Obituaries in Trenton, IL

Jeanne A. Varel age 67 of Bartelso passed away Thursday February 12 2026 at her home. She was born November 22 1958 in Belleville a daughter of Hildegunde nee Keitel Valerius of Belleville and the late Melvin Valerius. In addition to her mother Jeanne is survived by her loving husband Gregory Varel ...

Diane M. Winkeler age 59 of Albers passed away Thursday February 12 2026 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born September 10 1966 in Breese the daughter of the late Robert and Clara ne Schulte Kohrmann. Diane married Thomas Tom A. Winkeler on September 30 2000 at St. Bernard Catho...

David G. Wilken age 79 of Trenton passed away Saturday February 7 2026 at home surrounded by his family. He was born October 4 1946 in Breese a son of the late Henry and Frances nee Trame Wilken. David married Vicki Wilken nee Blackburn on May 21 1983 at St. Cecilia Catholic Church in Bartelso and s...

Carole will be lovingly remembered for her strength resilience and the deep love she had for her family. She never gave up and nothing could ever keep her down. Her determination and spirit were an inspiration to everyone who knew her. Carole found her greatest joy in spoiling her grandchildren and ...

Patricia J. Pat Fuehne age 85 of Damiansville passed away Monday February 2 2026 at Cedarhurst of Breese. She was born April 26 1940 in Breese the daughter of the late Frank and Anna nee Kruep Henrichs. Pat married Arthur Art Fuehne on August 23 1960 at St. Rose Catholic Church and he preceded her i...

Jeffrey B. Pingsterhaus age 49 of Germantown passed away Sunday February 1 2026 at his residence. He was born February 29 1976 in Belleville the son of Mary Elizabeth nee Hobbs Pingsterhaus of Germantown and the late Eugene Pingsterhaus. In addition to his mother Jeffrey is survived by his loving wi...

Clifford Eugene Cliff Wheelan Jr. age 85 of Breese and formerly of Carlyle passed away Monday January 19 2026 at HSHS St. Elizabeths Hospital in OFallon. He was born May 26 1940 in Breese a son of the late Alice P. nee Pachura and Clifford E. Wheelan Sr. Cliff is survived by his loving wife Peggy J....

Florence M. Hogg formerly of Aviston Illinois passed away on January 16 2026 in Breese Illinois at the age of 95. Florence was born in East St. Louis Illinois to Joseph and Anna Marks Skrha. She retired from Continental Grain where she worked in the Customer Service Department. Florence was a devote...

James Jim Darr of Breese beloved husband father grandfather educator and man of faith passed away peacefully on Thursday January 22 2026 at the age of 77 surrounded by those he loved. Born on September 24 1948 in Belleville Illinois to parents Randle Jack and Agnes Darr. Jim dedicated his life to se...

Steve C. Frohn age 59 of Aviston passed away Tuesday January 20 2026 in Canton OH. He was born December 7 1966 in Breese a son of the late Charles and Joan nee Langhauser Frohn. Steve married Amy Frohn nee Haller on September 7 1991 at Evangelical United Church of Christ in Highland and she survives...

Gerald G. "Jerry" Vaninger 93 of Trenton Illinois passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Sunday January 18 2026. He was born on November 2 1932 in Trenton the son of the late George and Kathryn nee Schoene Vaninger. On August 10 1963 he married Elvera "Vera" Welling at St. Marys Church in Tr...

She was born September 10 1975 in Zimbabwe the beloved daughter of Dolores nee Sierra Truscott and the late Richard Truscott. Nicole is survived by her loving mother Dolores Truscott of Germantown her son Joseph Molitor of Union Missouri her siblings Toni Tutka of Troy and Clinton Dr. Jamie Truscott...