Charles H Ohms
Jul 13, 2025
CHARLES H. OHMS, 82, of Jackson, Missouri, formerly of Evansville, Illinois, passed away at 1:50 pm, Sunday, July 13, 2025 at Monticello House, Jackson, Missouri.
He was born to the late William R. and Hazel (nee Bertholl) Ohms on June 26, 1943 in Preston, Illinois.
Charles married Alice Yonaka on April 24, 1965 at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Evansville, Illinois; she...
Samantha "Sam" I. Stellhorn
Jul 13, 2025
SAMANTHA “SAM” I. STELLHORN, 59, of Red Bud, Illinois, passed away at 12:40 pm, Sunday, July 13, 2025, surrounded by her family.
She was born to the late Norton and Mary Ann (nee Krull) Newcomb on September 9, 1965, in Denver, Colorado.
Sam married Timothy D. Stellhorn on September 28, 1991, in Lebanon, Illinois; he survives.
She worked at the Human Service Center...
Gary N Dees, Sr.
Jul 11, 2025
GARY N. DEES SR., 76, of Baldwin, Illinois, passed away at 9:26 am, Friday, July 11, 2025, at his residence.
He was born to the late Lahoma N. and Louella (nee Green) Dees on May 31, 1949, in St. Louis, Missouri.
He had worked as a truck driver for Dave Schmidt Trucking in Belleville, Illinois, for 32 years.
Gary had been a member...
Robert "Bob" D. Decker
Jul 10, 2025
ROBERT D. “BOB” DECKER, 85, passed away on Thursday, July 10, 2025 at his home in Chester, Illinois with his loving wife Rosa and several of his family members by his side. Bob fought a valiant fight against cancer. As his family mourns their loss, they find great comfort knowing he is resting in eternal peace with our Lord and...
Scott Sheeler
Jul 8, 2025
CURTIS “SCOTT” SHEELER, 65, of Sparta, Illinois, passed away at 10:38 am, Tuesday, July 8, 2025 at his residence.
He was born to the late Franklin D. and Leola (nee Koester) Sheeler on July 1, 1960 in Sparta, Illinois.
Scott worked as the Chief Financial Officer at SSI in Herrin, Illinois until his retirement.
He grew up at St. John Lutheran Church in...
Clara M. Hall
Jul 6, 2025
CLARA “CHUCK” HALL, 97, of St. Louis, Missouri, formerly of Chester, Illinois, went to be with her Lord at 11:54 pm, Sunday, July 6, 2025 at Bluebird Wellness and Rehabilitation, St. Louis, Missouri.
She was born to the late John W. and Caroline C. (nee Sprengel) Schirmer on February 7, 1928 in Chester, Illinois.
Clara married Warren Hall on February 7, 1948...
Patricia McMillan
Jul 4, 2025
PATRICIA McMILLAN, 71, of Ellis Grove, Illinois, passed away on Friday, July 4, 2025 at Saint Louis University Hospital, St. Louis, Missouri.
She was born to the late Roger Grah and Erline (nee Otto) Barillaro on November 6, 1953 in Chester, Illinois.
Pat married Norman McMillan on June 16, 1973; he preceded her in death on April 16, 2025.
She had previously worked...
Tina M. Wahl
Jul 4, 2025
TINA M. WAHL, 58, of Ellis Grove, Illinois, passed away at 10:42 am, Friday, July 4, 2025 at her residence.
She was born to the late Charles Minemann and Viola (nee Schmitz) Mennerich on February 17, 1967 in Red Bud, Illinois.
Tina married Dale Wahl on April 18, 1987 at St. John Lutheran Church in Bremen, Illinois; he survives.
She had worked for...
Carla Mae Minnemann
Jun 24, 2025
CARLA MAE MINNEMANN, 79, of Red Bud, Illinois, passed away at 3:03 pm, Tuesday, June 24, 2025. Carla passed peacefully at Oak Hill Nursing Home after a brave and grace-filled battle with cancer, surrounded by love.
She was born to the late Arnold and Naoma (née Drury) Steibel on May 6, 1946, in Red Bud, Illinois. Carla grew up in the...
Gaynelle Rae Frazer
Jun 20, 2025
GAYNELLE RAE FRAZER, 86, of Gatlinburg, TN (formerly of Mt. Vernon, IN, Sparta, IL, and Chester, IL) passed away on June 20, 2025. Her children, Gary Ray Frazer and Angela Grace Hosp (Frazer) were at her side during her last hours.
She was born to the late Ray and Grace (Straight) Johnson on December 11, 1938, in Chester, Illinois.
During her working...
Arlene A. Wiegard
Jun 19, 2025
ARLENE A. WIEGARD, 87, of Red Bud, Illinois, passed away at 8:10 am, Thursday, June 19, 2025 at Garden Place, Red Bud, Illinois.
