Betty Lou Reeves
Betty Lou Reeves, 93, of Lebanon, IL, passed away on Wednesday, December 13, 2023 at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital in O’Fallon, IL. Betty was born July 10, 1930 in Granite City, IL to Riley Alonzo and Minnie Catherine (Mihlfeld) Curtis. They preceded her in death. She spent much of her childhood in rural St. James, MO…
Read MoreJames “Jay” Paul Douglass
March 10th, 1949—December 11th, 2023 James “Jay” Paul Douglass, aged 74, and a resident at Trinity Services, Inc. in Mascoutah, IL, passed away in the early morning hours of Monday, December 11th, 2023. Jay was born in Logansport, IN on March 10th, 1949 and grew up in Southbend, IN. Having spent a good portion of…
Read MoreMissing Man Found in Car; Had Fallen into Ravine
by Randy Pierce [email protected] Harry T. Hogue, 72, of Belleville, whose disappearance had been under investigation by the Fairview Heights Police Department after he was reported to be missing since November 12, has been found following a crash that apparently resulted in his death. The St. Clair County Sheriff’s Department issued an announcement that Hogue…
Read More21% Mascoutah School District Property Tax Increase Proposed; Public Meeting to be Held
By Zachary Daum [email protected] Mascoutah residents recently received notice of a meeting set for December 19, 2023, addressing proposed property tax increases for Mascoutah Community Unit School District No. 19. The estimated 21% increase in total property taxes for 2023 has brought about concern, especially when compared to neighboring Lebanon’s proposed 9.32% increase and O’Fallon’s…
Read MoreMary A. Richter
Mary A. Richter, age 79, of Mascoutah, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 9, 2023. She was born June 26, 1944 in Breese, a daughter of the late Leo H. and Henrietta, nee Huene, Lammers. In addition to her parents, Mary was preceded in death by her sister, Rita Schmeink; brother, Leo E. Lammers; and…
Read MoreBrent Tyler Buss
Brent Tyler Buss, 40, of Venedy, IL, passed away Tuesday, December 5, 2023, in Venedy, IL. Brent was born November 18, 1983, to Gary and Gayle, nee Surmeier, Buss. Brent was a 2002 graduate of Okawville High School. He grew up playing baseball and basketball, something he instilled and shared with his children later in life. He was a…
Read MoreLavern A Bischoff
Lavern A Bischoff, nee Dintelmann, 88, of McKinney, TX formerly of Mascoutah, IL born June 19, 1935, in Monroe County, IL died Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2023, at Grand Brook Memory Care, McKinney, TX. Lavern was a retired city clerk from the City of Mascoutah after 24 years of employment, a member of St. John United…
Read MoreHelp Locating Missing Man is Sought
by Randy Pierce [email protected] Fairview Heights Police are currently involved in efforts to locate a Belleville man who has been reported missing since he was last seen on Sunday, November 12. Subject of an investigation by law enforcement authorities in the area to determine his whereabouts, Harry “Tom” Hogue, 72, of Belleville was known to…
Read MoreChristmas Through the Eyes of a Child and Grinch Night Held by MTWC
By Zachary Daum [email protected] A pair of events took place at the AG Building at Scheve Park in Mascoutah over the past weekend, masterminded by the Mascoutah Tuesday Woman’s Club (MTWC). Grinch Night, held on Thursday, Nov. 30, and Christmas Through the Eyes of a Child, which unfolded on Saturday, Dec. 2, showcased the community’s…
Read MoreDavid L. Gorman
David L. Gorman, 59, of Mascoutah, IL, born Sept. 23, 1964, died Thursday, Nov. 30, 2023, at BJC Evelyn’s House in Creve Coeur, MO. David was the information technology director for Schnuck Markets, Inc. of Maryland Heights, MO. He was an avid golfer, enjoyed bowling, travelling, sports, was a Blues and Cardinals fan, and loved…
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