James "Jim" David Reid
Dec 15, 2025
JAMES “JIM” DAVID REID, 64, of Chester, Illinois, passed away at 4:54 pm, Monday, December 15, 2025 at his residence.
He was born to the late Robert “Bob” C. and Joan R. (nee Runge) Reid on September 2, 1961 in Oxnard, California.
Jim married Patricia “Patty” Haberberger on September 13, 1986; she survives.
He had owned and operated PJ Advertising with his wife....
Joan Marie Prigge
Jun 26, 2026
JOAN MARIE PRIGGE, 84, of Red Bud, Illinois, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by her loving family, on Friday, June 26, 2026.
Joan was born to the late Herbert and Alice (nee Candler) Dannenberg on March 8, 1942, in Red Bud. She spent her life in the community she loved, where she built a life centered on faith, family, and...
Heather Marie Althoff
Jun 25, 2026
HEATHER MARIE ALTHOFF, 43, of Fenton Missouri, passed away at 8:15 am, Thursday, June 25, 2026, at her residence.
She was born to Mark D. and Pam (nee Albertson) Lance on November 24, 1982, in Paducah, Kentucky.
Heather was a force of nature—a hardworking, brilliantly creative, and artistic soul with a big personality that naturally drew people to her. Whether she was...
Alberta Faith Spradling
Jun 25, 2026
ALBERTA FAITH SPRADLING 88, of Smithton, Illinois, formally of Red Bud, Illinois, passed away at 3:34 pm, Thursday, June 25, 2026, at Revela at O’Fallon, Illinois.
She was born to the late Albert and Elizabeth (nee Jones) Granzow on December 14, 1937, in St. Louis, Missouri.
Alberta married Ray Elmer Spradling on September 7, 1957, in St. Louis, Missouri; he survives.
Alberta loved...
Dr. John Robert Beck
Jun 19, 2026
JOHN ROBERT BECK, M.D., 92, of Chester, Illinois, died peacefully on the evening of June 19, 2026.
John was born in Dayton, Ohio, to Leonard and Mildred Beck. He attended the University of Dayton before earning his medical degree from Marquette University School of Medicine in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. While in medical school, he met his future wife, Mary Baumgartner Beck, with...
Michael J Martin
Jun 18, 2026
MICHAEL J. MARTIN, 72, of Red Bud, Illinois, passed away at 6:32 pm, Thursday, June 18, 2026, at Red Bud Regional Hospital, Red Bud, Illinois.
He was born to the late Clarence “Michael” and Stella (nee Ryterski) Martin on June 27, 1953, in St. Louis, Missouri.
On December 30, 1978, Mike was united in marriage to Phyllis Czerniejewski at St. Mary’s Catholic...
Donald R. Ruch
Jun 15, 2026
DONALD R. RUCH, 69, of Chester, Illinois, passed away at 3:40 am, Monday, June 15, 2026, at his residence.
He was born to the late Velroy and Clementine (nee Lankford) Ruch on December 10, 1956, in Perryville, Missouri.
Donald married Gail Korando on February 26, 1977, in Kaskaskia Island, Illinois; she survives.
Donald loved everything outdoors, hunting, farming, or even just taking a...
Paul Kohlberg
May 25, 2026
PAUL H. KOHLBERG, 88, of Florissant, Missouri, passed away at 6:23 am, Monday, May 25, 2026, at his residence.
He was born to the late Harry and Dorothy (nee Pautler) Kohlberg on April 22, 1938, in Red Bud, Illinois.
Paul was united in marriage to Mary Jo Schaub on August 21, 1971, in Moberly, Missouri. Together, they shared 54 years of marriage....
Michael L. Long
May 25, 2026
MICHAEL L. LONG, 67, of Evansville, Illinois, passed away at 12:42 pm, Monday, May 25, 2026 at his residence.
He was born to the late Charles J. and Wanda K. (nee Heuman) Long on November 7, 1958 in Red Bud, Illinois.
Michael was a member of St. Boniface Catholic Church in Evansville, Illinois. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and spending time outdoors with...
Donald Allen McCormick
May 23, 2026
DONALD ALLEN MCCORMICK, 60, of Chester, Illinois, passed away at 6:31 pm, Saturday, May 23, 2026 at his residence.
He was born to the late Donald Ray and Irene June (nee Gretzmacher) McCormick on July 29, 1965 in Chester, Illinois.
Donald was injured in a four wheeler accident at 30 and due to a brain injury was unable to work.
He was baptized...
