Audrey J. Kirsch
Audrey J. Kirsch, 85, of Trenton, IL, died Saturday, January 20, 2024, at Trenton Village in Trenton, IL. She was born February 5, 1938, to Clifton and Evelyn (nee Jennings) Klein, at her family’s home in rural Trenton, IL. On February 11, 1956, she married Glenn Kirsch, at St. Paul Evangelical and Reformed Church in…
Read MoreAdolph Choura
Adolph Choura, born on July 11, 1929, in East St. Louis, Illinois, peacefully departed on January 23, 2024, at Memorial Hospital in Shiloh, Illinois at 94 years of age. He will be forever remembered for his kindness and great sense of humor by all who had the privilege of knowing him. Adolph graduated from East…
Read MoreNew Genesis Wrestling Sells Out Leu Civic Center with over 200 in Attendance
By Zachary Daum [email protected] New Genesis Wrestling (NGW) reached a milestone on Saturday, January 20, as their “The Next Level” event at the Leu Civic Center played to a packed house, selling out of physical tickets. An estimated 230 to 250 spectators were on the edge of their seats, witnessing a night of intense action,…
Read MoreMascoutah’s Betty Ann Market Announces Acquisition of Flowers, Ballons, Etc.
By Zachary Daum [email protected] Craig Norrenberns, owner of Betty Ann Market, unveiled the acquisition of Flowers, Balloons, Etc. during the Mascoutah Chamber of Commerce Dinner on Saturday, Jan. 20. Flowers, Balloons, Etc. has been a fixture in the Mascoutah business landscape for over three decades, having first opened its doors in 1990. Over the years,…
Read MoreUsed Car Dealership Permit Delayed
by Randy Pierce [email protected] For the second month in a row, consideration by the Fairview Heights Planning Commission concerning a special use permit request for a used car dealership to be operated at 5605 North Illinois Street has been tabled. Factoring into the delay in the permit approval are some compliance requirements that had been…
Read MoreJo Ann R. Funk
Jo Ann R. Funk, nee Krausz, born Feb. 28, 1939, in Belleville, IL, passed away peacefully at her home in Mascoutah with her beloved children and grandchildren by her side. Jo Ann was employed at Memorial Hospital PBX Communications Department for 32 years. Her past employment consisted of working for Brent Bergheger Automobile Dealership and…
Read MoreFinancial Advisor Matt Schroeder Opens New Office in Mascoutah
The following is an unabridged interview with Mascoutah area Financial Advisor Matthew Schroeder. Matt, can you tell me about yourself and your background? My name is Matt Schroeder, and I am an independent financial advisor with Community Financial Advisors and Stifel Independent Advisors, LLC. I am married to Jillian and have three beautiful daughters–Hana, Lena,…
Read MoreBonnie S. Cameron
Bonnie S. Cameron, nee Mattison, 78, of Mascoutah, IL born Dec. 5, 1945, in East St. Louis, IL died Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2024, at Barnes-Jewish Hospital, St. Louis, MO. Bonnie was a retired administrative assistant for the maintenance department at Mascoutah High School. She was preceded in death by her parents, Arthur and Francis M.,…
Read MoreDonald Xavier Jung
Donald Xavier Jung, 83, of Mascoutah, Illinois, born September 1, 1940, in Fayetteville, Illinois, died Tuesday, January 16, 2024, at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital, O’Fallon, Illinois. Don grew up on a farm in Fayetteville, Illinois. His mom and dad taught him the value of hard work, the love of family, and to treat others with respect. …
Read MoreRobin’s Nest Antiques in Lebanon to Close
By Zachary Daum [email protected] Robin Schultze, a pillar in the Lebanon community, announced her retirement from Robin’s Nest Antiques in early January. Robin has had an incredibly active life, spending several years in the Air Force, working directly with President Bill Clinton and President George W. Bush as a White House Nurse and taking care…
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