Heil-Schuessler Funeral Home in Marissa, IL

Virginia Juenger

September 19, 1918 - May 21, 2013

Virginia "Sis" Ada, nee Erb, Juenger, 94 of Marissa, IL; born September 19, 1918 to J. George and Ella, nee Bollmeier, Erb on Lehr Road in Washington County, IL was called home to live with her heavenly father on May 21, 2013. Virginia was preceded in death by her three brothers – Harold, Vernon and Renald Erb, her husband Armin N. Juenger and a daughter-in-law Theresa Juenger. Surviving is...
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James L. "Bear" Long

May 19, 1955 - May 3, 2013

James L. "Bear" Long, age 57, born May 19, 1955 in Mt. Vernon, IL died Friday, May 3, 2013 at Sparta Community Hospital in Sparta, IL. Mr. Long had worked in construction but had also worked as a computer webpage designer. He was also a U.S. Army veteran. "Bear", as he was known is survived by his wife, Beverly (Kane) Long of Marissa, IL who he married on January 17, 1997 in Belleville, IL,...
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Vernon "Strawberry" Edwards

June 27, 1937 - April 25, 2013

Vernon Lee "Strawberry" Edwards, 77, of Marissa, IL; born June 27, 1935 in St. Louis, MO; passed away on Thursday, April 25, 2013 at Sparta Community Hospital in Sparta, IL. Mr. Edwards was a retired coal mine manager. He currently enjoyed working a Buchheits Farm Supply Store in Sparta, IL. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge and was a Shriner. He is preceded in death by his parents...
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Theresa "Terry" Juenger

March 7, 1947 - April 15, 2013

Theresa J. "Terry", nee Clark, Juenger, 66, of Marissa, IL; born March 7, 1947 in Fargo, North Dakota; passed away on Monday, April 15, 2013 at Memorial Hospital in Belleville, IL. Mrs. Juenger was a homemaker. She was a member of the Eastern Star; Sparta Eagles and Lifetime member of Sparta VFW. She was preceded in death by her father Thomas Clark. Her mother Doris, nee Thompson, Broderick. ...
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Gladys Risley

June 15, 1931 - April 9, 2013

Gladys Marie, nee Wilkerson, Risley, 81; of Marissa, IL; born June 15, 1931 in Lively Grove, IL; passed away at the Columbia Rehab and Nursing Home in Columbia, IL. Mrs. Risley was a homemaker. She was a member of the Clairman Baptist Church and in later years attended the First Baptist Church of Marissa. Gladys loved spending time in the kitchen cooking and especially baking pies. She also...
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Billy Denison

October 30, 1926 - April 4, 2013

Billy Barnes Denison, 86, of Venedy, IL; born October 30, 1926 in Waco, TX; passed away on Thursday, April 4, 2013 at Memorial Hospital in Belleville, IL. Mr. Denison was a teacher. He taught History, Spanish and German at the Sunnydale Academy in Centraila, MO. He a member of the Seventh Day Adventist Church and he attended Trinity United Church of Christ in Biddleborn ,IL. He is preceded in...
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June Juenger

September 6, 1931 - March 27, 2013

June Frieda, nee Sinn, Juenger, 81, born on September 6th, 1931, formerly of Marissa, Illinois, passed away peacefully on March 27th, 2013 at Chandler Regional Hospital in Arizona. She was one of the identical twin girls born to Alma and Henry Sinn. June lived in Denver with her daughter, Stephanie for the past 23 years but they most recently moved to the Phoenix area to enjoy the warm winters....
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Linda Leemon

February 18, 1949 - March 9, 2013

Mrs. Linda Laumbattus Leemon of Wellington, Florida died March 9th, 2013 after suffering a stroke. She was born in Macomb, IL on Feb 18, 1949 the 1st of three children of Emmett E. Laumbattus and Winona Schott Laumbattus. She was the beloved wife of Charles L. Leemon and devoted mother of Edward (Ted) C. Leemon. She is survived by her husband, her mother and father; her sister, Kimberly...
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Jennie Mount

