OBITUARIES

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

Julie Ann Grohmann

Julie Ann Grohmann

Sep 1, 2023

Julie A. Grohmann, born June 30, 1970, passed away after a brief illness on September 1, 2023. She was preceded in death by her father, Donald W Grohmann. Julie is survived by her mother, Alice M Grohmann, her sisters Angie (Manny) Saavedra, Becky Dever, Cindy Grohmann, and Krissy (Marvin) Theel, and her nephews Nick (Carly) Saavedra, Josh Saavedra, and Colton...

Arlen O. Kuester

Arlen O. Kuester

Aug 23, 2023

Arlen O. Kuester, 90, of Waterloo, IL, passed away peacefully on Wednesday August 23, 2023, at Dammert Care Center in Belleville, IL. Arlen was born on September 4, 1932, in Morrison, MO to Herman and Hilda (Schollmeyer) Kuester and they precede him in death. He was also preceded in death by his beloved wife Georgia (Tripp) Kuester whom he married...

Alvin "Al" N. Helfrich

Alvin "Al" N. Helfrich

Aug 23, 2023

Alvin “Al” Nicholas Helfrich, 89, of Waterloo, IL, passed away peacefully at his home, surrounded by his loving family, on Wednesday August 23, 2023. Al was born on May 19, 1934, in Paderborn, IL to George and Theresa (Schoenborn) Helfrich and they precede him in death. He was also preceded in death by all of his siblings: Emil Helfrich, Richard...

Gary Lee Wagner

Gary Lee Wagner

Aug 18, 2023

***Update***. Due to the village-wide power outage, all services for Gary L. Wagner are re-scheduled for Sunday August 27, 2023.

Gary Lee Wagner, 63, of Belleville, IL, passed away peacefully in his home, surrounded by his loving family on Friday, August 18, 2023. Gary was born on September 2, 1959, in Belleville, IL to Raymond and Janette Wagner, nee Holle, and...

John Martin Ehret

John Martin Ehret

Aug 3, 2023

John Martin Ehret, 70, of Belleville, IL, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Thursday August 3, 2023, in St. Louis, MO. John was born in Belleville, IL on November 25, 1952, to Milton and Martha (Fischer) Ehret and they precede him in death. He was also preceded in death by his brother Edward Ehret, his niece Maria...

Ronald R. Karcher, Sr.

Ronald R. Karcher, Sr.

Jul 26, 2023

Ronald R. Karcher, Sr., 76, of Millstadt, IL, passed away peacefully on Wednesday July 26, 2023, at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital in O’Fallon, IL. He was born on April 15, 1947, in Mt. Vernon, IL to Robert and Olivia (Kiefer) Karcher, and they precede him in death. He was also preceded in death by his dear son Ronald “Ronnie” R. Karcher,...

Cherie Denise Daniel

Cherie Denise Daniel

Jul 12, 2023

     Cherie Denise Daniel, 53, of Columbia, IL, passed away surrounded by her loving family on Wednesday July 12, 2023. She was born on June 7, 1970, in Centreville, IL to Dennis D. and Jonelliene “Susie” Daniel, nee Sanders, and her father precedes her in death. She was also preceded in death by her maternal grandmother Leeta Mae Sanders and paternal...

Roberta "Robin" D. Niemann

Roberta "Robin" D. Niemann

Jul 6, 2023

Roberta “Robin” D. Niemann, nee Vail, 80, of Belleville, IL, passed away peacefully at St. Paul’s Senior Community on Thursday July 6, 2023. She was born on November 14, 1942, in Dover, DE to Robert D. and Marjorie C. Vail, and they precede her in death. She was also preceded in death by her sisters, Leigh Ann Volas and Gail...

Mary Ellen Schnake

Mary Ellen Schnake

Jun 25, 2023

Mary Ellen Schnake, nee Adams, 95, of Richview, IL, passed away peacefully in her home on Sunday, June 25, 2023. Mary was born in Granite City, IL on December 22, 1927 to Charles and Ellen Adams, nee Schulte, and they precede her in death. She was also preceded in death by her brother, Bud Adams, and her husband, Stanley “Myrl”...

Joan Marie Guinn

Joan Marie Guinn

Jun 17, 2023

Joan Marie Guinn, nee, Eilermann, 71, of Belleville, IL, passed away at her home, surrounded by her loving daughters, on Saturday June 17, 2023. Joan was born on December 4, 1951, in Belleville, IL to Herbert and Lorraine Eilermann, nee Archambault, and they precede her in death. She was also preceded in death by her sister Peggy Howell and her...

