December 13, 2021

Leonard Earl Ellis, age 84, of O'Fallon, born September 16, 1937 in Murphysboro, Ill., passed away December 13, 2021 at St. Elizabeth's Hospital, following a brief illness.

Leonard was self-employed as a thoroughbred horse trainer for many years. He was the 1982 Missouri State Barrel Racing Champion and was a professional horse-shoer. He served in...

December 12, 2021

Pauline Fay Puttmann, age 88, born December 21, 1932 in Murphysboro, Ill. to Carl and Clara nee Graff, Worthen, died Sunday, December 12, 2021 at her home at Cedarhurst of Shiloh, Shiloh, Ill., with both of her daughters at her side.

Pauline grew up at Mt. Joy in Murphysboro with her sisters, Ruth and Katy.  Beginning at...

December 10, 2021

Melanie Ann Harris (nee Ahrens) passed away on December 10, 2021 with her family by her side. Melanie was a successful recipient of a heart transplant on November 15, 2021.

Melanie was raised in Columbia, Ill. by her cherished mother Carol Reinheimer with the always helping hand of her Grandfather Joseph Rard.

Melanie married Don...

December 8, 2021

Jacqueline Marie Toles, nee Britto, age 73, of O'Fallon, born February 27, 1948 in New Bedford, Mass., passed away Wednesday morning, December 8, 2021 at Barnes Jewish Hospital, St. Louis, Mo.

The oldest of eleven children of Francis and Gladys Britto, Jackie grew up in New Bedford, Mass., where she attended New Bedford Vocational High School, graduating...

December 5, 2021

Gordon Lee Escher, 65, born January 5, 1956 in East St. Louis, Illinois, to Leroy A. Escher and Martha Lou, nee Pollard, Escher, died December 5, 2021 at his home in Belleville, Ill.

Gordon grew up in O'Fallon, graduating from O'Fallon Township High School. Gordon worked out of Belleville Union Local 459 as a Laborer for many...

December 4, 2021

Dennis George Edward Buske, "Denny the Barber," loving husband, father and grandfather passed away Saturday, December 4, 2021 at Cedar Ridge Health and Rehab, at the age of 84. Dennis was born September 20, 1937 in Watertown, Wisconsin. He graduated from Johnson Creek High School, in Wisconsin, and was quite the athlete. He went on to play football at...

November 30, 2021

Concordia Lagmay, age 89, passed away November 30, 2021 at University Care Center, Edwardsville, Illinois.

Concordia was born August 13, 1932 in Batitang, Zaragoza, Nueva Ecija, Philippines. She was the loving and devoted wife of the late Juanito Lagmay; and mother to nine children. In 1997, she moved to Guam and later to Germany, and then to...

November 23, 2021

Luciana Singh, née Organ, 65 of O'Fallon, Illinois passed away on Tuesday, November 23, 2021 surrounded by her family.

Lucy was born September 24, 1956 in Venice, Italy and was preceded in death by her parents CMSGT Charles and Hilde Organ.

Lucy is survived by her two children, Robert...

November 21, 2021

Marie Berens, nee Mitchell, age 80, formerly of O'Fallon, Ill., departed for eternal rest on Sunday, November 21, 2021. She served for 19 years on the Missouri Arts Council and as the choir director for St. Michael's Episcopal Church in O'Fallon. Marie was a fan of the British Royal Family and spent 2 weeks in London in 2012. She...

November 15, 2021

Randal Duane Yancey, 61, formerly of Jefferson City, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 15, 2021 at his home in O'Fallon, Illinois. He was born on March 8, 1960, in Ironton, a son of Henry B. Yancey and the late Peggy (Thurman) Yancey. He was united in marriage to Melody Holcomb on June 10, 2006 in Las Vegas, Nevada....

November 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,...

November 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. ...

November 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....

October 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...

October 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.

October 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,...

October 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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October 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...

October 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,...

October 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...