Kim Sabella
Funeral Director (IL & MO) Owner
Kim Sabella is a Licensed Funeral Director and Embalmer with nearly 40 years experience in Funeral Service. Kim was raised in central Oklahoma, and began her career in Funeral Service upon high school graduation in Midwest City, Oklahoma, working at the hometown funeral home. She attended Central State University's School of Mortuary Science in Edmond, Oklahoma. She met James Sabella, a native of Chicago, and Air Force Airman stationed at Tinker Air Force Base in Oklahoma City. They married in 1988 and were soon transferred. Kim continued her work in Funeral Service over the years, through multiple military relocations. She has held licenses in Arizona and Texas, and has also worked in Oklahoma and California. In addition to holding her Illinois State Funeral Director and Embalmer license and her Missouri State Funeral Director license, Kim is a Certified Funeral Service Practitioner, earning this noteworthy voluntary accreditation through the Academy of Professional Funeral Service Practice. Over the years, she has been active with the Illinois Funeral Directors Association, where she was selected to serve on the Education and Convention Committees.
Locally, she is a member of the O'Fallon Woman's Club and is a past Ambassador and former Board member for the O'Fallon-Shiloh Chamber of Commerce. She is also a member of the local chapter of PEO, DAR, and VFW Auxiliary, and Past-President and former longtime member of O'Fallon Sunrise Rotary Club.
As the wife of a career military man, she understands the value of commitment-to our country, to her family, and to her community. She is well-informed of veterans' burial benefits and encourages full recognition of all military service. Her devotion to this recognition lends itself strongly to her own commitment to our military-past and present.
Wolfersberger Funeral Home has been honored by Southwestern Illinois College for the contributions that Kim has made over the past several years in her commitment to helping students with career exploration. Kim regularly participates in career fairs for young people and area Girl Scouts. She represents her vocation, speaking at workshops for non-traditional career choices and consults one-on-one with young people who express a genuine interest in Funeral Service as a career.
Balancing practical information with candidness and appropriate humor makes her a valuable contributor to educating young people, and the public, of the value of funeral service and education. For her contributions, Kim has been honored as SWIC's "Career Mentor of the Year.” Together, Kim and Jim were honored with the "Faith in the Marketplace" Award by the Belleville Diocese Messenger newspaper. Kim is the mother of three children: Anthony, Hannah, and Rachel; and grandma KK of two. She is always eager to be available for public speaking.
In her spare time, she enjoys walking the various park trails around town, bike-riding, and like one would expect of a good mortician, listening to true-crime podcasts.
Kim Sabella
Funeral Director (IL & MO) Owner
Kim Sabella is a Licensed Funeral Director and Embalmer with nearly 40 years experience in Funeral Service. Kim was raised in central Oklahoma, and began her career in Funeral Service upon high school graduation in Midwest City, Oklahoma, working at the hometown funeral home. She attended Central State University's School of Mortuary Science in Edmond, Oklahoma. She met James Sabella, a native of Chicago, and Air Force Airman stationed at Tinker Air Force Base in Oklahoma City. They married in 1988 and were soon transferred. Kim continued her work in Funeral Service over the years, through multiple military relocations. She has held licenses in Arizona and Texas, and has also worked in Oklahoma and California. In addition to holding her Illinois State Funeral Director and Embalmer license and her Missouri State Funeral Director license, Kim is a Certified Funeral Service Practitioner, earning this noteworthy voluntary accreditation through the Academy of Professional Funeral Service Practice. Over the years, she has been active with the Illinois Funeral Directors Association, where she was selected to serve on the Education and Convention Committees.
Locally, she is a member of the O'Fallon Woman's Club and is a past Ambassador and former Board member for the O'Fallon-Shiloh Chamber of Commerce. She is also a member of the local chapter of PEO, DAR, and VFW Auxiliary, and Past-President and former longtime member of O'Fallon Sunrise Rotary Club.
As the wife of a career military man, she understands the value of commitment-to our country, to her family, and to her community. She is well-informed of veterans' burial benefits and encourages full recognition of all military service. Her devotion to this recognition lends itself strongly to her own commitment to our military-past and present.
