Nov 14, 2025

Robert Morgan 'Bob' Raines of Trenton, Ill., born September 6, 1949, passed away at the age of 76, on November 14, 2025 at Barnes Jewish Hospital, St. Louis, Mo.

He is survived by his wife Linda 'Lin' Moore Raines; son Chad (Erinn), stepson Todd (Julie) Stone; grandchildren: Payton Stone, Gabrielle Stone, and Parker Raines; siblings: Jack (Fara),...

Nov 14, 2025

Cindy Lou McFadden, age 74, of Swansea, Ill., passed away peacefully on November 14, 2025. Cindy was born on November 8, 1951, to loving parents.

Cindy dedicated her career to language and care, working as a Medical Transcriptionist for many years. Outside of work, her world was filled with creativity, music, and joy. She had a passion...

Nov 13, 2025

Joan Elizabeth (nee Russell) DePhillips, 94, of Fairview Heights, Illinois, died November 13, 2025 while recovering from a recent fall. She was born April 2, 1931 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to David Thomas and Katherine Cecil (nee Callahan) Russell.

Joan was preceded in death 41 years earlier by her beloved husband Eugene Francis DePhillips.  She was also preceded...

Nov 12, 2025

Mark Ganger, age 57, of O'Fallon, Ill., died unexpectedly November 12, 2025 at St. Elizabeth's Hospital in O'Fallon. Mark was born March 26, 1968 in Sewanee, Tenn. to Marvin and Sharon, nee Kleopper, Ganger.

As part of a US Air Force family, Mark lived in several locations, including California, Virginia, Arkansas, and Germany, before settling in O'Fallon,...

Nov 9, 2025

Funeral services and Mass of Christian Burial for Patricia 'Pat' Hartkop, 88, of Bettendorf, Iowa, will be held at 10:30 on Friday, November 21, 2025, at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, Bettendorf. Burial will follow in Holy Family Cemetery, Davenport, Iowa. Visitation will be from 4-7 pm on Thursday, November 20, 2025 at the Halligan-McCabe-DeVries Funeral Home, Davenport,...

Nov 9, 2025

Barbara Ann Armstrong, nee McIntosh, age 61, passed away Sunday evening, November 9, 2025 at her home in O'Fallon, Ill., with her family at her side.

Barbara was born June 10, 1964 in Berwyn, Ill., the only daughter of William Arthur and Alice Louise, nee Wehrmann, McIntosh. She married John Crishal Armstrong on July 15, 1989 at...

Nov 2, 2025

Shirley Jean Giger, 93, of O'Fallon, Ill., born August 11, 1932, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 2, 2025. Shirley led a full and blessed life as she and her husband, Joe, lived around the globe while he served 31 years in the U.S. Air Force.

She raised her six children and was very involved as a...

Oct 27, 2025

Vernell Elonora Vollmer, nee Eberhardt, age 85, passed away Monday evening, October 27, 2025 at Shiloh Memorial Hospital, Shiloh, Ill.

Vernell was born January 9, 1940 in Belleville, Ill., the only child of Marion and Adele, nee Koerber, Eberhardt. She grew up on the historic family farm near New Athens Township and took great pride in the...

Oct 27, 2025

Marian Carol (nee Gayer) Riley Scuras of O'Fallon, Ill., passed away at home on Monday, October 27, 2025, shortly after her 85th birthday, due to complications of congestive heart failure.

She was born on October 14, 1940, in St. Louis, Mo. As the eldest child of Paul W. and Matilda (Krill) Gayer, she lived the first years...

Oct 19, 2025

Bruce Arnold, 64, of O'Fallon, IL passed peacefully on October 19, 2025, surrounded by his family.

A devoted member of the community, Bruce spent 38 years taking care of the cars of O'Fallon and the surrounding areas at Bruce's Auto Repair. Prior to opening his own shop, he worked at Western Auto and Distler's Automotive in Shiloh....

