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

Louise Schrader Waeltz

Louise Schrader Waeltz

Nov 3, 2013

Louise Schrader Waeltz of Carlyle died Sunday, November 3, 2013 at the age of 93 years at the Carlyle Healthcare Center in Carlyle. Louise was born in Ashley, Illinois on October 10, 1920, the daughter of Percy and Helena (Crow) Peeck. She married Joe E. Schrader on August 17, 1942 in Desoto, Missouri and he passed away on June 17,...

Janet S. Taylor

Janet S. Taylor

Nov 1, 2013

Janet "Jan" Taylor, 64, of Carlyle, IL died Friday, November 1st, 2013 at St. Joseph's hospital in Breese, IL surrounded by her family and friends. Jan was born on September 2, 1949 in Belleville, Illinois the daughter of Harold and Esther (Keller) Gain. She married Gerald “Jerry” Taylor on September 18, 1976. Jan was preceded in death by her parents,...

Thomas "Tom" Albers

Thomas "Tom" Albers

Oct 16, 2013

Thomas Albers of Carlyle died Wednesday, October 16, 2013 at his home at the age of 82 years. Tom was born in Bartelso, Illinois on January 14, 1931, the son of Victor L. and Veronica S. (Hemann) Albers. Tom is survived by his daughters: Denise Blaha and husband George of Millstadt, Renee Albers of Columbia, Michelle Brown of Columbia, and...

Helen Crocker

Helen Crocker

Oct 12, 2013

Helen Crocker of Carlyle died on Saturday, October 12, 2013 at the Carlyle Healthcare Center at the age of 93 years. Helen was born in Carlyle on June 26, 1920, the daughter of Michael and Anna (Luepke) Mueller. On July 31, 1943 in Carlyle Helen married Bennet Crocker, and he preceded her in death on May 9, 1987. Helen is...

Muriel E. Koch

Muriel E. Koch

Oct 12, 2013

Muriel E. Koch, formerly of Huey, passed away Saturday, October 12, 2013 at the Carlyle Healthcare Center at the age of 100 years. She was born in Huey the daughter of Charles A. and Ella E. (Davenport) Simms. She married George Koch on December 25, 1934 in Huey and he preceded her in death on July 2, 1991. Muriel is...

Robert E. Schaefer

Robert E. Schaefer

Oct 7, 2013

Robert E. Schaefer of Carlyle died surrounded by his family at the Countryside Manor Nursing Home in Aviston on Monday, October 7, 2013 at the age of 87 years. Bob was born in Carlyle on March 31, 1926, the son of Louis and Elizabeth (Nothaus) Schaefer. He married Colleen Vieregge on August 11, 1951 in Carlyle and she preceded him...

John B Grapperhaus

John B Grapperhaus

Sep 21, 2013

John B. Grapperhaus, age 84, of Carlyle died September 21, 2013 at Carlyle Healthcare Center. He was born October 3, 1928 in Trenton, Illinois the son of Henry and Mary (Alberternst) Grapperhaus. Mr. Grapperhaus is survived by his daughter, Valerie A. Grapperhaus of Breese; a granddaughter: Amanda A. Grapperhaus of Breese; four brothers: Raymond Grapperhaus and wife Cynthia of Beckemeyer,...

Philip J. Schneider

Philip J. Schneider

Sep 19, 2013

Philip J. Schneider, 80, of Beckemeyer died September 19, 2013, 2013 at 9:55 p.m. at Carlyle Healthcare Center. He was born December 19, 1932, to Alfred G. and Catherine T. (Walker) Schneider on the family farm north of Vergennes IL. His parents preceded him in death. He is survived by four sisters, Jo and "Whitey" Monroe White of Troy, Agnes...

Margie M. Lanter

Margie M. Lanter

Aug 16, 2013

Margie M. Lanter of Beckemeyer died Friday, August 16, 2013 at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Breese at the age of 76 years. Margie was born in Breese, Illinois on October 15, 1936, the daughter of John and Josephine (Habich) Dippel. Margie is survived by two sons: Guy "Buck" Lanter and special friend Shelly Smith of Centralia and John Lanter of...

Mary T. Crow

Mary T. Crow

Aug 7, 2013

Mary T. (Schneider) Crow Mary T. (Schneider) Crow of Beckemeyer died Wednesday, August 7, 2013 at her home at the age of 83 years. Mary was born on a farm 3 miles north of Vergennes, Illinois on June 4, 1930 the daughter of Alfred G. and Catherine T. (Walker) Schneider. On November 17, 1948 at Sacred Heart Church in DuQuoin,...