She was born to the late Arthur and Clara (nee Bessen) Wiegard on August 17, 1937 in rural Modoc, Illinois.
Arlene worked at St. Clement Hospital (Red Bud Regional Hospital) as a phlebotomist and a tissue technician for over...
Tommy M. Brown
Jun 15, 2025
TOMMY M. BROWN, 72, of Ellis Grove, Illinois, passed away at 10:01 pm, Sunday, June 15, 2025 at Three Springs Senior Living and Rehabilitation, Chester, Illinois.
He was born to the late Alan Rust Brown and Jeanette Brown Mulholland on February 1, 1953 in Red Bud, Illinois.
Tommy was retired and enjoyed working on his truck, motorcycles and boats. He was known...
Nellie J Mollet
Jun 10, 2025
NELLIE J. MOLLET, 72, of Prairie du Rocher, Illinois, passed away at 12:04 pm, Tuesday, June 10, 2025 at her residence.
She was born to the late Clyde and Mildred (nee Smith) Brewer on December 20, 1952, in Red Bud, Illinois.
Nellie married Vernon Mollet on February 20, 1988, in Perryville, Missouri; he survives.
She had worked at Red Bud Nursing Home, Alco...
Jacqueline Kuhrtz Jones
Jun 9, 2025
JACQUELINE KUHRTZ JONES, 80, of Clinton, Mississippi, passed away unexpectedly, at 12:36 pm, Monday, June 9, 2025.
She was born in Red Bud, Illinois, to the late Dr. Kenneth L. and Pauline (nee Messamore) Kuhrtz of Chester, on May 25, 1945.
Jacqueline was a graduate of Chester High School and the University of Illinois, where she was a member of the Alpha...
James C Sirtak, Sr.
Jun 8, 2025
JAMES C. SIRTAK, SR., 92, of Prairie du Rocher, Illinois, passed away at 1:30 pm, Sunday, June 8, 2025, at Coulterville Rehabilitation and Health Care Center, Coulterville, Illinois.
He was born to the late George and Josephine (nee Kacinski) Sirtak on December 17, 1932, in East St. Louis, Illinois.
James married Georgia Williams on September 3, 1955, at St. Elizabeth’s Catholic Church...
Clyde A. Hasemeyer
Jun 6, 2025
CLYDE A. HASEMEYER, 86, of Ellis Grove, Illinois, passed away at 6:31 pm, Friday, June 6, 2025 at Randolph County Care Center in Sparta, Illinois.
He was born to the late Ralph and Marion (nee Scheltgen) Hasemeyer on February 19, 1939 in Chester, Illinois.
Clyde married Anna M. Pautler on April 12, 1969 St. Boniface Church in Evansville, Illinois; she preceded him...
Tammy J Milligan
Jun 6, 2025
TAMMY J. MILLIGAN, 63, of Chester, Illinois, passed away at 2:35 am, Friday, June 6, 2025 at her residence.
She was born to the late Clifford and Betty (nee Murray) Wingerter on July 24, 1961 in Chester, Illinois.
Tammy married Clinton Milligan on September 15, 1984; he preceded her in death on April 29, 2016.
She had worked at Chester Walmart in the...
Marlene "Heartsie" Ann Siegfried
May 29, 2025
MARLENE ANN “HEARTSIE" SIEGFRIED, 91, of Evansville, Illinois, passed away at 6:05 pm, Thursday, May 29, 2025, at Addington Place of Sparta, Sparta, Illinois.
She was born to the late Frank and Esther (nee Skidmore) Siegfried on August 23, 1933 in Evansville, Illinois.
She had worked on the family farm.
Marlene was a member of St. Boniface Catholic Church in Evansville, Illinois. She...
Tamie Fluegel
May 29, 2025
TAMIE FLUEGEL, 65, of Ellis Grove, Illinois, passed away at 8:20 am, Thursday, May 29, 2025 at Three Springs Senior Living and Rehabilitation, Chester, Illinois.
She was born to the late James and Louise (nee Rahn) Faulkner on July 15, 1959 in St. Louis, Missouri.
Tamie had worked as a medical assistant and as a home health nurse.
She enjoyed spending time with...
Dorothy M Heizer
May 25, 2025
DOROTHY M. HEIZER, 95, of Red Bud, Illinois, passed away at 9:33 am, Sunday, May 25, 2025, at the Freeburg Care Center, Freeburg, Illinois.
She was born to the late Edward J. and Elizabeth H. (nee Mennerich) Waldron on September 22, 1929, in Red Bud, Illinois.
Dorothy married Richard R. Heizer on September 4, 1948, in Prairie du Rocher, Illinois; he preceded...