All Obituaries
Houston Donald Marine, age 92 of Carlyle, passed away on Sunday, October 17, 2021, at St. John’s Hospital in Springfield, Illinois.
Mr. Marine was born in Hurlock, Maryland on October 10, 1929, a son of Alonza W. and Inez (nee Todd) Marine. He married Eileen Allen in Springfield on April 5, 1973, and she preceded him in death on November 25, 2017.
Mr. Marine retired as a First Sergeant from the United States Marine Corps, serving from 1948-1968. While in...
Houston Donald Marine, age 92 of Carlyle, passed away on Sunday, October 17, 2021, at St. John’s Hospital in Springfield, Illinois.
Mr. Marine was born in Hurlock, Maryland on...
Don Stroud, age 86 of Carlyle, passed away at St. Joseph Hospital in Breese on Thursday, October 14, 2021.
Mr. Stroud was born in Paragould, Arkansas on January 13, 1935, a son of Floyd and Lucille (Pinion) Stroud. He married Geneva Cox in Gary, Indiana on May 5, 1957, and she preceded him in death on March 14, 2014.
Don is survived by his children – Mary Ann Nolte of Shattuc, Jason Stroud of Carlyle, and Donna Stroud of Carlyle; his grandchildren – Jordan...
Don Stroud, age 86 of Carlyle, passed away at St. Joseph Hospital in Breese on Thursday, October 14, 2021.
Mr. Stroud was born in Paragould, Arkansas on January 13, 1935, a son of Floyd...
Charles F. VonderHaar, age 83 of Carlyle, passed away at his home on Tuesday, October 12, 2021, with his family by his side.
Charles was born April 13, 1938, in St. Rose, Illinois, son of August and Rose (Thole) VonderHaar. Charles grew up on the family farm east of St. Rose and attended St. Rose Grade School. He worked on the farm, Highland Box Company and as a truck driver for John and Helen Rehkemper prior to marriage.
Charles and Lorraine Varel were united in...
Charles F. VonderHaar, age 83 of Carlyle, passed away at his home on Tuesday, October 12, 2021, with his family by his side.
Charles was born April 13, 1938, in St. Rose, Illinois,...
Tyson Michael Geoffray, age 39 of Carlyle, died at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital in O’Fallon on Tuesday, September 28, 2021.
Tyson was born in Breese on September 8, 1982, and graduated from Carlyle High School in 2001. He was frequently seen stocking the shelves at Carlyle Walmart, where he was known as the “Bunny Bread Guy.” When Tyson wasn’t working, he was probably pursuing his passion: demolition derby cars. He loved working on...
Tyson Michael Geoffray, age 39 of Carlyle, died at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital in O’Fallon on Tuesday, September 28, 2021.
Tyson was born in Breese on September 8, 1982,...
Melinda K. Viehland, 61 of Springfield, died on September 24th, 2021, at St. John’s Hospital in Springfield. Melinda was born on May 19th, 1960, in Breese, to the late Raymond and Jan (Purcell) Nettles.
Melinda loved to garden, and she spent a lot of her time tending to plants. She was also a bookworm who adored puzzles and enjoyed cooking. Melinda looked forward to traveling and spending time by the ocean. She loved her family, and spending time with them was one of her...
Melinda K. Viehland, 61 of Springfield, died on September 24th, 2021, at St. John’s Hospital in Springfield. Melinda was born on May 19th, 1960, in Breese, to the late Raymond and Jan...
Mark A. "Flash" Schomaker, age 57 of Carlyle, died on Thursday, September 9, 2021, at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital in Owensboro, Kentucky.
Mr. Schomaker was born in Breese on July 5, 1964, a son of Arthur W. and Cornelia H. (nee Schroeder) Schomaker. Mark married Arlene Tucker on May 27, 2006, and she survives in Carlyle.
In addition to his wife Arlene, Mr. Schomaker is survived by his step-children – Jason Tucker and wife JoLynn, Ryan Tucker and wife...
Mark A. "Flash" Schomaker, age 57 of Carlyle, died on Thursday, September 9, 2021, at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital in Owensboro, Kentucky.
Mr. Schomaker was born in Breese on...
Betty Huels, age 94 of Carlyle, died at Villa Catherine Assisted Living in Carlyle on Monday, September 6, 2021.
Mrs. Huels was born in Aviston on May 1, 1927, a daughter of Leo and Agatha (nee Buehne) Sudholt. She married Louis H. Huels in Aviston on June 3, 1947, and he preceded her in death on December 9, 2008.
Betty is survived by her 2 daughters – Marilyn Athmer and husband Dave and Pat Hempen and husband Ken, all of Carlyle; 3 sons – Ron...
Betty Huels, age 94 of Carlyle, died at Villa Catherine Assisted Living in Carlyle on Monday, September 6, 2021.
Mrs. Huels was born in Aviston on May 1, 1927, a daughter of Leo and...
Vernon Leo Goodin, age 90 of Keyesport, died on Tuesday, August 31st, 2021, at St. Joseph’s Hospital in St. Charles, MO. He was born on February 18th, 1931, in Keyesport, IL, to the late Oliver and Ida (Litzenburg) Goodin. Leo married Virginia R. Travis on October 13th, 1950, in Peoria and she preceded him in death on June 29, 1999.
Leo was a road construction laborer for the Laborers Local 100 Union in East St. Louis and was one of the union’s oldest surviving...
Vernon Leo Goodin, age 90 of Keyesport, died on Tuesday, August 31st, 2021, at St. Joseph’s Hospital in St. Charles, MO. He was born on February 18th, 1931, in Keyesport, IL, to the late...
Gerald “Neil” Brown, age 90, of Carlyle, died on Monday, August 30th, 2021, at Carlyle Healthcare Center. Neil was born on July 14, 1931, in Venango, Nebraska, the son of the late Clifford and Lillian Brown. He married his wife, Shirley (Wilkerson), on November 21st, 1964.
Mr. Brown was a U.S. Navy Veteran and served in the Korean War. He was employed as a superintendent at Luhr Bros. in Columbia, IL for 33 years. Neil was a member of the Tamalco Christian Church...
Gerald “Neil” Brown, age 90, of Carlyle, died on Monday, August 30th, 2021, at Carlyle Healthcare Center. Neil was born on July 14, 1931, in Venango, Nebraska, the son of the late...
Kathryn D. Brandt, age 86 of Bowling Green, Kentucky, passed away on August 30, 2021. Kathy was born in Ironton, MO, on April 22nd, 1935, to the late John Childers and Elsie Bowling (Charlton).
Kathy enjoyed being on the go and traveling. She found joy through singing and dancing, and she loved to play bingo. Kathy also took up flower arranging in her spare time.
Kathy's survivors include her children, Gayla Maxfield of Smiths Grove, KY, and Deena Focht of...
Kathryn D. Brandt, age 86 of Bowling Green, Kentucky, passed away on August 30, 2021. Kathy was born in Ironton, MO, on April 22nd, 1935, to the late John Childers and Elsie Bowling...