Donald G. Siegel

Donald G. Siegel

Aug 4, 2013

Donald G. Siegel of Carlyle died Sunday, August 4, 2013 at St. Joseph’s in Breese at the age of 81 years. Don was born in Lebanon, Illinois on May 13, 1932 the son of Edward and Abbey (Dawson) Siegel. Don served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict and a Life Member of the American Legion. He was a...

Darlene Green

Darlene Green

Jul 20, 2013

Darlene Green of Centralia went to be with her Lord on Saturday, July 20, 2013 at St. Mary’s-Good Samaritan Hospital in Centralia at the age of 53 years. Darlene was born in Brownsville, Tennessee on January 11, 1960 the daughter of Willie Cozart and Maeonia Green. Darlene is survived by three daughters: Shanae Green of Salem, Lisha Green and Shevon...

Mary Louise Zinn

Mary Louise Zinn

Jul 18, 2013

Mary Louise Zinn, age 98 of Carlyle passed away Thursday July 18, 2013 at the Carlyle Healthcare Center. Mary Louise was born August 26, 1914 in Hollidayboro, Illinois the daughter of Allie and Dollie (Carroll) Higgins. She married Harold Zinn June 20, 1931 in Carlyle. He preceded her in death on July 27, 1988. Besides her husband and parents Mary...

Mr. Roger "Dan" Harring

Mr. Roger "Dan" Harring

Jul 7, 2013

Dan Harring, 45 years of age, of Carlyle died Sunday, July 7, 2013 at his home after a lengthy illness. Dan was born in St. Louis, Mo. on October 7, 1967, the son of Willard and Greta (Rainwater) Harring. He married Heather Hitpas in Carlyle on September 9, 2009 and she survives. Besides his wife Heather, Dan is survived by...

Dorene Y Palm

Dorene Y Palm

Jul 1, 2013

Dorene Y. Palm of Hoffman died at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Breese on July 1, 2013 at the age of 87 years with her family by her side. Dorene was born on February 24, 1926 in Lake Township, Clinton County, Illinois, the daughter of John and Mabel (Camp) Wilkey. She married Victor Palm on May 1, 1949 in Posey, and...

Mary A. Swayze

Mary A. Swayze

Jun 1, 2013

Mary A. Swayze Mary A. Swayze of Breese passed away at the Caring First Nursing Home in Breese at the age of 89 years. Mary was born in Indianapolis, Indiana on August 11, 1923 the daughter of William and Keren (McCarthy) Moloy. On June 26, 1948 she married Earl Swayze, Jr. in Indianapolis. Mary is survived by two daughters: Karen...

Charles "Bud" Parker

Charles "Bud" Parker

May 28, 2013

Charles Forest “Bud” Parker of Carlyle died Tuesday, May 28, 2013 at the Fireside House in Centralia, IL at the age of 79 years. Bud was born February 6th, 1934 in Chrisman, IL son of Frank and Margaret (Craft) Parker, also of Chrisman. He attended school near Chrisman, IL and graduated from Scotland High School in 1952. After high school...

LeRoy "Lee" Boulware

LeRoy "Lee" Boulware

May 3, 2013

LeRoy “Lee” C. Boulware, age 50, of Keyesport, IL passed away Friday May 3, 2013 at his residence. Lee was born December 7, 1962 in Germany to the late Jerry Lee Boulware and the late George Anne Morris. He married the love of his life Lisa (Morrison) Boulware on July 28, 1982 in Belleville, IL. Mr. Boulware is survived by...

Victor W. Schaeffer

Victor W. Schaeffer

May 3, 2013

Victor W. Schaeffer, 94, of Carlyle, died on Friday, May 3, 2013 at the Carlyle Healthcare Center in Carlyle, IL. He was born on the family farm north of Bartelso on November 26, 1918 to Louis and Cecilia (Beckmann) Schaeffer. He and Mary Alice Hetzel were married in 1965 and they lived in Breese until her death in 1998. After...

Marilyn A. Sterkis

Marilyn A. Sterkis

Apr 30, 2013

Marilyn A. Sterkis of Beckemeyer, IL died Tuesday, April 30, 2013 at Friendship Manor in Nashville, IL at the age of 76 years. Marilyn was born in Beckemeyer on November 14, 1936 the daughter of Edgar "Zip" and Marie (Mensing) Zimmer. Marilyn is survived by two daughters: Kathy Pettey and Carol Sterkis; and a brother: Bob Zimmer. No Services will...