Dorothy Lill Larson lived vibrantly for 100 years and peacefully passed on August 27, 2020 in Mascoutah, Illinois.  Dr. Dorothy was born on May 2, 1920.  She grew up in Mascoutah and found her greatest joy staying close to home but for college she relished four adventuresome years majoring in zoology and chemistry at Southern…

Mr. Richard Williams of Okawville, IL departed this life in the Memorial Hospital in Belleville, IL on Wednesday, August 26, 2020 at 3:26 P.M. He had attained the age of 79 years and 23 days. Richard was born in Alton, IL on August 3, 1941 the son of Verdell and Helen (nee Vucich) Williams. He…

Benjamin L. Rasch, 79, of Mascoutah, IL, born Sept. 12, 1940 in Mascoutah, IL died Saturday, Aug. 22, 2020 at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital, O’Fallon, IL. Ben was a retired auto technician and coal miner. He was a member of St. John United Church of Christ in Mascoutah and UMWA. He was preceded in death by…

Floyd E. Lautenschlaeger of Red Bud, IL, formerly of Mascoutah, IL, died peacefully in his sleep Sunday, August 16, 2020. He was 94 years old. Floyd was born October 9, 1925, in Engelmann Township, IL. He and Cecilia E. Lanter got married in 1947 at St. Pius Church in St. Louis, MO, and they were…

Edna Elaine Orrell, nee Travelute, 93, of Mascoutah, IL, born Sept. 14, 1926 in Lincoln, NE died Wednesday, August 12, 2020 at New Athens Home For The Aged, New Athens, IL. Edna was a retired schoolteacher from Shiloh Village School District 85.  She was a member of the Bethel United Methodist Church in Mascoutah, IL,…

Robert Nicholas “Bob” Vago, 72, of Mascoutah, IL, born Jan. 22, 1948 in New Castle, PA died Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2020 at his residence. Bob retired as a SMSgt from the United States Air Force, after 22 years of service. He was a member of Holy Childhood Catholic Church in Mascoutah, IL, St. Clair Amateur…

David D. Huegen, 82, of Albers, died Sunday, July 26, 2020 at Breese Nursing Home.  He was born September 16, 1937 in Albers, son of Harry W. and Margaret H. (Mueller) Huegen.  He married Patricia A. Schmidt September 1, 1958 at St. Theresa Church in Belleville and she preceded him in death on June 27,…

Gloria Lee LaBlance, nee Richard, age 88, of Fairview Heights, IL, born on January 28, 1932 in East St. Louis, IL died on Friday, July10, 2020 at St. Paul’s Home, Belleville, IL. Gloria was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star, and a former Girl Scouts Troop Leader. She was a member of…