Oct 3, 2022

Linda Ann (formerly Lynn) Loeffel, nee Abaffe, age 80, of Fairview Heights, Ill., born June 3, 1942 in St. Louis, entered into Eternal Rest October 3, 2022 at her home with her daughters at her side.

A 1960 graduate of Rosati-Kain HS, Linda worked for 22 years for the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra, retiring in 2007. She...

Oct 2, 2022

Jon William Collins, age 50, of O'Fallon, born December 4, 1971 at Tripler Army Medical Center, in Honolulu, Hawaii, passed away October 2, 2022 at his home in O'Fallon.

Jon grew up in O'Fallon, and graduted from OTHS, Class of 1990, and continued his education at SIU Carbondale. After college, Jon lived in Denver for a while...

Oct 1, 2022

Paul Leo Kjosa, age 54, of O'Fallon, Ill., was born September 8, 1968 in Rugby, N.D. to Robert and Darlene Kjosa. Paul passed away on October 1, 2022 at home surrounded by his family.

Paul graduated from Leeds High School, Leeds, N.D., in 1987. He was a member of Future Farmers of America (FFA), played trumpet in...

Sep 26, 2022

Michael Wayne Lafferty, age 57, of O'Fallon, born July 20, 1965 in Aurora, Ill., the younger brother to three sisters, passed away September 26, 2022 at home. Inspired by his uncle Tom Chapman, Mike enlisted in the Air Force at age 18, beginning a 30-year military career of service to others. He was an aeromedical technician and retired as...

Sep 21, 2022

Janet Lee Hanes, nee Shewmaker, age 54, lifelong O'Fallon resident, born November 9, 1967 in St. Louis, Mo., passed away Wednesday, September 21, 2022 at her home in O'Fallon.

Janet had a heart for caring for others, especially the elderly, and had worked for many years in home healthcare. She loved her family and was proud of...

Sep 19, 2022

Byron Keith Joyce, age 77, formerly of O'Fallon & Troy, born November 16, 1944 in Chicago, Ill., passed away Monday evening, September 19, 2022 at his home with his family at his side.

He was preceded in death by his parents Leonard Charles & Rose Elizabeth, nee Byron, Joyce.

Surviving are his wife, Elaine, nee...

Sep 17, 2022

Eleanor "Jean" Sugg Swanson passed away peacefully on September 17, 2022 at Mercy Rehab and Care Center, Swansea, Ill.

She was born April 30, 1925 on the family farm in Crawford County, Ill., to Ernshaw and Mabel Guyer Fowler. She graduated from Hutsonville High School in Hutsonville, Ill., in 1942, the youngest in her class. She then...

Sep 14, 2022

Barbara A. Barrows (nee Roy), age 86, of O'Fallon, Ill., and long-time resident in Washington, D.C., born July 28, 1936 in Mansura, La., died Wednesday, September 14, 2022.

Family, motherhood, and the Catholic Faith were the foundations of Barbara's life. She studied French and social work in college and was employed for 16 years with the Veterans...

Sep 8, 2022

Clarence Roy Wisnasky, age 89, lifelong resident of Shiloh, Ill., born July 23, 1933 in Shiloh, passed away September 8, 2022 at Keystone Place, O'Fallon, Ill.

Clarence grew up in Shiloh, attended O'Fallon schools and joined the Army at a young age. He served honorably 2 years during the Korean Conflict, and an additional 6 years in...

Sep 5, 2022

Lonnie "Lonzo" Keck of Belleville, Ill. passed away on September 5, 2022 at the age of 66.

Lonnie was born on November 27, 1955 to Clifford "Bud" Keck and Janeita, nee Schroeder, Keck. He grew up a farm boy, and attended O'Fallon Township High School and Ranken Technical Institute. His younger years were filled with chickens, sheep,...

Sep 5, 2022

Leonard E. Andrews, Jr., age 76, of O'Fallon, Ill., born August 9, 1946 in Belleville, Ill., passed away Monday morning, September 5, 2022 at his home.  Leonard grew up in Lebanon, attended Lebanon Schools, and was drafted into the Army in 1968. He served in the 31st Artillery and was a proud veteran. He then worked for over 40...

Sep 1, 2022

Patricia Ruth Bleisch, nee Klein, 83, was born on Easter Monday, April 10, 1939, in the family home on Madison Street, O'Fallon, IL.  She died on September 1, 2022 in Belleville, IL.

Pat entered the world as the youngest of eight children born to Christine, nee Rosen, and Henry J. Klein.  She was a long-time parishioner of...

Aug 28, 2022

Joseph Edward Keeney, age 61, of Shiloh, Ill., the fifth of eight children of Maynard and Mary Theresa, nee Elliott, Keeney, born October 17, 1960, passed away early Sunday morning, August 28, 2022, at Memorial Hospital, Shiloh, Ill. Joe grew up in O'Fallon, Ill., and graduated from OTHS Class of 1979. He worked as a laborer for Empire Comfort...

Aug 28, 2022

Candace "Candy" Ann Magnuson of Lebanon, Illinois found peace in her Savior's loving arms on August 28, 2022.

Candy was born and raised in Portland, Oregon to the late Robert and Carol Chapman. She attended Reynolds High School and graduated from Eastern Oregon College in 1971 with a degree in Elementary Education.

She leaves behind...

Aug 27, 2022

David R. Schrameck, age 76, longtime O'Fallon resident, born October 18, 1945, passed away Saturday evening, August 27, 2022 at Cedar Ridge Health & Rehab, in Lebanon, Ill.

Dave graduated OTHS Class of '63, and served in the US Army at Ft. Leonard Wood. He retired in 2001 from the O'Fallon City Street Department, and was a...

Aug 22, 2022

Dean Uebel passed away peacefully at his home in O'Fallon on August 22, 2022, surrounded by people he loved dearly. He had fought a brave 2-year battle against cancer.

He was born on August 13, 1950 in Saint Paul, Minn. to Lawrence and Marie (Westphal) Uebel. As the child of a military family, he spent his youth...

Aug 19, 2022

James R. Spencer, SMSgt, USAF, retired, age 94, of O'Fallon, Ill., born March 7, 1928 in Bexar, Ala., the oldest of eight children, passed away August 19, 2022 at Memorial Hospital, Belleville, Ill. Jim grew up in Alabama, and enlisted in the Army Air Forces as a young man. When the Air Force was created in 1947, he chose...

Aug 9, 2022

Gary L. Cooper, Jr., "Buddy," age 45, of Belleville, formerly of O'Fallon, Ill., died Tuesday, August 9, 2022 unexpectedly at his residence.

He is survived by his parents Gary Cooper, Sr., and Kathryn (Marty) Poepping; daughters Lily and Flora Cooper, all of O'Fallon; sister Lesly Goodin of Mulberry Grove, Ill.; niece Samantha (Zachary) Portell of Virginia; nephew...

Aug 5, 2022

A Memorial Service will be held at 10 am, Tuesday, August 16, 2022, Hangar One, at Scott Air Force Base, Illinois.

Livestreaming of the service is available HERE

Colonel Zachary George Hall was a true American hero. He was a curious academic, devout Christian, skilled aviator, recognized...

Jul 30, 2022

Maryann Wilhelm, 69, of O'Fallon, passed away on July 30, 2022. She was born on December 16, 1952 in East St. Louis. Maryann was a loving sister, friend, and aunt. Maryann graduated from Collinsville High School in 1970 and went to work at various nursing homes in the Activities Department. She retired from Caseyville Nursing and Rehab as the...