MaryAnn L. Ulrich
MaryAnn L. Ulrich, 79, of O’Fallon, MO, formerly of Mascoutah, IL born Nov. 19, 1946, in Belleville, IL died Friday, Jan. 16, 2026, at Delmar Gardens South, St. Louis, MO. MaryAnn retired from Delmar Gardens. She was vastly involved with various rescue organizations and charities. She is preceded in death by her parents, Pearle and…
Read MorePauline C. Kraemer
Pauline C. Kraemer, age 91, of Trenton, passed away Wednesday, January 14, 2026, at HSHS St. Elizabeth’s Hospital in O’Fallon. She was born May 1, 1934, on a historic farm in O’Fallon Township, a daughter of the late Emil and Mathilde (nee Heyd) Keller. In addition to her parents, Pauline was preceded in death by…
Read MoreMayor Wally Battas Speaks on the Future of the Leu Civic Center; Other New Facilities
Mascoutah – The future of the Leu Civic Center has emerged as one of the most significant facility and policy questions facing Mascoutah in years, touching on public safety planning, building conditions, disability access, financial responsibility and the long-term role of the nonprofit organization that has operated at the site for decades. A broad examination…
Read MoreCity of Mascoutah Public Facilities Planning Study – Leu Civic Center Building
Barbara M. Channer
Barbara M. Channer, age 89, of Fairview Heights, IL, born on October 23, 1936, in Washington Park, IL, died on Saturday, January 3, 2026, at St. Paul’s Senior Community Center, Belleville, IL. Barbara was a retired secretary from the City of Fairview Heights with the Zoning Board of Appeals, Planning Commission and former Mayor George…
Read MoreVincent J. Byrne
Vincent J. Byrne, 93, of Mascoutah, IL born June 3, 1932, in Shenandoah, PA died Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026, at Memorial Hospital, Shiloh, IL. Vincent retired as a Master Sergeant from the United States Air Force. He joined the Air Force at the age of 18. He was a veteran of service for 27 years…
Read MoreTrash Truck Fire Quickly Contained in Mascoutah
By Zachary Daum [email protected] A trash truck fire in Mascoutah was safely handled Monday, Jan. 5, at approximately 2:30 p.m., with no injuries reported and no complications during the response. According to Ryan Haas, Assistant Fire Chief for the Mascoutah Fire Department, the incident began when a garbage truck driver stopped to service a dumpster…
Read MoreAloysius E. “Pepso” Mattern
Aloysius E. “Pepso” Mattern, of Mascoutah, IL born June 9, 1941, in Belleville, IL died Friday, Jan. 2, 2026 at St. Elizabeth Hospital, O’Fallon, IL. Pepso was a retired laborer and worked for Kilian Corp. for many years. He was an avid hunter, fisherman, card player and a clock repairman. He was a member of…
Read MoreMascoutah School District named 2026 District of Distinction Finalist
MASCOUTAH – Mascoutah Community Unit School District 19 has been named a 2026 National District of Distinction finalist by the District Administration Leadership Association, earning national recognition for its work in community and family engagement. While the district was not selected as the overall District of Distinction winner, district officials said being named a finalist…
Read MoreKathleen Ptacek
Kathleen Ptacek, nee McNamara, 88, of Mascoutah, IL, born Aug. 23, 1937, in Madison, WI died Wednesday, Dec. 24, 2025, at Brightly Senior Living in Mascoutah, IL. Kathleen was a homemaker. She volunteered for Hospice of Southern Illinois and Lebanon Library. She was a member of the Looking Glass Theatre, the Air Force Officers Ladies…
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