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...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
