Dec 19, 2021

Carl Robert Keck, Jr., age 68, of Belleville, Ill., born June 30, 1953 in Belleville, passed away at his home, surrounded by his family on Sunday, December 19, 2021.

Bob grew up in O'Fallon, the oldest of four children of Carl and Jeanette, nee Swengross, Keck, Sr., and graduated from O'Fallon Township High School. After serving in...

Dec 19, 2021

Erna Mae Nabb, nee Nadler, born November 20,1937, died December 19, 2021.

As a banking professional Erna began her career as a teller at Southern Illinois National Bank in East St. Louis and rose through the ranks to retire as a vice-president and branch manager for Regions Bank in Fairview Heights. Erna loved her family passionately and...

Dec 18, 2021

Russell Albert Beloungy, age 76, of O'Fallon, Ill., born December 14, 1945 in Madison, Wisc., passed away December 18, 2021 at St. Elizabeth's Hospital, O'Fallon, Ill.

Originally from Sauk, Wisc., Russ served in the US Navy for several years, earning the Vietnam Service Medal  with four stars. Russ was a longtime employee of  Ohio Medical, retiring after...

Dec 17, 2021

Michael Gene Vielweber, age 70, of Fayetteville, Ill., born April 26, 1951 in Belleville, died December 17, 2021 at Memorial Hospital, Shiloh, Illinois.

Mike joined the US Army as a young man, immediately after earning his high school diploma from Oak Technical High School, in Oakland, Calif. In 2011, Mike retired from the former E.M. Wiegmann Co.,...

Dec 14, 2021

Kathleen Carol Beloungy, nee Kluever, age 67, of O'Fallon, Ill., born May 28, 1954 in Madison, Wisc., passed away December 14, 2021 at St. Elizabeth's Hospital, O'Fallon, Ill.

Kathleen grew up in Stoughton, Wisc., and was set up on a date at church by her mother; she married Russell Beloungy November 4, 1979 at Madison Gospel Tabernacle,...

Dec 13, 2021

Leonard Earl Ellis, age 84, of O'Fallon, born September 16, 1937 in Murphysboro, Ill., passed away December 13, 2021 at St. Elizabeth's Hospital, following a brief illness.

Leonard was self-employed as a thoroughbred horse trainer for many years. He was the 1982 Missouri State Barrel Racing Champion and was a professional horse-shoer. He served in...

Dec 12, 2021

Pauline Fay Puttmann, age 88, born December 21, 1932 in Murphysboro, Ill. to Carl and Clara nee Graff, Worthen, died Sunday, December 12, 2021 at her home at Cedarhurst of Shiloh, Shiloh, Ill., with both of her daughters at her side.

Pauline grew up at Mt. Joy in Murphysboro with her sisters, Ruth and Katy.  Beginning at...

Dec 10, 2021

Melanie Ann Harris (nee Ahrens) passed away on December 10, 2021 with her family by her side. Melanie was a successful recipient of a heart transplant on November 15, 2021.

Melanie was raised in Columbia, Ill. by her cherished mother Carol Reinheimer with the always helping hand of her Grandfather Joseph Rard.

Melanie married Don...

Dec 8, 2021

Jacqueline Marie Toles, nee Britto, age 73, of O'Fallon, born February 27, 1948 in New Bedford, Mass., passed away Wednesday morning, December 8, 2021 at Barnes Jewish Hospital, St. Louis, Mo.

The oldest of eleven children of Francis and Gladys Britto, Jackie grew up in New Bedford, Mass., where she attended New Bedford Vocational High School, graduating...

Dec 5, 2021

Gordon Lee Escher, 65, born January 5, 1956 in East St. Louis, Illinois, to Leroy A. Escher and Martha Lou, nee Pollard, Escher, died December 5, 2021 at his home in Belleville, Ill.

Gordon grew up in O'Fallon, graduating from O'Fallon Township High School. Gordon worked out of Belleville Union Local 459 as a Laborer for many...

Dec 4, 2021

Dennis George Edward Buske, "Denny the Barber," loving husband, father and grandfather passed away Saturday, December 4, 2021 at Cedar Ridge Health and Rehab, at the age of 84. Dennis was born September 20, 1937 in Watertown, Wisconsin. He graduated from Johnson Creek High School, in Wisconsin, and was quite the athlete. He went on to play football at...

Nov 30, 2021

Concordia Lagmay, age 89, passed away November 30, 2021 at University Care Center, Edwardsville, Illinois.

Concordia was born August 13, 1932 in Batitang, Zaragoza, Nueva Ecija, Philippines. She was the loving and devoted wife of the late Juanito Lagmay; and mother to nine children. In 1997, she moved to Guam and later to Germany, and then to...

Nov 23, 2021

Luciana Singh, née Organ, 65 of O'Fallon, Illinois passed away on Tuesday, November 23, 2021 surrounded by her family.

Lucy was born September 24, 1956 in Venice, Italy and was preceded in death by her parents CMSGT Charles and Hilde Organ.

Lucy is survived by her two children, Robert...

Nov 21, 2021

Marie Berens, nee Mitchell, age 80, formerly of O'Fallon, Ill., departed for eternal rest on Sunday, November 21, 2021. She served for 19 years on the Missouri Arts Council and as the choir director for St. Michael's Episcopal Church in O'Fallon. Marie was a fan of the British Royal Family and spent 2 weeks in London in 2012. She...

Nov 15, 2021

Randal Duane Yancey, 61, formerly of Jefferson City, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 15, 2021 at his home in O'Fallon, Illinois. He was born on March 8, 1960, in Ironton, a son of Henry B. Yancey and the late Peggy (Thurman) Yancey. He was united in marriage to Melody Holcomb on June 10, 2006 in Las Vegas, Nevada....

Nov 11, 2021

Donna C. Beck, age 67, of Belleville, born January 31, 1954 in Inglewood, Calif., to Ralph and Rose, nee Hick, Corbett, passed away Thursday morning, November 11, 2021 at Memorial Hospital, Belleville, Illinois.

Born and raised in Inglewood, Calif., the middle of three children, Donna earned her BA in History and Spanish from UC Irvine in 1976,...

Nov 11, 2021

Helen Patricia (nee Howe) Martin, 91, passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 11, 2021 surrounded by the love of her family.

Helen was born on September 13,1930, in Dodgeville, Wisc.  She was the youngest of nine children born to William and Mary (Long) Howe.  Helen moved to Madison, Wisc. while in high school and graduated in 1948. ...

Nov 4, 2021

Manuel F. Fernandez, age 83, of Swansea, Ill., passed away November 4, 2021.

Manny was born March 7, 1938 in a small coal-mining community in Kentucky. He soon moved to Barberton, Ohio, were he graduated high school. He earned his Economics & Finance degree from Kent State University, where he was a member of Delta Upsilon Fraternity....

Oct 30, 2021

Jeanette Marie Ropper, nee Alexander, age 61, of O'Fallon, born November 10, 1959 in Sacramento, Calif., passed away October 30, 2021.

Jeanette grew up in Sacramento and met her future husband Mike while he was stationed at McClellan Air Force Base. They married in 1983 and moved often due to his Air Force career before settling in...

Oct 29, 2021

Sweet little Stephanie Isabella Wells was born into her loving family On October 29, 2021. She will be lovingly remembered by her father Seth, her mother Shayna, and her three big brothers Scott, Sebastian, and Sullivan.

A private gathering was held.