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.

Oct 27, 2021

Sara Jane "Sally" Ahlvin, nee Hawkins, age 93, of Sikeston, Mo., passed away Wednesday morning, October 27, 2021 in O'Fallon, Ill., at the home of her son Paul, under the compassionate care of her children and VITAS Healthcare.

Sally was a resident of Sikeston since 1971, where her husband, the late Dr. Robert Ahlvin, served as physician,...

Oct 27, 2021

Nancy Jane Hurst, nee Fuchs, age 72, of Belleville, born December 24, 1948 in Pine Lawn, Missouri, passed away Wednesday morning, October 27, 2021 at Barnes Jewish Hospital, in St. Louis, following a brief illness.

Nancy grew up in East St. Louis and graduated from Saint Teresa Academy. She was a dedicated wife and mother.

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Oct 19, 2021

Janice Mae Bickell, nee Countryman, age 83, of O'Fallon, Ill., born April 22, 1938 in Elmore, Iowa, died Tuesday, October 19, 2021 at Memorial Hospital, Belleville, Ill. Janice enlisted in the Air Force in 1958, and served as a personnel specialist until her honorable discharge in 1961. While stationed at Scott AFB, she met Malcolm "Fred" Bickell, and they...

Oct 9, 2021

Betty J. Stonecipher, age 97, formerly of Ballwin, Mo., born August 15, 1924 in Seelyville, Ind., passed away peacefully on October 9, 2021.

Betty had worked for J. Fabick Transportation, retiring in 1986. She was a longtime member of Manchester United Methodist Church in Ballwin, Mo., before moving to O'Fallon, Ill. She was a Cardinals baseball fan,...

Oct 9, 2021

Shirley Lee Roskowski, nee Hedgecock, 86, of O'Fallon, Ill., passed away Saturday, October 9, 2021, after a short battle with cancer.

She was born to the late Preston and Laura (nee Hocutt) Hedgecock on April 21, 1935, in Hoopeston, Ill. Shirley married Walter Roskowski on August 10, 1952, in Hoopeston, Ill. Shirley attended Hoopeston High School. She...

Oct 9, 2021

Cyril J. Meddows, age 91, of Fairview Heights, born January 19, 1930, in O'Fallon, Ill., died Saturday, October 9, 2021 at home surrounded by his family.

Cyril grew up in O'Fallon, attended O'Fallon schools, and worked 46 years as a coal miner.  He enjoyed hunting, fishing, being outdoors, dancing with his wife of 70 years, and spending...

Oct 8, 2021

Florine Whobrey, nee Reno, age 95, lifelong resident of O'Fallon, Ill., was born June 10, 1926, and passed away October 8, 2021.

Florine was first and foremost a wife and mother and later worked in retail for a short while, then as a dental office manager for over 20 years. She was an active member of St....

Oct 5, 2021

William H. Bernreuter, age 73, born November 8, 1947 at the family home in O'Fallon, passed away at his home, October 5, 2021.

Bill grew up in O'Fallon, Ill., next to the United Church of Christ church on West Adams Street, with his parents and four older sisters and two older brothers. Growing up, he raised pigeons...

Sep 28, 2021

DUE TO A FAMILY EMERGENCY, GLENNIS' MEMORIAL SERVICE HAS BEEN POSTPONED.

Glennis Ann Dargie Huerta, age 57, born December 5, 1963 in Sumter, S.C., passed away Tuesday, September 28, 2021 at St. Louis University Hospital, in St. Louis, Mo. Glennis grew up in O'Fallon, graduating from OTHS in 1982. She attended college at...

Sep 25, 2021

Margaret Louise, nee Brown, Noblin, age 82, passed away this morning, September 25, 2021 around 9:40 AM.

I say around , because Margaret Louise (Brown) Noblin was never the most particular about time and she was probably a bit earlier or later than 9:40 AM. We'll say 9:40'ish.

I should probably write out a full...

Sep 23, 2021

Walter Lee Davis, III, age 56, of St. Louis, Mo., born January 22, 1965, passed away at his home on September 23, 2021.

Walter grew up in Madison, Illinois, where he attended Bethel A.M.E. Church, and graduated from Madison High School. He attended and played football at the University of Illinois as a walk-on offensive lineman, until...

Sep 23, 2021

Lee Anna Alvey, age 73, born April 21, 1948 in Alton, Illinois, the oldest of six children to Clyde and Mary, nee Hewlett, Garvin, passed away after a brief and sudden illness on September 23, 2021. Lee Anna grew up in Rosewood Heights, and attended Alton High School, and later to moved to Fairview Heights. She married Elton "Red"...

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...