Michael C. Meyer

Jan 1, 2021

Michael "Mike" Charles Meyer, age 73, passed away on January 1, 2021 in the comfort of his home in O'Fallon, IL after a long battle with Alzheimer's.

Mike was born in Belleville, IL on August 1, 1947 to Mary and Russell Meyer. He was a graduate of Belleville High School in 1965. He earned a Bachelor's degree...

Georgia Bender

Dec 30, 2020

Georgia L. Bender, age 69, of O'Fallon, beloved wife of Jeff, and mother of Jamie Eros.

Join the family as we celebrate her life.

7 pm, Thursday, January 14, 2021, at St. Clare of Assisi Catholic Church, 1411 Cross St., Shiloh.

Michele Fay Frederick

Dec 30, 2020

Michele F. Frederick, age 78, of O'Fallon, born January 5, 1942 in Boston, Mass., passed away December 30, 2020.

Known affectionately as Mom, Dutchie, and Michal, Michele was like an eagle soaring through life. She wasn't a woman meant to be in one place for very long. Michele loved to travel – by boat, train, airplane or...

Dorothy Vecera

Dec 28, 2020

Dorothy Mae Vecera, nee Krois, age 87, of O'Fallon, born June 28, 1933 in St. Louis, Mo., passed away December 28, 2020 at Memorial Hospital, Belleville, Ill.

Dot had previously worked as a secretary on the Cahokia School Board, and as a salesperson for Portfolio Furniture. Later, she worked alongside her husband, Joe, in the family business,...

Rita Baker

Dec 26, 2020

Rita Baker, age 90, of Bertrand, Mo., formerly of O'Fallon, Ill., born January 29, 1930 in East Chicago, Ind., passed away peacefully December 26, 2020 at Bertrand Nursing & Rehab Center.

Rita grew up in East Chicago, Ind., and graduated from Roosevelt High School. She began her working career as a file clerk for Inland Steel in...

Marita Jean Donohue

Dec 26, 2020

Marita J. Donohue, age 71, of O'Fallon, born August 7, 1949, was granted eternal rest on December 26, 2020, at her home, with her family at her side.

Marita was a "native daughter" of Illinois, born in Murphysboro, moved to Collinsville, and passed away peacefully in her home in O'Fallon.  She graduated from Collinsville High School where...

James Schenk

Dec 25, 2020

James "Jim" William Schenk, Sr., Lt. Col., USAF (retired), age 84, of O'Fallon, Ill., born April 21, 1936 in St. Paul, Minn., to William Henry Schenk and Laura Irene, nee Runyon, Schenk, passed away December 25, 2020, in the comfort of his home.

Growing up in Minnesota, Jim began his religious studies as a teenager, studying for...

Jeannine Barbara Stake

Dec 24, 2020

Jeannine Barbara Stake, nee Huebner, age 85, born December 22, 1935 in Hot Springs, S.D., to Harold Huebner and Anna E., nee Krieger, Huebner, died Thursday, December 24, 2020 at Cedarhurst Senior Living Facility, Shiloh, Ill.

Jeannine grew up in Culver City, Calif., was active in her church and school, and worked in her father's flower shop....

Evelyn Braden

Dec 20, 2020

Evelyn "Jeannie" Braden, age 83, of Fairview Heights, Ill., born November 19, 1937, in Bessemer, Ala., passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 20, 2020.

She grew up in Hueytown, Ala., and graduated from Hueytown High School in 1955. She had formerly worked for the Chamber of Commerce in Islamorada, Fla.; and later retired from Defense Mapping Agency...

Alan R. Kunsemiller

Dec 17, 2020

Retired Air Force Colonel Alan R. Kunsemiller died December 17, 2020 following a lengthy battle with dementia. He was born August 24, 1946 in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Following his graduation from Xavier University, Ohio, he joined the Air Force and attended Officer Training School in San Antonio, Texas. He later received a Master's degree from Central Michigan University....

Connie Garrett

Dec 9, 2020

Margaret Cornelia Garrett "Connie," age 77, of O'Fallon, born May 14, 1943 in Belleville, Ill., was granted eternal rest on Wednesday, December 9, 2020 at her home in O'Fallon, Ill.

Connie grew up O'Fallon and attended Ruma High School and college, preparing her for her service in the convent. Connie's six years as a nun blessed her...

Rainy Libell

Dec 8, 2020

Anne Lorraine "Rainy" Libell, nee Davis, age 88, lifelong resident of Caseyville Township, near Fairview Heights, Ill., passed away Tuesday, December 8, 2020 at Cedar Ridge Healthcare in Lebanon, Ill.

Born November 5, 1932 at her home, Rainy lived in the same home her entire life. Along with her late husband Donald, she attended St. Michael's Episcopal...

Lorraine L. Wright

Dec 6, 2020

Lorraine Wright, nee Ambry, age 97, born April 6, 1923 in Belleville, Ill., to Eugene and Margaret, nee Rasp, Ambry, passed away Sunday morning, December 6, 2020 at Liberty Village in Maryville, Ill. She grew up in Shiloh and graduated from O'Fallon Township High School. She had worked as a Sales Manager at Lerner's Clothing Store in Belleville, and...

Calvin Crossno

Nov 28, 2020

Calvin L. Crossno, age 88, of Greenville, Ill., formerly of O'Fallon, born May 30, 1932 in Union Township, Ark., passed away on Saturday morning November 28, 2020 at St. Elizabeth's Hospital, O'Fallon, Ill.

Originally from Collinsville, Calvin enlisted in the Navy at age 19, and served 4 years aboard the USS President Jackson, earning the National Defense...

David P. Rieger

Nov 20, 2020

Dave Rieger, a stalwart athlete on the football field and the baseball diamond at Edwardsville High School (EHS) in the early 1970s, died on Friday, November 20, 2020, at his home in Troy. He was 66.

David P. Rieger was born on August 18, 1954 to Joseph and Dolores, nee Holshouser, Rieger of...

James Donald Johnson, Sr.

Nov 19, 2020

James Donald Johnson, Sr., 87, of O'Fallon, Ill., passed away Thursday, November 19, 2020 surrounded by his family. Born on August 23, 1933, in Carryville, Ark. Jim joined the United States Air Force in 1950 to serve his country and see the world. While stationed at Stewart Air Force Base in Newburgh, New York, he met and married...