October 17, 1917 - March 9, 2013

Jennie, nee Saiebilski, Mount; 95, of Marissa, IL; born October 17, 1917 in Royalton, IL; passed away on Saturday, March 09, 2013 at the Randolph County Care Center in Sparta, IL. Mrs. Mount was a beautician. She was a member of St. Agatha Catholic Church in New Athens, IL. Jennie loved playing bingo and fishing in year retirement years. She is preceded in death by her parents Steve and...
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D. Frederick Keim

May 13, 1918 - February 19, 2013

Dorris Frederick Daniel Keim, 94, of Marissa, Illinois, died at 11:00p.m. at Sparta Community Hospital in Sparta, Illinois. He was born on May 13, 1918 to Frederick Michael Keim and Emma, nee Kunze, Keim in Marissa, Illinois. He worked 34 years in the United States Postal Service and served 4 years in the military. He was a member and past president of the Marissa Lions Club, Marissa Rotary...
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Mary Louise Church

August 13, 1923 - February 16, 2013

Mary Louise, nee Been, Church, 89, of Belleville, IL; formerly of Marissa, IL; born August 13, 1923 in Marissa, IL; passed away on Saturday, February 16, 2013 at St. Paul's Home in Belleville, IL. Mrs. Church was a homemaker. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of both Marissa and Fairview Heights, IL. Mary loved to sing and was well known for lending her voice for occasions such as...
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Verda Norine Been

June 12, 1921 - February 3, 2013

Verda Norine Been, 91, of Tulsa, OK, born June 12, 1921 in Washington County, Illinois, passed away Sunday, February 3, 2013 in Tulsa, OK. Verda retired as an accountant from American Airlines. She was a member of the Parkview Baptist Church in Tulsa, and a member and past officer of the local chapter of The American Business Women's Association. Verda was preceded in death by her husband,...
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Erwin Robert Steinheimer

November 24, 1937 - February 2, 2013

Erwin Robert Steinheimer, 75, of Marissa, IL; born November 24, 1937 in Belleville, IL; passed away on Saturday, February 2, 2013 at Sparta Community Hospital in Sparta, IL. Mr. Steinheimer was an auto worker retiring from General Motors. He was a member of Local UAW 2250. He was preceded in death by his parents Erwin and Virginia, nee Kline, Steinheimer. 1 brother and 1 sister. He is...
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Neal Allen Middendorf

August 19, 1954 - February 2, 2013

Neal A. Middendorf, 58, of Marissa, Illinois, born on August 19, 1954 in Red Bud, Illinois, passed away with his family by his side on Saturday, February 2, 2013. He was a member of St. Agatha Catholic Church, United Mine Workers Local #1870 and a member of Sheet Metal Workers Local #268. Neal, along with his son Travis, owned and operated Neal's Heating and Cooling, Inc. in Marissa, Illinois...
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Alan Schmidt

May 15, 1958 - January 22, 2013

Alan Charles Schmidt, 54, of Marissa, IL; born May 15, 1958 in Mehlville, MO; passed away on Tuesday, January 22, 2013 in Peoria, IL. Alan loved agriculture and was involved in it all of his life. He was a farmer and currently a regional manager with Specialized Fertilizer Products (SFP). He was a member of St. Agatha Catholic Church; Knights of Columbus and Sons of the American Legion and a...
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William Demsar

November 23, 1929 - January 20, 2013

William Demsar, 83, of Marissa, IL; born November 23, 1929 in West Frankfort, IL; passed away on Sunday, January 20, 2013 at St. Paul's Home in Belleville, IL. Mr. Demsar was the owner and operator of Demsar True Value Store. He was a member of the First Baptist Church in Marissa, IL. Mr. Demsar was a United States Army Veteran serving in the Korean Conflict. His is preceded in death by...
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Richard Blitz

July 18, 1949 - January 19, 2013

Richard Eugene Blitz, 63, of Belle, MO; born July 18, 1949 in Key West, FL; passed away on Saturday, January 19, 2013 at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, MO. Richard was preceded in death by his parents William T. and Betty Jean, nee Henderson, Blitz. He is survived by his wife Betty Jean, nee Tennyson, Blitz. His children – Bradley Blitz of Kansas City, MO; Traci Flowers of Raytown,...
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Dolores Nerone

