Apr 23, 2018

Melvin Six, 55, of Fairview Heights, Ill. changed his permanent residence to be with his Lord and Savior, Monday, April 23, 2018. Melvin passed very peacefully in his home with his wife, Cheryl, by his side, after a long time battle with ALS/FTD.  Melvin Dean Six was born December 22, 1962 in Moline, Ill. to Donald and Donna Six,...

Apr 17, 2018

Charles Marvin Stewart, 92, of O'Fallon, Ill., transitioned from this world on April 17, 2018, feisty and fighting until the very last. The world lost a snazzy suspender-wearer, talented International-Harvester mechanic, and avid Cardinals baseball fan. We will immensely miss his wisdom, perfect pecan pies, sly wit, and above all, unconditional love and support.

He was born...

Apr 17, 2018

Jane Frances Heywood, nee Harder, age 80, of O'Fallon, formerly of Innsbrook Estates, Mo., born May 30, 1937 in Durand, Mich., passed away Tuesday, April 17, 2018 at her home at The Colonnade in O'Fallon, Ill.

Jane grew up in Durand and moved to Kirkwood, Mo. in 1972, and later moved to Innsbrook Estates in 1998. She...

Apr 16, 2018

Lester Barnard, age 88, formerly of O'Fallon, Ill., born August 9, 1929, died peacefully on Monday, April 16, 2018.

Lester was raised on a small farm in Southern Illinois, quitting high school during his freshman year to help his dad with the family farm. He married Violet in 1948. For their first few...

Apr 15, 2018

Carol J. Brasel, nee Marvel, age 87, lifelong resident of O'Fallon, Ill., born December 31, 1930, passed away April 15, 2018 at Cedarhurst of Shiloh, with family gathered around.

Carol was the church secretary at O'Fallon United Church of Christ for over 30 years. She was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star, and Past...

Apr 15, 2018

Virginia Frances Curtis, nee Voellinger, age 98, of O'Fallon, formerly of Fairview Heights, Ill., born December 7, 1919 in East St. Louis, Ill., one of 12 children of George and Mary, nee Reiniger, Voellinger, died April 15, 2018, with her family at her side.

Virginia was a long-time member of St. Albert's Catholic Church before moving to...

Apr 13, 2018

Ailish Olive Cornwell, age 75, of Shiloh, Ill., born January 30, 1943 in Bo'ness, Scotland, one of six children, passed away April 13, 2018.

Ailish grew up in Edinburgh, Scotland. While working at a children's home, she met her future husband, a young airman, who, while stationed at a nearby air base, volunteered to host holiday parties...

Apr 7, 2018

Cornelius Stanley Bossler, age 89, lifelong resident of Shiloh, Ill., born August 17, 1928 at the family farm in Shiloh, passed away April 7, 2018.

Stanley grew up on the family farm and raised his family there amongst the orchards, wheat fields, and vegetable garden. He graduated from Belleville Township High School in 1947. He served in...

Apr 5, 2018

Mark Goodman, age 55, born February 9, 1963 in Belleville, Ill., the youngest of ten children, passed away Thursday morning, April 5, 2018 at Murray Development Center, Centralia, Ill., while surrounded by his family.

Mark lived at home with his family until the age of 15 and had attended Mamie O. Stookey School. He loved riding the...

Mar 30, 2018

Joseph Bernard Rademacher, age 90, of O'Fallon, Ill., born October 3, 1927 in Albers, Ill., passed away Friday, March 30, 2018 at Cedarhurst of Shiloh.

Joe was a 6-year veteran of the US Navy. He met his wife, Marge, at a picnic, and they married July 7, 1953 at St. Boniface Church in Germantown. He had worked...

Mar 27, 2018

Robert E. Hastings, age 87, of O'Fallon, Ill., born June 12, 1930 in East St. Louis, Ill., died at home March 27, 2018.

Bob was an Air Force veteran, having served as a radio operator. He worked at Nooter Boilermaker Corporation in electrical maintenance. He was a member of VFW Post 805 and St. Clare Catholic Church....

Mar 17, 2018

Rita Darlene Ferreri, nee Scheibel, age 91, of O'Fallon, born November 10, 1926 in Belleville, Ill., passed away peacefully on Saturday morning, March 17, 2018 at Cedar Ridge Healthcare & Rehab, Lebanon, Ill.

Rita grew up in Belleville, had attended St. Luke's Catholic School, and graduated from Academy of Notre Dame in 1944. Rita was a longtime,...

Mar 14, 2018

Victoria Lynne Beaver, age 52 of Belleville, Ill., born February 15, 1966 in Cheyenne, Wyo., passed away March 14, 2018 in Belleville, Ill.

Victoria had worked at various retail stores in the past. She loved animals and enjoyed spending time with her pets. She was preceded in death by her son Christopher Reese, her father Lyle Taylor,...

Mar 9, 2018

Patricia A. Stewart, 74, of Troy, Ill., unexpectedly passed March 9, 2018.

She was born October 12, 1943 in Bridgeport, Conn., the daughter of the late Katherine Stewart. She was also preceded in death by her companion Edward Keenan.

Pat loved her family and playing video Canasta. She devoted her working years as a machine...

Mar 7, 2018

George "Jerry" Shaw, age 83, born to Theodore "Teddy" and Georgia Shaw on March 27,1934 in East St. Louis, passed away March 7, 2018 with his family by his side.

George "Jerry" was a hard worker. He worked for 30 years at American Steel Foundry in Granite City as an inspector. After the plant closed, he worked...

Mar 1, 2018

David Frances Coglianese, age 71, of Belleville, born September 1, 1946 in Spokane, Washington, died March 1, 2018 at Memorial Hospital, Belleville, Illinois.

David grew up in Warren, Michigan and came to the area 15 years ago. David was a great man, who cared deeply for others. He was a gifted and talented chef, and had worked...

Feb 25, 2018

Kathryn Emma LaVerne Thiess, nee Davis, formerly Hall, age 93, of Edwardsville, Ill., formerly of O'Fallon, Mo., born December 19, 1924 in St. Louis, Mo., died February 25, 2018 at Anderson Hospital, Maryville, Ill.

Kathryn grew up in the Union Hill neighborhood of Fairview Heights, Ill., and graduated from O'Fallon Township High School. She attended Business School...

Feb 21, 2018

Richard Edwin Ping, age 83, of Belleville, Ill., passed away February 21, 2018 at his home, surrounded by his loved ones and his pastor Rev. Becky Williams.

Richard was a long-time member of the First United Methodist Church of O'Fallon. He served in the US Army Reserves. He was an independent milk distributor for Prairie Farms Dairy...

Feb 16, 2018

Florence Distler, nee Kombrink, age 93, of Lebanon, Ill., born October 30, 1924 in O'Fallon, Ill., passed away Friday, February 16, 2018 at Cedar Ridge Health & Rehab, in Lebanon, Ill.

Florence worked as a housekeeper and a child and elder care provider, and had been a member of the Senior Citizen's Club of O'Fallon. She especially...

Feb 13, 2018

Thomas Joseph Giger, age 68, of St. Jacob, Ill., born to Earl and Ethel, nee Peach, Giger on June 25,1949 passed away February 13, 2018.

Tom was a 1967 graduate of Triad High School and attended Belleville Area College. He was a member of St. Clare of Assisi Catholic Church in O'Fallon, Ill. He was a member...