Mar 23, 2024

He was a simple man. Yet, his contagious spirit captivated the hearts of everyone he met. Steven Leonhard Lurtz was born on October 1, 1944 to Clarence John Lurtz and Nidra Schwarz Lurtz in O'Fallon, Illinois. He graduated from O'Fallon Township High School in 1962 and went on to obtain his Bachelor's Degree in Business from the University of...

Mar 21, 2024

Arland L. Lester, Sr., was born October 8, 1938 in Bull Creek, West Virgina to the late Nelson and Effie (Cline) Lester. He and his twin brother, Orville, were the oldest of twelve children. Arland passed from this life into the arms of his Savior, Jesus, on March 21, 2024 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Dad closed his eyes here...

Mar 16, 2024

Wayne William Keller, 81, born July 17, 1942 in East St. Louis, Ill., to Walter Henry Keller and Martha, nee Steckert, Keller, passed away Saturday, March 16, 2024 at Lebanon Care Center.

Wayne worked as a janitor for many years with Edwardsville Lumber, and at Market Basket and area churches. He also mowed lawns and did landscaping...

Mar 14, 2024

Robert "Bob" Gene Morton, age 73, beloved husband, father, grandfather, lifelong resident of O'Fallon and dedicated civic leader, passed away March 14, 2024 at St. Luke's Hospital, Chesterfield, Mo., following a brief illness.

Bob grew up in O'Fallon and graduated from OTHS in 1968. He furthered his education at SIUE. He joined the family business, Bob Morton...

Mar 9, 2024

Edith Ruth Hock, age 100, born December 1, 1923 in Trenton, Ill., to Daniel and Frieda, nee Berger, Hirstein, passed away March 9, 2024 at Cedar Ridge Healthcare, Lebanon, Ill.

Edith was a faithful parishioner at St. Clare Catholic Church, where she participated in the Quilters' Club. She was a past Girl Scout leader and a member...

Mar 2, 2024

Nolan Lansangan Ty, Jr., age 39, beloved husband and father, born September 23, 1984 in the Province of Rizal, the Philippines to Nolan and Raquel, passed away suddenly of natural causes on March 2, 2024 at St. Elizabeth's Hospital, O'Fallon, Illinois, USA.

Nolan earned his B.A. degree in accounting and immigrated to the US 13 months ago....

Mar 2, 2024

Jerry Lewis Reed, Jr. age 52, of Shiloh, Ill., born April 27, 1971 in Louisiana, Mo. to Jerry and Janet (nee Wintjen) Reed, Sr., passed away on March 2, 2024, following a brief and sudden illness surrounded by his friends and family.

Jerry grew up in Louisiana, Mo. and graduated from Louisiana High School in 1989. He...

Feb 25, 2024

Harry E. 'Butch' Vink, 79, of Lebanon, Ill., passed away Sunday, February 25, 2024. Harry was born January 26, 1945 to Virgil and Eileen (nee O'Meara) Vink in Bay City, Mich.

He graduated from O'Fallon Township High School in 1963 and shortly thereafter enlisted in the US Air Force. He loved sharing stories of his world travels,...

Feb 21, 2024

Edna Mae Braswell, nee Weissert, age 81, born August 24, 1942 in Collinsville, Ill., passed away peacefully at home on February 21, 2024.

Edna grew up on a farm, one of eleven children born to Edwin and Clara, nee Peach, Weissert. Edna met her husband Robert while he was a young airman stationed at Scott AFB. They...

Feb 20, 2024

Brad William Haukapp, age 59, born January 31, 1965 in Belleville, Ill., to William and Kay, nee Miller, Haukapp, passed away at his home in Goldthwaite, Texas on February 20, 2024 with his devoted wife and loving sister at his side.

Brad grew up in O'Fallon and graduated from OTHS in 1983. Soon after graduation, he enlisted...

Feb 12, 2024

Robert L. Lowery, Jr., Colonel, US Army, Retired, passed away February 12, 2024 at the age of 71, at home with his loving family surrounding him.

Robert 'Bob' was born in Phoenix, Ariz. at Luke Air Force Base on June 15, 1952. He attended Parrish High School in Selma, Alabama and the University of Southern Mississippi where...

Feb 3, 2024

Jerry L. 'Whitey' Gehrs, 86, of St. Louis, Mo., passed away Saturday, February 3, 2024. Jerry was born December 21, 1937 to Nicholas and Veronica (Erlinger) Gehrs.

He grew up in Carlyle, Ill. with his parents and seven siblings. Jerry attended St. Mary's Grade School and Mater Dei High School in Carlyle. His favorite sport was hunting....

Jan 30, 2024

Bobby Dale Cornwall, age 68, born April 8, 1955 in East St. Louis, passed away at home on January 30, 2024 in O'Fallon, Ill.

Bobby grew up in East St. Louis and attended Cahokia schools. He enlisted in the US Marine Corps at age 18 and served as a rifleman and small arms repair technician.

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Jan 29, 2024

Daniel Wayne Bowman, age 62, of O'Fallon, Ill., born March 12, 1961, in Pana, Ill., passed away unexpectedly at his home on Monday afternoon, January 29, 2024.

Dan grew up in Ramsey, Ill. where he later graduated from Ramsey (Ill.) Community High School in 1979. During his school years, he was an avid participant in Boy Scouts...

Jan 28, 2024

Bonnie Choline Suggs, nee Allison, age 73, of O'Fallon, born December 10, 1950 in Saltville, Va., passed away January 28, 2024 at St. Elizabeth's Hospital, O'Fallon, Ill., surrounded by her loving family.

Bonnie married the love of her life on November 15, 1968 and that bond became the mainstay of the family for 54 loving years.  Bonnie...

Jan 28, 2024

James Eugene Meier, age 83, passed away January 28, 2024, at home surrounded by his loving daughters. Jim was born in 1940 to Eugene Meier and Rita Stoy in Wapakoneta, Ohio. He and his mother moved to Colorado Springs, Colo. where Jim grew up amongst the Rocky Mountains and the Aspens. He always loved the mountains and had plenty...

Jan 25, 2024

Henry Eugene "Gene" Oestereich, professionally known as Gene Oster, of Vero Beach, Fla., Fortified with the Sacraments of Holy Mother Church, born August 6, 1938, entered into eternal rest on Thursday January 25, 2024 at his residence with his wife and son at his side.

Gene was born in St. Louis, Mo., and was the 9th child...

Jan 20, 2024

Luella C. "Lou" (nee Fox) Holverson, age 81, of Fairview Heights, Ill., passed away January 20, 2024 at St. Elizabeth's Hospital, O'Fallon, Ill. Lou was born in Canton, Mo. on April 4, 1942 to Lewis "Buck" and Catherine "Kate", nee Arnold, Fox. She lived in the Quad Cities for many years before moving to Peoria Heights, and finally to...

Jan 19, 2024

Martin E. Gross, age 74, of Shiloh, Ill., born July 23, 1949 in Belleville, Ill., passed away January 19, 2024 in Lebanon, Ill.

Martin was raised in the Carbon Hill neighborhood of O'Fallon until his house was moved to make room for Interstate 64. During winters, his father would often urge his children to wake up early...

Jan 19, 2024

Robert U. Bowman, Colonel, USAF Retired, passed away on January 19, 2024, at the age of 89, at Missouri Baptist Hospital in St. Louis, with his loving family surrounding him.

Robert "Bob" was born in Detroit, Mich. on March 31, 1934. He attended Cooley High School in Detroit, and Michigan State University. He had 4 years of...