Carol Ann Hendricks
Mar 8, 2026
Carol Ann Hendricks, nee Coleman, age 84, of O’Fallon, Ill., passed away March 8, 2026 at her home, under the care of BJC Hospice and her family.
Carol was born October 11, 1941 in St. Louis, Mo., to Samuel Edward and Goldie Agnes, nee Pashia, Coleman. Carol grew up in Herculaneum, MO, and moved to Granite City, IL., where she attended...
Diann Murray
Mar 7, 2026
Diann Murray, age 82, formerly of St. Louis, Mo. and most recently of O’Fallon, Ill., passed away peacefully. Diann grew up and raised her family in St. Louis before making her home in O’Fallon for the past 30 years.
She is survived by her daughters, Kathy Brawley and her husband, Paul Brawley, and Kim Pate and her husband, Doug Pate. She...
Stephen Bruce Williams
Mar 1, 2026
Lt Col Stephen B. Williams, USAF, retired, passed away March 1, 2026 at his home in Shiloh, Illinois.
Services are pending in Mr. Williams' hometown of Asheville, N.C.
Karen Lois Kuhl
Feb 27, 2026
God's secret shopper reviews are in: Karen Kuhl's life merits a 5-star rating.
Karen Loyet Kuhl, 73, of O'Fallon, Ill., passed away Friday, Feb. 27, 2026 in BJC Hospice at Memorial Hospital in Shiloh, Ill., after a long struggle with pulmonary fibrosis.
If you know Karen, you love Karen. And only you know how she checked all of your personal boxes as a loving...
Alan Joseph Webster
Feb 23, 2026
Alan Joseph Webster, age 67, of Dupo, Illinois, passed away at his home on February 23, 2026.
Alan was born June 4, 1958, in East St. Louis. He attended St. Phillip Grade School and later moved to O’Fallon, IL, where he graduated from high school in 1976. He went on to study the trades and built a long career as a...
Richard Jude Yahl
Feb 20, 2026
Richard Jude Yahl, born November 6, 1951, passed away surrounded by his family on February 20, 2026. He was the cherished son of Adeline and Walter Yahl and grew up in St. Louis, Mo.
Rich attended Vianney High School in St. Louis before proudly serving his country in the United States Navy for 6 years. Following his military service, he earned...
Jeffrey Allen Green
Feb 5, 2026
It is with deep love and heavy hearts that we share the passing of Jeffrey Allen Green, age 60, of O’Fallon Ill. who departed from this life peacefully in his home on Feb. 5, 2026.
Though his time on this earth ended earlier than we would ever have hoped, Jeff made a lasting impression on all of those who loved him....
Ron Davinroy
Feb 3, 2026
Ronald Lee Davinroy, 86, passed away surrounded by his family on February 3, 2026, in Shiloh, Illinois.
Ron was born September 7, 1939, to Leroy and Ruth (Bevirt) Davinroy in East St. Louis, Illinois. His formative years were spent growing up in rural O’Fallon, Illinois. After graduating from OTHS Class of 1957, Ron attended University of Rolla, Missouri where he graduated...
Nancy Beard
Feb 2, 2026
Nancy Kay Beard, age 89, of O’Fallon, Illinois passed away on February 2, 2026.
Nancy was born on May 15, 1936, in Watertown, Wisconsin, the daughter of the late Jerome and Ruth Ware. She was preceded in death by her husband, John Beard; her sister Yvonne Kauss; and her brother, Robert Ware. She is survived by her brother, Russell Ware; her...
Jasper Lewis
Jan 23, 2026
Jasper David Lewis, age 88, longtime resident of O’Fallon, Ill., passed away Friday, January 23, 2026, at Memorial Hospital, Shiloh, Ill., following complications from a stroke. Jasper was born September 26, 1937 in East St. Louis, Ill., the oldest of four children born to Jasper James and Cora B. Lewis, nee Vickery. The Illinois Central Railroad hired him at age...
Nancy Keplar
Jan 21, 2026
Nancy Keplar, nee Durham, born December 31, 1948, in East St. Louis, Ill., one of eight children born to Guy and Eldora, nee Howell, Durham, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 21, 2026.
Nancy grew up in State Park, Ill. where she met the love of her life Raymond Keplar. They were married January 6, 1967. Nancy worked as a custodian...
Elsa Boysha
Jan 17, 2026
Elsa Margarita Boysha, nee Barnhart, “Nana,” daughter of Walter and Isabel, nee Caco, Barnhart was born on November 4, 1939. Elsa went home with the Lord on January 17, 2026.
Elsa was born in the United States Panama Canal Zone and attended Balboa High School. Following high school, Elsa married the love of her life John B. Boysha on July 26,...
Michael Anthony Wehrell
Jan 16, 2026
Colonel Michael Anthony Wehrell, USAF (Retired), of Leawood, Kansas, formerly of O’Fallon, Illinois, passed away on January 16, 2026, at the age of 81. Michael was born on October 13, 1944, in Hackensack, New Jersey, to Walter Stuart and Mary Lucille (née Callahan) Wehrell.
He attended Ridgewood High School, where he was an all-around athlete, who especially loved football. It was...
Stephen Michael Swartz
Jan 12, 2026
Stephen Michael Swartz, 40, passed away January 12, 2026 while on a work assignment in Dodge City, Kansas. Born on July 10, 1985, at Clark Air Base in The Philippines, Stephen’s life began with adventure—sharing his first breath with his twin brother, Eric Jason. The two were inseparable, their bond forged in the unique world of a military family, moving from place...
Helen Clarissa Elchert
Jan 11, 2026
Helen Clarissa Elchert, age 98, of O’Fallon, Ill. passed away on January 11, 2026.
Helen was born on November 19, 1927 in Tiffin, Ohio, the daughter of the late Ralph D. and Dorothy (Jones) Foutz. She was preceded in death by her husband, James A. Elchert; her son-in-law, Fredrick G. Taylor; and two sisters, Mary ‘Molly’ Franklin, and Jeanne Hofmann. She...
Providence Estrada
Jan 10, 2026
Providence “Provi” Estrada, 93, passed away on January 10, 2026 in O’Fallon, Ill. Born in the Manhattan borough of New York, she was generous of heart, a loving mother, and a wonderful Nana. She was kind to everyone she met and was deeply loved by all who knew her.
She is survived by her son, Ken; daughter-in-law, Michelle; and two beloved...
Phillip Oakley
Jan 9, 2026
Phillip Murray Oakley, age 85, formerly of O’Fallon, Ill., passed away Friday evening, January 9, 2026 at EverVella Care Center, Swansea, Ill.
Born October 15, 1940 in Lynch, Ky. to Virgil Hansford and Ethel, nee Browning, Oakley, Phillip grew up in Kentucky who as a teen loved connecting with the mountains. He was also a proud member of the Lynch Football...
Diana Klaus
Jan 8, 2026
Diana Klaus (née Osenkowski), age 51, of Shiloh, Illinois, passed away peacefully on January 8, 2026.
Born in Passaic, New Jersey, Diana grew up in Washingtonville, New York, and she made Illinois her home in 2000. Diana was admired by her colleagues for her unwavering work ethic and loyalty and was always willing to put in extra hours.
Diana’s love for nature...
Nancy Harper
Jan 8, 2026
Nancy Carol Harper was born October 1, 1941 in St. Louis, Mo., to Benjamin and Carrie, nee Balkey, Brauch. She passed away Thursday, January 8, 2026 at Highland Health Care Center, Highland, Ill., at the age of 84.
Nancy grew up in St. Louis and attended St. Louis schools. She had worked as a secretary for Eagle Pitcher Corporation, and later...
