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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Jan 7, 2026

Noel Kristin Huff, (Formerly Russell), 44, passed away on January 7, 2026, at 2:46 p.m. in St. Louis, Missouri, surrounded by her family. Born on July 27, 1981, in Bloomington, Illinois, Noel spent her childhood in several Illinois communities before eventually settling in O’Fallon, Illinois, where she made her home for the past 30 years.

Those who knew Noel will remember her...

Dec 19, 2025

Mark Eugene Klingler, born September 21, 1955, in Utah, and lately an O’Fallon, Ill. resident, passed away Friday afternoon, December 19, 2025 at John Cochran VA Medical Center, with family at his side. He was 70.

Born into a military family, he moved many times and lived in the United States and Japan as a child, but enjoyed his formative years...

Dec 18, 2025

D’mitri Lamont Martin, Jr., precious 8-month-old son of Nickya Davis and D’mitri L. Martin, Sr., of Belleville, Ill., passed away on December 18, 2025 at his home. He was just as smart and curious as he could be. He was the best baby—always smiling, giggling, and bringing joy to everyone around him. He loved to eat, try new foods, and...

Dec 16, 2025

Cornelia Marie "Cornie” Paulsen passed away December 16, 2025 at St. Paul’s Home, Belleville, Ill. at the age of 97.

Cornelia was born September 9, 1928 to Nicolae and Mary Adams in Chicago. Early in her childhood, the family relocated to Omaha, where she attended grade school and high school. After graduation, Cornelia worked for the Douglas County Courthouse in Omaha,...

Dec 16, 2025

Paul Steven Burkhalter “Steve” passed away December 16, 2025, at Cedar Ridge Health & Rehab in Lebanon, Ill., following a lengthy illness, surrounded by his mother and sisters. Steve grew up in a military family and moved often as a child. The family spent a few years in El Paso, TX before moving to Tehran, Iran. Steve was a member...

Dec 15, 2025

Loraine T. Brown, age 82, passed away peacefully on Monday evening, December 15, 2025, at HSHS St. Elizabeth’s Hospital in O’Fallon, Illinois.

Born on November 23, 1943, in Mayo, South Carolina, to William Earle Turner and Mae Ruth Turner, Loraine developed a lifelong love for the ocean and cherished her southern roots. She attended Winthrop College and began her teaching career...

Dec 12, 2025

Virginia Lou Higgins Witt, age 94, of O'Fallon, Ill., born February 22, 1931, to Ralph and Frances (Butler) Higgins, died peacefully in her sleep on Friday, December 12, 2025.

Virginia grew up in Stillwater, Okla., graduating from Stillwater High School and from Oklahoma State University, where she received a B.A. in Art and minored in Architecture and...

Dec 11, 2025

Clara Belle Honea (nee Jones), age 97, of O'Fallon, Ill. and formerly of Memphis, Tenn., went to be with her Lord and Savior on December 11, 2025, at St. Louis University Hospital.

Clara was born on October 2, 1928, in Muscadine, Ala., to Edward Hill Jones and Hazel Pauline (nee Hill) Jones. After graduating from Piedmont High...

Dec 5, 2025

Debra K. Farmer, age 77, beloved wife of 59 years of Ray, passed away December 5, 2025. Debbie is no longer in pain, as she has journeyed to a better place where she has transitioned to a new life. She is joined in heaven with family, friends and fury animals Spud, Gus, and Kat, and ALL IS GOOD.

Dec 4, 2025

Gary Robert "Mac" MacFarland, age 84, of O'Fallon, Ill., formerly of Warner Robins, Ga., passed away December 4, 2025. Gary was born September 19, 1941 in Sacramento, Calif. to Robert F. and Gladys, nee Gregory, MacFarland. Gary's father was a casualty of World War II, and died when Gary was only 3 years old. Gary enlisted in the military at...

Nov 30, 2025

Gary Dean Simmons, lifelong resident of Fairview Heights, Ill., passed away November 30, 2025 at the age of 64. Gary was born March 5, 1961, the youngest of four children born to John and Virginia, nee Hoge, Simmons. They have preceded him in death.

A graduate of Belleville High School, Gary enjoyed the classic rock music of...

Nov 29, 2025

Carl Eugene Hall, age 97, of O'Fallon, Ill., born August 19, 1928 in Greenville, Ill., passed away Saturday, November 29, 2025 at HSHS St. Elizabeth's Hospital, O'Fallon, Ill.

Carl grew up in Greenville, Ill., and enlisted in the Army Air Corps at the young age of 17. During World War II, he served in the Weather Squadron...

Nov 25, 2025

Karen Lee Maloney (née Titter), 80, of O'Fallon, Ill., passed away peacefully at home on November 25, 2025, surrounded by love, after a short but intense battle with cancer.

Karen devoted 5 years to the Bank of O'Fallon and retired after 30 years with AT&T. She cherished the many years spent with her parents creating floats for...