OBITUARIES

JOHN RAY PERRY, 79, of O’Fallon, born July 16, 1929 in Cabot, Ark., died Tuesday, June 30 at Memorial Hospital in Belleville.

Mr. Perry was a member of Spring Valley Baptist Church in Shiloh, and an ordained Deacon and Sunday school teacher. After 20 years of employment, John retired from Illinois Bell as a central office technician and he also retired as a Technical Sergeant after serving more than 20 years in the U.S. Airforce.

John was preceded in death by his parents, John E. and Addie, nee Parks, Perry; son, John Dwayne Perry; daughter-in-law, Dianna Marie Perry; four sisters, Ruby Kelly, Lucille Lockridge, Mary F. Perry and Ernestine Rager; a brother, Richard T. Perry; three sisters-in-law, Bessie Perry, Tessie Perry and Dorothy Perry; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Raymond and Bertha, nee Iberdahl, Grote.

He is survived by his loving wife, Bernadine, nee Grote, Perry of O’Fallon, whom he married July 15, 1955 in Belleville, daughter, Leah (Errol) Mueller of O’Fallon; sister, Addie A. Phillips of Malvern, Ark.; three brothers, Gerald A. Perry of Benton, Ark., Clinton S. Perry of Gainesville, Texas, Eugene (Angie) Perry of Troy, Ala.; and three grandchildren, Jonathan Perry of Anchorage, Alaska, Rebekah Perry of Shiloh, and J. Benjamin Perry of Shiloh.

The family requests that in lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Pilot Knob Cemetery Association. Condolences may be extended to the family at the Web site www.schildknechtfh.com.

Visitation will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. onThursday, July 2 at Schildknecht Funeral Home, 301 S. Lincoln Avenue, O’Fallon.

Funeral service will be at 10 a.m. on Friday, July 3 at the funeral home with Rev. Jerold Darnell officiating.

Burial will be held at Pilot Knob Cemetery in Oakdale, Ill.

STANLEY R. MONKEN, 57, of Trenton, died Sunday, June 28, 2009.

He was born November 15, 1951 in Highland to Clyde and Jean (Herman) Monken; they survive in Summerfield.

Also surviving is a son, Michael Monken of Trenton, and a brother, Myron Monken of Louisiana.

Memorial service will be held at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday July 2 at the Moss Funeral Home in Trenton with Rev. Gretchen Sterrett officiating.

Visitation will be held from 5 to 7:30 p.m. on Thursday July 2 at the Moss Funeral home in Trenton.

Memorials can be made to his family and will be received at the funeral home.

ANNE L. KLYM, age 88, of O’Fallon, formerly of Fairview Heights, born May 18, 1921 in Coello, Ill., to Stanislaus and Caroline, nee Kanecki, Leskovich, passed away Thursday, June 25, at Cedar Ridge Healthcare Center, Lebanon, with her beloved husband and faithful daughters at her side.

Mrs. Klym was retired from her job as a cashier for the St. Clair County treasurer’s office. Anne was a former member of St. Albert the Great Catholic Church for over 40 years and most recently attended St. Nicholas Catholic Church.

Anne was preceded in death by three brothers and one sister.

She is survived by her beloved husband, George Klym, whom she married September 17, 1949, in Franklin County, and her daughters Agatha Klym of O’Fallon, and Maryanne Klym of Fairview Heights.

In honor of Mrs. Klym’s life, memorial donations may be made to Cedar Ridge Healthcare Center Activity Fund, 1 Perryman Drive, Lebanon, IL 62254, Heartland Hospice, 333 Salem Place, #150, Fairview Heights, IL 62258 or St. Nicholas Catholic Church for the poor, 625 St. Nicholas Drive, O’Fallon, IL 62269. Condolences may be extended to the family by visiting www.wfh-ofallon.com.

Friends may call from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Saturday, June 27, at St. Nicholas Catholic Church. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated immediately following visitation at 1 p.m. with Msgr. William Hitpas presiding. Interment will follow at O’Fallon City Cemetery.

Arrangements entrusted to Wolfersberger Funeral Home, O’Fallon.

EMERY CHARLES BIGGERSTAFF, 47, of Mascoutah, born December 20, 1961 in Detroit, Mich., died Thursday, June 25, at Scott AFB. Mr. Biggerstaff was employed as an auto skills center supervisor and an avid Harley Davidson enthusiast.

Emery was preceded in death by his father, John Biggerstaff.

He is survived by his wife, Holly A., nee Dennis, Biggerstaff; two daughters, Ashley and Ariel Biggerstaff, all of Mascoutah; his mother, Patricia, nee Watson, Biggerstaff-Baker of Crystal Falls, Mich.; and a brother, John Biggerstaff of Devils Lake, Mich.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Patriot Guard Riders. Condolences may be extended to the family at www.schildknechtfh.com.

At the families request, Mr. Biggerstaff will be cremated. Services will be held at a later date at Brown-Van Hemert Funeral Home in Addison, Mich.

Schildknecht Funeral Home, O’Fallon, was in charge of local arrangements.

RALPH D. LURTZ, 75, of O’Fallon, born February 21, 1934 in O’Fallon, died Sunday, June 21, at Memorial Hospital, Belleville. Ralph was a member of First United Methodist Church in O’Fallon, the O’Fallon Masonic Lodge 574 AF & AM and the Ainad Shrine Temple in East St. Louis. Ralph was a sales representative for Georgia Pacific Paper.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert A. and Emilia L. Roach; a sister, Mildred Richardson; and a brother, Robert Lurtz Jr. Ralph is survived by his wife, Joyce, nee Scheibel, Lurtz, whom he married September 2, 1961 at the First United Methodist Church; a brother-in-law, Richard “Dick” Richardson; a sister-in-law, Lorene “Rene” Lurtz, both of O’Fallon; two nephews, Keith Lurtz and Bruce (Debra) Lurtz; two nieces, Rhonda (Michael) Patrick and Sherry (John) Mulder; and a great niece, Natalie Patrick.

The family requests that in lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Shriners Hospital for Children or donors choice. Condolences may be extended to the family at www.schildknechtfh.com.

Visitation will be held Thursday, June 25, from 9:30 to11 a.m. at Schildknecht Funeral Home, 301 S. Lincoln Avenue, O’Fallon.

Funeral service will be held Thursday, June 25, at 11 a.m. with Rev. Ron Dickenson officiating. Burial will be at O’Fallon City Cemetery, O’Fallon.

KATHRYN “BABE” WOLFERSBERGER,nee Kuehn, age 85, lifelong resident of O’Fallon, born May 8, 1924 in O’Fallon, passed away Saturday evening, June 20, at her home, surrounded by her loving family.

Babe was the deeply cherished mother, friend, and heart of her family. She loved life and expressed it through her cooking, stitchery, and quilting for her family and many friends.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Cyril, whom she married May 3, 1942 and who passed away December 6, 1992; parents, Marcel and Mary, nee Meyer, Kuehn; brother, PFC Russell Kuehn, a WWII casualty; and son-in-law, Jerry Fedell.

She is survived by her seven daughters, Bonnie (John) Wright of O’Fallon, Dianne (Bill) Brooks of North Wales, Penna., Rosalie (Greg) Maul of O’Fallon, Sally Fedell of Amherst, N.Y., Mary Beth (Dr. Herschel) Harter of Monroe, La., Geralyn (Alan) Borwey of O’Fallon, and Debbie (Drew) Brauer of Swansea; 15 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren; brother, Stanley (Delores “Doots”) Kuehn of O’Fallon; and dear friends and neighbors, Walt and Shirley Roskowski.

In honor of Mrs. Wolfersberger’s life, memorial donations in lieu of flowers may be made to either Hospice of Southern Illinois, 305 S. Illinois Street, Belleville, IL 62220 or St. Nicholas Catholic Church, 625 St. Nicholas Drive, O’Fallon, IL 62269. Condolences may be extended to the family by visiting www.wfh-ofallon.com.

Friends may call from 9 to 11 a.m., Tuesday, June 23, at St. Nicholas Catholic Church. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated immediately following visitation at 11 a.m., at St. Nicholas Catholic Church with Msgr. William Hitpas presiding. Interment at Mount Calvary Catholic Cemetery, Shiloh.

Arrangements entrusted to Wolfersberger Funeral Home, O’Fallon.

JAMES EDWARD ADAMS, of Belleville, born April 10, 1930 in Chicago, journeyed to his heavenly home on June 17 after a battle with cancer. Jim was retired from Hospice social work, USAF and co-founder of the Adams School of Dance. He met his former wife Beverly Adams while they were both teaching dance in the Chicago area. They owned and operated dance studios while stationed in Anchorage, Alaska; Harrisburg, Pa.; Chicopee Mass., and finally in the Belleville and O’Fallon areas.

Jim was passionate about Unity Church and its principles, AA, eating out, traveling and motorcycling. He had an adventurous spirit. At the age of 57 he moved back into the dorm at ISU and received his Bachelor of Science degree in social work. He then continued his education at the University of Kentucky where he achieved his Masters Degree. Jim touched many lives working for Hernando Pasco Hospice in the Tampa, Fla. area as a social worker. He retired from Hospice in 2005 and just last fall returned to the Belleville area to be closer to his family.

He is preceded in death by his mother, Ruby Berkman; his father, Iving “Happy” Adams; his beloved sister, Ruby “Rusty” Groot; brothers, Ronald and George Adams and great friend and brother-in-law Dale Boone.

Surviving are four children, Laura (Chester) Ratcliffe, Denise (Steven) Dodd, Nanette (Lawrence) Galvin, and Stacey Adams; eight grandchildren, Donielle (Reid) Larson-Huber, Justin Ratcliffe, Camie (Ben) Leonard, Ashley (Chance) Hogg, Jason Galvin, Kristina (Todd) Kimbrell, Andrea Nering and Brianna Adams; his beautiful great-grandchildren, who recently captured his heart, Beckett Huber, Adelaide Leonard, Anastacia Hogg, Keenan Hogg, Jordan Kimbrell and Payton Kimbrell. Also his beloved brother in law, Robert Groot, former wife, Beverly Adams, brother-in-law, Clive Boone, wonderful friend, Connie Lombard, numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

A memorial visitation will be held Thursday, June 25, from 4 to 6 p.m. at Schildknecht Funeral Home, O’Fallon.

Memorial services will be held Thursday, June 25, at 6:30 p.m. at the funeral home.

A memorial celebration of his life will also be held at the Kemper Center in Kenosha Wis., Sunday June 28 at 11 a.m. A private burial service will be held at Forest Hill Cemetery, Forest Park, Ill.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made to Hospice or the American Cancer Association.

For those who knew him know that he was a teacher, a listener, and a generous, thoughtful gentleman. We will all miss his sense of humor, his smile, his warmth and his loyalty to his family and friends. A special thank you to Nikki, Amy and Pam from Hospice of Southern Illinois.

HELENE M. GOODMAN, age 81, formerly of O’Fallon, born October 3, 1927 in East St. Louis, passed away Saturday, June 13, at St. Sophia Health and Rehabilitation Center, in Florissant, Mo. Mrs. Goodman was a parishioner at St. Nicholas Catholic Church and a longtime resident of O’Fallon. Over the years, she provided in-home childcare for over a hundred young children. She was a loving mother and grandmother.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth L. Goodman, whom she married May 8, 1946 and who passed away July 5, 1979; her parents, Edgar and Genevieve, nee Stroben, Peerman; her stepmother, Beulah Peerman; and stepsister, Carol Peerman; grandsons, Steven M. Friedman and Michael K. Goodman; and great-granddaughter, Peyton M. Goodman.

She is survived by her ten children, Kenneth Goodman of Wilsonville, Ill., James (Shirley) Goodman of Fairview Heights, William (Kathy) Goodman of Lebanon, John (Deborah) Goodman of Caseyville, Gerald (Sue) Goodman of Caseyville, Mark Goodman of Centralia, Genevieve (Michael) Hommel of Mascoutah, Mary (Allen) Friedman of Florissant, Mo., Suzann (Terry) Mueller of Mascoutah, and Jeffrey (companion Deborah Albert) Goodman of Fountain, Ill. Also surviving are her beloved grandchildren, Thomas (Elisa) Goodman, Christy Goodman, Andrea Goodman, Donna Goodman, Jennifer (Tim) Evans, William (Melissa) Goodman, Joseph Goodman, Bethany (Kyle) Butters, Charlotte Goodman, Nicholas Goodman, Ruth Goodman, Joshua Goodman, Jamie Goodman, Amanda Hommel, Erica Hommel, Christopher Friedman, Michael (Krissy) Friedman, Melissa (Jeremy) Hoffman, Roy D. Mueller, Richard Skinner, Kathy (Anthony) Brintle; and sister-in-law Norma Rommel, great-grandchildren, Louis, Brian, Timothy and Daniel Evans, William H. Goodman, Chloe Friedman, Mikah Brintle, and Hannah Skinner; and several nieces and nephews.

Memorials may be made to St. Sophia Health & Rehabilitation Center, 936 Charbonier Rd., Florissant, MO 63031, Murray Developmental Center (residence of her son, Mark), 1535 West McCord Street, Centralia, IL 62801 or to the charity of one’s choice.

Condolences may be extended to the family by visiting www.wfh-ofallon.com.

Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m., Tuesday, June 16, at Wolfersberger Funeral Home, 102 W. Washington Street, O’Fallon and from 9 to 10 a.m., Wednesday, June 17 at St. Nicholas Catholic Church.

Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 10 a.m., Wednesday, June 17, at St. Nicholas Catholic Church, with Msgr. William Hitpas presiding. Burial will follow at O’Fallon City Cemetery. Following the graveside service, a luncheon will be served at St. Nicholas Catholic Church fellowship hall.

PETER DICKERT MACLAUGHLIN, SR., age 73, of O’Fallon, born October 27, 1935 in Atlanta, Ga. passed away Thursday morning, June 11, at Belleville Memorial Hospital.

Peter was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend. He was an active member of Faith Lutheran Church. He retired from Honeywell/Bull as field engineer in 1989 and was currently employed with Educational Opportunity Center in St. Louis.

The family would like to thank the Memorial Hospital Staff, especially those on 3 South, 4 South, and ICU for the care and compassion shown, as well as their church family for their tremendous support.

Peter was preceded in death by his parents, Alexander and Elizabeth MacLaughlin, and brother Henry MacLaughlin.

He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Sarah, nee Horton, MacLaughlin; children, Terri (Paul) Ahlvin, Peter “Kert” (Tammy) MacLaughlin, Jr., Susan MacLaughlin, Donna MacLaughlin, and Sheri (Michael) Engel; grandchildren, Joseph Ahlvin, Kristin (Patrick) Flor, Matthew Ahlvin, Peter “Trey” MacLaughlin, III, Nathan MacLaughlin, Zachary Engel, Taylor Engel, Noah Engel, and Caleb Engel; and dear friend Ron Dormer.

In lieu of flowers and in celebration of Peter’s life, memorials may be made to Faith Lutheran Church, 520 E. US Hwy 50, O’Fallon, Ill.62269, or to H.I.S. K.I.D.S., PO Box 412, Highland, Ill 62249. Condolences may be extended to the family by visiting www.wfh-ofallon.com.

Friends may call at Faith Lutheran Church, 520 E. Highway 50, O’Fallon, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., Friday, June 12, and again from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m., Saturday, June 13.

Funeral service will be at 10 a.m., Saturday, June 13, at Faith Lutheran Church with Rev. Bob Downs and Rev. Freda Snyder officiating. Burial will follow at Lake View Memorial Gardens in Fairview Heights.

Arrangements entrusted to Wolfersberger Funeral Home, O’Fallon.

MARTHA R. NEALON, 101, of O’Fallon, born May 7, 1908 in Marissa, died Sunday, June 7, at Caseyville Nursing and Rehab. Martha was a member of St. Clare Catholic Church.

She was preceded in death by her father, Steven Shaw; mother and step-father, Alice and Emil Koch; first husband, Ralph Louis Wuest; second husband, Frank Nealon; a son, Ralph Wuest Jr.; two sisters, Bernice Windsor and Dorothy Mulligan; a brother, Willard Shaw and a stepson, William Nealon.

