All Obituaries

Richard F. “Rich” Karmeier, 78 of New Minden, passed away at 7:25 a.m. on Tuesday, November 21, 2023 at his residence with his family by his side.  He was born on August 29, 1945 in Centralia, the son of Arthur and Lorene Brueggemann Karmeier.  He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother Ralph Karmeier and a nephew Nicholas Karmeier.  Left to mourn his passing are 2 sons; Steven (Rhonda) Karmeier of New Minden and Ryan (Amy) Karmeier of Nashville.  A...

NAOMI SZYLOWSKI OBITUARY Naomi L. Prueshner Szylowski, 100 of Freeburg, formerly of Okawville, passed away at 5:54 a.m. on Monday, November 20, 2023 at her residence.  She was born on June 29, 1923 in Nashville Township, the daughter of Henry and Flora Wreath Lange.  She was babtized at home on July 6, 1923 and confirmed at Trinity Lutheran Church in Nashville on April 5, 1936.  She married Eldor Prueshner on August 26, 1941 and he passed away on July 26, 1984.  She then...

Nancy E. Fechtler, 72 of Irvington, passed away at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, November 2, 2023 at Nature Trail Health Center in Mt. Vernon.  She was born on August 31, 1951 in Centralia, the daughter of Harry and Bernice Westermeyer Hongsermeier.  She was preceded in death by her parents and a brother Gary Hongsermeier.  Left to mourn her passing is her son Adam Fechtler of Irvington, 2 sisters; Patty (Terry) Mount of Kell and Judy Hongsermeier of Hoyleton.  A nephew Jeremy...

Lloyd Edward Smith, 60 yrs old, departed this life in Illinois at 4:30 pm on October 8, 2023. He was born September 6, 1963 to the late Glen and Margie (Jones) Smith in Pineville, KY.  Lloyd is survived by one son, Edward Owen Mason Smith, Barbourville, KY.  He is also survived by five sisters and their families:  Janie Brock Cox, Jefferson, GA. Nieces:  Tonya (Charlie) Billing-great niece Whitney Paige (Dalton) Mason and great, great niece Audrey Mason and great...

Sherry Ann Powell, 63 of Nashville, passed away at 9:30 p.m. on Wednesday, September 27, 2023 at Mercy Medical Center in St. Louis.  She was born on January 11, 1960 in Vandalia, the daughter of Floyd and Dolly Martin Shoemaker.  She married Tommy Powell on April 26, 1996 in Nashville and he survives in Nashville.  Also surviving is her father Floyd “Junior” Shoemaker of Hoyleton.  3 sons; Jesse (Jennifer) Lawrence of Nashville, Zachary (Kenisha) Womble of...

Helen Esther Dude, 87 of Hoyleton, passed away at 4:16 p.m. on Monday, September 25, 2023 at her residence with friends and family by her side.  She was born on July 31, 1936 in Owensville, MO, the daughter of Harold R. and Clara Kleeman Dude while her father was the Methodist Pastor there.  She was baptized as an infant by her uncles Rev. Gilbert Dude and confirmed in Harvard, IL by her father.  They also served churches in Albany and Thomson after her birth and later moved...

Jeremy Paul Smith, 34 of DuBois, passed away at 8:48 a.m. on Thursday, September 7, 2023 at his residence.  He was born on December 7, 1988 in Nashville, the son of Timothy Paul Smith and Susan Hutchings.  Left to mourn his passing is  his father Timothy Smith of DuBois, his mother Susan Boyle of Cooksville, grandfather; Orval Hutchings of Pinckneyville, brother; Justin (Nikita) Hutchings of Pawnee, sister; Jessica Smith of Nashville, 2 nephews; Jaden Weston and Gavin...

Margaret Ann Catherine King, 58 of Nashville entered into eternal rest at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 31, 2023 at the Highland Health Care Center in Highland.  She was born on August 21, 1965 in Centralia, the daughter of James C. and Judy Ann Ellisor King Piro.  She was preceded in death by her parents, a son Allen Wempe, sister Tamara Randant, a brother Jess King, a nephew Alexander Randant, step father Harold Piro and her dear friend Lee Hempen.  She is survived by her...

Sylvia June Zapp Ponyi, 92 of Nashville, passed away at 11:14 a.m. on Sunday, August 20, 2023 at SSM Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt. Vernon.  She was born on June 19, 1931 in Elkton, the daughter of Carl and Katherine Zacheis Kaufman.  She first married Raymond Zapp on July 17, 1948 in Addieville and he passed away on August 8, 1988.  She then married Floyd Ponyi on October 5, 2001 in Wildwood, FL and he passed away on April 9, 2012.  Also preceding her in death were her...

Norman Kahre 89 of Hoyleton, passed away at 4:30 pm on Monday August 14, at St.Louis University Hospital. He was born March 3, 1934 in Jennings, Missouri, the son of Arthur and Ella Haake Kahre.  He married Marlene Dries Kahre on June 8, 1957 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Hoyleton, and she passed away on March 8, 2023. Also preceding him in death were his parents, and brother Kenneth Kahre. Left to mourn his passing are his sister-in-law Betty Kahre of Maryland Heights Missouri along...