Arthur Edward “Rocky” Essenpreis, Jr.
Arthur Edward “Rocky” Essenpreis, Jr., age 75, of Breese, passed away Monday, March 13, 2023 at Aviston Countryside Manor. He was born June 11, 1947 in Manitowoc, WI, a son of the late Marcella, nee Neuser, and Arthur E. Essenpreis, Sr. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his siblings, Robert…
Read MoreAnn Marie Mueller
Ann Marie Mueller, 80, born June 22, 1942, in Belleville, IL, departed this life, February 7th, 2023, at Westminister Lake Ridge, Lake Ridge, Virginia. Ann was a graduate of St. Joseph’s Grade School (1956) and Lebanon Community High School Class of 1960, Lebanon, IL. She was a career civil servant who began her career at…
Read MoreBill aims to guarantee youth sentenced to life in prison a chance at parole after 40 Years
By NIKA SCHOONOVER Capitol News Illinois [email protected] SPRINGFIELD – Illinois lawmakers advanced a bill last week that would effectively abolish life sentences for any incarcerated individual who was under the age of 21 when they received their sentence. In January, Gov. JB Pritzker signed a law that makes any individual who was under the age…
Read MoreFive Days Paid Leave for Illinoisans Signed into Law
By NIKA SCHOONOVER Capitol News Illinois [email protected] SPRINGFIELD – Gov. JB Pritzker signed Senate Bill 208 into law Monday, ensuring at least 40 hours of paid leave for Illinois workers. Effective Jan. 1, 2024, workers will begin to earn paid leave on their first day at a rate of one hour of leave for every…
Read MoreRobert C. Steinberg
Robert C. Steinberg, 89, of Mascoutah, IL, born Aug. 18, 1933 in Belleville, IL, died Friday, March 10, 2023, at MarKa Nursing Home in Mascoutah, IL. Bob was a retired maintenance worker from Akzo, retired grain farmer, worked for Moll Funeral Home in Mascoutah and was a Korean War Army veteran. He was a member…
Read MoreLouElla Elizabeth
LouElla Elizabeth (nee Saindon) Sauer, 84, formerly of Fairview Heights, Ill., entered the arms of her heavenly Father on March 9, 2023. Born on the family farm on February 17, 1939 in Grainfield, Kans., she shared a birthday with her identical twin sister and her mother. Her story is best told as a love story……
Read MoreHistoric Mascoutah House is Demolished
By Zachary Daum Standing since 1862, the house at 213 East Church St. is now being demolished. The house is best remembered as the home of the founder of “The Herald,” Carl Montag. The house was also known to be the only home in Mascoutah with a “mansard” roof. The mansard roof is a roof…
Read MoreMascoutah City Council – Officer Penet Receives Life Saving Award
By Zachary Daum Officer Brad Penet received a Life Saving award at the March 6 City Council meeting. Penet arrived at a residence to find a woman unresponsive and turning purple. He was alerted that she may have been choking on a bratwurst. He noted quickly that although not breathing, she had a pulse and…
Read MoreRuth E. Gramm
Ruth E. Gramm, nee Sigman, 89, of Mascoutah, IL born Mar. 23, 1933, in Glen Allen, MO died Monday, Mar. 6, 2023, at MarKa Nursing Home, Mascoutah, IL. Ruth was a homemaker. In her early married life, she worked at the shoe factory in Belleville, IL. Years later, Ruth worked as a seamstress at Martha…
Read MoreEsther C. Grodeon
Esther C. Grodeon, nee Haas, 97, of Mascoutah, IL born July 23, 1925, in Engelmann Twp., IL died Saturday, Mar. 4, 2023, at MarKa Nursing Home, Mascoutah, IL. Esther was a homemaker and owned and operated Up The Wall custom wallpapering in Mascoutah. She was a member of St. John United Church of Christ in…
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