Brandon P. Hankins
November 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
November 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
October 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
October 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
October 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
October 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
October 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
October 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
October 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
September 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
September 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
September 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
August 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
August 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
August 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
August 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
August 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...
Yvonne D. French
August 3, 2015
Yvonne Dorthy French, nee Rogers, age 74, of Stewardson, Ill., formerly of O'Fallon, born January 21, 1941 in Belleville, Ill., died Monday evening, August 3, 2015, at Effingham Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Effingham, Ill., following a brief illness. Yvonne grew up in O'Fallon and lived here until moving to Stewardson, Ill. recently to be near her daughter. She had worked...
William R. Long, Jr.
June 24, 2015
William Rupert Long, Jr., (Lt. Col., USAF, retired), age 83, of O'Fallon, born April 9, 1932 in Selma, Ala., passed away suddenly on Wednesday evening, June 24, 2015. Bill grew up in Selma, Alabama, where he earned his Eagle Scout honor as a young man. He graduated from Auburn University, and earned his graduated degree from University of Alabama. Bill...
Marie M. Truttmann
June 19, 2015
Marie M. Truttmann, nee Schmidt, age 92, of O'Fallon, born June 13, 1923 in O'Fallon, Illinois, to Charles and Mary, nee Poignee, Schmidt, passed away Friday, June 19, 2015 after a brief illness. Mrs. Truttmann was a lifelong faithful parishioner at St. Clare of Assisi Catholic Church, and it was at this church, where she met and married her husband...
