Robert H. “Bob” Bittle, Sr., 77, of New Athens, Ill., died Monday, May 4, 2020, at his residence. Per Mr. Bittle’s wishes his family will have a small private memorial. Memorials may be made to the charity of the donor’s choice. Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.rennerfh.com.

James Oliver Hamilton Jr., 75,  of Swansea, Ill., passed away, Saturday, May 2, 2020, at his residence. A memorial service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Diabetes Association or to the American Heart Association. Condolences may be expressed to the family online at…

George W. Fender, Sr., 73, of St. Libory, Ill., passed away Saturday, April 25, 2020 at Memorial Hospital in Belleville, Ill. Memorial Service will be held at a later date with interment in Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery, St. Louis, Mo. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to the family to be used toward…

Doris L. Determan, nee Alexander, 79, of Belle­ville, Ill., died Thursday, April 30, 2020. Private family services will be held. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Burial will be at Walnut Hill Cemetery, Belleville, Ill. Memorials may be made to Hospice of Southern Illinois. Condolences may be expressed to the…

Shirley M. Nold, nee Etling, 94, of Freeburg, Ill., died Friday, May 1, 2020, at Mercy Rehab and Care Center, Swansea, Ill. Due to the COVID-19, all services are private. Burial will be at St. Joseph’s Catholic Cemetery, Freeburg, Ill. Memorials may be made to St. Joseph Catholic Church Endowment Fund. Condolences may be expressed…

Marvin W. Ohlendorf, 90, of Belleville, IL, died Tuesday, April 21, 2020, at St. Paul’s Senior Community, Belleville, IL. Memorials may be made to Home Instead Senior Care, 2321 Country Road, Belleville, IL, 62221. Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.rennerfh.com. Funeral:  Private family services will be held with Rev. Jon Tinge…

Frederick L. “Fred” Diener, age 79, of Troy, Ill., died on Friday, March 27, 2020, at Memorial Hospital East, O’Fallon, Ill. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital or Shriners Hospital for Children.

Lois M. Hummert, nee Sandheinrich, 90, of rural Mascoutah, Ill., died Wednesday, March 25, 2020, at Freeburg Care Center, Freeburg, Ill. There will be a private family visitation. A private graveside service will be held at St. Pancratius Catholic Cemetery with Father Paul Wienhoff officiating. There will be a memorial Mass at a later date.…

Glendene L. Burnett, age 95, of Smithton, Ill., formerly of Belleville, Ill., passed away Thursday, March 26, 2020 at 9:45 a.m. Private service will be performed; a celebration of her life will be determined at a later date.

Betty A. Englerth, nee Hartlipp, 79, of Belleville, Ill., formerly of Hoyleton, Ill., passed away Friday, March 27, 2020, at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital in O’Fallon, Ill. Funeral Service will be held at a later date. Memorials may be made to the Apostolic Pentecostal Church in Belleville, Ill., c/o General Offering Account: www.ACOBIL.ORG