Gary W. Retting
Oct 31, 2010
Gary W. "Reddi Whip" Retting, age 65, of O'Fallon, Ill. passed away Sunday, Oct. 31, 2010. He was born to Wilber and June (nee Mustard) Retting on Sept. 5, 1945 in New Orleans, La. but spent most all of his life in O'Fallon. He graduated from OTHS in 1963, attended Belleville Area College and Ranken Trade School. He was a...
Eleanor L. Mulheran
Oct 21, 2010
Eleanor L. Mulheran, nee Rothkegel, age 86, of O'Fallon, born November 25, 1923 in Belleville, Ill., passed away Thursday morning, October 21, 2010 in Belleville, Ill. Eleanor graduated from O'Fallon Twp. High School and had worked at Independent Engineering during WWII. She attended St. Clare parish. She supported her husband and devoted her time to her sons. She was preceded...
Gary Lee Ashby
Oct 12, 2010
Commander Gary Lee Ashby, US Navy (retired), age 70, of O'Fallon, Illinois, born September 13, 1940 in Champaign, Illinois, passed away Tuesday, October 12, 2010 at Barnes Jewish Hospital, St. Louis, Missouri. Mr. Ashby grew up in Monticello, Illinois, a small town he still considered home. He graduated from SIU Carbondale in 1964 with a degree in Business, then later...
Gene Roger Collins
Oct 10, 2010
CMSgt Gene R. Collins, USAF (retired) Gene R. Collins, age 72, born January 29, 1938, the 13th of 14 children, in Grundy, Va., to John Burton Collins and Cora Mae, nee Stiltner, (Collins), Hart, passed away Sunday, October 10, 2010 at his home in O'Fallon, Ill. Chief Collins' long and distinguished military career began when he enlisted in the Army...
Lawrence Glennon Kernan
Oct 8, 2010
Lawrence Glennon Kernan, age 82, of O'Fallon, Illinois, born September 9, 1928 in East St. Louis, Ill., died October 8, 2010 at his residence. Mr. Kernan was the owner of Snow Printing in Belleville, Ill. He was a member of St. Clare Catholic Church, O'Fallon; Knights of Columbus Council 592, Swansea Moose Lodge, and a volunteer with the American Heart...
Robert James Dean
Oct 8, 2010
Robert James Dean, age 84, of O'Fallon, born December 16, 1925 in Denver, Colo., died Friday morning, October 8, 2010 at Cedar Ridge Healthcare in Lebanon, Ill. Bob grew up near Ponca City, Okla. and enlisted in the Navy at age 17, serving during World War II and the Korean Conflict. He crossed over into the Army Air Corps and...
Ida Mary Delaney
Oct 2, 2010
Ida Mary (nee George) Delaney, daughter of William M. and Laura (nee Hadaad) George, passed away Saturday morning, October 2, 2010 at Belleville, Illinois following a lengthy illness. Besides her parents, Ida was predeceased by her beloved husband Elmer "Donald" Delaney and her four brothers and two sisters with whom she shared a close and loving lifelong bond: Fuaud "Fred"...
George William Schilling
Sep 22, 2010
George William Schilling, age 73, of St. Clair, Missouri, formerly of O'Fallon, Illinois, born July 3, 1937 to George Adam Schilling and Cecilia Agnes, nee Knight, Schilling, passed away Wednesday morning, September 22, 2010 at Christian Care Home, Ferguson, Missouri. George grew up in O'Fallon, graduating from OTHS in 1955, and immediately enlisted in the Marine Corps Reserve. An avid...
Garrett Merriell Puckett
Sep 19, 2010
Garrett Merriell Puckett, age 88, of O'Fallon, Ill., born Oct. 31, 1921, passed away Sunday afternoon, September 19, 2010 at Rosewood Care Center, Swansea, Ill. Mr. Puckett was born in Harco, Ill. to Leonard Elbert and Myrtle Belle (nee Milligan) Puckett. He enlisted in the Navy and saw submarine service during most of WWII, serving on the USS Bonefish. Following...
Beverly Jean Plaisted
Sep 12, 2010
Beverly Jean Plaisted, nee Mantych, of O'Fallon, Ill., passed away Sunday morning, September 12, 2010 at St. Elizabeth's Hospital, Belleville. Beverly was a parishioner at St. Nicholas Catholic Church in O'Fallon. Before her retirement, she worked as a legal secretary in Belleville for over 40 years. Her friends and her family were very special to her. She loved spending time...
