Ralph James Morano, Jr.
November 10, 2026
Ralph James Morano, Jr., age 80, passed away November 10, 2026. Born March 29, 1946, Ralph was born and raised in Poughkeepsie, New York, and spent most of his life there before moving to Illinois about six years ago.
Ralph worked in construction his entire life and took pride in working hard. He also proudly served in the United States Army during...
Linda Stites
November 5, 2026
Linda M. Stites, age 64, of O’Fallon, Ill., born July 12, 1962, in East St. Louis, Ill. passed away peacefully on November 5, 2026, surrounded by her family at her residence after a long battle with Parkinson’s Disease.
Linda was raised in Belleville, graduated from Belleville West High School and Belleville Area College, and worked as a radiologic technologist for over...
John Lawrence
October 30, 2026
John R. Lawrence, age 66, born December 21, 1959 in Belleville, Ill., passed away October 30, 2026.
John was a lifelong resident of O’Fallon. He graduated from OTHS in 1977 and went to work at Tomboy/Southview Foods in O’Fallon for several years, bagging groceries and stocking shelves. He was a member of the United Food and Commercial Workers Union. He had...
Sue Ellen Choate
October 29, 2026
Sue Ellen Choate was born on August 26, 1944, in St. Louis, MO., to Robert B. and Mildred, nee Gierschner, Luecke, and moved to Tucson, AZ as a child. There, she met and married her college sweetheart, John, on October 16, 1964, beginning a life together marked by love, devotion, and service. She passed away peacefully on October 29, 2026,...
Leisa Michelle Hopson
October 26, 2026
Leisa Michelle Hopson, nee Turner, of Fairview Heights, Ill., passed away of a sudden illness on Monday, October 26, 2026 at the age of 58.
Growing up in Cushing and later Sand Springs, Okla., the oldest of five children born to Joseph and Carol, nee Escoe, Turner, Leisa loved to sing, especially with her mother at church. From her toddler...
Patsy J. Forbes
October 26, 2026
Patsy Joanne Forbes (nee Lorch), of Dow, Ill., passed peacefully into the hands of Jesus at the age of 90, at Jersey County Hospital under the watch of her kids, Susan and Len, on October 26, 2026 at 6:55 pm, after years of battling dementia.
Patsy was born in Alton, Ill., on January 8, 1936, to John and Margaret Lorch (nee...
Pauline Verling
October 25, 2026
Pauline Elizabeth Verling, born April 12, 1937 in Shoreditch, London, England, passed away peacefully on October 25, 2026 in Troy, Illinois.
She is survived by her husband John “Mo” Verling; her daughters Clare Johansen and Elaine Taylor; her son Mark Girling; and six grandchildren. The eldest of five children, Pauline grew up with two sisters and two brothers. All, but one,...
David Hursey
October 22, 2026
David Howard Hursey, age 76, of O’Fallon, Ill., passed away at his home on October 22, 2026.
Born March 9, 1950 in East St. Louis, Ill., David grew up in East St. Louis, graduated from Belleville East High School, and SIU-Edwardsville. A resident of O’Fallon for over 50 years, he was a devoted husband to Susan, nee Honea, Hursey; father to...
Richard H. Olson
October 15, 2026
Richard “Dick” Olson, 87, entered peacefully into eternal life on October 15, 2026 surrounded by the great love of their family. Dick is cherished by his wife of 66 years, Janice (née Kombrink), and his four children, Amy (wife to John Tindall), Eric (husband to Sondra Olson, Molly (wife to Jay Venzke), and Andrew (husband to Lauren Olson). Dick is...
Aimee Marie Ransford
October 12, 2026
Aimee Marie Ransford was born on February 5, 1965, in Vallejo, California, to Bob and Colleen Haight. She was a beloved daughter, sister, mother, grandmother, and friend whose big heart and loving spirit touched so many lives. She passed away October 12, 2026 in O’Fallon, Illinois.
