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...

Jul 30, 2023

Rose Marie Brennan, nee Kavaliunas, age 86, of O'Fallon, Ill., born November 24, 1936 in Collinsville, Ill., passed away July 30, 2023 in Lebanon, Ill.

Rose grew up in Collinsville and graduated from Collinsville High School in 1954. She married Thomas P. Brennan, Sr. on October 22, 1955 at Ss. Peter & Paul Catholic Church, Collinsville. Upon...

Jul 28, 2023

Steven Gerard "Steve" Burroughs, 57, of O'Fallon, Ill.; born on October 12, 1965 in Belleville, Ill. found peace in heaven on Friday, July 28, 2023.

Steve graduated from OTHS in 1983 and finished his education at the St. Louis College of Pharmacy. He enjoyed his time as a pharmacist. He loved sharing his knowledge to help people...

Jul 27, 2023

Matthew Alan Huffman, born September 2, 1997 at Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio, passed away July 27, 2023 in O'Fallon, Ill. He was a 2016 graduate of O'Fallon Township High School.

Matthew was an avid reader who enjoyed blacksmithing, gaming, and studying the use of swords in European history with his friends; building and repairing computers; and drawing.

Jul 27, 2023

Donnie Carolyn Lester, nee Hodge, 80, of Yukon, Okla., formerly of Belleville, Ill., born September 29, 1942 in Sumter, S.C., passed away July 27, 2023

Carolyn grew up in Sumter, S.C. She married a young airman, Arland L. Lester, Sr. on March 15, 1958, in Sumter, S.C. They were married for 65 years; she was the epitome...

Jul 15, 2023

John Ferdinand Dietz, age 82, lifelong farmer of Lebanon, Ill., born March 12, 1941, passed away July 15, 2023 with his loved ones at his side.

A 1959 graduate of O'Fallon Township High School, John married Mary Jane Bateman on March 13, 1971. John served as a cook in the National Guard from 1960-66. He was a...