Belleville, IL Obituaries

Freeburg, Illinois — Jozie Lee Kraemer, age 9, born February 24, 2017 in Shiloh, IL, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, surrounded by the endless love of her family. After a courageous...

Walter “Joe” Janik Jr., 77, of Swansea, IL, passed away on Thursday, April 9, 2026 at his residence in Swansea, IL. Joe was born June 11, 1948 in East St. Louis, IL to Walter Joseph Sr. and Lucille E...

Joy was born on November 7, 1965, at Patrick Air Force Base in Florida to David Gene and Sue Albertha (Jenkins) Chism. On June 7, 1986, she married Don Farley, in Belleville, Illinois. Together, they...

Jill Yvonne Jacquot, 80, of Belleville, Illinois, born April 2, 1946, in St. Clair County, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, April 3, 2026. Jill was born to Sadie and Harry “Bud” Jacquot of E...

Madeline Adele Brewer, 96, of Belleville, IL, passed away on Monday, April 6, 2026 at Evelyn’s House in Creve Coeur, MO. Madeline was born October 7, 1929 in Lebanon, IL to Francis Edward Sr. and Ge...

Virginia “Ginger” Elizabeth O’Malley, 83, of Dupo, IL, passed away on Wednesday, April 1, 2026 in Mercy South Hospital in St. Louis, MO. Ginger was born February 22, 1943 in East St. Louis, IL to Omer...

Gary Alan Popp, 70, of Millstadt, IL, passed away at his home, surrounded by his loving family on Tuesday, March 31, 2026. Gary was born January 24, 1956, in Belleville, IL to Robert T. and Betty J....

Deborah Ann Lydens, 76, formerly of Fairview Heights, IL, passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, March 23, 2026 at her residence in Collinsville, IL. Debbie was born July 19, 1949, in East St....

Celeste M. “Cissy” (nee Sullivan) Stiehl, formerly of Belleville, Illinois, born September 7, 1925, died on March 22, 2026, at her home at Meridian Village Retirement Community in Glen Carbon, Illinoi...

John Paul Polizzi, 74, of Waterloo, IL, passed away on Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at Community Care Center of Lemay of St. Louis, MO. John was born March 4, 1952 in St. Louis, MO of Phillip and Theresa ...

Lawrence Dale “Larry” Loiseau, 96, of Millstadt, IL passed away on March 16, 2026 at Cedarhurst Senior Living in Bethalto, IL. He was born on September 1, 1929 in East St. Louis to the late Henry John...

Anna Lee Reichling (nee Nelson) passed away on March 11, 2026, at the age of 91. Anna is survived by her sons, Ronnie (special friend, Sue), Danny, and Timmy (Cindy) all of Belleville, IL and a broth...

Ronald M. Lowe, 91, of Millstadt, IL, passed away on Saturday, March 7, 2026 at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, MO. Ron was born August 17, 1934 in Belleville, IL to W. Richard and Viola (Kaemme...

Mary Ann Atkins, 59, of Belleville, IL, passed away on Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at her residence. Mary was born September 23, 1966 in Centreville, IL, to Glenn and Virginia (Overturf) Robinson. They ...

Teresa Kimberly Seavey, 59, of East Carondelet, IL, passed away on Monday, March 2, 2026 at her residence. Teresa was born October 31, 1966, in St. Louis, MO to Frank and Hildegard (Eidel) Seavey. T...

Richard Dale Travous, 84, of Belleville, IL, passed away on Saturday, February 28, 2026 at Memorial Hospital in Belleville, IL. Richard was born on July 31, 1941 in Belleville, IL to George and Vera...

Kenneth Wayne Patterson, Sr., 82, of Waterloo, IL, passed away on Friday, February 20, 2026 at Mercy Hospital South in St. Louis, MO, surrounded by his loving family. Kenneth was born September 1, 1...

Todd Andrew Barts, 62, of Belleville, IL, passed away on Thursday, February 19, 2026 at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, MO. Todd was born December 12, 1963 in Belleville, IL to Donald R. and Car...

Sandra "Joan" Denton December 12, 1939 – February 16, 2026 Sandra “Joan” Denton, 86, of Columbia, formerly of Fairview Heights, IL, passed away on Monday, February 16, 2026 at Freeburg Care Center i...

Mary Jo Hrabusicky, 73, of Okawville, IL, passed away on Monday, February 9, 2026 at her residence surrounded by her loving family. Mary was born August 21, 1952 in East St. Louis, IL to Cletus J. ...

Jeffrey Martin Willhite, born on October 24, 1959, passed away on February 10, 2026, at the age of 66. Jeffrey was a resident of Belleville, Illinois.

Joyce Elaine Steffenauer, 80, passed away on Saturday, February 7, 2026 at Memorial Hospital in Shiloh, IL. Joyce was born February 13, 1945 in East St. Louis, IL to Henry L. and Verdie A. (Tillman) ...

Celebrating the Life of Shella E. Collins Shella E. Collins (née Johnson), age 81, passed away peacefully on February 6, 2026, at Mercy South Hospital in St. Louis, MO, surrounded by the warmth and l...

Karen K. Koesterer, 82, of Belleville, IL, passed away on Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at her residence. Karen was born April 8, 1943 in Belleville, IL to Willard and Evelyn (Westwood) Cook. They prece...

Robert Theodore Popp, 93, of Belleville, IL, passed away on Monday, February 2, 2026, at his residence, surrounded by his loving family. Robert was born October 21, 1932, in Belleville, IL to Willia...

