Ruby M Stratmann
Apr 28, 2025
RUBY M. STRATMANN, 106, of Evansville, Illinois, passed away at 6:16 a.m. on Monday, April 28, 2025, at Comfort Care Homes in Wichita, Kansas.
She was born to the late William and Clara (nee Shuchman) Cluster on June 19, 1918, in Degonia Township II, Jackson County, Illinois.
In her younger years, Ruby liked going dancing, something she especially enjoyed doing with her...
Gerald Edwin Hitzemann
Oct 1, 2026
GERALD EDWIN HITZEMANN, 80, of Red Bud, Illinois, passed away at 2:11 pm, Thursday, October 1, 2026, at his residence.
He was born to the late Edwin and Esther (nee Salger) Hitzemann on October 9, 1945, in Red Bud, Illinois. Gerald married Bonnie K. Stellhorn on August 9, 1969, at Trinity Lutheran Church, Red Bud (Prairie), Illinois; she preceded him in...
Donna Kay Sauerhage
Sep 25, 2026
DONNA KAY SAUERHAGE, 80, of Chester, Illinois, passed away at 5:30 am, Friday, September 25, 2026 at her residence.
She was born to the late Robert and Edith (nee Bardmess) Kempfer on November 20, 1945 in Red Bud, Illinois.
Donna married Billy G. Sauerhage on January 30, 1965 at First Baptist Church in Ellis Grove; he preceded her in death on June...
Marjorie "Margie" J. Gregory
Sep 24, 2026
MARJORIE “MARGIE” J. GREGORY, 96, of Walsh, Illinois, passed away at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, September 24, 2026, at Randolph County Care Center, Sparta, Illinois.
She was born to the late Welda and Ethel (nee Lux) DeRousse on March 3, 1930, in Modoc, Illinois.
On October 31, 1953, Margie was united in holy matrimony to the love of her life, Robert “Bob”...
Shirley A. Roche
Sep 23, 2026
SHIRLEY A. ROCHE, 89, of Chester, Illinois, passed away at 6:57 pm, Wednesday, September 23, 2026 at Mercy Hospital South, St. Louis, Missouri.
She was born to the late Benjamin and Cora (nee Sternberg) Diskey on October 12, 1936 in Walsh, Illinois.
Shirley married Verlin D. Roche on May 16, 1958 in Pinckneyville, Illinois; he preceded her in death on December 8,...
John Alan Odom
Sep 22, 2026
JOHN ALAN ODOM, 73, of Sparta, Illinois, passed away Tuesday, September 22, 2026, at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital, O’Fallon, Illinois.
He was born to the late Robert Leon and Alice Marie (nee Scarborough) Odom on October 7, 1952, in Christopher, Illinois.
John Alan married Martha Lee on July 25, 1987; she preceded him in death on May 5, 2026.
He worked for Sparta Printing until...
Melissa Sue White
Sep 14, 2026
MELISSA SUE WHITE, 50, of Chester, Illinois, passed away at 8:31 pm, Monday, September 14, 2026 at her sister’s residence.
She was born to the late Thomas White and Wanda (nee Crites) Moll on December 7, 1975 in Chester, Illinois.
Due to her disability, she did not work outside her home.
Melissa loved to spend time with her family and friends, playing games...
Gladys Carter
Sep 13, 2026
GLADYS CARTER, 92, of Chester, Illinois, passed away at 6:50 pm on Sunday, September 13, 2026 at Randolph County Care Center in Sparta, Illinois with her loving daughters by her side.
She was born to the late Vernon and Ruth (nee Seymour) Zang on March 29, 1934 in Chester, Illinois.
Gladys married Willis “Willie” Carter on June 16, 1969 in Chester, Illinois....
Verna Caron
Sep 13, 2026
VERNA CARON, 104, of Chester, Illinois, passed away at 4:32 pm, Sunday, September 13, 2026, at Three Springs Senior Living and Rehabilitation in Chester, Illinois.
She was born to the late Louis and Martha (nee Wetzel) Stellhorn on November 29, 1921, in Red Bud, Illinois.
Verna married Harold Hettesheimer on August 7, 1940, in Chester, Illinois; he preceded her in death on...
Peggyann Jessie Helmers
Sep 1, 2026
PEGGYANN JESSIE HELMERS, 88, of Chester, Illinois, passed away at 8:57 am, Tuesday, September 1, 2026 at Three Springs Senior Living and Rehabilitation, Chester, Illinois.
She was born to the late Charles Wesley and Cora Ann (nee Greathouse) Stirnaman on February 17, 1938 in Riley Lake, Illinois.
Peggyann had worked for Sparta Printing and in the deli department for Roziers Country Market.
She...
