Sep 30, 2023

Glenn Howard, age 89, of Swansea, Ill., former long-time resident of Cincinnati, Ohio, born March 28, 1934 to Bob and Mossie, nee Collins, Howard, passed away Saturday morning, September 30, 2023 at home at Bradford Place, Swansea, Ill.

Glenn was born and raised in Gray, Ky. with his siblings Herman, Jeanette, Mary Lou and Bobbi Ann. He...

Sep 28, 2023

Elizabeth Mary "Liz" Klingler, age 97, formerly of O'Fallon, resident of Our Lady of the Snows Shrine, Belleville, born May 6, 1926 in Collinsville, Ill., passed away September 28, 2023.

She was a retired secondary school teacher of 35 years, having retired from East St. Louis Sr. High School in 1986. She was a graduate of St....

Sep 28, 2023

Timothy H. Barrows, age 91, of O'Fallon, Ill., and long-time resident in Washington, D.C., born December 3, 1931 in Whitefish Bay, Wisc., died September  28, 2023.

Mr. Barrows went to college and became a lifelong architect. He was partner to an architecture firm in Boca Raton, Fla. for many years and served on the municipal planning and...

Sep 23, 2023

Frank E. Holton, 84 of O'Fallon, Ill. passed September 23, 2023 at 10:23 am in his home surrounded by family, loved ones and his dog Woody.

Frankie was born June 2, 1939 in East St. Louis to James and Eunice (Fritchie) Holton. He was united in marriage on June 21, 1958 to Patricia N. Bernard of Augusta,...

Sep 21, 2023

Lt. Col. Michael K. Carney (retired USAF), age 52, was baptized into the hope of Christ's resurrection, Thursday, September 21, 2023.

Loving husband for 25 years of Tracy Lyn Carney (Kendall). Beloved father of Abby, Evan, Beau, and Luci. Cherished son of Phillip (deceased) and Mary Ann Carney. Dear son-in-law of Larry and Judy Kendall. Treasured brother...

Sep 18, 2023

Charlene Elizabeth "Chipper" Bonelli, age 73, of O'Fallon, beloved wife and mother, born January 9, 1950 in New York, N.Y., passed away after a brief illness on September 18, 2023 at Barnes Jewish Hospital, St. Louis, Mo.

Chipper grew up in New York until her family moved to New Jersey when she was 14. While working at...

Sep 15, 2023

Dorothy E. Burke, nee Harper, age 102, long-time resident of O'Fallon, Ill., departed this life peacefully September 15, 2023 at Aviston Countryside Manor.

Dorothy was born January 30, 1921 in Dupo, Ill. to Raymond and Nelle (Rudesill) Harper. She was married to the late Fred Burke and raised three children in a loving home. Dorothy met monthly...

Sep 15, 2023

US Air Force MSgt. Douglas J. 'Doug' Gross, age 76, of O'Fallon, Ill., passed away Friday, September 15, 2023, at HSHS St. Elizabeth's Hospital in O'Fallon.

He was born August 25, 1947, in Breese, Ill., the son of the late Nicholas 'Hammer' and Mary, nee Ripplinger, Gross. Doug was a veteran of the USAF, 932nd Civil Engineering...

Sep 14, 2023

William J. Peach, Jr., age 92, formerly of O'Fallon, Ill., born March 25, 1931 in O'Fallon, passed away September 14, 2023 at his home.

Bill grew up in O'Fallon and farmed with his parents north of town. He served in various capacities of civic leadership and community involvement. In his younger years, he participated in stock-car racing...

Sep 12, 2023

Retired Chief Petty Officer Farrel "Gene" Dame, 86, of Shiloh, Illinois passed away September 12, 2023 at St. Elizabeth's Hospital, O'Fallon, Illinois.  Gene grew up on a farm in Southern Illinois and was known for being a sharpshooter as a young teenager.  He graduated from Waltonville High School and attended Southern Illinois University in Carbondale, Illinois, where he met...

Sep 8, 2023

Charles Davis of Shiloh, IL, born June 4, 1948 passed away on September 8, 2023 at his residence, surrounded by loved ones.

Charlie was born in Anawalt, WV to Charles and Sylvia Davis. He was a U.S. Marine who served during Vietnam. He was a supervisor at various dairy plants starting at Kroger in St. Louis, MO...

Sep 7, 2023

Vernell Clara Spencer, nee Heins, age 92, born September 25, 1930 in St. Louis, Mo., passed away peacefully Thursday morning, September 7, 2023 at her home at Keystone Place at Richland Creek, O'Fallon, Ill.

Vernell was a gal from south St. Louis, and while attending a picnic, met a country boy from Alabama, who was stationed at...

Sep 5, 2023

Stanley "Stan" Connolly, of O'Fallon, Ill., formerly of Bath, Ill., passed away on September 5, 2023.  Stan's parents were Joseph and Verla Connolly. He grew up in Bath. After graduating from Balyki High School, he attended Western Illinois University before enlisting in the U.S. Air Force in February 1957. His many assignments over his nearly 24-year career included tours...

Sep 3, 2023

Erika Len Cochrum, nee Thompson, age 32, of O'Fallon, Ill., loving mother, daughter, sister and soldier passed away on September 3, 2023.

Erika grew up in an Air Force family, attended several schools as a youngster, and graduated from O'Fallon Township High School in 2009. She attended Southwestern Illinois College, earned her AAS in Paralegal Studies, and...

Aug 28, 2023

Patricia Mae Roeper, nee Chitty, age 78, of New Baden, Ill., formerly of Cahokia, born May 2, 1945 in East St. Louis, Ill., passed away Monday, August 28, 2023 at St. Elizabeth's Hospital, O'Fallon, Ill.

Pat worked for 26 years as a school cook in Cahokia School District 187. She loved to go shopping and enjoyed having...

Aug 23, 2023

William "Bill" Earl Dardeen, 80, of Shiloh, Ill. passed away peacefully at his home on August 23, 2023, surrounded by family. Bill was born on January 2, 1943 in Eldorado, Ill.; where he worked at the local grocery store and was the placekicker for the Eldorado Township High School football team. This is when Bill's lifelong obsession to find...

Aug 18, 2023

Margaret L. Swanson, nee Stepp, age 86, of New Baden, Ill. born July 17, 1937 in Swindon, England passed away at her home on August 18, 2023. We are all so thankful that she was able to visit and spend time with her family throughout the last week prior to her unexpected passing.

Margaret grew up in...

Aug 13, 2023

Deborah "Debbie" Burrow, age 67, of O'Fallon, Ill., born September 7, 1955 in Belleville, Ill., passed away peacefully at her home, Sunday evening, August 13, 2023, surrounded by her loved ones.

Debbie grew up in Belleville and graduated from Notre Dame/Althoff  High School. Debbie had worked as a church secretary at Fairview Heights Church of Christ. She...

Aug 8, 2023

Linda Sue Sonsoucie, nee Taylor, age 71, of Lebanon, Ill., born November 22, 1951 in St. Louis, Mo., to James E. and Gloria Mae, nee Hook, Taylor, passed away Tuesday evening, August 8, 2023 at St. Elizabeth's Hospital, O'Fallon, Ill.

Linda grew up in Belleville and graduated from Belleville East High School Class of '69. She was...

Aug 2, 2023

Gardner Moore Stahlman, age 84, of O'Fallon, born September 2, 1938 in Butler, Penn. Gardner, known as "Bud," died Wednesday, August 2, 2023 at SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital, St. Louis, Mo., with family at his side.

Bud grew up in Pennsylvania and began working at a young age (collecting golf balls from 5 to 8...