Raymond Edward Mavers
May 23, 2026
RAYMOND EDWARD MAVERS, 96, of Red Bud, Illinois, passed away at 3:57 pm, Saturday, May 23, 2026, at his residence.
He was born to the late Louis and Mary (nee Dalman) Mavers on April 18, 1930, in Detroit, Michigan.
Raymond was united in marriage to Patricia Petre on May 4, 1956, in Waterloo, Illinois. Together, they shared 48 beautiful years of marriage...
Dorothy Agnes Braun
May 19, 2026
DOROTHY AGNES BRAUN, 93, of Red Bud, Illinois, passed away at 5:30 am, Tuesday, May 19, 2026, at La Bella of Freeburg.
She was born to the late Lawrence and Hazel (nee Heinz) Stork on March 6, 1933, in Walsh, Illinois.
Dorothy married Harold “Red” C. Braun on November 22, 1951, at St. Pius V Catholic Church in Walsh, Illinois; he preceded...
Glenn W. Koester
May 17, 2026
GLENN W. KOESTER, 81, of Evansville, Illinois, passed away at 5:43 pm, Sunday, May 17, 2026 at Sparta Community Hospital, Sparta, Illinois.
He was born to the late William and Ella (nee Hartmann) Koester on April 28, 1945 in Red Bud, Illinois.
Glenn married Mary Haase on July 18, 1970 at St. Peter Lutheran Church, Evansville, Illinois; she preceded him in death...
Carol Louise Miller
May 13, 2026
CAROL LOUISE (nee RHEINECKER) MILLER, 85, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, in Orlando, Florida. She was born on October 2, 1940, in Red Bud, Illinois.
Known for her nurturing heart and kindness, Carol touched the lives of everyone around her. She graduated from Precious Blood High School in Ruma, Illinois, and went on to earn multiple...
Marsha Jean Link
May 12, 2026
MARSHA JEAN LINK, 81, of Chester, Illinois, spirit was set free at 11:55 pm, Tuesday, May 12, 2026, at Three Springs Senior Living and Rehabilitation in Chester, Illinois, surrounded by the prayers and love of her family. Her family takes comfort in knowing that her beautiful spirit is now restored and with the Lord.
Marsha was born to the late Charles...
Dale R. Grott
May 10, 2026
DALE R. GROTT, 90, of Chester, Illinois, passed away at 1:50 pm, Sunday, May 10, 2026 at Mercy Southeast Hospital in Cape Girardeau, Missouri.
He was born to the late Stephen and Helena “Lena” (nee Bessen) Grott on June 8, 1935 in Chester, Illinois.
Dale married Alice Raav on August 25, 1956 at Mary Help of Christians Catholic Church in Chester, Illinois;...
Anthony "Tony" Gerard Melliere
May 9, 2026
ANTHONY “TONY” GERARD MELLIERE, 62, of Prairie du Rocher, Illinois, passed away at 4:19 am, Saturday, May 9, 2026, at his residence.
He was born Norman “Boog-a-loo” and Mary (nee Rickert) Melliere on June 3, 1963, in Red Bud, Illinois.
Tony had worked as a water tower painter for 25 years.
Tony was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Prairie du...
Kit W Bieri
May 8, 2026
KIT W. BIERI, 68, of Prairie du Rocher, Illinois, passed away at 10:45 am, Friday, May 8, 2026, surrounded by his family at his brother’s home.
He was born to the late Raymond A. and Arlene J. (nee Dutton) Bieri on September 21, 1957, in St. Louis, Missouri.
Kit had worked as a truck driver for 20 years.
Kit loved three things in...
Martha Ann Odom
May 5, 2026
MARTHA ANN ODOM, 72, of Sparta, Illinois, passed away at 9:20 am, Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at her residence.
She was born to the late James Vernon and Ammie Ruby (nee Pratt) Farris on June 23, 1953 in Washington, Iowa.
Martha married John Alan Odom on July 25, 1987; he survives.
She had worked as a beautician for most of her life.
Martha enjoyed...
Willard E Guebert
May 1, 2026
WILLARD E. GUEBERT, 93, of Red Bud, Illinois, passed away at 11:35 am, Friday, May 1, 2026, at La Bella of Freeburg.
He was born to the late Theodore E. and Amelia M. (nee Blumenschein) Guebert on February 14, 1933, in Red Bud, Illinois.
Willard married Susan Kruse on July 25, 1981 at St. John Lutheran Church in Ruma, Illinois; she survives.
Willard...
