Dec 25, 2023

Robert Craig "Chicago Bob" Karras of O'Fallon, Ill., fell asleep unto the Lord on December 25, 2023 with his family by his side. Born on December 14, 1954 in Evanston, Ill., he was the devoted son of the late Antoinette Thlimmenos Karras. He is survived by his loving wife of 34 years, Rebecca Joy and his faithful Doberman, Zeus....

Dec 25, 2023

Mercedes Anne Tonies, nee Mudd, loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, Godmother, daughter, sister and aunt, age 94, was welcomed into eternal life on Monday, December 25, 2023 at her home in Poynette, Wisconsin. With joy, we remember that Christmas Day was the birthday of her father, James Victor Mudd.  Mercedes was born on October 30, 1929, in East Saint...

Dec 24, 2023

LaVerne Sarah Ann Fischer, age 89, of Lebanon, Ill., born November 23, 1934 in Leachville, Ark., to George "Lee" Williams, and Dessie V., nee Lofton, Williams, died Sunday, December 24, 2023 at Lebanon Care Center, Lebanon, Ill.

LaVerne was preceded in death by her parents, husband Gerald, her siblings Victor, Geraldine, Betty, Johnnie, Jerry; son Keith; and...

Dec 15, 2023

David Albert Schanuel, age 81, born May 16, 1942 in East St. Louis, Ill., passed away December 15, 2023 at his home in Caseyville, Ill., surrounded by his loving family.

David grew up in East St. Louis and worked as a printer and proofreader for The Daily Record, The Post-Dispatch and The Sporting News. He later worked...

Dec 10, 2023

Brian R. Beauchamp, 70, of O'Fallon, born June 26, 1953 in Sarnia, Ontario, Canada, passed away Sunday, December 10, 2023 at his home in O'Fallon, Ill.

Brian loved his Family and was a proud Father and Grandpa. The ultimate prankster, he was always good for an over-the-top joke with the kids and grandkids. Brian was a car...

Dec 8, 2023

Charles Harold Gregson, Jr., age 65, born November 5, 1958 in St. Louis, Mo., passed away December 8, 2023 at BJC Evelyn's Hospice House, Creve Coeur, Mo.

Charlie grew up in St. Louis and met Verna Mecker, his future wife, through her brother's high school band. They married in 1979. Charlie served in the US Navy 1981-85,...

Dec 2, 2023

Lara Baker Robertson, 54, passed away peacefully on Dec. 2, 2023, in Lebanon, Ill. She was born March 29, 1969 in San Bernardino, Calif, to Candace Baker and the late Roy T. Baker.

Lara was a dedicated and passionate individual who made a significant impact in the field of disaster relief. A graduate of Clemson University with...

Dec 1, 2023

MSgt Roy Green, USAF, Retired, age 81, of O'Fallon, Ill., formerly of Spartanburg, S.C., and born in Trion, Ga., passed away peacefully with his beloved family at his side on December 1, 2023 following a long, hard-fought battle against acute myeloid leukemia.

Roy was a former member of the Park Hills Church of God in Spartanburg, S.C.,...

Nov 30, 2023

Emily Mary Kuzma, nee Sepich, age 90, of O'Fallon, Ill., formerly of Cabot, Penn., passed away Thursday morning, November 30, 2023 at her home in O'Fallon, Ill., with her loved ones at her side. She was born November 14, 1933 to Milan and Cynthia, nee Puz, Sepich.

Together with her husband William, Emily founded Natural Enrichment Industries...

Nov 20, 2023

William Charles Walker, age 80, formerly of O'Fallon, was born November 29, 1942 in East St. Louis, Ill. He passed away November 20, 2023. He grew up at St. John's Orphanage in Shiloh and joined the Army in 1960, serving as a Medical Corpsman until 1963. In 1966, he reenlisted in the Marine Corps. He served in Vietnam as...