She is survived by a daughter-in-law, Billie Wuest of O’Fallon; stepson, Richard Nealon of Colo.; a sister-in-law, Blanche Shaw of O’Fallon; grandchildren, Linda (Joseph) Jacobs of Houston, Texas, Michael Kent Wuest of Carlyle, Cindy Nottmeier of Porter, Texzas, Sharon Nealon of Columbia, Robert Nealon of Columbia; great grandchildren, Melissa Goedde and Jennifer Goodwin; great great grandchildren; Rachel Goodwin, Jacob Goodwin, Tess Goedde, Lila Goedde; step great grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

The family requests that in lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Clare Catholic Church, Family Hospice or the charity of your choice. Condolences may be extended to the family at www.schildknechtfh.com.

Visitation was held Wednesday, June 10, from 4 to 8 p.m. at Schildknecht Funeral Home, 301 S. Lincoln Avenue, O’Fallon.

Funeral Mass will be held Thursday, June 11, at 10 a.m. at St. Clare Catholic Church with Father James Deiters officiating. Burial will be at Valhalla Gardens of Memory, Belleville.

GERALDINE ANN TOZER, age 70, of Fairview Heights, formerly of Southern California, died Monday, June 1, at her home in Fairview Heights.

Gerry was born August 27, 1938, in Newark, N.J. She taught elementary school in New Jersey and had a positive impact on many young lives there. She was often contacted by her former students expressing gratitude for her commitment. She married Warren Joseph Tozer on June 13, 1957 in St. Cecelia’s Church, South Plainfield, N.J. In 1970, Warren’s career led them to California.

Fluent in Spanish, Gerry happily volunteered in the community teaching English as a second language. Later, she began a new career in hotel accounting, retiring in December 2008 after several years with the Hilton Corp. Gerry was very proud of her family and adored her grandchildren. She was always generous and fun and continued to laugh, even to the end. Her family will forever cherish her zeal for a happy life and good times. Over the past several months, Gerry has received kind and compassionate care from the staff at Memorial Hospital. For this, the family is grateful.

She is survived by her loving husband of almost 52 years, Warren Tozer of Fairview Heights; her daughter and son-in-law, Caroline and LtCol Patrick Riley, USMC (retired) of O’Fallon; her four beautiful grandchildren, all of whom she dearly loved, Kaity, Matthew, Megan, and Mitchell; and her beloved dear friend, thought of as a sister, Carol Atencio of California and her daughters, Wendy and Tiffany.

Condolences may be extended to the family by visiting www.wfh-ofallon.com. All funeral services are private. Arrangements entrusted to Wolfersberger Funeral Home, O’Fallon.

GARY STEPHEN FAHRNER, 61, of O’Fallon, born March 6, 1948 in East St. Louis, died Monday, June 1, at Barnes-Jewish Hospital, St. Louis. Gary was a member of St. Nicholas Catholic Church, was a Eucharistic Minister, past parish council member and a member of the Marriage Preparation Team. He was also a member of the O’Fallon Knights of Columbus Council 4239 and SIGMA BETA CHI. He was employed at ASCOM Wireless Inc. as a Senior Account Executive and served in the US Army.

Gary was preceded in death by his father, Stephen S. Fahrner; a nephew, Nick Fahrner; and his father-in-law, Johnie Watts.

He is survived by his loving wife Lynda, nee Watts, Fahrner whom he married July 7, 1979 in Dallas, Texas.; his mother Ann, nee Mulligan, Fahrner of Belleville; three daughters, Kristin Fahrner of Broomfield, Colo., Kinsey Fahrner of Madison, Wisc., Kori Fahrner of Chicago; three brothers, Tom Fahrner of Freeburg, Dave (Judy) Fahrner of Belleville, Tim (Mari) Fahrner of Webster Groves, Mo.; a sister, Karen (Mark) Range of Boonville, Mo., mother-in-law, May Gene Watts of Tyler, Texas; a brother-in-law, Mike (Dorothy) Watts of Van, Texas, seven nephews and three nieces, Stephen (Jen) Fahrner, Jackie (Kyle) Crawford, Danny Fahrner, Matthew Range, Patrick Fahrner, Haley Fahrner, Brian Fahrner, Andrew Fahrner, Jason (Laura) Watts, Jamie Watts, a God-son Brian Van Pelt, an aunt, uncle and numerous cousins.

The family requests that in lieu of flowers, memorials be made to St. Nicholas Spirituality Center, St. Clare School Endowment Fund or St. Mary’s University in San Antonio, Texas. Condolences may be extended to the family at www.schildknechtfh.com.

Visitation will be held Thursday, June 4, from 4 to 8 p.m. at St. Nicholas Catholic Church, O’Fallon.

Funeral Mass will be held Friday, June 5, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Nicholas Catholic Church with Monsignor William Hitpas officiating.

At the families’ request, after all services Gary will be cremated. Schildknecht Funeral Home, O’Fallon, is in charge of arrangements.

MAJOR RICHARD DENNIS SHRADER, USAF, retired, 64, of O’Fallon, born January 30, 1945 in Ft. Knox, Ky., died Monday, June 1, in O’Fallon.

Richard was a member of Holy Childhood of Jesus Catholic Church in Mascoutah, and also taught science at Holy Childhood School. He graduated from the University of Evansville, earning his Under Graduate Degree. He was also a member of Sigma Phi Epsilon. Richard attended Airware College while in the US Air Force, retiring as a major.

He was a lifelong and dedicated fan of the Purple Aces, in Evansville, Ind., and for the last 25 years had attended every home basketball game.

Richard was preceded in death by his parents, Leonard and Buda, nee Patterson, Shrader and father-in-law, Robert R. Berger.

He is survived by his loving wife, Tamara, nee Berger, Shrader, whom he married August 1, 1970 in Evansville, Ind.; his mother-in-law, Ruth Berger of Valdosta, Ga.; and his three soft coated Weston Terriers, who were his babies, Guilhooley, Hogan and Baili.

The family requests that in lieu of flowers, memorials in Richard’s name be made to the University of Evansville. Condolences may be extended to the family at www.schildknechtfh.com.

Visitation will be held Wednesday, June 3, from 6 to 7 p.m. at Holy Childhood of Jesus Catholic Church, Mascoutah, followed by a Memorial Mass at 7 p.m. with Father Hartline officiating.

Burial will be at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery in St. Louis.

DONALD JOHN "RED" WAGNER, age 75, of Shiloh, born June 9, 1933 in Shiloh, passed away May 28, at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital, Belleville.

Mr. Wagner retired from Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company in Belleville, where he worked as the service manager in the auto department. He then drove as a newspaper carrier for several years until the late 1990s. He enjoyed sitting on the porch, watching the birds and gardening. Donald was preceded in death by his parents, Benjamin and Mary Ann, nee Boyer, Wagner; his son, Dean Wagner; son-in-law, David Barnett; sisters, Delores Wagner and Ruth Schwaegel; and brothers, Raymond, Vernon, Kenneth, and Melvin.

He is survived by his wife, Linda, nee Missey, Wagner whom he married February 8, 1958 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Lebanon; his children, Curtis (Vicki) Wagner of Freeburg, Karen Wagner of Shiloh, Cindy Barnett of Greenville, Ill., Doug (Christina) Wagner of Columbia, Ill., Bonnie Wagner of Tilden, Kerry Wagner of Shiloh, and Dan Wagner of Belleville; 10 beloved grandchildren and two special great-granddaughters. Don is also survived by two brothers, Robert Wagner of Belleville, Paul Wagner of Mascoutah, and his sister, Patricia Wagner of Indiana.

Memorials may be made to the Garden Ministry at St. Clare Catholic Church, to be used toward the creation of a butterfly garden. Condolences may be extended to the family by visiting www.wfh-ofallon.com.

Friends may call from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m., Monday, June 1, at Wolfersberger Funeral Home, 102 W. Washington St., O’Fallon.

Funeral service will be at 10 a.m., Tuesday, June 2, at the funeral home, with Rev. James Deiters officiating. Burial will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery, Shiloh.

Arrangements entrusted to Wolfersberger Funeral Home, O’Fallon.

TRENT L. WILKIE, 68, of O’Fallon, born August 17, 1940 in St. Johnsbury, Vt., died Sunday, May 24, at Memorial Hospital, Belleville. Trent was a video technician for Edward D. Jones and AVATAR. He served in the US Air Force, retiring as a Tech. Sgt. He was also a lifetime member of REACT: Radio Emergency Associated Communications Team.

Trent was preceded in death by his parents, Theodore and Doreta, nee Bowen, Wilkie. He is survived by his wife, Shizuko “Sue”, nee No, Wilkie; two daughters, Tanya Robinson and Victoria Cissell, all of O’Fallon; a step-brother, Leonard (Wendy) Johnson; step-sister, Jeanette (Brad) Giroux, both of Baldwinsville, N.Y.; two grandchildren, Bryce Cissell and Gwynith Wilkie, nieces and nephews.

Condolence may be extended to the family at www.schildknechtfh.com.

Graveside service, with full military honors, will be held Friday, May 29, at O’Fallon City Cemetery.

Schildknecht Funeral Home, O’Fallon was is charge of arrangements.

EDWARD C. TUBBS, 81, of Lebanon, formerly of O’Fallon, born October 12, 1927 in South Haven, Michigan, died Saturday, May 23, at Cedar Ridge Health Care, in Lebanon.

Mr. Tubbs was a member of The First United Methodist Church and the United Methodist Men, he was retired from the United States Air Force as a Master Sgt. and was a member of the Retired Sergeants Association.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Louise (nee Neilsen), Tubbs; two sisters, Lois Tubbs and Dona Moritti, brother in-law, Robert Brambley.

He is survived by his wife, Peggy A. Tubbs, nee Campbell, whom he married February 19, 1955; two daughters, Ellen Tubbs of Tuscola, Ill., and Carolyn Tubbs of University City, Mo.; granddaughter, Margaret Gravier of University City, Mo.; brother, Ralph and Claudia Tubbs of Brooksville, Fla.; two sisters, Dora and Clifford Hamilton of Brooksville, Fla., and Susan Brambley of Wikieup, Ariz.; many nieces, nephews and special friends.

The family requests that in lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Heartland Hospice or the National Park Service. Condolences may be extended to the family at www.schildknechtfh.com.

Memorial visitation will be held Tuesday, May 26, from 5 to 7 p.m. at Schildknecht Funeral Home, 301 S. Lincoln Avenue, O’Fallon.

Funeral service will be held Tuesday, May 26, at 7 p.m. at Schildknecht Funeral Home, with Rev. Ron Dickinson officiating.

Burial of his cremains will be scheduled at a later date at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery in St. Louis, with full military honors.

KRESZENZ “CENTA” CHRISTENSEN, nee Dentinger, age 80, of O’Fallon, born July 2, 1928 in Munich, Germany, the oldest of seven children, passed away Monday, May 25, at Memorial Hospital, Belleville.

Centa moved to O’Fallon in 1973, when her husband’s military career brought him and their family to Scott AFB from England. They met following World War II, during the Allied Occupation of Germany. They were married December 24, 1955 at Sembach, Germany. She was formally trained as a seamstress as a young woman in Germany.

During her husband’s military career, Centa volunteered with the Red Cross at various military installations. Since coming to the local area, she attended Shiloh United Methodist Church and volunteered at West Main Nursing Home in Mascoutah and the hospital at Scott AFB. She was instrumental in opening and operating the Country Estates Kennel in Shiloh and worked there, in addition to Christensen Dog Training, until her recent illness.

She was a kind and caring woman, devoted to her husband’s military service and raising her sons. She had an artistic talent, having received numerous accolades for her oil paintings, including the Blue Ribbon and Best of Show award at the St. Clair County Fair.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Gunner Christensen, Senior Master Sergeant, USAF (retired), who died March 1, 2004. She is survived by her two sons, Michael Christensen of Collinsville, and Chris Christensen of O’Fallon; and grandchildren, Anna and Mary Christensen.

In honor of Mrs. Christensen, memorial donations may be made to Memorial Foundation c/o Memorial Hospital, in expression of the family’s appreciation for the kindness and care shown to their mother. Condolences may be extended to the family by visiting www.wfh-ofallon.com.

Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m., Thursday, May 28, at Wolfersberger Funeral Home, 102 West Washington St., O’Fallon.

Funeral service will be held 11 a.m., Friday, May 29, at Wolfersberger Funeral Home. Interment alongside her husband will follow at 1 p.m., at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery.

Arrangements entrusted to Wolfersberger Funeral Home, O’Fallon.

DAVID JOHN NOLAN, 56, of O’Fallon, born November 14, 1952 in St. Louis, died Sunday, May 17, in O’Fallon. Mr. Nolan was a member of St. Nicholas Catholic Church and the former youth director, and was a member of the Boy Scouts of America achieving Eagle Scout. David was the former Associate Director of Housing at Washington University, former Director of Parks and Recreation in Granite City and former Assistant to the Mayor of Granite City. He was currently the Associate Director of Housing and Facilities for Illinois State University.

David was preceded in death by his mother, Bernice, nee Sudholt, Nolan.

He is survived by his wife, Janet Ellen, nee McGarrahan of O’Fallon, whom he married September 24, 1977 in Venice, Ill.; father, Richard G. Nolan of Granite City; three children; Jonathan (Megan) Nolan, Erin Nolan, Megan Nolan, all of O’Fallon; two sisters and three brothers, Larry (Jill) Nolan of University City, Mo., Rick (Carol) Nolan of Dardenne Prairie, Mo., Maureen (Bill) Schreiber of Collinsville, Jim (Linda) Nolan of Edwardsville, and Nancy (Dave) Klarich of Collinsville.

The family requests that in lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Illinois State University Housing Services Student Employee Scholarship Fund or the Siteman Cancer Center. Condolences may be extended to the family at www.schildknechtfh.com.

Memorial visitation will be held Thursday, May 21, from 10 to 11 a.m. at St. Nicholas Catholic Church.

Memorial mass will be held Thursday, May 21, at 11 a.m. at St. Nicholas Catholic Church with Monsignor William Hitpas officiating.

At the families’ request, Mr. Nolan will be cremated. Private burial will be held at Calvary Cemetery, Edwardsville.

Schildknecht Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

CHARLES MILTON SHARP, 88, passed on, Saturday, May 16, at Lebanon Care Center, where he had been a resident for the last nine years.

Born at home in O’Fallon, January 10, 1921, "Chas", as he was fondly known, was the youngest of four sons of Robert and Rena Sharp.

Charles attended O’Fallon schools until he joined the "3C" Camp during the depression. He "went a few rounds" during his time there, which was spent in Skokie Valley, Ill. Upon returning to O’Fallon, he got a job at St. Ellen Coal Mine where he worked above ground "bringin’ it out" as he would explain to those who knew him and enjoyed listening to his stories. Later he worked as a O’Fallon laborer.

Chas was well known around the drinking establishments of O’Fallon and well liked by both young and old. He loved to walk the streets of O’Fallon and could be found most mornings under the big old Sycamore tree on First Street feeding the squirrels from his hand.

There will be no service. Arrangements entrusted to Wolfersberger Funeral Home. Condolences should be expressed at www.wfh-ofallon.com.

Interment of cremated remains will occur at a later date alongside his brother at O’Fallon City Cemetery.

"Chas" – "You Were The Best"!!

LEOLA M. TITTER, nee Krump, age 95, of O’Fallon, passed away Wednesday afternoon, May 13, at Cedar Ridge Healthcare in Lebanon. She was born May 12, 1914 in Lebanon Township.

Mrs. Titter enjoyed being a homemaker and spent many hours creating craft projects for church bazaars, family and friends throughout her married life.

During her life time she was a member of the O’Fallon First United Methodist Church, the Methodist Woman’s Society where she held many offices, the Methodist Friendship Circle, Home Extension of O’Fallon, and O’Fallon Historical Society. For 35 years, Mrs. Titter attended the Illinois Homemakers Camp where she enjoyed teaching and taking part in craftmaking.

She is preceded in death by her husband of 65 years, William R. Titter; her parents, Charles and Katherine (nee Wolf) Krump; and three brothers, Ellsworth Krump, Raymond Krump and Robert Krump.

Surviving are her daughter and son-in-law, Karen Lee and Jim Maloney of O’Fallon; step-grandchildren, Danny (Stacie) Maloney and great-granddaughter, Olivia Maloney all of Gurnee, Ill.; god-children, Becky Blake of Waldorf, Md. and Donald Krump of Gig Harbor, Wash.; a cousin, Annie Arnold of Highland; and numerous nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers memorials are requested to the First United Methodist Church of O’Fallon, or to the charity of one’s choice and will be accepted at the funeral home. Condolences may be extended to the family by visiting www.wfh-ofallon.com.

Friends may call from 3 to 7 p.m., Sunday, May 17, at Wolfersberger Funeral Home, 102 W. Washington St., O’Fallon.

