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Joyce Ann Dannenbrink

Joyce Ann Dannenbrink

Dec 25, 2024

JOYCE ANN DANNENBRINK , 82. of Red Bud, Illinois, passed away at 9:45 pm, Wednesday, December 25, 2024 at Oak Hill, Waterloo, Illinois.

She was born on September 16, 1941, in Red Bud, Illinois, to the late Orville J. and Lorretta (nee Braun) Schmidt, Sr.

Joyce married Robert L. Dannenbrink on July 4,...

David S. Homrighausen

David S. Homrighausen

Dec 24, 2024

DAVID S. HOMRIGHAUSEN , 62,  of Red Bud, Illinois, passed away at 1:50 am, Tuesday, December 24, 2024 at his residence.

He was born to Henry and Linda (nee Wachtel) Homrighausen on December 5, 1962, in Red Bud, Illinois.

David worked as a laborer at Schleifer “66” Service Station in Red Bud, Illinois,...

John Alexander Birchler

John Alexander Birchler

Dec 23, 2024

JOHN ALEXANDER BIRCHLER , 88, of Waterloo, Illinois, peacefully entered the arms of Jesus on Monday, December 23, 2024, at de Greef Hospice House in St. Louis, Missouri.

He was born to the late Vincent and Ruth Birchler in Belleville, Illinois, and was raised in Walsh and Chester, Illinois. John earned his degree from Southern...

Nola L. Fischer

Nola L. Fischer

Dec 21, 2024

NOLA L. FISCHER, 80. of Red Bud, Illinois, passed away at 5:10 am, Saturday, December 21, 2024 at Red Bud Regional Hospital, Red Bud, Illinois.

She was born to the late Walter W. and Opal (nee Byrd) Spinnie on May 11, 1944 in Coulterville, Illinois.

Nola married Dennis Fischer on January 7, 1966 in St....

Marcella M Kontz

Marcella M Kontz

Dec 18, 2024

MARCELLA M. KONTZ, 88, of Chester, Illinois, passed away at 1:17 am, Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at Three Springs Senior Living and Rehabilitation, Chester, Illinois.

She was born to the late Hugo and Margaret (nee Zimmer) Hohgrefe on September 22, 1936 in Bremen, Illinois.

Marcella married Donald R. Kontz on August 27, 1955 in Bremen,...

Robert L Dannenbrink

Robert L Dannenbrink

Dec 16, 2024

ROBERT L. DANNENBRINK , 85. of Red Bud, Illinois, passed away at 3:35 am, Monday, December 16, 2024 at his residence.

He was born to the late Elmer and Alma (nee Schmidt) Dannenbrink on August 7, 1939 in Ruma, Illinois.

Bob married Joyce Schmidt on July 4, 1961 in St. John the Baptist...

Barbara K. Holley

Barbara K. Holley

Dec 13, 2024

BARBARA K. HOLLEY, 85, of Chester, Illinois, passed away at 1:34 am, Friday, December 13, 2024 at her residence.

She was born to the late Martin C. and Minnie A. (nee Clasen) Schroeder on December 22, 1938 in Chester, Illinois.

Barbara had worked as a secretary for Chester Grade School for 35 years and was...

Arlene M Clerc

Arlene M Clerc

Dec 11, 2024

ARLENE MARIE (HUCK) CLERC , 86, of Prairie du Rocher, Illinois, passed away at 8:12 am, Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at R & R Country Care Senior Living, Ruma, Illinois.

She was born to the late Julius and Evelyn (nee Zerwig) Huck on March 8, 1938 in Ste. Genevieve, Missouri.

Arlene married Garland...

Phillip R. Keeton

Phillip R. Keeton

Dec 8, 2024

PHILLIP R. KEETON, 82, of Chester, Illinois, passed away at 12:50 am, Sunday, December 8, 2024 at his residence.

He was born to the late Harvey and Floyda (nee Farmer) Keeton on July 19, 1942 in Rockwood, Illinois.

Phillip married the love of his life, Margaret Childers on November 30, 1959 in Perryville, Missouri; she...

Ricky Allan Grah

Ricky Allan Grah

Dec 8, 2024

RICKY ALLAN GRAH, 69, of Rockwood, Illinois, passed away at 3:42 pm, Sunday, December 8, 2024 at his residence surrounded by his family.

He was born to the late Howard and June (nee Brelje) Grah on February 5, 1955 in Red Bud, Illinois.

Ricky married Linda York on December 15, 1973 at St. Mary’s Church...

