Dec 24, 2017

Margaret  "Peggy" L. (Obernuefemann) Fetzer, nee Swengross, age 88, formerly of O'Fallon, Ill.,  passed to eternal life suddenly on December 24, 2017 at Menorah Medical Center, Overland Park, Kans.  Peggy was born to George and Margaret Swengross on February 15, 1929 in St. Louis, Mo., the oldest of four children.

Peggy was very active in many local...

Dec 23, 2017

Diane Barbara Hill, nee Metz, age 68, of Freeburg, Ill., born July 9, 1949 in Belleville, Ill., passed away Saturday, December 23, 2017 at Barnes Jewish Hospital, St. Louis, Mo.

Diane grew up in O'Fallon, attended St. Clare Grade School, and graduated from O'Fallon Township High School. She worked for 35 years as a budget analyst at...

Dec 23, 2017

Elmer O. Bugger, age 63, of Troy, Ill., born September 7, 1954 in Belleville, Ill., died December 23, 2017 at Evelyn's Hospice House, Creve Coeur, Mo., following a brief but hard-fought battle with cancer.

Elmer grew up in O'Fallon.  He was an agent for Prudential for many years and had recently retired. His strong work ethic and...

Dec 19, 2017

Irvin Lloyd Wittmer, age 91,  formerly of O'Fallon, Ill., born September 26, 1926 in Summerfield, Ill., died December 19, 2017 in Norman, Okla.

Irv was a resident of O'Fallon from 1953 until 2014, at which time he moved to Oklahoma. He served in the Merchant Marines in World War II, and in the US Army during the...

Dec 18, 2017

JoAnne Curle, nee Guercio, age 84, of Lebanon, formerly of O'Fallon and Arlington Heights, Ill., born October 21, 1933 in Rocky River, Ohio, died Monday morning, December 18, 2017 at Cedar Ridge Health & Rehab, Lebanon, Ill.

JoAnne grew up in Ohio, the daughter of Sicilian immigrants. She was fluent in Italian and Spanish. She met her...

Dec 13, 2017

Retired Air Force Colonel Ronald Leonard Morey, age 73, of O'Fallon, Ill., passed away December 13, 2017. Ron was born to Leonard and Jewel "Winn," nee Gideon, Morey on November 25th, 1944 in Wichita, Kans.

Ron graduated from the United States Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colorado on June 8, 1966.  From there he attended navigator...

Dec 13, 2017

Ruth Ann Zimmerman, nee Bauman, age 81, of Shiloh, Ill., born June 2, 1936 in Highland, Ill., passed away Wednesday, December 13, 2017 at Cedar Ridge Health & Rehab, Lebanon, Ill.

Ruth graduated from Notre Dame Academy in Belleville. She worked for many years in the cafeteria at Shiloh Elementary School, where she was well-liked by the...

Dec 12, 2017

Patricia Ann Armstrong, nee Jackson, age 83, of O'Fallon, born March 1, 1934 in Lincoln, Neb., passed away Tuesday morning, December 12, 2017 at Barnes Jewish Hospital, St. Louis, Mo.

Pat grew up in Lincoln, one of seven children of Harlo and Jennie, nee Wagner, Jackson. She met her husband Earl, a young airman stationed  at Lincoln...

Dec 7, 2017

Kathleen C. Flynn, nee Carroll, age 71, of O'Fallon, born July 25, 1946 in St. Louis, Mo., passed away Thursday night, December 7, 2017 at her home, surrounded by her family.

Kathleen grew up in University City, Mo., and graduated from Villa Duchesne High School. She earned her BSN from St. Louis University, and worked at area...

Dec 6, 2017

Margaret Jean Thompson, nee White, age 86, of Shiloh, Ill., born February 13, 1931 in O'Fallon, passed away Wednesday afternoon, December 6, 2017 at Cedar Ridge Health & Rehab, Lebanon, Ill.

Marge was born and raised in O'Fallon and graduated from O'Fallon Township High School. She was a 61-year member O'Fallon Chapter 487 Order of the Easter...