Funeral service will be at 10 a.m., Monday, May 18, at the funeral home, with Rev. Ron Dickinson and Rev. Joel Catlin officiating. Interment will follow at O’Fallon City Cemetery.

Arrangements entrusted to Wolfersberger Funeral Home.

LENORE CATHERINE PORTERr, 87, of Shiloh, born August 8, 1921 in Donnelson, Iowa, died Monday, May 4, at Lebanon Care Center, Lebanon. Lenore was a member of Corpus Christi Catholic Church, Corpus Christi Women’s Club, Shiloh Senior Citizens and the VFW Post 1739 Women’s Auxiliary.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Leo James and Marie Honora, nee Reddy, Pfligerstofer; husband, Floyd E. Porter; a son, Joseph P. Porter and a brother, Francis Pfligerstofer.

Lenore is survived by four children, Ann Porter of Shiloh, James L. (Lisa) Porter of Millstadt, Mary C. Porter of Belleville, John E. (Lisa) Porter of Shiloh and two grandchildren, Katherine A. Porter and Christopher J. Porter, both of Millstadt.

The family requests that in lieu of flowers, memorials be made to Corpus Christi Catholic Church Womans Club or Heartland Hospice.

Condolences may be extended to the family at www.schildknechtfh.com.

Visitation will be held Monday, May 11, from 10 to 11 a.m. at Corpus Christi Catholic Church Parish Hall in Shiloh.

Funeral mass will be held Monday, May 11, at 11 a.m. at Corpus Christi Catholic Church with Monsignor James Margason and Monsignor Carl Scherrer officiating.

Burial will be at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery, St. Louis.

Schildknecht Funeral Home, O’Fallon, is in charge of arrangements.

DONNA LEE KNIGHT, nee White, age 45, of Fairview Heights, born May 30, 1963 in Belleville, passed away Monday morning, May 4, with her family and friends surrounding her.

Donna graduated from OTHS in 1981 and attended SIUE. She was self-employed as a personal assistant and was a loving and caring mother, sister and dear friend. She was a US Army veteran, serving from 1983 – 1986 as a tactical communication systems operator and expert marksman.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Donald Lee White and Claudette, nee Napier, White; and her brother, Jack.

She is survived by her daughters, Sarah Campbell of Caseyville, LeeAnna Knight of Fairview Heights; brothers, Scot White of Carlyle and Mark (Linda) White of Jefferson City, Mo.; and her dear friend, Toni Ritter of O’Fallon.

Memorial donations in honor of Ms. Knight are suggested to her family and will be accepted at the funeral home. Condolences may be extended to the family by visiting www.wfh-ofallon.com.

Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m., Thursday, May 7, at Wolfersberger Funeral Home, 102 W. Washington St., O’Fallon. Funeral service will be at 11 a.m., Friday, May 8, at the funeral home. Military honors will be rendered by US Army and O’Fallon VFW Post 805. Interment of cremated remains will occur at a later date, alongside her parents and brother, at O’Fallon City Cemetery.

Arrangements entrusted to Wolfersberger Funeral Home.

NICHOLAS DEAN SOTIROPOULOS, age 15, of O’Fallon, born July 20, 1993 in Belleville, died on Sunday, May 3, at his residence. He was a member of Blessed Savior Lutheran Church, O’Fallon. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Telford Boyer.

He is survived by his parents, Thomas and Jody, nee Boyer, Sotiropoulos; his brothers and sisters, Sarah, Michael, Samuel and Rachel Sotiropoulos of O’Fallon; his grandparents, Dr. Peter (Betty) Sotiropoulos of Belleville; his grandmother, Joan Boyer of Odessa, Mo.; and he was a dear nephew and cousin.

Nicholas, beloved son and brother, taught us new meaning to words like courage, bravery, generosity and love. He touched lives in a way that few can. The terrible pain and sense of loss we feel is tempered by the joy of the memories of a life shared. Nicholas, we will love you always.

Nicholas would like to thank everyone who has supported him through his journey, and to his family and friends who have been with him during his illness.
Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.kasslyfuneral.com.

Memorials may be made to the Nicholas Sotiropoulos Cancer Fund and will be accepted at Kassly Mortuary.

Friends may call from 3 to 8 p.m. on Friday, May 8 at Kassly Mortuary, Fairview Heights.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, May 9, at Blessed Savior Lutheran Church, O’Fallon, with Pastor Vern Lintvedt officiating.
Per Nicholas’s wishes he will be cremated.

DIANA L. WALSH, 62, of Collinsville, born October 9, 1946 in Chicago, died Tuesday, April 21, 2009 in O’Fallon.

Diana was a homemaker and a former Sunday school teacher.

She was preceded in death by her parents Jack and Eleanor, nee Westergrinn, Wright; foster father, Ray L. Cherry and mother-in-law, Roseanna Oberlander.

Diana is survived by her husband, Thomas Walsh; four children, David Clarence Slater II and Dennis Bryan Slater, both of Collinsville, Daniel (Wendy) Pascua and Curtis Daniel Walsh, both of O’Fallon; two brothers, Richard (Colleen) Wright of New Mexico, Glenn Wright of Chicago; foster parents, Mary (Bob) Marable of Collinsville; 10 grandchildren, Dennis, David, Zachary, Catherine, Adam, Jassmine, Alexis, Jadyn, Angelina, Bryan and Blake and a great grandchild, Mykia.

Condolences may be extended to the family at www.schildknechtfh.com.

Visitation will be held Saturday, April 25, from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Schildknecht Funeral Home, 301 S. Lincoln Avenue, O’Fallon.

Funeral service will be held Saturday, April 25 at 1:30 p.m. at Schildknecht Funeral Home with Pastor Wardell Brimm officiating.

Burial will be at St. John’s Cemetery, Collinsville.

MICHAEL LAWRENCE CARMACK, 47, of Panama City, Fla., formerly of Mascoutah, born October 17, 1961 in Minot, N.D., died Monday, April 13, at Bay Medical Hospital in Panama City.

Mike was employed at Lockheed Martin in Panama City, as a military jet engine mechanic for over 15 years. He also served in the US Air Force and was honorably discharged as a Sgt. Mike was a staunch Republican and very patriotic. He was a true believer of the military system of honor and respect. His love for family and country was above reproach. He was a man with a giving and caring heart and will be missed by all that knew him.

He was preceded in death by his parents, William L. “Larry” and Jacqueline, nee Nevard, Carmack.

Mike is survived by his significant other, Elizabeth Grace of Panama City; a brother, Gary Carmack of Orlando, Fla.; two sisters, Leslie (Edward) Dellamano of Belleville, Susan (Ed Kovalski) George of Swansea; two nieces, Rachel Carmack and Isabell Dellamano; and a nephew, Clifford Dellamano.

The family requests that in lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to ALS. Condolences may be extended to the family at www.schildknechtfh.com.

Visitation will be held Sunday, April 19, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Schildknecht Funeral Home, 301 S. Lincoln Avenue, O’Fallon.

Funeral procession will leave Monday, April 20, at 8:45 a.m. from Schildknecht Funeral Home for a 10 a.m. graveside service at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery, St. Louis.

BETTY JANE DRESSEL, nee Mantle, age 77, lifelong resident of O’Fallon, passed away Tuesday, April 14, at Rosewood Care Center in Swansea.

Mrs. Dressel worked as a data clerk at General American Life Insurance in St. Louis. She also worked at O’Fallon Township High School as a clerical aide and in the cafeteria while her daughter was younger, allowing her free summers and holidays. She was a member of O’Fallon United Church of Christ and was past president of VFW Post 805 Auxiliary.

She and her husband had spent many winters in Brownsville, Texas as “snowbirds,” providing great memories of their RV travels. Betty was a loving wife and a devoted mother.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Ira Walton Mantle and Ina Emma, nee Bevirt, Mantle; and sister, Jean Ahring.

She is survived by her loving husband, Norman, whom she married February 10, 1951; her daughter, Beverly Dressel of O’Fallon; sister, Delores Lysakowski of O’Fallon; brother-in-law, Edward (Joan) Dressel of O'Fallon; nieces, nephews, cousins, and special god-daughter and niece Cindy Wolf of O’Fallon.

Memorial donations in honor of Mrs. Dressel are suggested to O’Fallon United Church of Christ or Hospice of Southern Illinois and will be accepted at the funeral home.

Condolences may be extended to the family by visiting www.wfh-ofallon.com.

Friends may call from 12:30 to 3 p.m., Friday April 17, at Wolfersberger Funeral Home, 102 W. Washington St., O’Fallon.

Funeral service will be at 3 p.m., Friday April 17, with Rev. Jack Spratte officiating. Interment will follow at O’Fallon City Cemetery.

Arrangements entrusted to Wolfersberger Funeral Home, O’Fallon.

NIDRA L. LURTZ, nee Schwarz, age 92, lifelong resident of O’Fallon, passed away Tuesday, April 14, at Eden Village in Glen Carbon. She was surrounded by her friends, her caregivers and her family.

Mrs. Lurtz was a member of O’Fallon United Church of Christ, the church’s Women’s Guild, and was a 59-year member of O’Fallon Woman’s Club, Inc. She was a member of O’Fallon Chapter 487 Order of Eastern Star. She was a graduate of O’Fallon Township High School and attended William Wood College in Fulton, Mo.

Nidra was a great cook and she loved to bake for her neighbors, family and church; her apple pie was the best.

Nidra loved flowers and a beautiful spring day. Above all else, she loved her family; her grandchildren and great-grandchildren were very special to her.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Clarence John Lurtz, whom she married June 26, 1938, who passed away August 8, 1996; her parents, Leonhard and Hazel, nee Verbeek, Schwarz; and sister, LaDoris Glenn.

She is survived by her children, Steven (Patricia) Lurtz of Caseyville, and Susan (Mike) Cook of O’Fallon; four grandchildren, Shannon (Mari) Lurtz; Meghan (Carl) King, Alyssa (Jeremy) Kellhofer, and Aleah Cook; and five great-grandchildren, Hanna, Michael, and Kate Lurtz, Isabel King, and Noah Kellhofer; and brother-in-law, Clyde “Tex” Glenn.

Memorial donations in honor of Mrs. Lurtz are suggested to the O’Fallon United Church of Christ Music Department, 206 W. Adams St., O’Fallon, IL 62269 or to Eden Village – Wetzel Wing, 400 St. Station Rd., Glen Carbon, IL 62034. Condolences may be extended to the family by visiting www.wfh-ofallon.com.

All visitation and funeral services will be private. Interment will be at O’Fallon City Cemetery, alongside her husband.

Arrangements entrusted to Wolfersberger Funeral Home, O’Fallon.

EVERETT T. "MAC" MCGINNIS, 88, of O'Fallon, born Monday, January 17, 1921, in Huntsville, Mo., died Tuesday, April 14 at Memorial Hospital in Belleville, with his family at his side.

Mr. McGinnis was a retired Chief Master Sergeant for U. S. Air Force, with over 30 years of service; project administrator for Callaway Nuclear Plant; and a former alderman of the City of O'Fallon for 6 years.

He was a member of First United Methodist Church in O'Fallon; Huntsville, Mo. Lodge 30 AF & AM, Scottish Rite Bodies and received honorary 33rd degree in 1971 in Philadelphia; Ainad Shrine, past president of Dania Shrine Club, past Commander of Legion of Honor and recipient of the Citation of Honor for Distinguished Services award in 1991, Emeritus Potentate Aid, Southern Illinois Court 86 ROJ, Life Member of Mid-Pacific Chapter 10 Order of Eastern Star in Honolulu, Hawaii, past Associate Guardian of Bethal 4 Jobs Daughters in Honolulu, Hawaii; American Legion Post 2910; and O'Fallon Homecoming Association.

He was preceded in death by daughter, Sandra Lee Skafidas; parents, John J. and Mollie M. nee Chesser, McGinnis; Niece, Patty McGinnis.

Surviving are his wife, Marilynn nee Tweet, McGinnis; daughter, Teri (Ray) Rohr of O'Fallon; brother, Dr. James P. (Lyla Jean) McGinnis of Moberly, Mo.; son-in-law, Dr. Thomas (Sylvia) Skafidas of Stone Mountain, Ga.; grandchildren, Alan Everett Rohr of O'Fallon, Mackenzie Raymond Rohr of O'Fallon, Jennifer (David) McCall of Mesa, Ariz., Shannon Devine of Gilbert, Ariz.; great grandchildren, Alex, Andrew and Elizabeth McCall, Macy, Max and Melia Devine; nephew, David (Marsha) Smith of Rolla, Mo.

Memorials may be made to the Shriners Hospital for Children or Southern Illinois 32 Degree Masonic Learning Center. Visitation: Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m., Friday, April 17 at the Kurrus Funeral Home, Belleville.

There will be a walk through by the Legion of Honor at 7 p.m. followed by the Jester's at 7:13 p.m. A Masonic service will be held at 7:30 p.m.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, April 18, at Kurrus Funeral Home Chapel, with Rev. Ron Dickinson officiating. Interment will follow at O'Fallon City Cemetery in O'Fallon.

ROBERT E. BODE, 91, of O’Fallon, born April 7, 1918 in St. Louis, died Wednesday, April 15 at Cedar Ridge Health Care Center, Lebanon.

Bob was a member of O’Fallon United Church of Christ, served on the Consistory for four years and was a member of the Fifty Plus Club. Bob worked for the Key Company in E. St. Louis, for 16 years, was an alderman, for the City of O’Fallon from 1957-1963 and the O’Fallon city clerk from 1963-1981. He was also a member of the O’Fallon Historical Society and served meals for R.S.V.P. for 5 1⁄2 years.

Bob was preceded in death by his parents, Emil and Bernetta, nee Joseph, Bode; wife, Martha G. “Sis”, nee Schildknecht, Bode; a daughter, Kathleen Ann Bode; son, Robert David Bode; and a brother, Howard Bode.

He is survived by a son, John P. (Joy) Bode of O’Fallon; a granddaughter, Kathleen Bode of O’Fallon; a sister, Jane (Robert) Ries of Mt. Laurel, N.J.; a sister-in-law, Lois Bode of O’Fallon; nieces and nephews.

The family requests that in lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the O’Fallon United Church of Christ. Condolences may be extended to the family at www.schildknechtfh.com.

Visitation will be held Friday, April 17, from 5 to 8 p.m. at Schildknecht Funeral Home, 301 S. Lincoln Avenue, O’Fallon.

Funeral service will be held Saturday, April 18, at 10 a.m. at O’Fallon United Church of Christ with Rev. Jack Spratte officiating.

Burial will be at O’Fallon City Cemetery, O’Fallon.

MIKE TROKEY, 60, of O’Fallon, born October 5, 1948, in E. St. Louis, died Tuesday, April 14.

Mike was a laborer for Local 670 in O’Fallon for 25 years and was the field representative. He was also a member of the Meat Cutters Local 434, and enjoyed hunting mushrooms, fishing and just being outdoors. He truly loved spending time with his family and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Isaac L. “Ike” and Shirley L., nee Cook, Trokey; a brother, John Trokey; a sister, Patricia Lynn Mueller; mother-in-law, Nell, nee Carroll, Mallard; and a brother-in-law, Jack Mallard.

Mike is survived by his wife Cheryl A., nee Mallard, Trokey of O’Fallon; children, Mark of Carlyle, Elizabeth of Belleville, Michelle of Belleville, Christopher Lanxon of O’Fallon; four sisters and three brothers, Jacqueline Suzanne (Gino) Capello of Lebanon, Laura (Dave) Owens of New Baden, Joyce (Tom) Overton of Belleville Elizabeth (Tim) Wise of Ft. Myers, Fla., Richard (Melinda) Trokey of Steeleville, Ill., Stephen (Constance) Trokey of Breese, Kenneth (Jeannie) Trokey of Trenton father-in-law, Jack W. Mallard of O’Fallon; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, William “Bill” Mallard of O’Fallon, Mike (Peggy) Mallard of Swansea, Richard Mallard of Germantown, Merry Mallard of O’Fallon, Sue (Kenneth) Horne of Pikeville, N.C., Terri (Roy) Vice of Collierville, Tenn.; an aun,t Dorothy Cook of Belleville; ex-wife, Deborah (Jake) Skinner of Summerfield; 13 grandchildren, many nieces, nephews and dear friends.

The family requests that in lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Trokey Grandchildren Educational Trust at Bank of O’Fallon. Condolences may be extended to the family at www.schildknechtfh.com.

