Jan 13, 2025

Claude Norton Barrow, age 90, born September 27, 1934 in Marilla, N.Y., passed away Monday evening, January 13, 2025, at St. Elizabeth's Hospital, O'Fallon, Ill., with family by his side, and Peg, his beloved wife of nearly 70 years, holding his hand.

Claude grew up in Marilla, the son of Claude and Lois, nee Kelsey, Barrow. As...

Jan 7, 2025

Jeremy Edward Stuart, 38, of O'Fallon, Ill., passed away on January 7, 2025. Jeremy lived a life filled with love, adventure, and dedication to his family and community.

Born on March 16, 1986, in Los Angeles, Calif., Jeremy spent his formative years in the City of Angels where he attended school at Harvard-Westlake School. There, he developed...

Jan 6, 2025

Janet Marie Todd, nee Walsh, born July 17, 1949, was granted eternal rest when she passed away Monday afternoon, January 6, 2025 at Evelyn's Hospice House in Creve Coeur, Mo. Her husband and family were at her side.

Jan grew up in Southern California. She attended what is now San Diego State University, majoring in Psychology. In...

Jan 5, 2025

John Samuel McKinney of Shiloh, Ill., passed away at Jefferson Barracks Veterans Hospital in St. Louis, Mo., on his 81st birthday, January 5, 2025. John will be remembered as a loving son, husband, father, brother, uncle, nephew, cousin, and dear friend. He was deeply devoted to his family and cherished each member. He considered his family the source of...

Jan 3, 2025

Walter O'Dell

Walter Anthony O'Dell, age 76, born June 10, 1948 in St. Louis, Mo., passed away January 3, 2025 at Barnes Jewish Hospital, St. Louis, Mo.

Walter grew up in St. Louis and attended Central High School. He enlisted in the US Navy at a young age and served honorably until his...

Jan 2, 2025

Sandra Kay Millikin, nee Grimes, born October 16, 1943 in Fithian, Ill., passed away Thursday morning, January 2, 2025 at Cedar Ridge Nursing Home, Lebanon, Ill.

Sandy was raised in Fithian, where she graduated from Oakwood High School. She later moved to Danville, where she raised her two sons. She was always a caregiver to others -...

Jan 1, 2025

Harold "Alan" Daggs of O'Fallon, Ill. was born November 12, 1958 in Oklahoma City, Okla. He passed away Wednesday, January 1st, 2025 peacefully in his home after struggling with health issues. He is the son of Harold Vernon Daggs and Ada Lucille Moberly Daggs Heitzman.

Alan grew up in Oklahoma City. He attended...

Dec 22, 2024

Jane Ferris

Nancy Jane Ferris, nee Stanton, was born August 19, 1948 in East St. Louis, Ill. She passed away December 22, 2024 at Jacob's House Nursing Home in Willard, Mo., at the age of 76.

She attended Holy Angels School, and later graduated from East Side High School in East St. Louis, Ill. She...

Dec 10, 2024

Harriet Stephanie Baker, nee Gieneles, age 87, of O'Fallon, Ill., born June 20, 1937 in East St. Louis, Ill., passed away Tuesday morning, December 10, 2024, in the comfort of her home, surrounded by her loving family.

Harriet was employed as an office manager for Mass Mutual Life Ins. Co., before working in partnership with her late...

Dec 2, 2024

Doris Ella Huller, nee Riepshoff, age 85, was born August 10, 1939 in Highland, Ill., to Elmer and Vera, nee Stueber, Riepshoff. She passed away Monday evening, December 2, 2024 at her home at Charter Senior Living of Shiloh, Ill.

Doris was the daughter of a farmer and grew up in the country. She graduated from Highland...

Nov 25, 2024

With deepest sorrow, we announce that Judith Ann Cesa, nee Beal, age 78, born July 3, 1946, in Ellsworth, Maine, peacefully passed away in the presence of her family November 25, 2024, in O'Fallon, Ill., succumbing to healthcare complications to include acute onset dementia. Judy had a vivacious personality and always made people around her laugh. She...

Nov 24, 2024

Kameron Thomas Bunselmeyer, 4-day-old son of Klayton and Emilee, nee Gustafson, Bunselmeyer, passed away Sunday, November 24, 2024 at Children's Hospital in St. Louis, Mo.

Kameron was born November 20, 2024 into the loving and capable care of the nurses and doctors at Missouri Baptist Hospital. Although tiny and premature, Kameron was strong and had his mommy's...

Nov 23, 2024

Dorothy "Dottie" Beckman, nee Schmidt, age 100, born July 21, 1924 in O'Fallon, Ill., passed away November 23, 2024 at St. Paul's Home in Belleville, Ill.

Dottie grew up in O'Fallon and married Norris Beckman on September 21, 1945; he preceded her in death on December 9, 2014. Dottie worked for many years at the former Hartman's...

Nov 23, 2024

Bertie Lee Dickson, nee George, age 96, of O'Fallon, Ill., was born September 20, 1928 in London, Kentucky. She passed away following a brief illness on November 23, 2024.

Bertie's family moved from Kentucky to Danvers, Illinois, when she was a young girl. On September 24, 1949, she married a hometown boy, Donald T. Dickson, who served...

Nov 22, 2024

Joan M. Shannon, nee Abernathy, 82, of Belleville, Ill., born April 4, 1942, in East St. Louis, Ill., passed away November 22, 2024 at the Belleville Healthcare Center.

Joan was a life-long resident of the metro east growing up in East St. Louis and O'Fallon. She was a great mother, sister, aunt, and grandmother. She raised five...

Nov 14, 2024

Robert William Haight, age 87, formerly of Vallejo, Calif., born July 9, 1937 in Galesburg, Ill. to Alfred Cowan and Vivian, nee Nelson, Haight, passed away peacefully on November 14, 2024 at home in O'Fallon, Ill.

At the age of 9, Bob moved with his family to Vallejo, Calif., where he attended school and graduated from Vallejo...

Nov 13, 2024

Cynthia Ann Rollins-Moore, age 72, of Belleville, Ill., passed away surrounded by family on Wednesday, November 13, 2024, at 7:06 p.m.

"Cindy" was born to Jo-Ann Barnes and Johnie L. Rollins in Jackson, Tenn. She graduated highschool in Winfield, Mo., in 1971. Cindy was a devoted mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, niece, and cousin. She loved to be...

Nov 10, 2024

Martha Rosemary Ashbaker (nee Dittmer), age 100, of O'Fallon, Ill. passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 10, 2024, at The Colonnade Senior Living in O'Fallon, Ill. She was born December 25, 1923, in Mendon, Ill. to John Herman and Mary S. Tenvorde Dittmer. Rosemary married Charles J. "Chuck" Ashbaker April 30, 1949, at St. Joseph Church in Quincy, Ill....

Nov 7, 2024

William Kuzma, Jr., age 87, of O'Fallon, Ill., formerly of Pittsburgh, Penn., passed away Thursday morning, November 07, 2024, with his loved ones at his side. He was born December 25, 1936 to William Kuzma, Sr., and Bertha, nee Papeaka, Kuzma.

William was an Army Veteran, and served 11/28/1956 thru 11/21/1958.

After retiring from the...

Oct 29, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Ronald Dean Literski, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and friend.

Born on November 28, 1944, in East St. Louis, Ill., Ronald was the son of Gordon and Vurla (née Schmahl) Literski. He spent his formative years in Lebanon, Ill., under the loving care of...