OBITUARIES

Local obituaries for Millstadt, in St. Clair County, Illinois.

Virginia Mae Flynn

Virginia Mae Flynn

Jul 13, 2024

Virginia Mae Flynn, nee Metz, 84, of Freeburg, IL, passed away on Saturday July 13, 2024, in Belleville, IL. She was born on June 30, 1940, in Columbus, OH to Edward C. and Mary A. (Bothman) Metz and her parents precede her in death. She was also preceded in death by her daughter, Sherial Whitton, her brother, Carl Metz and...

Ernest A. Skaer

Ernest A. Skaer

Jul 4, 2024

Ernest “Ernie” A. Skaer, 84, of Waterloo, IL, passed away on Thursday July 4, 2024, in St. Louis, MO. Ernie was born on November 24, 1939, in Red Bud, IL to Orlin and Annie (Helfrich) Skaer and his parents precede him in death. He was also preceded in death by his uncle Arthur Helfrich and his cousin Eilene Helfrich. 

Ernie was...

Michael A. Dunn

Michael A. Dunn

Jul 3, 2024

Michael A. Dunn, 67, of Granite City, IL, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday July 3, 2024. Michael was born on October 26, 1956, in Longview, WA to Paul and Darlene (Sell) Dunn and his parents precede him in death. He was also preceded in death by his stepmother, Elanor Dunn.

Michael was born and raised in...

Jerry Ray Edwards

Jerry Ray Edwards

Jun 24, 2024

Jerry Ray Edwards, 90, of Waterloo, IL, passed away peacefully on Monday June 24, 2024, with his loving family by his side. Jerry was born on August 29, 1933, in Newport, IN to James and Mary (Adams) Edwards and they preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by his brothers James “Jimmy” and John “Wayne” Edwards, 11...

Russell T Albert, Jr.

Russell T Albert, Jr.

Jun 16, 2024

Russell T. Albert, Jr., 80, of Millstadt, IL passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family on Sunday June 16, 2024.

Russell was born on March 18, 1944, in East St. Louis, IL. He is preceded in death by his parents, Russell T. and Audrey L. (Allen) Albert, Sr., and grandparents Charles H. and Etta M. Albert. 

Russell will be remembered as...

Walter E Collins

Walter E Collins

Jun 12, 2024

Walter Edward Collins, 67 of Swansea, IL, passed away peacefully on Wednesday June 12, 2024. Walter was born on November 30, 1956, in East St. Louis, IL to Dr. Vernon V. and Elizabeth Collins, nee Gorman and they precede him in death.

Walter was a free-spirited individual who lived life on his own terms. He was an avid Star Wars and...

Marilyn Massey

Marilyn Massey

Jun 1, 2024

Marilyn Massey, nee Chaklos, 71, of Millstadt, IL, passed away peacefully on Saturday June 1, 2024. Marilyn was born on January 8, 1953, in East St. Louis, IL to George and Emily Chaklos, nee Stolba, and her parents precede her in death. She was also preceded in death by her brother, Jerry Chaklos.In her early years, Marilyn worked as a...

William D. Davis

William D. Davis

May 30, 2024

William D. Davis, 77, of Lenzburg, IL, passed away peacefully on Thursday May 30, 2024, in Mascoutah, IL. William was born on April 1, 1947, in Palmerton, PA to Harold B. and Joyce A. Davis, nee Nothstein and his parents precede him in death.

William served his country proudly in the United States Air Force and retired from his service at...

Robert H. Scharf

Robert H. Scharf

May 29, 2024

Robert Harry Raymond "Bob" Scharf of Millstadt, IL, passed away peacefully in the presence of his family on May 29, 2024, in San Antonio, TX. Born on February 24, 1943, Bob lived his entire life on the family farm in Millstadt, IL, a legacy that has spanned over 175 years. Bob enjoyed working and spending time on the farm, Cardinals baseball,...

Dale Robert Slone

Dale Robert Slone

May 29, 2024

Dale Robert Slone, 67, of Gillespie, IL passed away on Wednesday May 29, 2024, at St. LouisUniversity Hospital. Dale was born in Litchfield, IL on November 24, 1956, to Robert andMargaret Slone, nee Holtorf, and his parents precede him in death. Dale was also preceded indeath by his son, Benjamen “Robbie” Slone, his sisters: Kathy (Slone) Roberts, Sherry (Slone)Sands and...

