James L. Jackson
Jan 26, 2016
James Lee Jackson, age 65, of Troy, Ill., born August 21, 1950 in Wood River, Ill., passed away Tuesday morning, January 26, 2016, at his home, after a 19-month valiant battle against multiple myeloma. Jim attended SIU-Edwardsville and Eastern Illinois University and was an educator for 30 years as an Audio-Visual Director and Social Studies teacher in Edwardsville. He was...
Brian Michael Holshouser, Jr.
Jan 23, 2016
Brian and Jennifer, nee Knoth, Holshouser, mourned the loss of their infant son Brian Michael Holshouser, Jr., stillborn on January 23, 2016. Although his time on Earth was short, Little Brian, who looked just like his Daddy, was surrounded by the warmth of his mother and the love of his family. In addition to his parents, this little guy is...
Shirley Cope
Jan 15, 2016
Shirley Mae Cope, nee Brown, age 91, of O'Fallon, formerly of Highland Park, Ill., born January 28, 1924 in Highland Park, Ill., passed away Friday afternoon, January 15, 2016 at Eden Village in Glen Carbon, Illinois. Shirley was raised in Highland Park, Ill., and attended Lincoln School through 8th grade and graduated from Highland Park High School, class of '42....
Genevieve Bazan
Jan 14, 2016
Genevieve Bazan, age 92, of O'Fallon, born January 20, 1923 in Jakobka, Poland, died Thursday, January 14, 2016 at her home, with family at her side. Mrs. Bazan immigrated to the United States with her husband and young son in 1950. After raising six children, Genevieve worked as a trim assembler with Brown Shoe Company. She was a devoted wife...
Jacqueline Ann Smith
Jan 13, 2016
Jacqueline A. Smith, nee Prokopf, age 74, of O'Fallon, Ill, born September 13, 1941, passed away Wednesday January 13, 2016. Jackie grew up in Robins Funeral Home in East St. Louis, which was operated by her family. She attended Notre Dame Academy and University of Illinois. She worked as a jewelry saleswoman in Fairview Heights for many years. She lived...
Michael William Decarpentry
Jan 12, 2016
Michael William DeCarpentry, age 33, of O'Fallon, born August 3, 1982 in Bayonne, N.J., died January 12, 2016 at his home in O'Fallon, Ill. Michael studied computer programming at Southwestern Illinois College, Belleville, Ill. He was a big sports fan, cheered for the New York Mets, and enjoyed attending area sporting events. Michael was a parishioner at St. Clare Catholic...
Marlene Rea Phillips
Dec 30, 2015
Marlene Rea Phillips, nee Reaka, age 64, of Wood River, Ill., was born April 12, 1951 in Belleville, Ill. She died unexpectedly on Wednesday, December 30, 2015 at OSF St. Anthony's Hospital in Alton, Ill. Marlene grew up in O'Fallon, the daughter of Maurice "Moe" Emery Reaka and Geralene, nee Rea, Reaka, and attended O'Fallon schools. She had worked in...
Brandy Marie Metz
Dec 25, 2015
Brandy Marie Metz, age 39, of Collinsville, born October 1, 1976 in Belleville, Ill., passed away December 25, 2015 at her home, surrounded by people she loved. Brandy grew up in O'Fallon, attended OTHS, had participated in the Miss O'Fallon contest and played on the softball team. She was a devoted, loving, and supportive mother to her three children. Brandy's...
Rhonda Irene Ellis
Dec 24, 2015
Rhonda Irene Ellis, nee French, age 55, of Ossian, Ind., formerly of Fairview Heights, Ill., born July 7, 1960 in Belleville, passed away December 24, 2015 at Parkview Regional Medical Center, in Fort Wayne, Ind. "Her smile was the sun on a dark and dreary day; Her laughter was the music chasing your blues away. Her hugs were the blanket...
Dorothy "Dotty" M. Myers
Dec 19, 2015
Dorothy M. "Dotty" Myers, nee Morrill, age 83, of O'Fallon, born April 8, 1932 in Amesbury, Mass., died December 19, 2015 at home in O'Fallon, Ill. Dotty was a loving and caring wife, mother and grandmother whose love, compassion and gentleness touched her family and all those who knew her. As a proud Navy wife, she raised her family and...
