Nancy Lawrence
Mar 16, 2026
Nancy N. Lawrence, nee Saunders, age 84, Belleville, Ill., passed away Monday evening, March 16, 2026 at her home, surrounded by her family.
Nancy was born September 29, 1941 in Huntington, W. Va., to Henry and Pauline, nee Morrison, Saunders. Nancy attended Asbury University in Wilmore, Ky., where she majored in Music Education. While at Asbury, Nancy was part of the...
Daniel D. Patterson
Mar 15, 2026
Daniel Dewayne Patterson, age 73, resident of Breese, Ill., passed away March 15, 2026 at his home. Dan was born January 3, 1953 in Waynesville, Mo., to James and Ruby, nee Lee, Patterson. Dan attended East Side High School in East St. Louis, Ill., and served in the US Army as an 82nd Airborne Ranger and in the US Marine...
Carol Ann Hendricks
Mar 8, 2026
Carol Ann Hendricks, nee Coleman, age 84, of O’Fallon, Ill., passed away March 8, 2026 at her home, under the care of BJC Hospice and her family.
Carol was born October 11, 1941 in St. Louis, Mo., to Samuel Edward and Goldie Agnes, nee Pashia, Coleman. Carol grew up in Herculaneum, MO, and moved to Granite City, IL., where she attended...
Joshua Davis
Mar 7, 2026
Joshua Aaron Davis, 38, a devoted husband, father, accomplished engineer and lover of Jesus, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, March 7, 2026, at St. Elizabeth's Hospital in O’Fallon.
Josh is survived by his beloved wife, Allie Sehr Davis, and his children, Roland, Grace, Miriam (Mimi), and Baby Davis. He is also survived by his loving parents, Mark and Theresa (Gross) Davis...
Diann Murray
Mar 7, 2026
Diann Murray, age 82, formerly of St. Louis, Mo. and most recently of O’Fallon, Ill., passed away peacefully. Diann grew up and raised her family in St. Louis before making her home in O’Fallon for the past 30 years.
She is survived by her daughters, Kathy Brawley and her husband, Paul Brawley, and Kim Pate and her husband, Doug Pate. She...
Terrence G. Peterson
Mar 5, 2026
Terrence wrote the obituary below. In honor of his wishes, his family invites all who knew him to gather for a party with memorials, stories, and a meal on Saturday, May 2, 2026, from 11 am-2 pm at First Christian Church, 760 Washington Ave., in Alton, IL. Terrence’s body was donated to science. He loved teaching and, through this donation,...
Stephen Bruce Williams
Mar 1, 2026
Stephen Bruce Williams, Lt. Col., USAF (retired), age 79, born May 15, 1946 in Asheville, N.C. to Robert Bruce and Dorothy Lenorie Williams, died Sunday, March 1, 2026 at home in Shiloh, Ill.
He grew up in Asheville and graduated from TC Robertson High School in 1964. In 1968 Steve graduated from The University of North Carolina with a Bachelor of...
Karen Lois Kuhl
Feb 27, 2026
God's secret shopper reviews are in: Karen Kuhl's life merits a 5-star rating.
Karen Loyet Kuhl, 73, of O'Fallon, Ill., passed away Friday, Feb. 27, 2026 in BJC Hospice at Memorial Hospital in Shiloh, Ill., after a long struggle with pulmonary fibrosis.
If you know Karen, you love Karen. And only you know how she checked all of your personal boxes as a loving...
Alan Joseph Webster
Feb 23, 2026
Alan Joseph Webster, age 67, of Dupo, Illinois, passed away at his home on February 23, 2026.
Alan was born June 4, 1958, in East St. Louis. He attended St. Phillip Grade School and later moved to O’Fallon, IL, where he graduated from high school in 1976. He went on to study the trades and built a long career as a...
Richard Jude Yahl
Feb 20, 2026
Richard Jude Yahl, born November 6, 1951, passed away surrounded by his family on February 20, 2026. He was the cherished son of Adeline and Walter Yahl and grew up in St. Louis, Mo.
Rich attended Vianney High School in St. Louis before proudly serving his country in the United States Navy for 6 years. Following his military service, he earned...
