Aug 28, 2021

Edward Alan Williamson, age 47, of O'Fallon, born January 3, 1974 in Sacramento, Calif., to James P. Williamson and Carol L., nee Vandeleur, Williamson, passed away unexpectedly Saturday August 28, 2021 at home in O'Fallon, Ill.

Edward grew up in a military family and lived in California, Belgium, Mississippi, Alaska, finally settling in O'Fallon, Ill. in 1986....

Aug 16, 2021

UPDATED SERVICE INFORMATION: Friday, October 22, 2021 Wolfersberger Funeral Home At the request of the family, please wear your mask.

Fred George Schmitt, age 50, of Shiloh, Ill., born March 6, 1971 in Jersey City, N.J., passed away Monday evening, August 16, 2021 at St. Elizabeth Hospital, O'Fallon, Ill., from complications due to...

Aug 14, 2021

Irma C. Garza, age 77, of Freeburg, Ill., born November 10, 1943 in McAllen, Texas, passed away Saturday morning, August 14, 2021 at St. Elizabeth's Hospital, O'Fallon, Ill.

Irma grew up in the Rio Grande Valley of McAllen, Texas. She moved her family here to the area in 1982, and began a long career in metro-east schools,...

Aug 11, 2021

Lt. Col. Ronald L. Bracy, USAF (Ret), age 76, passed away on Wednesday, August 11, 2021 at Memorial Hospital, Belleville, Illinois. He was born December 3, 1944, in Fort Monmouth, New Jersey.

Lt. Col. Bracy is survived by his wife of 55 years, Judith Bracy; daughter Tonya Wood and husband David; daughter in law Tina Bracy; grandchildren...

Aug 7, 2021

Dennis David Reno, age 71, of O'Fallon, Ill., born June 15, 1950, died Saturday, August 7, 2021 at his residence.

Dennis was a life member of Sgt. Charles A. Fricke VFW Post 805 in O'Fallon, a US Army veteran (Specialist 5), and served in the Vietnam War. He spent his adult life in the trucking industry as...

Aug 5, 2021

Nelson Scott Libell, Jr., age 39, of O'Fallon, born January 17, 1982, died at home on August 5, 2021.

Nelson grew up in O'Fallon and graduated from OTHS in 2000. He studied HVAC and welding at SWIC before starting his employment with Omega Steel Co., in Granite City, where he was a hard worker and loyal employee....

Aug 5, 2021

Charles "Chuck" Baker, age 96, of O'Fallon, Ill., born July 20, 1925 in Lenoir City, Tenn., passed away peacefully at home on August 5, 2021, while holding Harriet's hand.

Growing up in Tennessee, Chuck was an avid University of Tennessee Volunteers fan. He joined the US Navy as a young man, and served on the USS PC-1264...

Aug 1, 2021

Updated Service Info: The family will host a Celebration of Life event from 2-5 pm., Sunday, September 19, 2021 at the Quail Club, 8303 Concordia Church Rd, Belleville.

Sharon A. Orr-Woods, age 77, of O'Fallon, born May 27, 1944 in East St. Louis, Ill., passed away Sunday evening, August 1, 2021...

Jul 17, 2021

Janeita Keck, age 89, of O'Fallon, Ill., passed to life eternal on Saturday, July 17, 2021. She was born on November 24, 1931, to George and Christine, nee Rick, Schroeder. She grew up in rural St. Jacob until meeting the love of her life, Clifford "Bud" Keck of Lebanon, Ill., whom she married July 15, 1950. He passed away...

Jul 15, 2021

Glennon W. Musial, age 78, of O'Fallon, Ill., born July 14, 1943 in St. Louis, Mo., died Thursday, July 15, 2021 at St. Elizabeth's Hospital, O'Fallon.

Glenn served as a military security police in the US Air Force during the Vietnam era. He was a proud member of the VFW Post 805 and American Legion Post 137....

Jul 3, 2021

Cheryl Lynn Sumpter, nee Young, age 58, of Shiloh, Ill., born April 12, 1963 in St. Louis, passed away Saturday evening, July 3, 2021 at Memorial East Hospital, Shiloh, after a brief and sudden illness.

Cheryl grew up in St. Louis, and was employed at Hoy Shoe Company for over 30 years. She enjoyed big-game hunting, and...

Jul 3, 2021

Rufus D. McCollum, Jr, age 84, resident of O'Fallon, Ill. since 1972, transitioned peacefully Saturday, July 3, 2021 at his home with his wife Betty and family at his side.  Rufus was born February 11, 1937 in Abingdon, Va. to Mr. Rufus D. McCollum, Sr. and Velma McCollum.

Rufus retired as a Lieutenant Colonel from the United...

Jul 3, 2021

Meghan Elaine Rosenberg, age 29, of Belleville, Ill., born December 23, 1991 at Scott AFB, passed away July 3, 2021.

Born at Scott AFB, Meghan was raised as a military kid, and moved around often. She graduated from Cocoa Beach High School, Fla., in 2010, before moving back to the area. Meghan had a creative spirit; she...

Jun 28, 2021

Timothy Allen Harms, age 66, of Mattoon, Ill., formerly of O'Fallon, passed away at his residence on Monday, June 28, 2021. Tim was born on May 26, 1955, in Portland, Ore. to the late Mervin and Doris (Krassig) Harms. He grew up in Omaha, Neb., was the youngest of six children, and was a proud graduate of Omaha South...

Jun 21, 2021

Donald L. Hocher, age 85, of O'Fallon, born September 18, 1935 on the family farm in Collinsville, Ill., passed away Monday morning, June 21, 2021 at Colonnade Senior Living Center, O'Fallon, Ill.

Don grew up on the Hocher family farm and graduated from O'Fallon Twp. High School in 1953. While serving in the Army during the Korean...

Jun 18, 2021

Roscoe L. Woodward, age 87, of Fairview Heights, Ill., born October 8, 1933, passed away at home on June 18, 2021.

Roscoe served 26 years in the US Air Force, retiring as Senior Master Sergeant in 1979 from Scott AFB where he had served as Superintendent in Logistics Planning with the 375 th CAM.

He...

Jun 12, 2021

Victoria "Tori" Marie Stake, age 29, born August 12, 1991, at Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio, passed away Saturday, June 12, 2021, at Barnes Jewish Hospital, following a 12-month battle with breast cancer.

Tori grew up in O'Fallon, Ill., and enjoyed baking, sewing, and playing hockey. She graduated OTHS Class of 2009. She attended SWIC, then transferred and earned...

Jun 6, 2021

Merle "Moe" Frech, age 85, of O'Fallon, Ill., born June 16, 1935 in Lenzburg, Ill., passed away Sunday evening, June 6, 2021, at Memorial Hospital, Belleville, Ill.

Moe grew up in New Athens, where as a young paper boy, loved his community. He maintained his strong ties to his New Athens' roots and lifelong friends throughout his...

May 18, 2021

Jeffrey Dean Haynes, 57, of O'Fallon, Ill., born on May 4, 1964 in Bryan, Texas., went to be with his Lord in heaven on Tuesday, May 18, 2021 at Siteman Cancer Center in St. Louis, Mo.

Jeff was a General Manager at the Auffenberg Dealer Group in O'Fallon, Ill.  He enjoyed his job and spending time with...

May 17, 2021

June Marie Phares, age 79, formerly of Springfield, Ill., died Monday morning, May 17, 2021, at Cedar Ridge Nursing & Rehab, Lebanon, Ill.

June was born in Carlinville, Ill., and spent most of her life in Springfield. She had worked as an admission clerk at St. John's Hospital in Springfield. She was an amazing cook, enjoyed her...