Roy C. Winans
May 19, 2026
Roy C. Winans, 84, of Shiloh, Ill., passed away Tuesday morning, May 19, 2026. Born on May 2, 1942, in East St. Louis, Ill., Roy was a proud member of the East St. Louis High School Class of 1960. He devoted his life to law enforcement, serving his community with dedication and integrity throughout his long and respected career. Roy...
Clyde Ramsey
May 16, 2026
Clyde Robert “C.R.” Ramsey, age 89, passed away unexpectedly at home on May 16, 2026. He was born on August 1, 1936. C.R. lived a life marked by service, hard work, honesty, and deep devotion to his family.
C.R. grew up in Belleville and attended Belleville West High School, where he was part of the 1954 State Championship Baseball team, under...
Patrick Osuchowski
May 16, 2026
Patrick James Osuchowski, age 70, of Troy, Illinois, died on May 16, 2026. He was born on May 10, 1956, in Granite City, Illinois. Patrick attended Granite City High School and worked as a salesclerk in a hardware store, as well as taking on handyman and odd jobs over the years. He most enjoyed fishing, camping, and spending time outdoors,...
Karen Lewis Lanter
May 14, 2026
Karen Sue Lewis Lanter, 59, of Swansea, Ill., passed away peacefully in her sleep on May 14, 2026.
Karen leaves behind a legacy of giving. She was the dedicated Executive Director of StL HELP (Health Equipment Lending Program), where she worked tirelessly to care for her community. She was proud of her work and known for being organized, motivated, and deeply...
Ronald A. Dormer
May 14, 2026
Chief Master Sergeant Ronald A. Dormer, USAF, retired, passed away on May 14, 2026, at his home in O’Fallon, Ill., surrounded by his loving daughters. Ron was born on July 17, 1934, in Shenandoah, Penn. to Willard and Tessie Dormer. At the age of 19, he enlisted in the US Air Force and served his country honorably for more than...
John Robert Campbell
May 7, 2026
John Robert Campbell was born November 22, 1951, in Alton, IL, to Robert L. and Vera, nee Maguire, Campbell, the oldest of five children. He passed away unexpectedly Thursday evening, May 7, 2026, at HSHS St. Elizabeth Hospital, in O’Fallon, IL.
Growing up in Rosewood Heights, John graduated from Roxana High School, class of ’69, as valedictorian. He furthered his education...
Theresa Westgate
May 6, 2026
Theresa Lynn “Trie” Westgate, nee Mullins, was born January 6, 1970, and passed away peacefully at home on May 6, 2026, in O’Fallon, Ill.
Although born in Wayne, Michigan, when she was young, Trie’s family moved across state to Paw Paw, where she graduated high school. She furthered her education, earning her teaching degree from Wright State University in Dayton, Ohio. She...
Coretta Hewitt
May 2, 2026
Coretta Estelle Hewitt, nee Rager, born March 17, 1937 in Newport News, Va., passed away peacefully Saturday, May 2, 2026 at Missouri Baptist Hospital, at the age of 89.
Beloved matriarch and faithful Christian woman, Coretta grew up on the east coast and married Roger Ray Hewitt, whom she met on a blind date. She supported him during his military career,...
Robert Huller, Sr.
May 1, 2026
Robert Herman “Bob” Huller, Sr. passed away peacefully on May 1, 2026 in his home, leaving behind a legacy of love, strength, and dedication to those who knew him best.
Known to friends and family simply as Bob, he was a man who valued family, hard work, integrity, and kindness. He lived his life with quiet purpose and always showed up...
Sandy Fergus
Apr 30, 2026
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Sandra A. Fergus, 58, of O’Fallon, Ill., passed away on April 30, 2026, at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, Mo., following a sudden illness. Known to many as Sandy, she was born September 7, 1967, in Honolulu, Hawaii, the third of five...
Brandon Wood
Apr 27, 2026
Brandon Michael Wood, age 51, passed away peacefully in his sleep on April 27, 2026 at his home in Collinsville, Illinois.