March 25, 1932 - January 17, 2013

Dolores J., nee Isgrigg, Nerone; 80, of Marissa, IL; born March 25, 1932 in Marissa Township; passed away on Thursday, January 17, 2013 at her home. Mrs. Nerone was a homemaker. She was preceded in death by her parents Everett and Ola, nee Bilderback, Isgrigg. Her husband Robert Nerone. 3 brothers and 2 sisters. She is survived by her children – Robert (Jane) Deutschman of New Athens...
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Kenneth Frederick Lehman

January 27, 1933 - January 7, 2013

Kenneth Frederick Lehman, 79, of Marissa, IL; born January 27, 1933; passed away on Monday, January 7, 2013 at his home with his family by his side. Mr. Lehman was a coal miner and retired from Peabody Coal Company after 38 years. He was a United States Air Force Veteran. He was a member of Friedens United Church of Christ; the United Mine Workers Local Union 1148; the American Legion Robert F...
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Leonard Frank Erlinger

March 3, 1961 - January 6, 2013

Leonard Frank Erlinger, 51, of Lenzburg, IL; born March 3, 1961 in East St. Louis, IL; passed away on Sunday, January 6, 2013 at his home. He is survived by his parents Otto and Betty, nee Gibson, Erlinger of Venedy, IL. 1 sister – Theresa Lovelace of Lenzburg, IL. Visitation: Friends may call at Heil-Schuessler Funeral Home in Marissa, IL on Friday, January 11, 2013 from 2:00pm to 6...
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Earl Wesley Reynolds, Sr.

March 6, 1921 - December 24, 2012

Colonel (Ret.) Earl Wesley Reynolds, 91, passed into the next life on Christmas Eve, 2012, while residing at Dammert Geriatric Center at the Shrine of Our Lady of the Snows. He was born in Norwich, VT, on March 6, 1921, the son of Wilbur and Ormacinda (Edmands) Reynolds. Earl was the husband of Anne Virginia (McDermott) Reynolds and the father of Mary Anne Shaw, Patricia Evelyn Reynolds, and Earl...
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Robert Eckert

July 27, 1927 - November 3, 2012

Robert Wayne Eckert, 85, of Marissa, IL; born July 27, 1927 in Marissa, IL; passed away on Saturday, November 3, 2012 at Red Bud Regional Hospital in Red Bud , IL. Mr. Eckert was a bricklayer/foreman and landowner. He was a member of Tilden Presbyterian Church. He was a United States Army Veteran. He served as a Bank Director for Magna Bank and as a member of the board of directors of...
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Fern M. Simon

September 25, 1941 - October 29, 2012

Mrs. Fern Margaret, nee Dintelman, Simon, age 71, of Marissa,IL, born September 25, 1941 in Washington County, IL, died Monday, October 29, 2012 at Memorial Hospital in Belleville, IL She had worked as a book binder at a couple of area comic book factories. Fern was preceded in death by her parents, Earl and Luisa, nee Mazander, Dintelman, her husband, Marion Eugene Simon; her brother and...
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Mary Jane Lea

August 22, 1953 - October 20, 2012

Mary Jane, nee Randle, Lea; 59, of Tilden, IL; born August 22, 1953 in Belleville, IL to Verlin and Violet, nee Berberick, Randle; passed away on Saturday, October 20, 2012 at her home in Tilden. She married C. Harlon Lea on September 23, 1971. He preceded her in death on June 7, 2011. She is also preceded in death by her parents; her son – Christopher Lea. 2 sisters – Dawn Randle and...
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Amos Harris

September 11, 1940 - October 19, 2012

Amos Wade Harris, 72, of Marissa, IL; born September 11, 1940 in Marissa, IL; passed away on Friday, October 19, 2012 at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis with his family by his side. Mr. Harris was an entrepreneur. He owned and operated several businesses during his life, including restaurants and hair salons. He was a United States Navy Veteran. Amos was a member of the Masonic Lodge...
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Melissa K. Jarvis

