May 8, 2024

Barbara Jean Bollwerk, nee Kendall, age 91, of O'Fallon, was born March 22, 1933, in Itta Bena, Miss., passed away Wednesday, May 8, 2024 at her home in O'Fallon, Ill.

In 1960, Barbara would meet the love of her life, John Joseph Bollwerk Jr., while he was completing pilot training at Greenville AFB in Mississippi. It was...

May 6, 2024

Muriel Fritz, nee Hollerbach, 96, of O'Fallon, Ill. born April 25, 1928, in Detroit, Mich. entered eternal rest on Monday, May 6, 2024, with her family by her side.

Muriel was a homemaker, and a member of St. Nicholas Catholic Church. She enjoyed baking, gardening, sewing and volunteering. But most of all, she enjoyed taking care of...

May 5, 2024

Ruby Jean Meyer, "Jean" age 77, of O'Fallon, born June 11, 1946 in Sumter, S. Carolina, to Samuel and Ada, nee Capell, Grooms, passed away May 5, 2024 at HSHS St. Elizabeth's Hospital, O'Fallon, Ill.

Jean grew up in S. Carolina, and enjoyed being outdoors and going to garage sales. She was an amateur CB radio operator....

May 3, 2024

James "Jim" Robert Wright, Jr., age 86, of O'Fallon, Ill., born February 20, 1938 in East St. Louis, Ill., passed away peacefully at home on Friday, May 3, 2024 surrounded by his family.

Jim grew up in French Village and graduated from East St. Louis High in 1956. He met the love of his life, Corrine, on...

May 2, 2024

Howard J. Morgan, age 86, of O'Fallon, Ill., born April 11, 1938 in St. Louis, Mo., passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 2, 2024.

Born the first of ten children, Howard served 4 years in the US Marine Corps. In his spare time he enjoyed researching his family's genealogy. He was an active and faithful member of...

May 1, 2024

Laura Belle McCoy, nee Schamber, age 92, longtime resident of O'Fallon, Ill., born July 11, 1931 to Mayo and Atile, nee Naquin, Schamber in Basile, La., passed away May 1, 2024 at Mercy Rehab & Care Center, Swansea, Ill.

Laura grew up in Louisiana and met her future husband, Thomas (an O'Fallon native), who was stationed at...

May 1, 2024

Francis Ward Shewmaker "Frank" age 81 of O'Fallon, born July 27, 1942, in Rosiclare, Ill., passed away peacefully Wednesday afternoon, May 1, 2024, at his home with his family at his side.

Frank grew up as the only child of Beecher and Helen, nee Fritch, Shewmaker, a proud son of Morganfield, Kentucky, where he graduated from high...

Apr 21, 2024

Roger Eric Rader, age 84, of O'Fallon, Ill., was born October 12, 1939 in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. He passed away peacefully on April 21, 2024 at his residence at Keystone Place in O'Fallon, Ill.

Roger attended schools in Lehigh Valley, Pennsylvania and earned his Electrical Engineering degree from Lafayette College in Easton, Penn. Roger served in the Army...

Apr 11, 2024

Reverend Vernon Karl Lintvedt, age 70, of O'Fallon, born June 13, 1953 in St. Louis, Mo., passed away April 11, 2024 at his home, surrounded by his loving family.

Although born in St. Louis, Vern grew up in San Diego where he was Captain of Grossmont High School's football team and was named to California's All-State Team...

Apr 11, 2024

Bobbie J. Spinks, age 80, of Fairview Heights, Ill., born November 16, 1943 in Defoe, Ky., passed away Thursday, April 11, 2024.

Bobbie moved to the area in 1976 when her late husband Bennie was stationed at Scott AFB. She was a bus monitor for O'Fallon's special needs students and was a constant source of guidance for...

Apr 11, 2024

Bradley Wayne Mehochko, age 72, of O'Fallon, Ill., born June 12, 1951 in St. Louis, Mo., passed away April 11, 2024.

Brad grew up in O'Fallon, attended St. Clare grade school, Central School, and OTHS. He joined the US Army and served as a mechanic during Vietnam. Brad loved to be outdoors riding his four-wheeler, and hunting...

Apr 4, 2024

Nathaniel Benjamin Mueller, "Ben," age 87, of O'Fallon, was born June 11, 1936 in Collinsville, Ill., the son of Henry Andrew Mueller and Stella, nee Harrelson, Mueller. He passed away April 4, 2024 at Memorial Hospital, Shiloh, Ill.

Ben grew up in Collinsville and owned and operated a television repair shop in downtown O'Fallon in the 1970s....

Mar 27, 2024

Arthur William Carnahan, age 82, born October 13, 1941 in Paso Robles, Calif., to Clarence and Annabelle, nee Wilson, Carnahan, passed away March 27, 2024 at his home in Shiloh, Ill.

Art grew up one of seven children, the son of an Army Colonel; therefore, he moved around a lot as a child. He attended high school...

Mar 26, 2024

Jonathan James Gagen, age 31, of Collinsville, formerly of St. Libory, Ill., born November 9, 1992, passed away March 26, 2024.

Jon grew up in St. Libory, the youngest of nine children of James "Rocky" and (the late) Doris, nee Beuckman, Gagen. He graduated from Freeburg High School in 2011 and attended SWIC and SIUE. Jon was...

Mar 24, 2024

Danela Marie "Nell" Jones, age 36, of Breese, born November 10, 1987 in Belleville, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, March 24, 2024.

Nell grew up in Fairview Heights where she loved to play soccer. Her family moved to Breese when she was in 8th grade; upon graduating from Central High School, she worked in lawn maintenance at...

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...