Robert J Ratz
Oct 14, 2025
ROBERT J. RATZ, 67, of O’Fallon, Illinois, passed away at 7:21 pm, Tuesday, October 14, 2025, at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital, O’Fallon, Illinois.
He was born to the late John and Louise (nee Wahlig) Ratz on October 6, 1958, in Red Bud, Illinois.
Robert married Lisa Wilkening on March 20, 1994, at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Red Bud, Illinois; she...
Steven Alan Roche
Oct 14, 2025
STEVEN ALAN ROCHE, 68, of Ellis Grove, Illinois, passed away at 11:54 am, Tuesday, October 14, 2025 at his residence.
He was born to the late Fred and Edith (nee Eggemeyer) Roche on September 30, 1957 in Chester, Illinois.
Steven married Iva Jean Kempfer on December 29, 1986 in Ste. Genevieve, Missouri; she survives.
He had worked as a laborer for Labors’ Local...
Alvin R Roscow
Oct 14, 2025
ALVIN R. ROSCOW, 77, of Prairie du Rocher, Illinois, passed away at 7:00 am, Tuesday, October 14, 2025, at his residence, surrounded by his family.
He was born to the late James and Thelma (nee Hunter) Roscow on February 20, 1948, in Red Bud, Illinois.
Alvin worked alongside his brother, Robert, at their father’s roofing company, Roscow Roofing. After their father’s passing,...
Donald Merritt Glasscock, Sr.
Oct 12, 2025
DONALD MERRITT GLASSCOCK, SR., 71, of Red Bud, Illinois, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, October 12, 2025, in Jackson, Missouri.
He was born to the late Gordon "Doc" and Agnes (nee Barr) Glasscock on February 9, 1954, in Florence, Alabama. During his high school years, Don achieved the rank of Eagle Scout, an accomplishment of which he was very proud.
Don married...
Sr. Patricia Schlarman
Oct 11, 2025
SR. PATRICIA (Mary Cleta) SCHLARMAN, ASC, 89, of the Adorers of the Blood of Christ, died peacefully at Benedictine Living Community, Belleville, Illinois, at 7:50 p.m. on Saturday, October 11, 2025, surrounded by her family.
She was born on December 25, 1935, one of four children in the family of Cletus and Dorothy (nee Lindow) Schlarman of Belleville. She made her...
Richard Dean Gearhart
Oct 10, 2025
Richard Dean Gearhart, age 65, passed away peacefully on October 10, 2025, in Chester, Illinois. Born in Murphysboro, Illinois, Richard lived a life marked by craftsmanship, resilience, and devotion to his family.
A skilled carpenter, butcher, and leather crafter, Richard poured his heart into every project he touched. Whether building homes, repairing engines, or casting a line into the water, he...
Priscilla Joy Preston
Oct 8, 2025
PRISCILLA PRESTON, 87, of Chester, Illinois, passed away at 9:44 pm, Wednesday, October 8, 2025 at her residence.
She was born to the late Lloyd E. and Alvena E. (nee Primm) Griffin on September 4, 1938 in Reevesville, Illinois.
Priscilla married Byron R. “Barney” Preston on June 1, 1985 at First Baptist Church in Chester; he preceded her in death on November...
Todd Randall Dunn
Oct 8, 2025
TODD RANDALL DUNN, 56, of Chester, Illinois, passed away at 6:40 am, Wednesday, October 8, 2025 at Memorial Hospital, Shiloh, Illinois.
He was born to Tobias Berger and Joyce (nee Leinicke) Dunn on November 9, 1968 in Murphysboro, Illinois.
Todd was a passionate farmer. His love for farming ran deep, and so did his loyalty to John Deere.
He was an active member...
John G. Korando
Oct 7, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved father, grandfather, and friend, John G. Korando, 62, who left us on October 7, 2025. He will be remembered for his kind heart, quick wit, and deep love for family and the simple joys of life.
John was an avid outdoorsman who found peace in nature—whether he was...
Ronald Dee Clark
Oct 5, 2025
RONALD D. CLARK, 63, of Chester, Illinois, passed away at 12:15 pm, Sunday, October 5, 2025 at his residence.
He was born to the late Donald and Edith (nee Barton) Clark on January 14, 1962 in Red Bud, Illinois.
Ron had worked at Con Agra in Chester for over 40 years.
Ron enjoyed going fishing along the Mississippi River and was an avid...
