The Lebanon First United Methodist Church has “Open Hearts, Open Minds, Open Doors.”
by Jade Marceau Mary [email protected] The Lebanon First United Methodist Church is full of people who love God, are friendly, warm, and welcoming, and love sharing the story of Jesus Christ. One is not required to be a member of the Lebanon First United Methodist Church to participate in what it organizes. According to Pastor…
Read MoreHenry B. “Tex” Browder II
Henry B. “Tex” Browder II, 82, of Mascoutah, IL born Feb. 2, 1941, in Sumpter, SC died Saturday, July 8, 2023, at his residence. Tex was a retired coal miner for Peabody Coal. He loved hunting, fishing, flint knapping, his Indian heritage, and family. Tex was a United States Army veteran. He was preceded in…
Read MoreMarian Joyce Holroyd
Marian Joyce (Streator) Holroyd, age 75, of Grafton, Illinois passed away at her home on Sunday, July 2, 2023. Born November 3, 1947 in St Joseph, Missouri, she was the daughter of Henry and Dorothy (Wagoner) Streator. She died of lung cancer after a valiant and stubborn battle. Survived by her husband, James “Jim” Holroyd;…
Read MoreScott Air Force Base Honors US Immigrants in it’s Ranks
By Jade Marceau–Mary [email protected] The Naturalization & Oath of Allegiance Ceremony at Scott Air Force Base took place on Friday, June 30th, 2023. The ceremony was structured into nine sections. First, the countries were called and the Honored Guests were introduced on stage. “I’ve had my citizenship since 2000, but it’s nice to now participate…
Read MoreHoly Childhood Parish Says Goodbye to Father Nicholas Fleming
By Sean Ditch After just one year as the priest for the parishes of Holy Childhood and St. Liborius of St. Libory, Father Nicholas Fleming held his final Sunday Mass on Sunday, June 26th at Holy Childhood in Mascoutah. Father Nicholas was reassigned by the Belleville Diocese and Bishop McGovern to serve a number of…
Read MoreDonna Jean Weil
Donna Jean Weil, 77, of Lebanon, IL, died Friday, June 30, 2023, at St. Elizabeth Hospital, Belleville, IL, with her family by her side. Donna Jean was born November 24, 1945, to Charles and Loretta (Nee Ohlendorf) Porter, in Highland, IL. In April 1991, she married Thomas E. Weil. She was a very active member…
Read MoreCaptain David L. Stuppy Jr. Receives the Distinguished Flying Cross
By Jade Marceau–Mary [email protected] Captain David L. Stuppy Jr. is a Flight Nurse assigned to the 375th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron, located at Scott Air Force Base (AFB), IL. As a Flight Nurse, he provides safe and effective Global Joint patient care, treatment, and transport for his patients aboard the C-130, C-21, KC-135, KC-46 and the…
Read MorePeter Joseph “Joe” Haas
Peter Joseph “Joe” Haas, 82, of Mascoutah, IL, born July 6, 1940, in Mascoutah, IL died July 2, 2023. Joe retired as a meat cutter after 53 years. He was a member of Holy Childhood Catholic Church in Mascoutah, Mascoutah Sportsmen’s Club, and a United States Air Force veteran. Joe loved hunting, fishing, being outdoors,…
Read MoreDorothy R. Schrempp
Dorothy R. Schrempp, nee Mueller, 96, of Mascoutah, IL born Sept. 13, 1926, in Engelmann Twp., IL died Wednesday, June 28, 2023, at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital, O’Fallon, IL. Dorothy was a retired bakery manager for Schnucks in Belleville. She was a member for St. John United Church of Christ in Mascoutah, and the Bakery, Confectionery,…
Read MoreKathleen M. Morio
Kathleen M. Morio, nee Butler, 83, of Mascoutah, IL born April 21, 1940, in Gorham, IL died Wednesday, June 28, 2023, at Brightly Senior Living, Mascoutah, IL. Kathleen was a retired schoolteacher from Mascoutah Community School District 19 and a member of St. John United Church of Christ in Mascoutah. She was preceded in death…
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