All Obituaries
MaDonna L. Hart, age 60 of Centralia, passed away Thursday, July 22nd, 2021, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Centralia.
She was born on September 18, 1960, in St. Louis, Missouri, the daughter of Mary Smit – Berry. MaDonna married Jeffrey Hart and together they had four children: Karen, Jeffery, Rhonda, and Lisa. She is also survived by five grandchildren: Erica Dawn, Enrique, Dakota, Jordyn, and Adalida; and nieces and nephews, Samantha, Thomas, and...
MaDonna L. Hart, age 60 of Centralia, passed away Thursday, July 22nd, 2021, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Centralia.
She was born on September 18, 1960, in St. Louis, Missouri, the...
Our beloved mother passed away at her home in Simi Valley, California on July 18, 2021.
Rita Ann (Menkhaus) Wheelan was born in Breese, Illinois on November 24, 1942 to Anthony and Veronica (Korte) Menkhaus.
Rita is survived by her four children: Jamie (Brett) Emmeluth of Castle Pines, Colorado, Kristina (Butch) Marshall of Paducah, Kentucky, Jason (Kellie) Wheelan of Couer D’Alene, Idaho and Jennifer Frankel of Simi Valley, California; eleven...
Our beloved mother passed away at her home in Simi Valley, California on July 18, 2021.
Rita Ann (Menkhaus) Wheelan was born in Breese, Illinois on November 24, 1942 to Anthony and...
Jung “Jean” Kruse, age 81 of Beckemeyer, passed away at her home on Wednesday, July 14, 2021.
Mrs. Kruse was born in Korea on December 10, 1939. She married Jerome Kruse, and he preceded her in death on April 22, 1996. Jean had many hobbies and interests, including knitting, crocheting, sewing, and playing bingo.
Survivors include her children – Jim Kruse, Lori Smith, Don Kruse, and Ann Knutt and husband Bryan; her grandchildren...
Jung “Jean” Kruse, age 81 of Beckemeyer, passed away at her home on Wednesday, July 14, 2021.
Mrs. Kruse was born in Korea on December 10, 1939. She married Jerome...
Michael Ian Ward, age 30 of Carlyle, passed away at his home on Wednesday, July 7, 2021.
Mr. Ward was born in Breese on August 31, 1990, a son of Rick Ward and Lynette Koehler Ward. He was a member of the Boulder United Methodist Church, and he loved being with his family. Some of Michael’s best times were going to Cardinal ballgames with his brother Jared, and going to sports memorabilia events with his dad. He also loved fishing and playing with his...
Michael Ian Ward, age 30 of Carlyle, passed away at his home on Wednesday, July 7, 2021.
Mr. Ward was born in Breese on August 31, 1990, a son of Rick Ward and Lynette Koehler...
Thomas Kruse, age 80 of Beckemeyer, passed away on Sunday, July 4, 2021, at Memorial Hospital in Belleville.
Mr. Kruse was born to Robert J. and Alvina R. Kruse on May 22, 1941, in Breese, IL. Tom went to Mater Dei High School and then attended the University of Illinois, where he received a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering and graduated from the ROTC program. He was married to his high school sweetheart, Janette Schwarz, at St. Dominic’s Church in...
Thomas Kruse, age 80 of Beckemeyer, passed away on Sunday, July 4, 2021, at Memorial Hospital in Belleville.
Mr. Kruse was born to Robert J. and Alvina R. Kruse on May 22, 1941, in...
William Christ "Bill/Popoo" Simonton, born December 25, 1939 at his family's home in rural Carlyle (known as "The Post Oaks"), passed away July 3, 2021 at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, Mo. He was the son of Arch and Sophie (Daum) Simonton. His siblings are Mary (Simonton) Steinkamp, deceased (spouse Wilbert Steinkamp, deceased) and Norma (Simonton) Brown (spouse Glen Brown, deceased) of Upland, CA. Bill married Donna (Jurgensmeyer) Simonton April 2, 1960. They...
William Christ "Bill/Popoo" Simonton, born December 25, 1939 at his family's home in rural Carlyle (known as "The Post Oaks"), passed away July 3, 2021 at Barnes Jewish...
Judith A. Schultz, age 74 of Carlyle, passed away at her home on Sunday, June 27, 2021.
Mrs. Schultz was born in Sparta, Illinois on December 7, 1946, a daughter of Walter and Verna (Gerlach) Mines. She married Ronald D. Schultz on January 30, 1965, at Zion Lutheran Church in Walsh, Illinois, and he preceded her in death on November 21, 2009.
Mrs. Schultz is survived by her 3 sons – Scott Schultz (Christine Williamson), Timothy Schultz (Bert), and Garrett...
Judith A. Schultz, age 74 of Carlyle, passed away at her home on Sunday, June 27, 2021.
Mrs. Schultz was born in Sparta, Illinois on December 7, 1946, a daughter of Walter and Verna...
Antoinette “Toni” Thorp, 96 of Chester and former resident of Carlyle, died on June 11, 2021, at Three Springs Lodge in Chester, Illinois. Toni was born in Alton, Illinois on October 30, 1924, a daughter of Ida and Anton Mintert. She married Charles (Chuck) Thorp on April 19, 1947, and he preceded her in death on March 27, 1989.
Toni and Chuck moved to Carlyle in 1962 and were involved in the local food industry. They both worked at the Hi-De-Ho...
Antoinette “Toni” Thorp, 96 of Chester and former resident of Carlyle, died on June 11, 2021, at Three Springs Lodge in Chester, Illinois. Toni was born in Alton, Illinois on...
Judith C. Meyer, age 79 of Aviston, passed away peacefully on June 6, 2021, at Aviston Countryside Manor.
She was born on June 6, 1942, in Decatur, Illinois, a daughter of Harold and Phyllis Wright. On May 6, 1989, she married Kenneth Meyer and enjoyed 32 years together.
Mrs. Meyer was preceded in death by her parents, Harold Wright and Phyllis Smith; a brother, Gary Wright; her in-laws, Vince and Eugenia Meyer, her brothers in law, Donald Meyer and Cornel...
Judith C. Meyer, age 79 of Aviston, passed away peacefully on June 6, 2021, at Aviston Countryside Manor.
She was born on June 6, 1942, in Decatur, Illinois, a daughter of Harold and...
Marjorie F. Seiffert, age 87 of Carlyle, passed away at Cedarhurst Senior Living in Breese on Sunday, June 6, 2021.
Mrs. Seiffert was born in Carlyle on February 9, 1934, a daughter of Henry and Florence (nee Wuebbels) Kahrhoff. She married Paul L. Seiffert, Jr. on July 6, 1955, and he preceded her in death on December 6, 2006.
Marge is survived by her children – Mike Seiffert and wife Kim of Carlyle, Mark Seiffert and wife Gale of Carlyle, Linda Davis and...
Marjorie F. Seiffert, age 87 of Carlyle, passed away at Cedarhurst Senior Living in Breese on Sunday, June 6, 2021.
Mrs. Seiffert was born in Carlyle on February 9, 1934, a daughter...