Leesman Funeral Home

06/02/2026

David E Marler, 83, of Red Bud IL passed away on Monday, June 1, 2026 at his home.

He was born on July 1, 1942 to the late Gilliam Marler and Minnie, nee Davis, Marler.

He is survived by his wife Jane, nee Everding, Marler of Red Bud, son Terry (Beth) Gamblin of Freeburg, Il, step-...

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05/31/2026

Glenda Emrick, born on November 27, 1955, passed away peacefully on May 30, 2026, at St. Joseph's Hospital in St. Charles, MO.

She is survived by her son J.R. Emrick (Jennifer Akers/Mya Hanke). Beloved granddogs Jack and Roxy, who will miss her treats greatly!

Also surviving are her ...

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05/29/2026

Schools out and vacations are starting, that means summer fun is just around the corner!

Our local communities offer so many amazing events over the next several months for families to enjoy!

Millstadt Union Fire Department 155th Annual Firemen's Picnic June 12 & 13

97th Annual Red Bud Firemen's Picnic June 26-28

Millstadt Fireworks July 4th

Millstadt Homecoming September 5-6

Songs4Soldiers 13th Annual Benefit Concert September 11-12

05/28/2026

Walter "Wally" Sidney Polson Jr., 69 years of East Carondelet, IL, passed away on Sunday, May 24, 2026 at Mercy Hospital South, St. Louis, MO. He was born January 5, 1957, in Clayton, MO.

Wally was a personal assistant and driver. He served in the United States Air Force.

He was prec...

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05/27/2026

Saverio Anthony "Tony" Caponi, 90 years of Millstadt, IL, passed away on Saturday, May 23, 2026 at his residence. He was born January 20, 1936, in St. Louis, MO.

Tony was a 1954 graduate of Cathedral High School, and he still tried to meet with some of his classmates once a month for breakfa...

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05/24/2026

Isabelle Margaret McDermott, 72 years of Red Bud, IL, passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, May 22, 2026, at her home. She was born May 29, 1953, in Washington DC, to...

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05/21/2026

Edmund E. "Ed" Schnittger Sr., 93 years of age of Columbia, IL, passed away on May 21, 2026 at de Greeff Hospice House, St. Loouis, MO. He was born September 14, 1932, in East St. Louis, IL.

Ed had served in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War. He was a 50 year member of American Legion...

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05/21/2026

Joyce A. Vaughn, 57, was born on August 3, 1968, in Red Bud, Illinois, and passed away on May 17, 2026, in Prairie du Rocher at her home.

Joyce had a gift for showing up where she was needed and doing it with a cheerful spirit that made the work feel less like work and more like a good story...

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05/18/2026

Tina Marie Swain, 57 years of Columbia, IL, passed away on May 16, 2026, at Mercy Hospital South, St. Louis, MO. She was born June 19, 1968, in Belleville, IL, to Frank and Mariann (nee Zittel) Tojo.

Tina worked as a cook at Oak Hill Nursing Home in Waterloo, IL. She enjoyed cooking, read...

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05/18/2026

Mary L Mayberry, nee Sievers, 82, of Red Bud passed away at her home surrounded by family on May 6, 2026. She was born on March 5, 1944, in Red Bud to the late Arnold and Mildred, nee Harris, Sievers.

Mary is survived by her two children, Debbie (Jeff Dove) Riechmann of Belleville and Don (B...

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