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Helen L Clendenin
Jun 7, 2024
HELEN L. CLENDENIN, 98, of Chester, Illinois, passed away at 1:33 pm, Friday, June 7, 2024 at Three Springs Senior Living and Rehabilitation, Chester, Illinois.
She was born to the late Frank and Elda (nee Misselhorn) Draves on October 4, 1925 in Randolph County, Illinois.
Helen married Harold “Pud” Clendenin on March 20, 1948 in...
Joshua Addison, Jr.
Jun 6, 2024
JOSHUA ADDISON, JR., 15, of Chester, Illinois, passed away at 9:37 pm, Thursday, June 6, 2024 at Memorial Hospital, Chester, Illinois.
He was born to Joshua Addison, Sr. and Rochelle Anderson on October 11, 2008 in Sparta, Illinois.
Joshua attended Chester High School. Music was his world and he dreamed of being a music producer....
Roger R Rausch
Jun 3, 2024
ROGER R. RAUSCH , 77, of Evansville, Illinois, passed away at 6:45 am, Monday, June 3, 2024 at Missouri Baptist Medical Center, St. Louis, Missouri.
He was born to the late Clarence and Bernice (nee Reinhardt) on December 16, 1946 in Belleville, Illinois.
Roger worked as a laborer for over 50 years and...
Karen D. Bowman
May 30, 2024
KAREN D. BOWMAN, 52, of Chester, Illinois, passed away at 1:12 pm, Thursday, May 30, 2024 at Barnes Jewish Hospital, St. Louis, Missouri.
She was born to the late Darell and Lola (nee Blair) Seibold, Sr. on August 24, 1971 in Chester, Illinois.
Karen married Bobby Bowman on September 30, 2023; he survives.
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Betty A. Schneider
May 29, 2024
BETTY A. SCHNEIDER, 94, of Prairie du Rocher, Illinois, passed away at 11:47 pm, Wednesday, May 29, 2024 at Memorial Hospital, Belleville, Illinois.
She was born to the late Robert and Emma (nee Steibel) DeBourge on November 23, 1929 in Prairie du Rocher, Illinois.
Betty married William E. “Bill” Schneider on January 2, 1950 in...
Joseph R. Haas
May 28, 2024
JOSEPH R. HAAS, 76, of Coulterville, Illinois, passed away at 4:30 am, Tuesday, May 28, 2024 at Three Springs Senior Living and Rehabilitation, Chester, Illinois.
He was born to the late Raymond Joseph and Bernice Mary (nee Germann) Haas on June 11, 1947 in Belleville, Illinois
Joseph married Janice Dempsey on October 31, 1969 in...
Jane Woods
May 26, 2024
JANE WOODS, 74, of Chester, Illinois, passed away at 5:37 am, Sunday, May 26, 2024 at Three Springs Senior Living and Rehabilitation, Chester, Illinois.
She was born to the late Jesse and Mary Ruth (nee Gilbert) Crawford on August 7, 1949 in Clinton, Missouri.
Jane married Michael Lewis Woods on February 14, 1969 in Harrisonville,...
Joan M Schaefer
May 24, 2024
JOAN M. SCHAEFER , 88, of Ruma, Illinois, passed away at 3:34 am, Friday, May 24, 2024 at her residence surrounded by her family.
She was born to the late George and Agnes (nee Hess) Degenhardt on November 10, 1935 at St. Clement Hospital in Red Bud, Illinois. She was baptized by Msgr. Fred Witte...
Mark Allen Jany
May 23, 2024
MARK ALLEN JANY, 65, of Chester, Illinois, passed away at 6:16 pm, Thursday, May 23, 2024 at SIH Memorial Hospital, Carbondale Illinois.
He was born to the late Donald and Nedra (nee Casetta) Jany on July 16, 1958 in Red Bud, Illinois.
Mark was a retired supervisor from Gilster Mary-Lee Corporation.
He was...
Lelia Dorothy Derousse
May 22, 2024
LELIA DOROTHY DEROUSSE , 87, of Belleville, Illinois, passed away at 2:37 pm, Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at Mercy Rehab and Care Center in Swansea, Illinois.
She was born to the late Walter Valentine and Margaret Emily (nee Simpson) Heuman on September 15, 1936 in Evansville, Illinois.
Lelia married Robert “Bob” Guthrie DeRousse...