July 14, 1972 - October 18, 2012

Miss Melissa K. Jarvis, age 40, of Lenzburg, IL born July 14, 1972 in E. St. Louis, IL, died Thursday, October 18, 2012 at MidWest Rehabilitation & Respiratory Center in Belleville, IL. She was preceded in death by her mother, Sandy A. (Ohms) Jarvis. Melissa is survived by her father and stepmother, Kenneth and Trudy Jarvis of Lenzburg, IL; brother William "Scott" Jarvis of Granite City,...
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Franklin Rogers

October 20, 1936 - October 2, 2012

Franklin D. Rogers, 75 of Marissa, IL; born October 20, 1936 in St. Louis, MO; passed away on Tuesday, October 2, 2012 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Belleville, IL. Frank was a dock hand for ABF. He later worked for Riess Ford in Marissa, IL. He was a United States Army Veteran. He was a member of Teamsters Local 916. Frank enjoyed hunting and fishing, especially with his grandchildren. ...
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Vivian Lea

September 27, 2012

Vivian Carol, Norris, Lea; 70, of Marissa, IL; born May 31, 1942 in Salem, MO; passed away on Thursday, September 27, 2012 at Sparta Community Hospital in Sparta, IL. Vivian was a cutter for the garment industry, later working as a waitress at the White Latern Resturaunt in Marissa. She was a member of the Tilden Presbyterian Church where she served as Deacon. She also belong to the Monday...
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Walter Lee "Sonny" Cross

October 6, 1924 - September 26, 2012

Walter "Sonny" Lee Cross, 87, of Marissa, IL; born October 6, 1924 in DuQuion, IL; passed away on September 26, 2012 at his home in Marissa, IL. Mr. Cross was a World War 2 United States Navy veteran serving in the South Pacific. He was a member of the Bricklayers Local 8. Sonny was an avid outdoorsman and loved fishing and hunting. He was preceded in death by his parents John and...
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Benny Lea

May 27, 1951 - September 21, 2012

Benny Lane Lea, 61, of Johannisburg, IL; born May 27, 1951 in LaFayette, GA; passed away on Friday, September 21, 2012 at his home. He is preceded in death by his parents – Terry and Lena, nee Smith, Lea. 1 brother – Harlon Lea. He is survived by his children – Faye (David) Rheinhardt of Red Bud, IL; Jeremy Lea; Erin Lea. 3 grandchildren – Josh Rheinhardt; Brandy Rheinhardt;...
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Raymond Mulholland

August 16, 1937 - September 12, 2012

Raymond C. Mulholland, 75, of rural Marissa, IL passed away Wednesday, September 12, 2012 at his home surrounded by family. He was born on the family farm west of Coulterville on February 16, 1937, son of Joe F. and Pearl, nee Hemphill, Mulholland. Ray was a 1955 graduate of Coulterville High School. He was united in marriage to Shirley Hermanns on April 7, 1956 at United Church of Christ in...
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Dorothy Campbell

July 17, 1921 - September 11, 2012

Dorothy Mae, nee Patton, Campbell; 91, of Marissa, IL born July 17, 1921 in Marissa, IL; passed away on September 11, 2012 at Red Bud Regional Hospital in Red Bud, IL. Ms. Campbell received her teaching degree from Southern Illinois Normal University and a Bachelors Degree from McKendree University. She started her career teaching in 2 different 1 room school houses. She taught in many...
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Delores Farmer

October 4, 1935 - September 8, 2012

FARMER Delores Marie "Tootie" Davis. Farmer, 76; of Sparta, IL; born October 4, 1935 in Marissa, Illinois; passed away on Saturday, September 8, 2012 at her home in Sparta IL. Mrs. Farmer was a homemaker. She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Sparta, IL She is preceded in death by her parents John and Mona, nee Kasperzick, Davis. Her husband David Lee Farmer whom she married on...
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Charles Coke