Visitation will be held Saturday, April 18, from 9 to 11:30 a.m. at Schildknecht Funeral Home, 301 S. Lincoln Avenue, O’Fallon.

Memorial service will be held Saturday, April 18, at 11:30 a.m. at the funeral home with a Laborers walk-thru at 10 a.m.

At Mike’s request, his body will be cremated.

JEAN LANDON DOLAN, born Shirley Jean Landon on January 29, 1932 in Janesville, Wisc., died Sunday, April 12, in Lebanon where she had spent the last few months of her life.

Jean married James O. Johnson in January 1954 in Galesburg, Ill. and the couple raised four daughters, Jamie (Hester McCosh) Johnson Ziegler of Chillicothe, Ill., Janet (Duane Esarey) Johnson of Raleigh, N.C., Jennifer (Tony) Peach of Shiloh, and Julie (Chris Benjamin) Johnson of Marietta, Ga. She later married John Dolan in January 1980 welcoming a step-son J. Michael (Nancy) Dolan. Her sister, Joyce (Dave) Goff of Galesburg also survives.

She was preceded in death by both Jim and John as well as her parents, Clyde R. and Desdemona D. Landon; and one sister, Joan C. (Fred) McGahey.

Grandma Dolan to six, Tom Dolan, Drew Ziegler, John Wittle, Beth Dolan, Julia Peach, Sam Peach; two great-grand daughters, Ashley and Stephanie Dolan as well as three nieces, three nephews, and several great nieces and nephews.

A 1949 graduate of Galesburg High School and a graduate of Western Illinois University (McComb) where she earned both bachelors and masters degrees.

“Ms. J” was a favorite teacher in Galesburg Schools particularly Silas Willard and finally Gale Middle School where she loved her sixth grade science classroom. She joined the Girl Scouts as a child and stayed active for more than 40 years – as a troop leader, neighborhood chairman and finally a camp director for the Shabonee Council.

After retirement, Jean and John traveled and spent many summers camping and fishing with their grandchildren. She was an avid bridge player and was a volunteer for the Carl Sandburg College Literacy Society where she taught adults to read and later specialized in helping foreign nurses become proficient in English so that they could nurse in the United States.

Jean remained best friends with her sister, Joyce and with several of their GHS friends who formed “The Nifty Nine” and vacationed together once their children were grown.

A memorial service is being planned at Hinchcliff Pearson West in Galesburg with a date yet to be set. A virtual memorial is being arranged by her nephew, Dean Goff at the Preston Hanley Funeral Home in Pekin, www.preston-hanley.com, where photos of her life will be available for viewing on-line. The family asks that in lieu of flowers donations be made to the Carl Sandburg College Literacy Society.

Schildknecht Funeral Home, O’Fallon, was in charge of local arrangements.

LOVETTA W. “BABE” WULFEKUHLER, 82, of Fairview Heights, born October 3, 1926, in Collinsville, died Saturday, April 11. Lovetta worked as a machine operator at Nabisco and had attended St. John’s United Church of Christ in Fairview Heights.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Henry C. and Lucy F. Wulfekuhler (nee Stolle); two brothers, Henry W. R. and John Wulfekuhler; two sisters, Lucilla A. Wulfekuhler and Luverta Hinterthuer.

She is survived by a nephew, Elmer W. Hinterthuer of O’Fallon; a niece, Janet Lepes of Belleville; and a great nephew, Charlie Hinterthuer of Belleville.

Memorials may be made the charity of the donor’s choice. Condolences may be extended to the family at www.schildknechtfh.com.

Visitation was held Tuesday, April 14 at Schildknecht Funeral Home in O’Fallon.

Funeral service was Tuesday, April 14 at the funeral home with Rev. Georgia White-Kisslring officiating.

Burial will be at St. John’s Cemetery in Collinsville.

JOSEPH W. HUBBARD, 83, of O’Fallon, born April 3, 1926 in O’Fallon, died Thursday, April 9, at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital, Belleville.

Joe graduated from O’Fallon Township High School in 1944. After graduation, he enlisted in the Navy and fought during World War II and received several medals. After returning from the war, Joe married Betty Whitehead in June of 1947.

He served as a Justice of the Peace for eight years, Alderman from 1969-1977, Township Trustee from 1957-1977 and 2005 to present, and was a founding and charter member of the O’Fallon Jaycees. As a Jaycee, he helped start O’Fallon’s first little league baseball league, as well as coached for many years. He was a lifelong member of First United Methodist Church of O’Fallon, a member of the O’Fallon Sesquicentennial Committee, 50 year member of the Masons, Scottish Rite and Shriners, lifetime member of both the O’Fallon Sportsman Club and American Legion, a charter and founding member of both the Shiloh Valley Bassmasters and O’Fallon Bass Casters, a member of the O’Fallon YMCA and O’Fallon Senior Citizens Club and was the 2007 O’Fallon Chamber of Commerce Recipient Award for Volunteerism. He was also self-employed as an owner and salesman for Air Hydraulics in St. Louis, Mo.

Joe was preceded in death by his parents Joseph E. and Mary G., nee Campbell, Hubbard.

He is survived by his loving wife, of nearly 62 years, Betty Jane, nee Whitehead, Hubbard; two sons, Craig (Claudia) Hubbard and Eric (Debbie) Hubbard; four grandchildren, Joele (Ken) Pinkerton, Lauren Hubbard, Nathan (Autymn) Hubbard, Emilee Hubbard; a great granddaughter, Kailee Hubbard, all of O’Fallon; and numerous cousins.

The family requests that in lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to First United Methodist Church or Shriners Hospital for Children.

Condolences may be extended to the family at www.schildknechtfh.com.

Visitation will be held Monday, April 13, from 3 to 8 p.m. at Schildknecht Funeral Home, 301 S. Lincoln Avenue, O’Fallon. There will be an O’Fallon Senior Citizens Service held at 6 p.m. and a Masonic Service held at 7 p.m.

Funeral service will be held Tuesday, April 14, at 10 a.m. at First United Methodist Church with Rev. Ron Dickinson and Rev. Joel Catlin officiating.

Burial will be at O’Fallon City Cemetery.

Stephen Moreland, 84, of O’Fallon, born September 9, 1924, in Cincinnati, Ohio, died Thursday, April 9, at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital, Belleville.

Steve earned his Bachelor of Science Degree at the University of Illinois and also attended the University of Maryland. He served in the US Navy and was an active duty Naval Flight Officer. He worked in Civil Service as a human factors/industrial engineer, designing aircraft cockpits. He was a member of the Soaring Society of America in Highland, and a Boy Scout Troop Chairman in BelAir, Maryland. Steve was also the owner/operator of Schwinn Pedal In, in O’Fallon, for 12 years.

Steve was preceded in death by his parents, wife Miriam E., nee Holden, Moreland and a son Stephen Moreland.

He is survived by six sons, Michael (Ria) Moreland of Crystal Lake, Ill., Thomas (Tracy) Moreland of Lebanon, Richard (Marie) Moreland of New Orleans, La., Douglas (Luella) Moreland of Lincoln, Ill., Kenneth (Elizabeth) Moreland of O’Fallon, Ill., Anthony (Gina) Moreland of Ft. Worth, Texas; and six grandchildren, T.J., Jennifer, Phillip, Zachary, Andrew and Melissa Moreland.

Memorials in honor of Steve, may be made to the American Cancer Society. Condolences may be extended to the family at www.schildknechtfh.com.

Visitation will be held Monday, April 13, from 4 to 7 p.m. at Schildknecht Funeral Home, 301 S. Lincoln Avenue, O’Fallon.

Funeral service will be Monday, April 13, at 7 p.m. at the funeral home with Rev. Georgia White-Kisslring officiating.

After all services, Mr. Moreland’s’ body will be cremated, with burial of the cremains to be held at a later date at Mt. Calvary Cemetery, Shiloh.

NATHAN JOHN KYLE, 27, of O’Fallon, born June 22, 1981 in Portland, Ore., died Sunday, April 5.

Kyle had been employed at Home Nursery in Edwardsville as the nursery manager in the ornamental plants division.

He is survived by his father, John Martin Kyle, mother Beth Elaine, nee Stephens, Kyle and dear friends, Craig Shelly, Theresa Shelly and Donald Shelly.

At the family’s request, Nathan’s body was cremated.

Schildknecht Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

LORRAINE JOHNSON, nee Kolp, 88, of O’Fallon and formerly of Lombard, Ill., died Tuesday, April 7, at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital, Belleville.

Mrs. Johnson retired from Marshall Fields Department Store as assistant manager of the intimate apparel department.

She was preceded in death by her parents Adolph and Frances, nee Makney, Kolp and husband, Bruce Johnson.

Lorraine is survived by a daughter, Karen Leonard of O’Fallon; a son, Bruce G. (Marie) Johnson Jr. of Jewell, Iowa; two grandchildren, Kristen (Simon) Bossler, Ben (Camie) Leonard; and three great grandchildren, Sierra Bossler, Bernard Bossler and Adelaide Leonard.

Visitation will be held Friday, April 10, from 10 to 11 a.m. at Schildknecht Funeral Home, O’Fallon.

Funeral service will be held Friday, April 10, at 11 a.m., at the funeral home.

Burial will be at O’Fallon City Cemetery.

Schildknecht Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

MAJOR BILLY D. BAINTER, retired, 67, of Shiloh, born October 20, 1941 in Macomb, died Tuesday, April 7, at Memorial Care Center, Belleville.

Billy married Sharon Baumgardner on July 28, 1963 at the Church of the Nazarene in Macomb. He attended Western Illinois University, Macomb, graduating in 1964 with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Mathematics/Physics and also attended the University of Oklahoma, Norman, Okla., graduating in 1973 with a Master of Science Degree in Meteorology with an emphasis in Numerical/Computer Modeling. He had also been enrolled in the Master Degree Program at Troy State University, European Division in Computer Information Science. He served in the US Air Force, as a meteorologist, for 20 years, retiring as a Major.

Billy was a good and kind hearted man, drawing all near to him with his gentle spirit. He dearly loved his family, especially the grandkids, never complained, was courageous and a fighter to the end.

Billy was preceded in death by his parents, Floyd and Wilma, nee Haulk, Bainter and a brother in infancy.

He is survived by his loving wife of nearly 46 years, Sharon, nee Baumgardner, Bainter of Shiloh, three daughters, Diane (William) Kemp of Shiloh, Kari (Jon) Stacy of Shiloh, Stacy (Tim) Mathis of Lebanon; three brothers, Dan (Jacqueline) Bainter of Belleville, Joe (Millie) Bainter of Macomb, Terry (Patti) Bainter of Rockford; a brother-in-law, George Baumgardner of Henderson, Tenn.; five grandchildren, Mary Kemp, Kristie Kemp, Ryan Kemp, Kathryn Stacy, Skylar Mathis; special friends, Jr. (Sandy) Mathis and numerous nieces and nephews.

A special thanks to all the staff at the Memorial Care Center in Belleville for the compassionate care given to Billy and his family. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Mamie O. Stookey School. Condolences may be extended to the family at www.schildknechtfh.com.

Visitation will be held Wednesday, April 8, from 5 to 8 p.m. at Schildknecht Funeral Home, 301 S. Lincoln Avenue, O’Fallon.

Funeral service will be Thursday, April 9, at 10 a.m. at the funeral home with Brother Russell officiating. Burial will be at Shiloh City Cemetery.

CORA RACHELLE DAHLGREN, infant daughter of Erik David and Jennifer Lind (nee Nelson) Dahlgren, of O’Fallon, was born Tuesday, March 31, at 10:29 a.m.; six pounds,13 ounces; 20 inches long. She was perfect except for her heart She died peacefully in the arms of her parents on Wednesday, April 1, at 8:02 p.m., surrounded by people who love her. Cora knew only love.

In addition to her parents, she is survived by her brother, Gabriel Dahlgren; grandparents, Daniel and Mary Hornsey of Alton, Randy Nelson and wife, Jean Snowbarger of Huntsville, Ala., David and Patricia Dahlgren of Duluth, Minn., and great-grandparents, Evan Nelson and Betty Hornsey, both of Alton, and Sigvald and Betty Monsaas of Duluth, Minn.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Cora’s memory to American Heart Association and will be accepted at the funeral home. Condolences may be extended to the family by visiting www.wfh-ofallon.com.

Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m., Wednesday, April 8, and from 9 to 10 a.m., Thursday, April 9 at Wolfersberger Funeral Home, 102 W. Washington Street, O’Fallon.

Funeral service is at 10 a.m. Thursday, April 9 at the funeral home. Burial will follow at O’Fallon City Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to Wolfersberger Funeral Home, O’Fallon.

GEORGE M. MADER, 84, of Belleville, born June 12, 1924 in New Albany, Ind., died Wednesday, April 1, in Belleville.

George was a member of Faith Lutheran Church in O’Fallon and had been employed at Panelmatic in the shipping and receiving department. He umpired until 1971, for adult softball leagues, was a bowler, bowling on a variety of leagues and enjoyed watching any sport. George was a Chicago Cubs and Chicago Bears fan and an excellent storyteller. He led a colorful life, believing life should always be an adventure.

George was preceded in death by his parents John and Maria, nee Egan, Mader; a daughter, Donna Saxion; two grandchildren, Robert D. Mader and Paul Koller; and two brothers, John and “Augie”.

He is survived by his wife, Mary A., nee Soucek, Mader, whom he married July 1, 1979 in Chicago; five children, Janet Hernandez of Belleville, Robert Mader of San Diego, Calif., Mike (Karen) Mader of Chicago, Jean Koller of Bolivar, Mo., John (Diane) Strojia of Belleville; a sister, Sarah Elizabeth MacTrinder of Chicago; 21 grandchildren; Ana, Devon, J.W., Samantha, Vinnie, Brianna, Stephen, Sarah, Caleb, Josh, Ashley, Corey, John, Michael, Morgan, Jessie, Rochelle, Sandy, Chelsea, Katie, Ashlee; a great grandchild, Enrique; nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews and many dear friends.

The family requests that memorials, in honor of George, be made to Faith Lutheran Church or BEACON. Condolences may be extended to the family at www.schildknechtfh.com.

Visitation will be held Friday, April 3, from 4 to 7 p.m. at Faith Lutheran Church, 520 E. Hwy 50, O’Fallon.

Funeral service will be held Friday, April 3, at 7 p.m. at Faith Lutheran Church with Pastor Robert Downs and Pastor Freda Snyder officiating.

After all services, George’s body will be cremated with interment at Memory Gardens and Mausoleums, Arlington Heights, Ill.

Schildknecht Funeral Home, O’Fallon was in charge of the arrangements.

ALICE JOSEPHINE TIPPIN, age 89, of O'Fallon, passed away March 28, 2009. Services are pending with Wolfersberger Funeral Home, O'Fallon.

BERNADINE E. SCHAU, 71, of O’Fallon, born February 9, 1938 in Lebanon, died Saturday, March 28, in O’Fallon. She was a member of The O’Fallon United Church of Christ, and the O’Fallon Fire Department Women’s Auxiliary.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Cletus W. Schau Jr.; mother, Ruth Hasemann (nee Randant); infant son, Cletus Campbell Schau and a brother, Norman Leroy Hasemann.

Bernadine is survived by her father, Raymond Hasemann of O’Fallon; daughters, LuAnn (Larry) Henry, Laurie (Jeff) McCoy, both of O’Fallon; sister, Eldoris (Grant) Votrain of O’Falon; brother, Cletus (Patty) Hasemann of Troy; sister in law, Lois Andricks of O’Fallon; three grandchildren, Thomas Wayne Henry, Elizabeth Ann Henry and Nicholas Michael Thomas McCoy, all of O’Fallon; and numerous nieces and nephews.

The family requests that memorials be made to the O’Fallon Fire Department or to the family. Condolences may be extended to the family at www.schildknechtfh.com.

Visitation will be held Tuesday, March 31, from 4 to 8 p.m. at Schildknecht Funeral Home, 301 S. Lincoln Avenue, O’Fallon.

Funeral service will be held Wednesday, April 1, at 10 a.m. at Schildknecht Funeral Home with Rev. Dr. Martha Thierheimer officiating. Burial will be at O’Fallon City Cemetery.

WILLIAM R. "BILL" HOXWORTH SR., 91, of Belleville, born May 25, 1917, in Cleveland, Tenn., died Friday, March 20 at Four Fountains Convalescent Center, Belleville.

