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;...
Robert S. Woitzel
Mar 23, 2011
Robert S. Woitzel, age 91, of O'Fallon, Ill., formerly of Toledo, Ohio, born Feb. 12, 1920 in Toledo, Ohio, passed away March 23, 2011 at Rosewood Care Center, Swansea, Ill. Bob was a graduate of Libbey High School, Toledo. He entered the Army in 1942 and served in the 102nd Infantry Division in the European theater during World War II....
Marilyn Lee Seres
Mar 18, 2011
Marilyn Lee Seres, nee Hinson, age 70, of Davenport, Iowa, formerly of the metro-east area, born in 1940 in East St. Louis, Ill., died Friday, March 18, 2011 at University of Iowa Hospital, Iowa City, following a brief illness. She married Rich Seres on May 30, 1959 in East St. Louis. Her most recent employment as a cashier included Eagles...
Mary Ann Villhard
Mar 7, 2011
Mary Ann Villhard, nee Pensch, age 77, of O'Fallon, born May 25, 1933 in The Bronx, New York City, went to be with the Lord on Monday night, March 7, 2011 at St. Elizabeth's Hospital, Belleville, Ill. "Our Mother. Our Grandmother. Our Friend." Mary Ann enjoyed playing Bingo and listening to Elvis and Celine Dion. She supported her husband's efforts...
A1C Zachary Ryan Cuddeback
Mar 2, 2011
Airman First Class and Hockey Player Extraordinaire Zachary Ryan Cuddeback's life was ended abruptly on March 2, 2011 while serving his nation in the Republic of Germany. Zac was shot and killed in the line of duty by an Islamic Terrorist. Zac was an Army brat that called many places his home but had a special place in his heart...
Martha Lou Schmidt
Feb 20, 2011
Martha Schmidt, age 81, born June 18, 1929 in Burns, Tenn., passed away February 20, 2011 following a brief illness at St. Louis University Hospital. Martha was employed at the St. Clair County Courthouse, where she has worked for the last 20 years. She attended Fairview Heights Church of Christ. She enjoyed traveling and spending time with her grandchildren and...
Jack C. Gentry, Col., Usaf (Retired)
Feb 7, 2011
Col. Jack C. Gentry, US Air Force, retired Jack C. Gentry, age 79 , of O'Fallon, Ill., born June 22, 1931 in Manhattan, Kans., died February 7, 2011, Belleville, Ill. Jack entered the Air Force in September 1954 after graduation from Washburn University in Topeka, Kans. He earned graduate degrees from George Washington University and Auburn University. Jack served...
Myrtle Regina Mehochko
Feb 5, 2011
Myrtle Regina Mehochko, nee Rolfingsmeier, age 89, of O'Fallon, born February 1, 1922 in Breese, Ill., passed away Saturday morning, February 5, 2011, at her home, surrounded by her family, under the care of Passages Hospice. Myrtle was one of nine children born to Henry J. and Helena, nee Weber, Rolfingsmeier. She married Edward A. Mehochko on January 3, 1945...
Ira M. Hughes
Jan 31, 2011
Ira M. Hughes, age 55, of Lebanon, Illinois, born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on November 16, 1955, died Monday afternoon on January 31, 2011. Ira was raised in Lebanon, Illinois and was a 1973 graduate of Lebanon Community High School. He loved music and enjoyed playing in his band, Strap On Merkins. He was a construction worker and also enjoyed performing...
Joan Laura Kampwerth
Jan 29, 2011
SERVICES RESCHEDULED DUE TO WEATHER Joan Laura Kampwerth, nee Shea, age 77, of O'Fallon, Ill., born September 8, 1933 in Collinsville, Ill., died Saturday, January 29, 2011 at Memorial Hospital, Belleville. Joan was a beloved daughter, wife, sister, and aunt. She worked for 30 years at Prairie Farms Dairy in O'Fallon. She was a member of St. Clare of Assisi...
Melba Marie Short
Jan 21, 2011
Melba Marie Short, nee Seibold, age 93, of Swansea, formerly of Belleville, born June 23, 1917 in Red Bud, Ill., died Friday evening, January 21, 2011. Mrs. Short was raised in Red Bud and married William Charles Short on May 24, 1949. She attended St. Teresa Catholic Church in Belleville for years. She enjoyed sewing, crafts, making dolls, flower gardening,...
Sharon K. Nichols
Jan 15, 2011
Sharon Kay Nichols, nee Rodermund, age 54, of Caseyville, Ill., beloved mother, sister, and friend, born April 26, 1956, in Sikeston, Missouri, passed away January 15, 2011 at Memorial Hospital, Belleville, Illinois. Sharon was a loving and devoted mother and grandmother. She had worked as a caregiver and nurse's aid throughout the metro east. She was always smiling, always generous...
Robert J. Cunningham
Jan 13, 2011
Robert J. "Bob" Cunningham, 46, of O'Fallon, died Thursday, January 13, 2011 at Memorial Hospital in Belleville. He was born March 17, 1964 in East St. Louis, IL, son of James and Rita (O'Haran) Cunningham. He married Sandra J. Schanz on October 17, 1987 in O'Fallon and she survives in O'Fallon. In addition to his wife, he is survived by...