January 6, 1928 - September 1, 2012

COKE Charles A. L. Coke, 84, of Lenzburg, IL; born January 6, 1928 in Marissa, IL; passed away on Saturday, September 1, 2012 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Belleville, IL. Mr. Coke was laborer with Four Star Homes. He was a member of Laborers' Local 459 in Belleville, IL. He was a United States Army veteran and a member of the American Legion. He is preceded in death by his parents...
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Randall McBride

November 19, 1960 - August 9, 2012

Randall L. "Randy" McBride, 51, of Marissa, IL; born November 19, 1960 in Red Bud, IL; passed away on Thursday, August 9, 2012 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Belleville, IL. Randy or "Catfish", as he was known to his friends, loved his family and grandchildren. He was a welder by trade. He was an avid fisherman and enjoyed riding his Harley. He is preceded in death by his father John...
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Rebecca Harriman

June 13, 1942 - July 21, 2012

Rebecca "Becky", nee Geralds, Harriman; 70, of Marissa, IL; born June 13, 1942 in Tilden, IL; passed away on Saturday, July 21, 2012 at the Freeburg Care Center in Freeburg, IL. Becky was a supervisor for Spartan Printing Company for many years and later was an associate at Sparta Walmart. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Marissa, IL. She loved playing bingo, going...
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Elizabeth Koch

March 25, 1991 - June 28, 2012

Elizabeth Marie Koch, 21, of New Athens, IL; born March 25, 1991 in Red Bud, IL; passed away on June 28, 2012. Elizabeth lived her life with joy and enthusiasm and shared those gifts with family and friends. She was a Junior at Truman State University in Kirksville, MO, a member of St. John United Church of Christ in New Athens, IL and a member of Phi Sigma Phi Honors Fraturnity and Lambda...
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Alice Weilmuenster

December 8, 1920 - June 28, 2012

Alice K., nee Pflasterer, Weilmuenster; 91; of Marissa, IL; born December 8, 1920 in Marissa, IL; passed away on Thursday, June 28, 2012 at Sparta Community Hospital in Sparta, IL. Mrs. Weilmuenster was a homemaker and a very devoted mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great-grandmother. She was a member of Friedens United Church of Christ and volunteered at the Sonshine Corner...
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Gertrude Hein

June 12, 1930 - June 27, 2012

Gertrude Mae, nee Stacks, Hein; 82 of New Athens, IL; born June 12, 1930 in Carbondale, IL; passed away on Wednesday, June 27, 2012 at the New Athens Home for the Aged in New Athens, IL. Mrs. Hein was a clerk at Kaiser Electric and later Kinzinger Appliance for many years. She was a member of St. John United Church of Christ. She was an avid quilter and belong to the St. John UCC quilting...
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Eli Pringle

June 13, 2012

Eli L. Pringle, 89; of Lenzburg, IL; born September 29, 1922 in Corning, Arkansas; passed away on Wednesday, June 13, 2012 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Belleville, IL. Mr. Pringle retired from the Alton Southern Railroad after 20 years. He was a United States Army Veteran serving in WWII. He was a member of the Faith Baptist Church in Marissa, IL and a member of VFW Post 7710 in New Athens,...
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Robert Schmierbach

June 8, 1927 - June 12, 2012

Robert O. Schmierbach, 85, of Marissa, IL; born June 8, 1927 in Marissa, IL; passed away on Tuesday, June 12, 2012 at Sparta Community Hospital in Sparta, IL. Mr. Schmierbach was a United States Air Force Veteran serving in the Korean Conflict. He was an aircraft mechanic at Scott Air Force Base and later worked at the Federal Aviation Systems Command in St. Louis, MO, after retiring from there...
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Melvin Kinzel

February 5, 1922 - May 25, 2012

KINZEL Melvin V. Kinzel, 90, of Nashville, IL; formerly of Marissa, IL. Born February 5, 1922 in Marissa, IL; Passed away on Friday, May 25, 2012 at St. Elizabeth's Hospital in Belleville, IL. Mr. Kinzel was previously engaged in farming and retired from Scott Air Force Base after 25 years as a heavy equipment operator. He was a United States Army Veteran serving in both the European and...
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Robert Politsch

