All Obituaries

Nicholas Ian Karmeier, 29 of New Minden, passed away at 2:37 a.m. on Friday, April 12, 2019 at his residence surrounded by his family.  He was born on June 13, 1989 in Belleville the son of Ralph and Julie Brammeier Karmeier.  Nicholas is survived by his parents of New Minden, sister and brother in law; Andrea and Jeff Hoffman of New Minden, nephew Caden Hoffman and 2 nieces; Carlin and Gracen Hoffman along with several aunts, uncles and cousins.  He was preceded in death by...

Cornelia “Connie” C. Dries, 89 of Litchfield formerly of Hoylton, passed away at 12:30 a.m. on Thursday, April 11, 2019 at Heritage Health Center in Litchfield.  She was born on July 22, 1929 in Hoyleton, the daughter of Arthur and Emma Prueshner Maschhoff.  She married Eugene J. Dries on September 4, 1949 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Hoyleton and he passed away on August 8, 2016.  Also preceding her in death were her parents and 3 brothers; Leonard, Lester and...

William Thomas Maynard, 80 of Nashville, passed away at 7:45 p.m. on Thursday, April 11, 2019 at his residence.  He was born on June 21, 1938 in Logan, WV the son of Goodman and Georgia Meadows Maynard.  He married Carol Nelson on January 1, 1958 in Omar, WV and she survives in Nashville.  Also left to mourn his passing is a son; William Thomas Maynard, Jr. of Fisher.  4 daughters; Susan (Joseph) Wallin of Rantoul, Sheila (Bruce) Carr of Fisher, Celeste (Russ) Faust of...

Susan Lynne Rommelman, 57 of Hoyleton, passed away at 9:43 p.m. on Monday, March 25, 2019 at her residence with her husband at her side.  She was born on October 13, 1961 in St. Louis, MO, the daughter of Franklin and Marion Koester Weihe.  She married Steven Rommelman on August 29, 1981 in Hoyleton and he survives.  Also left to mourn her passing is a son; Brock Rommelman of Hoyleton. A daughter; Jenna (Samuel) Elbert of Metamora.  Her father; Franklin Weihe of St....

Lois Faye Schorfheide, 68 of Nashville, passed away at 10:37 a.m. on Wednesday, February 27, 2019 at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis.  She was born on August 13, 1950 in Hoyleton, the daughter of Arthur and Irene Unverfehrt Reitemeier. She married Ron L. Schorfheide on September 6, 1969 in Hoyleton and he survives.  Also surviving are 2 sons; Nathan (Sheri) Schorfheide of Chatham and Matthew (Michelle) Schorfheide of Rochester. A daughter; Kristen (William) Chaplain of...

Gustav C. “Gus” Unverfehrt, 90 of Hoyleton, passed away at 2:50 p.m. on Wednesday, February 20, 2019 at Cedarhurst Care Center in Centralia.  He was born on April 10, 1928 in Washington County, the son of Gustav F. and Clara Twenhafel Unverfehrt, Sr.  He married Irene Caroline Elisa Michael on April 24, 1949 at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Ferrin and she passed away on October 17, 2012. Also preceding him in death were his parents, a daughter; Diane Kay (Unverfehrt)...

Harold Prusz, 81 of Nashville, passed away at 7:30 a.m. on Monday, February 11, 2019 at Friendship Manor Health Center in Nashville.   He was born on October 4, 1937 in Nashville, the son of Walter and Margaret Eade Prusz.  He was preceded in death by his parents, an uncle; Howard Eade and 2 aunts; Vera Peithman and Beulah Eade.  Left to mourn his passing are 2 cousins; Gordon Eade of Huntsville, AL and Richard Eade of Hull, IL. Harold was a lifelong farmer in...

Mable Marie Skillman, 92 of Petersburg, MI formerly of the Hoyleton area, passed away at 5:30 a.m. on Sunday, February 10, 2019 at her home.  She was born on August 5, 1926 in Centralia, the daughter of Fred and Emma Adlay Poggemoeller.  She attended Centralia Grade School.  She married William Charles Skillman on July 4, 1948 in Hoyleton and he passed away on June 11, 2005.  Also preceding her in death were her parents, a daughter; Charlotte Skillman, brother Raymond...

Eugene “Gene” Meentemeyer, 94 of Kingwood, TX, passed away at 3:53 P.M. on Thursday, January 31, 2019 at Kingwood Medical Center.  He was born on October 2, 1924 in New Minden, the son of William H. and Alina Hoffman Meentemeyer.  He married Helen Hoelscher on September 11, 1948 in Nashville.  Besides his wife of 70 years, he is survived by his daughter; Linda Spindler and husband Paul of Katy, TX and many other relatives and friends.  He was preceded in death...

Betty Wharry, 96 of Dahlonega, GA formerly of Nashville, passed away at 8:42 p.m. on Thursday, January 24, 2019 at Chelsea Park Health Center in Dahlonega. Mrs. Wharry was born in Thompsonville, Illinois on January 17, 1923 the daughter of Fred and Daisy Pritchard Read. She married Orley H. Wharry on November 17, 1940 in Thompsonville and he passed away on May 12, 2014. Also preceding her in death were her parents, sisters Hazel Ellwell, Zella Read, Lorraine Kachelhoffer, and Vivian...