Ardith Lee Allen, 69, of Cahokia Heights, IL, passed away on Friday, January 30, 2026 at her residence. Ardith was born March 17, 1956 in Belleville, IL to Eulis and Lounelle (Brock) Jones. They pre...

Joanne Louise Virginia Escobedo, 91, of Belleville, IL, passed away on Friday, January 30, 2026 at EverVella of Swansea. Joanne was born January 3, 1935 in Belleville, IL to Roy and Estella (Waigand)...

John Lewis Manche July 14, 1934 – January 27, 2026 John Lewis Manche was born on July 14, 1934, in Medina, Illinois, to Francis M. Manche and Elva Manche (née Green). He passed away peacefully on Jan...

Henri Albery Ledee, 90, of Belleville, IL, passed away on Monday, January 26, 2026, at HSHS St. Elizabeth’s Hospital in O’Fallon, IL. Henri was born in Vitet, Saint Barthelemy to Henri Gregoire and ...

Jerry G. Hettenhausen, 66, of Belleville, IL, passed away on Monday, January 26, 2026, at Select Specialty Hospital in Town and Country, MO. Jerry was born on July 4, 1959, in Belleville, IL, to Walt...

Geoffrey G. Schmidt, 68, of Swansea, IL, passed away on Sunday, January 25, 2026 at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, MO. He was born November 28, 1957, in E. St. Louis, IL to Robert L. and Patric...

Bonnie L. Husted, 91, formerly of Cahokia, IL, passed away on Thursday, January 22, 2026, at Garden Place of Waterloo. Bonnie was born November 4, 1934, in Orion, IL to John and Helen (Humphrey) ...

Judith “Judy” Ann Isaak, 63, of Granite City, IL, passed away on Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at her residence, surrounded by her loving family. Judy was born December 28, 1962 in Belleville, IL to Norm...

Nancy Ann Viehman, born July 27, 1938 in Belleville, IL, first born child to her parents Robert G. Osborne & Virginia E. Osborne (Frech). She was preceded in death by her parents and younger brother, ...

Wendy G. Williams, 58, of Belleville, IL, passed away on Sunday, January 18, 2026 in Cahokia, IL. Wendy was born October 19, 1967 in E. St. Louis, IL to Joseph Walter Lutker Jr. and Judy Rae Ledbett...

Walter Richard Cempura, LtCol USAF, Retired, a loving husband, father, grandfather and uncle passed away peacefully on January 14, 2026 with his wife and son by his side. Walter’s hard work, generosi...

Francis “Frank” J. Pawloski, 80, of Belleville, IL, passed away on Sunday, January 11, 2026, at EverVella of Swansea. Frank was born November 19, 1945 in E. St. Louis, IL to John Francis and Regina (...

Tony D. Hill, born November 29, 1945 in Naples, Texas to the union of Dock and Dinah (Johns) Hill. He attended school in East St. Louis, IL. and is a 1964 graduate of the Lincoln Senior High School. I...

James “Jimmy Ray” R. Bateman Sr., 85, of New Baden, IL, passed away on Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at Memorial Hospital in Belleville, IL. Jimmy was born January 3, 1941 in Fairfield, MO to Henry F. ...

Alice A. Gyerman (nee Kutzner), 94, of Belleville, IL passed away peacefully on January 7, 2026. She is preceded in death by her parents, Albert and Jewel Kutzner and her husband, Elmer “Mike” Gyerma...

Joyce Lea Warren (nee Eggers) passed away January 6, 2026 with family by her side at Memorial Hospital in Belleville, IL. Joyce loved dancing. She choreographed both line dances and dances for couple...

Robert “Bob” Hackman, 83, of Belleville, IL passed away peacefully on Monday, January 5, 2026 after a brief illness. He is preceded in death by his parents, Elmer and Valarian Hackman and a brother, ...

Anna “Toni” A. Brendel, 94, of Belleville, IL, passed away on Friday, January 2, 2026 at EverVella of Swansea. Toni was born February 26, 1931 in St. Louis, MO to John C. and Anna (Dagelmann) Fische...

Gregory F. Woolery, 70, of Belleville, IL, passed away at his residence on Thursday, December 25, 2025, surrounded by his family. Greg was born January 7, 1955, in Belleville, IL to Charles and Flore...

John A. Myers, 65, of Fariview Heights, IL, passed away on Wednesday, December 23, 2025 at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, MO. John was born March 11, 1960 in Winnie, TX to Hollis and Marla (Re...

Betty Jo Ann Brammer, 66, of Belleville, IL, passed away on Sunday, December 21, 2025 at Caseyville Nursing and Rehabilitation in Caseyville, IL. Betty was born November 23, 1959 in Belleville, IL to...

Lavon M. Pitts, 79, of O’Fallon, IL, passed away on Friday, December 19, 2025 at Countryside Manor in Mt. Vernon, IL. Lavon was born September 7, 1946 in St. Louis, MO to Seth C. and Mabel (Cutler) ...

Maxine Fern Matl, 93, of Shiloh, IL, formerly of Belleville, IL, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at Addington Place of Shiloh, IL. Maxine was born April 8, 1932 in Gr...

Our loving mother, Joyce Ann Davis (nee Lehman), age 85, born October 28, 1940 of Belleville, IL, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 12, 2025, in her home. She was always someone her kids coul...

Anita Mae Lowe, 85, of Caseyville, IL, formerly of Collinsville, IL, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 10, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Anita was born January 14, 1940 in Ft. M...