Michael A. Knipp, 56 of Caseyville, IL born March 2, 1963 in Belleville, IL died Sunday, March 31, 2019 at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital in O’Fallon, IL. He was a dispatcher for Trane for the Southwest Region in Earth City, MO and a member of St. John United Church of Christ in Mascoutah. Surviving are his…

Eugene C. Munier, 78, of Mascoutah, IL born Aug. 5, 1940 in Belleville, IL died Saturday, Mar. 30, 2019 at Memorial East Hospital in Shiloh, IL. Eugene retired as the owner and operator of Gene’s Crankshaft in Mascoutah, IL.  He was a member of Holy Childhood Catholic Church in Mascoutah, Automotive Engine Rebuilders Association (AERA)…

Leona A. Kilian, nee Anstedt, 86, of Mascoutah, IL, born Dec. 25, 1932 in Mascoutah Twp., IL died Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2019 at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital in O’Fallon, IL. Leona was the former owner and president of Kilian Corp. and Asphalt Sales and Products, Inc. until her retirement.  She was a member of Holy Childhood…

Edward P. Zinck, 83, of Mascoutah, IL born Oct. 28, 1935 in Engelmann Twp., IL died Feb. 8, 2019 at Silver Creek Assisted Living in Mascoutah, IL. Edward was a retired farmer and was an avid hunter and fisherman.  He was a member of Holy Childhood Catholic Church in Mascoutah, IL. He is preceded in…

Lucille E. Joffray, nee Rueter, 87, of Mascoutah, IL, born Oct. 20, 1931 in St. Libory, IL died Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2019 at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital in O’Fallon, IL. Lucille was a home maker and also worked for the hat factory in Mascoutah, IL; she was a member of St. Pancratius Catholic Church in Fayetteville,…

Marlene Rae Brand, nee Hart, 84, of Mascoutah, IL born Sept. 20, 1934 in Granite City, IL died Saturday Jan. 26, 2019 at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital in O’Fallon, IL. She was retired from the insurance business in St. Louis, MO and a member of the Eastern Star. She is preceded in death by her parents,…

Ronald K. Barttelbort, 79, of Blackwell, MO born Nov. 1, 1939 in Breese, IL died Jan. 25, 2019 at Mercy Hospital South in St. Louis, MO. Ron was a retired Deputy Sheriff from Jefferson County, MO. He was a member of De Soto Church of Christ in De Soto, MO; V.F.W. Post 1831, De Soto,…

Richard D. Long, 84, of Mascoutah, IL born Jan. 23, 1934 in Eagle Grove, IA died Sunday Jan. 20, 2019 at Anderson Hospital in Maryville, IL. Richard was a retired MSgt. from the USAF and also retired from civil service at Scott AFB.  He was the former crew chief of the presidential fleet helicopter, a…