Brandon was born November 10, 1974 in Belleville, Ill. He grew up in O’Fallon and upon high school graduation, enlisted in the Army National Guard, serving in the Army in Germany and Colorado until 2000. He had formerly served as...
Robert Fehringer, Jr.
Apr 24, 2026
A Life Behind the Lens: Robert "Bob" Fehringer, Jr., 1950–2026
Robert “Bob” Fehringer, Jr., age 76, TSgt, USAF (Retired), passed away April 24, 2026 at Memorial Hospital, Belleville, Ill.
Bob was born January 8, 1950, and raised on Chicago's South Side. He married his high school sweetheart, Patricia, on April 18, 1970, at St. Rita of Cascia Catholic Church in Chicago.
Bob...
Anwyl "Onnie" Wargo
Apr 18, 2026
Anwyl Katharine Wargo, affectionately known as “Onnie,” 82, passed away Saturday morning, April 18, 2026, at her home cradled in the loving arms of her husband, Joseph P. Wargo (LtCol USAF, Ret). Onnie was born November 27, 1943, in Huntsville, TX, to Aylwyn P. Williams (MajGen PAARNG, Ret) and Katharine D. Williams, and raised in Havertown, PA where she graduated...
Byron Keith Blackwell
Apr 18, 2026
Byron Keith Blackwell, AKA Crush, was born December 29, 1964 in East St. Louis, Ill., passed away April 18, 2026 at his home in O'Fallon, Ill. He graduated from East St. Louis Senior High in 1983. Following graduation, Byron enlisted in the United States Army, where he served faithfully for 12 years. His military service reflected his commitment, discipline and dedication to...
Patricia Ann Green
Apr 16, 2026
Patricia Ann Green, nee Young, of Shiloh, Ill., formerly of Spartanburg, S.C., passed away Thursday morning, April 16, 2026 at Missouri Baptist Hospital, near St. Louis, Mo.
Patricia was born August 8, 1942 in Spartanburg and worked various jobs while supporting her late husband Roy and his long military career. She was a devoted homemaker and mother to her two children....
Paul Melvin Cleary
Apr 13, 2026
Paul Melvin Cleary, age 92, of O’Fallon, Ill., passed away on April 13, 2026. Paul was born in East St. Louis, Ill., December 6, 1933. He was a graduate of Central Catholic High School in East St. Louis. After high school he enlisted in the US Air Force and served his country for 33 years. He retired as Chief Master...
David Wollenburg
Apr 12, 2026
Rev. Dr. David William Wollenburg (Chaplain, Colonel, USAF, retired)
David Wollenburg was born March 9, 1945 in St. Louis, Mo. to William and Mary (nee Fricke) Wollenburg, the eldest of seven children. He was peacefully called to rest while at home on a beautiful spring Sunday afternoon, on April 12, 2026.
He was preceded in death by his son Carl in 2022....
Lucille Rasp
Apr 7, 2026
Lucille Mary Rasp, nee Louis, was born June 25, 1926 on the family farm in O’Fallon, Ill., and passed away Tuesday evening, April 7, 2026, just a few weeks shy of 100 years old. Lucille was one of six children born to Joseph and Christina, nee George, Louis. She married Lee T. Rasp on November 14, 1953 and he passed...
Robert Frost
Apr 2, 2026
Robert “Bob” Frost, 87, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, Apr. 2, 2026, with his wife Shirley, son Michael, daughter Elizabeth and beloved cats, Gino and Willow, by his side.
Born in Portland, Maine, Bob grew up in South Portland on Evans Street, in the family home dating back to the 1800s. He was raised in an old-school South Portland...
Carol Lynn Williamson
Apr 1, 2026
Carol Lynn Williamson, beloved wife of Jim Williamson for 54 years, devoted wife and mother, passed away peacefully in her sleep at her home in O’Fallon, Illinois, on 1 April 2026.
Carol was born on October 14, 1948, in Spokane, WA, one of five daughters of Edward and Lucille Vandeleur. As part of a military family, she moved frequently during her...