Marilynne E. Gornet

Marilynne E. Gornet

Jun 14, 2023

Marilynne Elizabeth Kruse Gornet was called home on June 14, 2023, joining her beloved

husband of 61 years, the late E. Donald Gornet.

Devoted and creative, her enduring love for her family defined her life. She was imaginative,

intelligent, curious, and resourceful; her family parties and decorated cakes were extraordinary.

Loving mother of Anne Gornet (Daniel) Kapp, Lois Gornet (Mike) Hilgers, Ruth (Bill) Gornet-

Irwin...

Donald G. Hildebrand

Donald G. Hildebrand

Jun 10, 2023

Donald G. Hildebrand, 84, of Millstadt, IL, passed away at his home on Saturday June 10, 2023. Donald was born on June 15, 1938, in Belleville, IL to George and Elvira Hildebrand, nee Hoock, and they precede him in death.

Donald was a lifelong resident of Millstadt. He graduated from Cathedral High School in Belleville, IL and then furthered his education...

Elizabeth Ann Haynes

Elizabeth Ann Haynes

Jun 8, 2023

Elizabeth Ann Haynes, 72, of Belleville, IL, passed away on Thursday June 8, 2023, surrounded by her loving family. Elizabeth was born on December 2, 1950, in East St. Louis, IL to Arthur and Eva Joyce Foster, nee McCausland, and they precede her in death. She was also preceded in death by her brother Art Foster and her sister Brenda...

Lois Jean Schumaker

Lois Jean Schumaker

May 26, 2023

Lois “Jean” Schumaker (Reed), 90, passed away on May 26, 2023, in Columbia, IL. She was born January 5, 1933, in Scott City, MO, daughter of the late Helen Reed (Neff) and the late Harry Reed (Muskrat). Jean grew up in Dupo, IL, and was a 1951 graduate of Dupo High School.

Surviving are daughter, Jennifer Mills (Schumaker); grandson, Jason Schumaker;...

Nancy M. Dowling-Pritchard

Nancy M. Dowling-Pritchard

May 23, 2023

Nancy M. Dowling-Pritchard, nee Brewer, 87, of O’Fallon, IL, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, on Tuesday May 23, 2023. Nancy was born in Port South Wales, UK on September 3, 1935, to Reginald A. and Iris M. Brewer, nee Collier and they precede her in death. Nancy was also preceded in death by her husband James W....

James M. Boyer

James M. Boyer

May 15, 2023

James M. Boyer of St. Louis, Missouri, entered eternal rest on Monday May 15, 2023, at his home surrounded by his family having attainted the age of 71 years.

Born in St. Louis, Missouri, on October 25, 1951, he was the son of James H. and Mary “Lou” Louise, nee Amsden Boyer. He married Sally Claire, nee Suttner on April 19,...

Sr. Mary Bertha Horning

Sr. Mary Bertha Horning

May 8, 2023

Sister Mary Bertha Horning, SSpSAP, died on May 8, 2023, at Mount Grace Convent in St. Louis,

MO at the age of ninety-eight, and on the 77 th Anniversary of her Religious Profession. Sister

Mary Bertha was baptized Helen Rosemary Horning, and was born on January 19, 1925, in

Springfield, MO to Homer Horning and Mary Bertha Newton. Her parents however died before

she...

Michael J Nier

Michael J Nier

May 5, 2023

Michael J. Nier, 51, of Waterloo, IL, passed away at his home on Friday May 5, 2023.  Michael was born on August 5, 1971 to James and Sharon Nier, nee Liley and his father precedes him in death.

Michael grew up in Swansea, IL and graduated from Belleville West High School.  In his spare time, he enjoyed game nights with his...

Joan Lee Duren

Joan Lee Duren

Apr 26, 2023

Joan Lee Duren, nee Vogt, 85, of Red Bud, IL, passed away on Wednesday April 26, 2023, at Mercy Hospital in St. Louis, MO. Joan was born on June 14, 1937, in Centerville, IL to Irvin and Minnie Vogt and they precede her in death. Joan was also preceded in death by her husband Charles David Duren, her father-in-law Rex...

Frederick "Fritz" L. Moessinger, Sr.

Frederick "Fritz" L. Moessinger, Sr.

Apr 14, 2023

Frederick Louis “Fritz” Moessinger, Sr., 62, of Millstadt, IL, passed away on Friday April 14, 2023, at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital in O’Fallon, IL. He was born on August 30, 1960, in Belleville, IL to Frederick J. and Betty J. Moessinger, nee Gonzalez and they precede him in death.

Fred loved his career as a truck driver and most recently drove for...

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