Jul 3, 2021

Meghan Elaine Rosenberg, age 29, of Belleville, Ill., born December 23, 1991 at Scott AFB, passed away July 3, 2021.

Born at Scott AFB, Meghan was raised as a military kid, and moved around often. She graduated from Cocoa Beach High School, Fla., in 2010, before moving back to the area. Meghan had a creative spirit; she...

Jun 28, 2021

Timothy Allen Harms, age 66, of Mattoon, Ill., formerly of O'Fallon, passed away at his residence on Monday, June 28, 2021. Tim was born on May 26, 1955, in Portland, Ore. to the late Mervin and Doris (Krassig) Harms. He grew up in Omaha, Neb., was the youngest of six children, and was a proud graduate of Omaha South...

Jun 21, 2021

Donald L. Hocher, age 85, of O'Fallon, born September 18, 1935 on the family farm in Collinsville, Ill., passed away Monday morning, June 21, 2021 at Colonnade Senior Living Center, O'Fallon, Ill.

Don grew up on the Hocher family farm and graduated from O'Fallon Twp. High School in 1953. While serving in the Army during the Korean...

Jun 18, 2021

Roscoe L. Woodward, age 87, of Fairview Heights, Ill., born October 8, 1933, passed away at home on June 18, 2021.

Roscoe served 26 years in the US Air Force, retiring as Senior Master Sergeant in 1979 from Scott AFB where he had served as Superintendent in Logistics Planning with the 375 th CAM.

He...

Jun 12, 2021

Victoria "Tori" Marie Stake, age 29, born August 12, 1991, at Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio, passed away Saturday, June 12, 2021, at Barnes Jewish Hospital, following a 12-month battle with breast cancer.

Tori grew up in O'Fallon, Ill., and enjoyed baking, sewing, and playing hockey. She graduated OTHS Class of 2009. She attended SWIC, then transferred and earned...

Jun 6, 2021

Merle "Moe" Frech, age 85, of O'Fallon, Ill., born June 16, 1935 in Lenzburg, Ill., passed away Sunday evening, June 6, 2021, at Memorial Hospital, Belleville, Ill.

Moe grew up in New Athens, where as a young paper boy, loved his community. He maintained his strong ties to his New Athens' roots and lifelong friends throughout his...

May 18, 2021

Jeffrey Dean Haynes, 57, of O'Fallon, Ill., born on May 4, 1964 in Bryan, Texas., went to be with his Lord in heaven on Tuesday, May 18, 2021 at Siteman Cancer Center in St. Louis, Mo.

Jeff was a General Manager at the Auffenberg Dealer Group in O'Fallon, Ill.  He enjoyed his job and spending time with...

May 17, 2021

June Marie Phares, age 79, formerly of Springfield, Ill., died Monday morning, May 17, 2021, at Cedar Ridge Nursing & Rehab, Lebanon, Ill.

June was born in Carlinville, Ill., and spent most of her life in Springfield. She had worked as an admission clerk at St. John's Hospital in Springfield. She was an amazing cook, enjoyed her...

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,...