Gary Mark Kerperien, 72, of Baldwin, passed away at 7:08 a.m. on Thursday, Feb. 22, 2024 at his residence. Visitation will be Sunday, Feb. 25 from 2-6 p.m. at Pechacek Funeral Homes in Red Bud and on Monday, Feb. 26 from 9:30-10:30 a.m. at St. Agatha Catholic Church in New Athens. The funeral mass will follow at 10:30 a.m. with Father Von Deeke officiating. Interment will be at St. Agatha’s Catholic Cemetery in New Athens.