Irene A. Lickenbrock
Jul 12, 2011
Irene A. Lickenbrock, nee Muckensturm, age 86, of O'Fallon, born June 18, 1925 in Belleville, Ill., passed away July 12, 2011. Mrs. Lickenbrock was a long-time parishioner at St. Clare of Assisi Catholic Church and member of the Altar Sodality. During World War II, she worked at a foundry inspecting piston rings, before devoting her life to raising her sons...
Valesha Aslee Troutman-Foster
Jul 12, 2011
Valesha Aslee Troutman-Foster, beloved daughter of Luciea and Michael Foster, of Shiloh, Illinois, born April 2, 1976 in Pekin, Illinois, lost her battle for life on Tuesday, July 12, 2011. Valesha graduated from Astoria High School, Astoria, Illinois, where she successfully participated in athletics. She attended Western Illinois University in Macomb for two years. She was generous to a fault-willing...
Doris M. Beaston
Jul 5, 2011
Doris Marie Beaston, nee Drovetta, age 85, of Shiloh, born December 30, 1925, in E. St. Louis, Ill., passed away suddenly on July 5, 2011. Mrs. Beaston was a parishioner at Corpus Christi Catholic Church in Shiloh. She was a devoted wife and mother to three sons. She was generous with her time and talents, and enjoyed baking and ceramics....
Carolyn Jean Butler
Jun 30, 2011
Carolyn Jean Butler, nee Tavas, age 69, of Lebanon, born October 29, 1941 in Oakland, Calif., died June 30, 2011 at Cedar Ridge Healthcare Center, Lebanon, Illinois. Carolyn had worked in Customer Service at Sam's Club as a greeter, and had also been employed at McDonald's and Wal-Mart. She attended First Baptist Church of O'Fallon, and enjoyed playing bingo. She...
Norma Frances Junod
Jun 27, 2011
Norma Frances Junod, nee Reaka, age 88, of O'Fallon, born August 23, 1922 in Crossroads near Fairview Heights, Ill., died Monday, June 27, 2011 in Collierville, Tenn. Mrs. Junod was a long-time parishioner at St. Nicholas Catholic Church and belonged to Yesterday's Kids. She was a secretary at O'Fallon Township High School from 1970- 1989. She was a member of...
Gary Don Heien, Sr.
Jun 22, 2011
Gary D. Heien, Sr., 71, of O'Fallon, born Oct. 22, 1939 in Belleville, died Wednesday morning, June 22, 2011 in his home. Mr. Heien married Frances Marie Armstrong June 24, 1961 at O'Fallon United Church of Christ. He graduated from O'Fallon Township High School in 1957 and Washington University School of Business and was a lifetime member of Sigma Alpha...
Winifred Clayton
Jun 9, 2011
Winifred "Winnie" (Mastain) Clayton, age 80, of Toledo, Ohio passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 9, 2011 at Lake Park Comfort Care, Sylvania, Ohio. Winnie was one of three children born to the late Royal and Marian (Teske) Mastain on January 31, 1931, in South Bend, Ind. She graduated from Riley High School and went on to work in the...
Norma Frances Seipp
May 30, 2011
Norma Frances Seipp, nee Siegel, age 81, of O'Fallon, born January 29, 1930 to John W. and Rose, nee Loyet, Siegel, in Blackjack, (near Troy) Ill., entered into her eternal home on Monday morning, May 30, 2011 in her home. Norma attended McCray-Dewey High School in Troy and married L.J. "Dick" Seipp on May 13, 1948 at St. John the...
Margaret M. Rea
May 28, 2011
Margaret M. Rea, nee Bujaki, age 83, formerly of Fairview Heights and Swansea, passed away Saturday morning, May 28, 2011 at Freeburg Care Center, Freeburg, Illinois. Along with her husband, Vernon, she co-owned an auto parts supply shop. She was preceded in death by her parents, Mike and Anna, nee Kuhn, Bujaki; and her dear husband Vernon, who passed away...
Melvin W. Seipp
May 27, 2011
Melvin W. "Mouse" Seipp, age 86, lifelong resident of O'Fallon, Ill., born June 14, 1924 in O'Fallon, was granted eternal rest on Friday, May 27, 2011 at Cedar Ridge Healthcare Center, Lebanon, Illinois. Mel, nicknamed "Mouse," attended St. Clare Catholic grade school and O'Fallon Township High School. He enlisted in the US Navy in 1943 and honorably served during World...
