Area Obituaries

Ralph G. Biebel, 50, of Mascoutah, IL, born Feb. 4, 1976, in Belleville, IL died July 2, 2026, at Memorial Hospital East, Shiloh, IL. Ralph was a farmer and a member of Holy Childhood Catholic Church, Mascoutah, IL. He was preceded in death by his parents, Oliver L. C. “Sonny” and Mary Lou, nee Winkeler,…

Ruth Edna Stumpf, nee Klingel, 90, of Belleville, IL, born February 20, 1936, in Engelmann Township, St. Clair County, IL, died peacefully Thursday, June 25, 2026. Ruth was a member of St. John’s United Church of Christ, Smithton, IL, and a member of the Women’s Club at church.  She loved making and selling crafts, and…

Michael A. Anstedt, 70, of Mascoutah, IL, born Dec. 13, 1955, in Belleville, IL died June 21, 2026, at his home. Mikes’ career in sales started in 1974, working for his father’s business, Professional Auto Supply. He continued his sales career over the next 30 years at various local car dealerships. He took great pride…

Shirley Porter, age 90 of Highland, IL, passed away Wednesday, June 17, 2026, at Alhambra Rehab & Health Care in Alhambra, IL. She was born on Sunday, September 8, 1935, in Belleville, IL, the daughter of Clarence and Florence (nee Thomas) Thouvenot. On Saturday, November 25, 1961, she married Edwin Porter, who passed away on…

Adrienne Kachinsky Villotti, 94, of Mascoutah, IL was born in eastern Pennsylvania, and died Wednesday, June 17, 2026. She was a registered professional nurse for over forty years and served in the U.S. Air Force Nurses Corp. during the Korean Conflict. She is preceded in death by, her husband of 65 years, Lt. Col. James…

Nancy Jean Loch, 69, of Urbana, Illinois died April 15, 2026 in Coralville, Iowa. Nancy was born on May 18, 1956 in Sidney, Neb. She was the daughter of Jean Marie Hunter Loch and Wayne Eugene Loch. Nancy was preceded in death by her parents and her two cats, Pony and Irie. Nancy grew up…

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Dan Nickerson, a shining light in so many lives. Dan was a beloved husband, father, son, grandfather, brother, friend and mentor to all, as well as a devoted servant to the Gospel call to “love your neighbor,” wherever he lived. He passed away in…

Victor P. Walter, 89, of Mascoutah, IL born June 26, 1936, in St. Rose, IL, died Friday, June 5, 2026, at his home. Victor was the owner and operator of Top Priority Roofing for 15 years and a member of Calvary Life Church in Granite City, IL. Victor is preceded in death by his parents,…

Robert R. Lynch, age 91, of Mascoutah, passed away Friday, May 29, 2026, at Clinton Manor Living Center in New Baden. He was born February 14, 1934, in Kansas City, MO, a son of the late Earl and Rose (nee Wolf) Lynch. Robert married his first wife, Carol Lynch (nee Stout) and she preceded him…

Carol M. Rasch, nee Graul, 82, of Mascoutah, IL, born May 16, 1944, in Mascoutah, IL died Friday, May 22, 2026, at La Bella of Mascoutah. Carol worked for Mascoutah City Hall, advancing her career to become an EMT/Paramedic for the city. She was a member of St. John United Church of Christ in Mascoutah.…