Obituaries

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.

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...

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...

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...

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...

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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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,...

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.

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...

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...

Jan 18, 2025

CHRISTOPHER MACRAE URQUHART, 76, of Chester, Illinois, passed away at 6:58 pm, Saturday, January 18, 2025 at Saint Louis Univeristy Hospital, St. Louis, Missouri.

He was born to the late Dinsmore Ely and Loretta Violet (nee Eugene) Urquhart on November 22, 1948 in Chicago, Illinois.

Christopher married Nancy Mueller on April 12, 1969; she preceded...

Jan 15, 2025

BERNADINE S. WEGENER, 95, of Evansville, Illinois, passed away at 8:23 pm, Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at DePaul Hospital, Bridgeton, Missouri.

She was born to the late William and Frieda (nee Nagel) Koester on April 19, 1929 in Evansville, Illinois.

Bernadine married Otis C. Wegener on June 6, 1951 at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church in...

Jan 14, 2025

VIOLA “JEAN” SALGER, 73, of Evansville, Illinois, passed away at 2:05 pm, Tuesday, January 14, 2025, at Memorial Hospital, Chester, Illinois.

She was born to the late Barney and Goldie (nee Novak) Byram on April 26, 1951 in Chester, Illinois.

Jean married Larry Salger on August 7, 1973 in Chester, Illinois; he survives.

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Jan 13, 2025

LUELLA I. SALGER , 93, of Evansville, Illinois, passed away at 3:57 a.m. on Monday, January 13, 2025, at Three Springs Senior Living and Rehabilitation in Chester, Illinois.

She was born to the late Albert and Louise (nee Nehrt) Salger on September 2, 1931, in Evansville, Illinois.

She was never married.

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Jan 12, 2025

CHRISTINE “CHRIS” ROSE SCHWARTZ, 64, of Chester, Illinois, passed away at 5:15 am, Sunday, January 12, 2025 at her residence.

She was born to the late Edward “Slick” and Isabelle “Izzy” (nee Scheltgen) Bendorf on April 15, 1960 in Red Bud, Illinois.

Chris married Michael E. Ludwig on April 12, 1986 in Chester, Illinois; he...

Jan 12, 2025

EMMA LOUISE GROTT, 97, of Ellis Grove, Illinois, passed away at 5:20 am, Sunday, January 12, 2025 at Independence Care Center, Perryville, Missouri.

She was born to the late Clarence and Lorraine (nee King) Lang on May 4, 1927 in Kellog, Illinois.

Emma married Rayburn Grott on August 14 in Huntsville, Alabama; he preceded her...

Jan 11, 2025

JACKIE W. LINDSEY, 90, of Chester, Illinois, passed away at 6:50 p.m. on Saturday, January 11, 2025, at his residence. He was born to the late Clarence “Scrubby” and Loretta (nee Jett) Lindsey on December 28, 1934 in Gasconade, Missouri. Jack married Jean Mayfield on June 15, 1956, at First United Methodist Church in Chester, Illinois; she preceded him in...

Jan 10, 2025

JAMES R. BIXBY , 52, of Ellis Grove, Illinois, passed away Friday, January 10, 2025 at Memorial Hospital in Carbondale, Illinois.

He was the son of Kim Bixby and was born on March 31, 1972 in Chester, Illinois.

James married Robin Lynn Koester on November 1, 2003 in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee; she survives....

Jan 9, 2025

GEORGE DEAN EPPLIN , 67, of Red Bud, Illinois, passed away at 8:16 pm, Thursday, January 9, 2025, at his residence.

He was born to the late George Edward and Mary (nee Schaefer) Epplin on May 30, 1957, in Pinckneyville, Illinois.

George married Cindy Menke on July 8, 1978, at St. John’s Lutheran...

Jan 6, 2025

CLAUDE E. KNAPP, 81, of Rockwood, Illinois, passed away at 2:05 pm, Monday, January 6, 2025 at Memorial Hospital, Chester, Illinois.

He was born to the late William and Viola (nee Martin) Knapp on December 28, 1943 in Heber Springs, Arkansas.

Claude married Dorothy “Missy” Hoover on November 9, 1984 in Bremen, Illinois; she survives....