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Steven R. Kehrer
May 8, 2025
Steve R. Kehrer, 68, born August 27th, 1956, passed away peacefully in his home on May 8th, 2025, in New Memphis, IL. He died from Autonomic Nervous System complications, that took 10+ weeks of hospitalization in and out of 5 different facilities to finally dig deep enough to discover. He became at peace with the findings and only asked that...
Joyce A. Cranford
May 5, 2025
Joyce Arleen (Washburn) Cranford, of Carlyle, passed away at the age of 83, on Monday, May 5, 2025, at her daughter’s home in Carlyle, surrounded by her family. She was born October 30, 1941, in Breese, Illinois, the daughter of Herbert and Alta (Corson) Washburn. Ms. Cranford attended Carlyle Grade School and Carlyle High School and graduated in 1960. Joyce...
Ruth A Santel
May 5, 2025
Ruth A. Santel, 79, of New Baden, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 5, 2025, at St. Louis University Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri. She was born on September 28, 1945, in Belleville, Illinois, to Harold and Clara (nee Kleboldt) Wright. She married Russel Santel July 27, 1968 at St. George Catholic Church in New Baden and he preceded her...
Sharon L. Thomas
May 3, 2025
Sharon L. Thomas, age 78, of Beckemeyer, passed away on May 3, 2025, at Barnes-Jewish Medical Center in St. Louis, Missouri. She was born on September 29, 1946, in Breese, Illinois, to Lavern and Wilma (Stricker) Hoffman. On May 4, 1968, she joyfully united in marriage with Joseph Thomas at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Beckemeyer, sharing a beautiful life...
Ellarine M. Santel
May 3, 2025
Ellarine M. Santel, age 86, of New Baden, passed away peacefully at her home on May 3, 2025. Born on November 30, 1938, she was the cherished daughter of Herman and Katherine (Golsch) Fauke. On May 7, 1957, Ellarine married Robert "Smitty" Santel at St. George Catholic Church in New Baden, sharing a life filled with love and companionship until...
Dora Ann Beer
Apr 23, 2025
Dora A. Beer, 71, of Aviston, passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday, April 23, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on September 18, 1953, in Breese, Illinois, the daughter of Richard and Dorothy, nee Wolters, Richter. She married Ron Beer August 13, 1977 at St. Francis Catholic Church in Aviston.
Dora's family was the center of...
Karen S. Potter
Apr 11, 2025
Karen S. Potter, 63, of New Baden, passed away Friday, April 11, 2025 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in O'Fallon. She was born July 7, 1961 in Princeton, KY, the daughter of Wilbur and Noretta, nee Hollis, Dennison. She married Richard Potter March 17, 2006 in New Baden and he survives in New Baden.
In addition to her husband she is survived...
Naomi Ione Wernsman
Apr 9, 2025
Naomi Ione Wernsman, age 91, of Centralia, passed away on April 9, 2025, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Centralia. She was born on May 18, 1933, in Posey, Illinois, to Melvin and Mary (Thouvenin) Koehler. On July 12, 1951, she married Dale E. Wernsman in Mobile, Alabama, who preceded her in death on January 12, 2014.
Naomi was preceded in death...
Margaret "Margie" J. Ottensmeier
Apr 9, 2025
Margaret J. "Margie" Ottensmeier, 89, of Aviston, passed away on Wednesday, April 9, 2025, at Carlyle Healthcare Center. She was born on April 4, 1936, in Breese Township, the daughter of Herman and Mary A., nee Stoff, Ottensmeier.
Margie taught at numerous Catholic schools, spanning from 1957 to 1971. Her most notable tenure was at Albers Elementary School, where she dedicated...
Rosemary A. Venhaus
Apr 8, 2025
Rosemary A. Venhaus, age 94, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 8, 2025, at Cedarhurst of Breese. She was born on September 2, 1930, in St. Rose, the daughter of Bernard and Rosalia, nee Strieker, Schumacher. She married Bernard H. "Ben" Venhaus, Jr. on November 27, 1951 in St. Rose and he preceded her in death on March 26, 2019.
A...
