Oct 26, 2024

Chief Master Sergeant Walter Roskowski, 92, of O'Fallon, Ill., passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 26, 2024. A veteran of the Vietnam War, he was an Aircraft Maintenance Superintendent, 21st Tactical Air Support, Phan Rang Air Base, Republic of Vietnam, 1970-1971.

CMSgt Roskowski was born to the late Walter and Anna (nee Yostrum) Roskowski on June 4,...

Oct 14, 2024

Frances Carol Harvey (nee Day) passed away peacefully Monday night, October 14, 2024 surrounded by her family. It would have been her husband Norman's 88th birthday.

"Fran" as she was known to her many friends, was born in Oakland, Calif. to Frank Willis Day and Pearle Irene Day (nee Johnson) on September 28, 1935. Like her mother...

Oct 12, 2024

William Earl Goodwin, age 96, of O'Fallon, Ill., born June 25, 1928 in Springfield, Tenn., one of eight children of Lyman and Margie, nee St. John, Goodwin, passed away October 12, 2024 at home, O'Fallon, Ill.

Bill graduated from O'Fallon Township High School in 1947, and married Barbara Jean Woodhouse on June 4, 1960 in Caseyville, Ill....

Oct 6, 2024

Jo Ann Dorothy Shaffer, nee Fohne, age 78, born November 24, 1945, passed away on October 6, 2024 at her home in Lebanon, Illinois.

Jo Ann loved life and embraced each moment, living to the fullest. She cherished spending time with her children and grandchildren. She fought long and hard since her original diagnosis of multiple myeloma...

Sep 29, 2024

John Albert "Jack" Firse, Retired Lieutenant Colonel and Full-Time Santa, Takes His Final Sleigh Ride

Jack Firse, 86 (but forever 29 at heart), Retired Lieutenant Colonel of the United States Air Force, Heroic Helicopter Rescue Pilot, Air Force Cross and Silver Star recipient, Member of the Sons of the American Revolution, Sailboat Captain, College Instructor, Master Wood...

Sep 24, 2024

On September 24, 2024, God took Mrs. Reverta Hays home to heaven. She was born on September 28, 1929 to Gus and Eva (Kirkpatrick) Ray in Diehlstadt, Mo.  She was a 21-year resident of Poplar Bluff, Mo., having previously lived in Stroudsburg, Penn., O'Fallon, Ill. and St. Louis, Mo. with her husband of 64 years, Ray Hays. She was...

Sep 20, 2024

Alice Louise McIntosh, age 85, of O'Fallon, Ill., was welcomed to heaven on September 20, 2024. Alice was born in the Chicago area on June 13, 1939 in Berwyn, Illinois to Allan and Betty (nee Stola) Wehrmann. She was baptized into the Holy Catholic Church at St. Pius X Church in Chicago. After joining the United States Air Force,...

Sep 20, 2024

Raymond William Klein, age 75, born March 23, 1949 in Belleville, Ill., passed away September 20, 2024 at Memorial Hospital, Belleville, Ill.

Ray attended St. Teresa Grade School and graduated from Althoff Catholic High School. He was an electrical engineer and worked for the telephone company as a draftsman for building distribution power plants. Ray enjoyed tinkering...

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...

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.  She grew up in O'Fallon, Ill. amidst friends and family, and graduated...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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....

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...

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...

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.  She was a kindhearted soul with her faith...

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...

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...