Mr. Hoxworth was a 21-year veteran of the U.S. Air Force, serving in both World War II and the Korean War. He later worked in civil service. Bill enjoyed traveling, flying, and singing.

He was preceded in death by his parents, B.A. and Mary, nee Gates, Hoxworth.

Surviving are two daughters and a son, Sherrie Huffman of Mattoon, Ill., Bill Jr. (Irene) Hoxworth and Tami Hoxworth-Gould, both of Denver, Colo.; four grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

Memorials may be made to the O’Fallon Veterans Memorial, c/o Beth Reidelberger, P. O. Box 406, O’Fallon, IL 62269, or to Unity Hospice.

Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.rennerfh.com.

Friends may call from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 24, at George Renner & Sons Funeral Home, Belleville.

Funeral services will be held at 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 24, at the funeral home.

Burial will be at Lake Park Cemetery, Youngstown, Ohio.

Arrangements by George Renner & Sons Funeral Home, Belleville.

Louise Scharringhausen, 78, of O’Fallon, born April 10, 1930 in O’Fallon, died Thursday, March 19, at Memorial Hospital, Belleville. She was a member of Faith Lutheran Church and had also worked briefly at Wood Bakery as a bookkeeper. Louise was a loving wife, mother, and a truly devoted grandmother and great grandmother.

She was preceded in death by her parents, James and Louise Dolly, nee Schemp, Carson; a sister, Kathryn Carroll; and two brothers, Ralph and James “Sonny” Carson.

Louise is survived by her husband, Kenneth Scharringhausen, whom she married September 10, 1949; four children, Michael “Mike” (Ellen) Scharringhausen of Monument, Colo., Jeff (Annamarie) Scharringhausen of Troy, Mary (Gary) Lickenbrock of O’Fallon, Mark (Crissy) Scharringhausen of O’Fallon; a brother-in-law, Robert Scharringhausen of Belleville; sister-in-law, Helen Scharringhausen of Swansea; seven grandchildren, Amy Scharringhausen of Colo., Matthew (Ashley) Lickenbrock of St. Louis, Mo., Sairee (Craig) Knabe of Highland, Kory Scharringhausen of Colo., David Lickenbrock of Chicago, Erica Scharringhausen of Troy, Elliott Scharringhausen of O’Fallon; two great grandchildren, Ellah Scharringhausen of Colo., Jacob Lickenbrock of St. Louis, many nieces and nephews.

The family requests that in lieu of flowers, memorials be made to Hospice of Southern Illinois or the Humane Society. Condolences may be extended to the family at www.schildknechtfh.com.

Visitation will be held Monday, March 23, from 5 to 8 p.m. at Schildknecht Funeral Home, 301 S. Lincoln Avenue, O’Fallon.

Funeral service will be held Tuesday, March 24, at 10 a.m. at Schildknecht Funeral Home with Pastor Freda Snyder officiating.

Burial will be at Lakeview Memorial Gardens, Fairview Heights.

WAYNE J. HAUKAPP, age 61, of O’Fallon, born April 14, 1947 in Highland, to Robert and Rita, nee Siegel, Haukapp, passed away Wednesday morning, March 18.

Wayne’s family moved to O’Fallon when he was a small boy; he graduated from Althoff Catholic High School and entered the US Army soon after graduation. He was a veteran of the Vietnam Conflict. Wayne married Marilyn G. Steinkoenig of Highland on February 22, 1968. Mr. Haukapp worked as an over-the-road and local truck driver for many years.

In the late 1980’s, Wayne assumed the manager position at the American Legion Fischer Solis Post 137 in O’Fallon. Under his leadership, Post 137 was instrumental in providing support to various local charities and organizations. He was awarded a citizenship award by the O’Fallon Police Department for his generosity and support of the DARE Program in O’Fallon. He was a member of the Sgt. Charles A. Fricke VFW Post 805 in O’Fallon and an honorary member of the OUSART.

Wayne loved his family greatly and will be dearly missed.

He was preceded in death by his father Robert Haukapp and sister Donna Haukapp.

He is survived by his wife, Marilyn G. Haukapp, of O’Fallon; children, Michael (Susan) Haukapp of Roswell, Ga., and Cynthia Cremeens of O’Fallon; mother, Rita Haukapp, of O’Fallon; sisters, Diane (Richard) Williams of Trenton, Darlene (Michael) Mayden of O’Fallon; brother, Russell (Marilyn) Haukapp of St. Jacob; and three grandchildren, Jacqueline E. Welker, Justin R. Welker, and Harley Abigail Haukapp.

Memorials in honor of Mr. Haukapp are requested to the American Cancer Society and will be accepted at the funeral home. Condolences may be extended to the family by visiting www.wfh-ofallon.com.

Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday, March 20, at Wolfersberger Funeral Home, 102 W. Washington St., O’Fallon.

Funeral procession will depart the funeral home at 9:45 for a 10 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial, Saturday, March 21, at St. Clare of Assisi Catholic Church with Rev. William Hitpas presiding. Interment will follow at Mount Calvary Catholic Cemetery, Shiloh, with military honors.

Arrangements entrusted to Wolfersberger Funeral Home, O’Fallon.

EVERETT R. “BUD” PFEIFFER, age 84, of O’Fallon, born July 1, 1924 to Cyril and Marie (nee Feder) Pfeiffer, passed away Tuesday, March 10, 2009.

He attended Cathedral Catholic High School, where he played football. He was a licensed private pilot and participated in recreational boxing as a young man. He farmed most of his life and also worked as a tire inspector for Firestone Tire & Rubber Co. He was a faithful member of St. Clare Catholic Church and a charter member of Knights of Columbus Council 4239. He was a loving father and grandfather, and found great joy in watching his grandchildren’s sporting activities.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his first wife of nearly 40 years Georgia (nee Taylor) Pfeiffer, and his second wife, Natalie (nee Coyle) Pfeiffer.

He is survived by his children, Robert J. (Barbara) Pfeiffer, Steven J. Pfeiffer, Joanne M. (Jeff) Lauber, all of O’Fallon; and Michael L. (Sharon) Pfeiffer of Springfield, Ill; and his sister, Rita Wandro of O’Fallon. Also surviving are his grandchildren, Bobbie Jo (Beau) Brown, Steven M. Pfeiffer, Matt L. (special friend Laura Cox) Lauber, Christopher T. Pfeiffer, Alex Pfeiffer, Jeannette M. Pfeiffer, and Kayla D. Pfeiffer; and six great grandchildren.

Memorials in honor of Mr. Pfeiffer are requested to Glenn Schott Scholarship Fund at Althoff Catholic High School, 5401 West Main St., Belleville, Ill. 62226 or may be accepted at the funeral home. Condolences may be extended to the family by visiting www.wfh-ofallon.com.

Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday, March 12, and 10 to 10:45 a.m. Friday, March 13, at Wolfersberger Funeral Home.

Funeral procession will depart the funeral home at 10:45 a.m., for a 11 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial, Friday, March 13 at St. Clare Catholic Church in Shiloh. Interment will follow at Green Mount Cemetery, Belleville.

Arrangements entrusted to Wolfersberger Funeral Home, O’Fallon.

ARA EGHIGIAN, JR. age 83, of Belleville, born October 6, 1925 in East St. Louis, passed away Wednesday evening, March 4.

He earned his degree from the former Park College in Parkville, Missouri, majoring in Economics. Ara was an Air Force veteran of World War II, flying on many bombing missions as an aerial gunner. For many years, he worked in the family dry-cleaning business, Masters Cleaners, in East St. Louis. He later worked in medical sales and supplies. He was a talented artist, particularly in oils and acrylics. After his retirement in 1973, he took up the hobby of woodworking and became an accomplished woodworker.

He was preceded in death by his parents Ara Eghigian, Sr., and Ester, nee Vartanian, Eghigian.

He is survived by his wife of almost 56 years, Frances Rose, nee Shangler, Eghigian, of Belleville, whom he married March 14, 1953; daughter Syrune Eghigian of Naples, Fla., and two sons, Ara (Kathleen Baca) Eghigian, III and Dr. David (Jennifer) Eghigian, all of O’Fallon. Also surviving are his grandchildren, Courtney (Aaron) Klemme, and Lindsey Eghigian, of Belleville; Connor and Madison Eghigian, Matthew and Thomas Baca, all of O’Fallon; great-grandson Kye Joshua Holbrook; one brother; two sisters, a niece and nephew.

Memorials in honor of Mr. Eghigian are requested to the Disabled American Veterans, 2 Drawbridge Road, Suite 11, Springfield, Ill. 62704, or to the charity of one’s choice.

Condolences may be extended to the family by visiting www.wfh-ofallon.com.

A private committal service will be held at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery, with full military honors.

Arrangements entrusted to Wolfersberger Funeral Home, O’Fallon.

CASSANDRA RENEE WEBBER, age 22 of Columbus, Ohio passed away suddenly on Saturday February 28. Cassie is a native of O’Fallon, where she attended O’Fallon public schools for most of her life.

She was instrumental in starting the Gay/Straight Alliance at O’Fallon High School, participated on the bowling league and played softball for many years on the O’Fallon Park League.

Cassie was in the Girl Scouts for many years until she moved to Jackson Mich.

She graduated from Napoleon High School in 2004. Cassie was a graduate of Jackson Community College, where she was a member of the Forensics Team. She also was a 2008 graduate of Ferris State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice. Cassy worked for the T.S.A. at Port Columbus International Airport.

She is survived by her father Charles (Pam) Webber, mother Deborah (Peggy Trumble) Campbell, brothers William and James Webber, sisters Veronica and Elise Webber, grandfather Byron Webber, grandmother Mrs. Gene Kleen, aunts, uncles and many other family members including: The Trumbles, Ayers, Saplin and Kornreich families.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 1 p.m., Saturday March 7, at First Congregational UCC, 120 North Jackson, Jackson MI, 49201 with Rev. Dr. Julie Kilmen officiating.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions be made to The Edge Foundation at www.edgefoundation.org in Cassie's memory.

Please visit www.schoedinger.com to share a memory or to express condolences.

CHARLES A. MORRILL, 76, of Carmi, passed away Tuesday, Feb. 24 at St. Mary’s Medical Center in Evansville, Ind.

He was born April 16, 1932 in Emma Township, Ill., the son of Allen Lincoln and Veulah Marie (Howell) Morrill. He married Zelma Louise Healy September 2, 1952.

He was a U.S. Air Force veteran of the Korean War and an electrical high line construction worker.

Surviving are his wife of 56 years, Zelma Morrill of Carmi; two sons and daughters in law, Michael A. and Terrie Morrill of O’Fallon and Lee A. and Sherrie Morrill of Paducah, Ky.; and two grandchildren, Sam and Andy Morrill.

A memorial service was held Thursday, Feb. 26 at the Campbell Funeral Home in Carmi with Rev. Dr. Harrison L. Peyton officiating.

Memorial gifts may be given in Charles’ name to the American Lung Association and will be accepted at the Campbell Funeral Home, 609 W. Main St., Carmi, Ill., 62821.

CARL JOHN DE VARD, JR., age 73, of Marion, Ill, passed away at 9:00 p.m. Saturday, February 28, in Magna, Utah at the home of his son, Joshua.

He was born in Oak Park, Ill. on May 2, 1935, the son of Carl John DeVard, Sr. and Beulah Marguerite (Lewis) DeVard.

Carl was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints located south of West Frankfort, Ill.

He attended Southern Illinois University in Carbondale where he was the campus photographer. As a young man Carl joined the U.S. Air Force Reserves and served as a medical specialist which was the organization that later developed into Physicians Assistants.

His professional career included contracting and carpentry. He owned a construction business and collected many different woodworking tools. Carl also enjoyed buying and selling real estate. He worked for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints as a mechanic, maintaining and upgrading many church buildings throughout Southern Illinois.

Throughout his life Carl was very involved with the Boy Scouts of America and spent a lot of time outdoors hiking, camping, spelunking, and rappelling. He enjoyed small aircraft aviation and owned two different planes, a Piper Cub and an Aeronca 11AC.

Throughout his life he was interested in magic and learned and publicly performed various magic tricks and learned hypnosis while still in high school. He enjoyed coin collecting. He was an avid chess and ping-pong player and excelled at both.

After retiring, Carl didn’t stop working and learning. He continued to work as an independent contractor fixing and upgrading church buildings. He started learning Italian and also became a Certified Hypnotherapist and helped many people overcome problems to improve their lives, often-times at no charge.

Carl loved spending time with people both old and young. He enjoyed teaching youth to rappel and also spending time with friends at the Marion Senior Center. Carl was an excellent listener and truly cared about others. He enjoyed do-it-yourself construction projects which he often did for other people. He was a great example of selfless service.

Carl loved his family and especially enjoyed spending time with his children. He is survived by his daughter, Sariah DeVard of Provo, Utah; four sons and one daughter-in-law, Carl John DeVard III of New Orleans, La., Joshua Michael DeVard of Magna Utah, Sterling Noll and Cori Anne DeVard of Arcadia, Calif., and Jordan Dean DeVard of Oahu, Hawaii; three grandsons, Carl John DeVard IV, Theron J. Moore-DeVard and Donovan Mariano DeVard; sister, Lynn McCormick of Lawrence, Kan.; one niece, Melissa McCormick and her husband, Ed Noonen; one nephew, Jason McCormick; other extended family members and many friends. He was preceded in death by his parents and infant brother, Carl Lewis DeVard.

Arrangements for Carl John DeVard, Jr. have been entrusted to Wilson-McReynolds Funeral Home 900 N. Court St. Marion, Ill.

The time of visitation for family and friends will be Friday evening, March 6th between the hours of 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home and will continue after 11:00 a.m. Saturday at the church.

The funeral service will be at 12 noon, on Saturday, March 7, at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 17947 Route 37, West Frankfort, Ill., with Bishop Derek Key officiating.

Interment will follow in Rose Hill Cemetery of Marion.

For those who prefer a memorial contribution in memory of Carl may be made to “The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints” or “The Marion Senior Center” and mailed in care of Wilson-McReynolds Funeral Home P.O. Box 370, Marion, IL 62959. Memorial contribution envelopes will be available at the funeral home and the church.

For additional information or to leave an online condolence or memory, please visit our website at www.wilsonmcreynolds.com or call 618-993-2131.

CHARLES B. CAITO, age 82, of Fairview Heights, born March 4, 1926 in St. Louis, passed away February 28. Charlie was a World War II veteran, serving in the US Navy in the South Pacific aboard the USS Manlove. After he retired from Century Electric, he opened his own repair shop in Fairview Heights, CBC Electric.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Anthony and Maria, nee Sansone, Caito; three brothers, John, Joseph, and Larry Caito; two sisters, Theresa Caito and Rose Ragsdale.

He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Annalee, nee Farrow, Caito; his daughters, Marina Smith of Roseville, Calif., and Marylaine (Tom) Donnell of O’Fallon; grandchildren, Bart Donnell, Kim (David) Hagelstein, Tommy (Shannon) Reinhardt, Brian and Nicole Reinhardt; great grandchildren, Alex, Michael, Christian, Trevor, Nathan, Evan, Draven, and one more on the way. He is also survived by his sister, Cecilia (Cecil) Link.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hospice of Southern Illinois and will be accepted at the funeral home. His body was donated to St. Louis Univeristy School of Medicine. Condolences may be extended to the family by visiting www.wfh-ofallon.com.

A memorial service was held at 1 p.m., Sunday, March 8, at Wolfersberger Funeral Home, 102 West Washington Street, O’Fallon, with Rev. James Deiters officiating. Military honors rendered by the US Navy followed by a reception for friends and family.

Arrangements entrusted to Wolfersberger Funeral Home, O’Fallon.

Sheila D. Domina, nee Stanton, of O’Fallon, born in Evansville, Ind., passed away Friday, February 27, at St. Mary’s Medical Center in Evansville, Ind. after an extended illness.

She was a 1964 graduate of North High School in Evansville, and attended Western Kentucky University.

Sheila was a dedicated military wife and devoted mother.

She was preceded in death by her father, Robert Henry Stanton, Sr., and maternal grandparents, Russell and Norma Kerwick, all of Evansville, Ind.