Billie Jo Combs
Apr 7, 2025
Billie Jo Combs, age 34, of Salem, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 7, 2025, in Salem, IL. She was born on September 9, 1990, in Centralia, to Joseph Allen Combs and Donna Mae Hesson.
Billie is lovingly remembered by her mother, Donna Hesson and friend, Earl Bossler. She is also survived by her siblings, Ryan Drake and his wife Abby,...
Margaret Mabel "June" Mitchell
Mar 23, 2025
Margaret Mabel "June" Mitchell, age 91, of New Baden, peacefully passed away on Sunday, March 23, 2025, at Trenton Village with her daughters by her side.
Born in Windsor, England, on June 28, 1933, she was the daughter of William and Mabel (Hinson) Walters. On June 15, 1957, June married Norman Mitchell in England, and he preceded her in death on...
Myrtle M. Tonnies
Mar 19, 2025
Myrtle M. Tonnies, aged 93, of Albers, departed this life on Wednesday, March 19, 2025, at Clinton Manor Nursing Home in New Baden. Born on July 17, 1931, in Albers, she was the beloved daughter of Frank and Mary (Dingwerth) Heckenkemper. On May 28, 1952, Myrtle married Daniel M. Tonnies, who preceded her in death on May 3, 2013.
Myrtle is...
Ashley N. Emmerich Koehler
Mar 17, 2025
Ashley N. Emmerich Koehler, 37, of Lebanon, passed away on March 17, 2025, in St. Clair County, Illinois. She was born on January 19, 1988, in Breese, Illinois, the daughter of Paul Emmerich and Kimberly Sonsoucie. She lived a life marked by devotion, selflessness, and a deep commitment to her family and work.
Ashley was known for her unwavering dedication to...
Jacob Lee Emmerich-Tomlin
Mar 17, 2025
Jacob Lee Emmerich-Tomlin, 10, of Lebanon, IL, left this world on March 17, 2025, in St. Clair County, Illinois. Born on August 5, 2014, in Belleville, Jacob was a vibrant child known for his lovable personality and playful spirit. He was currently attending 4th grade at Lebanon Elementary School, where he was cherished by his peers and teachers alike.
Jacob was...
Dedra Ann Schulte
Mar 17, 2025
Dedra Ann Schulte, 64, of Keyesport, passed away surrounded by family in O'Fallon, IL on Monday, March 17, 2025. Dedra was born on October 24, 1960 in Evansville, IN, the daughter of Jerry and Barbara Jean, nee Decker, Deems. She married Jim Schulte November 23, 2005 in Carlyle and he survives in Keyesport.
In addition to her husband of 19 years,...
Evelyn B. Lammers
Mar 10, 2025
Evelyn “Evie” B. Lammers, age 80, of Beckemeyer, passed away on Monday, March 10, 2025, at the Breese Nursing Home, surrounded by her family. She was born in Beckemeyer, Illinois, on September 10, 1944, the daughter of Vincent and Henrietta (Richter) Holthaus. She married Paul W. Lammers on November 27, 1963, and he preceded her in death on September 8,...
John Albert Hund
Mar 7, 2025
John Albert Hund, 91, of New Baden, Illinois, passed away on Friday, March 7, 2025, at Clinton Manor Nursing Home in New Baden. He was born on January 15, 1934, in O’Fallon, Illinois, to Edwin and Frances (Moll) Hund. John married the love of his life, Mary B. Hefner, on May 30, 1962, at Holy Childhood Church in Mascoutah. Mary...
Donald O. Boeser
Mar 3, 2025
Donald Oscar Boeser, age 89 of Aviston, IL, born February 1, I936, in Highland, IL, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 3, 2025, at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Breese, IL surrounded by his loving family.
Donald “Don” was a “Jack of All trades”; during his life, he had many careers. Right out of high school, he was a buffalo herder, a...
Larry Earl Morgan
Feb 1, 2025
Larry Earl Morgan, 82, of Huey, passed away on Saturday, February 1, 2025, at St. Joseph Hospital in Breese. He was born on April 1, 1942, in Centralia, Illinois, the son of Lester & Barbara, née Kuhn, Morgan. He married Jane Marie Siddell September 16, 1965 in Hoffman and she survives in Carlyle.
Larry proudly served his country in the United...
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