All Obituaries

  Sarah Louise (Traub) Taylor, 43 of Nashville, IL, passed away at 5:18 a.m. on Sunday, September 18, 2022 at her home with her loving family at her side.  She was born on December 21, 1978 in Mattoon, the daughter of David and Joyce (Tegeler) Traub.  She married Thomas Taylor on July 11, 2009 in the Outer Banks of North Carolina.  Besides her husband Tom Taylor, she is survived by her children; Benjamin (11) and Charlotte (9).  Her parents David and Joyce (Tegeler)...

  Alma Anna Muenter, 95 of Hoyleton, passed away at 3:45 a.m. on Wednesday, September 14, 2022 at SSM Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt. Vernon.  She was born on July 23, 1927 in Hoyleton, the daughter of Gustav and Anna Reinkensmeier Rommelmann. She was united in marriage to Alden H. Muenter on September 16, 1951 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Hoyleton by Rev. Reith.  Alden preceded her in death on November 10, 1997.  Also preceding her in death were her parents, a brother...

  Mildred Krueger, 88 of Palatine, passed away early Wednesday, September 7, 2022 at the Lutheran Home in Palatine.  Mildred was born on June 27, 1934, to Anton and Esther Petzoldt.  Mildred married George Krueger on June 18, 1955, in Frohna, Missouri.   She enjoyed spending time with family.  Her grandchildren and great-grandchildren were the joy of her life.  Special to Mildred was helping children and assisting with pre-school and Kindergarten for over...

  Wanda Jo Carrick, 93 of Oakdale, passed away at 7:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 3, 2022 at Lebanon Care Center in Lebanon.  She was born on September 21, 1928 in Healdton, OK. The daughter of Joe Herman and Margie Wray Willoughby.  She married James Robert Carrick on February 5, 1947 in Ft. Worth, TX and he passed away on May 30, 2004.  Also preceding her in death were her parents, a sister Pauline Dunn and a nephew Craig Dunn. Left to mourn her passing is her son...

  Mary Elsie Stegman, 82 of Nashville, passed away at 6:36 a.m. on Wednesday, August 24, 2022 at Washington County Hospital in Nashville.  She was born on October 13, 1939 in Oakdale, the daughter of Lawrence and Wilma Doolin Ibendahl.   She married Paul William Stegman on February 27, 1960 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Nashville.  Besides her husband of 62 years, left to mourn her passing is her son Michael (Diane) Stegman of New Baden.  2 daughters; Denise...

  Kathy P. Reed, 62 of Ashley, passed away at 8:06 a.m. on Wednesday, August 17, 2022 at her residence after a long illness.  She was born on March 25, 1960 in Calhoun County, Illinois, the daughter of Gilbert and Iva Mae Jones Pyatt.  She married Larry A. Reed on December 31, 2001 in Okawville and he survives in Ashley.  Also left to mourn her passing is her daughter Melinda (Tim) Traub of Okawville.  2 grandchildren; Tyler and Levi Traub.  2 brothers; Kendall...

Linda Ruth Schuette, 84 of New Minden, passed away at 3:39 a.m. on Monday, August 15, 2022 at her residence.  She was born onMay 20, 1938 in St. Charles, Illinois, the daughter of Homer and Oneta Allen Tucker.  She married Don Schuette on February 7, 1978  in New Minden.   Linda was raised in Mt. Vernon and graduated from Mt. Vernon High School.  She was baptized at Central Christian Church in Mt. Vernon. She is survived by her husband Don Schuette of New...

  James Vincent Stein, 68 of Nashville, passed away suddenly at 3:37 p.m. on Friday, August 12th at his residence.  He was born on September 28, 1953 in Red Bud, the son of Libory and Marie Lake Stein.  He married Karen Guest on July 26, 1975 in Addieville and she survives.  Also surviving is his mother Marie Stein of Breese.  3 sons; James (Lisa) Teter of Okawville, Jeremy (Jill) Stein of Nashville and Jonas (Jill) Stein of New Minden.  2 daughters; Kristian...

  Betty Joyce Reinkensmeier, 88 of Nashville, passed away at 10:45 p.m. on Tuesday, August 9, 2022 at the Coulterville Care Center.  She was born on October 23, 1923 in Mc Clean County, Indiana, the daughter of William and Eura Morgan Long.  She married Clarence Reinkensmeier on December 3, 1983 in Nashville and he passed away on October 13, 2009.  Also preceding her in death were her parents, 2 brothers; Roger and Don Morgan and a step daughter Susan Batson.  Left...

  Irwin H. Woker, 95 of Nashville, passed away at 12:49 p.m. on Saturday, August 6, 2022 at Heritage Health Care in Bloomington.  He was born on May 1, 1927 in Beaucoup Township, the son of Frederick W. and Elizabeth M. Prueshner Woker.  He married Hilda Anna Westermeyer on June 16, 1957 at Zion UCC in Hoyleton and she passed away on April 9, 2007.  Also preceding him in death were his parents, a brother Leroy (Nelda) Woker, sister-in-law Bernice (Harry) Hongsermeier and...