Thomas Earl Berens

Thomas Earl Berens of Mascoutah, Illinois passed away on Friday, June 29, 2018 at St. Elizabeths Hospital in OFallon, Illinois, having attained the age of 68 years, 8 months and 18 days.

Born on October 11, 1949 in St. Louis, Missouri, he was the son of Earl Herman and Lola Marie Berens, nee Draggon.

Thomas was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps and a self-employed plumber.

Preceding him in death were his parents and his brother-in-law, Michael Cassin.

Surviving are his children, Sandy (Jaime) Salinas of Mascoutah, Illinois and Alison (Alec) Wiedau of New Baden, Illinois; his sister, Linda Cassin of Belleville, Illinois; his grandchildren, Samuel Salinas, Caden "Riley" Salinas, Amelia Salinas, all of Mascoutah, Illinois and Georgia Wiedau of New Baden, Illinois and his best friend, Margo Alderson of Smithton, Illinois.

All services will be private.

The Creason Funeral Home in Millstadt, Illinois is in charge of arrangements.