Mar 10, 2022

Robert "Rob" Alan Edgar, age 65, of O'Fallon, Ill., was born January 24, 1957, and passed away on Thursday, March 10, 2022 at Memorial Hospital, Belleville, Ill.

After graduating from Belleville Township High School West in 1975, Rob was proud to serve in the United States Air Force, and retired as Master Sergeant. He was a member...

Feb 27, 2022

Stephanie Jayne Papproth, age 57, of Belleville, Ill., born March 15, 1964 in Belleville, passed away February 27, 2022 at her home.

Stephanie was a proud and steadfast wife, a loving mother, and a caring grandmother "Momo." She enjoyed spending time with her family and supporting her husband and son with their motorcycle racing. Stephanie had worked...

Feb 26, 2022

Jannet Marie Ahle, nee Hug, age 85, of O'Fallon, Ill., born November 13, 1936 in Belleville, Ill., passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, February 26, 2022.

Jannet grew up in Belleville and graduated from Belleville West High School. She married Don in 1954 and was married nearly 68 years. For many years, she was employed as...

Feb 24, 2022

Randall Louis Mecagni passed away on February 24, 2022 at the age of 59. He was born on November 14, 1962 to Ronald and Eleanor (Happold) Mecagni. Randy loved his family, especially his grand babies, Madison, Kennedy, Reagan and Louis. He spent as much time as he could loving his grandchildren and being the best Gramps he could be....

Feb 20, 2022

Sylvester "Syl" Anthony Sommer, age 91, of  Wentzville, Mo., fortified with the sacraments of the Catholic Church, was granted eternal rest on February 20, 2022 at St. Joseph Hospital, in Lake St. Louis, Mo.

Syl was one of nine children, born June 6, 1930 in St. Paul, Mo. He served in the US Army from 1952-54 as...

Feb 12, 2022

Mildred E. Meinkoth, nee Staub, age 85, of O'Fallon, Ill., born September 19, 1936 on the family farm near Shiloh, Ill., passed away at her home, on February 12, 2022.

Mildred grew up in Shiloh and graduated from O'Fallon Twp. High School in 1954. Her love of O'Fallon Panthers sports began as a child and continued through...

Feb 11, 2022

Dennis Lee Fix, age 74, of O'Fallon, Ill., born August 26, 1947 in Belleville, Ill., died Friday morning, February 11, 2022 at Cedar Ridge Health & Rehab, Lebanon, Ill.

Dennis grew up on the Fix family farm in O'Fallon Township, the fifth of ten children born to Raymond George Fix, Sr., and Mildred D., nee Kueker, Fix....

Feb 8, 2022

Steven William Kimble, age 73, of Belleville, Ill., born January 26, 1949, in New Orleans, La., to William Aitken Kimble and Lynn Kimble, nee Freeman, died peacefully on Tuesday, February 8, 2022, at his home in Belleville, Ill.

Steve "Gator" grew up in Metairie, La., a suburb of New Orleans. On graduating from college in 1971, he...

Feb 6, 2022

Robert Joseph Hubert, age 82, of Lebanon, Ill., born September 26, 1939 in Belleville, Ill., passed away February 6, 2022, at his home, surrounded by his family, who loved and cherished him.

Bob was a dedicated and loyal employee for Robert "Chick" Fritz for 31 years. He begin as a driver then worked as an on-premise sales...

Feb 6, 2022

Mark Allen Yarian, age 70, of Troy, Ill., born August 15, 1951, in Fort Wayne, Ind., died February 6, 2022, at St. Louis University Hospital, St. Louis, Mo.

Mark grew up the son of a minister and enlisted in the U.S. Air Force at the age of 19. He served for 20 years with a career specialty...

Feb 3, 2022

Richard W. Munro, age 87, of Shiloh, Ill., born June 15, 1934 in Chicago, Ill., passed away Thursday morning, February 3, 2022 at his home with his family at his side.

Richard grew up in Chicago, Ill., and was a veteran of the US Navy, retiring in 1978. He enlisted in the Navy at the age of...

Feb 2, 2022

Gary Edward Eberle, age 69, of Oklahoma City, Okla., born January 28, 1953 in Allegheny Co., Penn., passed away February 2, 2022 at the VA Medical Center in Oklahoma City.

Born and raised near Pittsburgh, just minutes from the Steelers' stadium, Gary graduated from Moon Township High School in 1971. He was an avid Steelers fan throughout...

Jan 29, 2022

The Memorial gathering for Mr. Sellers, which was to be held on February 26 at Shiloh Eagles, has been cancelled due to inclement weather and icy conditions.

Kenneth Dale Sellers, age 74 of O'Fallon, Ill., born August 14, 1947 in St. Louis, Mo., passed away Saturday morning, January 29, 2022 at St. Elizabeth's...

Jan 28, 2022

Toribia "Vicky" Ompoy Modio Zeigler of Lebanon, Ill., passed away January 28, 2022 at the age of 73 at St. Elizabeth's Hospital in O'Fallon, Ill. She was born March 24, 1948 in the town of Agay-Ay, Cabalion, Southern Leyte, Philippines, to Pedro Modio and Anatalia, nee Ompoy, Modio. She married John M. Zeigler November 9, 1966 in San Antonio,...

Jan 27, 2022

MaDonna Diane Wortman, age 72, of Lebanon, Ill., born December 16, 1949 in East St. Louis, passed away January 27, 2022 at Memorial Hospital, Belleville, Ill., following complications from pneumonia.

MaDonna grew up in Collinsville and graduated from St. Teresa Academy in 1967. In 1970, MaDonna ventured out West and started a new life in San Francisco....

Jan 24, 2022

Joyce Carolyn Loyet, nee Hencke, age 82 of Lebanon, Ill., born August 18, 1939 in Troy, Ill., passed away Monday, January 24, 2022 at her home.

Joyce grew up in Troy and graduated from McCray-Dewey High School. For many years, she impacted the lives of many young children as a dedicated caregiver through her foster-parenting and home...

Jan 14, 2022

Jennifer Louise Fearn, nee Wilkinson, age 39, of Belleville, Ill., born January 7, 1983, died suddenly at home on January 14, 2022.

Jennifer was a teacher's assistant at the Mascoutah Senior High School and was an active member of the Mascoutah PTO, where she volunteered for numerous fundraisers. Jennifer loved teaching children and being a caregiver. She...

Jan 12, 2022

Scott S. Federhofer, age 56, of O'Fallon, Ill., born January 13, 1965 in St. Louis, Mo., passed away January 12, 2022 at Barnes Hospital, following a valiant fight against COVID.

Scott grew up in St. Louis and graduated from St. Mary's Catholic High School, class of 1983. As a young man, he enlisted in the US Navy...

Jan 3, 2022

Chief Master Sergeant John Bernard Hollerbach, USAF, Retired, age 87, of O'Fallon, born December 1, 1934, in St. Paul, Minn. to Aloysius J. Hollerbach, and Margaret L. Hollerbach (nee Spaulding), died Monday, January 3, 2022 at Memorial Hospital, Shiloh, Ill.

He graduated from Cretin High School in St. Paul. At the age of 18, enlisted in the...

Jan 2, 2022

Celeste Short, age 78, formerly of O'Fallon, born February 1, 1943 at Scott AFB, Ill., passed away January 2, 2022 at Aviston Countryside Manor, Aviston, Ill.

Celeste had previously taught piano and accordion lessons and enjoyed doing crafts. For many years, Celeste managed several area dry cleaning businesses throughout the metro-east and St. Louis. She also used...