Sep 21, 2021

Cecil "Hoppy" M. Hopkins, age 80, of O'Fallon, born March 29, 1941 in Old Mines, Mo., to Bernard and Mary, nee Robart, Hopkins, passed away Tuesday, September 21, 2021. He joined the Army as a young man, and after 4 years, transitioned to the Air Force, where he had a lengthy and successful career in Military Communications, retiring from...

Sep 19, 2021

John T. White, age 56, of O'Fallon, Ill., born December 19, 1964, passed away at his home on Sunday, September 19, 2021.

John grew up in O'Fallon, and graduated from OTHS. He was a former volunteer firefighter and had worked as an EMT. He later worked in road and bridge construction, and tinkered in electrical and plumbing...

Sep 18, 2021

Major General, retired, John D. Becker completed his Fini-Flight on September 18, 2021, and is at peace for eternity. He was a man of integrity, who loved God, his family, friends, and his country.

John was born in Kenton, Ohio on October 22, 1948, and graduated from Marysville, Ohio in 1966. He married his wife of 52...

Sep 16, 2021

Lorene Lurtz, age 93, of O'Fallon, born February 25, 1928, in O'Fallon, to Sophie, nee Kassing, Kombrink and William Kombrink, passed away Thursday morning, September 16, 2021 at St. Paul's Home in Belleville, Ill.

Lorene grew up on a farm near O'Fallon. She was an avid Cardinals fan and never missed a game on the radio or...

Sep 13, 2021

Philip E. Kahlert, DDS Born on August 12, 1933. Died on September 13, 2021. He was preceded in death by his father, George N. Kahlert, his mother, Fern D. Kahlert (nee DuComb) and his brother George D. Kahlert. He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Mary Jo; his four daughters, Kate (Greg) Dolnick,...

Sep 10, 2021

Edith May Jorn, age 90, lifelong resident of the O'Fallon-Shiloh-Fairview Heights area, born July 16, 1931 in O'Fallon, passed away Friday morning, September 10, 2021 at Cedar Ridge Health and Rehab, in Lebanon, Ill.

Edith grew up in Shiloh and attended Shiloh schools. She had formerly worked at Scott AFB NCO Club, Main Street Market in Washington...

Aug 31, 2021

John Arthur Bagnarelli, age 85, of O'Fallon, Ill., formerly of Pennsylvania and Virginia, born February 11, 1936 in Philadelphia, passed away Tuesday evening, August 31, 2021 at St. Elizabeth's Hospital, O'Fallon, Ill.

A US Army veteran, John was a steelworker and retired from US Steel after 30 years of employment in Pennsylvania. After he retired, he and...

Aug 28, 2021

Joseph Alvin Kane, age 86 of O'Fallon, Ill., born February 19, 1935 in Cambria, Ill., passed away at his home on Saturday morning, August 28, 2021. Joe grew up in Marissa, Ill., and graduated from Marissa High School in 1953. He had retired from the St. Clair County Housing Authority, where he worked in maintenance.

Joe loved...

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...