Wayne E. Sauerhage, 68, of Venedy, IL, born July 18, 1950 in Belleville, IL died Thursday, June 6, 2019 at Sparta Community Hospital, Sparta, IL. Wayne was a mill worker for Mascoutah Grain and Feed and worked for Farm Supply in Venedy. He was preceded in death by his father, Charles E. “Chuck” Sauerhage and…

Julia L. Stelling-Bland, nee Rickert, 60, of Freeburg, IL born April 2, 1959 in Belleville, IL died Tuesday, June 4, 2019, at Barnes Hospital, St. Louis, MO. She was a retired insurance agent and a caretaker.  She worked for Country Financial in Belleville and Home Instead Senior Care in Belleville.  Julie enjoyed camping with family…

Charlyn C. DeRossett, nee Morgan, 73, of Mascoutah, IL born Nov. 12, 1945 in                              East St. Louis, IL died Sunday, May 26, 2019, at her residence. She was a retired store clerk. She was preceded in death by her parents, Charles and Elizabeth Morgan and Mary and George Jarvis, a son, Robert DeRossett, granddaughter, Claudia…

Phoebe Jane Knipp, nee Scott, 92, of Mascoutah, IL born Sept. 15, 1926 in Belleville, IL died Thursday, May 23, 2019 at Cedar Ridge Health Care in Lebanon, L. She retired from Martha Manning Dress Factory after 36 years of employment.  She was a member of Cross Pointe Christian Church in Mascoutah, a member of…

Aidan James Wilbur, 10, of Mascoutah, IL, born Oct. 2, 2008 in Carbondale, IL died Thursday, May 16, 2019 at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital, O’Fallon, IL. Aidan attended BASSC at Freeburg Elementary School. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, Dale Wilbur and two uncles, Brock Wilbur and Jimmy Taylor. He is survived by…

Leah Drummond, 83 of New Baden, IL, was called to Heaven on April 26, 2019. She passed peacefully in her sleep at the home of her daughter. She was born on July 21, 1935, at Hurdland, MO, daughter of the late Jesse and Pauline Cook, of Gibbs, Mo. Leah graduated from LaPlata High School in…

Carol S. Skeen, nee Beames, 82, of Mascoutah, IL born March 28, 1937 in West Frankfort, IL died Saturday, April 27, 2019 at Memorial Hospital West in Belleville, IL. She was a retired secretary from the Mascoutah Middle School and a member of St. John United Church of Christ in Mascoutah. Surviving are her husband,…

Arlene M. Schulte, nee Billhartz, 89, of Mascoutah, IL, born Nov. 6, 1929 in Damiansville, IL died Thursday, April 25, 2019 at Silver Creek Assisted Living, Mascoutah, IL. Arlene was a member of Holy Childhood Catholic Church in Mascoutah, IL, Mascoutah Moose Lodge #815, and St. Ann’s Altar Sodality. She was a homemaker and enjoyed…

Loren A. Dial, CAPT USAF, Ret., age 66, of Breese, passed away Thursday, February 21, 2019 while wintering in Davenport, FL. He was born January 14, 1953 in Kennett, MO, a son of the late Hubert and Irene, nee Elliott, Dial. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Norma…

Sam Hipple, 78, dedicated husband, father, and friend, was welcomed into the arms of Jesus on March 30, 2019.  His earthly journey began on December 5, 1940.  Sam was born on a farm in Doniphan, MO to Myrtle and Jesse Hipple. He was raised in Mascoutah, IL by Myrtle and Allen Ohl. Sam’s basketball ability…