Oct 17, 2025

John Christian Jacobs, son of Joseph Howard Jacobs, Sr., and Alfreda Eloise, nee Stoll, Jacobs, was born January 18, 1947 in East St. Louis, Ill. He passed away October 17, 2025 at home in O'Fallon, Illinois.

John grew up in East St. Louis and graduated from East St. Louis High School. He furthered his education at University...

Oct 15, 2025

Gene P. DeBolt, 66, of O'Fallon, Illinois, passed away unexpectedly on the morning of October 15, 2025, while visiting his wife's family in Huejúcar, Jalisco, Mexico, with his wife, Dominga. He was born on November 13, 1958, in Aurora, Illinois, to the late Edward and Priscilla DeBolt.

Gene grew up alongside his three siblings, Tim, Mike, and...

Oct 9, 2025

Wendy Ann McDonnell, nee Nyborg, age 67, of O'Fallon, Illinois, was born August 22, 1958, in Flushing, New York.  She passed away Thursday evening, October 9, 2025, at her home, after a valiant battle with cancer.

Wendy grew up in Wallingford, Pennsylvania, and graduated from Nether Providence High School.  She earned her BS degree in Business Administration...

Oct 7, 2025

Iris "Elaine" Snyder Entrikin, age 94, died on Tuesday, October 7, 2025, at St. Elizabeth's Hospital, O'Fallon, Illinois, after a brief illness.

Elaine was born on September 6, 1931, in Abilene, Kansas, to Glenn Ward Snyder and Gladys "May" Bowyer Snyder. She was the fifth of their 7 daughters. She helped Glenn and May plant their large...

Oct 5, 2025

Melanie Killian (nee Reese) of O'Fallon, Ill., was born April 5, 1944 in Baltimore, Md. She passed away on Sunday, October 5, 2025.

She was born and raised in Baltimore, Md. where she worked at the CIA and Legg Mason Inc. until she married her beloved husband of 44 years, Bill, on June 8, 1968. She was...

Oct 5, 2025

Shannon Nicole Connors, nee McCarty, age 42, of Shiloh, Ill., was born September 14, 1983 in Las Vegas, Nev. She passed away Sunday, October 5, 2025 at her home.

She grew up in Las Vegas, and married a young Airman Demond Connors. She furthered her education at University of Phoenix, earning her master's degree in Criminal Justice....

Oct 3, 2025

Mildred Mary (nee Besse) Trammell, age 101, passed away peacefully on October 3, 2025 at the Freeburg Care Center. Millie was born on October 27, 1923 in St. Louis. She was the daughter of Robert J. and Emma (nee Engler) Besse, and sister of the late Robert Besse, Jr.

She loved to tell stories of a happy...

Oct 1, 2025

Mary Helen, nee Horn, Bevirt, age 92, of O'Fallon, Ill., born February 27, 1933 in East St. Louis, Ill., to Garrell and Mary Margaret, nee Craven, Horn, passed away Wednesday, October 1, 2025 at her home at The Colonnade with her loved ones at her side.

Mary Helen was a proud, 55+ year member of the Order...

Sep 28, 2025

Wallace Jerry Bowen, LTC, US Army, retired, age 82, was born January 5, 1943 in Mena, Ark., to Odis and Agnes, nee Wallace, Bowen. He passed away Sunday morning, September 28, 2025 at the emergency department of St. Elizabeth's Hospital, O'Fallon, Ill.

Jerry attended Henderson State University, in Arkadelphia, Ark., and earned his commission via ROTC into...

Sep 22, 2025

Robert Charles Edward Merritt, age 81, of O'Fallon, Ill., born July 14, 1944 in Red Level, Ala., passed away Monday, September 22, 2025.

Charles, originally from Pensacola, Fla., met and married the love of his life Patricia, and they were married for 35 years. Charles enjoyed fishing, bird hunting and deer hunting.  His presence left a lasting...