Wolfersberger Funeral Home has been honored by Southwestern Illinois College for the contributions that Kim has made over the past several years in her commitment to helping students with career exploration. Kim regularly participates in career fairs for young people and area Girl Scouts. She represents her vocation, speaking at workshops for non-traditional career choices and consults one-on-one with young people who express a genuine interest in Funeral Service as a career.
Balancing practical information with candidness and appropriate humor makes her a valuable contributor to educating young people, and the public, of the value of funeral service and education. For her contributions, Kim has been honored as SWIC's "Career Mentor of the Year.” Together, Kim and Jim were honored with the "Faith in the Marketplace" Award by the Belleville Diocese Messenger newspaper. Kim is the mother of three children: Anthony, Hannah, and Rachel; and grandma KK of two. She is always eager to be available for public speaking.
In her spare time, she enjoys walking the various park trails around town, bike-riding, and like one would expect of a good mortician, listening to true-crime podcasts.
Jim Sabella
Funeral Home Owner, Operations Manager
Jim Sabella is retired from the Air Force and assists Kim full-time at Wolfersberger Funeral Home, where he oversees the daily operations, to include office and business management, facilities and vehicles.
He was born, raised and lived on the south side of Chicago until he enlisted in the Air Force in 1984. After completing his college education via the Air Force Bootstrap program, he earned his commission and subsequent pilot wings.
As a career flyer, he saw duty on the E-3 Sentry, B-52 Stratofortress, C-130 Hercules, and C-9 Nightingale. He served a remote tour of duty at Osan Air Base, Korea; and saw contingency missions across three Unified Commands in Operations ELF ONE, JOINT FORGE, SOUTHERN WATCH, DELIBERATE FORCE, DENY FLIGHT, and UPHOLD DEMOCRACY.
He earned a BS degree from Lewis University in Illinois and an MS degree from Abilene Christian University in Texas. Jim is a parishioner at St. Clare Catholic Church in Shiloh. He is a member of VFW Post 805 in O'Fallon, serving on honor guard duties.
He is the father of three - Anthony, Hannah, and Rachel, and “Pops” to two grandkids.
When not in the office, Jim is riding his bike around town. As a self-proclaimed “foodie,” he enjoys the food scene that the St. Louis area has to offer, or he can be found cooking a gourmet meal for his family and friends.
Jim’s nearly 22 years in the military have provided a strong foundation for leadership and ethics in his work with Wolfersberger Funeral Home. His warmth is exemplified in his genuinely calm and caring ways.
Jim Sabella
Funeral Home Owner, Operations Manager
Jim Sabella is retired from the Air Force and assists Kim full-time at Wolfersberger Funeral Home, where he oversees the daily operations, to include office and business management, facilities and vehicles.
He was born, raised and lived on the south side of Chicago until he enlisted in the Air Force in 1984. After completing his college education via the Air Force Bootstrap program, he earned his commission and subsequent pilot wings.
As a career flyer, he saw duty on the E-3 Sentry, B-52 Stratofortress, C-130 Hercules, and C-9 Nightingale. He served a remote tour of duty at Osan Air Base, Korea; and saw contingency missions across three Unified Commands in Operations ELF ONE, JOINT FORGE, SOUTHERN WATCH, DELIBERATE FORCE, DENY FLIGHT, and UPHOLD DEMOCRACY.
He earned a BS degree from Lewis University in Illinois and an MS degree from Abilene Christian University in Texas. Jim is a parishioner at St. Clare Catholic Church in Shiloh. He is a member of VFW Post 805 in O'Fallon, serving on honor guard duties.
He is the father of three - Anthony, Hannah, and Rachel, and “Pops” to two grandkids.
When not in the office, Jim is riding his bike around town. As a self-proclaimed “foodie,” he enjoys the food scene that the St. Louis area has to offer, or he can be found cooking a gourmet meal for his family and friends.
Jim’s nearly 22 years in the military have provided a strong foundation for leadership and ethics in his work with Wolfersberger Funeral Home. His warmth is exemplified in his genuinely calm and caring ways.
