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...
Paulyn Snyder
June 1, 2026
Paulyn Snyder was born May 19, 1947. Her parents, Paul and Dorothy (Heinsz) Snyder named her Bonita Mae and family called her Bonnie. Bonnie entered the Sisters of Notre Dame in middle school and later took her vows to become a nun. She changed her name to Paulyn during this time, and many still refer to her as Sister Paulyn.
Paulyn...
Anita Louise Leach
June 1, 2026
Anita Louise Wald Leach, Lt. Col., USAF, (retired), resident of O’Fallon Township, Ill., passed away on June 1, 2026, at the age of 64. She was born and raised on the west side of Tulsa and attended Daniel Webster High School, where she was president of her Senior Class. She was known by those who loved her as someone full...
Robert Pfeiffer
May 30, 2026
Robert Joseph "Bob" Pfeiffer, age 75, a lifelong resident of O'Fallon, Illinois, passed away peacefully on Saturday evening, May 30, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family and the community he called home for his entire life.
Born on August 2, 1950, to Everett "Bud" and Georgia (Taylor) Pfeiffer, Bob grew up in O'Fallon and attended St. Clare Grade School....
Robert Glazebrook
May 27, 2026
Robert L. Glazebrook, 86, of Shiloh, Ill., passed away peacefully on May 27, 2026. He was born on April 25, 1940, to Velma and John Glazebrook.
Bob grew up in Signal Hill in Belleville and graduated from Belleville Township High School - Class of 1958. During high school, he was a golfer and an All-State wrestler. Known affectionately by classmates as...
William H. Wilson
May 25, 2026
William Henry Wilson (86) of Glen Carbon Ill., formerly of Florence, Ala. passed away on Monday, May 25, 2026.
William “Bill” Wilson was born in Chattanooga, Tenn. to Henry Wilson and Johnnie Harrison Wilson on November 17, 1939. Bill graduated from Burrell Slater High School in 1958. Upon graduation, he enlisted in the US Army and served in Korea as a...
Julie Schreckenberg
May 25, 2026
Julie Beth Schreckenberg, 50, passed away on May 25, 2026 at BJC Hospital, St. Louis, Mo. Born on March 26, 1976, Julie grew up in O'Fallon and graduated from O'Fallon Township High School in 1994. She went on to earn her undergraduate degree in psychology from Eastern Illinois University and her education degree from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. Julie met...
Johann Ellerbrake
May 19, 2026
Johann Lee Ellerbrake (née Havenner), age 91, of Old Enterprise Farms, O’Fallon Township, Illinois, passed away peacefully of natural causes on the morning of Tuesday, May 19, 2026.
Please join us for a Celebration of Life at Katy Cavins Community Center, 309 E Fifth Street, O’Fallon, Illinois, on Sunday, May 31, 2026, from 1:00–5:00 p.m.
Johann was born to Wilson Elsworth and...
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,...