Beulah Leek
Aug 25, 2010
Beulah Leek, age 93, born July 18, 1917 in Meta., Mo., the oldest of four children, passed away Wednesday evening, August 25, 2010, at Cedar Ridge Health and Rehabilitation Center, Lebanon. Mrs. Leek was a laborer in a purse factory in downtown St. Louis many years ago. She was one of the original residents at the O'Fallon Apartments, where she...
Simon Maurice Rivers
Aug 16, 2010
Simon Maurice Rivers, beloved infant son of Shane Michael Rivers and Karen Elizabeth, nee Murray, Rivers, of O'Fallon, Ill., was born Monday morning, August 16, 2010. Although his time on this earth was short, Simon was surrounded by the love of his parents, and they will forever treasure the day they spent with him. In lieu of flowers or gifts,...
Edna Seiller
Aug 7, 2010
Edna Seiller, beloved mother, age 80, of O'Fallon, passed away Saturday morning, August 7, 2010. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert J. Seiller. Surviving are her three children, Laura Osenkowski & husband, Tom, of O'Fallon; Patricia Vandervelden, and Robert J. Seiller, Jr.; granddaughters Diana (Lucas) Reid, Cassandra (Peter) Zerneri, and Samantha Seiller. Also surviving are great-grandchildren, Paige...
Hilda M. Haukapp
Aug 5, 2010
Hilda M. Haukapp, nee Blumberg, age 96, of Lebanon, Ill., formerly of O'Fallon, born January 24, 1914 in Troy, Ill., passed away Thursday, August 5, 2010. Hilda was previously employed as a folder at a garment factory and bartender at Towne Lounge, O'Fallon. She was preceded in death by her husband, John Haukapp, whom she married November 16, 1937 in...
Diana Christine Goff
Jul 27, 2010
Diana Christine Goff, age 61, of O'Fallon, Ill., formerly of Springfield, Mo., born April 30, 1949 in St. Louis, Mo., passed away suddenly on Tuesday evening, July 27, 2010. Diana grew up in Kirkwood, Mo., graduating from Kirkwood High School. She attended University of South Florida, earning her BA in English-Linguistics in 1978 and then her MA in Communication in...
Agnes L. Ambry
Jul 20, 2010
Agnes "Billie" Ambry, nee Vallow, age 88, lifelong resident of Shiloh, born July 15, 1922, passed away Tuesday morning, July 20, 2010 at St. Elizabeth's Hospital, Belleville. She was preceded in death by her parents Harchel and Clara, nee Braun, Vallow; and daughter Sue Lynn Mitchell; sister and brother-in-law Margaret and Robert Conboy; and brother and sister-in-law Howard and Mamie...
Raymond E. Lane, Sr.
Jun 13, 2010
Raymond E. Lane, Sr., age 81, of Lebanon, Ill., born September 9, 1928 in Madison, Ill., passed away on June 13, 2010. Mr. Lane was a retired auto mechanic. He enjoyed fishing, camping, spending time with his family, and appreciating the simpler things in life. He was a member of Loyal Order of Moose, Litchfield, Ill., and O'Fallon Sportsmen's Club....
Robyn Marie Petersen (Icide)
Jun 4, 2010
Robyn Marie Icide-Petersen, of O'Fallon, formerly of Las Vegas, Nev., beloved mother, daughter, sister, and friend, passed away June 4, 2010 at the age of 54. Born July 12, 1955 in Belleville, Ill. to Virgil Lee Icide and Rosemary, nee Vunetich, Icide, Robyn grew up in O'Fallon and later attended Meramec Community College. She was employed for many years with...
Eileen Lois Butler
Jun 1, 2010
Eileen Lois Butler, age 85, of O'Fallon, born June 1, 1925 in Allentown, Penn., died Tuesday, June 1, 2010 at Memorial Hospital, Belleville, Ill. Mrs. Butler was a parishioner at St. Nicholas Catholic Church where she was a member of Yesterday's Kids. She enjoyed traveling and dining at restaurants. Eileen had a youthful spirit and shared her love of life,...
Rita H. Wandro
May 30, 2010
Rita H. Wandro, nee Pfeiffer, age 89, born May 23, 1921 in O'Fallon, Ill., passed away Sunday, May 30, 2010 at St. Elizabeth's Hospital, Belleville, Ill. Rita graduated from Notre Dame School in Belleville and then attend St. John's School of Nursing in Springfield, Ill. She was a dedicated nurse, working mostly in the newborn nurseries at several Metro-east hospitals....
