Pamela Rose Hesker
Pamela Rose Hesker, 38, of St. Louis, MO passed away on Sept. 29, 2021, in the comfort of her home, surrounded by family. Pam was born November 4, 1982 in Belleville, IL to Richard and Charlene, nee Ottensmeier, Hesker of Mascoutah, IL. She married Anthony Saporita, son of Vincent and Kathleen, nee Kampschroeder, Saporita on…
Read MoreThe Illinois Department of Public Health is Reporting the First Human Case of Rabies in Illinois Since 1954
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is reporting the first human case of rabies in Illinois since 1954. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) today confirmed the diagnosis after testing at its lab. In mid-August, a Lake County resident in his 80s awoke to a bat on his neck. The…
Read MoreRenee L. Brown
Renee L. Brown, 64, of Mascoutah, IL, born Feb. 1, 1957 in Greeley CO, died Monday, Sept. 20, 2021 at St. Mary’s Hospital, St. Louis, MO. Renee worked for the University of Wyoming where she worked in inventory control. She was a member of Calvary Assembly of God in Belleville, IL. Renee was an avid…
Read MoreIllinois to invest over $40 million in workforce training
Funding to target areas hardest hit by pandemic, at-risk youth By PETER HANCOCK Capitol News Illinois phancock@capitolnewsillinois.com SPRINGFIELD – Gov. JB Pritzker announced Thursday that the state will award more than $40 million in workforce training grants, focusing on communities hardest hit by the COVID-19 pandemic and youth who are particularly at risk of violence.…
Read MoreJulia H. Prothro
Julia H. Prothro (nee Donner) of Carmel, Indiana, formerly of Florissant, Missouri, entered eternity on Saturday, September 11, 2021. Julia was born May 23, 1926, in Mascoutah, Illinois, to Julius and Bertha Donner. In 1943 she met Sgt. Ashley K. Prothro of Longview, Texas, at Scott Field, Illinois, where he was stationed in the U.S.…
Read MoreJesse White Warns Consumers to Beware of Flood-Damaged Cars Caused by Hurricane Ida
White says titles for potential flood vehicles will be closely scrutinized in an extra effort to protect consumers Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White is warning consumers interested in purchasing used vehicles to beware of flood-damaged cars resulting from flooding caused by Hurricane Ida or other natural disasters. “We are taking steps to ensure that…
Read MoreLorella M. “Lolly” Mueth
Lorella M. “Lolly” Mueth, nee McCance, 86, of Mascoutah, IL, born Dec. 3, 1934 in Detroit, MI died Sunday, Sept. 5, 2021 at her home. Lolly was a retired registered nurse and a homemaker. She was a member of Holy Childhood Catholic Church, Latin Mass Community at Holy Family Log Church in Cahokia, Holy Childhood…
Read MoreDaniel C. Hiemer
Daniel C. Hiemer, 48, of Belleville, IL, born June 26, 1973 in Belleville, IL died Sunday, Sept. 5, 2021 at Belleville Memorial Hospital. Danny was a retired crane operator for Key Energy Gas Company. He was a member of Holy Childhood Catholic Church, Mascoutah, IL. He was preceded in death by his parents, August and…
Read MoreKeith A. “Iron Head” Walker
Keith A. “Ironhead,” Walker, 63, of Mascoutah, IL, born Feb. 6, 1958 in St. Louis, MO died Thursday, Sept. 2, 2021 at his home. Ironhead was a truck driver for T-J Transport Inc. in Highland, IL. He was a member of St. Martin of Tours, Mascoutah, IL and a retired president of the Mad Dog…
Read MoreDonald Schaack
Donald Ray Schaack passed away September 1, 2021 at the age of 84. He lived an amazing life filled with family, friends, community, and of course, love. He was born in Percy, IL to Devona and Arnold Schaack and raised in Steeleville, IL, where he made the first of many life-long friends. A devoted Lutheran,…
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