Jul 10, 2022

Derwood L. "Woody" Derickson age 85 of O'Fallon IL, born May 24, 1937 passed away July 10, 2022 at Memorial Hospital in Shiloh, IL.

He grew up in Mascoutah, IL where he graduated from Mascoutah High School, and attended McKendree University where he graduated and went to the University of Indiana and received a Master's Degree in...

Jul 8, 2022

James Franklin Joseph, age 72, of Lebanon, born June 22, 1950 in Belleville, Ill., passed away July 8, 2022.

Jim was a veteran of the US Army, serving 1970-76. He was retired from Southwestern Bell Telephone where he had worked as a customer service technician. Jim was a member of Shiloh Valley Grange as a State Officer...

Jul 4, 2022

Ramah Kathryn Greene Batchelder, age 101, born September 23, 1920, in Cainsville, Mo., passed away July 4, 2022, at her home at the Colonnade in O'Fallon, Ill.

Ramah grew up in O'Fallon, the youngest of six children of DeWitt and Edna, nee McClaskey, Greene. At the age of eight, Ramah was the first Princess in the O'Fallon...

Jul 3, 2022

Jill Elizabeth Dryden, nee Gehrs, of Fairview Heights, IL, born September 1, 1976  to John and Sandra, nee Robbs, Gehrs, died July 3, 2022 at the age of 45.

Our hearts are broken as we mourn the loss of our beloved Jill. Her bright light and big heart left us far too soon.  Jill left behind her...

Jul 1, 2022

Brian William Mowe, age 62, of South Daytona, Fla., born September 12, 1959 in Belleville, Ill., to Donald W. Mowe and Marilyn Mowe Ping, passed away July 1, 2022 at his home in Florida.

He was preceded in death by his father Donald W. Mowe; brother Donald "Rick" Mowe; grandma Eva Watts; and grandpa Bowen Watts.

Jun 29, 2022

Rita T. Frech, nee Schmittling, age 83, of O'Fallon, born August 3, 1938 in Belleville, the youngest of eleven children, passed away June 29, 2022.

Rita worked as a hairdresser while her kids were younger, and later retired from Memorial Hospital where she worked in Central Processing. She was a loyal member of two area card clubs...

Jun 28, 2022

Mona Peach, nee Stogner, age 84, of O'Fallon, Ill., born June 11, 1938 in East St. Louis, Ill., died at home June 28, 2022, surrounded by the love of her family.

Mona was active in the parent organizations at her children's schools and then went to work as a sales clerk at Gerardi's Nursery, and later as...

Jun 27, 2022

Russell Walter Hunter, age 85, of Lebanon, Ill., born March 10, 1937 in Unionville, Conn., passed away Monday evening, June 27, 2022 at River Crossing Nursing & Rehab Center, in Edwardsville, following a hard-fought battle with Parkinson's Disease.

Russ grew up in Avon, Conn. where he enjoyed training steers to be oxen. He enlisted in the US...

Jun 17, 2022

Betty Ann (Van Pelt) Chambers went to her heavenly home on June 17, 2022.

How do you sum up in a few paragraphs the life of someone who was such a dependable, loving, positive force in the lives of all she touched? Words seem inadequate.

Born on July 14, 1937, on a farm in rural...

Jun 16, 2022

On June 16, 2022, God called a very special angel home. Her name was Maria Elena (Dominguez) Wiley, and she was a warrior.

Maria was born March 20, 1956 in Albuquerque, N.M., to Louis and Mena Dominguez.

She was a true survivor who conquered hardship and diversity. She served proudly in the U.S. Air Force...

Jun 13, 2022

William J. Koch began his Eternal Life on June 13, 2022 after a long illness with Parkinson's Disease. He was 79.

Bill started his career, serving honorably in the US Air Force. After college at SIUE, he was employed by the Illinois Department of Public Aid, then for the Illinois Department of Employment Security where he served...

Jun 12, 2022

James Allen Barton, age 73, of Shiloh, born September 19, 1948 in East St. Louis, Ill., passed away Sunday, June 12, 2022 at his home in Shiloh, Ill.

Jimmy was a proud Army veteran and had retired from Laborers' Local 670. He loved working there and being with his friends at work.

He was preceded...

Jun 12, 2022

Danny Carlton Witt, age 67, of O'Fallon, born January 19, 1955 in East St. Louis, Ill., died June 12, 2022 as a result of a tragic accident.

Danny had worked as a Pathologist Assistant at St. Elizabeth Hospital for nearly 43 years, retiring in 2018, and was a deputy coroner for St. Clair County. Danny was a...

Jun 5, 2022

Lloyd Joseph "Joe" LeFrancois, 67, of O'Fallon, Ill., born July 13, 1954 in St. Louis, Mo., died Sunday, June 5, 2022, in Creve Coeur, Mo., under the care of BJC Hospice.

Joe graduated in 1972 from O'Fallon Township High School, O'Fallon, Ill.,, where he played linebacker and kicker for the O'Fallon Panthers. He continued playing football at...

May 30, 2022

William Bruce Cornwall, 58, of Shiloh, born June 2, 1963 in East St. Louis, Ill., passed away May 30, 2022 at his home in Shiloh, Ill.

Bruce was a long-time employee and mechanic at St. Clair Bowl. He enjoyed riding his Harley, fishing, camping, and having a beer by the fire pit. Bruce had a heart of...

May 28, 2022

Dolores Ann Sheridan, nee Guidry, age 86, of Maryville, formerly of Belleville and Troy, passed away Saturday, May 28, 2022 at Elmwood Care Center, Maryville, Ill.

Born August 2, 1935 in Crowley, La., Dolores grew up in Houma, La., where she graduated from St. Francis de Sales High School. Dolores moved often as a young mother and...

May 22, 2022

John Henry Sexauer, Jr., age 91, O'Fallon, IL, born August 20, 1930 in St. Louis, MO, to John Henry Sexauer & Pauline Sexauer, died Sunday May 22, 2022 of a heart attack.

He graduated from Harris Teachers College (Harris Stowe) & earned his Masters degree from Northeast Missouri State (Truman). He was committed to public education, serving...

May 20, 2022

Lois Ann Sexauer (nee Driscoll), age 86, O'Fallon, IL, born September 26, 1935 in St Louis, MO, to Eugene & Anna Mae Driscoll, died Friday May 20, 2022 after a long battle with Primary Progressive Aphasia & Alzheimer's disease.

Lois graduated from Elmhurst College & earned her Masters degree from St. Louis University. She was a  dedicated...

May 11, 2022

Carl Benjamin Wright, Jr., age 76, of Fairview Heights, Ill., born March 11, 1946 in Poplar Bluff, Mo., passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, May 11, 2022.

Carl was a man of few words, but when he did speak, he made us laugh. He was an all-around great guy and was funny in his own kind...

Apr 28, 2022

Douglas F. Collins, Major, USAF (retired), age 82, of O'Fallon, born January 17, 1940 in Batavia, New York, passed away Thursday morning, April 28, 2022 at Memorial Hospital, Shiloh, following a brief illness.

Doug served in the US Air Force for 20 years, retiring from Scott AFB. He then worked for 15 years with AT&T, continuing in...