Obituaries
Nordike Funeral Home Obituaries
Local obituaries for Carlyle, New Baden, Aviston, Albers, and Breese, IL areas
Joseph E. Isaak
Sep 1, 2024
Joseph E. Isaak, age 84, passed away peacefully at his home in Carlyle on Sunday, September 1, 2024. He was born in Carlyle on August 21, 1940, the son of John and Helen (Revermann) Isaak. He married Helen Wilken at St. Mary Catholic Church on June 1, 1960 and she survives in Carlyle.
Joe was the owner and operator of Isaak...
Judy J. Florczyk
2024
Judy J. Florczyk, passed away peacefully at her home in Damiansville on Saturday, August 31 2024, at the age of 86. Born in 1938, in Omaha, Nebraska, Judy was the daughter of William and Leona, nee Schaffer, Johnson. She married Robert D. Florczyk in 1954 in Omaha, NE and he preceded her in death in 1999.
Judy’s dedication as a stay-at-home...
Geri Lynn Hughes
Aug 28, 2024
Geri Lynn Hughes (nee Schomaker), age 62, of Trenton, IL passed away peacefully at home Wednesday, August 28, 2024, surrounded by the love and support of her family. She fought off cancer like a true warrior for more than 4 years. Geri was born December 20, 1961, in Breese IL, the daughter of Edwin and Frieda (nee Wolters) Schomaker. She...
Randall Earl Short
Aug 27, 2024
Randall Earl Short,62, of Herrin, Illinois passed away August 27, 2024.Randall “Randy” Short was born in East St. Louis, IL on April 3, 1962.Randy until recently, was a long-time resident of Collinsville, IL. Randy was a member of the Class of 1980 at Collinsville High School.
Randy was always very industrious even at an early age and worked in restaurant management...
Anita C. Wellen
Aug 27, 2024
Anita C. Wellen, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 27, 2024, at Aviston Countryside Manor, at the age of 89. Born on December 23, 1934, in Germantown, Illinois, the daughter of William and Irene, nee Meier, Mollet. She married Alfred "Otto" Wellen, Sr. on February 28, 1952 in Germantown and he preceded her in death on February 15, 1989.
Anita dedicated...
Joseph B. Peters
Aug 24, 2024
Joseph B. Peters, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and brother, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 24, 2024, in Carlyle at the age of 80 years. He was born on June 17, 1944, in Murphysboro, Illinois, the son of Margaret Marlow. Joe's birth father, 1st Lt. Joseph William Beach was killed when his plane malfunctioned and went down during World...
Roy Gene Grayling, Sr.
Aug 16, 2024
Roy Gene Grayling, Sr., 76, passed away peacefully on August 16, 2024, at his home in Beckemeyer, IL. He was born on January 16, 1948, in Breese, IL, the son of Oscar and Alice (nee Deerhake) Grayling. He married Penelope Szczebleski September 26, 1970 at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Beckemeyer and she preceded him in death on July 22,...
Gary M. Billhartz
Aug 15, 2024
Gary M. Billhartz, 70, of Edwardsville, passed away on Thursday, August 15, 2024 at University Nursing and Rehab in Edwardsville. He was born June 20, 1954 in Belleville, the son of Clarence and Mary, nee Lodes, Billhartz.
Throughout his life, Gary was known for his unwavering commitment to his career as a truck driver. His journey on the road was marked...
Dorothy Marie Steele
Jul 31, 2024
Dorothy Marie (Ellison) Steele
February 24, 1930 - July 31, 2024
Dorothy was born February 24, 1930 in a sod house in rural North Dakota. She grew up with her younger brother LaVern and parents John and Lilly on their farm near Thunderhawk, where she loved the countryside and caring for animals, especially her beloved horse Beauty. Dorothy and Beauty enjoyed childhood...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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,...
Subscribe
Subscribe to get alerts on new obituaries
About
Nordike Funeral Home offers a collection of obituaries for Carlyle, New Baden, Aviston, Albers, Breese, IL. With services throughout Illinois that are updated regularly. Find local Carlyle, New Baden, Aviston, Albers, and Breese Illinois obituaries and join us in celebrating memories and honoring their lives and legacies.