Mar 8, 2021

Patrick Joseph Dorsey, age 82, born November 28, 1938 in Phoenix, Arizona, died Monday, March 8, 2021 at St. Paul's Home, Belleville, Illinois, with his loving family at his side.

Patrick enlisted in the US Army in 1958, and served 28 years. A decorated combat veteran of the Vietnam War, Chief Warrant Officer 4 Dorsey was awarded...

Mar 8, 2021

Ray E. Fearing, Jr., age 89, of Lebanon, Ill., born October 12, 1931 in Valley City, N.D., died March 8, 2021 at Aviston Countryside Manor, Aviston, Ill.

Ray voluntarily enlisted in the U.S. Army at the onset of the Korean War and was a records clerk with a M.A.S.H unit. He was a member of the Church...

Mar 7, 2021

James Albert Vernier, age 89, of Shiloh, Ill., born August 15, 1931 in Belleville, Ill., passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday morning, March 7, 2021. Raised in Belleville, Ill., he attended Cathedral High School. He enlisted in the US Army in 1949 at age 18, and served in Infantry in Japan and Korea during the Korean War....

Mar 5, 2021

Bernie Lee "Mac" McCleery, age 83, of O'Fallon, Ill., born July 30, 1937 in Franklin, Ind., died March 5, 2021 at St. Elizabeth's Hospital, O'Fallon, Ill. Mac grew up in Nineveh, Ind. He served a short time in the Navy before enlisting in the US Air Force. A proud Patriot and veteran of the Korean War and the Vietnam...

Mar 1, 2021

Paul E. Pfeiffer, age 68, of O'Fallon, Ill., born November 10, 1952 in East St. Louis, Ill., died peacefully at home, March 1, 2021.

Paul graduated from Assumption High School in 1970, and earned his Marketing degree from SIUE.  He was a painter with the East St. Louis Housing Authority, and a longtime volunteer with Catholic Urban...

Feb 22, 2021

Kathleen Ann Hart, nee Trammell, age 72, of Freeburg, formerly of O'Fallon, passed away at her home, February 22, 2021, surrounded by her family.

Kathy spent her childhood in O'Fallon, and later moved to Belleville, and graduated from Notre Dame High School. She worked as a waitress at Hy-Ho Cafe for many years. She enjoyed working crossword...

Feb 21, 2021

On Sunday, February 21, 2021, Joseph Phillip Keck, Jr. died peacefully with loved ones by his side.  Joe was born February 20, 1935, to Joseph Phillip and Katherine, nee Phillips, Keck in St. Louis, Missouri.  He was so excited to start his life journey that—as the story is told—he kicked his twin sister Joan out of the way so...

Feb 19, 2021

Michael P. Quirk, age 62, of Swansea, passed away Friday morning, February 19, 2021.

Mike grew up in East St. Louis and graduated from Assumption High School. He played college football at Knox College, Galesburg, IL, where his team is a proud member of the Knox College Football Hall of Fame. Mike worked as a sales manager...

Feb 5, 2021

Frank Lewis Tempia, age 96, of Lebanon, Illinois, born August 6, 1924 in O'Fallon, Ill., to John D. Tempia and Pearl, nee Smith, Tempia, died Friday, February 5, 2021 at his home in Lebanon, Ill., with his family at his side.

Frank was born in a log cabin in O'Fallon, and grew up close to his grandfather,...

Feb 3, 2021

If you'll be attending the Memorial Service in person, at 2 pm, Saturday, May 8, 2021, at First United Methodist Church, O'Fallon, please click here to pre-register .

Andrew A. Allan, Jr., 82, died on Feb. 3, 2021 at the Colonnade Senior Living Facility in O'Fallon, Illinois.  Andy was born on Staten Island,...

Jan 31, 2021

Elliott Mitchell Scharringhausen, age 29, of O'Fallon, born August 19, 1991, the only son of Mark and Crissy Scharringhausen, died January 31, 2021, following a long-time struggle with depression.

Elliott grew up in O'Fallon, and graduated from OTHS Class of 2009. He attended SWIC before earning his Bachelor Degree in Psychology from SIUE. Elliott chose to study...

Jan 21, 2021

William "Bill" Menz, Sr., Retired TSgt. USAF, age 82, of O'Fallon, Ill., died Thursday, January 21, 2021. He was born July 3, 1938 to Raymond and Hazel, nee Foughty, Menz, in Brainerd, Minn.

Bill was a longtime resident of O'Fallon, Ill. His love of fishing was apparent, as an avid tournament bass fisherman, known by many as...

Jan 13, 2021

Officer Carl E. Walker, age 50, of O'Fallon, Ill., passed away Wednesday night, January 13, 2021, at his home, surrounded by his family, after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. Carl grew up in an Air Force family, moving often, and attended New Mexico Military Institute in Roswell, N.M., Class of 1988.  He attended McKendree University in Lebanon, Ill.,...

Jan 7, 2021

Anne Cope-Raddatz, 97, of Belleville, Ill, took her first breath in heaven on January 7, 2021 at St. Paul's Senior Community, Belleville, Ill. Her heavenly Father welcomed her home.

Anne was a descendant of the Cope family from Avebery Co., Wiltshire, England. She was born March 28, 1923 in West Chester, Penn., to William and Marian Cope...

Jan 6, 2021

John Andrew Rhodes, age 62, born August 16, 1958 in Belleville, Ill., died January 6, 2021 at home in Shiloh, Ill. As an infant, John was adopted by William and Anna Mae Rhodes. After William's death, Anna married Melvin Stoll, and together Mel and Ann provided a loving home and upbringing for John.

He was a graduate...

Jan 5, 2021

Gregory Francis Yank, age 74, of O'Fallon, Illinois, born August 13, 1946 in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin, to Frank Andrew Yank and Carole Florence, nee Carney, Yank, died Tuesday, January 5, 2021 at Missouri Baptist Medical Center. Greg was preceded in death by his parents.

Surviving are his wife Catherine Taylor Yank, whom he married January 22, 2000; his...

Jan 5, 2021

Marcella "Sally" Elizabeth Alesaski, nee Brendel,  age 92, born November 3, 1928 in Mascoutah, Ill., passed away January 5, 2021. Sally worked many years at the O'Fallon City Cleaners and enjoyed playing cards and bingo and loved watching the St. Louis Cardinals. Sally was never lonely, she was the center of the family, and her house was open to...

Jan 4, 2021

On Monday, January 4, 2021, Stanley William Kombrink, loving husband, father and grandfather passed away at the age of 74 with his family by his side. To his friends and those who loved him, he was "Stan the Man."

Stanley was born August 1, 1946 in Belleville, Ill., and was raised on his family farm in O'Fallon.  ...

Jan 3, 2021

Elda V. Scheibel, nee Keck, age 102, formerly of O'Fallon, Ill., born November 13, 1918 in O'Fallon Township, Ill., died peacefully at the home of her daughter on Sunday, January 3, 2021.

Mrs. Scheibel was a homemaker and a faithful member of St. Nicholas Catholic Church. She enjoyed her time in Senior Citizens of O'Fallon and St....

Jan 2, 2021

Danny Bowen Wedmore, CMSgt, USAF (retired), age 76 , of O'Fallon, Ill., passed away Saturday, January 2, 2021, at his home. He was born April 20, 1944 in Muncie, Ind., the youngest of 14 children to Fyrne (nee Gibson) and John Wedmore.

Dan joined the Air Force a day after his 17th birthday. After boot camp, he...