December 2, 1961 - April 26, 2012

POLITSCH Robert Lee Politsch, 50, of Oakdale, IL; born December 2, 1961 in Red Bud, IL; passed away at 7:05pm on Thursday, April 26, 2012 at St. Louis University Hospital in St. Louis, MO. Robert "Bob" was preceded in death by his father Stanley "Popeye" Politsch who passed away December 27, 2005. He is survived by his mother Margie Politsch of Lenzburg, IL. 1 sister – Joyce Ann Burns of...
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Barbara Holloway

April 25, 1925 - April 10, 2012

Barbara Ann, nee Vandiver, Holloway, 86 of Marissa, IL; born April 25, 1925 in Louis Station, MO; passed away on Tuesday, April 10, 2012 at Canterbury Manor Nursing Home in Waterloo, IL. Mrs. Holloway was the head cashier / teller at the 1st National Bank of Marissa later Magna Bank for 39 years. She was a member of the Marissa Presbyterian Church where she also organized many trips for...
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Blanche Franklin

August 28, 1932 - April 10, 2012

Blanche Darlene, nee Hamill, Franklin, 79 of Marissa, IL; born August 28, 1932 in Clarmin, IL; passed away on Tuesday, April 10, 2012 at Red Bud Regional Care Center in Red Bud, IL. Mrs. Franklin was a homemaker. She was a member of the Clarmin Baptist Church, and a member of the Eastern Star Sparta Chapter 411. She is preceded in death by her parents William Hamill and Frankie, nee Wood,...
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John Witthoft

June 6, 1938 - March 20, 2012

John R. Witthoft, 73, of Marissa, IL; born June 6, 1938 in Campbell Hill, IL; passed away on Tuesday, March 20, 2012 at Memorial Hospital in Belleville, IL after a long and gallant battle with an extended illness. John was a coal miner and a truck driver. He led his life as an example of faith and determination. He was a friend to all and was always willing to help anyone in need. His...
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Larry W. Stammer, Sr.

August 20, 1931 - March 18, 2012

Larry W. Stammer, Sr., 80, of New Athens, IL, born in Belleville, IL, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, March 18, 2012. Mr. Stammer was preceded in death by his parents, William B. and Florence, nee Krauss, Stammer. Surviving are his wife of 57 years, Mary Josephine, nee Mansini, Stammer; Daughters, Cindy Smith, Lynn Stammer, and Louise Vogt; Sons, Robert (Sandy) Stammer, and Larry (Susan...
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Curtis Beimfohr

July 13, 1923 - March 13, 2012

Curtis M. Beimfohr, 88, of Marissa, IL; born July 13, 1923 in Marissa, IL; passed away on Tuesday, March 13, 2012 at Sparta Community Hospital in Sparta, IL. Mr. Beimfohr was a petroleum agent and distributor for Sun Oil / Citgo Petroleum Companies. He was also a bus driver for Marissa Unit District 40. He was a United States Navy Veteran. He was a member of the Marissa Presbyterian Church...
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Rudolph William Sommer

September 12, 1931 - March 8, 2012

Rudolph W. Sommer, 80, of rural Marissa, IL; born September 12, 1931 in Baldwin, IL; died Thursday, March 8, 2012 at his residence. Mr. Sommer farmed with his brother Louie and assisted managing their farm in Missouri. Rudolph was known to turn down a ride home from the fields for a meal just to enjoy taking a long walk through the field with Mother Nature. He was a United States Army Korean...
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Layne Jouglard

January 25, 2012 - February 23, 2012

Layne Xavier Jouglard, age 1 month, of Marissa, IL; born January 25, 2012; passed away on Thursday, February 23, 2012 at Sparta Community Hospital in Sparta, IL Layne is preceded in death by his paternal grandparents – Lawrence Jouglard Sr. and Sharline, nee Middendorf, Jouglard. Layne is survived by his parents Larry P. Jouglard II and Lacey M. Hurst of Marissa, IL. A brother Kayden and a...
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Mary Thorin

