Jul 28, 2018

Joseph Anthony Sabin, Colonel, USAF, retired, age 79, of O'Fallon, born July 15, 1939 in New York City, passed away July 28, 2018 following a brief illness.

Joe joined the Air Force in 1963, and met his future wife, Sandra, at McGuire AFB, New Jersey, where they married on September 17, 1966. He earned his BS in...

Jul 25, 2018

Leroy "Le" Russell Yaeger, age 78, of O'Fallon Township, Ill., born November 27, 1939 in St. Louis, Mo., died Wednesday July 25, 2018 at his home.

Le grew up in O'Fallon, graduated from O'Fallon Township High School in 1957, and served in the US Army. He attended BAC and spent a few years in the plumbing business...

Jul 8, 2018

Diana V. Lewis, nee Stygar, of O'Fallon, Ill., born July 8, 1939 in East St. Louis, Ill., the second of ten children, died July 8, 2018, on  her 79 th birthday, at her home.

Diana moved to O'Fallon in 1971. She owned O'Fallon Ceramics in the early 1980's and had received numerous awards for her ceramic designs....

Jul 6, 2018

Charles Shelton "Shelly" Whobrey, age 96, of O'Fallon, Ill., born June 18, 1922 in O'Fallon, passed away Friday morning, July 6, 2018 at his home.

Shelly grew up in O'Fallon, graduating from O'Fallon Township High School in 1940. He graduated from Rankin Trade School and worked as a machinist and tool and die maker. He served honorably...

Jun 12, 2018

Frank Apostol, Jr., age 86, of Belleville, Ill., born July 11, 1931 in Du Quoin, Ill., passed away on June 12, 2018 at his home in Belleville.

Frank was one of four children of Frank and Maude, nee Keene, Apostol, Sr. He grew up in Du Quoin, and moved with his family to East St. Louis as...

May 21, 2018

Brennen "Bryn" Scott Willis, 28 of O'Fallon, Illinois passed away on Monday May 21, 2018 in Little Rock, Arkansas. Bryn was born November 8th, 1989 at the General Leonard Wood Hospital in Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri to Susan and the late Richard Henry Dunning Willis IV.

Bryn had an adventurous spirit, a generous heart and was never...

May 4, 2018

Baby Boy Ezra Manuel De Paz, sweet little son of Manuel De Paz and Estraya Sanchez, knew the love of his parents and grandparents. Graveside Service will be at 1:30 pm, Saturday, May 19, 2018 at O'Fallon City Cemetery, O'Fallon, Illinois, with Pastor Alberto Diaz officiating.

Apr 27, 2018

Margaret Ann "Margie" Hunt was born on November 3, 1950 in Atlanta, Georgia and was welcomed into eternity by many of her previous family on April 27, 2018 in Mascoutah, Illinois. Usually, there's a "dash" between the date of birth and the date of death, but what is in a dash?

Everything happens in that dash. All...

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,...