Aimee had a way of making people feel loved and remembered. She was the kind...
Holly Nipper
October 12, 2026
Holly R. Nipper, age 47, of O’Fallon, Ill., passed away October 12, 2026 at her home in O’Fallon. A Celebration of Life event will be held from 4 – 8 pm, Saturday, October 24, 2026 at the Catholic War Veterans Post, 3535 IL 159, Freeburg, IL 62243
Robert F. Shannon, IV
October 8, 2026
Robert F. Shannon IV (“B-Man” or “B”), of Lebanon, Illinois, born February 1, 1991, in Belleville, Illinois, passed away October 8, 2026 at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri, surrounded by his family.Robert was a fun-loving little guy. He could light up a room with his smile bringing joy to so many. He absolutely loved baseball and the St....
Laura McClelland-Harms
October 6, 2026
Laura Beth McClelland-Harms, age 56, formerly of O’Fallon, Ill., and presently of South Elgin, Ill., passed away Tuesday, October 6, 2026, leaving the world a little less bright. Laura was a beloved daughter, mother, sister, friend, colleague, and teacher whose kindness and joyful spirit touched everyone who knew her. Born June 14, 1970, in Belleville, Ill., she grew up in...
Patrick Boyne, Jr.
October 3, 2026
Patrick A. Boyne, Jr., age 80, born November 25, 1945 in East St. Louis Ill., to Patrick and Catherine, nee Pazderka, passed away in his home October 3, 2026.
After graduation from Assumption High School in East St. Louis, Patrick attended college before being drafted into the Marine Corps, where he served for 2 years before furthering his education at various...
Craig William Hubbard
October 2, 2026
Craig Hubbard, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, public servant, and man of faith, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on October 2, 2026.
Born on December 26, 1949, in O'Fallon, Illinois, Craig was the son of Joseph and Betty Hubbard. He grew up in the community he loved and spent his life serving with dedication, kindness, and...
Anthony Joseph Peach
September 30, 2026
Anthony Joseph “Tony” Peach, age 69, of O’Fallon, Illinois, passed away September 30, 2026. Born on April 25, 1957 to George and Mona Peach, Tony grew up in O’Fallon and carried a deep affection for his hometown and those in it throughout his life.
He attended St. Clare School and O’Fallon Township High School, where he formed friendships and memories that...
Alfredo Lopez Cabrera
September 24, 2026
Alfredo Lopez Cabrera, a devoted family man, beloved entertainer, and respected public servant, died on September 24, 2026, in Shiloh, Illinois, just two months shy of his 90th birthday.
Born on November 24, 1936, in Fajardo, Puerto Rico, Alfredo remained deeply proud of his Puerto Rican heritage throughout his life. He married the love of his life, Juanita Figuero Melendez, who...
Sharon K. Schreckenberg
September 24, 2026
Sharon Schreckenberg, age 84, formerly of Caseyville, Illinois, passed away September 24, 2026, at the Benedictine Living Community at the National Shrine of Our Lady of the Snows. Born August 23, 1942, in Cape Girardeau, Missouri, Sharon lived a life filled with love for her family, devotion to her faith, and care for those around her.
Sharon met her future husband,...
Arthur Joseph Weider
September 20, 2026
Arthur J. “Puz” Weider, age 99, lifelong resident of Troy, Illinois, born December 19, 1926 in Troy, to John and Florence, nee Hall, Weider, passed away September 20, 2026. Art was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. After graduating from McCray-Dewey High School in Troy, he was inducted into the Army in 1945 and served during World War II....
Tony Biama
September 12, 2026
Tony Lee Biama, 67, a lifelong resident of Coulterville, Illinois, passed away on September 12, 2026, after a brief battle with cancer. Born May 31, 1959, in Pinckneyville, Illinois, Tony spent his final hours at the O’Fallon, Illinois, home of his sister and brother-in-law, surrounded by family and friends. Tony was preceded in death by his parents, Milton R. Biama...
