Oct 7, 2016

Merinda Josephine Hornal, age 92, of Troy, Ill., born September 13, 1924 in New Haven, Connecticut, the youngest of eight, passed away October 7, 2016 at Anderson Hospital, Maryville, Illinois.

Merinda grew up in Connecticut, met her future husband David at a USO Dance. As a young bride, she moved to Collinsville where they raised their five...

Oct 7, 2016

Mildred Irene Gerardi, nee Weisbrod, age 97, lifelong resident of O'Fallon, born July 3, 1919 in O'Fallon, Ill., the youngest of four, passed away Friday night, October 7, 2016 at Anderson Hospital, Maryville, Illinois.

Mildred was born and raised in O'Fallon and was a lifelong parishioner at Saint Clare Catholic Church. She had previously worked as a...

Oct 3, 2016

Terry Ray McCracken, age 68, of O'Fallon, born September 19, 1948 in West Plains, Mo., died Monday morning, October 3, 2016 at home under the devoted care of his loving wife, with the kind assistance of Unity Hospice. Terry spent his younger years in Missouri, and graduated from Belleville West High School in 1968. He belonged to Local 520 for...

Oct 3, 2016

Cletus Joseph Schwaegel, age 80, of Swansea, formerly of O'Fallon, Ill., born October 20, 1935 in Belleville, Ill., passed away Monday, October 3, 2016 at Barnes Jewish Hospital, St. Louis, Mo. Clete grew up in O'Fallon, living in the family farmhouse north of O'Fallon for 78 years. He farmed from 1953 – 1968. He then went to work for St....

Sep 28, 2016

Patricia D. Cates, nee Olliffe, 70, of New Baden, Illinois born Aug 31, 1946 in London, England, died Wednesday, September 28, 2016 at her home in New Baden, Illinois, after a long battle with cancer.

Trish (known as "Pat" to most of her friends) was a naturalized U.S. citizen and a member of the St Clare of...

Sep 24, 2016

Leona J. Vickery, nee Strohl, age 68, of Mascoutah, Ill, born October 1, 1947 in Massillon, Ohio, passed away at home, September 24, 2016.

Leona had retired from Scott AFB, where she had worked as a housekeeping supervisor. She enjoyed shopping and eating out with her friends, and always had a special place for her dachshunds.

Sep 21, 2016

Jerry Vincent Douglas, five-month-old son of Christopher Lee Douglas and Jodie Leann, nee Roustio, Douglas, of Granite City, Ill., born April 12, 2016, passed away Wednesday evening, September 21, 2016, of natural causes. In addition to his parents, Jerry is survived by his siblings Allysa Still, Mariah Douglas, Michael Douglas, Jessy Roustio, Shyann Dixon, Cole Longbottom, and Christopher Lee Douglas,...

Sep 10, 2016

Beulah Maxine Bowles, nee Dobbs, age 88, of O'Fallon, Ill., passed away Saturday morning, September 10, 2016 at Memorial East Hospital, Shiloh, Ill., with her friends at her side. Maxine was born December 27, 1927 in Greeley, Mo., and graduated from Centerville High School, Centerville, Mo. She had worked for the government during World War II, and had many years...

Sep 7, 2016

Joe Dean Burroughs, age 79, of O'Fallon, Ill., born June 29, 1937 in West Plains, Mo., passed away Wednesday September, 7, 2016 at his home surrounded by his loving wife and children. Joe was a graduate of Assumption High School, East St. Louis. He earned his B.S. in Math & Physics from SIUE and a Masters in Environmental Engineering from...

Sep 1, 2016

Frances Marie Heien, nee Armstrong, age 77, of O'Fallon, born May 7, 1939 in East St. Louis, Ill., passed away Thursday afternoon, September 1, 2016 at Barnes Jewish Hospital, St. Louis, Mo. Fran was one of three daughters of Frank and Gertrude, nee Drinkwine, Armstrong. She was baptised, confirmed and married in O'Fallon United Church of Christ. She was active...

