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Area Obituaries

John G. Bohn

John G. Bohn, Jr., age 87, of Lebanon, passed away Wednesday, January 3, 2024 at HSHS St. Elizabeth’s Hospital in O’Fallon.  He was born November 11, 1936 in Lebanon, a son of the late Luella, nee Monken, and John G. Bohn Sr. In addition to his parents, John was preceded in death by his wife,…

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Pamela Denise Meekins

It is with broken hearts that we are forced to say goodbye to our beloved Pamela. Pamela Denise Meekins was born on January 26, 1972, at Scott Air Force Base in Belleville, Illinois.  She was the youngest of four daughters of Grace Delores and Major William Earl Meekins.  She left us suddenly on December 24,…

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Virginia I. “Ginny” Arbogast

Virginia I. “Ginny” Arbogast, 86, of Lebanon, IL, passed away on Monday, December 25, 2023, in Belleville, IL. She was born on April 18, 1937, in Highland, IL, to Julius and Nettie (nee Bayer) Kunz. On January 7, 1956, Ginny married Albert L. Arbogast at the courthouse in Belleville. Ginny has lived on the same…

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David A. Rasch

Rasch, David A., passed away on Wed. Dec. 6, 2023. Beloved husband of Lynnette M. Rasch (Nee Zalewski); dearest father of David (Heather Hart) Rasch; dear brother of Jerry (Nancy) Rasch, Kenneth (Colleen) Shaw, Gina (John) Schwartz and the late Joan ( George “Bo”) Bauchman, William (Carol) Rasch and Ben (Carol survives) Rasch. Mr. Rasch…

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Wayne E. Shaffer

Philippians 4:8 “Finally, beloved, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is pleasing, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence and if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things.” Wayne Everett Shaffer, aged 95, died December 18, 2023, at Oak Leaf Manor in Roswell, Georgia.…

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Betty Lou Reeves

Betty Lou Reeves, 93, of Lebanon, IL, passed away on Wednesday, December 13, 2023 at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital in O’Fallon, IL. Betty was born July 10, 1930 in Granite City, IL to Riley Alonzo and Minnie Catherine (Mihlfeld) Curtis. They preceded her in death. She spent much of her childhood in rural St. James, MO…

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James “Jay” Paul Douglass

March 10th, 1949—December 11th, 2023 James “Jay” Paul Douglass, aged 74, and a resident at Trinity Services, Inc. in Mascoutah, IL, passed away in the early morning hours of Monday, December 11th, 2023. Jay was born in Logansport, IN on March 10th, 1949 and grew up in Southbend, IN. Having spent a good portion of…

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Mary A. Richter

Mary A. Richter, age 79, of Mascoutah, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 9, 2023.  She was born June 26, 1944 in Breese, a daughter of the late Leo H. and Henrietta, nee Huene, Lammers. In addition to her parents, Mary was preceded in death by her sister, Rita Schmeink; brother, Leo E. Lammers; and…

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Brent Tyler Buss

Brent Tyler Buss, 40, of Venedy, IL, passed away Tuesday, December 5, 2023, in Venedy, IL. Brent was born November 18, 1983, to Gary and Gayle, nee Surmeier, Buss. Brent was a 2002 graduate of Okawville High School. He grew up playing baseball and basketball, something he instilled and shared with his children later in life. He was a…

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Lavern A Bischoff

Lavern A Bischoff, nee Dintelmann, 88, of McKinney, TX formerly of Mascoutah, IL born June 19, 1935, in Monroe County, IL died Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2023, at Grand Brook Memory Care, McKinney, TX. Lavern was a retired city clerk from the City of Mascoutah after 24 years of employment, a member of St. John United…

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