednesday, July 31, 2024 at Trenton Village Assisted Living. He was born on April 15, 1933 to Albert and Freda Lynch in E. St. Louis, Illinois. He married Annette M. Lynch August 15, 1951 and they were married for over 70 years. 

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in...

Benjamin "Ben" Louer

Benjamin "Ben" Louer

Jul 21, 2024

Benjamin "Ben" Louer, departed from this world on July 21, 2024, in Carlyle, IL. Ben was born on June 27, 1961, in Centerville, IL, to his loving parents Ralph & Catherine Louer.

He dedicated himself to his work as a deck hand on a river barge and also established along with his wife, B&P Jig head Bait & Tackle in Carlyle....

Katherine L. Hill

Katherine L. Hill

Jul 21, 2024

Katherine L. "Kathy" Hill, 75, of New Baden, passed away on Sunday, July 21, 2024 at Clinton Manor Living Center in New Baden. She was born on May 27, 1949, in Johnson City, TN, the daughter of Howard and Margaret, nee Boland, Adkins. She married Jim Hill October 3, 1969 in New Castle, AL and he survives in New Baden.

Kathy...

Ray D. Richert

Ray D. Richert

Jul 16, 2024

Ray Donald Richert, 93, passed away on July 16, 2024 at Hamilton County Hospital in McLeansboro, IL. Ray was born May 18, 1931 in a farmhouse in South Cayuga Township, Haldimand County, Ontario, Canada, minutes before his identical twin Fay Ronald, to Edward Harvey and Mary Rosetta (Reichheld) Richert. 

 In 1949 Ray and Fay together left Canada for the States and...

Lois A. Deason

Lois A. Deason

Jul 9, 2024

Lois A. Deason, 75, of New Baden, passed away on Tuesday, July 9, 2024, at her home in New Baden. She was born on October 28, 1948, in Belleville, IL and raised in O'Fallon, the daughter of Ralph H. and Margaret, nee Bailey, Thomas. She married Raymond Deason April 3, 1967 in Carthage, TN and spent 57 loving years together.

In...

Maurice Joseph Dulle

Maurice Joseph Dulle

Jul 7, 2024

Maurice Joseph Dulle, 79, of Mascoutah, IL, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, July 7, 2024. He was born July 26, 1944 in Breese, IL, the son of Joseph and Agnes, nee Eilerman, Dulle. He married Karen Querio April 28, 1973 at St. Clair Catholic Church in O'Fallon, IL and she currently still resides on their farm in Mascoutah.

In...

Dean Francis Johnson, II

Dean Francis Johnson, II

Jul 6, 2024

Dean Francis Johnson, II, 45, of Carlyle, known fondly as "DKnow" by his loved ones and community, passed away on July 6, 2024, leaving behind a legacy of love and kindness. Dean was born on August 2, 1978, in Belleville, IL, the son of Calvin Dean and Jacqueline D. Johnson, II. He married Jessica Spain July 11, 2015 who survives...

Thomas E. Keen Sr.

Thomas E. Keen Sr.

Jun 26, 2024

Thomas E. Keen Sr. passed away June 26th at his residence in New Baden, surrounded by his family.

Tom was a graduate of Assumption High School in East. St. Louis. He was a U. S. Army Veteran. During his life he worked for Mallinckrodt Pharmaceuticals and Behrmans Meat Market before he officially retired.

He is survived by his daughter: Teresa (Timothy) Sweet...

Jesse Thomas Butler

Jesse Thomas Butler

Jun 20, 2024

Jesse Thomas Butler, age 71, died at his home in Carlyle on Thursday, June 20, 2024. He was born on May 30, 1953, in Breese, to his loving parents James Butler and Barbara Thurman.

Jesse graduated from Central Community High School in 1971 and was a Veteran of the United States Marine Corps. He retired from Mallincrodt in Greenville after 20...

Gloria Koehler

Gloria Koehler

Jun 11, 2024

Gloria Koehler, age 78,  passed away on Tuesday, June 11, 2024 at her home in St. Louis, MO.  She was born on April 13, 1946 in Breese, Illinois the daughter of Melvin and Mary (Thouvenin) Koehler.She is survived by her siblings: Naomi Wernsman of Centralia, Donna Fauke of Carlyle, and Lola Wessel and husband Wayne of Carlyle. Gloria has many...

