April 28, 1945 — May 17, 2026 Glenn W. Koester, 81, of Evansville, Illinois, passed away at 5:43 pm, Sunday, May 17, 2026 at Sparta Community Hospital, Sparta, Illinois. He was born to the late William and Ella (nee Hartmann) Koester on April 28, 1945 in Red Bud, Illinois. Glenn married Mary Haase […]
Marsha Jean Link, 81, of Chester, Illinois, spirit was set free at 11:55 pm, Tuesday, May 12, 2026, at Three Springs Senior Living and Rehabilitation in Chester, Illinois, surrounded by the prayers and love of her family. Her family takes comfort in knowing that her beautiful spirit is now restored and with the Lord. Marsha
Dale R. Grott, 90, of Chester, Illinois, passed away at 1:50 pm, Sunday, May 10, 2026 at Mercy Southeast Hospital in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. He was born to the late Stephen and Helena “Lena” (nee Bessen) Grott on June 8, 1935 in Chester, Illinois. Dale married Alice Raav on August 25, 1956 at Mary Help
Anthony “Tony” Gerard Melliere, 62, of Prairie du Rocher, Illinois, passed away at 4:19 am, Saturday, May 9, 2026, at his residence. He was born to Norman “Boog-a-loo” and Mary (nee Rickert) Melliere on June 3, 1963, in Red Bud, Illinois. Tony had worked as a water tower painter for 25 years. Tony was a
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KIT W. BIERI, 68, of Prairie du Rocher, Illinois, passed away at 10:45 am, Friday, May 8, 2026, surrounded by his family at his brother’s home. He was born to the late Raymond A. and Arlene J. (nee Dutton) Bieri on September 21, 1957, in St. Louis, Missouri. Kit had worked as a truck driver
Martha Ann Odom, 72, of Sparta, Illinois, passed away at 9:20 am, Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at her residence. She was born to the late James Vernon and Ammie Ruby (nee Pratt) Farris on June 23, 1953 in Washington, Iowa. Martha married John Alan Odom on July 25, 1987; he survives. She
Willard E. Guebert, 93, of Red Bud, Illinois, passed away at 11:35 am, Friday, May 1, 2026, at La Bella of Freeburg. He was born to the late Theodore E. and Amelia M. (nee Blumenschein) Guebert on February 14, 1933, in Red Bud, Illinois. Willard married Susan Kruse on July 25, 1981 at St.
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Margaret “Jane” Kipp, 88, of Chester, Illinois, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 1, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family. Though her family deeply mourns her passing, they take peace in knowing she is now at rest with our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Jane was born in Murphysboro, Illinois on July 19,
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Jack R. Houghlan, 59, of Chester, Illinois, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, April 26, 2026 with his family by his side. He was born to the late Jack and Janet (nee Huie) Houghlan on December 17, 1966 in DuQuoin, Illinois. Jack had worked for Illinois Department of Natural Resources. He was of Christian
September 13, 1941 — April 22, 2026 Ruma CAROL ANN HESS, 84, of Ruma, Illinois, passed away at 10:52 am, Wednesday, April 22, 2026, at Red Bud Regional Hospital, Red Bud, Illinois. Carol was born to the late Wilfred C. and Lucille O. (nee Auer) Bielefeld on September 13, 1941, in Prairie du Rocher,
