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...

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...