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...

Jul 14, 2023

Charles "Charlie" Leslie Bevirt, age 97, of O'Fallon, born October 10, 1925 in Belleville, Ill., to Leslie Sparks Bevirt and Irene Emma, nee Schaefer, Bevirt, passed away Friday, July 14, 2023 at his home at The Colonnade with his wife and children by his side. Charlie leaves behind family and friends who are forever grateful for his friendship and...

Jul 9, 2023

Jonathon Gary Haselhorst, age 42, beloved husband, father, son, brother, uncle, cousin, nephew, and loyal friend, passed away on the morning of July 9, 2023.

Jon was currently employed as a security systems engineer with the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis. Growing up in O'Fallon, he attended St. Clare Grade School and graduated OTHS Class of...

Jul 8, 2023

Nancy Kay Smith, age 69, nee Schamberger, of O'Fallon, born January 4, 1954 in Belleville, Ill., passed away July 8, 2023 at her home.

Nancy grew up in Fairview Heights and graduated from Belleville East High School in 1972. She married Michael Smith on September 15, 1973 in Fairview Heights. Nancy had been employed as a legal...

Jun 26, 2023

Herman Lee "Cy" Cypert, age 80, of Greenville, IL, born April 1, 1943 in Stockton, CA, passed away peacefully at his home, June 26, 2023.

Cy grew up in CA, where he was a stand-out athlete at James Lick High School in San Jose. He was an all-star record-setter on the track team and played varsity football...

Jun 25, 2023

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Russell "Joker" Smith was born June 8, 1954 in Chicago, Illinois. He was the 5th child of John H. and Doris Smith. His childhood roots take place in the Cabrini Green Housing projects on Chicago's North Side where...

Jun 24, 2023

Joseph Edward Daylor, age 85, of Lebanon, Ill., passed away peacefully on June 24, 2023 surrounded by his loving family and amazing friends. "Joe" was born January 20, 1938 in Harrisburg, Penn.

He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 60 years, Mary Frances, nee Winters, Daylor on December 22, 2021; and his parents William...

Jun 16, 2023

In Loving Memory of Scott Leonard Culton

1962 -  2023

Ride Free, Brother

It is with heavy hearts and a profound sense of loss that we bid farewell to Scott Leonard Culton, (Scotty) (Reno) who rode his final journey in the...