OBITUARIES

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

Joseph Thomas Hampel

Joseph Thomas Hampel

Jun 3, 2025

Joseph Thomas Hampel, 46, of Brentwood, MO, passed away peacefully in St. Louis, MO on Tuesday June 3, 2025. Joseph was born on September 21, 1978, in St. Louis, MO to Paul W. and Mary F. (Newport) Hampel and his parents precede him in death.

Joseph was fortified with the sacraments of the Holy Mother Church prior to his passing. He...

Christian Scott Courtney

Christian Scott Courtney

Jun 2, 2025

Christian Scott Courtney, 48, of Fairview Heights, IL, passed away on Monday June 2, 2025. Christian was born on March 8, 1977, in Centralia, IL to Scott and Rebecca (Wildhaber) Courtney and his parents survive. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Joe and Doris Wildhaber and his paternal grandparents, Lee and Patricia Courtney.

Christian grew up in Swansea,...

Brian D. Barnes, Sr.

Brian D. Barnes, Sr.

May 26, 2025

Brian David Barnes, Sr., 70, of Millstadt, IL, passed away peacefully on Monday May 26, 2025, in St. Louis, MO. Brian was born on September 3, 1954, in St. Louis MO, to Allen S. and Evelyn R. (Limpert) Barnes and his father precedes him in death.

Brian was a veteran of the United States Air Force and bravely served his country...

Richard E. Aubuchon

Richard E. Aubuchon

May 24, 2025

Richard E. Aubuchon, 80, of Watertown, WI, passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday May 24, 2025. Richard was born on February 7, 1945, in Festus, MO to Earl and Estelle (Roth) Aubuchon and his parents precede him in death. He was also preceded in death by his brothers, James and Donald Aubuchon.

Richard grew up in Crystal City, MO....

Kathleen Ann Brunk

Kathleen Ann Brunk

May 13, 2025

Kathleen Ann Brunk, nee O’Donnell, 78, of Festus, MO passed away peacefully on Tuesday May 13, 2025, in Freeburg, IL. Kathleen was born on April 7, 1947, in Chicago, IL to Thomas and Norma Jean (Clark) O’Donnell and her parents precede her in death. She was also preceded in death by her brother, Daniel O’Donnell.

Kathleen grew up in Maryland Heights,...

Monique E. Fickel-Biggerstaff

Monique E. Fickel-Biggerstaff

May 8, 2025

Monique (Nickie) Elizabeth Fickel-Biggerstaff, nee Piot, 66, of Belleville, IL, passed away peacefully in St. Louis, MO on Thursday May 8, 2025. Nickie was born on January 4, 1959, in Belleville, IL to Orville and Eleanor (Eugea) Piot and her parents precede her in death. She was also preceded in death by her husbands: Brian T. Fickel and Michael Biggerstaff.

Nickie...

Marilyn P. Beil

Marilyn P. Beil

Apr 21, 2025

Marilyn Phyllis Beil, nee Buerk, 94, of Millstadt, IL, passed away peacefully at the Dammert Care Center in Belleville, IL on April 21st. Marilyn was born on July 2, 1930, in East St. Louis, IL to Charles and Pauline (Kottmann) Buerk and her parents precede her in death. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 72 years,...

Michael P. Sullivan

Michael P. Sullivan

Apr 10, 2025

Michael P. Sullivan, 70, of Collinsville, IL, passed away at his home on Thursday April 10, 2025. He was born on February 4, 1955, in Naples, Italy to Jerry and Christine (Heideman) Sullivan and his parents precede him in death. He was also preceded in death by his son, Kelly Sullivan and his brother-in-law, John Bruno.

Michael was a U.S. Navy...

Doris D. Lafitte

Doris D. Lafitte

Apr 4, 2025

Doris D. Lafitte, nee Catlett, 83, of East Carondelet, IL, passed away peacefully at home on Friday April 4, 2025. Doris was born on January 14, 1942, in Desoto, MO to Joseph and Mildred (Glover) Catlett and her parents precede her in death. She was also preceded in death by her beloved husband, Henri Lafitte whom she married on July...

John Isadore Ilya Mendel

John Isadore Ilya Mendel

Mar 26, 2025

John I. Mendel, 21, of Peoria, IL passed away peacefully on Wednesday March 26, 2025.

He was born in Nizhniy Novgorod, Russia on June 9, 2003. He was a successful car salesman in Peoria, IL.

