Leesman Funeral Home

02/23/2026

Newell C. Thielemann was born at home on November 16th 1931, in Dupo IL. He was the 11th of 13 children. With only an 8th grade education, he taught himself to weld and ran his own shop doing projects for individuals as well as different businesses throughout the town of Dupo. He could always...

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02/16/2026

Brittany M. Mueth, 37 years of Dupo, IL, passed away on Friday, February 13, 2026, at her home. She was born October 31, 1988, in Bellville, IL, to Randy Mueth and Karla nee Pfershy, Mueth.

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Brittany. Brittany was a bright light...

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02/14/2026

Carole Jean Harres, 90 years of Columbia, IL, passed away on February 13, 2026, at EverVella of Swansea, Swansea, IL. She was born January 24, 1936, in Belleville, IL, to the late Walter and Hilda, nee Heimrich, Sheets.
Carole mostly kept to herself, but she did enjoy tole painting and she loved...

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02/13/2026

Donald L. Eccher, 94 years of Millstadt, IL, passed away on Thursday, February 12, 2026, at Accolade Health Care in Waterloo, IL. He was born April 30, 1931, in Fairmont City, IL.
Donald was a retired engineer after 42 years of service from the Illinois Central Gulf Railroad, he was a lifelong...

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02/10/2026

We are pleased to introduce a new member to the Leesman Funeral Home family, Megan McCollam.

Megan is a licensed funeral director and embalmer. She graduated from Worsham College of Mortuary Science and recently moved to the metro-east. She is passionate about helping families during their time of need and looks forward to serving the local communities.

02/08/2026

Norbert “Nip” J. Fausz, 86 years of Red Bud, IL, passed away on February 5, 2026 surrounded by family.
Nip was a devoted husband of 57 years to Barb. He loved to play horseshoes and watch the St. Louis Cardinals.
He is survived by his grandson Clinton (Jennifer) Guebert, grandchildren Lauren...

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02/06/2026

Marianne May, nee Kaestner, died surrounded by family on Feb. 3, 2026. She was 81.
Marianne was born May 25, 1944 in Red Bud to Arthur and Mabel (nee Hoffman) Kaestner. She married Dennis May on Feb. 16, 1963 in Renault.
Dennis and Marianne welcomed a son, Allen (Sharon) May, and a daughter,...

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02/02/2026

Clark H. Kossina, 83 years of Columbia, IL, passed away on Sunday, February 1, 2026 at Memorial Hospital East, Shiloh, IL. He was born September 6, 1942, in East St. Louis, IL.

Clark worked 22 years as a machinist for the Missouri Pacific railroad, and he served as treasure for the union for...

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02/01/2026

Richard Alan “Rockin’ Rick” Myers September 24, 1957 — January 27, 2026 (68 years old) Richard Alan Myers, known to friends and family as “Rockin’ Rick,” of St. Louis, passed away on January 27, 2026. Born September 24, 1957, in Belleville, Illinois, and raised in Columbia, Illinois, Rick lived a...

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01/31/2026

Colleen E. Mehrtens, 79 years of East Carondelet, IL, passed away on Friday, January 30, 2026, at Accolade Healthcare of Waterloo in Waterloo, IL. She was born December 21, 1946, in Belleville, IL, to the late Norman and Alice nee Shondy, Rehg.

Colleen had many interests, including quilting,...

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01/31/2026

Earl J. "Butch" Menner, 89 years of age of Columbia, IL, passed away on January 29, 2026 at de Greeff Hospice House, Concord, MO. He was born February 4, 1936 in Columbia, IL. He was the son of the late Charles and Amelia, nee Toenjes, Menner.

Butch had been employed for Hunter Packing Co. for...

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