Margaret "Marge" Ann Abell
May 13, 2024
MARGARET “MARGE” ANN ABELL , 88, of Evansville, Illinois, passed away at 2:37 am, Monday, May 13, 2024 at her daughter’s home.
She was born to the late Louis and Catherine (nee Schmitt) Spahr on March 2, 1936 Equality, Illinois.
Marge married William “Bill” J. Abell on February 9, 1954 at St. Patrick...
Richard Paul Vasquez
May 12, 2024
RICHARD P. VASQUEZ, 72, of Chester, Illinois, passed away at 11:42 am, Sunday, May 12, 2024 at Memorial Hospital, Chester, Illinois.
He was born to the late Richard and Mary Ellen (nee Daniel) on July 17, 1951 in Chester, Illinois.
Richard married Laura Darnstaedt on June 5, 1971; she survives.
He had worked...
Laurie Leiann Bateman
May 12, 2024
LAURIE LEIANN BATEMAN, 66, of San Angelo, Texas, passed away Sunday, May 12, 2024 at Shannon Medical Center, San Angelo, Texas.
She was born to Thomas and Oma (nee Nance) Frazer, Sr. on September 26, 1957 in Red Bud, Illinois.
Laurie married Frank Bateman on May 6, 1978 at Calvary Temple Church, Chester, Illinois; they...
Bruce William Brown
May 2, 2024
BRUCE WILLIAM BROWN, 76, of Chester, Illinois, passed away at 12:36 pm, Thursday, May 2, 2024 at his residence.
He was born to the late Spencer Francis and Maev (nee Berry) Brown on October 15, 1947 in Chester, Illinois.
Bruce married Mary Jacinta Maes on June 14, 1969 in Chester, Illinois; she survives.
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Marla Kay Cushman
May 1, 2024
MARLA KAY CUSHMAN, 71, of Chester, Illinois, passed away at 11:45 am, Wednesday, May 1, 2024 at Mercy Hospital South, St. Louis, Missouri.
She was born to the late Arnold and Pauline (nee Bollmann) Ehlers on September 3, 1952 in Chester, Illinois.
Marla married James Cushman on July 30, 1977 at Mary Help of Christians...
Connie Sue Mcdaniel
May 1, 2024
CONNIE SUE MCDANIEL, 67, of Chester, Illinois, passed away at 1:30 pm, Wednesday, May 1, 2024 at SIH Memorial Hospital of Carbondale, Carbondale, Illinois.
She was born to the late Wilbert and Mabel (nee Verseman) Homan on December 17, 1956 in Chester, Illinois.
Connie had worked as a Certified Nursing Assistant at Three Springs Lodge...
Mildred "Millie" I. Leffert
Apr 27, 2024
MILDRED LEFFERT, 89, of Collinsville, Illinois, formerly of Chester, Illinois, passed away at 3:15 am, Saturday, April 27, 2024 at Anderson Hospital, Maryville, Illinois.
She was born to the late Carl and Flora (nee Moudy) Martin on December 28, 1934 in Chester, Illinois.
Millie had worked as a Realtor for over 20 years.
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Terry Mark Jungewaelter
Apr 24, 2024
TERRY MARK JUNGEWAELTER, 85, of Chester, Illinois, passed away at 5:35 am, Wednesday, April 24, 2024 at Memorial Hospital, Chester, Illinois.
He was born to the late Earl and Margaret (nee McDonald) Jungewaelter on September 2, 1938 in Chester, Illinois.
Terry married Beverly Smith in 1962 in Colorado; she survives.
He had worked...
Bonnie K Hitzemann
Apr 22, 2024
BONNIE K. HITZEMANN , 73 of Red Bud, Illinois, passed away at 4:20 am, Monday, April 22, 2024 at her residence surrounded by her family.
She was born to the late Kenneth and Geneva (nee Hanebutt) Stellhorn on October 22, 1950 in Red Bud, Illinois.
Bonnie married Gerald Hitzemann on August 9, 1969...
Patti Lynne Stotz
Apr 21, 2024
PATTI LYNNE STOTZ , 69, of Red Bud, Illinois, passed away at 4:39 pm, Sunday, April 21, 2024 at Three Springs Lodge Nursing Home, Chester, Illinois.
She was born to the late Ralph and Mary “Babe” (nee Beauvais) Stotz, Sr. on January 29, 1955 in St. Louis, Missouri.
Patti attended school at St....
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