Heather Marie Althoff, 43, of Fenton Missouri, passed away at 8:15 am, Thursday, June 25, 2026, at her residence. She was born to Mark D. and Pam (nee Albertson) Lance on November 24, 1982, in Paducah, Kentucky. Heather was a force of nature—a hardworking, brilliantly creative, and artistic soul with a big personality […]
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Thomas Lee Yates, 73, passed away peacefully on June 28, 2026, at Carbondale Memorial Hospital. He was born on August 10, 1952, to Jesse and Jane Yates of Mount Pleasant. Thomas lived a life centered on family, hard work, and a deep appreciation for the outdoors. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother,
Joan Marie Prigge, 84, of Red Bud, Illinois, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by her loving family on June 26, 2026. Joan was born on March 8, 1942, in Red Bud. She spent her life in the community she loved, where she built a life centered on faith, family, and friendship. Joan
May 14, 1934 — Jun 19, 2026 John Robert Beck, M.D., 92, of Chester, Illinois, died peacefully on the evening of June 19, 2026. John was born in Dayton, Ohio, to Leonard and Mildred Beck. He attended the University of Dayton before earning his medical degree from Marquette University School of Medicine in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
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Jun 27, 1953 — Jun 18, 2026 Red Bud MICHAEL J. MARTIN, 72, of Red Bud, Illinois, passed away at 6:32 pm, Thursday, June 18, 2026, at Red Bud Regional Hospital, Red Bud, Illinois. He was born to the late Clarence “Michael” and Stella (nee Ryterski) Martin on June 27, 1953, in St. Louis, Missouri.
Donald R. Ruch, 69, of Chester, Illinois, passed away at 3:40 am, Monday, June 15, 2026, at his residence. He was born to the late Velroy and Clementine (nee Lankford) Ruch on December 10, 1956, in Perryville, Missouri. Donald married Gail Korando on February 26, 1977, in Kaskaskia Island, Illinois; she survives. Donald
Carol Louise (nee Rheinecker) Miller, 85, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, in Orlando, Florida. She was born on October 2, 1940, in Red Bud, Illinois. Known for her nurturing heart and kindness, Carol touched the lives of everyone around her. She graduated from Precious Blood High School in Ruma,
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A funeral will be held Monday, June 1, 2026 for 60-year-old Donald Allen McCormick of Chester, Illinois, who passed away at 6:31 pm, Saturday, May 23, 2026 at his residence. He was born July 29, 1965 in Chester, Illinois to the late Donald Ray and Irene June (nee Gretzmacher) McCormick. Donald was injured
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Paul H. Kohlberg, 88, of Florissant, Missouri, passed away at 6:23 am, Monday, May 25, 2026, at his residence. He was born to the late Harry and Dorothy (nee Pautler) Kohlberg on April 22, 1938, in Red Bud, Illinois. Paul was united in marriage to Mary Jo Schaub on August 21, 1971, in
Michael L. Long, 67, of Evansville, Illinois, passed away at 12:42 pm, Monday, May 25, 2026 at his residence. He was born to the late Charles J. and Wanda K. (nee Heuman) Long on November 7, 1958 in Red Bud, Illinois. Michael was a member of St. Boniface Catholic Church in Evansville, Illinois. He enjoyed