Walter Allen Rainey
Oct 5, 2025
WALTER ALLEN RAINEY, 71, of Chester, Illinois, passed away at 1:22 pm, Sunday, October 5, 2025, at Memorial Hospital, Chester, Illinois.
He was born to the late William Otis and Frances (nee McConnell) Rainey on September 1, 1954, in West Salem, Illinois.
Walter married Mary Bigham on August 10, 2008 in Lenzburg, Illinos; she survives.
He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and camping. Walter loved...
Larry Allen Burton
Oct 1, 2025
LARRY ALLEN BURTON, 79, of Chester, Illinois, passed away at 5:53 am, Wednesday, October 1, 2025, after a long battle with cancer, at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital, O’Fallon, Illinois.
He was born to the late Forrest and Geraldine (nee Figg) Burton on August 3, 1946 in Danville, Illinois. Larry married Judith Gibbs on May 24, 1980 in Hoopeston, Illinois; she survives.
He was...
Sr. Hedwig Neff, ASC
Sep 26, 2025
SISTER HEDWIG NEFF, ASC, 90, of the Adorers of the Blood of Christ, died peacefully at 9:05 p.m. on Friday, September 26, 2025, at Benedictine Living Community in Belleville, IL. She had been professed for 72 years.
Sister Hedwig was born in Paderborn, IL, the third of 12 children in the family of Gregory and Hedwig (Wachtel) Neff who belonged to...
Paula M. Beam
Sep 26, 2025
PAULA MICHELLE BEAM, 57, of Chester, Illinois, passed away at 3:34 am, Friday, September 26, 2025 at Three Springs Senior Living and Rehabilitation, Chester, Illinois.
She was born to the late Charles S. Marler and Mary (nee Gibson) Farmer on June 13, 1968 in Chester, Illinois.
Paula had previously worked as a Registered Nurse in Missouri.
She enjoyed adult coloring books and looking...
Orville R. Hartman
Sep 24, 2025
ORVILLE R. HARTMAN, 87, of Chester, Illinois, passed away at 2:00 am, Wednesday, September 24, 2025 at his residence.
He was born to the late Ervin and Hilda (nee Haberman) Hartman on May 9, 1938 in Bremen, Illinois.
Orville married Betty Walker on May 9, 1964 at St. John Lutheran Church in Chester; she survives.
He retired from Chester Mental Health Center and...
Kenneth Dean Smith, Sr
Sep 23, 2025
KENNETH DEAN SMITH, SR., 63, of Walsh, Illinois, passed away at 11:50 am, Tuesday, September 23, 2025, at his residence.
He was born to the late John Oakley and Pearl Smith on December 17, 1961, in East St. Louis, Illinois.
Kenneth found joy in his job as a painter.
Kenneth was an independent man who loved spending time with his children. He enjoyed...
Lillian Downey
Sep 22, 2025
LILLIAN DOWNEY, 78, of Chester, Illinois, passed away at 12:11 pm, Monday, September 22, 2025 in Gorham, Illinois.
She was born to the late Elroy and Eva (nee Niemeyer) Weaver on December 8, 1946 in Blair, Illinois.
Lillian married William Downey, Sr. in September 1969; he survives.
She had worked as a Certified Nurses Assistant in home healthcare for several years. She had...
Oma A Phelps
Sep 20, 2025
OMA A. PHELPS, 86, of Chester, Illinois, passed away at 2:34 pm, Saturday, September 20, 2025, at her residence.
She was born to the late Jesse and Effie (nee Parker) Nance on January 17, 1939, in Chester, Illinois.
Oma married David L. Phelps on September 16, 1967, at St. John Lutheran Church in Chester, Illinois; he preceded her in death on June...
Michael Dale Knott
Sep 19, 2025
MICHAEL DALE KNOTT, 56, of Chester, Illinois, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family.
He was born to the late Gary Knott and Donna (nee McCormick) Prater on July 29, 1969 in Chester, Illinois.
Michael had worked as a truck driver for Witte Brothers and had also worked for TG Missouri.
He was a member of St. John Lutheran Church in Chester. He...
Frances M. Durbin
Sep 18, 2025
FRANCES “FRAN” M. DURBIN, 62, of Fults, Illinois, passed away on Thursday, September 18, 2025, at Barnes-Jewish Hospital, St. Louis, Missouri.
She was born to the late Martin Harvey and Pearl (nee Bievenue) Reinhold on April 11, 1963, in Red Bud, Illinois.
Fran had worked as an office manager for Mississippi Lime in Prairie du Rocher for over 26 years.
She was of...
