Sr. Clare Boehmer
Mar 7, 2025
SISTER CLARE (MARIE CLARE) BOEHMER, ASC, 88, of the Adorers of the Blood of Christ, died peacefully at 4:00am, Friday, March 7, 2025, at Benedictine Living Community at the Shrine of Our Lady of the Snows, Belleville, Illinois.
She was baptized Clara at St. Mary’s Church in Conneaut, Ohio; she was the only child of...
Freddie Wayne Res
Mar 5, 2025
FREDDIE WAYNE RES, 80, of Chester, Illinois, passed away at 9:56 am, Wednesday, March 5, 2025 at his residence.
He was born to the late Fred Wayne and Edna D. (nee Thompson) Res on November 25, 1944 in Rockwood, Illinois.
He was a Sergeant at Menard Correctional Center in Chester for 31 years.
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Jimmie J. Niemeyer
Mar 5, 2025
JIMMIE J. NIEMEYER, 76, of Chester, Illinois, passed away at 3:59 am, Wednesday, March 5, 2025, at his daughter’s residence.
He was born to the late Harvey and Dorothy (nee Weaver) Niemeyer on August 10, 1948, in Chester, Illinois.
Jimmie married Pamela Gremmels on September 16, 1966, in Chester, Illinois; she preceded him in death...
Elaine V. Shannon
Feb 27, 2025
ELAINE V. SHANNON, 95, of Red Bud, Illinois, passed away at 7:50 pm, Thursday, February 27, 2025 at Oak Hill, Waterloo, Illinois.
She was born to the late Norman and Esther (nee Fleischman) Knox on September 23, 1929, in Bemidji, Minnesota.
Elaine married Burton H. Shannon on March 28, 1948, in Neotsu, Oregon;...
Paul Andrew Estel
Feb 27, 2025
PAUL ANDREW ESTEL, 81, of Chester, Illinois, passed away at 2:20 pm, Thursday, February 27, 2025 at his residence surrounded by his family.
He was born to the late Clarence H. “Sheik” and Kathlyn P. (nee Rosenberger) Estel on April 5, 1943 in Murphysboro, Illinois.
Paul married Donna Gross on March 15, 1980 in Chester,...
Robert "Bob" P Ellner
Feb 24, 2025
ROBERT “BOB” P. ELLNER , 80, of Prairie du Rocher, Illinois, passed away at 6:35 pm, Monday, February 24, 2025, at Barnes-Jewish Hospital, St. Louis, Missouri.
He was born to the late Harry and Grace (nee Deterding) Ellner on January 9, 1945, in Red Bud, Illinois.
Bob married Jeanette Cowell on November 24,...
Glen E. Misselhorn
Feb 24, 2025
GLEN E. MISSELHORN, 93, of Chester, Illinois, passed away at 8:03 pm, Monday, February 24, 2025 at St. Louis University Hospital, St. Louis, Missouri.
He was born to the late Rudy and Mona (nee Draves) Misselhorn on June 21, 1931 in Chester, Illinois.
Glen married Carletta Nordmeyer on May 14, 1960; she survives.
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Laverne "Siggie" Knott
Feb 23, 2025
LAVERNE “SIGGIE” KNOTT , 95, of Evansville, Illinois, passed away at 2:03 pm, Sunday, February 23, 2025, at R & R Country Care Senior Living, Ruma, Illinois.
She was born to the late Frank and Esther (nee Skidmore) Siegfried on December 8, 1929, in Evansville, Illinois.
LaVerne married James D. Knott on June...
Ruth B. Surman
Feb 20, 2025
RUTH B. SURMAN, 92, of Chester, Illinois, passed away at 5:06 pm, Thursday, February 20, 2025 at Independence Care Center, Perryville, Missouri.
She was born to the late Gerhardt and Alma (nee Porter) Wohlwend on March 22, 1932 in Vergennes, Illinois.
Ruth married Bernard Surman on August 27, 1949 in Paragould, Arkansas; he preceded her...
Kenneth L Stewart
Feb 18, 2025
KENNETH L. STEWART, 70, of Perryville, Missouri, passed away at 2:45 am, Tuesday, February 18, 2025 at his residence.
He was born to the late Roy L. Stewart and Opal (nee Smith) Easton on April 1, 1954 in Chester, Illinois.
