Apr 27, 2025

Christopher Jon Hesse, age 55, of O'Fallon, IL was born August 2, 1969 in Belleville, IL, to Maurice A. Hesse and Dolalene "Dolly" (nee Hertzler) Hesse. Chris died peacefully on Sunday, April 27, 2025 at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis. Chris was surrounded by the love and support of his family and amazing friends, many of whom traveled...

Apr 25, 2025

Judith Ann DeWitt, age 79, resident of Odin Healthcare Center, Odin, Ill., passed away April 25, 2025.

Judy was born April 5, 1946 in Breese, Ill., the daughter of Vincent and Helen, nee Voigt, Feldmann. She was a longtime employee and manager at Hardee's in O'Fallon, and later retired from Clean Uniform Co. in Highland. Judy loved...

Apr 25, 2025

Retired Air Force Major General Donald W. Bennett of Shiloh, Ill., passed peacefully to his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on April 25, 2025. He spent his formative years in Buckhannon, W.Va. where he achieved Eagle Scout status in 1942 and his private pilot license in 1945. Throughout his life, Don expressed his aviation passion through his expert aircraft...

Apr 25, 2025

Elke Magdalene Haupt entered this life on August 25, 1959 and passed on April 25, 2025, at the age of 65, but her indomitable spirit will not be forgotten.

A longtime resident of O'Fallon, Ill., Elke was born in Wiesbaden, Germany but relocated to Crestline, Calif. with her family when she was in high school and graduated...

Apr 17, 2025

Mary Jeannette "Jean" Love, age 78, of O'Fallon, Ill., passed away April 17, 2025 at her home.

Jean, as she was known by her family and friends, was born in 1946 in Grand Rapids, Michigan, to Joseph John and Mildred Lee, nee Broome, Wagner. She grew up in Grand Rapids, Hattiesburg, Mississippi and the Metro East area...

Apr 12, 2025

Mary Eva Thurman, age 75, of Belleville, Ill., born May 10, 1949 in Alton, Ill., passed away suddenly on April 12, 2025 at HSHS St. Elizabeth's Hospital, O'Fallon, Ill.

Mary was the daughter of William and Phoebe, nee Ballard, Flint. She was a 1972 graduate of Cornerstone University and worked as a social worker for over 30...

Apr 11, 2025

Our beloved wife, mother, sister, and aunt, Jennet Dianne Gray, born May 31,1946, in Leesville, La., entered into eternal rest peacefully at Alive Hospice in Nashville, Tenn., Friday April 11, 2025, bringing to a close a life marked by profound kindness and love for others.

Jennet was the heartbeat of her family. From the moment of birth,...

Apr 9, 2025

Paul Raymond Ping, 89, of O'Fallon, Ill., passed away April 9, 2025 at his home.

Paul was born February 4, 1936 in St. Louis, Mo., to Ivan H. and Hattie, nee Elson, Ping. He grew up on a farm and graduated from the O'Fallon Township High School Class of 1954. He was proud to be part of...

Apr 8, 2025

Denise Lynn (Bagnarelli) Burton, born September 29, 1963 in Bristol Township, Pa., passed away Tuesday morning, April 8, 2025, at her home in O'Fallon, Ill., with her devoted husband of 43 years, Charles Burton Jr., at her side.

Denise was born to John and Mary Florence (Krumm) Bagnarelli, who raised Denise and her younger sister, Dolores (Bagnarelli)...

Apr 5, 2025

Linda Diann Kallvy, age 61, of O'Fallon, Ill., born September 26, 1963 in East St. Louis, Ill., passed away, surrounded by her devoted children and loving mother on April 5, 2025 at HSHS St. Elizabeth Hospital, O'Fallon.

A graduate of Collinsville High School, Linda attended Vatterott College. She worked as a clerk at CC Food Mart in...

Apr 4, 2025

Orren Wayne Wilcox, age 89, longtime resident of Greenville, Ill., passed away April 4, 2025 at HSHS St. Elizabeth Hospital, O'Fallon, Ill.

Born December 27, 1935 to Kenneth and Bethell, nee Pierce, Wilcox, Orren grew up in Guttenberg, Iowa with his siblings James, Gene, and Carol. He enlisted in the Air Force in 1956 and served 8...

Apr 1, 2025

Kim Francis Lobring, Chief Master Sergeant, USAF, Retired, age 73 of Gulfport, Miss., died Tuesday, April 1, 2025, at his residence. Kim Lobring was born September 30, 1951, in Cincinnati, Ohio to Carl and Otillia (Herbert) Lobring; and they preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by his beloved wife of 50 years, Mary E. (nee...

Mar 31, 2025

Kathleen 'Kathie' Novy, 84, passed away peacefully on March 31, 2025, at Addington Place of Edwardsville Memory Care in Edwardsville, Illinois, with her children Mary and Michael by her side.

The second of her father's Four Queens was born June 12, 1940, in Anamosa, Iowa, to Charles Niles and Mary (Shifflett) Niles Weber. Kathie was a beloved...

Mar 29, 2025

James Edward 'Jim' Munie, passed away at home on March 29, 2025. He was born on March 28, 1936, in O'Fallon, Ill. to Oscar and Matilda Munie (nee Rapp). Jim was preceded in death by his wife Sally Jo. They met in O'Fallon, Ill. where they were married on April 18, 1959. That was just the beginning of an...

Mar 27, 2025

Maria Theresa Lang, nee Truong, age 33, born August 15, 1991 in Frederick, Md., passed away Thursday evening, March 27, 2025 at Barnes Jewish Hospital, St. Louis, Mo., following complications from childbirth.

She is the beloved wife of David John Lang, II; and the mother of Catherine Sarah Lang and Adelynn Rosalie Lang, all of O'Fallon, Ill....

Mar 24, 2025

Joseph Raymond Vecera, "Joe-Vee," age 89, born July 18, 1935 in Fairmont City, Ill., passed away Monday evening, March 24, 2025 at his daughter's home in Cahokia Heights, Ill.

Joe had worked at Monsanto in his early career, but primarily was a businessman in Cahokia, to include Joe-Vee TV Sales and Service and a video rental store,...

Mar 21, 2025

Gilbert J. 'Gil' Klein, age 92, of O'Fallon, Ill., former longtime resident of Fairview Heights, born September 4, 1932 in Shiloh, Ill., died Friday, March 21, 2025 at Memorial Hospital Shiloh.

Gil graduated from O'Fallon Township High School in 1950. He enlisted in the US Army in 1952 and served in the Korean War. In 1959, he...

Mar 18, 2025

Robert Telford Green, 62, of O'Fallon, Ill., died Tuesday, March 18, 2025 in his home, surrounded by his family.

Robert was born on March 23, 1962 in Angleton, Texas. He grew up in nearby Lake Jackson, Texas, received his college degree from Texas A&M University where he was a proud member of their Corps of Cadets (Gig...

Mar 14, 2025

Dolores "Dee" Mielke, nee Pisoni, age 96, born April 9, 1928 in Herrin, Ill. passed away peacefully, surrounded by family on March 14, 2025 at Memorial East Hospital in Shiloh, Ill.

Dee grew up in Herrin with her parents Louis and Mary Pisoni and brother Louis, Jr. Her father was a coal miner and when the mines...

Mar 6, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we must announce the passing of Wade Hewitt on March 6, 2025. Because his heart failed him, all our hearts are broken. Wade left us in peaceful confidence for his eternal life with his Savior, Jesus Christ, with his family surrounding him. "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only...