Mar 16, 2020

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Walter Allen Roskowski, 62, of O'Fallon, Ill., born August 29, 1957, at Elmendorf AFB in Anchorage, Alaska, passed away Monday, March 16, 2020, after a short battle with cancer.

Walter attended O'Fallon High School. He served in the United States Army from 1977-1980. He loved bowling, fishing and enjoyed...

Mar 15, 2020

Commander Carl William "Bill" Swanson, Jr., age 92, of Shiloh, born November 8, 1927 in Chicago, Ill., passed away at home March 15, 2020.

Bill grew up in Chicago and graduated from Senn High School. He enlisted in the Navy at a young age, delayed his marriage to Eleanor to complete his Naval training, and eventually earned...

Mar 11, 2020

James W. Maloney, Jr., age 76, of O'Fallon, Ill., born November 12, 1943 in Bushnell, Ill., died on Wednesday evening, March 11, 2020 at Memorial Hospital, Belleville, Ill.

Jim was an Information Systems Tech in the Air Force, retiring in 1986. He also worked in civil service for many years. Jim was a talented freelance photographer and...

Mar 10, 2020

Wayne L. Charters, CTAC, US Navy, retired, age 67, born November 18, 1952 in Stockton, Calif., died Tuesday evening, March 10, 2020 at Care Center of Center Grove in Edwardsville, Ill.

Wayne enlisted in the Navy as a young man and served as a Cryptologic Technician Administrator. He met his future wife Angela, a fellow sailor, while...

Mar 6, 2020

Fidencia Aida Roosevans, nee Alfonso-Borrego, of Collinsville, Ill., born November 16, 1928 in Guira de Melena, Cuba was called home to heaven March 6, 2020.

Aida and her late husband Monty traveled for many years before settling in Collinsville in 1958 where they built their family home. Aida was a homemaker, a seamstress, and had a real...

Mar 6, 2020

Catherine Lee 'Kitty' Luehrs, nee Cress, age 60, of O'Fallon, Ill., born November 13, 1959 in Minneapolis, Minn., passed away March 6, 2020 at her home, surrounded by family.

Kitty possessed a vibrant personality and had a smile that would light up a room. She was the magnet that brought family, friends, neighbors, and colleagues together. Most...

Feb 23, 2020

John Wesley Thomas, age 75, of Belleville, Ill., born November 29, 1944 in Alton, Ill. to Frank Thomas and Beryl Elizabeth, nee Calhoun, Thomas, passed away Sunday morning, February 23, 2020 at his home.

John grew up and attended high school in Jerseyville, Ill. He earned his Eagle Scout award and attended Bellevue College, in Bellevue, Neb....

Feb 18, 2020

Todd Joseph McCollum, age 49, of Houston, Texas, formerly of O'Fallon, Ill., born July 6, 1970, died February 18, 2020.

Todd grew up in O'Fallon and graduated from OTHS in 1988 where he excelled in sports. He earned his Business degree from SIU Carbondale, and began working for Motorola. He also worked as a banking loan officer...

Feb 16, 2020

Robert Carl Pence, age 81, of O'Fallon , Ill., born June 15, 1938 in Hillview, Ill., to Carl and Hazel, nee Corben, Pence, died February 16, 2020. Robert had served in the Army Reserves and was formerly employed as an electrician for St. Elizabeth's Hospital. He lived in St. Libory for many years before moving to O'Fallon. He enjoyed...

Feb 15, 2020

Carl 'CJ' Schlosser, age 86,  O'Fallon, Ill., formerly of Springfield, Ill., born October 11, 1933 in Springfield, Ill., died February 15, 2020.

CJ grew up in Springfield, and attended Eureka College. While there playing football, a cheerleader by the name of Elinor Robinson caught his eye. CJ proudly served in the Army during the Korean War, and...

Feb 10, 2020

Mary Ellen Moore, age 67, born March 8, 1952 in Red Bud, Ill., to Earl Lonnie and Nora Francis, nee Faulkner, Pruett, has gone to the preferred place where the roses never fade. She passed away Monday morning, February 10, 2020 at her daughter's home in O'Fallon, Ill.

Mary owned and operated her own daycare in her...

Feb 8, 2020

Vanessa L. Irby, age 44, of Edwardsville, Ill., born April 19, 1975 in Chicago, Ill., died unexpectedly on Saturday evening, February 8, 2020 at Christian Northeast Hospital, St. Louis, Mo.

Vanessa grew up in Chicago, and later moved with her family to Greenville, Ill., where she graduated from high school. She earned her BA from SIU Edwardsville....

Feb 4, 2020

Norman Michael Frederick Keller, age 87, fourth generation family farmer of the historic Keller Farm in O'Fallon Township, Ill., born December 25, 1932 on the farm, died peacefully at home February 4, 2020, surrounded by his family.

Norm had been employed as a machinist for Union Electric for over 32 years. He loved working on the family...

Feb 3, 2020

Barbara J. Edwards of O'Fallon, Ill., formerly of Edwardsville and Hillsboro, Ill., passed peacefully from this world to the next on Monday morning, February 3, 2020 at the age of 68.

Barb was a hard worker and dedicated employee who was most recently employed at the Colonnade Senior Living Center in O'Fallon. Barb enjoyed spending time with...

Jan 31, 2020

Dante Xavier Mercado, age 17, of O'Fallon, Ill., was born October 2, 2002 in Sacile, Italy, the son of Air Force parents. He passed away suddenly at his home on Friday, January 31, 2020.

Dante had dreamed of flying and had loved airplanes since he was a toddler. He was currently enrolled in Flight Lessons at Ideal...

Jan 29, 2020

Aubrey Eugene Marsters, Jr., age 64, born on December 8, 1955 in Washington D.C., to Aubrey E. Marsters and Pauline E., nee Cary, Marsters. Aubrey passed away at his home, on Wednesday, January 29, 2020.

Aubrey grew up as a "military brat" and joined the Air Force at the age of 17. He was stationed at Travis...

Jan 28, 2020

Shane Lee May, D.C., age 49, of O'Fallon, Ill., born August 20, 1970 at Scott AFB, Ill., passed away Tuesday evening, January 28, 2020 at St. Louis University Hospital, St. Louis, Mo.

Shane grew up in the Metro-east area of southern Illinois, spent many childhood summers at his grandpa's farm in Butler, Indiana, and graduated from Althoff...

Jan 28, 2020

Edith D. "Edie" Inman, age 81, of O'Fallon, Ill., passed away Tuesday evening, January 28, 2020 at Memorial Hospital, Belleville, Ill. Born Edita Dresler on March 16, 1938 in the small town of Ludgerovice, in the former Czechoslovakia, Edie's father, a carpenter by trade, relocated the family often, in the midst of a German-led occupation. She primarily grew up...

Jan 25, 2020

We honor the life of Ralph Dean Keck, born on April 10, 1937 to Walter Keck and  Fern, nee Copeland, Keck, in Belleville, Ill. With his passing on January 25, 2020, we recognize the loss of a charismatic and kind-hearted man. Ralph was preceded in death by his wife of 58 years, Dixie, nee Hertenstein, Keck, his parents, and...

Jan 11, 2020

Cynthia Carol Edwards, age 70, of O'Fallon, Ill., formerly of Paris, Tenn., born December 6, 1949 in Paris, Tenn., passed away January 11, 2020.

Cynthia was a retired 911-dispatcher for the Paris Police Department. She was preceded in death by her parents David and Allene, nee Wynns, Edwards. Surviving are her sons David Bierly, and his wife...