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Herbert "Herby" Logan Eggemeyer
Jul 30, 2026
HERBERT “HERBY” LOGAN EGGEMEYER, 87, of Walsh, Illinois, passed away at 11:15 am, Thursday, July 30, 2026 at Three Springs Senior Living and Rehabilitation, Chester, Illinois.
He was born to the late Isaac and Mary (nee Roche) Eggemeyer on July 24, 1939 in Walsh, Illinois.
Herby married Joyce Ann Asbury on December 9, 1958 in Perryville, Missouri; she preceded him in death...
Beulah Robert
Jul 29, 2026
BEULAH MAY ROBERT, 94, of Red Bud, Illinois, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 29, 2026, at Accolade Healthcare, Waterloo, Illinois
She was born to the late Claude Henry and Nathalie Rosa (nee Kennedy) Simpson on May 8, 1932, in Evansville, Illinois.
On April 25, 1953, Beulah married Donald Robert, and together they built a life in Red Bud, raised three sons...
William Edward Loucks
Jul 24, 2026
WILLIAM EDWARD LOUCKS, 70, of Ellis Grove, Illinois, passed away at 11:20 pm, Friday, July 24, 2026 at his residence.
He was born to the late Joseph Marshall and Dorothy May (nee Shaw) Loucks on September 6, 1955 in Pinckneyville, Illinois.
William had worked as an EMT for Medstar Ambulance Service for over 32 years. He enjoyed cars, fishing, traveling, playing washers...
Roberta M. Lurk
Jul 21, 2026
ROBERTA M. LURK, 83, of Red Bud, Illinois, passed away at 5:32 pm, Tuesday, July 21, 2026.
She was born to the late Leslie and Marcella (nee Gregson) Heyl on October 7, 1942 in Red Bud, Illinois.
Roberta married Charles C. Lurk on April 30, 1966 at St. Augustine of Canterbury Catholic Church in Hecker, Illinois; he preceded her in death on...
Doris Jean Wilson
Jul 20, 2026
DORIS JEAN WILSON, 89, of Prairie du Rocher, Illinois, peacefully passed away at 4:16 p.m. on Monday, July 20, 2026, surrounded by her family at R & R Country Care Senior Living, Ruma, Illinois
She was born to the late Claude Henry and Nathalie Rosa (nee Kennedy) Simpson on September 20, 1936, in Marigold, Illinois.
Doris married William “Bill” E. Wilson on...
Billy Gene Sims
Jul 15, 2026
BILLY GENE SIMS, 57, of Perryville, Missouri, passed away at 11:29 am, Wednesday, July 15, 2026 at his residence.
He was born to Darlene (nee Gillis) Sims on September 19, 1968 in Anna, Illinois.
Billy had worked as a correctional officer at Menard Correctional Center in Chester, Illinois.
He was of Christian Faith and had just rededicated his life to his Savior Jesus...
Margaret E Sternberg
Jul 15, 2026
MARGARET E. STERNBERG, 98, of Walsh, Illinois, passed away at 8:05 pm, Wednesday, July 15, 2026, at Anderson Hospital, Maryville, Illinois.
She was born to the late Albert and Mary (nee Kukarolo) Woll on November 29, 1927, in Sparta, Illinois.
On October 23, 1948, she married Glen E. Sternberg at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Sparta. Together, they built a...
Clifford J Juelfs
Jul 14, 2026
CLIFFORD “CLIFF” J. JUELFS, 82, of Red Bud, Illinois, passed away at 1:45 pm, Tuesday, July 14, 2026, at Three Springs Senior Living and Rehabilitation in Chester, Illinois.
He was born to the late Louis and Olga (nee Offermann) Juelfs on April 10, 1944, in Fults, Illinois.
Cliff proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam War and...
Dennis D Guethle
Jul 7, 2026
DENNIS D. GUETHLE, 70, of Chester, Illinois, passed away at 10:57 am, Tuesday, July 7, 2026, at Mercy Hospital, St. Louis, Missouri.
He was born to the late George “Freddie” and Marveline “Puddin” (nee Helmers) Guethle on May 22, 1956, in Menard, Illinois.
Dennis was a dedicated worker who spent over 25 years serving his community as a mechanic for the City...
Juleen Catherine Woosley
Jul 5, 2026
JULEEN CATHERINE WOOSLEY, 51, of Red Bud, Illinois, passed away at 10:03 pm, Sunday, July 5, 2026, at Memorial Hospital, Shiloh, Illinois.
She was born to Roger and Dorothy (nee Kruse) Hartmann on July 2, 1975, in Red Bud, Illinois.
On November 7, 1997, Juleen married the love of her life, Charles “Chuck” Woosley, in Red Bud, Illinois. Together, they shared a...
Amelda B. Manzullo
Jul 5, 2026
AMELDA B. MANZULLO, 91, of Chester, Illinois, passed away at 10:43 am, Sunday, July 5, 2026 at Memorial Hospital, Chester, Illinois.
She was born to the late Albert and Mildred Eggemeyer on July 12, 1934 in Walsh, Illinois.
Amelda had worked in the dietary department at Chester Mental Health Center until her retirement.
She attended Grace Church Ministries in Chester, Illinois. Amelda loved...
Joan Marie Prigge
Jun 26, 2026
JOAN MARIE PRIGGE, 84, of Red Bud, Illinois, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by her loving family, on Friday, June 26, 2026.
Joan was born to the late Herbert and Alice (nee Candler) Dannenberg on March 8, 1942, in Red Bud. She spent her life in the community she loved, where she built a life centered on faith, family, and...
Heather Marie Althoff
Jun 25, 2026
HEATHER MARIE ALTHOFF, 43, of Fenton Missouri, passed away at 8:15 am, Thursday, June 25, 2026, at her residence.
She was born to Mark D. and Pam (nee Albertson) Lance on November 24, 1982, in Paducah, Kentucky.
Heather was a force of nature—a hardworking, brilliantly creative, and artistic soul with a big personality that naturally drew people to her. Whether she was...
Alberta Faith Spradling
Jun 25, 2026
ALBERTA FAITH SPRADLING 88, of Smithton, Illinois, formally of Red Bud, Illinois, passed away at 3:34 pm, Thursday, June 25, 2026, at Revela at O’Fallon, Illinois.
She was born to the late Albert and Elizabeth (nee Jones) Granzow on December 14, 1937, in St. Louis, Missouri.
Alberta married Ray Elmer Spradling on September 7, 1957, in St. Louis, Missouri; he survives.
Alberta loved...
Dr. John Robert Beck
Jun 19, 2026
JOHN ROBERT BECK, M.D., 92, of Chester, Illinois, died peacefully on the evening of June 19, 2026.
John was born in Dayton, Ohio, to Leonard and Mildred Beck. He attended the University of Dayton before earning his medical degree from Marquette University School of Medicine in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. While in medical school, he met his future wife, Mary Baumgartner Beck, with...
Michael J Martin
Jun 18, 2026
MICHAEL J. MARTIN, 72, of Red Bud, Illinois, passed away at 6:32 pm, Thursday, June 18, 2026, at Red Bud Regional Hospital, Red Bud, Illinois.
He was born to the late Clarence “Michael” and Stella (nee Ryterski) Martin on June 27, 1953, in St. Louis, Missouri.
On December 30, 1978, Mike was united in marriage to Phyllis Czerniejewski at St. Mary’s Catholic...
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...
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