Mar 3, 2017

Wilma Kay Santiago, nee Bladon, age 78, of O'Fallon, born November 12, 1938 in Clearfield, Iowa, died Friday afternoon, March 3, 2017 at St. Paul's Home in Belleville, Ill.

Kay was a veteran of the United States Air Force, serving from 1957-1960 as a data processor. She was a devoted wife, supporting her husband throughout his Navy...

Feb 28, 2017

JoAnn Elizabeth Page, nee Lillie, age 79, lifelong resident of O'Fallon, born February 20, 1938 in Belleville, Ill., passed away Tuesday evening, February 28, 2017 at her home.

JoAnn grew up in O'Fallon and graduated from O'Fallon Township High School in 1955. She worked as a retail clerk at Thomas Hardware in downtown O'Fallon for 29 years....

Feb 16, 2017

Phyllis Louise Wright, age 85, of Fairview Heights, Ill., died Thursday, February 16, 2017. She was born on August 23, 1931 to Walter and Adolphine "Dolly," nee Pierson, Rattigan, of Burgettstown, Pa.

At the age of 20, Phyllis married her high school sweetheart, George Ernest Wright. Together, they traveled across the country and abroad as he pursued...

Feb 15, 2017

Gloria Mae Puckett, nee Hall, age 90, of O'Fallon, born May 24, 1926 in Du Quoin, Ill., died Wednesday evening, February 15, 2017 at Memorial East Hospital, Shiloh, Ill.

Gloria was born to Erwin Hubert and Pauline Louise, nee Pflanz, Hall. She married Garrett Merriell Puckett on January 1, 1946. She was a member of O'Fallon United...

Feb 13, 2017

John Karl Rohleder, 79, of O'Fallon, Ill., born December 1, 1937 in Belleville, Ill. died Monday February 13, 2017 at Providence St. Vincent Medical Center in Portland, Ore., surrounded by his family.

John was a life-long resident of O'Fallon. He worked as a banker for 46 years at First National Bank, later First Bank of O'Fallon. He...

Feb 12, 2017

Roger Lee Eberhardt, age 78, of O'Fallon, born December 7, 1938 in Shiloh, Ill., died Sunday morning, February 12, 2017 at Four Fountains Convalescent Center, Belleville, Ill.

A lifelong resident of Shiloh and O'Fallon, Roger enjoyed fishing, hunting and tinkering with cars in his younger years. He had formerly worked as a custodian and forklift operator.

Feb 12, 2017

Mary Jane Charney, nee Kokotovich, age 89, of O'Fallon, born May 3, 1927 in Fairmont City, Ill., died Sunday, February 12, 2017 at the Heritage at the Colonnade, O'Fallon, Ill.

Ms. Charney was a long time former member of Holy Rosary parish in Fairmont City. She graduated in 1944 from St. Theresa Academy, East St. Louis. For...

Feb 12, 2017

Sybil Mae "Kitty" Sheesley, age 94, of O'Fallon, Ill., formerly of Harrisburg, Pa., born January 25, 1923 in Homer, La., died Sunday morning, February 12, 2017 at University Healthcare Center, Edwardsville, Ill.

Mrs. Sheesley moved to O'Fallon in 2006 to live with her son and his family. While living in Harrisburg, she attended the East Shore Baptist...

Feb 10, 2017

Idamay Pfeiffer, nee Turner, age 92, of O'Fallon, born August 15, 1924 in East St. Louis, Ill., to Ozza and Malinda (nee Schlenk) Turner, passed away Friday, February 10, 2017 at her home surrounded by her family.

She was a long-time volunteer of Catholic Urban Programs. She was a member of St. Clare Catholic Church where she...

Feb 3, 2017

Shirley A. Dickhaut, nee Willmann, 78, of Lebanon, formerly of O'Fallon, born March 28, 1938 in Highland, Ill., died on Friday, February 3, 2017, in Memorial East Hospital, Shiloh, Ill.

