Carl W. Friedland
Carl W. Friedland, 87, of Mascoutah, IL, passed away peacefully on May 3, 2026, at Brightly Senior Living. Carl was born on Nov. 7, 1938, in Madison, Wisconsin to Carl and Carol nee McMahon, Friedland. Carl attended Madison East High School. After school he would hang out with his classmates at the local soda fountain,…
Read MoreRobert “Bob” Fehringer, Jr.
Robert “Bob” Fehringer, Jr., age 76, TSgt, USAF (Retired), passed away April 24, 2026 at Memorial Hospital, Belleville, Ill. Bob was born January 8, 1950, and raised on Chicago’s South Side. He married his high school sweetheart, Patricia, on April 18, 1970, at St. Rita of Cascia Catholic Church in Chicago. Bob enlisted in the…
Read MoreMidAmerica St. Louis Airport Hosts Second Airplane Pull Event
By Bruce Darnell Have you ever pushed a car while it was in neutral? Even with a few people helping, it can be a hard task. Now imagine pulling 13 cars combined—about 52,000 pounds or 26 tons—as quickly as possible and you’ll have a good idea of what contestants had to overcome on April 25…
Read MoreTroy Bullard
Troy Bullard, of Ste. Genevieve, passed away peacefully at his home on April 22, 2026, surrounded by his loved ones at the age of 83. He is survived by his devoted wife, Jeanne (Myers) Bullard; his three sons, Zac (Stephanie), Nathan (Amy), and Gabriel (Linda); and his cherished grandchildren, Beckett, Joe, Olivia, Bonnie, and Anna.…
Read MoreAnwyl Katharine Wargo
Anwyl Katharine Wargo, affectionately known as “Onnie,” 82, passed away Saturday morning, April 18, 2026, at her home cradled in the loving arms of her husband, Joseph P. Wargo (LtCol USAF, Ret). Onnie was born November 27, 1943, in Huntsville, TX, to Aylwyn P. Williams (MajGen PAARNG, Ret) and Katharine D. Williams, and raised in…
Read MoreBob “Chick” Fritz
Bob “Chick” Fritz, 86, of Belleville, IL born on May 29, 1939, in Mascoutah, IL died Tuesday, April 28, 2026, at his home. As an owner of Robert “Chick” Fritz, Inc, he continued to work until the day he past. He was a member of various organizations including founding Board member of Citizens Community Bank,…
Read MoreKeith K. Grodeon
Keith K. Grodeon, 92, of Mascoutah, IL passed away peacefully on Apr. 24, 2026, at Brightly Senior Living in Mascoutah. Keith was born on November 26, 1933, in his grandparents’ farmhouse south of Mascoutah. As a young boy, he loved to spend time outdoors hunting or just walking in the woods down by his parents’…
Read MoreWish Home Raffle to Award $800K Mascoutah House or $300,000
Mascoutah — A major regional fundraising raffle will award a newly built home in Mascoutah or a $300,000 cash prize this spring, with proceeds supporting children facing critical illnesses across Illinois, Missouri and Kansas. The 2026 Wish Home Raffle benefits Make-A-Wish Illinois, Make-A-Wish Missouri & Kansas and the Home Builders and Remodelers Charitable and Educational…
Read MoreRep. Schmidt’s ‘Business of The Month’ Highlights Mascoutah Community Lanes Bowling Alley
MASCOUTAH – State Representative Kevin Schmidt (R-Millstadt) has recognized Mascoutah Community Lanes as his March ‘Business of The Month.’ Rep. Schmidt visited with Jen and Dan, operators of Mascoutah Community Lanes, to present them with an official certificate from the Illinois House of Representatives. “Jen and Dan have operated this local bowling alley for fifteen…
Read MoreCharles (CJ CE) Emil Jefferson
Charles (CJ CE) Emil Jefferson died on April 1, 2026, in Belleville, Illinois. He was 73 years old. Charles was part of a military family. He was born on May 27, 1952, in Burtonwood, England and was in London when Queen Elizabeth was crowned in 1953. There are pictures of Charles and the rest of…
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