Jan 13, 2021

Officer Carl E. Walker, age 50, of O'Fallon, Ill., passed away Wednesday night, January 13, 2021, at his home, surrounded by his family, after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. Carl grew up in an Air Force family, moving often, and attended New Mexico Military Institute in Roswell, N.M., Class of 1988.  He attended McKendree University in Lebanon, Ill.,...

Jan 7, 2021

Anne Cope-Raddatz, 97, of Belleville, Ill, took her first breath in heaven on January 7, 2021 at St. Paul's Senior Community, Belleville, Ill. Her heavenly Father welcomed her home.

Anne was a descendant of the Cope family from Avebery Co., Wiltshire, England. She was born March 28, 1923 in West Chester, Penn., to William and Marian Cope...

Jan 6, 2021

John Andrew Rhodes, age 62, born August 16, 1958 in Belleville, Ill., died January 6, 2021 at home in Shiloh, Ill. As an infant, John was adopted by William and Anna Mae Rhodes. After William's death, Anna married Melvin Stoll, and together Mel and Ann provided a loving home and upbringing for John.

He was a graduate...

Jan 5, 2021

Gregory Francis Yank, age 74, of O'Fallon, Illinois, born August 13, 1946 in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin, to Frank Andrew Yank and Carole Florence, nee Carney, Yank, died Tuesday, January 5, 2021 at Missouri Baptist Medical Center. Greg was preceded in death by his parents.

Surviving are his wife Catherine Taylor Yank, whom he married January 22, 2000; his...

Jan 5, 2021

Marcella "Sally" Elizabeth Alesaski, nee Brendel,  age 92, born November 3, 1928 in Mascoutah, Ill., passed away January 5, 2021. Sally worked many years at the O'Fallon City Cleaners and enjoyed playing cards and bingo and loved watching the St. Louis Cardinals. Sally was never lonely, she was the center of the family, and her house was open to...

Jan 4, 2021

On Monday, January 4, 2021, Stanley William Kombrink, loving husband, father and grandfather passed away at the age of 74 with his family by his side. To his friends and those who loved him, he was "Stan the Man."

Stanley was born August 1, 1946 in Belleville, Ill., and was raised on his family farm in O'Fallon.  ...

Jan 3, 2021

Elda V. Scheibel, nee Keck, age 102, formerly of O'Fallon, Ill., born November 13, 1918 in O'Fallon Township, Ill., died peacefully at the home of her daughter on Sunday, January 3, 2021.

Mrs. Scheibel was a homemaker and a faithful member of St. Nicholas Catholic Church. She enjoyed her time in Senior Citizens of O'Fallon and St....

Jan 2, 2021

Danny Bowen Wedmore, CMSgt, USAF (retired), age 76 , of O'Fallon, Ill., passed away Saturday, January 2, 2021, at his home. He was born April 20, 1944 in Muncie, Ind., the youngest of 14 children to Fyrne (nee Gibson) and John Wedmore.

Dan joined the Air Force a day after his 17th birthday. After boot camp, he...

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...

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.

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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....

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...

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....

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...

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...