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Laura Ann Cleiman

Laura Ann Cleiman

Dec 10, 2025

LAURA ANN CLEIMAN, 61, of Chester, Illinois, passed away at 10:56 am, Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at her residence.

She was born to the late Lendle and Ruth (nee Hartsock) Milligan on December 31, 1963 in Gibson City, Illinois.

Laura married Meredith “Butch” Cleiman on February 14, 2003 in Chester, Illinois; he preceded her in death on November 24, 2024.

She had worked...

Jackson Jacob Scanlan

Jackson Jacob Scanlan

Dec 9, 2025

JACKSON JACOB SCANLAN, 16, of Chester, Illinois, passed away at 7:19 am, Tuesday, December 9, 2025, at his father’s house in Percy, Illinois.

He was born to Jacob and Shelley (nee Cushman) Scanlan on February 16, 2009, in Belleville, Illinois.

Jackson was a junior at Chester High School, Chester, Illinois, and a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church in Chester, Illinois.

Jackson carved...

Lyle W. Mathews

Lyle W. Mathews

Dec 5, 2025

LYLE W. MATHEWS, 85, of Ruma, Illinois, passed away at 10:36 pm, Friday, December 5, 2025, at Barnes-Jewish Hospital, St. Louis, Missouri.

He was born to the late Joseph and Carmeline (nee Patti) Mathews on November 7, 1940, in Prairie du Rocher, Illinois.

Lyle is survived by his loving wife of 56 years, Carol (née Krebel) Mathews, whom he married on August...

Lou Ann Gerlach

Lou Ann Gerlach

Dec 2, 2025

LOU ANN GERLACH, 91, of Red Bud, Illinois, passed away at 12:05 pm, Tuesday, December 2, 2025, at Mercy Hospital South, St. Louis, Missouri.

She was born to the late Ernest and Frieda (nee Froemling) Homan on August 6, 1934, in Campbell Hill, Illinois.

Lou Ann married Louis D. Gerlach on March 21, 1953, in Percy, Illinois; he preceded her in death...

Alfred W Moureau, Sr.

Alfred W Moureau, Sr.

Nov 28, 2025

ALFRED W. MOUREAU, SR., 96, of Chester, Illinois, passed away at 11:40 pm, Friday, November 28, 2025, at Three Springs Senior Living and Rehabilitation in Chester, Illinois.

He was born to the late Robert and Clarice (nee Clendenin) Moureau on July 6, 1929, in Degognia Township in Jackson County, Illinois.

Alfred married Mildred E. Winterberg on September 10, 1949, in Paragould, Arkansas;...

Steven R. Schulein

Steven R. Schulein

Nov 27, 2025

STEVEN R. SCHULEIN, 67, of Evansville, Illinois, passed away at 6:49 pm, Thursday, November 27, 2025 at his residence.

He was born to the late Paul W. and Marie E. (nee Gaertner) Schulein on January 29, 1958 in Red Bud, Illinois.

Steven had worked for Ameren Gas Department in Belleville, Illinois until his retirement. He was also a member of the Laborers’...

Michelle R. Guebert

Michelle R. Guebert

Nov 27, 2025

MICHELLE R. GUEBERT, 42, of Red Bud, Illinois, passed away at 4:12 pm, Thursday, November 27, 2025 at her residence.

She was born to David and Sheila (nee Misselhorn) Surman on March 21, 1983 in Chester, Illinois.

Michelle had worked as a Registered Nurse in several different hospitals.

She enjoyed walking, planting flowers, cooking and baking. Michelle especially loved spending time with her...

Thomas Paul Gibbs

Thomas Paul Gibbs

Nov 21, 2025

THOMAS PAUL GIBBS, 70, of Ellis Grove, Illinois, passed away at 9:02 am, Friday, November 21, 2025 at Three Springs Senior Living and Rehabilitation, Chester, Illinois.

He was born to the late Jesse C. and Evelyn L. (nee VanDerHeyden) Gibbs on September 9, 1955 in Chester, Illinois.

Tom married Kristie Homan on June 13, 1992 in Ellis Grove, Illinois; she survives.

He had...

The Reverend Monsignor Daniel J. Jurek

The Reverend Monsignor Daniel J. Jurek

Nov 14, 2025

THE REVEREND MONSIGNOR DANIEL JOHN JUREK, 79, passed away at 10:32 am, Friday, November 14, 2025, at Memorial Hospital, Shiloh, Illinois.

He was born to the late Stanley J. and Ruth M. (nee Dornhecker) Jurek on June 14, 1946, in Blue Island, Illinois.

Monsignor Jurek was ordained to the priesthood of Jesus Christ by Bishop Albert R. Zuroweste, DD, on June 2,...

Terry L Reinhardt

Terry L Reinhardt

Nov 11, 2025

TERRY L. REINHARDT, 61, of Red Bud, Illinois, passed away at 6:20 am, Tuesday, November 11, 2025, at Mercy Hospital South, St. Louis, Missouri.

He was born to Ralph John and Agatha Rose (nee Eggemeyer) Reinhardt on September 7, 1964, in Red Bud, Illinois.

