Joseph Phillip Wojtal
Sep 19, 2024
Joseph Phillip Wojtal, age 60, born July 23, 1964 in Biloxi, Miss., passed away September 19, 2024 at his home in O'Fallon, Ill.
Joe married his high school sweetheart, Carolyn Wilke on May 17, 1986 at St. Nicholas Church. He attended Washington Univ., St. Louis earning his B.S. degree in Electrical Engineering. He served in the US...
Barbara Keck
Sep 17, 2024
Barbara "Barb" Anne Keck, nee Lemen, of O'Fallon, Ill., sadly passed away on September 17, 2024 at the age of 68 at Lebanon Care Center, after losing the battle with a long illness.
Barb was born August 30, 1956 in Belleville, Ill. to Aurelia Lemen. Â She grew up in O'Fallon, Ill. amidst friends and family, and graduated...
John Henry Wiesen
Sep 16, 2024
John Henry Wiesen, of O'Fallon was born May 2, 1942 in Belleville, Ill. to John Louis and Lillian, nee Land, Wiesen. He passed away September 16, 2024 at HSHS St. Elizabeth Hospital, O'Fallon, Ill., at the age of 82.
John worked for a short time for Belleville Stove Foundry before he began his long and dedicated career...
Gary Allen Fischer
Sep 12, 2024
Gary Allen Fischer, age 78, born July 11, 1946, in Chicago, Ill., passed away September 12, 2024 at St. Elizabeth's Hospital, O'Fallon, Ill.
Gary grew up in the Chicago suburbs and served in the Army 1966-72 as a combat engineer and mechanic; he was a proud veteran of the Vietnam War. He married Marcia Newburg August 11,...
Kay Johnson
Sep 9, 2024
Mary "Kay" Johnson (nee Smith), 89, of O'Fallon, Ill., born on December 28, 1934 in Washington, Ind., passed away peacefully on Monday, September 9, 2024 at her home surrounded by her loving family.
Kay was a homemaker and a mother of seven whose life was centered around her family. She loved to host all holiday gatherings and...
Gary James Machovina
Sep 9, 2024
Gary James Machovina, Colonel, US Air Force (retired), age 78, born November 30, 1945 in Berea, Ohio, passed away September 9, 2024 at Evelyn's Hospice House, Creve Coeur, Mo.
Gary attended school in Berea, Ohio and graduated from Bowling Green State University where he earned his commission through ROTC. He earned a master's in business from Webster...
Carolyn Wessel
Sep 8, 2024
Carolyn Joan Wessel, nee Baima, formerly of Okawville and O'Fallon, passed away Sunday, September 8, 2024, at Oak Hill Nursing Home, Waterloo, Ill.
Carolyn was born in Collinsville, attended St. Teresa Catholic School in Belleville, and married William D. Wessel on July 1, 1964. They lived in O'Fallon for many years before moving to Okawville in 1976....
Charles Blowers
Sep 5, 2024
Charles John "Chuck" Blowers, age 82, of O'Fallon, Ill., born April 28, 1942, passed away September 5, 2024.
Chuck served the US Army for four years before transitioning to the US Air Force, retiring in 1982 as MSgt. Chuck was awarded the Vietnam Service Medal with 3 service stars, the Meritorious Service Medal, and AF Commendation Medal...
Jeffrey Allen Wacker
Aug 31, 2024
Jeffrey Allen Wacker, age 52, of O'Fallon, Ill., born March 25, 1972 in Fayetteville, N.C., passed away at his home on August 31, 2024.
Jeffrey graduated from O'Fallon Township High School in 1990 and earned his associate's degree from SWIC. Jeff was an avid sports fan with many interests, including current events, WWII history, and his Lumbee...
Karen Ping
Aug 27, 2024
Karen Ruth Ping, age 59, of Belleville, Ill., born August 16, 1965 in Belleville to Richard E. Ping and Margie R. Ping, nee Steinberg, died Tuesday, August 27, 2024 at her residence with her family at her side.
