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...

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....