Norma Wingerter
Aug 31, 2026
NORMA WINGERTER, 91, of Chester, Illinois, passed away at 4:45 am, Monday, August 31, 2026 at Independence Care Center, Perryville, Missouri.
She was born to the late James Wilbert and Irene Bertha (nee Shemonic) Smith on June 7, 1935 in Rockwood, Illinois.
Norma married Edward “Tim” Lee Wingerter on February 26, 1955 in Rockwood, Illinois; he preceded her in death on September...
Larry Baldwin
Aug 29, 2026
LARRY A. BALDWIN, 83, of Chester, Illinois, passed away at 5:56 am, Saturday, August 29, 2026, at Three Springs Senior Living & Rehabilitation, Chester, Illinois.
He was born to the late Claude and Dorothy (nee Henley) Baldwin on December 21, 1942, in Brookport, Illinois.
Larry married Janet Yingst on September 10, 1966, at Holy Angels Church, East St. Louis, Illinois; she survives.
Larry...
Kirk E Mudd
Aug 26, 2026
KIRK E. MUDD, 46, of Prairie du Rocher, Illinois, passed away at 11:40 am, Wednesday, August 26, 2026, at Red Bud Regional Hospital, Red Bud, Illinois.
He was born October 14, 1979, in Red Bud, Illinois, the oldest child of Larry and Diane (nee Imming) Mudd. On May 1, 2004, Kirk married Elizabeth “Liz” Laurent at St. Joseph Catholic Church in...
Stanley Byran Eggemeyer
Aug 21, 2026
STANLEY BYRAN EGGEMEYER, 77, of Chester, Illinois, passed away on Friday, August 21, 2026, at his residence.
He was born to the late Paul and Lucille (nee Kipp) Eggemeyer on February 13, 1949, in Chester, Illinois.
Stanley married Barbara Stirnaman on November 29, 1974, at Mary Help of Christians Catholic Church in Chester, Illinois, and they shared 51 wonderful years together. She...
Lawrence "Larry" C. Deterding
Aug 19, 2026
LAWRENCE “LARRY” C. DETERDING, 87, of Prairie du Rocher, Illinois, passed away at 4:50 am, Wednesday, August 19, 2026, at Randolph County Care Center, Sparta, Illinois.
Born on June 30, 1939, in Prairie du Rocher, Illinois, Larry was the son of the late Albert and Dorothy (nee Menke) Deterding. He proudly served his country in the United States Army from 1957...
Mary Lee Randolph
Aug 17, 2026
MARY LEE RANDOLPH, 81, of Chester, Illinois, passed away peacefully in her sleep at 1:25 am, Monday, August, 17, 2026 at Three Springs Senior Living and Rehabilitation, Chester, Illinois.
She was born to the late David Evert and Ruby (nee Crocker) Kent on January 8, 1945 in Chester, Illinois.
Mary’s journey through life was not an easy one. She knew more than...
Garry Ray Monroney
Aug 16, 2026
GARRY RAY MONRONEY, 81, of Ellis Grove, Illinois, passed away at 5:04 pm, Sunday, August 16, 2026 at Mercy Hospital South, St. Louis, Missouri.
He was born to the late Gerald Monroney and Glenna (nee Dreczka) Bollinger on March 1, 1945 in Red Bud, Illinois.
Garry married Donna Emerson on November 9, 1968 in Ellis Grove, Illinois; she preceded him in death...
Walter E. Wittenauer
Aug 14, 2026
WALTER E. WITTENAUER, 97, of Red Bud, Illinois, passed away at 7:15 pm, Friday, August 14, 2026, at Randolph County Care Center in Sparta, Illinois.
He was born to the late Walter F. and Frances (nee Kreher) Wittenauer on September 9, 1928, in Hecker, Illinois.
Walter married Mildred Scherle Wiegard on June 26, 1981, at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in...
Marvin H Braun
Aug 13, 2026
MARVIN H. BRAUN, 68, of Cobden, Illinois, formerly of Red Bud, Illinois, passed away at 3:30 am, Thursday, August 13, 2026, at Integrity Healthcare of Cobden.
Born on January 23, 1958, in El Paso, Texas, Marvin was a loving son to the late Henry L. and Anna (née Kohler) Braun.
Marvin was a member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in...
Sharon Sue Misuraca
Aug 9, 2026
SHARON SUE MISURACA, 80, of Chester, Illinois, passed away at 6:38 am, Sunday, August 9, 2026 at Cedar Trails Senior Living, Freeburg, Illinois.
She was born to the late Fred and Corrine (nee Murden) Bunselmeyer on January 11, 1946 in Carbondale, Illinois.
Sharon married Richard Misuraca on July 10, 1965 at Mary Help of Christians Catholic Church in Chester, Illinois; he survives.
She...
