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Elizabeth Jeanine Van Suffelen

Elizabeth Jeanine Van Suffelen

Dec 1, 2015

Jeanine van Suffelen Elizabeth Jeanine van Suffelen, nee Bowling, age 84, of O'Fallon, formerly of Morgan City, La., born November 24, 1931 in Columbus, Miss., passed away on Tuesday evening, December 1, 2015 at Cedar Ridge Healthcare & Rehab, in Lebanon, Ill., from complications with pneumonia. Everyone who knew Elizabeth called her Jeanine. She was an active member of Crossview...

Karen Eileen Rader

Karen Eileen Rader

Nov 18, 2015

Karen Eileen Rader, nee Rice, age 73, of O'Fallon, born September 10, 1942 in Wilson Borough, Penn., died Wednesday, November 18, 2015 at Cedar Ridge Healthcare in Lebanon, Ill. Karen attended Baldwin Wallace College in Berea, Ohio, graduated from Penn State, and earned her Master's of Library Science at the University of Pittsburgh. She attended Faith Lutheran Church, where she...

Shirley Jean Van Etten

Shirley Jean Van Etten

Nov 17, 2015

Shirley Jean Van Etten, nee Kauffman, age 71, born April 20, 1944 in Chicago Heights, Ill., passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday evening, November 17, 2015. Shirley grew up primarily in Waukegan, and graduated from Peoria Central High School class of 1962. She met Rick at a picnic at Bradley University and they were married a short four months later. Starting...

Brandon P. Hankins

Brandon P. Hankins

Nov 12, 2015

Brandon Patrick Hankins, age 15, of O'Fallon, born December 28, 1999 in Springfield, Ill., to Richard Anthony and Jean Marie, nee Wallin, Hankins, left this world for his Heavenly home on Thursday, November 12, 2015, while a patient at Cardinal Glennon Children's Medical Center in St. Louis, Mo. Brandon was an outgoing, friendly, and energetic teenager. He had attended St...

Roger Ray Hewitt

Roger Ray Hewitt

Nov 4, 2015

Roger Ray Hewitt, age 91, of Mascoutah, born August 8, 1924, passed away Wednesday, November 4, 2015 at the Heritage at The Colonnade, in O'Fallon, Ill. At a young age, Roger enlisted in the US Navy during World War II, serving aboard the USS Eagle 56 and the Aircraft Carrier USS Seabonay as a gunner and mechanic. In 1951, he...

Kelena "Bonnie" Cacioppo

Kelena "Bonnie" Cacioppo

Oct 28, 2015

Yvonne Kelena "Bonnie" Cacioppo, nee Strand, age 39, of Perris, Calif., formerly of O'Fallon, born September 30, 1976 in Torrance, Calif., died October 28, 2015 in Perris, California, as a result of an automobile accident. Bonnie grew up in O'Fallon and had previously operated her own restaurant, A-O-K BBQ in Nashville, Ill., before moving to California two years ago....

William E. Mcgeehon

William E. Mcgeehon

Oct 24, 2015

William Ellsworth McGeehon, age 87, was born in O'Fallon, Ill., on November 7, 1927, and passed away on October 24, 2015 at Memorial Hospital, Belleville, Ill., following a brief illness. Bill always stood out in a crowd. If his 6'7'' stature didn't grab your attention, then his beautiful silver hair, kind blue eyes and dapper attire were sure to alert...

Martha E. Whittaker Westfall

Martha E. Whittaker Westfall

Oct 22, 2015

Martha E. Whittaker Westfall, 82, of Maryville, Ill. (previously of Greenville, Mo.) passed from this life into the next on Thursday, October 22, 2015. Born in Taskee, Mo., Martha was the daughter of the late Earl and Dorothy Keele. She loved to quilt by hand. Many of her beautiful quilts are being enjoyed by family members and will always be...

Edward Grover Morse

Edward Grover Morse

Oct 22, 2015

Edward Grover Morse, age 82, formerly of O'Fallon, born March 31, 1933 in Tannersville, N.Y., passed away October 22, 2015 at Mar-Ka Nursing Home in Mascoutah, Ill. Ed grew up in Jewett, N.Y., and enlisted in the US Air Force soon after high school graduation. He served four years during the Korean Conflict, primarily in the 565th Armament and Electronics...

Barbara Jean Boos

Barbara Jean Boos

Oct 18, 2015

Barbara Jean Boos, nee Rueger, age 90, of O'Fallon, formerly of Detroit, Mich., born June 30, 1925 in Detroit, Mich., died Sunday afternoon, October 18, 2015 at Heritage at The Colonnade, O'Fallon, Ill. Mrs. Boos was a petite and feisty great-grandmother. In her younger years, she was very active with boating and snowmobiling. She loved her family dearly and truly...

