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Gilbert "Gil" J. Klein

Gilbert "Gil" J. Klein

March 21, 2025

Gilbert J. 'Gil' Klein, age 92, of O'Fallon, Ill., former longtime resident of Fairview Heights, born September 4, 1932 in Shiloh, Ill., died Friday, March 21, 2025 at Memorial Hospital Shiloh.

Gil graduated from O'Fallon Township High School in 1950. He enlisted in the US Army in 1952 and served in the Korean War. In 1959, he...

Robert Green

Robert Green

March 18, 2025

Robert Telford Green, 62, of O'Fallon, Ill., died Tuesday, March 18, 2025 in his home, surrounded by his family.

Robert was born on March 23, 1962 in Angleton, Texas. He grew up in nearby Lake Jackson, Texas, received his college degree from Texas A&M University where he was a proud member of their Corps of Cadets (Gig...

Dolores Marie Mielke

Dolores Marie Mielke

March 14, 2025

Dolores "Dee" Mielke, nee Pisoni, age 96, born April 9, 1928 in Herrin, Ill. passed away peacefully, surrounded by family on March 14, 2025 at Memorial East Hospital in Shiloh, Ill.

Dee grew up in Herrin with her parents Louis and Mary Pisoni and brother Louis, Jr. Her father was a coal miner and when the mines...

Wade Hewitt

Wade Hewitt

March 6, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we must announce the passing of Wade Hewitt on March 6, 2025. Because his heart failed him, all our hearts are broken. Wade left us in peaceful confidence for his eternal life with his Savior, Jesus Christ, with his family surrounding him. "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only...

Patricia C. Prickett

Patricia C. Prickett

March 6, 2025

Patricia Carol Prickett, nee Weilmuenster, age 88, of Keystone Place at Richland Creek in O'Fallon, Ill., born November 23, 1936 in East St. Louis, Ill., passed away March 6, 2025.

Patricia grew up in East St. Louis, Ill., and graduated from East St. Louis High School in 1954. She married Joseph C. "Cliff" Prickett, Jr. February 15,...

Albert J. Huffman

Albert J. Huffman

March 2, 2025

A brief visitation will begin at 9 am, Monday, April 14, 2025 at Wolfersberger Funeral Home.

Procession will depart at 9:40 am, for a Graveside Service with military honors to be held at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery, St. Louis, Mo.

Matthew R. Rheaume

Matthew R. Rheaume

February 25, 2025

Matthew Robert Rheaume, age 36, born September 27, 1988 in Boston, Mass., passed away February 25, 2025 at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, Mo., following complications from living with cancer.

One of three children born to Luke and Martie, nee Quinlan, Rheaume, Matthew grew up in O'Fallon after the family relocated to Illinois from New Hampshire....

Brian L. Morber

Brian L. Morber

February 25, 2025

Brian Lee Morber, 53, of Shiloh, Ill., passed away on February 25, 2025, at Memorial Hospital,  Shiloh, Ill.

Brian was born on December 3, 1971 in Belleville, Ill., and graduated from Belleville East H.S. He played baseball in high school and enjoyed fishing and being outdoors. He was a member of the St Clair County Anglers Club....

Pablito Cusio Jarata

Pablito Cusio Jarata

February 23, 2025

Pablito Cusio Jarata, age 79, of O'Fallon, Ill., born February 2, 1946, passed away at his home on February 23, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.

Pablito was born and raised in the Philippines. He was a devoted husband to Wilhelmina 'Mina' whom he married December 18, 1971. He was a fun-loving, generous and caring father and...

Glennis Nelson

Glennis Nelson

February 21, 2025

Glennis "Glenn" Nelson, 81, of Bradford Place, in Swansea, Ill., born May 24, 1943 in Balkan, Kentucky, to the late Arnold and Hazel, nee Wilder, Nelson, passed away Friday, February 21, 2025. Glenn was blessed to be married to the love of his life June Hunley for over 50 years; she preceded him in death in 2019.

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Joseph Angelo Saulino

Joseph Angelo Saulino

February 16, 2025

Joseph Saulino, 83, of Fairview Heights, Ill., passed away at home surrounded by family on Sunday, February 16, 2025.  He was born on October 13, 1941 in Cumberland, Ky., the son of the late Clement and Anna Elizabeth (nee Moccia) Saulino.