Bill Gehrs
Funeral Assistant
Bill Gehrs, Funeral Assistant, has been a resident of O'Fallon for over 55 years. As Manager of the Meat Department at Southview Foods and Hart Food and Drugs for 38 years, Bill became a familiar face in O'Fallon. He retired from this position in 2005, at which time he began working with us here at Wolfersberger Funeral Home. He has been a loyal team-member and can be counted on to welcome visitors to the funeral home with a warm greeting.
Bill especially likes spending time with his grandchildren, and great-grandchildren, and attending their various sporting and school events. Bill is a familiar face at area golf courses, where he enjoys playing a round with old and new friends.
A native of Carlyle, Ill., Bill is a member of St. Nicholas Catholic Church, St. Vincent de Paul Society, and Knights of Columbus. He has been married to Mary since 1961. She is a retired O'Fallon school teacher, and they have four daughters, Michelle, Lynette, Kristin, and Jennifer, eight grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
Bill Gehrs
Funeral Assistant
Bill Gehrs, Funeral Assistant, has been a resident of O'Fallon for over 55 years. As Manager of the Meat Department at Southview Foods and Hart Food and Drugs for 38 years, Bill became a familiar face in O'Fallon. He retired from this position in 2005, at which time he began working with us here at Wolfersberger Funeral Home. He has been a loyal team-member and can be counted on to welcome visitors to the funeral home with a warm greeting.
Bill especially likes spending time with his grandchildren, and great-grandchildren, and attending their various sporting and school events. Bill is a familiar face at area golf courses, where he enjoys playing a round with old and new friends.
A native of Carlyle, Ill., Bill is a member of St. Nicholas Catholic Church, St. Vincent de Paul Society, and Knights of Columbus. He has been married to Mary since 1961. She is a retired O'Fallon school teacher, and they have four daughters, Michelle, Lynette, Kristin, and Jennifer, eight grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
Ruth Ann Britt
Receptionist
Ruth Ann Britt, Receptionist, has been a part of the O’Fallon community since 1973. She has been a widow since losing her husband Curt in 2002.
Ruth Ann was a Real Estate Agent from 1978 -1988 and had been in the secretarial/ bookkeeping field since then. She worked as a bookkeeper with State Construction for many years. Ruth Ann has one daughter and a son–in–law, Debbie and Kit Zimmerman of O’Fallon. She has four much-loved grandchildren, Josh, Kyle, Ryan, and Katie.
She has been a member of the St. Clare Parish since 1973 and is active with the St. Clare Senior Group. She is also an active member of the O’Fallon Senior Citizens. Ruth Ann’s main hobby is keeping up with her grandchildren’s school and sporting activities. In her spare time she enjoys bingo and casino visits. Her opportunity to connect to the community through her work at Wolfersberger Funeral Home is very meaningful to her. You can always count on Ruth Ann to welcome you with a friendly smile.
Ruth Ann Britt
Receptionist
Ruth Ann Britt, Receptionist, has been a part of the O’Fallon community since 1973. She has been a widow since losing her husband Curt in 2002.
Ruth Ann was a Real Estate Agent from 1978 -1988 and had been in the secretarial/ bookkeeping field since then. She worked as a bookkeeper with State Construction for many years. Ruth Ann has one daughter and a son–in–law, Debbie and Kit Zimmerman of O’Fallon. She has four much-loved grandchildren, Josh, Kyle, Ryan, and Katie.
She has been a member of the St. Clare Parish since 1973 and is active with the St. Clare Senior Group. She is also an active member of the O’Fallon Senior Citizens. Ruth Ann’s main hobby is keeping up with her grandchildren’s school and sporting activities. In her spare time she enjoys bingo and casino visits. Her opportunity to connect to the community through her work at Wolfersberger Funeral Home is very meaningful to her. You can always count on Ruth Ann to welcome you with a friendly smile.
Donna Meyers
Director of Grief Support and Outreach
Donna Meyers, Director of Grief Support and Outreach, offers a warm welcome as she leads our Sunshine Squad – a group dedicated to providing support and engagement to our widows and widows in the community. She worked as a dedicated nurse with over 30 years of experience in a variety of clinical settings. She retired from HSHS St Elizabeth’s Hospital after years of serving patients and the community. In her final position at St. E’s, she served diligently in the role of Director of Mission Integration, Spiritual Care and Community Outreach. Her devotion to caring for the spiritual needs of patients was just as important as tending to their physical needs. Additionally, she retired from Air Force Reserves in 2006. Her years of experience and leadership complement the team here at Wolfersberger Funeral Home.