Marjorie Johannes
Dec 16, 2015
Marjorie L. Johannes, nee Wright, age 92, of O'Fallon, born October 9, 1923 in St. Joseph, Mo., died December 16, 2015 at Cedar Ridge Healthcare, Lebanon, Ill. Mrs. Johannes moved to O'Fallon in 1951 when her husband, Leland, worked with the railroad. She was a member of Sr. Citizens' Club of O'Fallon, and had been active, along with her husband,...
James Lee Strayhorn
Dec 16, 2015
James Lee Strayhorn, Jr., age 68, of Lebanon, Ill., born August 19, 1947 in East St. Louis, Ill., passed away December 16, 2015 at his home. Jim grew up in E. St. Louis, attended St. Philip Grade School, Assumption Catholic High School, and graduated from East St. Louis High School in 1966. He soon enlisted in the Air Force, serving...
Ruth Ann Carson
Dec 14, 2015
Ruth Ann Carson, nee Yaeger, age 78, lifelong resident of O'Fallon, born January 25, 1937, the youngest of seven children, passed away Monday morning, December 14, 2015 at St. Elizabeth's Hospital, Belleville, Ill. Ruth grew up in O'Fallon and lived here her whole life. She loved her children and adored her grandchildren, always supporting them and enjoying their presence. She...
Dorothy Mildred Mcardle
Dec 14, 2015
Dorothy Mildred McArdle, nee Anheuser, age 91, of Menifee, Calif., former long-time resident of O'Fallon, Ill., born March 26, 1924 to John L. and Laurene "Lady," nee Daniels, Anheuser, passed away December 14, 2015 at Loma Linda University Medical Center, Loma Linda, Calif. Mrs. McArdle grew up in O'Fallon and worked at the O'Fallon Post Office, retiring after 42 years...
Juanito Lagmay
Dec 12, 2015
Juanito Rubio Lagmay, Sr., age 89, of Collinsville, Ill., born December 2, 1926 in Manila, Philippines, died December 12, 2015 in Belleville, Ill.. Juanito was employed as an insurance agent in the Philippines. In 1997, he and his wife emigrated to the United States and enjoyed their retirement years with their daughter and her family. He was preceded in death...
Stephen William Wilkin
Dec 11, 2015
Lt. Col. Stephen William Wilkin, US Air Force (retired), age 74, of O'Fallon, born April 26, 1941, in Alameda, Calif., passed away December 11, 2015. Known as "Tiny" by his friends, he had a long and honorable career of service in the United States Air Force. He served in the Vietnam War and retired in 1983 from MAC Headquarters, Scott...
Helen E. Murphy
Dec 8, 2015
Helen E. Murphy, nee Bindics, age 95, formerly of O'Fallon, Ill., born November 7, 1920 in Northampton, Penn., passed away December 8, 2015 at Cedarhurst of Shiloh. Mrs. Murphy was a longtime faithful parishioner at St. Clare Catholic Church. She had previously worked as a tax preparer at H&R Block. Helen enjoyed gardening and working in her yard. She and...
Julia Elizabeth Flor
Dec 4, 2015
Julia Elizabeth Flor, infant daughter of Patrick and Kristin (née Ahlvin) Flor, of Millbrae, Calif., born October 21, 2015 at Lucile Packard Children's Hospital (Stanford) in Palo Alto, Calif., passed away in the early hours of December 4, 2015 surrounded by her loving parents, brothers, and extended family. Julia's life was filled with love and full of joy and lessons...
Amy Taylor
Dec 2, 2015
Amy Irene Taylor, age 46, of LaVergne, Tenn., went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, December 2, 2015. A native of Nashville, Tenn., Amy had a passion for gardening and she loved to cook. She worked as a Customer Service Specialist for Verizon Wireless. She was preceded in death by her mother, Barbara J. Saemenes Taylor and her sister,...
Marshall A. Fields
Dec 2, 2015
Marshall A. 'Rusty' Fields, age 59, of Florida, formerly of O'Fallon, Ill., born January 16, 1956, died December 2, 2015. Mr. Fields was an Army veteran and worked most of his life as a dental technician. He loved playing the saxophone. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother. He is survived by his friends in both the...
