Jul 29, 2022

Michael David Hinton, age 58, of O'Fallon, Ill., born June 25, 1964 in Honolulu, Hawaii, has claimed victory in Jesus, as he died July 29, 2022, at his home, with his loving family surrounding him.

"What I really wanted was to live to 112 years old, and somehow that got screwed up, so...I obviously am not there...

Jul 26, 2022

Lorna Marie Elliott Cox, age 65, lifelong resident of O'Fallon, born June 24, 1957, died July 26, 2022 at Barnes Jewish Hospital, St. Louis, Mo.

Lorna graduated OTHS in 1976 and had retired as a postal carrier. She was an avid dog lover and will be missed.

She was preceded in death by her parents...

Jul 26, 2022

Mary Louise Loomis, nee Hildreth, age 77, of Troy, born May 29, 1945 in East St. Louis, Ill., passed away peacefully on Tuesday morning, July 26, 2022.

Mary was a 1963 graduate of Collinsville High School, where she was a cheerleader and Football Queen. She had worked as an office manager at various medical offices in the...

Jul 25, 2022

Raymond D. Holden, 83, Colonel USAF (Ret.) born 30 April 1939, in Ludington, MI, passed away with his daughters at his bedside on 25 July 2022 at Evelyn's House – BJC Hospice in Creve Coeur, MO after a 5 ½ month hospital battle that began with a ruptured appendix.

Ray was raised in Whitehall, MI, and was...

Jul 22, 2022

Lyndell Wayne "Lynn" Adcock, age 69 of O'Fallon, born February 5, 1953 in Sikeston, Mo., passed away July 22, 2022 at Barnes Jewish Hospital, St. Louis.

Lynn graduated from OTHS Class of 1971. As a young man, he worked at Schwarz Furniture Co., and Mosby Printing & Publishing. In 1975, he established his own soda distribution route...

Jul 21, 2022

Lt. Col. Allen Lee Medford, USAF, retired, died on July 21, 2022 at home in O'Fallon, Ill.  He was married for 35 years to CeCelia Ann Trad of Cleveland, Ohio. CeCe passed in 2005 after a 6-year battle with breast cancer. Allen suffered from the symptoms and debilitating effects of multiple sclerosis which was diagnosed in 1995.

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Jul 17, 2022

Robert Lee Vollmer, age 78, of Belleville, Ill., born October 18, 1943, passed away July 17, 2022.

Bob grew up in O'Fallon, and graduated from OTHS in 1961. He earned his Associate of Science degree from BAC, and continued his education at SIU Edwardsville, earning his BA in Psychology and MA in Clinical Psychology. Drafted to serve...

Jul 16, 2022

Amanda Patricia Hinote, age 31, of O'Fallon, loving mother of two boys, passed away suddenly on Saturday, July 16, 2022 at her home in O'Fallon.

Amanda grew up in O'Fallon, attended OTHS and SWIC, and worked at various restaurants in the metro-east area. Amanda will be remembered as a loving mother, who was fully devoted to her...

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...