Apr 4, 2021

Mary Lou Williams was born Mary Louise Roewe in East St. Louis, Ill., in 1926, the youngest of the six children of August and Agnes Roewe. She died at Memorial Hospital East, in Shiloh, Ill., surrounded by her children, on Easter Sunday, April 4, 2021. She attended Eastside High School where she was cheerleader, before being a cheerleader was...

Apr 2, 2021

Zelda Mae Woitzel, nee Schneider, 97, of O'Fallon, Ill., died peacefully surrounded by family on Friday, April 2, 2021 at Cedarhurst Senior Living, Shiloh, Ill.

She was born July 10, 1923 in Toledo, Ohio, the daughter of Walter and Lillian, nee Pheils, Schneider and graduated from Waite High School in 1942. She married her husband, Robert 'Bob'...

Apr 2, 2021

Joan Ida Acker, nee Lambert, age 86, resident of Shiloh, Ill., passed away Friday morning, April 2, 2021.

Joan grew up in Shiloh, but left at an early age and lived in many states from coast to coast. She was a military spouse early in her marriage to Norman R. Acker, former Mayor of Shiloh who lovingly...

Mar 29, 2021

Audrey Ann Peet, age 58, of O'Fallon, Ill., passed away peacefully after a courageous battle with brain cancer, on March 29, 2021, with her loving husband and children by her side.  Born October 20, 1962 in Miami, Fla., Audrey was preceded in death by her mother Michele Fay, nee Bolway, Frederick, and father Charles Paul.

Audrey grew...

Mar 24, 2021

Richard "Dick" Wayne Gregg, age 75, of Belleville, Ill., born October 16, 1945 in Louisville, Ky. to Theodore Alphonsus Gregg and Nell G, nee Gross, Gregg, died March 24, 2021 in Belleville after a long illness due to COVID-19.

Dick grew up in Louisville, attended grade school at St. Stephen Martyr, St Xavier High School, University of...

Mar 18, 2021

George J. Peach, age 87, of O'Fallon, Ill., born June 19, 1933 in O'Fallon, Ill., died March 18, 2021 in Belleville, Ill.

George was proud to serve his country, enlisting in the Army and serving overseas during the Korean War. After his return, he worked at the Alton & Southern Railway in East St. Louis as a...

Mar 11, 2021

Caroline M. Jarrell, nee Kult, 91, of Shiloh, Ill., born July 27, 1929, in Ashley, Ill., passed away peacefully at her home with loved ones by her side, on March 11, 2021.

Caroline was a loyal member of St Clare Catholic Church in O'Fallon, Ill. She and her husband Carl raised nine fun-loving, hardworking children.  In addition...

Mar 9, 2021

Edward A. Berridge, age 64, born Sept. 15, 1956 in Fort Worth, Tex., passed away at his home in O'Fallon, Ill., on March 9, 2021. Ed enlisted in the US Air Force at age 18, transitioned to the Air Force Reserves, and ultimately retired as Senior Master Sergeant with the Air National Guard after 32 years of service. Ed...

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...