Terry received his Associate of Precision Machining Technology from Southern Illinois University in Carbondale. He worked for several...

Jakob Joiner

Jakob Joiner

Nov 9, 2025

JAKOB JOINER, 14, of Chester, Illinois, passed away at 1:48 pm, Sunday, November 9, 2025 at Memorial Hospital, Chester, Illinois.

He was born to Steven Joiner and Emily (nee Forcum) Hines on May 23, 2011 in Carbondale, Illinois.

Jakob enjoyed playing video games, fishing and hanging out with his friends. He loved spending time with his brother Devin and sister Kelsie.

Survivors:

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Mark Stephen McLean

Mark Stephen McLean

Nov 6, 2025

MARK STEPHEN McLEAN, 75, passed away Thursday, November 6, 2025 at his home in Rockwood Illinois doing what he loved most- spending time outdoors on his farm during deer season.

He was born to Leo and Jeanne (nee Parker) McLean on August 21, 1950 in Red Bud, Illinois. Mark married Margaret “Maggie” Rieckenberg on April 19, 2008 at Ebenezer Church in...

Joyce J. Dunn

Joyce J. Dunn

Nov 6, 2025

JOYCE J. DUNN, 83, of Ruma, Illinois, passed away at 6:35 pm on Thursday, November 6, 2025 at R & R Country Care, Ruma, Illinois.

She was born to the late Raymond and Dorothy (nee Vasquez) Leinicke on February 25, 1942 in St. Louis, Missouri.

Joyce was the foundation of her family; a devoted mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, who treasured her family...

Suzanne "Susie" M. Harms

Suzanne "Susie" M. Harms

Nov 6, 2025

SUZANNE “SUSIE” MICHELE HARMS, 57, of Red Bud, Illinois, passed away at 9:15 am, Thursday, November 6, 2025, at her residence, surrounded by those who loved her.

Susie was born to the late Jerry and Norma Jean (nee Perry) Sullivan on December 16, 1967, in Creve Coeur, Missouri. She was raised in Belleville, Illinois.

Susie met Terry at Southern Illinois University in...

Garrett "Gary" Wayne Casetta

Garrett "Gary" Wayne Casetta

Nov 2, 2025

GARRETT WAYNE “GARY” CASETTA, 69, of Chester, Illinois, passed away peacefully from cancer at 3:52 am, Sunday, November 2, 2025, after a short stay at Three Springs Senior Living and Rehabilitation, Chester, Illinois.

He was born to the late Donald S. and Dorothy (nee Jany) Casetta on October 11, 1956 in Red Bud, Illinois.

Gary married April Stallman on April 25, 2009...

Loretta Bievenue

Loretta Bievenue

Oct 31, 2025

LORETTA BIEVENUE, 82, of Red Bud, Illinois, passed away on Friday, October 31, 2025, at Mercy Hospital South, St. Louis, Missouri.

She was born to the late Oscar and Valetha (nee Wegener) Koester on August 13, 1943, in Red Bud, Illinois.

Loretta married Ronald J. Bahl on August 9, 1985 in Chester, Illinois; he preceded her in death on September 30, 2009.

Loretta...

Darlene A Pour

Darlene A Pour

Oct 27, 2025

DARLENE A. POUR, 84, of Red Bud, Illinois, passed away at 11:50 am, Monday, October 27, 2025, at her residence, surrounded by her family.

She was born to the late Walter and Goldie (nee Schrieber) Rehmer on June 5, 1941, in Red Bud, Illinois.

Darlene married Lee J. Pour on June 22, 1960, at Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Waterloo,...

Marjorie Pauline Guebert

Marjorie Pauline Guebert

Oct 27, 2025

MARJORIE PAULINE GUEBERT, 93, of Red Bud, Illinois, peacefully passed away at 8:45 pm, Monday, October 27, 2025, at Oak Hill in Waterloo, Illinois.

She was born to the late Paul Thomas and Mabel (nee Webb) Cullins on March 30, 1932 in Mt. Vernon, Illinois.

Marjorie married her beloved husband, Clarence Albert Guebert, on January 24, 1953, at the Mt. Vernon Logan...

Elmer "Bud" H. Kipp, Jr.

Elmer "Bud" H. Kipp, Jr.

Oct 23, 2025

ELMER H. “BUD” KIPP, JR., 89, of Chester, Illinois, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 23, 2025. Though his family grieves his passing, they rejoice in knowing he has been called home to eternal rest with our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.

Bud was born in Chester, Illinois on April 25, 1936 to Elmer H. and Elda (Reimer) Kipp Sr. He...

Charles H Jung

Charles H Jung

Oct 15, 2025

CHARLES H. JUNG, 64, of Chester, Illinois, passed away at 4:12 am, Wednesday, October 15, 2025 at Memorial Hospital, Chester, Illinois.

He was born to the late Henry and Mary (nee Morgan) Jung on February 6, 1961 in Red, Bud, Illinois.

Charles had worked as an electrician in St. Louis, Missouri until his retirement.

He was of Catholic faith. Charles was an avid...

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