Ms. Dickhaut resided in O'Fallon and was a Domestic Engineer. Shirley was a parishioner at St. Clare of Assisi Catholic Church. She lived across the street from...

Jan 28, 2017

Linda Ann Haskins, age 67, of O'Fallon, born October 14, 1949 in Brooklyn, New York, passed away Saturday morning, January 28, 2017 at her home.

Linda had worked as a database administrator for DITCO at Scott AFB, Illinois. She was a former member of National Honor Society and a member of Mensa, and a graduate of Cardinal...

Jan 27, 2017

Retired US Air Force Colonel David Paul Handel, born June 2, 1943 in Madison, Wisc.,  passed away January 27, 2017 at his residence in O'Fallon, Ill.

Colonel Handel was a 30-year USAF veteran and served in ever-increasingly important positions across the globe.  Colonel Handel entered the Air Force through Officer Training School, Lackland Air Force Base, Texas...

Jan 25, 2017

Nina Lee Pfeifer, nee Remelius, age 88, of O'Fallon, born December 9, 1928 in O'Fallon, passed away Wednesday evening, January 25, 2017 at Mar Ka Nursing Home, Mascoutah, Ill. Nina was born and raised in O'Fallon. She married her high-school sweetheart James D. Pfeifer on November 27, 1947 at the former O'Fallon Evangelical & Reformed Church. Along with her...

Jan 18, 2017

Gish Arthur Johnson, Jr., age 84, of Lebanon, passed away January 18, 2017 at Memorial East Hospital, Shiloh, Illinois.

"I have loved you with an everlasting love. I have loved you and you are mine."

We have been blessed to know and been loved by this kind, loving, generous, strong, and courageous man. We thank...

Jan 17, 2017

Henry Harold Stone, Jr., nicknamed "Bubby," age 65, of O'Fallon, born January 8, 1952 in Monet, Ark., died January 17, 2017 at Memorial East Hospital, Shiloh, Illinois.

Mr. Stone was an itinerant minister and evangelist and preached at various Pentecostal churches throughout southern Illinois and Missouri. He was an accomplished guitarist and often sang gospel music at...

Jan 14, 2017

Rosemary Catherine Icide, nee Vunetich, age 88, of O'Fallon Township, born July 28, 1928 in East St. Louis, Ill., passed away Saturday evening, January 14, 2017 at Four Fountains Convalescent Center, Belleville, Ill.

Rosemary was a longtime, active member at O'Fallon First United Methodist Church, where she volunteered many hours in the church office as a counter...

Jan 12, 2017

Virginia Lee Woods, nee Fitch,  passed away on Thursday, January 12, 2017 at home surrounded by her family, having attained the age of 85 years, 11 months, and 30 days.

Born on January 13, 1931 in East St. Louis, Ill., she was the daughter of Lewis H. and Gladys I. Fitch, nee Norman.  She was united in...

Jan 7, 2017

Robert Floyd Braswell, Sr., MSgt, USAF (retired) age 83, of O'Fallon, born August 2, 1933, in Charlotte, N.C., the youngest of 11 children, passed away Saturday night, January 7, 2017, at home, surrounded by his family.

Robert grew up in Charleston, S.C., and enlisted in the Air Force as a young man. He was assigned to Scott...

Jan 7, 2017

Elva Grace Elam, nee Carter, age 87, formerly of O'Fallon, born October 19, 1929 in Mocksville, N.C., passed away Saturday, January 7, 2017 at Bethesda Dilworth Community, Oakland, Mo.

Grace was born and raised in Mocksville, Davie County, N.C. and married her high school sweetheart. She attended Ashmore Business College, Thomasville, N.C. and worked as an accountant...

Jan 2, 2017

It was a beautiful sunny day in Hawaii when Matt Sharpe died. Some might say he was on the beach with his soul mate Kris, sipping margaritas and watching orcas jump and play in the waves. It was a peaceful passing, and he laughed softly as he gently closed his eyes, the sun glowing on his skin...