Sep 8, 2020

Stephen Sawyer Austin, age 76, of O'Fallon, Ill., born on July 9, 1944 in Boca Raton, Fla. to Frederick S. Austin and Wilma C., nee McCoy, Austin, passed away on Tuesday, September 8, 2020 after a courageous battle with Alzheimer's disease. He was a beloved father, grandfather, and brother.

Steve grew up in O'Fallon where he had...

Sep 7, 2020

Robert James Parrish, age 82, of Glen Carbon, Ill., died September 7, 2020 at Barnes-Jewish Hospital, St. Louis, Mo., from complications due to Parkinson's disease.

Born and raised in Manhattan, Kans., Bob was a graduate of Manhattan High School and Kansas State University. He earned his Master's degree from the Air War College in Montgomery, Ala.

Sep 6, 2020

Blanche E. Scheibel, nee Hangsleben, age 95, of O'Fallon, Ill., born March 5, 1925 to Fred and Stella, nee Wiemann, Hangsleben, passed away Sunday, September 6, 2020 at St. Paul's Home in Belleville, Ill.

Blanche married Herman Scheibel on November 23, 1949 at the O'Fallon United Church of Christ. Blanche worked in retail for Sears in East...

Sep 5, 2020

Stephen Allen Wells, age 74, of Shiloh, Ill., born July 12, 1946 in Knob Lick, Ky., passed away Saturday, September 5, 2020. Mr. Wells was a Vietnam veteran, serving in the US Army as a vehicle mechanic. He also had a long career as a track mechanic for the Railroad. Steve enjoyed hunting, fishing, and being outdoors where he...

Sep 3, 2020

David L. Redick, age 75, of O'Fallon, Ill., born August 13, 1945 in East St. Louis, Ill., passed away Thursday, September 3, 2020 at St. Louis University Hospital, St. Louis, Mo., surrounded by his family.

David grew up in O'Fallon and served 2 years in the US Army. He was retired from Boilermakers Local 363 in Belleville,...

Aug 30, 2020

UPDATED INFORMATION: A Celebration of Life will be held 5:30 pm - 8 pm, on Saturday, August 14, 2021, at the Edwardsville Gun Club, 4104 Staunton Rd., Edwardsville, Illinois 62025

John J. Albers, Sr., age 59, of Lebanon, Ill., born May 23, 1961 in St. Louis, Mo., passed away Sunday, August 30, 2020...

Aug 29, 2020

Joseph Henry Wilshire, age 62, of Waterloo, Ill., born February 16, 1958, the fifth of six sons to Robert and Dorothy Wilshire, passed away August 29, 2020 at Mercy South Hospital, following a brief and sudden illness.

Growing up in Collinsville, Ill., he attended Ss. Peter and Paul Catholic School and Church, graduating from Collinsville High School...

Aug 29, 2020

Ann M. Simon, age 98, of O'Fallon, Ill., born January 25, 1922, passed away August 29, 2020 at Memorial East Hospital, Shiloh, Ill.

Ann enjoyed playing bingo at the KC Hall and had been an avid bowler at St. Clair Bowl for many years. She was a longtime member at O'Fallon First United Methodist Church and was...

Aug 27, 2020

Jean Lois Ridenour, age 96, of O'Fallon, born October 1923 in Jersey City, N.J., to Rolland Bitters Flint and Jessie Amanda, nee Sandt, Flint, died Thursday, August 27, 2020 at Memorial East Hospital, Shiloh, Ill. with her family at her side.

Jean grew up in Lyndhurst, N.J., where she attended Lyndhurst High School graduating in 1940. Jean...

Aug 25, 2020

Violet Jean Bratvogel, nee Unthank, age 89, of Shiloh, formerly of Belleville, Ill., passed away August 25, 2020 in Shiloh, Ill.

Violet was born April 16, 1931 in Eldorado, Ill., and moved to the metro-east as a young child, graduating from high school in East St. Louis. She worked at various jobs, but primarily was a bookkeeper....

Aug 21, 2020

Edward Carroll Stapleton, Jr., age 74, of O'Fallon, Ill., born September 15, 1945 in Philadelphia, Penn., to Edward C. Stapleton and Hannah M., nee McGettigan, Stapleton, died Friday, August 21, 2020 at home, with his family at his side.

Ed grew up in Philadelphia. After graduation from Philadelphia's West Catholic Boys High School, Ed followed his love...

Aug 15, 2020

Kevin Wise, 63, of Belleville, Ill., "graduated" to heaven on Saturday, August 15, 2020 while at his beloved Lake Egypt home in Southern Illinois. Kevin was a good man who loved God, loved his family, and was a big fan of the Blues, Cardinals and the St. Louis Rams. He enjoyed bowling, boating, golfing, umpiring/coaching little league games and...

Aug 9, 2020

Annalisa Cook, age 59, went into the loving arms of her Heavenly Father on Sunday, August 9, 2020. Annalisa was born August 15, 1960 in Hays, Kans., to Gary and Raynetta, nee Bennett, Manweiler.

Annalisa grew up in Dodge City, Kans., and during grade school, she took piano lessons and became an accomplished piano accompanist. She graduated...

Aug 7, 2020

On August 7, 2020, Shirley Ruth Hughey (née Skinner), age 95, living in O'Fallon, Illinois, departed this world and went to be with the Lord. Shirley was living at Aspen Creek Memory Care Center in Troy, Illinois, at the time of her passing.

Shirley was born to Roy and Mona Skinner on September 3, 1924 in Lamar,...

Aug 4, 2020

Jacquelyn S. "Jackie" Keniley, nee Shelton, age 90, of O'Fallon, born March 23, 1930 in East St. Louis, Ill., kicked the bucket Tuesday morning, August 4, 2020.

Jackie, the only child of Jack and Erah, nee Bonds, Shelton, was born in East St. Louis and as a child moved to Fairview Heights where she lived until marriage....

Aug 1, 2020

Herbert "Herb" Niemietz, 88, of O'Fallon, Ill., born in Beuthen, Germany died on Saturday afternoon, August 1, 2020 at home with family. Chief Master Sergeant Niemietz retired after 30 years in the Air Force. During his career he served in various positions of responsibility at both stateside and overseas Air Force bases. Subsequently he worked for 10 years for...

Jul 31, 2020

Mary Kay Alvina Newman, nee Zumwalde, 71, of O'Fallon, Ill. was taken peacefully in her sleep by the Lord on July 31, 2020. Born July 27, 1949 in Richmond, Minn., Mary Kay was the oldest of five siblings and graduated from St. Boniface High School in 1967. She earned a BA in English from St. Cloud State University and...

Jul 27, 2020

Joseph Semko, age 90, of Olney, Ill. died July 27, 2020 at his home. He was born April 7, 1930 in Swoyersville, Penn., the son of Andrew and Anna, nee Elias, Semko. He married the former Florence Halecki November 14, 1953, and she preceded him in death January 22, 2015.

A proud Marine, Joe was a strong,...

Jul 27, 2020

Patsy R. White, age 85, of Swansea, Ill., born April 10, 1935 in Skiatook, Okla., died July 27, 2020 at Swansea Rehab and Care Center, Swansea, Ill.

Patsy had worked at the campus of California State University in San Bernadino, and later moved to the area to be closer to her son. She lived a great life...

Jul 24, 2020

Marguerite Heinze French, age 100, of O'Fallon, Ill., born December 30, 1919 in Fennville, Michigan, passed away in her sleep on July 24, 2020 after years of advanced Alzheimer's.

She is predeceased by her husband, Roderick T. French, who passed away August 11, 2017 at the age of 99. Both lived long, active lives at Colonnade Senior...