Ronald L Kelley

Ronald L Kelley

Dec 6, 2024

RONALD L. KELLEY , 76 of Hecker, Illinois, passed away on Friday, December 6, 2024 at Mercy Hospital South, St. Louis, Missouri.

He was born to the late William R. and Rita M. (nee Wittenauer) Kelley on March 31, 1948 in Red Bud, Illinois.

Ron married Mary Embrich on April 16, 1971 at...

Harry Edward Mcadams

Harry Edward Mcadams

Dec 5, 2024

HARRY EDWARD McADAMS, 88, of Chester, Illinois, passed away at 8:32 pm, Thursday, December 5, 2024 at his residence.

He was born to the late Jesse Daniel and Adaline (nee Baum) McAdams on December 22, 1935 in Chester, Illinois.

Harry married Mary Walker on July 23, 1960 in Chester, Illinois; she survives.

He...

Jeanne Kay Richards

Jeanne Kay Richards

Dec 4, 2024

JEANNE KAY RICHARDS, 60, of Waterloo, Illinois, formally of Evansville, Illinois, peacefully passed away at 12:40 pm, Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at her residence with her family by her side.

She was born to Eschol E. and Carol Kay (nee Hasemeyer) Richards on March 18, 1964 in Chester, Illinois.

Jeanne loved to travel, write poetry...

Jeanette Mulholland

Jeanette Mulholland

Nov 29, 2024

JEANETTE MULHOLLAND, of Apache Junction, Arizona, completed her journey of 92 years on November 29, 2024.

She was born to the late James and Nola Turner on March 7, 1932.

Jeanette had a happy life with her family and her husband, Melvin Mulholland. It was quite a journey from Chester, Illinois to Scottsdale, Arizona and...

Allen R. Godwin

Allen R. Godwin

Nov 27, 2024

ALLEN R. GODWIN, 64, of Chester, Illinois, passed away at 8:50 am, Wednesday, November 27, 2024 at Memorial Hospital, Chester, Illinois.

He was born to Merle Godwin and Hazel (nee Womack) Essex on January 13, 1960 in Murphysboro, Illinois.

Allen had worked for Gilster Mary-Lee Corporation.

He was fascinated by the railroad and...

Terry Lee Laurent

Terry Lee Laurent

Nov 26, 2024

TERRY LEE LAURENT , 65 of Ruma, Illinois, passed away at 4:09 pm, Tuesday, November 26, 2024 at his home surrounded by family.

He was born to Robert J. and Doris M. (nee Tockstein) Laurent on September 28, 1959 in Red Bud, Illinois.

Terry married the love of his life, Tammy McBride, on...

Kristy Jo Fleming

Kristy Jo Fleming

Nov 24, 2024

KRISTY JO FLEMING, 70, of Chester, Illinois, passed away at 12:09 pm, Sunday, November 24, 2024 her residence.

She was born to the late Stan and Gladys (nee Eggemeyer) Conner on September 6, 1954 in Chester, Illinois.

Kristy married Robert P. Fleming on February 3, 1984 at Mary Help of Christians Catholic Church in Chester;...

Meredith "Butch" C. Cleiman

Meredith "Butch" C. Cleiman

Nov 24, 2024

MEREDITH “BUTCH” C. CLEIMAN, 78, of Chester, Illinois, passed away at 9:57 pm, Sunday, November 24, 2024 at Three Springs Senior Living and Rehabilitation, Chester, Illinois.

He was born to the late Ray and Mary (nee Meredith) Cleiman on August 27, 1946 in St. Louis, Missouri.

Butch married Laura Milligan on February 14, 2003 in...

Wayne A. Voss

Wayne A. Voss

Nov 23, 2024

WAYNE A. VOSS, 71, of Red Bud, passed away at 5:45 pm, Saturday, November 23, 2024 at Mercy Hospital South, St. Louis, Missouri.

He was born to the late Harry and Jean (nee Junge) Voss on November 29, 1952 in Red Bud, Illinois.

Wayne married Jeanie Piper on March 12, 1973 in Lawton, Oklahoma; she...

Ioan E. Alms

Ioan E. Alms

Nov 23, 2024

IOAN E. ALMS, 90, of Chester, Illinois, passed away at 1:40 am, Saturday, November 23, 2024 at Independence Care Center, Perryville, Missouri.

She was born to the late Everett and Lucille (nee Newton) Bivens on October 27, 1934 in Fairfield, Illinois.

Ioan married Wilbert “Wib” Alms on August 21, 1982 at St. John Lutheran Church...