Barbara Lea Harrison
August 8, 2026
Barbara Lea Gregory Harrison, age 92, of Belleville, Ill., passed away August 8, 2026 in Belleville. Barbara was born June 9, 1934 in Dalton, Ark. on the Lorsbach family farm to Cloral and Anna (nee Lorsbach) Gregory.
She graduated from Roosevelt High School in St. Louis and Miss Hickey's Training School for Secretaries in St. Louis. She was an avid reader,...
James Bradley Kionka
August 7, 2026
James Bradley Kionka, 40, of O'Fallon, Illinois, gently slipped away Friday evening, August 7, 2026, at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, with his family at his side, after a long and difficult hospital stay. The family expresses their gratitude to the multitude of doctors, residents, nurses, and staff who cared for James during his hospitalization at both Memorial East in...
Sheila Ann Stitzel
August 1, 2026
Sheila Ann Stitzel (nee Blauvelt) passed away unexpectedly at the age of 61 on August 1, 2026 at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital in O’Fallon, IL with her daughter by her side, and the prayers of her numerous family members and close friends pouring in from around the country.
Sheila was born in Cincinnati, Ohio on April 19, 1965 to parents Audrey Helen...
Dennis Taylor
August 1, 2026
Dennis Robert Taylor, “Denny,” passed away unexpectedly at home in Troy, Illinois, on August 1, 2026. He was born May 10, 1947, in Highland, Illinois, to Robert A. Taylor and Darlene Taylor, nee Arth. A lifelong Troy resident, Denny was a familiar face around town and a man who took pride in his family, his work, his faith, and his...
Chong Kim
July 29, 2026
Chong Sun Kim, 68, of O’Fallon, Ill., passed away peacefully in the early hours of Wednesday, July 29, 2026 with her daughters and son-in-law by her side following a long battle with cancer. Chong was born November 15, 1957 in South Korea and spent her childhood in the Korean countryside among many siblings before immigrating to the United States in...
Debbie Yaeger
July 29, 2026
Debra Ann Yaeger, nee Wuebbels, age 70, currently of Swansea, Ill., former long-time resident of O’Fallon, passed away unexpectedly at her home on Wednesday morning, July 29, 2026. Growing up in Mascoutah as a proud farm girl, Deb was the oldest of five children born to Joseph A. and Lorraine, nee Weber, Wuebbels. As a child, she was energetic and...
Delores Lysakowski
July 19, 2026
Delores June Lysakowski passed away on July 19, 2026, just weeks after celebrating her 99th birthday. Delores was born on June 23, 1927, on a farm in a rural area west of O’Fallon to Ina Emma (nee Bevirt) Mantle and Ira Walton Mantle. She was the oldest of three girls.
She attended Milburn School, a one-room schoolhouse in a rural area,...
Barbara Kay Pfeiffer
July 12, 2026
Barbara K. Pfeiffer, nee French, born July 4, 1954, passed away on July 12, 2026, after a brief illness. Her Independence Day birthday could not have been more fitting for a woman who was proudly patriotic, fiercely loyal, and never shy about letting you know exactly what she thought. Barbara’s passing came just weeks after the death of her beloved...
Janet Lynn Frasher
July 11, 2026
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Janet Lynn Frasher, 59 years old, passed away peacefully surrounded by loving family and friends on July 11, 2026. She faced the hardest battle of her life like a warrior, never giving up after being diagnosed with lung cancer over 5 years ago.
She lived a remarkable life alongside her husband, Chuck, and they raised wonderful children,...
Charles Alvin White
July 10, 2026
Charles A. “Chuck” White, age 75, of O’Fallon, born December 10, 1950, passed away July 10, 2026, leaving behind a lifetime of love, hard work, good stories, and people who were better for knowing him. He was a loving husband and dad who always did his best to take care of his family and be there for the people he...
Lucas Anthony Mountain
July 2, 2026
Lucas Anthony Mountain, born December 24, 1995, in Belleville, Illinois, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, July 2, 2026 at his home in O’Fallon, Illinois. Lucas will be remembered for his big heart, playful spirit, and the quirky way he brought joy to those who knew him.
Lucas attended Logos School in St. Louis and worked as a Shift Leader at MotoMart in...
Kathy Loyet
June 30, 2026
Kathryn Caroline "Kathy" (nee Richter) Loyet passed away on June 30, 2026, at the age of 85, surrounded by the love of her family. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend to all who knew her.
Born on November 18, 1940, at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Breese, Illinois, to George William and Leona Mary Richter, Kathy was a...
Mona Lisa Kehrer
June 29, 2026
Mona Lisa Kehrer, age 75, of Swansea, Ill. passed away June 29, 2026. Mona was loved by her friends and family especially her best friend and daughter Kimberly. Mona loved all things colorful and her forever dream destination Hawaii. Mona liked her sweets and loved to dance. She enjoyed her last few years at the Grand Manor Senior Living Community...
Madonna J. Koch
June 23, 2026
Madonna Josephine Koch (née Norrenberns), age 83, passed away on June 23, 2026, in Shiloh, Illinois, just two days after celebrating her 83rd birthday. She was born on June 21, 1943, in Albers, Illinois, to Bernard “Ben” Norrenberns and Pauline Norrenberns (née Baahlmann). Madonna was born and raised in Albers, Illinois, where she grew up as one of seven children in...
Cinda Shafer
June 23, 2026
Cinda Lou (nee Brownewell) Shafer, 79, was welcomed into the arms of her Savior on June 23, 2026. Cinda was born on May 31, 1947, in Indianapolis, Indiana, to parents Edgar and Virginia (nee Carter) Brownewell. Her early life was spent in Indianapolis with her sisters, Linda Kay and Sue Ellen. She graduated from Lawrence Central High School in Indianapolis...
Russell M. Saurey
June 22, 2026
Russell Maynard Saurey was born at his family home in Columbia Falls, Mont. By his sister’s account, the midwife shewed her away, and soon she heard a baby crying. When she was allowed to come out, there was Russell Maynard crying on the kitchen table being tended to by the midwife.
He lived the kind of childhood that is lost for...
Tom Kues
June 18, 2026
Thomas A. Kues, age 63, of O’Fallon, born March 20, 1963 in Belleville, Ill., passed away June 18, 2026 at his home in O’Fallon. Tom grew up in New Athens and attended Belleville Area College. Tom worked for the O'Fallon Fire Department and for years he worked as a diesel mechanic. He later trained as a Certified Nurse Assistant and...
Sandra Jones
June 12, 2026
Sandra Jones (nee Easley), age 93, passed away June 12, 2026 in Maryville, Ill. She was preceded in death by her parents, William and Edna Easley; her husband, Calvin Jones, and her son, Peter Jones.
She earned her Bachelor of Arts Degree from Asbury College in Kentucky and her Master’s Degree in Education from McKendree University.
Sandra leaves behind a legion of...
Sean Robert Easlick
June 9, 2026
Sean Robert Easlick passed away on Tuesday, June 9, 2026, at the age of 43, at his home in Valley Park, Mo.
Sean was born in St. Louis, Mo., on March 17, 1983, to parents Lynn F. Liefer and David M. Easlick. He graduated from Freeburg Community High School, Ill., in 2001, where he built lifelong friendships and developed a love...
James Welker
June 2, 2026
James “Jim” Welker, of O’Fallon, Illinois, passed away peacefully early Tuesday morning at the Liberty Village Medical Center in Maryville, Illinois. Jim was born in Mansfield, Ohio to Anna (nee Vasilovic) and Harry L. Welker. Jim always valued work, and at the age of 9 he began his first of many jobs when he became a newspaper delivery boy, operating...
