Florence C. Beer
Florence C. Beer, nee Wessling, 96, of Mascoutah, IL, born June 28, 1929, in Germantown, IL died Tuesday, Dec. 23, 2025, at her home. Florence was a homemaker, a dairy farm wife, an avid euchre player and loved cutting grass. She was a member of Holy Childhood Catholic, Mascoutah, IL and St. Clair County Farm…
Read MoreBetty Ann Market Owner Craig Norrenberns Acquires Highland Tru-Buy
By Zachary Daum [email protected] Craig Norrenberns, owner of Betty Ann Market in Mascoutah and Red Bud/Millstadt IGA, has expanded his independent grocery operation with the recent purchase of Tru-Buy in Highland, a store long operated by the Gutzler family. The acquisition, finalized shortly before Thanksgiving, brings the Highland grocery at 610 Broadway into Norrenberns’ family…
Read MoreChad Edward Corsi
Chad Edward Corsi, of Fenton, Missouri, beloved husband of Jacinda Corsi, passed away unexpectedly on 10 December 2025. Chad was a dedicated father and husband with a loving spirit, bringing joy and hope to his family. Chad was a talented and creative business and community leader with a fantastic sense of humor. He was a…
Read MoreDavid L. “Shorty” Groff
David L. “Shorty” Groff, 78, of Mascoutah, IL, born March 28, 1947, in Clinton, MO died Thursday, Dec. 11, 2025, at his home. Shorty was a retired installer and repairman on business systems for Verizon, a member of St. John United Church of Christ, Mascoutah, lifetime member of Mascoutah Sportsman’s Club, flagman and lifetime member…
Read MoreRuth Catherine Pierce
Ruth Catherine Pierce, nee Korte, 84, of Belleville, IL, born May 25, 1941, in Belleville, IL, died Friday, December 12, 2025, at Memorial Hospital, Belleville, IL. Mrs. Pierce worked as a manager in the photography department at Walmart. Later, she worked for over 10 years at the gift shop at the Shrine of Our Lady…
Read MoreScott Patric Keeps Community Radio Strong at WCXO 96.7 FM
By Zachary Daum [email protected] For more than twenty five years, morning radio in Clinton County has carried the familiar voice of Scott Patric. He first came to WCXO 96.7 FM in 1999, when the station launched. At the time he expected it would be temporary. “I planned a two year, three year plan tops,” he…
Read MoreNew Sushi Partnership Brings Fresh Flavor to Betty Ann Market
By Zachary Daum [email protected] Customers of Betty Ann Market, both new and old, now have a new reason to stop in. The store has launched a full sushi selection made fresh on site through a partnership with Sushilay, a retail sushi company operated by founder and CEO William Sang. Sang, who has spent fifteen years…
Read MoreJohn H. McCants, Jr.
John H. McCants, Jr., 87, of Mascoutah, IL, born Feb. 18, 1938, in Ridgeville, SC, passed away peacefully Friday, Dec. 5, 2025, at his home. John retired as a Chief Master Sergeant from the U.S. Air Force after 27 years of service, and retired from civil service at Scott Air Force Base after another 29…
Read MoreAlmont Shortsleeves
Almont “Al” R. Shortsleeves, 71, with deep sorrow we announce the passing of Almont “Al” Shortsleeves on December 5th at home. He was born on May 7th, 1954, in Vermont. Al retired as a Master Sergeant after 23 years of service to the United States Air Force. He later worked for Unisys at Scott AFB.…
Read MoreMascoutah Remembers Roger Grodeon for a Lifetime of Service, Friendship and Community Pride
By Zachary Daum [email protected] Mascoutah lost one of its most devoted caretakers of local history and community spirit this fall. Yet for those who knew Roger L. Grodeon, his life is far larger than the quiet note of his passing. It lives on in stories, kindness, music, preservation work and the friendships he sustained for…
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