Apr 9, 2019

Retired Air Force Lieutenant Colonel Elmer A. 'Nick' Nichols, Jr., age 82, of O'Fallon Ill., born April 25, 1936 in Collinsville, Ill., passed away on Tuesday April 9, 2019.

Nick grew up in Collinsville, and moved to Tampa, Fla. for his final year in high school. He attended University of Tampa, and later earned his graduate degree...

Apr 8, 2019

Eugene Henry "Gene" Brauer, age 77, of Swansea, born September 12, 1941 in Belleville, Ill., passed away Monday evening, April 8, 2019 at his home.

Gene was a lifelong sales professional, and for many years operated his own floor coverings business. He was an avid sports fan and card player. He recently moved back to the metro-east...

Apr 5, 2019

On a bright, sunny day in April, a dark-haired little girl ran down the lane at Cherryvale farm outside of Bonaparte, Iowa, into the loving arms of her Mother, Father and two sisters.  Erma Rose (Wallingford) Cummings age 89, of O'Fallon, Ill., born March 23, 1930 near Bonaparte, Iowa, returned home on April 5, 2019.

Erma grew...

Apr 3, 2019

Edward "Butch" McKee, age 61, of O'Fallon, Ill., born January 9, 1958 in East St. Louis, Ill., died at his home Wednesday, April 3, 2019.

Eddie worked at the O'Fallon Township building for over 30 years. He had a kind presence and loved children and animals.

He was preceded in death by his mother Aurelia...

Mar 30, 2019

Nancy Ann Ping, nee Richardson, age 84, of Lebanon, born November 23, 1934 in Tulsa, Oklahoma, passed away Saturday evening, March 30, 2019.

Nancy spent her childhood on the family farm, Kelly Springs Trout Farm, in southwestern Missouri. It was there that she learned the value of hard work, and where she first began her love of...

Mar 28, 2019

Alonzo B. "Lon" Davis, Jr., age 79, passed away March 28, 2019 in Phoenix, Ariz. Lon was born August 10, 1939  in Arcata, Calif., arriving in St. Louis, Mo. in 1943 where he remained for 70 years.

Lon's great-nephews and great-nieces, Jason, Allyson, Lindsay, Melissa, Matthew, Alex and J.D, have fond memories of times spent with their...

Mar 27, 2019

Rita Elizabeth Haukapp, nee Siegel, age 95, resident of Aviston Countryside Manor, formerly of O'Fallon, Ill., born April 18, 1923 in Lebanon, Ill., passed away March 27, 2019.

Rita grew up in Lebanon and worked at the hat factory as a young woman. Oil delivery was necessary to heat the family home; Rita's father realized the oil...

Mar 26, 2019

Hila Dee Grieder, 82, of O' Fallon, IL, formerly of Belle Plaine, IA passed away Tuesday, March 26, 2019 at Colonnade Senior Living in O'Fallon, IL.

Hila was born August 7, 1936 to Lloyd and Edna (Christman) Mumby in Ladora, IA. She attended Honey Creek #9 School and graduated from Belle Plaine High School in 1954. Following...

Mar 23, 2019

Jerry L. Witt, age 70, of O'Fallon, born October 24, 1948 in Brownfield, Miss., died Saturday March 23, 2019.

Jerry spent his younger years in East St. Louis. While serving in Vietnam with the US Army Infantry, he was wounded and subsequently awarded the Purple Heart. Before retiring, he had worked with Goodwill Industries in counseling and...

Mar 22, 2019

Barbara 'Bobbie', nee Zannini, Pelfrey passed away in her home March 22, 2019.

She was born in Waukegan, Ill., but made a home for her family in many parts of the country from Illinois to California to North Dakota, Nebraska, Indiana, and Ohio and back to Illinois again, where she has resided for the last 30+ years....

Mar 22, 2019

Retired U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sergeant Charles Richard 'Rick' Blanchard, Jr., age 70, born October 9, 1948,  in Milwaukee, Wisc., passed away Friday afternoon, March 22, 2019 at Charles Gardens Retirement Community, Fairview Heights, Ill.

Rick served in the U.S. Air Force for 20 years and retired in 1989 as an Automated Systems Programming Technician Chief...

Mar 22, 2019

Gloria May (Piek) Beck, nee Donnell, age 81, born November 4, 1937 in Norwich, Conn., died Friday, March 22, 2019 in St. Louis.

Gloria retired as Office Manager from Donnell Dental Lab in O'Fallon, Ill. after 25 years. She was happiest when all her kids and grandkids came over to celebrate. They didn't need a reason to...

Mar 19, 2019

Alice Huffman, age 89, of O'Fallon, born December 16, 1929 in Las Vegas, Nev., the oldest of six girls, passed away Tuesday morning, March 19, 2019 at Memorial East Hospital, Shiloh, Ill., following a brief illness.

Alice graduated from University of Nevada, Las Vegas, and as a young woman, worked as a waitress. She moved often with...

Mar 7, 2019

Retired Air Force Colonel Anthony Eugene Naddeo, age 72, of O'Fallon, born December 18, 1946 in Philadelphia, Penn., passed away Thursday morning, March 7, 2019 at St. Paul's Home, Belleville, Ill.

Tony graduated from Msgr. Bonner High School  in Drexel Hill, Penn., and earned his MS in Physical Chemistry from St. Joseph's University in Philadelphia. He met...

Feb 27, 2019

Anne Elizabeth Stevenson, age 68, of O'Fallon, born May 5, 1950 in Bala Cynwyd, Penn., died February 27, 2019 at Barnes Jewish Hospital, St. Louis, Mo.

Loving Wife-Mom-Nana and Teacher.

Anne grew up in New Jersey and graduated from Mainland Regional High School in Linwood, N.J. After meeting on a blind date, she became engaged...

Feb 26, 2019

Dale Francis Sauer, Sr., 80, entered the arms of his heavenly Father on February 26, 2019 surrounded by his loving family.

Dale Sauer was born on November 27, 1938 in Hays, Kans. to very humble beginnings. His life epitomized the American Dream. After joining the Navy out of high school, he attended many of their electronic schools....

Feb 24, 2019

Master Sergeant (retired) Lisa Ann Bridges, USAF, age 49, of Fairview Heights, Ill., born September 15, 1969 in La Jara, Colo., passed away Sunday afternoon, February 24, 2019 at Barnes Jewish Hospital, St. Louis, Mo., surrounded by her loving family.

Lisa grew up in Antonito, Colo., one of 11 children to Salomon and Eufelia, (nee Chacon) Garcia.  ...

Feb 14, 2019

Marina May Butler, née Bennett, age 80, resident of O'Fallon, Ill.,  passed away peacefully at Sycamore Village Assisted Living in Swansea, Ill., February 14, 2019.

Born September 15, 1938, Marina was the fifth of seven children born and raised in the small Mi'kmaw fishing village of Seal Rocks on the west coast of the island of Newfoundland. ...

Feb 11, 2019

Vernon George Monken, age 96 of O'Fallon, born April 9, 1922 in Shiloh Valley Township, Ill., died Monday evening, February 11, 2019 at his residence at The Colonnade, O'Fallon.

Vernon grew up in Shiloh and graduated from Belleville Township High School. He served abroad as a Seabee in the US Navy during World War II. After the...

Feb 8, 2019

Joyce Jeanette Koesterer, nee Berberich, age 93, formerly of O'Fallon, born December 4, 1925 in New Baden, Ill., the youngest of seven children, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on February 8, 2019, at Anderson Hospital, Maryville, Illinois.

Joyce grew up in New Baden and attended Blackburn College. They moved to O'Fallon in 1953, where they...