Donna is a gifted leader of Wolfersberger Funeral Home’s Sunshine Squad. Her care and commitment is evident by the way she shows genuine concerned for both the mental and physical well-being, particularly in the midst of grief and loss.
Donna is an active member of St. Clare parish serving as Eucharistic minister and serving others in Cosgrove’s Soup Kitchen.
Donna, her husband Mark, and their children Dana and Matt, moved to O'Fallon in 2006 after Mark retired from the Air Force. They enjoy outdoor sports, traveling, and spending time with family and friends. Their Golden Doodle Oscar is the newest Meyer family member.
Donna Meyers
Director of Grief Support and Outreach
Donna Meyers, Director of Grief Support and Outreach, offers a warm welcome as she leads our Sunshine Squad – a group dedicated to providing support and engagement to our widows and widows in the community. She worked as a dedicated nurse with over 30 years of experience in a variety of clinical settings. She retired from HSHS St Elizabeth’s Hospital after years of serving patients and the community. In her final position at St. E’s, she served diligently in the role of Director of Mission Integration, Spiritual Care and Community Outreach. Her devotion to caring for the spiritual needs of patients was just as important as tending to their physical needs. Additionally, she retired from Air Force Reserves in 2006. Her years of experience and leadership complement the team here at Wolfersberger Funeral Home.
Donna is a gifted leader of Wolfersberger Funeral Home’s Sunshine Squad. Her care and commitment is evident by the way she shows genuine concerned for both the mental and physical well-being, particularly in the midst of grief and loss.
Donna is an active member of St. Clare parish serving as Eucharistic minister and serving others in Cosgrove’s Soup Kitchen.
Donna, her husband Mark, and their children Dana and Matt, moved to O'Fallon in 2006 after Mark retired from the Air Force. They enjoy outdoor sports, traveling, and spending time with family and friends. Their Golden Doodle Oscar is the newest Meyer family member.
Ann Martin
Director of Client Engagement
Ann Martin, Director of Client Engagement, is a passionate Event and Marketing Director who recently relocated to O’Fallon from Kansas City. Her move was driven by family, and her fiance Brian Kloustermeyer, as she returned to be with and care for her momma during her final days—an experience that further deepened her empathy, compassion, and people-first approach. Suffering the tragic loss of her husband, Thomas Martin, and three-year old son Spencer Lee Martin, over twenty years ago has guided her life with intention, perseverance, and compassion. Ann’s wealth of experience in the hospitality industry lends itself to her ability to connect authentically and to support individuals and families with understanding and grace as they navigate meaningful—and often emotional—moments. Her creativity is only matched by her dedication to serving others.
Ann is the world’s proudest mom to Sophia, Tommy, Jr., and Alina; and “Nani” to Grace and another baby on the way.
In her free time, Ann enjoys entertaining family and friends, biking in the sunshine, discovering great estate sales, playing in her garden or doing any outside activity with her kids, especially doing a little body surfing at the beach.
Ann Martin
Director of Client Engagement
Ann Martin, Director of Client Engagement, is a passionate Event and Marketing Director who recently relocated to O’Fallon from Kansas City. Her move was driven by family, and her fiance Brian Kloustermeyer, as she returned to be with and care for her momma during her final days—an experience that further deepened her empathy, compassion, and people-first approach. Suffering the tragic loss of her husband, Thomas Martin, and three-year old son Spencer Lee Martin, over twenty years ago has guided her life with intention, perseverance, and compassion. Ann’s wealth of experience in the hospitality industry lends itself to her ability to connect authentically and to support individuals and families with understanding and grace as they navigate meaningful—and often emotional—moments. Her creativity is only matched by her dedication to serving others.
Ann is the world’s proudest mom to Sophia, Tommy, Jr., and Alina; and “Nani” to Grace and another baby on the way.
In her free time, Ann enjoys entertaining family and friends, biking in the sunshine, discovering great estate sales, playing in her garden or doing any outside activity with her kids, especially doing a little body surfing at the beach.