Nov 28, 2017

Daniel J. Homan, age 44, of O'Fallon, beloved son of Maria Louisa Homan and the late Hubert Anthony Homan, passed away Thursday, November 28, 2017 at his home, O'Fallon, Illinois. Danny attended St. Clare Catholic School and graduated from O'Fallon Township High School in 1992. He was a member of Knights of Columbus Council 4239 in O'Fallon. Visitation: 9:00 am,...

Nov 27, 2017

Jean S. Lapins, nee Sauer, age 93, of Shiloh, Ill., born September 10, 1924 in Chicago, Ill., passed away peacefully Monday morning, November 27, 2017 at her home at Morningside of Shiloh.

Jean grew up in Chicago. She was very talented and painted watercolor pictures and loved classical music. She was a loving wife to Thomas F....

Nov 22, 2017

C. "Dawn" (Peinetti) Presswood, of Troy, Ill., died peacefully surrounded by family at Anderson Hospital on November 22, 2017, in Maryville, Ill., at the age of 50.

Dawn was born on September 1, 1967, in East St. Louis, Ill. She graduated from Dupo Community High School in 1985. After moving to Troy, Ill., Dawn began working for Droms Strauss...

Nov 14, 2017

Makenna Grace Whicker, infant baby girl of Kelly and Corwin Whicker, Sr., of Lebanon, was born on November 14, 2017 at Anderson Hospital, Maryville, Illinois.

Although her time was short, little Makenna was surrounded by the warmth and love of her family.

Makenna is the little sister of C.J., RyliAnn, and Reese; the granddaughter of...

Nov 13, 2017

Charles Schmidt, Jr., age 68, of Collinsville, Ill., born February 6, 1949 in Effingham, Ill., died November 13, 2017 at his home.

Charlie was a hard-working and successful self-employed businessman and had operated various businesses over the years, most notably Schmidt Motor Lines, Inc. Most recently, he and his wife Sandy operated a property management/real estate company....

Nov 6, 2017

Betty Jean Gregory,  nee Traiteur, age 84, of O'Fallon, Ill., born October 12, 1933 in East St. Louis, Ill., passed away Monday, November 6, 2017, at St. Elizabeth's Hospital, O'Fallon, Ill.

She graduated from Dupo Community High School in 1950.  Her first position was with the Aluminum Company of America.  She was later employed with Civil Service...

Nov 5, 2017

Grace E. Loyet  (nee Stephens), age 87, of Highland, Ill., born, May 26, 1930 in East St. Louis, Ill.,  passed away Sunday, November 5, 2017 at St. Louis University Hospital in St. Louis, Mo.

Mrs. Loyet retired from K-Mart in Belleville after working there for more than 20 years. Grace was a charter member of the First...

Nov 1, 2017

Donald D. Libell, age 89, of Fairview Heights, Ill., born January 1, 1928 in Shobonier, Ill., passed away Wednesday morning, November 1, 2017 at Evelyn's Hospice House, Creve Coeur, Mo.

Don grew up in Shobonier, Ill., and graduated from Vandalia High School. He served in the US Army during World War II. Don was a communications operator...

Oct 21, 2017

Charlene Georgia Olsen, nee Vollmer, age 72, of Raymore, Mo., formerly of O'Fallon, Ill., passed away suddenly on October 21, 2017, in Kansas City, Mo.

Charlene was born on March 24, 1945 to Leonard and Gladys Vollmer (nee Rezba), in O'Fallon.  She graduated from O'Fallon Township High School and Coiffeur School of Beauty in Belleville and owned...

Oct 17, 2017

Brandi Renee Richendollar, age 43, of Centralia, Ill., formerly of O'Fallon Township, passed away October 17, 2017.

Brandi grew up in O'Fallon, and was a graduate of O'Fallon Township High School. She was a fun-loving mother and dear daughter. Brandi found peace in God's loving arms.

Brandi is survived by her children Corey Gehrs, Andrea...