Karen grew up in Swansea, Ill. in the Twilight Terrace neighborhood. Â She was a kindhearted soul with her faith...
David Frederick Clark
Aug 26, 2024
David F. Clark, retired Lieutenant Colonel of the United States Air Force, passed away peacefully on August 26, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. He was 76 years old.
Born on May 28, 1948, David dedicated his life to serving his country with honor and distinction. He graduated from Penn State University, University of Southern California, and...
Robert Gene Pontious
Aug 23, 2024
Robert G. Pontious, age 87, of O'Fallon, Ill., born November 18, 1936 in Belleville, Ill., to Fahren and Rosemond, nee Goedeke, Pontious, passed away August 23, 2024 at San Gabriel Assisted Living Center, Highland, Ill.
Bob grew up in Belleville, the oldest of seven children, and enlisted in the Air Force in 1955, serving until 1961. He...
Marta Louise Hinton
Aug 22, 2024
Marta Louise Hinton, 62, of O'Fallon, Ill., passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, August 22, surrounded by her loving family, after a courageous battle with liver cancer.
Marta was born on March 10, 1962, in Terre Haute, Ind., where she grew from a bright child who adored horses to a confident and independent young woman. She...
Sean Michael Miller
Aug 20, 2024
Sean Michael Miller, age 31, of O'Fallon, born January 14, 1993 in Belleville, passed away August 20, 2024 at Anderson Hospital, Maryville, Ill., following a motor vehicle accident.
Sean grew up in O'Fallon and attended OTHS, receiving an award at graduation for perfect attendance throughout his school years, from grade school through high school. He graduated from...
Michael Eyer
Aug 9, 2024
Michael Laroy Eyer, age 84, born March 14, 1940 in Olney, Ill., passed away August 9, 2024 at his home in O'Fallon, Ill.
After graduating from Richland County High School, Olney in 1958, Mike went to the University of Illinois to study engineering. Before finishing college, Mike enlisted to join the Air Force where he met his...
Darvin C. Huller
Aug 7, 2024
Darvin C. Huller, 88, born September 17, 1935 at home in O'Fallon, Ill., passed away Wednesday, August 7, 2024.
Before moving to Charter Senior Living of Shiloh 2 years ago, Darvin was a lifelong resident of O'Fallon. He graduated from O'Fallon Township High School and then attended Ranken Trade School to become a certified auto mechanic. He...
Timothy Alan Hendricks
Aug 4, 2024
Timothy Alan Hendricks, age 62, of O'Fallon, born May 26, 1962, passed away August 4, 2024 at home, O'Fallon, Ill.
Tim grew up in O'Fallon and attended St. Clare Grade School and OTHS. He worked as an electrician and also as a freelance audio engineer in the music industry. Tim was a talented musician and played electric...
Flor Maria Garcia
Jul 25, 2024
Flor Maria Garcia, born August 20, 1934 in Borbur, Colombia, passed away July 25, 2024 at the age of 89.
Flor Maria attended school in Colombia, South America and earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Kean College in Union, N.J. She was a faithful Catholic and attended church at St. Clare of Assisi Catholic Church in...
Timi Mcmillin
Jul 20, 2024
Timara Lynn (nee Soehlke) McMillin – "Timi" to all who knew and loved her—passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 20, 2024 in the company of her beloved husband Brad. She was an absolute supernova who shone bright and those who knew her feel lucky to have basked in her light.
Timi was born at St. Mary's Hospital...
Thomas N. Wilkes
Jul 20, 2024
Thomas N. Wilkes, age 74, was born July 11, 1950 in Gelnhausen, West Germany. He passed away at his home in O'Fallon, Ill., on July 20, 2024.
Thomas enlisted in the United States Air Force 1970 and served for 20 years, first with the 341st Missile Wing at Malmstrom AFB, Mont., then as a plumbing technician at...
