Kimberly Sabella
Funeral Director, Ill. and Mo. Licensee, & Owner
Kim Sabella is a Licensed Funeral Director and Embalmer with over 30 years experience in Funeral Service. Kim was raised in central Oklahoma, the granddaughter of farmers and ranchers and the daughter of a Southern Baptist minister and school teacher. Kim 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. In the past, 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, (past Board member) 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 was honored as SWIC's "Career Mentor of the Year" in April 2008. Together, Kim and Jim were honored with the 2013 "Faith in the Marketplace" Award by the Belleville Diocese Messenger newspaper. Kim is the mother of three children: Anthony, Hannah, and Rachel.
Kimberly Sabella
Funeral Director, Ill. and Mo. Licensee, & Owner
Kim Sabella is a Licensed Funeral Director and Embalmer with over 30 years experience in Funeral Service. Kim was raised in central Oklahoma, the granddaughter of farmers and ranchers and the daughter of a Southern Baptist minister and school teacher. Kim 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. In the past, 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, (past Board member) 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 was honored as SWIC's "Career Mentor of the Year" in April 2008. Together, Kim and Jim were honored with the 2013 "Faith in the Marketplace" Award by the Belleville Diocese Messenger newspaper. Kim is the mother of three children: Anthony, Hannah, and Rachel.
Jim Sabella
Funeral Home Owner & Manager
Jim Sabella is a retired Air Force Airman and assists Kim full-time at Wolfersberger Funeral Home. Jim was born, raised and lived in Chicago until he enlisted the Air Force in 1984.
A career flyer, he has seen duty on the E-3 Sentry, B-52 Stratofortress, C-130 Hercules, and C-9 Nightingale.
Jim 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.
Jim Sabella
Funeral Home Owner & Manager
Jim Sabella is a retired Air Force Airman and assists Kim full-time at Wolfersberger Funeral Home. Jim was born, raised and lived in Chicago until he enlisted the Air Force in 1984.
A career flyer, he has seen duty on the E-3 Sentry, B-52 Stratofortress, C-130 Hercules, and C-9 Nightingale.
Jim 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.
Patrick Kuhl
Funeral Assistant
Patrick Kuhl has been a resident of O'Fallon for 34 years. He worked for the Belleville News-Democrat for 32 years, in the positions of news editor, features editor, sports editor and columnist. He retired from the newspaper in 2016.
He enjoys traveling with family and gardening. He is a member of St. Clare Catholic Church. Patrick and Karen have been married since 1973 and they have two sons, Nathan (married to Tomomi Sawada) and Adam, and one grandson, Jacob.
Patrick Kuhl
Funeral Assistant
Patrick Kuhl has been a resident of O'Fallon for 34 years. He worked for the Belleville News-Democrat for 32 years, in the positions of news editor, features editor, sports editor and columnist. He retired from the newspaper in 2016.
He enjoys traveling with family and gardening. He is a member of St. Clare Catholic Church. Patrick and Karen have been married since 1973 and they have two sons, Nathan (married to Tomomi Sawada) and Adam, and one grandson, Jacob.
Bill Gehrs
Funeral Assistant
Bill Gehrs has been a resident of O'Fallon for over 50 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.
Bill especially enjoys spending time with his grandchildren, attending their various sporting and school events, and playing a round of golf with old and new friends.
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 and eight grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Bill Gehrs
Funeral Assistant
Bill Gehrs has been a resident of O'Fallon for over 50 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.
Bill especially enjoys spending time with his grandchildren, attending their various sporting and school events, and playing a round of golf with old and new friends.
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 and eight grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Ruth Ann Britt
Office Assistant
Ruth Ann and her husband Curt moved to O’Fallon in 1973. She has been a widow since 2002.
Ruth Ann was a Real Estate Agent from 1978 -1988 and had been in the secretarial/ bookkeeping field since then. She has been a part-time bookkeeper with State Construction for the past 20 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 sport activities. In her spare time she enjoys bingo and casino visits, and her part-time employment working with Kim and Jim Sabella is very meaningful to her.
Ruth Ann Britt
Office Assistant
Ruth Ann and her husband Curt moved to O’Fallon in 1973. She has been a widow since 2002.
Ruth Ann was a Real Estate Agent from 1978 -1988 and had been in the secretarial/ bookkeeping field since then. She has been a part-time bookkeeper with State Construction for the past 20 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 sport activities. In her spare time she enjoys bingo and casino visits, and her part-time employment working with Kim and Jim Sabella is very meaningful to her.
Donna Meyers
Sunshine Squad Coordinator
Donna comes to Wolfersberger Funeral Home as a nurse with over 30 years of experience working in a variety of clinical settings.
She recently retired from HSHS St Elizabeth’s Hospital after 14 years of serving patients and the community. She spent the last fives years as Director of Mission Integration, Spiritual Care and Community Outreach. In addition, she retired from Air Force Reserves in 2006. Her years of experience and leadership complement the team here at the funeral home.
Donna is an active member of St Clare parish serving as an Eucharistic minister and serving others in Cosgroves 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.
Donna Meyers
Sunshine Squad Coordinator
Donna comes to Wolfersberger Funeral Home as a nurse with over 30 years of experience working in a variety of clinical settings.
She recently retired from HSHS St Elizabeth’s Hospital after 14 years of serving patients and the community. She spent the last fives years as Director of Mission Integration, Spiritual Care and Community Outreach. In addition, she retired from Air Force Reserves in 2006. Her years of experience and leadership complement the team here at the funeral home.
Donna is an active member of St Clare parish serving as an Eucharistic minister and serving others in Cosgroves 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.
