Jacqueline M. Toles
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...
Gordon Lee Escher
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...
Dennis Buske
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...
Concordia Lagmay
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...
Luciana Singh
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...
Marie Berens
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...
Randal Yancey
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....
Donna C. Beck
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,...
Helen Patricia Martin
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. ...
Manuel F. Fernandez
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....
Jeanette Ropper
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...
Stephanie Wells
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.
Sally Ahlvin
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,...
Nancy Hurst
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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Janice Mae Bickell
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...
Betty Stonecipher
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,...
Shirley Roskowski
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...
Cyril Joseph Meddows
October 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...
Florine Whobrey
October 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....
Bill Bernreuter
October 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...