Dennis Adron Carroll

Dennis Adron Carroll

Oct 17, 2015

Dennis Adron Carroll, age 72, of St. Louis, Mo., formerly of Belleville, Illinois, born May 6, 1943 in St. Louis, Missouri, passed away October 17, 2015 at St. Mary's Hospital, St. Louis, Missouri. Dennis was a wonderful father and "PaPa." He had a great sense of humor and a wonderful singing voice. His faith in God and his church family...

Cori Lee Sobczak

Cori Lee Sobczak

Oct 1, 2015

Cori Lee Sobczak, age 37, born December 21, 1977 in Belleville, Ill., to Robert and Sharon, nee Vander Pluym, Sobczak passed away Thursday evening, October 1, 2015 surrounded by her family. Cori was a loving mother and a talented artist. She enjoyed reading and writing poetry. She had previously worked as a forklift operator at Anheuser Busch Brewery. Cori appreciated...

Thomas Francis Peters

Thomas Francis Peters

Sep 8, 2015

Thomas Francis Peters, age 84, of Shiloh, born October 28, 1930 in Cicero, Illinois, passed away Tuesday evening, September 8, 2015 at Cedarhurst of Shiloh, with family at his side. Tom grew up in Cicero, Illinois, the only son of Marie, nee Richert, Peters, and assumed the role of "man of the house" at an early age. His deep devotion...

David Lee Ebert

David Lee Ebert

Sep 3, 2015

David Lee Ebert, age 71, of O'Fallon, born March 4, 1944 in Belleville, Ill., died in his home September 3, 2015. Mr. Ebert was an Army veteran. He lived and farmed on the family farm. He was a member of American Legion Post 137, St. Clair County Farm Bureau, Teamsters 50, and the NRA. Dave enjoyed the occasional opportunity to...

James H. Braatz

James H. Braatz

Sep 1, 2015

James Howard Braatz, Lt Col, USAF (retired), age 85, of O'Fallon, born November 24, 1929 in Fond du Lac, Wisc. passed away Tuesday, September 1, 2015 at St. Elizabeth's Hospital, Belleville, Ill. Jim graduated from Catawba College in Salisbury, N. C., in 1951, and earned his graduate degree in Physical Therapy at the Medical College of Virginia in 1952. His...

James Taylor

James Taylor

Aug 31, 2015

James Edward Taylor, age 85, of Lebanon, Ill., formerly of O'Fallon, born December 26, 1929 in Batesville, Arkansas, passed away Monday morning, August 31, 2015 at St. Elizabeth's Hospital, Belleville, Illinois. Jim was an avid pool player and was well-known as a Friday-night regular at the Outdoorsman Tavern in O'Fallon, and had too many friends to count. He was a...

Elizabeth Gale Castrale

Elizabeth Gale Castrale

Aug 30, 2015

Elizabeth "Gale" Castrale, Ph.D., nee Burgess, age 76, of O'Fallon, Ill., born July 16, 1939 in Herrin, Ill., died August 30, 2015 at Cedar Ridge Healthcare Center, Lebanon, Ill. Gale grew up in Herrin, Ill., and attended Southern Illinois University, where she earned her B.S. in Elementary Education, her M.S. in Educational Administration, and her Ph.D. in Education Administration and...

June Margaret Dean

June Margaret Dean

Aug 21, 2015

June Margaret Dean, nee Spink, age 83, of O'Fallon, born June 25, 1932 in London, England, passed away Friday afternoon, August 21, 2015. June grew up in England and while employed as an agent for British Airways and vacationing in Rome, she met her to-be husband Robert. She moved with her family to O'Fallon in 1966. She was a proud...

Mary Theresa Keeney

Mary Theresa Keeney

Aug 21, 2015

Mary Theresa Keeney, nee Elliott, age 86, of O'Fallon, born July 2, 1929 in Monroe City, Mo., died August 21, 2015 at Cedar Ridge Healthcare Center in Lebanon, Ill. Theresa had previously worked at Stix Baer & Fuller as a comptometer operator. She was among the original St Clair Square mall-walkers. She was within walking distance of O'Fallon's former Hallmark...

Marvin G. Reno

Marvin G. Reno

Aug 18, 2015

Marvin Gene Reno, age 63, of O'Fallon, Ill., passed away August 18, 2015 at his home. Marvin was born on May 9, 1952 in Belleville, Ill., the son of Nathalie Reno and the late Melvin "DeDe" Reno. Marvin was a retired U.S. Marshal from the St Louis, Mo. district. His primary position within the Marshal Service was in the Witness...

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