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

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...

Dennis C. Skaer

Dennis C. Skaer

Feb 2, 2025

Dennis C. Skaer, 62, of Millstadt, IL, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family on Sunday February 2, 2025, in St. Louis, MO. Dennis was born on June 6, 1962, in Belleville, IL to Ernest “Ernie” and Clara Mae (Roos) Skaer and his father precedes him in death. Dennis was also preceded in death by his grandparents, Orlin and...

Michael P. Magers

Michael P. Magers

Jan 21, 2025

Michael P. Magers, 79, of Chester, Illinois, passed away at 3:13 p.m. on Tuesday, January 21, 2025, at Three Springs Senior Living and Rehabilitation in Chester, Illinois. He was born to the late Henry and Rachel (nee Moll) Magers on March 17, 1945, in Red Bud, Illinois.

 

Michael married Donna Kueker Schuwerk on October 11, 1980 in Chester, Illinois; she survives.

 

Michael...

George H. Holle, Jr.

George H. Holle, Jr.

Jan 10, 2025

George H. Holle, Jr., 73, of Belleville, IL, passed away peacefully at his home, with his loving family by his side, on Friday January 10, 2025. He was born on May 16, 1951, in Belleville, IL to George H. Holle, Sr. and Virginia Holle, nee Green, and his parents precede him in death. George was also preceded in death by...

Robert C. Touchette

Robert C. Touchette

Jan 9, 2025

Robert Charles Touchette 83, of Belleville, Illinois, passed away on Thursday January 9, 2025 in St. Louis, MO. 

Bob was a loving husband, father, and Papa. He loved spending time with his family.

Bob grew up in Millstadt, IL. After graduating from Belleville Township High School, he attended Southern Illinois University where he received his degree in Zoology. After graduating he enlisted...

Georgann L. Walker

Georgann L. Walker

Dec 31, 2024

Georgann Laverne Walker, nee Douglas, 75, of Swansea, IL passed away peacefully on Tuesday December 31, 2024. Georgann was born on October 27, 1949, in East St. Louis, IL to Clifford and Verna Lou (Krause) Douglas and her parents precede her in death. She was also preceded in death by her brothers: Clifford Douglas and Stephen Douglas, her friend and...

Ruth S. Speichinger

Ruth S. Speichinger

Dec 26, 2024

Ruth Stella Speichinger, nee Kreher, 93, of Millstadt, IL, passed away peacefully on Thursday December 26, 2024. Ruth was born on March 27, 1931, in Prairie du Long Township, IL to Edward and Mathilda (Maurer) Kreher and her parents precede her in death. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Robert Speichinger, son-in-law, Wayne Lanter, her father and...

Richard E. Bonn

Richard E. Bonn

Dec 9, 2024

Richard E. Bonn, 71, of Millstadt, IL, passed away peacefully at his home on Monday December 9, 2024. Richard was born on June 19, 1953, in Belleville, IL to Harold and Shirley (Bayer) Bonn and his parents precede him in death.

Richard spent his working years with the Monsanto Company until his retirement. Music was a large part of his life...

Ronald E. Lee

Ronald E. Lee

Dec 3, 2024

Ronald E. Lee, 84, of Belleville, IL, passed away peacefully on Tuesday December 3, 2024, in Columbia, IL. Ron was born on October 11, 1940, in Sikeston, MO to William and Helen (Noles) Lee and his parents precede him in death. He was also preceded in death by his daughter, Annette Rene Weik.

Ron grew up in East St. Louis, IL....

Sr. Mary Gemma Robinson

Sr. Mary Gemma Robinson

Dec 2, 2024

Sr. Mary Gemma Robinson, SSpSAp, formerly Jean Ann Robinson, 91, of Mt. Grace Convent in St. Louis, MO, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving Sisters and caregivers in the afternoon of Monday December 2, 2024. Sr. Mary Gemma was born in St. Louis, MO on July 9, 1933, to Scott and Hazel (Levine) Robinson and her parents precede her...

Donna E. Pairan

Donna E. Pairan

Nov 24, 2024

Donna E. Pairan, nee Hollis, 85, of O’Fallon, IL, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 24, 2024, in Shiloh, IL. Donna was born on August 24, 1939, in Chillicothe, OH to Roy and Jennie (Gatten) Hollis and her parents preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by an infant son and her uncle, Raymond Gatten.

Donna was born...

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