She is survived by her loving family, to include her husband, James Domina; children, Julie (Tom) Huelsing, Jason Domina, and Megan (Tony) Sprouse; four grandchildren, Logan, Lauren, Tony, and Madelyn, all of O’Fallon; her mother, Marjorie Stanton of Evansville, Ind; her mother-in-law Jennie Domina of Frankfort, N.Y.; four sister and one brother, Sherrie (Barry) Martens of Overland Park, Kan., Stephany Stanton, Robert (Tracy) Stanton, Jr., Stacy (Don) Gallucci, and Suzette (Robin) Hershman, all of Newburgh, Ind., sister-in-law Bonnie (Edward) Maslow of Little Falls, N.Y.; brother-in-law, David Domina of Frankfort, N.Y.; and several nieces, nephews, and friends.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations be made to the St. Nicholas Catholic Church Chapter of St. Vincent de Paul Society. Condolences may be extended to the family by visiting www.wfh-ofallon.com.

Friends may call after 9 a.m., Wednesday, March 4, at the church.

Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m., Wednesday, March 4, at St. Nicholas Catholic Church, with Msgr. William Hitpas presiding.

A luncheon for family and friends will follow the service.

Services entrusted to Wolfersberger Funeral Home.

PATRICIA L. JACKSON, nee Eubanks, age 72, of Marissa, formerly of O’Fallon, born September 17, 1936 in Christopher, Ill. died, February 25, at her home.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Chester Jackson; parents, Grant Eubanks and Mable, nee Kramer, Eubanks-Harlan, brother, Bob Eubanks, and step-mother, Freda Eubanks.

She is survived by her children, Terrie (Sammy Bordline) Darden, Tracy (Henry) Bertrand, Karma (Ricky Ryder) Jackson, Chip (Marcie) Jackson; nine grandchildren, Alicia (Corey Smith) Darden, Roger Lee (Jessica) Darden, Tiffany Borkowski, Brandon Borkowski, Ashley Ryder, Joshua Ryder, Kevin Jackson, Conner Jackson, and Carly Jackson; six great-grandchildren, Caleb Darden, Sam Hendricks-Darden, Dalyn Skorcz, Ashlyn Skorcz, Hayden Richards, and Grant Darden; brother, Norman (Brenda) Pointer; nephew, Tommy Pointer, step-brother, Donald (Linda) Montgomery; step-sister, Bonnie Dugger and many nieces and nephews.

Also surviving are dear friends, whom she held close to her heart, Rick, Jackie, Isabel, and Sophie Burwitz; Carolyn, Jeff, Andrew, Alex, and Jack McDonald; and her good friend, Beatrice “B.J.” Tedesco.

In honor of Mrs. Jackson’s life, memorial donations may be made to Shriner’s Hospital for Children and will be accepted at the funeral home. Condolences may be extended to the family by visiting www.wfh-ofallon.com.

Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m., Sunday, March 1, at Wolfersberger Funeral Home, 102 West Washington St., O’Fallon.

Funeral service will be held 10 a.m., Monday, March 2, at Wolfersberger Funeral Home. Burial will be in Lake View Memorial Gardens, Fairview Heights.

Arrangements entrusted to Wolfersberger Funeral Home, O’Fallon.

DWIGHT LEE “BORGY” BORGSTRAND, Col. USAF (retired), 60, of O’Fallon, born August 15, 1948 in Mount Pleasant, Iowa, passed away at home on Feb. 22.

Dwight earned his bachelor degree in Political Science from Drake University in Iowa and his graduate degree from Golden Gate University. He married Wendy Dobson on August 19, 1971 in New Columbus, Ky. He began his Air Force security forces career in 1972, culminating with his retirement in 2004.

His duty assignments spanned the globe, but he returned to O’Fallon two years ago and began his own private investigations business.

Dwight was a faithful member of O’Fallon Assembly of God Church and the O’Fallon Sunrise Rotary Club. He enjoyed snow skiing, traveling, history, and spending time with his granddaughter, Alexis. Through it all, Dwight had an amazing faith in God’s will and plan for his life.

Dwight was preceded in death by his parents, Milburn J. and Anna Ethel, nee Dannen, Borgstrand.

He is survived by his wife, Wendy Borgstrand; daughter, Kristin Borgstrand, and granddaughter, Alexis, all of O’Fallon; his twin brother, Dwayne Borgstrand of Cody, Wyo., sisters, Twyla Edgington of Fort Myers, Fla. and Becky Borgstrand of Prunedale, Calif; and nieces, nephews and friends.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Dwight’s honor to the American Cancer Society – pancreatic cancer research. Condolences may be extended to the family by visiting the Web site www.wfh-ofallon.com.

A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m., Saturday, March 7 at O’Fallon Assembly of God Church, with Rev. Dale C. Edwards officiating. Burial with full military honors will take place at Arlington National Cemetery.

Arrangements entrusted to Wolfersberger Funeral Home in O'Fallon.

DOLORES HILLESHEIM, 91, of O’Fallon, went to sleep in the arms of Jesus, Thursday, February 19, in O’Fallon. She was born March 19, 1917 in O’Fallon and graduated from O’Fallon Township School in 1934.

She married Milton “Hille” Hillesheim November 18, 1936. She was the secretary, Chaplain, and member of the Board of Directors of the O’Fallon Senior Citizens. She served as secretary and a member of the Board of Directors of the Senior Nutrition Program. Dolores was a member of St. Clare Catholic Church and served as commentator, Eucharistic Minister, Sacristan of St. Clare’s Church for 23 years and a member of St. Clare choir. She was a member of St. Clare Altar Sodality and served as secretary, treasurer and Spiritual Development Director. Dolores was also a member of the Bereavement Committee at St. Clare Catholic Church.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Milton “Hille” John Hillesheim; parents, Frank and Beatrice, nee Pearson, Bolbach; a son, Joseph Edmund Hillesheim and a brother, Frank Bolbach.

Dolores is survived by two daughters, Joan Kniepkamp of O’Fallon, Judith (Ken) Steinkoenig of West Plains, Mo.; a son, John (Kathleen) Hillesheim of O’Fallon; a sister, Sara Mae Hinchcliffe; two sisters-in-law, Evelyn Bolbach of O’Fallon and Gladys Fisher of Kendallville, Ind., 13 grandchildren, 27 great grandchildren, 4 great great grandchildren, many nieces, nephews and dear friends.

Mother, you were a plain, humble woman. Your career was unpretentious, your achievements unknown to the world. But we, your children, thank you with eternal gratefulness for being to us a completely Christian, a truly Catholic mother, in work and in deed. For God you loved, worked, served and suffered. Rest therefore, in God, for in God you lived.

The family requests no flowers. Memorials, in memory of Dolores, may be made in the form of Masses, to St. Clare of Assisi Catholic Church Building Fund or Poor Clare Monastery in Belleville. Condolences may be extended to the family at www.schildknechtfh.com.

Visitation will be held Friday, February 27, from 5 to 8 p.m. at Schildknecht Funeral Home, 301 S. Lincoln Avenue, O’Fallon.

Funeral Mass will be held at 10 a.m., Saturday, February 28, at St. Clare of Assisi Catholic Church, 1411 Cross, O’Fallon, with Father James Deiters and Monsignor William Hitpas officiating.

Burial will be held at Shiloh City Cemetery.

Schildknecht Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

JULIA MAE SCHULTE, nee Roberts, age 95, of O’Fallon, born September 25, 1913 in O’Fallon, passed away Friday morning, February 20 at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital, following a brief illness.

She married Eugene F. Schulte on February 17, 1931 in Trenton. They moved to Bourbon, Mo. in the early 1960’s, when the Proctor Products shoe manufacturer in St. Louis selected Mr. Schulte to open a new location in rural Missouri. Insisting that he needed the help of his wife, Julie was hired and together they ventured off to start a new business.

She was very successful at managing the office and assisting with the daily operations. Upon their retirement, they moved back to O’Fallon. She was a faithful member of St. Nicholas Catholic Church and a member of O’Fallon’s Senior Citizens. She loved to play bingo and cards and she treasured the friendships she made while living at O’Fallon Apartments and Cambridge House. She truly enjoyed being with her family.

In addition to her husband, Julie was preceded in death by her parents, David H. and Rose, nee Michau, Roberts; her son and daughter-in-law, Warren and Dora Lee, nee Busch, Schulte; two brothers, Raymond and Clyde “Bip” Roberts.

She is survived by her grandchildren and their families, Jeffrey (Sherry) Schulte and son Tyler of Baltimore, Md; Julie Ann (Gary) Bevirt and their daughters, McKenzie and Maggie of Flagstaff, Ariz; MaryBeth (Michael) Walker of Phoenix, Ariz., and their children, PFC Ryan Walker of Marine Corps Air Station, Miramar, San Diego, Calif; Nicole and Jennifer, of Phoenix, Ariz.; and great-great-grandson Jackson Lander. Also surviving are her brother David (Marie) Roberts of Belleville; and sister Ann Simon of O’Fallon.

Memorial donations may be made in the form of Masses and will be accepted at the funeral home. Condolences may be extended to the family by visiting www.wfh-ofallon.com.

Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m., Sunday, February 22 at Wolfersberger Funeral Home, 102 W. Washington St., O’Fallon. A prayer service will be at 4 p.m. The O’Fallon Senior Citizens will conduct a walk-through at 6:30 p.m. Visitation also will be one hour prior to service at church.

Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m., Monday, February 23 at St. Nicholas Catholic Church, O’Fallon, with Msgr. William Hitpas presiding. Burial will follow at Lake View Memorial Gardens, Fairview Heights. Following the burial, a luncheon will be served at the church.

Arrangements entrusted to Wolfersberger Funeral Home.

NAMCY M. DRURY, nee WEST, age 77, of Fairview Heights, born April 28, 1931 in Leavenworth, Kan. passed away Tuesday evening, February 17.

Mrs. Drury moved to the area in 1964 when her husband was transferred to Scott AFB. Following his military retirement, they remained in the area, raising their three sons in O’Fallon.

Nancy attended Cornerstone Christian Church in Shiloh. Although she enjoyed pottery and ceramics, nothing could compare to the joy she felt when she was with her grandchildren and great grandchild. She loved her family and was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Drury, Senior Master Sergeant, USAF (retired); her son, Randall Drury; three brothers, Franklin West, Michael Pinkham, and Lewis West; and sister, Thelma Davis.

She is survived by her two sons, Bruce (Rebecca) Drury of O’Fallon, Michael (Cindy) Drury of O’Fallon; grandchildren, Christopher (Julie) Drury, Nicole Drury, Tim Drury, Lyndsy Drury, Alex (fiancee Casara Heaton), Paul Drury, and Jennifer (Chris) White; her very special great grandson, Tyler, and one more on the way; and her former daughter in law, Carla (Jim) Howard of O’Fallon.

In honor of Mrs. Drury’s life, memorial donations may be made to either O’Fallon Township High School Endowment Fund or American Diabetes Association and will be accepted at the funeral home. Condolences may be extended to the family by visiting www.wfh-ofallon.com.

Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m., Thursday, February 19 at Wolfersberger Funeral Home, 102 West Washington St., O’Fallon.

Funeral service will be held 10 a.m., Friday, February 20 at Wolfersberger Funeral Home, with Pastor Ian Stamps of Cornerstone Christian Church officiating. Burial of cremated remains will be at O’Fallon City Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to Wolfersberger Funeral Home, O’Fallon.

OLA JEANNINE "JEAN," nee PHARRIS, HEATHERLY, 74, of Shiloh, born June 27, 1934, in East St. Louis, left this great Earth with grace and dignity on Friday, Feb. 13, at Memorial Hospital in Belleville, with her family at her side.

Jean, as a young woman, worked at Southwestern Bell and retired from Mercantile Trust in St. Louis, Mo. She lived her life encircled with love and with the knowledge that her warm heart, kind words and her beautiful smile will forever be carried on. She was a gentle lady, much loved by all who were fortunate to know her.

Jean will leave behind countless memories from all of those who loved her for many years to come.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Ervin and Evelyn S., nee Allen, Pharris.

Surviving are her loving husband of 53 years, Robert R. Heatherly of Shiloh; her cherished and loving children, Robert E. Heatherly of Shiloh, Donna J. Hall of Shiloh, and Diana (Dave) Tierney of O'Fallon.

She took great pride and pleasure in keeping up with her family, which included her four talented grandchildren, Jamie (Mark) Sunnquist of Chicago, Heather (Bobby) May of O'Fallon, Lauren Hall of Busan, South Korea, and Jake Tierney of Belleville. She also leaves behind three precious great-grandchildren, Dylan and Devin May of O'Fallon, and Evelyn Sunnquist of Chicago; as well as an adored sister, Mary E. Vogt of O'Fallon; three sisters-in-law, Dottie (Glen) Johnson of Irving, Texas, Darleen Kadell of Swansea, and Timmy (Wayne) Feldman of Godfrey; many dear nieces and nephews.

Memorials may be made to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. Friends called on Saturday, Feb. 14, at Lake View Funeral Home in Fairview Heights. Upon Jean's request, cremation will be held privately in Lake View Memorial Gardens in Fairview Heights.

CLEO B. KELLY, nee Brower, age 86, of O’Fallon, born August 4, 1922 in St. Helens, Ore., passed away unexpectedly, yet peacefully, on Saturday evening, February 7, at Gateway Regional Medical Center, Granite City.

Mrs. Kelly moved to O’Fallon in 1961, when her husband was assigned to Scott AFB. She was a devoted wife, dedicated to supporting her husband and his military career.

She served as a volunteer for the American Red Cross at many of their military assignments. She earned her Associate’s Degree at the former Belleville Area College, and worked as a bank teller and bookkeeper in O’Fallon.

She was a member of the O’Fallon United Church of Christ, and the Order of the Eastern Star O’Fallon Chapter 487 and former member of O’Fallon Woman’s Club, Inc. Cleo enjoyed working in her yard and was a member of the local garden club and a former resident of Bradford Place.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Richard L. Kelly, a decorated World War II Air Force veteran, whom she married June 25, 1954 in Anchorage, Alaska, and who passed away July 29, 2001; her son and daughter-in-law, Daniel and Laura Kelly, her parents, William H. and Lulu Belle, nee Razey, Brower; and her older brother, Cliff Brower.

She is survived by her daughter, Sharon (Mike) Orndoff of O’Fallon; former daughter-in-law, Barbara Kelly of Belleville; grandchildren, Jackie Kelly of Belleville, Tamara Orndoff of Central City, Colo., Robyn (Eddie Krzeminski) Orndoff of Ft. Myers, Fla., and Chris Orndoff of O’Fallon; and great grandsons, Skye, Michael, and Jack.

The family kindly requests no flowers or plants be sent. In honor of Mrs. Kelly’s life, memorials may be made to Alzheimer’s Association, 9374 Olive Blvd., Suite 101, St. Louis, Mo. 63132.

Condolences may be extended to the family by visiting www.wfh-ofallon.com.

A memorial service will be held at 6 p.m., Wednesday, February 11, at Wolfersberger Funeral Home, 102 W. Washington St., O’Fallon. The Order of the Eastern Star Rite will follow.

Burial will be private. Arrangements entrusted to Wolfersberger Funeral Home, O'Fallon.

DORTHA “SAM” PEARCE, 75, of O’Fallon, born December 1, 1933 in Calico Rock, Ark., died Saturday, February 7, at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital, Belleville.

Sam retired as a resource manager at AT & T. She was a member of the Lucent Pioneers (AT & T).

Sam was preceded in death by her parents Orville and Eudene, nee Stroud, Byram and first husband, James Fournie.

She is survived by her husband, David Pearce of O’Fallon, brothers and sisters, Deloyd (Lorene) Bryam of Mountain Home, Ark, Dela (James) Hutson of Little Rock, Ark, Delon Byram of Franklin, Ark, Mary Ann (Paul) Brown of Independence, Mo., Devon (Willis) Bryam of Blue Springs, Mo., Gerald (Donna) Bryam of Hot Springs, Ark.; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

The family requests that memorials, in honor of Sam, may be made to Shriners Hospital for Children. Condolences may be made to the family at www.schildknechtfh.com.

At Sam’s request, her body will be cremated with burial of the cremains at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery, St. Louis. Memorial services will be held at a later date.

Schildknecht Funeral Home, 301 S. Lincoln Avenue, O’Fallon, is in charge of arrangements.

CECIL "BILL" CARRICO, 86, of Greenville, formerly of Keyesport, born December 31, 1922 in Fancy Farm, Ky., died Saturday, January 24, at Memorial Hospital, Belleville.

Cecil was a member of St. Teresa’s Catholic Church, in Carlyle, St. Clare of Assisi Catholic Church in O’Fallon, the Keyesport American Legion Post 1994 and the VFW Post 8677 in Fairview Heights. He retired as a line worker at General Motors.

Bill was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Mary, nee Hayden, Carrico; three sisters, Erline Carrico, Margaret Montgomery, Margie Williams; and a brother.