Walter D. Reinhardt

Walter D. Reinhardt

May 26, 2024

Walter D. Reinhardt, 75, of Millstadt, IL, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday May 26,2024. Walter was born on November 16, 1948, in East St. Louis, IL to Walter L. and HelenReinhardt, nee Tallent, and his parents precede him in death. He was also preceded in death byhis son Wade Reinhardt.Walter owned and operated Reinhardt’s Restaurant and Lounge in...

Susan E. Augustine

Susan E. Augustine

May 10, 2024

Susan Elaine Augustine, nee Schiller, 68, of Waterloo, IL, passed away peacefully at her home, surrounded by her loving family on Friday May 10, 2024.  Sue was born on July 18, 1955, in St. Louis, MO to Arthur and Betty Schiller, nee Leftridge, and her father precedes her in death.  She was also preceded in death by her brother, Terry...

Mary F. Philyaw

Mary F. Philyaw

May 2, 2024

Mary F. Philyaw, nee Thomas, 84, of Columbia, IL, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family on Thursday May 2, 2024.   Mary was born on August 28, 1939, in Thomasville, GA to Edward and Lena Mae Thomas, nee Stone, and her parents precede her in death.  She was also preceded in death by her husband, Charles L. Philyaw...

Marlene Thomas

Marlene Thomas

Apr 17, 2024

Marlene Thomas, 74, of Sparta, IL, passed away peacefully on Wednesday April 17, 2024, in Sparta. She was born on September 24, 1949, in Coulterville, IL to Franklin and Flossie Thomas (Raney) and her parents precede her in death. She was also preceded in death by her brother Shan Thomas and her sister Flossie Stricker.

Marlene maintained a youthful innocence throughout...

Pamela Yvonne Timm

Pamela Yvonne Timm

Apr 11, 2024

Pamela Yvonne Timm, 68, of Chester, IL, passed away on Thursday April 11, 2024. She was born on November 30, 1955, to Troy Jr. and Betty Lou Hobeck (Roe) and her parents precede her in death. She was also preceded in death by her daughter Heather Bond and recently by her brother Timothy Hobeck.

Pamela loved to crochet and was a...

Joan M. Fishbein

Joan M. Fishbein

Mar 23, 2024

Joan M. Fishbein, nee Portman, 93 of Millstadt, IL, passed away on Saturday March 23, 2024. Joan was born on June 3, 1930, in New Athens, IL to Jacob and Bertha Portman, nee Schmelzel and her parents precede her in death. She was also preceded in death by her cousin Dora Hummert.

Joan attended Point Lookout School, a one room schoolhouse...

Shirle Dean Sadowski

Shirle Dean Sadowski

Mar 23, 2024

Shirle Dean Sadowski, nee Payton, 87, of O’Fallon, IL passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday March 23, 2024. She was born on August 15, 1936, in Murphysboro, IL. Shirle was preceded in death by her parents John and Lillian Chaney, her husband Stanley Sadowski, her daughter Sherree Schneider and her siblings: Rexford Chaney and Mildred Leier.

Shirle married her...

Marvel G. Otten

Marvel G. Otten

Mar 20, 2024

Marvel Gene Otten, 78, of Waterloo, IL, passed away peacefully on March 20, 2024. Marvel was born on September 2, 1945, in East St. Louis, IL to Leroy and Billea (Hack) Otten and his parents precede him in death. He was also preceded in death by his son, Terry Otten, and his brothers: Roy “Sonny” Otten and Gerry Otten.

Marvel worked...

Mary Ann Surgalski

Mary Ann Surgalski

Mar 10, 2024

Mary Ann Surgalski, 90, of Millstadt, IL, passed away on Sunday March 10, 2024, in Belleville, IL. She was born in St. Louis, MO on July 22, 1933, to John and Stella (Subda) Surgalski and her parents precede her in death.

Mary Ann was an only child and she lived with her parents until their passing. She was a devout Christian...

Gary Eugene Adams

Gary Eugene Adams

Mar 9, 2024

Gary Eugene Adams, 76, of Millstadt, IL, passed away peacefully on Saturday March 9, 2024. He was born on January 3, 1948, in Anna, IL to Charles E. “Bud” and Doris (Fuller) Adams and his father precedes him in death.

Gary grew up in Belleville, IL and graduated from Belleville Township High School, class of 1966. He then attended Belleville Area...

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