Charles D. Richison

Charles D. Richison

Jun 11, 2024

Charles D. Richison, age 98, of Hoffman peacefully passed away on Tuesday, June 11, 2024.  He was born on October 2, 1925, in Sims, IL, he led a remarkable life filled with love, kindness, and resilience. He met the love of his life, Ruth Holle, while working on the train depot in Hoffman, and they later married on May 1,...

Maurice G. "Mutz" Thien

Maurice G. "Mutz" Thien

May 21, 2024

Maurice G. "Mutz" Thien, 93, of Breese, passed away Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at Aviston Countryside Manor. He was born March 27, 1931 in Breese, the son of Michael and Margaret (Frank) Thien. He married Mary Ann Kolmer June 29, 1957 at St. Mary Catholic Church in Carlyle and she preceded him in death on February 4, 1998.Maurice was a...

Leroy F. Eilering

Leroy F. Eilering

May 19, 2024

Leroy F. Eilering, 79, of Lake St. Louis, MO, passed away Sunday, May 19, 2024 at his home. He was born January 16, 1945 in Albers, the son of Virgil and Elizabeth, nee Budde, Eilering. He married Norma Nordmann November 23, 1968 at St. Dominic Catholic Church in Breese and she preceded him in death on June 28, 1994.Leroy is...

Patricia C. Litteken

Patricia C. Litteken

May 19, 2024

Patricia “Pat” C. Litteken, 80, of Albers, died Sunday, May 19, 2024 at her home surrounded byher loved ones. She was born June 10, 1943 in Breese, the daughter of Raymond and Alice,nee Usselmann, Book. She married Leo Litteken on July 2, 1963 at St. Bernard Catholic Churchin Albers and he proceeded her in death on November 26, 2023.She is...

Kathryn Eudeania Wagoner

Kathryn Eudeania Wagoner

May 17, 2024

“Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me.  In my Father's house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you.  And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself; that where...

Lenna Virginia Krumrey

Lenna Virginia Krumrey

Apr 29, 2024

Lenna Virginia Krumrey

August 19, 1923 — April 29, 2024

Breese, Illinois

Lenna Virginia Krumrey (nee Myers), affectionately known as Virginia or "Ginny" to friends and loved ones, passed away on April 29, 2024, at Cedarhurst of Breese. Born on August 19, 1923, in Centerburg, Ohio, Virginia’s  remarkable life spanned a century. After high school, during World War II, she left Ohio for...

Mary J. Held

Mary J. Held

Apr 28, 2024

Mary Jane (Broderick) Held passed away peacefully Sunday April 28 2024 at Breese Nursing Home. She was surrounded by the love of her life, her 3 children and one grandchild at Breese Nursing Home.  She was born on July 19 1930 at home in Allison, Iowa the daughter of Paul J. Broderick and Hulde (Busse) Broderick.  Mary was born with...

Rita Ann Broeckling

Rita Ann Broeckling

Apr 25, 2024

Rita Ann Broeckling, age 95, of New Baden, passed away on April 25, 2024, at St. Joseph’s Hospital, Breese, IL. She was born on July 12, 1928, in Belleville, Illinois, the daughter of Arthur and Matilda (Rieken) Peters. She married Walter Broeckling in Mississippi on December 27, 1947, and he preceded her in death on August 9, 2002. They were...

Linda Ann Fuehne

Linda Ann Fuehne

Apr 25, 2024

Linda Ann Fuehne, 66, of Albers, died Thursday, April 25, 2024, at Barnes Jewish Hospital surrounded by family. She was born September 11, 1957, in Belleville, the daughter of Herman and Janet Rensing. She married Thomas Frank Fuehne on September 20, 1980, in New Baden, IL., and he survives in Albers.

Linda is also survived by her children, Nichole J. (Bryan)...

Michael John Hellmann

Michael John Hellmann

Apr 24, 2024

Michael John Hellmann, 69, of Trenton, died Wednesday, April 24, 2024 at Cedarhurst of Breese. He was born October 20, 1954 in Dubuque, IA, the son of James and Marlene, nee Kenkel, Hellmann. He married Monica Ann Schomaker October 6, 1984 at St. George Catholic Church in New Baden and she survives in Trenton. 

 In addition to his wife he is...