Jeffrey Allen Green
Feb 5, 2026
It is with deep love and heavy hearts that we share the passing of Jeffrey Allen Green, age 60, of O’Fallon Ill. who departed from this life peacefully in his home on Feb. 5, 2026.
Though his time on this earth ended earlier than we would ever have hoped, Jeff made a lasting impression on all of those who loved him....
Ron Davinroy
Feb 3, 2026
Ronald Lee Davinroy, 86, passed away surrounded by his family on February 3, 2026, in Shiloh, Illinois.
Ron was born September 7, 1939, to Leroy and Ruth (Bevirt) Davinroy in East St. Louis, Illinois. His formative years were spent growing up in rural O’Fallon, Illinois. After graduating from OTHS Class of 1957, Ron attended University of Rolla, Missouri where he graduated...
Nancy Beard
Feb 2, 2026
Nancy Kay Beard, age 89, of O’Fallon, Illinois passed away on February 2, 2026.
Nancy was born on May 15, 1936, in Watertown, Wisconsin, the daughter of the late Jerome and Ruth Ware. She was preceded in death by her husband, John Beard; her sister Yvonne Kauss; and her brother, Robert Ware. She is survived by her brother, Russell Ware; her...
Jasper Lewis
Jan 23, 2026
Jasper David Lewis, age 88, longtime resident of O’Fallon, Ill., passed away Friday, January 23, 2026, at Memorial Hospital, Shiloh, Ill., following complications from a stroke. Jasper was born September 26, 1937 in East St. Louis, Ill., the oldest of four children born to Jasper James and Cora B. Lewis, nee Vickery. The Illinois Central Railroad hired him at age...
Nancy Keplar
Jan 21, 2026
Nancy Keplar, nee Durham, born December 31, 1948, in East St. Louis, Ill., one of eight children born to Guy and Eldora, nee Howell, Durham, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 21, 2026.
Nancy grew up in State Park, Ill. where she met the love of her life Raymond Keplar. They were married January 6, 1967. Nancy worked as a custodian...
Elsa Boysha
Jan 17, 2026
Elsa Margarita Boysha, nee Barnhart, “Nana,” daughter of Walter and Isabel, nee Caco, Barnhart was born on November 4, 1939. Elsa went home with the Lord on January 17, 2026.
Elsa was born in the United States Panama Canal Zone and attended Balboa High School. Following high school, Elsa married the love of her life John B. Boysha on July 26,...
Michael Anthony Wehrell
Jan 16, 2026
Colonel Michael Anthony Wehrell, USAF (Retired), of Leawood, Kansas, formerly of O’Fallon, Illinois, passed away on January 16, 2026, at the age of 81. Michael was born on October 13, 1944, in Hackensack, New Jersey, to Walter Stuart and Mary Lucille (née Callahan) Wehrell.
He attended Ridgewood High School, where he was an all-around athlete, who especially loved football. It was...
Stephen Michael Swartz
Jan 12, 2026
Stephen Michael Swartz, 40, passed away January 12, 2026 while on a work assignment in Dodge City, Kansas. Born on July 10, 1985, at Clark Air Base in The Philippines, Stephen’s life began with adventure—sharing his first breath with his twin brother, Eric Jason. The two were inseparable, their bond forged in the unique world of a military family, moving from place...
Helen Clarissa Elchert
Jan 11, 2026
Helen Clarissa Elchert, age 98, of O’Fallon, Ill. passed away on January 11, 2026.
Helen was born on November 19, 1927 in Tiffin, Ohio, the daughter of the late Ralph D. and Dorothy (Jones) Foutz. She was preceded in death by her husband, James A. Elchert; her son-in-law, Fredrick G. Taylor; and two sisters, Mary ‘Molly’ Franklin, and Jeanne Hofmann. She...
Providence Estrada
Jan 10, 2026
Providence “Provi” Estrada, 93, passed away on January 10, 2026 in O’Fallon, Ill. Born in the Manhattan borough of New York, she was generous of heart, a loving mother, and a wonderful Nana. She was kind to everyone she met and was deeply loved by all who knew her.
She is survived by her son, Ken; daughter-in-law, Michelle; and two beloved...