He is survived by his wife, Helen M., nee Sharp, Carrico of Greenville; two daughters, Cynthia Mhoon-Venable of Kirkwood, Mo., Carolyn Carrico of Mt. Pleasant, S.C., seven stepchildren, Clarence (Nancy) Nail of Red Bud, Jerry (Carol) Nail of Keyesport, Martha (Harry) Higgerson of Pinckneyville, Mary (Jerry) White of Greenville, Russell (Connie) Nail of Lawtey, Fla., Judith Fricke Roberts of N. Mrytle Beach, S.C., Kenneth Paul Fricke of Princeton, Ky.; a sister, Louise Knopstead of Collinsville; two brothers, Norman Carrico of Swansea, Tom (Jan) Carrico of Waterloo; four grandchildren, four great grandchildren, two great great grandchildren, 12 step grandchildren, 21 step great grandchildren, and 6 step great great grandchildren.

The family requests that in lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Heart Assn. or the Diabetes Foundation. Condolences may be extended to the family at www.schildknechtfh.com.

Visitation will be held Tuesday, January 27 from 4 to 7 p.m. at Schildknecht Funeral Home, 301 S. Lincoln Avenue, O’Fallon.

Funeral mass will be held at 10 a.m., Wednesday, January 28, at St. Clare of Assisi Catholic Church, 1411 Cross, O’Fallon, with Father Von Deeke officiating.

At the request of the family, Bill’s body will be cremated after all services, with burial of the cremains to be held Thursday at O’Fallon City Cemetery.

Schildknecht Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

MARY ANN INGLES, 83, of O’Fallon, born September 23, 1925 in Johnson City, Ill. died Wednesday, January 21, at Cedar Ridge Health Care Center, Lebanon.

Mary Ann’s new job with O’Fallon District 90 brought her family to O’Fallon in 1960 and they chose to call it home. During her years in O’Fallon, she was a member of the O’Fallon Assembly of God and the Auxilary of Gideons International, of which she played many active roles alongside her husband. Mary continued her teaching career until her retirement.

Mary Ann was preceded in death by her parents, Pete and Clarissa, nee Schoffield, Petroff; a brother, John Petroff and her daughter, Janice Eversmann.

She is survived by her husband of 62 years, Roy Ingles of O’Fallon; a daughter, Rebecca “Becky” (Robert) Karras of O’Fallon, a son, Dennis Lee (Elizabeth) Ingles of Salem, Ill.; two amazing sisters, Betty (Jim) Moake of Marion, and Dorothy Smith of Johnson City; five grandchildren, Nicholas (Corrine) Eversmann, Benjamin Eversmann, Thomas Eversmann, Nathan (Kelly) Ingles, Aaron Ingles, and three beautiful great grandchildren; Julia Noell Eversmann, Madeline Grace Eversmann, and Emma Ingles.

The family requests that in lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the O’Fallon Assembly of God. Condolences may be extended to the family at www.schildknechtfh.com.

There will be no visitation.
Funeral services will be held Monday, January 26, at 11 a.m. at O’Fallon Assembly of God with Pastor Dale Edwards officiating.

Burial will be at O’Fallon City Cemetery.

ELIZABETH SMITH KUYKENDALL, nee Alexander, 75, of Shiloh, born September 20, 1933 in Glasgow, Scotland, died Saturday January 17, at her home.

Betty was a kind-hearted, compassionate person, especially when it came to animals. She enjoyed playing bingo.

She was preceded in death by her parents, William B. and Jean, nee Hardy, Alexander.

She is survived by her husband, Raymond Kuykendall of Shiloh, whom she married February 20, 1982; a daughter, Audrey (Jim) Kasmarzic of Highland; a granddaughter, Nicole (Jason) Wilson of O’Fallon; a grandson, Garrett Fullerton of Highland; two great grandchildren, Octavia and Orion Wilson of O’Fallon; a brother, Robert (Betty) Alexander of Grimsby, England; two sisters, Isabell (David) Outland of Dover, Tenn. and Margaret and husband, Jerry of Sussex, England; and many nieces and nephews.

The family requests memorials to be made to Hospice of Southern Illinois or the animal charity of the donor’s choice. Condolences may be extended to the family at www.schildknechtfh.com.

There will be a memorial visitation from 4 to 6 p.m., Saturday, January 24, at Schildknecht Funeral Home, 301 S. Lincoln Avenue, O’Fallon.

At Betty’s request, her body will be cremated.

Schildknecht Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

JOSEPH E. HILLESHEIM, 59, of O’Fallon, born March 23, 1949, in Belleville, died Saturday, January 17, at Memorial Hospital, Belleville.

Joseph was the owner/operator of O’Fallon Truck Stop and an Army veteran, receiving the Viet Nam Service Medal, Combat Infantry Badge, Viet Nam Campaign Medal, Army Commendation Medal, Air Medal, Over Seas Bar, a Bronze Star and three Purple Hearts. He was preceded in death by his father, Milton John Hillesheim.

Joseph is survived by his mother, Dolores, nee Bolbach, Hillesheim of O’Fallon; a son, Joseph P. (Melissa) Hillesheim of Dallas, Texas; a daughter, Patricia Guelbert of St. Charles, Mo.; a brother, John (Kathleen) Hillesheim of O’Fallon; two sisters, Joan Kniepkamp of O’Fallon, Judith (Ken) Steinkoenig of West Plains, Mo.; four grandchildren, William, Owen and Henry Hillesheim, Tristen Barton; and many nieces and nephews.

The family requests that in lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Clare of Assisi Roman Catholic Church. Condolences may be extended to the family at www.schildknechtfh.com.

Visitation will be held from 9 to 10 a.m., Saturday, January 24, followed by a memorial Mass, at St. Clare of Assisi Catholic Church, 1411 Cross Street, O’Fallon with Father James Deiters officiating.

Burial of the cremains will be immediately following at Shiloh Valley Township Cemetery.

Schildknecht Funeral Home, 301 S. Lincoln Avenue, O’Fallon, was in charge of arrangements.

JOHN “JIM” J. MOSLEY JR., 53, of O’Fallon, born June 1, 1955, in E. St. Louis, died Friday, January 16, at Belleville Memorial Hospital.

He was a laborer for Local 100 of E. St. Louis, and was and avid hunter and fisherman.

Jim was preceded in death by his father; John James Mosley Sr., and his sister-in-law, Harriett Mosley.

He is survived by his mother, Velma Rose (nee Omson) Mosley of O’Fallon, and a brother, Tom W. Mosley of O’Fallon.

The family requests that in lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Shriners Hospitals for Children. Condolences may be extended to the family at www.schildknechtfh.com.

There will be private family services with Rev. Dr. Martha Theirheimer officiating. Burial will follow at O’Fallon City Cemetery. Schildknecht Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

DORIS I. SCHAEPPERKOETTER, nee Luhning, 89, longtime resident of Shiloh, born February 23, 1919, in Edgemont Station, Ill., passed away Sunday morning, January 11 at Memorial Hospital in Belleville.

Doris moved to Shiloh after her marriage and remained there for most of her life. She was a former member of Mascoutah Sportsmens’ Club. Doris enjoyed gardening, working crossword and jigsaw puzzles, and loved wildlife, as was evident by the many animals in and around her yard.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 61 years, Alfred L. Schaepperkoetter, whom she married December 12, 1938 and who passed away August 29, 1999; her parents who died when she was an infant; her grandparents, Fred and Carolina Kuhlow who raised her; her brother, William Luhning; daughter, Joyce Mohr; grandson, George Kiefer, Jr.; and great-niece, Christina Mohr.

She is survived by her children, Pat (Bob) Sugg of Lebanon, Carol Kiefer of Shiloh, Alfred (Penny) Schaepperkoetter of Shiloh, Edward Schaepperkoetter of Venedy, Ill., her stepdaughter, Annilene (Robert) Isselhardt of Waterloo her son-in-law, Jerry Mohr, Sr., of Collinsville, her former son-in-law, George Kiefer of Shiloh, and former daughter-in-law, Debbie Kvale-Schaepperkoetter of St. Libory. She is also survived by 16 grandchildren and many great grandchildren.

Memorials in honor of Mrs. Schaepperkoetter are requested to Alzheimer’s Association or American Cancer Society. Condolences may be extended to the family by visiting the Web site www.wfh-ofallon.com.

Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m., Wednesday, January 14, at Wolfersberger Funeral Home, 102 W. Washington St., O’Fallon. A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m., Thursday, January 15 at Wolfersberger Funeral Home Chapel, with Rev. Dr. Martha Thierheimer officiating. Burial will follow at Shiloh Valley Township Cemetery.

DONALD R. SCHULTZ, 75, of O’Fallon, born October 10, 1933 in Cairo, Ill., died Saturday, January 10, at Barnes Hospital, St. Louis.

Donald was owner/operator of Don’s Tire Service. He was an avid Cardinals baseball and pro wrestling fan. He loved working in his garden and growing his tomato plants. Don also served in the US Army.

Don was preceded in death by his parents, Henry and Ollie, nee Stoner, Schultz; a son, Richard ‘Ricky’ Schultz; a granddaughter, Katrina Schultz; three brothers, Lenous, Owen and Perry Dean; and a sister, Margie.

He is survived by his wife, Patricia, nee Pfeiffer, Schultz of O’Fallon, six children, Michael (Diane) Schultz of Belleville, Larry (Laurene) Schultz of Millstadt, Patrick Schultz, David Schultz, Donna (Scott) Adams, Kimberly (Jim Wilson) Schultz, all of O’Fallon; two sisters, Martha Brown of Dongola, Ill., Beulah (Carl) Marrs of Colorado Springs, Colo.; two brothers, Henry Jr. (Janet) Schultz of Collinsville, Bobby Schultz of Marion; seven grandchildren, Michelle Schultz, Lyndsey Adams, Rachel Peery, Matthew Schultz, Kristen Maisel, Phillip Schultz, and Joseph Hunter-Schultz. He will also be sadly missed by his dog Little Bear and his cat Sprite.

The family requests that in lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the family.

Condolences may be extended to the family at www.schildknechtfh.com.

Visitation will be held Tuesday, January 13, from 4 to 8 p.m. at Schildknecht Funeral Home, 301 S. Lincoln Ave. O’Fallon.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday, January 14, at 10 a.m. at Schildknecht Funeral Home.

Burial will follow at Holy Cross Cemetery, Fairview Heights, Schildknecht Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

DENISE CELESTINE HOPKINS, nee Pang, 69, of O’Fallon, born May 10, 1939 in Wailuku, Maui, Hawaii, died Saturday, January 10, at Barnes-Jewish Hospital, St. Louis.

Denise was an importing/exporting executive for Grand Prix Electronics in St. Louis.

She was preceded in death by her parents Peter and Mary, nee Akiona, Pang.

Denise is survived by her husband, Cecil Hopkins of O’Fallon, whom she met while they both were serving in the US military, marrying him on June 10, 1962 in Bazel, Switzerland in a civil ceremony and again in Heidelberg, Germany.

She is also survived by four children; Pete Hopkins of O’Fallon, Mark (Julie) Hopkins of Miss., Merilee Hopkins of O’Fallon, Desiree (Paul) Shito of Pearl City, Hawaii; a brother, Victor (Jane) Pang of Huntington Beach, Calif., six grandchildren, Brandi Hopkins, Alesha Hopkins, Keoni Hopkins, Kaipo Shito, Hoku Shito, Mea Hopkins; a great grandson, Keona Shito and special friend, Emi Holt.

The family requests, in lieu of flowers, all contributions be made to a favorite animal shelter in Denise’s name.

Condolences may be extended to the family at www.schildknechtfh.com.

Memorial visitation will be held Thursday, January 15, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Schildknecht Funeral Home, O’Fallon.

At Denise’s request, her body will be cremated. Additional services and scattering of the cremains will be held, at a later date, on Maui, Hawaii.

LEON COPELIN Jr., 82, of O’Fallon, born December 12, 1926, in Millerstown, Ky., died Friday, January 9, at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital, Belleville. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge in Louisville, and the First Baptist Church of O’Fallon. Leon was very active in the church, serving as an usher and a volunteer for many of the events associated with the church and his church family. He enjoyed working in his yard and was always available to lend a helping hand. He retired as a district sales representative for Sun Oil Company/Sunoco. He also served in the US Army.

Leon was preceded in death by his parents; Lon and Edna, nee Witten, Copelin; his wife, Louise M., nee Miller, Copelin; and a nephew, Alan Copelin.

He is survived by a son, Barry and Debbie Copelin; a daughter, Jana and Steve Stephens; four grandchildren, Brad Copelin, Chaz Stephens, Stephanie Copelin and Ryan Stephens, all of O’Fallon; a sister, Harlene (Carlos) Sego of Upton, Ky.; a brother, Ernie (Betty) Copelin of Munfordville, Ky.; three nieces, Kathy, Karen and Leah Jo; and a nephew, Adam.

The family requests that in lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Thoracic Oncology Research Fund, c/o Dr. R. Govindan, Division of Oncology, 660 S. Euclid Avenue, Box 8056, St. Louis, MO 63110, a cause very dear to Leon.

Condolences may be extended to the family at www.schildknechtfh.com.

Visitation will be held Monday, January 12, from 4 to 8 p.m. at Schildknecht Funeral Home, 301 S. Lincoln Ave. O’Fallon.

Funeral services will be held Tuesday, January 13, at 10 a.m. at First Baptist Church of O’Fallon, 1111 East Highway 50, with Rev. Doug Munton officiating.

Burial will follow at Lakeview Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Schildknecht Funeral Home in charge of the arrangements.

MARGIE P. BROWN, nee Pickering, age 91, of Belleville, formerly of Shiloh, born March 30, 1917 in Cope, South Carolina, passed away Wednesday, January 7, at her home, surrounded by her loving and devoted friends and family.

Mrs. Brown came to the area when her husband was stationed at Scott AFB. Upon his retirement in 1963, they moved to Montgomery, Ala. for a short while, then returned to the area, eventually making Shiloh their home.

Margie attended Anderson College in Anderson, S.C., graduating cum laude. Margie was a talented seamstress and enjoyed gardening and yardwork. She was a member of First United Presbyterian Church in Belleville, contributing to the bulletin boards and helping in the church library. Mrs. Brown was a fun-loving lady; she was strong-willed and adapted to being independent due to her husband’s military assignments away from home. She loved to travel and, on her own, amassed over 60,000 miles in her RV.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Lt Col Tom Anderson Brown, USAF (retired) whom she married July 1, 1939 and who passed away April 29, 1986; her parents, Francis Hubert and Lou Ella Irene, nee Williamson, Pickering; sisters, Frances Pickering and Doris Vedare; and brothers, Hubert W. Pickering and Milam Ordell Pickering.

She is survived by her three sons, Tom Anderson Brown, Jr. of Belleville, Benjamin R. “Rick” (Roberta) Brown of Belleville, Lawrence Wilton (Teresa) Brown of Vero Beach, Fla; five grandchildren, Maj. Anthony Thomas Brown, USAF, of Neb., Kathryn Nicole Schuh of O’Fallon, Mo., Jenny (Steve) Robinson of Belleville, Angie (Joe Phillips) Brown of Belleville, and Rebecca Lynn Brown of Fla.; and nine great grandchildren.

Memorials in honor of Mrs. Brown may be made to American Cancer Society or American Diabetes Association and will be accepted at the funeral home. Condolences may be extended to the family by visiting www.wfh-ofallon.com.

Friends may call from 3 to 6 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 10 at Wolfersberger Funeral Home, 102 W. Washington St., O’Fallon.

A funeral service will be held at 6 p.m., Saturday, January 10 at the funeral home, with Rev. Dr. Greg R. Stovell officiating. Following the services, she will be cremated.

KATHLEEN DIANE GROSS, nee Dunbar, age 60, of Shiloh, born December 16, 1948, in Belleville, passed away unexpectedly Monday evening, January 5. Mrs. Gross worked for 18 years in customer service at Value City, formerly Grandpa’s Store, until its closing this past November. She was a faithful member of Christ United Methodist Church in Fairview Heights. As a 16-year-member of Shiloh School Board, she was very proud to have been involved during the construction of the Shiloh Middle School. She was an avid Cardinals fan, but nothing could compare to her support and devotion to her kids’ and grandkids’ activities. She was loyal to their endeavors, from t-ball to basketball and more.

