Feb 12, 2018

Angela Kristine Durante, nee Tolan, age 42, of East Alton, Ill., born November 6, 1975 in St. Louis, Mo., passed away February 12, 2018.

Angela grew up in O'Fallon, Ill. and graduated from OTHS in 1994, where she was on the cross-country team. She attained her associates' degree from Belleville Area College, and had previously worked as...

Feb 5, 2018

Michael Hangsleben (Pictured with his granddaughter), age 55, of Duluth, Minnesota, formerly of O'Fallon, born July 2, 1962, died February 5, 2018.

Michael grew up in O'Fallon and moved to Minnesota many years ago where he had worked in residential construction. He was preceded in death by his father Norman Hangsleben.  Michael was a good friend.

Jan 31, 2018

Cheryl Ann "Charley", nee Mitchell, Kempfer, of O'Fallon, Ill. slipped peacefully from this world and into the loving arms of our Savior, Jesus Christ, on January 31, 2018. Cheryl was born October 19, 1957, in Xenia, Ohio, to Thomas and Anna Mitchell. She grew up in Idaho and attended schools in Blackfoot and Idaho Falls, graduating from Bonneville High...

Jan 30, 2018

Darin Douglas Rowe, age 29, of Peoria, Ill., born March 23, 1988 in Champaign, Ill., to Douglas Glen and Michelle Diane, nee Kaiser, Rowe, passed way unexpectedly January 30, 2018 at his home in Peoria, Ill.

Darin graduated from Glenwood High School in Chatham, Ill., where he played hockey and football. He enjoyed spending time in the...

Jan 26, 2018

Robert John Stroh, Sr., age 91, of O'Fallon, Ill., born May 13, 1926 in Belleville., passed away January 26, 2018  at home with his family at his side.

Bob grew up in Belleville, Ill., and joined the Navy at age 18, serving during World War II. Upon returning from the War, he began his 37-year career with...

Jan 25, 2018

David Howe Martin, age 60, of O'Fallon, born March 15, 1957 in San Diego, Calif., the oldest of seven children, died January 25, 2018. He was a former volunteer firefighter and a longtime paramedic. David was employed by Simmons and Lifeforce EMS services, among others in the surrounding community. He was one of the charter employees with City of O'Fallon...

Jan 23, 2018

Joseph Andrew Butler, age 53, of Belleville, born February 29, 1964 at Scott AFB, Ill., died January 23, 2018 at St. Elizabeth's Hospital, O'Fallon, Ill., following a brief illness.

Joe grew up in O'Fallon, and graduated from O'Fallon Twp. High School in 1982. He worked at various locations throughout the metro-east doing rental property maintenance and janitorial...

Jan 23, 2018

June Marie Wagner, nee Tribout, of Waterloo, Ill. (formerly of O'Fallon, Ill.) passed away January 23, 2018 surrounded by her loving family. She was born June 20th, 1935 in Bond County, Ill. She loved life and was always ready to meet new people. She attended six different grade schools in the first eight years of schooling, including Pocahontas and...

Jan 20, 2018

Mary Margaret Cappello, nee Rust, age 45, of Freeburg, born June 1, 1972 in Belleville, Ill., passed away January 20, 2018 under the care of her family and BJC Hospice, at Evelyn's House, Creve Coeur, Mo.

Mary grew up in O'Fallon and graduated from OTHS in 1990. She earned her undergraduate degree at McKendree University and her...

Jan 17, 2018

Jennifer Marie Mueller, age 35, of O'Fallon, born July 9, 1982 in Minot, N.D., passed away Wednesday morning, January 17, 2018 at Memorial Hospital, Belleville, Ill.

Jenn grew up in an Air Force family and had called O'Fallon home. She graduated from OTHS in 2000, then attended Colorado State University. She returned to O'Fallon in 2013, just...

Jan 15, 2018

Norman Ralph "Red" Acker, age 83, of Shiloh, born March 19, 1934 in Belleville, Ill., passed away Monday morning, January 15, 2018 at Cedar Ridge Healthcare, Lebanon, Ill.

Norman grew up in Mascoutah and served in the Marine Corps as a young man during the Korean Conflict. He worked in the electronics industry and taught the Electronics...

Jan 14, 2018

Donna Lee Frailey, 73, of O'Fallon, Ill., passed away on January 14, 2018 surrounded by friends and family. She was a loving mother, grandmother, wife and sister.

Donna was married to Dr. Donald R. Frailey, Sr. on December 23, 1967; they recently celebrated their 50 th wedding anniversary.

Donna was born in Valmeyer, Ill., on ...

Jan 12, 2018

Patricia Ann Vollmer, nee Davis, age 76, of O'Fallon, Ill., born September 15, 1941, passed away at home, January 12, 2018.

Pat grew up in O'Fallon, graduated from O'Fallon Township High School in 1959, and was a lifelong parishioner at St. Clare Catholic Church. She was both a teacher at St. Clare Catholic School and a librarian...

Jan 4, 2018

William "Bill" H. Shaffer, age 77, born August 27, 1940 in Shiloh, Ill., passed away January 4, 2018 at Barnes Jewish Hospital, St. Louis, Mo., after a brief illness.

Bill grew up in O'Fallon, and graduated from O'Fallon Township High School in 1958. He served in the US Army Reserves as a young man and worked at...

Jan 3, 2018

Mark S. Friederich, DMD, age 67, of Troy, Ill., born August 30, 1950 in Alton, passed away on January 3, 2018.

Mark grew up in Granite City, and attended SIU-Edwardsville where he met his future wife Kay. They married at the SIUE Center for Spirituality December 18, 1971. Mark continued his studies at the SIU Dental School...

Jan 1, 2018

Bonnie M. Penrod, nee Gillison, age 100, of O'Fallon, Ill., born November 8, 1917 in East St. Louis, Ill. passed away January 1, 2018 in Lebanon, Ill. after a long, blessed life.

She was very involved as a Sunday school teacher and youth leader within her churches through the years: Central Christian Church in O'Fallon, Mascoutah Church...

Dec 30, 2017

Clinton Lee West, age 27, of O'Fallon, Ill., born June 20, 1990 in Springfield, Ill., son of Sherman and Debra, nee Erwin, West, passed away Saturday, December 30, 2017 at his home, in O'Fallon, Illinois. Clint graduated from O'Fallon Township High School in 2008. He was currently working at Post, Pack, & Ship in O'Fallon. He was a martial...

Dec 29, 2017

Barbara Sue McCoy, nee Craig, age 77, of Fairview Heights, Ill., born February 27, 1940 in East St. Louis, Ill., passed away with family at her side Friday evening, December 29, 2017 at St. Paul's Senior Community, Belleville, Ill.

Barb married the love of her life on February 6,  1960 at St. Patrick's Church in East St....

Dec 24, 2017

Colonel William Stephen Welsch, USAF, retired, age 74, of O'Fallon, Ill., born August 21, 1943 in St. Louis, Mo., died December 24, 2017 at Memorial East Hospital, Shiloh, Ill.

Bill was a 26-year Air Force veteran, retiring in 1992, from the Air Force Communication Command, Scott AFB, where he was the Chief of Staff and Director of...

Dec 24, 2017

Betty Frances Mensing, nee Lienesch, age 91, of O'Fallon,  born February 2, 1926 in St. Louis, Mo., died December 24, 2017 at The Heritage at The Colonnade, in O'Fallon, surrounded by her family.

Betty grew up in Shiloh Valley, and as a young woman, she worked for Boeing and at Scott Field during World War II. She...