On May 27, 1967, Joe was ordained as a priest of the Catholic Diocese of Covington,...

Otilda M. 'Tillie' Byrne

Otilda M. 'Tillie' Byrne

February 15, 2025

Otilda 'Tillie' Byrne, age 99, of Fairview Heights, Ill. born January 26, 1926 in Fort Branch, Ind., to Gilbert Maier, and Frances, nee Neufelder, Maier, died Saturday, February 15, 2025 at her home.

Tillie grew up in Haubstadt, Ind. where she assisted with taking care of the family farm; she was the eldest of 5 children. Her...

John Robert Wilson

John Robert Wilson

February 12, 2025

John Robert Wilson, 77, long-time resident of Fairview Heights, Ill. passed away Feb 12, 2025 in Granite City, Ill.

He was born to the late Thomas and Mildred (Schneider) Wilson in East St. Louis, Ill., on June 12, 1947.

John graduated from Belleville Township High School in 1966 and joined the U.S Air Force, where...

Bradley "Moe" Warchol

Bradley "Moe" Warchol

February 7, 2025

Bradley D. "Moe" Warchol, 69, of O'Fallon, Ill., passed away Friday, February 7, 2025 at Barnes Jewish Hospital ICU, after a courageous battle with cancer.

Brad was born June 9, 1955 in East St. Louis, Ill., to Alfred and Garnet, nee McClary, Warchol.

Brad's love for the outdoors began as a child growing up in...

Claudia Lowry

Claudia Lowry

February 6, 2025

Claudia Lowry, age 80, of O'Fallon, born December 7, 1944 in St. Louis, Mo., passed away Thursday, February 6, 2025 following a brief illness.

Claudia had previously worked at Rothman Furniture and Wood Bakery, but enjoyed her time as a homemaker. She was faithful to her God, and loved her grandchildren beyond measure, always eager to attend...

Joyce Ebert

Joyce Ebert

February 5, 2025

Joyce Ebert, nee Obernuefemann, age 77, lifelong resident of O'Fallon, born March 22, 1947, passed away at her home on Wednesday evening, February 5, 2025.

Joyce loved living on the farm, tending to the home and being with the lambs, sheep, and all the animals, including her beloved dog, Lettie. She and her late husband David were...

Donald Enke

Donald Enke

February 5, 2025

Donald L. Enke, age 81, MSgt, USAF, retired, of Belleville, Ill., passed away Wednesday morning, February 5, 2025 at Memorial Hospital, Shiloh, Ill.

Born November 18, 1943 in Bunker Hill, Ill., he was the son of the late Roscoe and Erma Enke. Don enlisted in the Air Force at the age of 18. While serving in France...

Mary Jean Wheatley

Mary Jean Wheatley

January 31, 2025

Mary Jean Wheatley, nee Munie, age 97, born June 30, 1927 at home in O'Fallon, Ill., passed away Jan. 31, 2025 at Heritage at The Colonnade in O'Fallon, Ill.

Mary Jean was one of seven children born to Oscar "Doc" and Matilda, nee Rapp, Munie. She was a lifelong O'Fallon resident and married Raymond M. Wheatley on...

Nancy J. Pfeiffer

Nancy J. Pfeiffer

January 31, 2025

Nancy Joan Pfeiffer, age 71, of O'Fallon, formerly of Belleville, Ill., born November 20, 1953 in St. Louis, Mo., passed away January 31, 2025.

Nancy grew up in St. Louis and graduated from Ritenour High School. She married John T. Pfeiffer on May 21, 1977. Nancy was a lifelong caregiver, showing love and kindness to family members,...

Robert Jacobs

Robert Jacobs

January 30, 2025

Robert M. Jacobs, age 96

Business Executive, Chess Master, Golfer, True Gentleman

Bob passed peacefully on January 30, 2025. He was born in 1928 in Pittsburgh, the middle son of Samuel David and Elizabeth Cushner Jacobs. He was educated at the University of Michigan and the University of California in Los Angeles. Then...

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