Nov 15, 2023

Colonel Don Arthur Lindbo (USAF Retired) flew west to meet his Maker on 15 November 2023. He was born in Devils Lake, N.D. on 19 July 1938 to Hazel (Maloney) and Arthur Lindbo of Rolla, N.D.  Don was raised on the family farm until he was in 6th grade when his family moved into Rolla. No matter where he...

Nov 14, 2023

Virginia Lee Humphrey "Ginny," nee Mensing, born November 24, 1947 in Belleville, IL, passed away on November 14, 2023 at her home in Granite City, IL.

Ginny grew up in Shiloh, IL, and spent much of her youth visiting her beloved grandparents, Ralph and Mabel, on the Lienesch family farm. Ginny attended nursing school in Belleville. She...

Nov 14, 2023

Timothy Stephen Law, son of Lindal Stephen and Janice Lee (Pennebaker) Law, entered into eternal rest on November 14, 2023. Born on September 12, 1977, he is survived by his parents and his siblings Ruth Elizabeth (Law) Zweig, Crystal Katherine (Law) Clark, and Robert Stephen Law. He will be dearly missed by his family. Other survivors include many aunts...

Nov 14, 2023

Lt. Col. Ronald Lee Walker, USAF, Retired, age 85, born July 27, 1938, passed away November 14, 2023.

Ronald was born and raised in Fairfield, Ill., where he graduated from Fairfield High School. He married Elizabeth, nee Sharretts, Walker on July 15, 1961 in her hometown of Brownsville, Texas. He attended SIU-Carbondale, and graduated from Omaha University....

Nov 11, 2023

Theodore Lee Dabin, sweet little boy of Maia K. and Corben M. Dabin, was born October 12, 2023 at St. Elizabeth's Hospital, O'Fallon, IL. He weighed 8 pounds, 7 ounces, and was 21 ½ inches long. He lived a short, yet fun-filled life, surrounded by his big brother and his loving, devoted parents. He passed away, surrounded by love,...

Nov 5, 2023

Wanda Florene "Dave" Davis, born January 20, 1929 in St. Louis, Mo. passed away November 5, 2023 at her home, The Colonnade, in O'Fallon, Ill. Surviving are her four children, Daniel (Ida), Douglas, Donna (Bruce) Bader, and Connie White. She was so proud of her grandchildren Jason, Allyson, Lindsay, Melissa, Matthew, Alexandra, and Jonathon "JD" Davis; and great-grandchildren Kyler,...

Nov 4, 2023

Sandra Sue Britt, nee Fichter, age 92, born January 26, 1931, passed away peacefully from oral cancer, on November 4, 2023, at Revela at O'Fallon, O'Fallon, Ill.

Sandra was preceded in death by her loving husband of 63 years, Robert "Bob" Britt; her son Robert "Bob" Alan Britt; her parents Charles A. Fichter and Doyne, nee Wirth,...

Oct 30, 2023

Marleen Edwards, nee Brey, age 94 of O'Fallon, Ill. born April 29, 1929 in Munich, Germany passed away peacefully at her home at The Colonnade Senior Living Center on October 30, 2023.

She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 69 years Jim, her parents Joseph and Maria, nee Breit, Brey, and her brother Ludwig....

Oct 27, 2023

Helen Patricia Costello, nee Houlihan, age 88, of O'Fallon, Ill. born March 9, 1935, in East St. Louis, Ill., passed away peacefully in the company of family on October 27, 2023, at BJC Evelyn's House in Creve Coeur, Mo.

Helen was preceded in death by her loving husband, John 'Jack' Costello, on February 7, 1982; her parents,...

Oct 20, 2023

Madeline Ann "Maddie" Best, age 16, of O'Fallon, born February 6, 2007 in Belleville, Ill., passed away Friday, October 20, 2023 as a result of a tragic auto accident.

Maddie was a junior at O'Fallon Township High School, where she was a vital part of the student body. Maddie loved serving on the Student Council, where she...