Kevin James Wise
August 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...
Annalisa Cook
August 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...
Shirley R. Hughey
August 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,...
Jacquelyn Keniley
August 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....
Herbert Niemietz
August 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...
Mary Kay Alvina Newman
July 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...
Joseph Semko
July 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,...
Patsy R. White
July 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...
Marguerite French
July 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...
Leonard Anthony Butler
July 23, 2020
Leonard "Len" Anthony Butler, Colonel, USAF (ret.), resident of O'Fallon, Ill., passed away peacefully at Sycamore Village Assisted Living in Swansea, Ill., on his 80 th birthday, July 23, 2020.
Born July 23, 1940, in Baltimore City, Md., Len was the youngest of three boys who grew up camping, swimming, visiting Ocean City, attending Catholic School, and...
Jean Stahl
July 21, 2020
Jean Stahl, nee Smith, of O'Fallon, Ill., formerly of Piggott, Ark., passed away Tuesday, July 21, 2020 in O'Fallon, Ill., at the age of 91. She was born to Nathan Zelmer and Luda Bell, nee Brandon, Smith on December 19, 1928 in Piggott, Ark.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her loving husband Felix Stahl;...
Jane F. Rutter
July 14, 2020
Jane Frances M. Rutter, age 87, of Fairview Heights, Ill., born May 30, 1933 in St. Libory, Ill., to Joseph A. and Elizabeth, nee Sommer, Rutter, passed away Tuesday afternoon, July 14, 2020 at The Esquiline Community, Shrine of Our Lady of the Snows, Belleville, Illinois.
Jane grew up in St. Libory, and graduated from Belleville's Notre...
Mildred M. Kimmle
July 11, 2020
Mildred M. Kimmle, nee Ahring, age 92, of Troy, Ill., formerly of O'Fallon, Ill., born February 17, 1928 in rural O'Fallon, passed away Saturday, July 11, 2020.
Mrs. Kimmle was a lifelong member of O'Fallon United Church of Christ and its Ladies Guild and 50+ Club. She was a loyal member of the Eastern Star Chapter 487....
Satch Keller
July 9, 2020
Harold Keller, better known as "Satch", born November 2, 1926, passed away on Thursday, July 9, 2020. Satch grew up in O'Fallon and graduated from OTHS in May 1944. He enlisted in the Navy and served for two years. After serving in the Navy, he enrolled at Ranken Technical School and graduated with a degree in Refrigeration. He then...
Margaret Guilleman
July 3, 2020
Margaret Olga Guilleman, nee Eberhardt, age 96, passed away July 3, 2020 in her Collinsville home, surrounded by her family.
Margaret was born July 30, 1923 in Cleveland, Ohio to George and Albertina, nee Bittner, Eberhardt. She grew up in Detroit, Mich. where she graduated from Western High School in 1941. After graduating she started a career...
Christopher J. Junge
July 2, 2020
Christopher John Junge, age 37, of O'Fallon, died at his home on Thursday, July 2, 2020.
Chris was born August 2, 1982 at St. Elizabeth's Hospital in Belleville, Illinois to John and Christine Junge. He attended O'Fallon schools, graduating from OTHS in 2000. Chris went on to attend Western Illinois University, where he earned his Bachelor's and...
Mollie Kelly
June 29, 2020
Mollie Kelly, nee Haverland, age 81, of O'Fallon, Ill. passed away peacefully on June 29, 2020.
Mollie was born May 10, 1939 in Temple, Texas, graduated from Temple High School, and attended Temple Junior College. She married Herbert "Jack" Kelly on February 4, 1961 at the Roman Catholic Church in Killeen, Texas.
Mollie was a...
Dick Glogowski
June 28, 2020
Richard "Dick" Martin Glogowski, Colonel, USAF (retired), age 89, of O'Fallon, Ill., passed away suddenly on Sunday evening, June 28, 2020 at his home in O'Fallon. Dick was born December 1, 1930 in Chicago, Ill.
In August 1951, at 21 years old, Dick began his long and distinguished military career as a cryptologist. Dick transitioned to become...
Melvin Stoll
June 28, 2020
Melvin D. Stoll, age 87, of O'Fallon , Ill., passed away Sunday morning, June 28, 2020 at his home.
Mel was born January 3, 1933 in New Athens, Ill., the youngest of 13 children of Oscar and Ada, nee Woods, Stoll. His father died before Mel was born. Mel was a graduate of New Athens Community High...
Delores Kirsch
June 27, 2020
Delores Mary "Dee" Kirsch, age 78, of O'Fallon, Ill., passed away Saturday afternoon, June 27, 2020 at Liberty Village in Maryville, Ill.
Dee was born August 23, 1941 in Highland, Ill., to Irwin and Gladys, nee Schieffer, Willmann. She grew up in Highland and moved to O'Fallon in 1960. She married Donald E. Kirsch on August 27,...
