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...
Margaret Jane Kipp
May 1, 2026
MARGARET “JANE” KIPP, 88, of Chester, Illinois, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 1, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family. Though her family deeply mourns her passing, they take peace in knowing she is now at rest with our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
Jane was born in Murphysboro, Illinois on July 19, 1937 to Harry and Flora (Hartmann)...
Jack R. Houghlan
Apr 26, 2026
JACK R. HOUGHLAN, 59, of Chester, Illinois, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, April 26, 2026 with his family by his side.
He was born to the late Jack and Janet (nee Huie) Houghlan on December 17, 1966 in DuQuoin, Illinois.
Jack had worked for Illinois Department of Natural Resources. He was of Christian Faith. He was an outdoors man at...
Norman L. Light
Apr 22, 2026
NORMAN L. LIGHT, 89, of Chester, Illinois, passed away at 8:22 pm, Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at SIH Memorial Hospital, Carbondale, Illinois.
He was born to the late Cecil and Myrtle (nee Benton) Light on December 9, 1936 in Graniteville, Missouri.
Norman married Virginia Dickerson on August 10, 1968; she survives.
He had worked in the timber business in his earlier years and...
Carol Ann Hess
Apr 22, 2026
CAROL ANN HESS, 84, of Ruma, Illinois, passed away at 10:52 am, Wednesday, April 22, 2026, at Red Bud Regional Hospital, Red Bud, Illinois.
Carol was born to the late Wilfred C. and Lucille O. (nee Auer) Bielefeld on September 13, 1941, in Prairie du Rocher, Illinois. On April 30, 1960, she married Roger Hess at St. Joseph Catholic Church in...
Ally Lynn Melliere
Apr 19, 2026
ALLY LYNN MELLIERE, 24, of Prairie du Rocher, Illinois, passed away at 2:47 am, Sunday, April 19, 2026, near Modoc, Illinois.
Ally was the daughter of Troy and Stacy (nee Wetzler) Melliere. She was born on October 21, 2001, in Red Bud, Illinois.
She was a graduate of Red Bud High School, class of 2020. She had worked at the Ruma Convent...
Rose A. Eggemeyer
Apr 19, 2026
ROSE A. EGGEMEYER, 95, of Ellis Grove, Illinois, passed away at 9:42 pm, Sunday, April 19, 2026 at her residence.
She was born to the late Lucian I. and Irma I. (nee Mudd) Brewer on October 18, 1930 in Prairie du Rocher, Illinois.
Rose married Rolland L. Eggemeyer on October 27, 1951 in Chester, Illinois; he preceded her in death on March...