January 24, 1944 - February 16, 2012

Mary Elizabeth, nee Britton, Thorin; 68, of Marissa, IL; born January 24, 1944 in Clarkston, WA; passed away on Thursday, February 16, 2012 at her home in Marissa. Mrs. Thorin was a homemaker. She was preceded in death by her parents Marion and Ora, nee Hymen, Britton. 1 brother and 1 sister. She is survived by her husband Ronald Thorin whom she married on March 31, 1988 in Groton, CT. ...
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Frederick Kesting

September 28, 1922 - February 10, 2012

Frederick C. Kesting, 89, of Marissa, IL; born September 28, 1922 in Ferguson, MO; passed away on Friday, February 10, 2012 at Four Fountains Convalescent Center in Belleville, IL. Mr. Kesting was a dairy farmer. He is preceded in death by his parents Christian and Maria, nee Behle, Kesting. His wife Florence, nee Hazelwood, Kesting whom he married on July 30, 1944 in Ferguson, MO and who...
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Alberta Schifferdecker

January 2, 1922 - February 7, 2012

Alberta M., nee Muehlhauser, Schifferdecker; 90, of Freeburg, IL; formerly of Marissa, IL. Born January 2, 1922 in Marissa, IL; passed away on Tuesday, February 7, 2012 at the Freeburg Care Center in Freeburg, IL. Mrs. Schifferdecker retired from Marissa Unit School District 40 after 22 years in the food services department. She was a member of Friedens United Church of Christ in Marissa, IL...
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Wilbur Lee

June 17, 1927 - January 17, 2012

Wilbur J.D. Lee, 84, of Marissa, IL; born June 17, 1927 in Pinckneyville, IL; passed away on Tuesday, January 17, 2012 at St. Elizabeth's Hospital in Belleville, IL. Mr. Lee was a coal miner. He was a member of Calvary Church in Sparta, IL. He was a member of the Marissa Masonic Lodge 881, Amaryllis Chapter 750 Order of the Eastern Star, and the Marissa Recreational Area. Mr. Lee was also...
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Anna Stutz

December 29, 1907 - January 12, 2012

Anna Eleanora, nee Keller, Stutz, 104, of New Athens, Ill., died Thursday, January 12, 2012, at Rosewood Care Center in Swansea, IL. She was born in the family farmhouse in Prairie du Long Township, St. Clair County, IL. on Dec. 29, 1907, the daughter of Philip and Mary Keller, nee Molles. She married Oliver Theodore Stutz on May 28, 1930. Preceding her in death were her husband, Oliver...
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Warren Schimierbach

January 7, 1925 - December 23, 2011

Warren George Schmierbach, 86, of Coulterville, IL; born January 7, 1925 in Marissa, IL; passed away on Friday, December 23, 2011 at Sparta Community Hospital in Sparta, IL. Mr. Schmierbach was laborer. He was a member of the Laborer's Union. He was a United States Army Veteran. He was preceded in death by his parents Arthur and Margartha Dorthea, nee Waeltz, Schmierbach. His...
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Barbara Heil

November 8, 1942 - December 21, 2011

Barbara Lee, nee Eldredge, Heil; 69, of Land 'O Lakes, FL; formerly of Marissa, IL. Born November 8, 1942 in Fort Sam Houston, TX; passed away on Wednesday, December 21, 2011 at University Hospital in Tampa, FL. Mrs. Heil was a homemaker. She was preceded in death by her father - Kenneth Eldredge. Her husband Donald Heil whom she married on July 10, 1965 in Marissa, IL and who passed...
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Dorothy (Fox) Diehl

December 19, 2011

Dorothy (Fox) Diehl (91) formerly of Marissa, IL, passed away at Coulterville Care Center, on Monday, December 19th, 2011. The daughter of Earl Blanchard Fox and Rosetta Melissa (Boyle) Fox, she was born on August 23rd, 1920 in Oakdale, IL. Having attended the public school system in Marissa, IL, she earned a Bachelors of Science in Education from Southern Illinois University Carbondale. For...
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