He is survived by his parents, Joe and Mary Mendel of Chesterfield, MO, his brothers: Mike Wilson (Beth Rapoff) and Matthew Mendel, nephew and niece Finn and...

Eugene A. Miller, Jr.

Eugene A. Miller, Jr.

Mar 26, 2025

Eugene Alvin Miller, Jr., 72, of Cahokia Heights, IL, passed away on Wednesday March 26, 2025, in St. Louis, MO. Eugene was born on March 11, 1953, to Eugene and Mary Miller, Sr. and his parents precede him in death. He was also preceded in death by his beloved wife, Helen Miller (nee, Marquardt) in 2022.

Eugene worked for many years...

Francis E. Marks

Francis E. Marks

Mar 21, 2025

Francis E. “Frank” Marks, 76, of Cahokia Heights, IL, passed away at his home on Friday March 21, 2025. Frank was born on August 13, 1948, in St. Louis, MO to Francis O. and Julia R. (Banta) Marks and his parents precede him in death. He was also preceded in death by his beloved wife, Peggy Joan (Robinson) Marks, his...

Scott Eugene Reeves

Scott Eugene Reeves

Mar 16, 2025

Scott Eugene Reeves, 65, of Ellis Grove, IL, passed away peacefully on Sunday March 16, 2025 in Columbia, IL.  Scott was born on September 30, 1959 in Poplar Bluff, MO to Garland and Bonnie (Burton) Reeves and his parents precede him in death.  Scott is survived by his stepfather, Fred Fohrell.

Cremation has taken place.

Hoffen Funeral Home is in charge of...

Celeste D. Krausz

Celeste D. Krausz

Mar 15, 2025

Celeste Dorothy Krausz, nee Boad, 92, of Waterloo, IL, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 15, 2025, with family by her side. Celeste was born on June 8, 1932, in Summerfield, IL to William P. and Mary R. (Kehrer) Boad and they precede her in death. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Clyde C. Krausz, Jr. and...

Vickie S. Harvey

Vickie S. Harvey

Mar 7, 2025

Vickie S. Harvey, 65, of Sparta, IL, passed away peacefully at home on Friday March 7, 2025. She was born on February 8, 1960, to Orval and Betty (Robinson) Harvey and they precede her in death. She was also preceded in death by her brother, Dale Harvey.

Vickie always enjoyed being at home. She loved to work jigsaw puzzles and work...

Brenda D. Harrison

Brenda D. Harrison

Mar 1, 2025

Brenda Darlene Harrison, nee Hill, 74, of Millstadt, IL, passed away peacefully, surrounded by loved ones, on Saturday March 1, 2025. Brenda was born in St. Louis, MO on September 13, 1950, to James and Bonnie (Vandriest) Hill and they precede her in death. She was also preceded in death by her beloved son, Michael Harrison, and her beloved siblings,...

Anita L. Benz

Anita L. Benz

Feb 24, 2025

Anita L. Benz, 78, of Belleville, IL, passed away on Monday February 24, 2025, at her home.

Anita’s life was dedicated to her children, grandchildren and the Lord.

She was born in Ohio and lived in the country outside of Cincinnati. She later became a military spouse and traveled all over the country.

Her first career was as a beautician and then she...

Troy S. Aye

Troy S. Aye

Feb 15, 2025

Troy S. Aye, 55, of Swansea, IL, passed away in St. Louis, MO, on Saturday February 15, 2025, surrounded by his loved ones. Troy was born in Belleville, IL on January 20, 1970, to William E. and Wendy (Steiner) Aye, Jr. and his mother precedes him in death. Troy was also preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, William E....

Shirley A. Rich

Shirley A. Rich

Feb 14, 2025

Shirley A. Rich (nee Weber), 94, of Litchfield, IL, formerly of Alton and Godfrey, IL, passed away peacefully on Friday February 14, 2025, in Litchfield, IL. Shirley was born on January 1, 1931, in Alton, IL to Ernest and Loretta (Roach) Weber. Her parents precede her in death as well as her beloved husband, Russell F. Rich, her sisters: Betty...

Phyllis Diane Hoepfinger

Phyllis Diane Hoepfinger

Feb 11, 2025

Phyllis Diane Hoepfinger, nee McNabb, 85, of Millstadt, IL, passed away peacefully on Tuesday February 11, 2025, in Lebanon, IL. Phyllis was born on October 12, 1939, in St. Louis, MO to Dorsey and Helen (Starks) McNabb and her parents precede her in death. She was also preceded in death by most of her family including her beloved husband, Howard...

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