Adrienne M. Beehner
May 21, 2011
Adrienne Mary Beehner, nee Politowski, age 59, of O'Fallon, born January 17, 1952 in Chicago, Ill., passed away Saturday evening, May 21, 2011 at her home. Adrienne was a music teacher and accomplished pianist. She was the Advancement Chairperson for Boy Scout Troop #46, President of the Board at Discovery School in O'Fallon, and was a parishioner at St. Nicholas...
James J. Ford
May 16, 2011
James Jackie Ford, age 57, of O'Fallon, Ill., born May 22, 1953 in Salem, Ohio, to James W. and Vera (nee Young) Ford, passed away May 16, 2011 at his home in O'Fallon, Ill. James graduated from East Palestine High School, Ohio, in 1972. He served as an EMT and fireman in his younger years at East Palestine and Columbiana,...
Michael Jay Oitker
May 10, 2011
Michael Jay Oitker, 55, of O'Fallon, Ill., born May 6, 1956, in East St. Louis, Ill., passed away unexpectedly Tuesday evening, May 10, 2011, at Gateway Regional Medical Center, Granite City, Ill. Mike was a graduate of Pleasant Hill High School, class of 1974. He was a 34 year member of Bricklayers Local 2 and 8. As early as 1986...
Marilyn S. Wilkin
May 5, 2011
Marilyn Sue Wilkin, nee Brewer, age 70, of O'Fallon, passed away May 5, 2011 in an automobile accident that also claimed the life of her twin sister Carolyn Jean Bromley. Marilyn was employed for over 30 years at Belleville Memorial Hospital, where she was the House Supervisor for the night shift. She was well-respected and loved and although she was...
Carolyn J. Bromley
May 5, 2011
Carolyn Jean Bromley, nee Brewer, age 70, of Eagle River, Alaska, passed away May 5, 2011 in an automobile accident that also claimed the life of her twin sister Marilyn Sue Wilkin. Carol was retired from Alaska Native Hospital in Anchorage, Alaska, where she worked for many years as the Infection Control Coordinator. While working, she initiated the formation of...
Dennis F. Metz
Apr 27, 2011
Dennis Frank Metz, age 56, of Rockaway Beach, Mo., formerly of O'Fallon, Ill., born in Belleville, Ill., died at Skaggs Regional Medical Center, Branson, Mo. Dennis attended St. Clare grade school and was a 1972 graduate of O'Fallon Township High School. He learned his mechanic trade at Bailey's Vocational School in St. Louis and retired from Clark Forklifts of St....
Suzanne Schad
Apr 22, 2011
Suzanne Schad, age 51, lifelong resident of rural Belleville, born April 11, 1960, passed away Friday evening, April 22, 2011 at Barnes Jewish Hospital, surrounded by her family and close friends. Suzanne was a 1978 graduate of Belleville East High School. She worked at Target Stores in Fairview Heights and Shiloh for 25 years and was most recently employed as...
James J. Wellinghoff
Apr 7, 2011
James J. Wellinghoff, age 78, of O'Fallon, Ill., born July 4, 1932, passed away April 7, 2011. Mr. Wellinghoff worked in finance and owned Wellinghoff Landscape Services. He was a member of St. Nicholas Catholic Church and Yesterday's Kids. Mr. Wellinghoff was also Past President of O'Fallon Rotary, O'Fallon Savings & Loan, O'Fallon Chamber of Commerce, Southern Illinois Savings...
Charles A. Fichter
Apr 7, 2011
Charles A. Fichter, age 79, of O'Fallon, formerly of Sun City, Ariz., born March 20, 1932 in East St. Louis, Ill., passed away April 7, 2011. Mr. Fichter was a U.S. Army Veteran who served in the Korean War. He was a retired Orthodontist Appliance technician for Dr. Payne in Arizona. He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles...
Clyde Kaemmerer
Mar 28, 2011
Clyde H. Kaemmerer, age 90, of Piqua, Ohio, formerly of O'Fallon, Ill., born March 7, 1921 in Belleville, Ill., passed away March 28, 2011 at Upper Valley Medical Center, Troy, Ohio, after a short illness. Clyde retired as shop foreman from Peabody Coal. He was a member of AF & AM Lodge 576 and Order of Eastern Star Chapter 487;...
