May 16, 2021

Jere Francis Buttimer, age 79, of O'Fallon, Ill, born July 1, 1941 in Stoneham, Mass., passed away Sunday afternoon, May 16, 2021.

Jere grew up in Massachusetts, attended Stonehill College in North Easton, and served in the US Air Force from 1964-76 as a meteorologist. He was a long-time carrier for the Belleville News-Democrat and worked as...

May 6, 2021

Andrew J. Pelak, Jr., age 74, Major General, USAF (Ret.), of O'Fallon, Ill., born August 7, 1946 in Newark, N.J., died suddenly on May 6, 2021.

Andy grew up near Newark, N.J., and attended East Orange High School where he was an accomplished athlete and scholar. He went on to play baseball and earn his B.A. in...

May 1, 2021

Frank B. Austin, age 77, of Shiloh, Ill., died at home on May 1, 2021.

Mr. Austin was a Vietnam veteran and had received the Distinguished Flying Cross for his role in a helicopter rescue of American soldiers, and he had retired from the US Army. An avid reader, Mr. Austin had an interest in military history...

Apr 25, 2021

Robert Clarence Weber, age 89, of Belleville, formerly of St. Louis, Mo., died Sunday evening, April 25, 2021 at Joe's Place Caring Cottage, O'Fallon, Ill.

Bob was born and raised in St. Louis. He spent most of his life in St. Louis, and after retirement, moved to Ozark, Mo. He worked as a union plumber for almost...

Apr 24, 2021

To help us celebrate Luke's life, please wear your own SUPERHERO shirt on Thursday.

Luke Matthew Rennison, age 19, left this life for a new one on April 24, 2021. He was the son of Matt and Kristi Rennison of Belleville, Illinois. He leaves three sisters whom he adored, and they included him in everything...

Apr 22, 2021

Kenneth Clinton Swanson, age 87, born January 19, 1934 in Ogema. Wisc., passed away on April 22, 2021 at his home in New Baden, Ill., surrounded by his loving family.  We grieve but we know that he is no longer burdened by the restrictions of his earthly body, he has joined his savior in Heaven.

Ken grew...

Apr 21, 2021

Nancy Jo Suedmeyer, nee Kuehn, age 59, of Fairview Heights, Ill., born February 23, 1962 in Belleville, Ill., passed away Wednesday,  April 21, 2021 at her home.

Nancy was a graduate of O'Fallon Township High School and then went on to major in education at Eastern Illinois University. She was passionate about her work, caring for and...

Apr 21, 2021

Arline Ella Fohne, age 91, of O'Fallon, born March 30, 1930 on the family farm in Troy, Ill., the youngest of six children of Arnold and Ella, nee Noeltner, Niehaus, passed away early Wednesday morning, April 21, 2021 at Barnes-Jewish Hospital, St. Louis, Mo. During the last six years Arline lived at The Colonnade Senior Living.  While living there...

Apr 12, 2021

Drew William Toennies, age 20, of Freeburg, formerly of O'Fallon, passed away Monday evening, April 12, 2021.

Drew attended St. Clare grade school where he created great memories; he participated in soccer and bowling while attending Althoff High School. Drew was a student at University of Central Missouri. He was funny and fun-loving; he liked to spend...

Apr 11, 2021

Miriam Ann Gentry, 86, of O'Fallon, Ill., passed away Sunday, April 11, 2021 in her home.

Miriam was born August 4, 1934 in Topeka, Kans. to Joseph G. and Zella (nee Wilson) Youngkamp. She was married September 3, 1955 to Jack C. Gentry in Topeka, Kans.

Mrs. Gentry graduated Magna Cum Laude from Washburn University...

Apr 8, 2021

Kallie Lynn Frederick, age 43, of O'Fallon, born September 6, 1977 in Miami, Fla. passed away April 8, 2021.

Kallie Lynn, loved affectionately by her mom and family, was a generous, kind, caring, free-spirited person. Kallie lived mostly by her own rules in life. She was known by many names because she wore many hats. Mom was...

Apr 6, 2021

Carol H. Montee, 81 of Devils Lake, N.D. formerly of Lebanon and O'Fallon, Ill. passed away on Tuesday, April 6, 2021 at the Odd Fellows Home in the loving care of her family and the caring Odd Fellows staff.

A gathering of family and friends was held on Saturday, April 10, 2021 at the Gilbertson Funeral Home,...

Apr 4, 2021

Mary Lou Williams was born Mary Louise Roewe in East St. Louis, Ill., in 1926, the youngest of the six children of August and Agnes Roewe. She died at Memorial Hospital East, in Shiloh, Ill., surrounded by her children, on Easter Sunday, April 4, 2021. She attended Eastside High School where she was cheerleader, before being a cheerleader was...

Apr 2, 2021

Zelda Mae Woitzel, nee Schneider, 97, of O'Fallon, Ill., died peacefully surrounded by family on Friday, April 2, 2021 at Cedarhurst Senior Living, Shiloh, Ill.

She was born July 10, 1923 in Toledo, Ohio, the daughter of Walter and Lillian, nee Pheils, Schneider and graduated from Waite High School in 1942. She married her husband, Robert 'Bob'...

Apr 2, 2021

Joan Ida Acker, nee Lambert, age 86, resident of Shiloh, Ill., passed away Friday morning, April 2, 2021.

Joan grew up in Shiloh, but left at an early age and lived in many states from coast to coast. She was a military spouse early in her marriage to Norman R. Acker, former Mayor of Shiloh who lovingly...

Mar 29, 2021

Audrey Ann Peet, age 58, of O'Fallon, Ill., passed away peacefully after a courageous battle with brain cancer, on March 29, 2021, with her loving husband and children by her side.  Born October 20, 1962 in Miami, Fla., Audrey was preceded in death by her mother Michele Fay, nee Bolway, Frederick, and father Charles Paul.

Audrey grew...

Mar 24, 2021

Richard "Dick" Wayne Gregg, age 75, of Belleville, Ill., born October 16, 1945 in Louisville, Ky. to Theodore Alphonsus Gregg and Nell G, nee Gross, Gregg, died March 24, 2021 in Belleville after a long illness due to COVID-19.

Dick grew up in Louisville, attended grade school at St. Stephen Martyr, St Xavier High School, University of...

Mar 18, 2021

George J. Peach, age 87, of O'Fallon, Ill., born June 19, 1933 in O'Fallon, Ill., died March 18, 2021 in Belleville, Ill.

George was proud to serve his country, enlisting in the Army and serving overseas during the Korean War. After his return, he worked at the Alton & Southern Railway in East St. Louis as a...

Mar 11, 2021

Caroline M. Jarrell, nee Kult, 91, of Shiloh, Ill., born July 27, 1929, in Ashley, Ill., passed away peacefully at her home with loved ones by her side, on March 11, 2021.

Caroline was a loyal member of St Clare Catholic Church in O'Fallon, Ill. She and her husband Carl raised nine fun-loving, hardworking children.  In addition...

Mar 9, 2021

Edward A. Berridge, age 64, born Sept. 15, 1956 in Fort Worth, Tex., passed away at his home in O'Fallon, Ill., on March 9, 2021. Ed enlisted in the US Air Force at age 18, transitioned to the Air Force Reserves, and ultimately retired as Senior Master Sergeant with the Air National Guard after 32 years of service. Ed...