Aug 20, 2016

Mary Kathleen Walsh, nee Barnickel, age 63, of O'Fallon, born November 16, 1952 in Downer's Grove, Ill., passed away Saturday morning, August 20, 2016. Mary grew up in Downer's Grove, and graduated from Clark College in Dubuque, Iowa with a fine arts degree. She was a talented musician and gifted pianist, and was the former music conductor for a community...

Aug 19, 2016

Audrey June Sudholt, nee Greaney, age 85, formerly of Shiloh, Ill., passed away Friday morning, August 19, 2016 at St. Paul's Home, Belleville, Ill. Audrey attended St Mary grade school in Belleville and was a long-time parishioner at St. Teresa Catholic Church, where she was the former president of the Perpetual Help Society and enjoyed quilting. As a young woman...

Aug 13, 2016

Eric Christopher Rader, age 43, of Belleville, Ill., born October 19, 1972 in Easton, Penn., passed away, August 13, 2016 at his home in Belleville. He was preceded in death by his mother Karen Eileen, nee Rice, Rader. Surviving are his wife Leslie Emily, nee Scheibel, Rader, father Roger Rader, brother Gary (Valerie) Rader, niece Kairi Rader, all of O'Fallon;...

Jul 28, 2016

William Arthur McIntosh, age 77, of O'Fallon, Ill., born September 6, 1938 in Farmington, Iowa, passed away Thursday afternoon, July 28, 2016 at his home. Bill grew up in Farmington, Iowa, and enlisted in the Navy at age 17 and served as a Navy medic with the Marine Corps. He later transferred to the Air Force and served as...

Jul 18, 2016

Quinten Finnley David Bundt, 54-day-old beloved son of Joel Brantley Bundt and Carol "Duenan" Lorraine David Crawford, of O'Fallon, died July 18, 2016 at Children's Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri. He was born May 25, 2016 at St. Mary's Hospital, Clayton, Missouri. Quinten was perfect and precious. Even in his short time, he touched everyone who knew him. Quinten's family...

Jul 16, 2016

Stephen Maurice Shaffer, age 49, of Campbell Hill, Ill., formerly of O'Fallon, born November 18, 1966 in Belleville, Ill., died July 16, 2016 as a result of an auto accident. Stephen grew up in O'Fallon. He worked in construction as a hod carrier and belonged to O'Fallon Laborers Union 670. Stephen was a hard worker and would give the shirt...

Jul 12, 2016

Richard Arthur "Dick" Corradini, (Lt. Col., US Army, retired) age 73, of Shiloh, Ill., born September 28, 1942 in Chicago, Ill. , passed away, July 12, 2016 at Cedarhurst Assisted Living, Shiloh. He was preceded in death by his parents Arthur and Ruth, nee Siddens, Corradini, and sister Theresa Jewell. Surviving are his wife Judith, nee Nicholls, Corradini, of 50...

Jun 26, 2016

Robert O. Britt, age 91, of O'Fallon, Ill., born October 6, 1924 in Brunswick, Mo, died peacefully in his sleep Sunday night, June 26, 2016 at St. Elizabeth's Hospital, Belleville, Ill. Bob attended the University of Missouri, earning his degree in Agricultural Chemistry. He retired after a 40-year career as Operations Manager for Vigoro Industries, Fairview Heights, Illinois. He was...

Jun 22, 2016

Virginia Rose Leninsky, age 76, of O'Fallon, born August 13, 1939 in Alton, Mo, passed away Wednesday morning, June 22, 2016 at her home, in O'Fallon, Illinois. Virginia attended St. Clare Catholic Church, where she participated with the St. Clare Seniors. She had worked as a sales associate at various locations, primarily Famous-Barr and Scott AFB commissary. She was a...

Jun 18, 2016

Phyllis "Toots" Rosaline Altenthal, nee Howard, age 90, of Shiloh, Ill., formerly of Montgomery City, Mo., born March 15, 1926 in Sikeston, Mo., passed away, June 18, 2016. She was preceded in death by her husband Clarence Altenthal; her parents Henderson and Rosa Lee, nee Moser, Howard, and her brothers Henderson Howard Jr. and Fredrick Donald Howard. Surviving are her...