Kenneth married Pamela Roche in June, 1974; she survives.
He was an over...
Eunice D.K. Snyder
Feb 17, 2025
EUNICE D.K. SNYDER, 94, of Red Bud, Illinois, was called to eternal rest on Monday, February 17, 2025.
She was born on June 26, 1930. Eunice was the ninth of twelve children to the late Theophilus J. and Bertha (nee Scheidt) Koch of Columbus, Indiana. Eunice was the last surviving child of TJ and Bertha Koch.
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Frank A Lehr
Feb 17, 2025
FRANK A. LEHR , 80, of Red Bud, Illinois, passed away at his residence on Monday, February 17, 2025.
He was born to the late George and Sophia (nee Stepping) Lehr on May 13, 1944, in Columbia, Illinois.
Frank had worked at Lohrberg Lumber Company in Hecker for many years and then went...
Irma O. Fey
Feb 11, 2025
IRMA O. FEY, 96, of Chester, Illinois, passed away at 7:30 am, Tuesday, February 11, 2025 at her residence.
She was born to the late Herman and Lydia (nee Rubach) Opperman on September 11, 1928 in Wine Hill, Illinois.
Irma married James “Jim” Fey on April 6, 1947 in Wine Hill, Illinois; he preceded her...
Elizabeth Jane Rockford
Feb 10, 2025
ELIZABETH “BETTY” JANE ROCKFORD, 84 , of Red Bud, Illinois, passed away early on Monday, February 10, 2025, at her home, surrounded by her family and friends.
She was born to the late Joseph and Elizabeth “Weedie” (nee Happel) Braun on June 25, 1940, in Red Bud, Illinois. After her father passed away, Betty welcomed...
Wanda Marie Frazer
Feb 5, 2025
WANDA MARIE FRAZER, 96, of Ellis Grove, Illinois, passed away at 1:33 pm, Wednesday, February 5, 2025 at Three Springs Senior Living and Rehabilitation, Chester, Illinois.
She was born to the late Elmer and Pearl (nee Seel) Hasemeyer on September 13, 1928 in Fort Gage, Illinois.
Wanda married Harry A. Frazer on June 4, 1945...
Officer Jason P Roscow
Feb 4, 2025
OFFICER JASON P. ROSCOW , 46, of North Las Vegas, Nevada, formerly of Prairie du Rocher, Illinois, lost his life in the line of duty on Tuesday, February 4, 2025, in Las Vegas, Nevada. He was a dedicated police officer and a member of the North Las Vegas Police Department for the past 17 years.
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Roy Lee Seymour
Jan 29, 2025
ROY LEE SEYMOUR, 83, of Ellis Grove, Illinois, passed away at 6:48 pm, Wednesday, January 29, 2025 at Mercy Hospital South, St. Louis, Missouri.
He was born to the late Roy and Jennie (nee Sebastian) Seymour on May 11, 1941 in Fort Gage, Illinois.
Roy married Rose Mae Stirnaman on October 31, 1980 in Jackson,...
Carrol "Sonny" Lee Rinehart Jr.
Jan 28, 2025
CARROL LEE “SONNY” RINEHART, JR., 75, of Chester, Illinois, passed away at 6:17 pm, Tuesday, January 28, 2025 at his residence.
He was born to the late Carrol Lee and Mary Louetta (nee Erwin) Rinehart, Sr. on May 15, 1949 in Louisville, Illinois.
Sonny married Helen Maxine Loucks on October 21, 1978; she survives.
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Bruce N. Mcdonough
Jan 27, 2025
BRUCE N. McDONOUGH, 67, of Ellis Grove, Illinois, passed away at 9:27 pm, Monday, January 27, 2025 at his residence.
He was born to the late Lawrence and Shirley (nee Seymour) McDonough on March 23, 1957 in Bonner Springs, Kansas.
Bruce had worked for the Department of Corrections in Chester, Florida and Maine. He also...
Robert "Bob" M. Kloepper
Jan 22, 2025
ROBERT “BOB” M. KLOEPPER , 57, of Red Bud, Illinois, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, January 22, 2025, at his residence. Bob was a dedicated husband, father, papa, hardworking farmer, and man of unwavering faith. Bob lived a life of purpose, devotion, and love.
He was born to the late Melvin and...