She was a faithful wife, always giving of herself and supporting others. She loved her family and her best times were spent with them. The family wishes to express sincere gratitude to area firefighters and EMS, Christ United Methodist Church, neighbors, and Cement Masons Local 90 for the aid and support shown to the Gross family following a fire that nearly destroyed their home in October 2007; with their help, the Gross family was able to restore their home and to make it a place where Kathy absolutely loved to be.

She was preceded in death by her mother, Mildred J., nee Guttersohn, Dunbar, and her brother, Curt Dunbar.

She is survived by her loving husband, Martin E. Gross, whom she married June 21, 1969; her sons, Ryan (Stacey) Gross of O’Fallon, Chad (Jaclyn) Gross of Elmwood Park, Ill; daughter, Lori Gross of Shiloh; and her father, James Dunbar of O’Fallon. Also surviving are her beloved grandchildren, Ben, Martin, Nick, Dan, and Catherine.

Memorials in honor of Mrs. Kathleen Gross may be made to Shriner’s Hospital, Christ United Methodist Church or Parkinson Disease Foundation. Condolences may be extended to the family by visiting www.wfh-ofallon.com.

Funeral: A Memorial Service will be held tonight at 6:30 p.m., Thursday, January 8, at Christ United Methodist Church, 339 Frank Scott Pkwy East, Fairview Heights with Rev. Shane Bishop officiating. A meal with be served by the United Methodist Women at a reception in the fellowship hall following the service. At Kathy’s request, she will be cremated.

Arrangements entrusted to Wolfersberger Funeral Home, O’Fallon.

ARNOLD J. FELDT, 74, of New Memphis, Ill., born Sept. 2, 1934 in Mascoutah, died Dec. 29, at his residence. Mr. Feldt was a retired school teacher and coach from Marie Schaefer Elementary School. He was a U.S. Army veteran and a graduate of Mascoutah High School and McKendree University, where he played baseball and basketball.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Randolph H. and Elva C., nee Korte, Feldt, a brother, Orville Feldt, and two sisters, Arleen and Luellan Feldt in infancy.

He is survived by a son, Stephen Feldt of Cleveland, Ohio; three grandchildren, Anna, Scarlett and Grant Feldt; three brothers, Henry “Hank” Feldt of Mascoutah, Randy (Donna) Feldt of New Baden, Richard “Rick” Feldt of Mascoutah; three sisters, Anita (Robert “Buck”) Fochtmann of New Baden, Margaret (Morris) Oltmann of Mascoutah, Josie Burtis of Trenton; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society. Condolences can be sent to the family by visiting the Web site mollfuneralhome.com. There will be no visitation and a private memorial service will be held at a later date for the immediate family.

EVELYN FRANCES DONOVAN (nee Culver), 95 of O’Fallon, born October 10, 1913, in Woonsocket, S.D., died Saturday, January 3, at her residence. Evelyn was formerly a packager for Sel-Mor Garment Company in O’Fallon for 20 years, a member of St. Nicholas Catholic Church in O’Fallon and the O’Fallon Township Senior Citizens. She was preceded in death by her husband, John F. Donovan Sr.; parents, Leonard Q. and Laura Culver (nee Putnam); a granddaughter, Karen Coffin, two sons, John “Jack” Donovan Jr. and Anthony Donovan; three brothers, Damien, Joseph and John Culver; two sisters, Mary Lois Benda and Elizabeth Hoppes.

Evelyn is survived by three sons, James J. Donovan of Albers, Patrick L. Donovan of Summerfield, Michael T. and Gayle Donovan of Lebanon; a daughter, Sue McGary of O’Fallon; two brothers, Robert and Mary Lou Culver of Seattle, Wash., and Thomas Culver of N. Hollywood, Calif.; nine grandchildren, John Donovan Weirman of Texas, Beth Smith of Belleville, Josh Donovan of Shiloh, Kyle Donovan of Lebanon, David James of Buffalo, Wyo., Keith James of Long Beach, Calif., Anthony James of Boulder, Colo., Steven Donovan of Beaver Creek, Ohio, Randy Donovan of Pensacola, Fla.; and 11 great grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hospice of Southern Illinois, St. Nicholas Catholic Church or the American Cancer Society. Condolences may be extended to the family at www.schildknechtfh.com.

Memorial visitation was held Tuesday, January 6, at Schildknecht Funeral Home in O’Fallon. Mass of Christian burial was Wednesday, January 7, at St. Nicholas Catholic Church with Monsignor William Hitpas officiating.

Committal services immediately followed at Mt. Calvary Cemetery in Shiloh.

VIRGIL D. GREENE, age 82, of O’Fallon, born Sept. 20, 1926 in O’Fallon, passed away unexpectedly Monday morning, December 29, at Rosewood Care Center in Swansea.

Mr. Greene was a member at O’Fallon United Church of Christ; he had served on the Church Consistory, and the UCC Illinois South Conference Board, and taught Sunday School for several years. Mr. Greene worked as an electrical engineer and retired as general foreman from National Steel. He enjoyed bowling, woodworking, performing magic tricks and was a true St. Louis Cardinals fan.

As a member of the O’Fallon Homecoming Association, he served as past president and designed and built many floats. Virgil was past president of O’Fallon District 203 School Board, during construction of the new high school. He was past district governor for the Toastmasters, a member of the Belleville Area Holzschnitzers Woodcarvers Club, Masonic Lodge AF & AM 576 in O’Fallon, Ainad Shriners, IBEW and TKE; he was also a member of Scottish Rite, a lifetime member of O'Fallon Sportsman's Club and Memorial Hospital Auxiliary.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Harry and Evelyn, nee Mantle, Greene, brother-in-law Lloyd Roe, and grandson Nicholas McCollum.

He is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 61 years, Shirley, nee Korinek, Greene, of O’Fallon; children, Barbara (Martin) Anderson of W. Dundee, Illinois, Patricia McCollum of O’Fallon, and Marjan (Harmjan Smid) Driessen of The Netherlands; grandchildren, Christopher (Colleen) McCollum, Kristen (fiance Derrick Hilton) Anderson, Scott Anderson, Skyler Anderson, Haiko and Hylke Driessen; great-grandchildren, Adam McCollum and Sam McCollum. He is also survived by sisters, Joyce Zimmerman and Miriam Roe, an aunt, Ramah Batchelder; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Memorials in honor of Virgil Greene may be made to Shriners Hospital, Christian Homecare Services, Inc., or O'Fallon United Church of Christ Scholarship Fund and will be accepted at the funeral home. Condolences may be extended to the family by visiting www.wfh-ofallon.com.

Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m., Thursday, January 1, at Wolfersberger Funeral Home, 102 W. Washington Street, O’Fallon. Funeral: 10 a.m., Friday, January 2, at Wolfersberger Funeral Home, with Rev. Walter Gerth officiating. Burial will follow at Lakeview Memorial Gardens, Fairview Heights. A luncheon will be served at O’Fallon UCC immediately following the burial.

LOUIS J. BATEMAN, 87, of Lebanon, born October 3, 1921, in Salem, Ore., died Wednesday, December 24, at Memorial Convalescent Center, Belleville. He was a member of St. Paul’s United Church of Christ, Lebanon Senior Citizens and the Metal Polishers Union. Louis was a longtime Cardinals fan, loved to play pinochle and rummy, pitching horseshoes and was an avid bowler. He had been employed at American Fixture, Cromecraft and Triangle Plating as a metal polisher. He was preceded in death by his parents, Henry F. and Beatrice, nee Dillion, Bateman, his wife, Mary J. Bateman, seven brothers and three sisters.

He is survived by four children, Clifford “C.L. Bateman of Lebanon, Mary Jane (John) Dietz of Lebanon, Ruth Ann (Ronald) Knerrer of O’Fallon, Rosemarie (Chad) Davis of Millstadt; grandchildren, Dwayne (Amanda) Bateman, Terri (Shawn) Yates, Shari Dietz, Michael (Yvonne) Dietz, Dustin (Amanda) Knerrer, Christopher (fiance’ Savannah) Lugge, Nicole Lugge, Connor Davis; great grandchildren, Aarionna, Shelby, BreezAnn, Jacklynn, Garrett, Trenadi, Dannicca, Bianca, Britt; a sister, Delores Harris in Tucson, Ariz., dear friend, Marcella Kuhn and numerous nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Paul’s United Church of Christ. Condolences may be extended to the family at www.schildknechtfh.com.

Visitation will be held Friday, December 26 from 4 to 8 p.m. at Schildknecht Funeral Home, O’Fallon. Funeral service will be held Saturday, December 27 at 10 a.m. at St. Paul’s United Church of Christ in Lebanon with Rev. Dr. Donald Wagner officiating.

Burial will be at Valhalla Gardens of Memory, Belleville.

EDNA E. TRIBOUT, age 93, of Waterloo, formerly of O’Fallon, born April 4, 1915 in Greenville, passed away Monday evening, Dec. 22 at Memorial Hospital in Belleville. Mrs. Tribout had worked as a self-employed beautician and was a member of Corpus Christi Church in Shiloh. Edna was a great cook; she loved her family and enjoyed playing cards and bingo. Her tradition of cooking chicken & dumplings for Christmas will be carried on by her children and grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Raymond, whom she married Nov. 11, 1932 and passed away Dec. 9, 1998, her son, Donald Tribout, and her parents, her brother, Roy Pacatte and grandson-in-law, Jim Riebold.

She is survived by her son, Lester (Evelyn) Tribout of Rockledge, Fla., daughters, June (Leroy) Wagner of Waterloo, and Lana Greene of Melbourne, Fla.; her grandchildren, Bridgid Riebold, Lynn (Gary) Welzbacher, Mark (Judy) Wagner, Jeff (Linda) Wagner, Matthew (fiance Maria Cleary) Wagner, Donna (Mark) Buist, Angela (Russell) Tewksbury, and Rebecca Tribout; 12 great grandchildren, three great-great grandchildren and her sister Helen Schubert of Macon, Ga.

Memorials in honor of Mrs. Tribout are requested to Corpus Christi Church Building Fund or to Hospice of Southern Illinois, 305 South Illinois Street, Belleville, IL 62220. Condolences may be extended to the family by visiting www.wfh-ofallon.com.

Friends may call from 9 to 11 a.m.., Friday, Dec. 26, at Corpus Christi Church, 206 Rasp Street, Shiloh. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m., Friday, Dec. 26, at Corpus Christi Church, with Msgr. James Margason presiding.

Burial will follow at Mount Calvary Catholic Cemetery, Shiloh. A luncheon will be served in the parish hall immediately following the burial.

Arrangements entrusted to Wolfersberger Funeral Home, O’Fallon.

EMILE G. WILTZ, age 77, formerly of Biloxi, Miss., born June 7, 1931 in Biloxi, passed away Thursday, December 18 surrounded by family and friends. He was the oldest of two siblings. On Apirl 11, 1953, he married Helen Lepre and she survives.

He served in the US Army in the 1950’s, during the Korean Conflict. After his discharge, he sold insurance for a brief period before opening his own business. He first owned and operated a restaurant then transitioned into the auto parts industry. As a businessman, he managed Quality Auto Parts, Inc., in Biloxi for 36 years, retiring in 1995. Mr. Wiltz was a member of Biloxi BPOE Lodge 606 and Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church in Biloxi.

Emile was preceded in death by his parents, Gilbert and Helen, nee Barras, Wiltz.

He is survived by his wife, Helen Lepre Wiltz, currently of O’Fallon; his son and daughter-in-law, Tommy and Cathy Wiltz of Biloxi, Miss., daughter, Emilie Wiltz McLain of Tuscaloosa, Ala., daughter and son-in-law Anna and Bruce Card of O’Fallon; grandchildren, Katie and Jason Wiltz, Christian and Madeleine McLain, and Kathleen and Nicholas Emile Broussard.

Memorials in honor of Mr. Wiltz may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, Tenn., 38105 or at www.stjude.org. Condolences may be extended to the family by visiting www.wfh-ofallon.com. Visitation: 9 to 11 a.m., Tuesday, December 23, at Bradford-O’Keefe Funeral Home, 2511 Pass Road, Biloxi.

Funeral service: 11 a.m., Tuesday, December 23. Burial will follow at Southern Memorial Park Cemetery, Biloxi. Local arrangements entrusted to Wolfersberger Funeral Home, O’Fallon.

GLADYS M. SOMMER, age 86, longtime resident of O’Fallon, born in Texas, passed away Friday afternoon, December 19. Mrs. Sommer was a retired secretary for Holten Meat Co., formerly of East St. Louis. She loved her family, and her brightest moments were spent surrounded by her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Carroll Victor Sommer, whom she married in 1942 and passed away in 1966; her parents, Tilman and Lola, nee Windham, Smith; and her sister Doris Fantini. She is survived by her two sons, Robert (Margie) Sommer of Fairview Heights, and Donald (Linda) Sommer of Bremerton, Wash.; five grandchildren, Susan (Dan) Fox, Elizabeth (Brian) Lawinger, Steven Sommer, Amie (Matt) Huff, and Ryan (Jodi) Sommer; and seven great-grandchildren. Memorials in honor of Mrs. Sommer are requested to the O’Fallon United Church of Christ Youth Fund. Condolences may be extended to the family by visiting www.wfh-ofallon.com. Friends may call from 4 to 8 p..m., Friday, December 26, and 10 to 11 a.m., Saturday, December 27, at Wolfersberger Funeral Home, 102 W. Washington St., O’Fallon. Funeral service will follow on Saturday, with Rev. Dr. Martha Thierheimer officiating. Burial will be at Lake View Memorial Gardens, Fairview Heights. Arrangements entrusted to Wolfersberger Funeral Home, O’Fallon.

ROBERT BRAUCH, 77, of O’Fallon, born May 13, 1931 in St. Louis, died Sunday, December 14. Robert had been employed by King Motor as a truck driver for Labarge Pipe and he was a member of the Teamsters Local 600. He was preceded in death by his parents, Benjamin and Carrie, nee Bolkie, Brauch; his wife, Virginia, nee Wilmsmeier, Brauch; and brothers, Benjamin Jr. and Gary Brauch. Robert is survived by two sons, Robert Jr. (Debby) Brauch of St. Louis, and Rodney (Judy) Brauch of Arnold; a daughter, Constance Susan (Paul) Worley of Fairview Heights; four sisters, Jean Anderson of Binghamton, N.Y., Eilene Patterson of O’Fallon, Nancy Harper of O’Fallon, Judy Workman of Fairview Heights; a brother, Dan (Norma) Brauch of St. Peters; three grandchildren, Fritz Worley of St. Louis, Jill (Michael) Young of Webster Groves, Mo., Tammy (John) Messmer of Olatha, Kan.; and four great grandchildren, Sharon Messner, Michelle Messner, both of Olatha, Kan., Fritz Worley Jr and Heidi Worley, both of Fairview Heights. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to donors choice. Condolences may be extended to the family at www.schildknechtfh.com. Visitation will be held Wednesday, December 17, from 4 to 8 p.m. at Schildknecht Funeral Home, O’Fallon. Funeral service will be held Thursday, December 18, at 1 p.m. at the funeral home with Father Paulin Dobkowski officiating. Burial will be at O’Fallon City Cemetery.

ALFRED WILLMONT, 70, of O’Fallon, born February 11, 1938 in E. St. Louis, died Thursday, December 11 in O’Fallon. He worked in grocery stores for 47 years: Bise’s Superliner in E. St. Louis, Keck’s Tomboy, Southview Foods and Harts Food and Drug in O’Fallon. Alfred liked to go fishing and was a lifetime member of the O’Fallon Sportsman’s Club. He was a member of the United Food and Commercial Workers Union, Local 655.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Roy and Margaret, nee Bevelot, Willmont; his wife, Joyce, nee Helfer, Willmont; two brothers, Ray and Norman Willmont; and three sisters, Ethel Nash, Terrance Smith and Mary Bearmen.
He is survived by three children, Anna (Tony) Hogan of Mascoutah, Jim Willmont of O’Fallon, Jeff (Jennifer Wildhaber) Willmont of Shiloh; eight grandchildren, Jamie (Carl) Crellin of Isle of Man, U.K., Justin (Ashley Ward) Willmont of Fla., David (Kyle May) Willmont of O’Fallon James (Alicia) Willmont of Mascoutah, Daniel Willmont of Germany, Josh (Sarah Sullivan) Willmont of O'Fallon, Steven (Katie) Willmont of Jerseyville, Suzann Fones of Jerseyville; seven great grandchildren, Jacee Hammons, Avery Kemper, Kendall York, Brayden Willmont, Danny Fones, Michael Fones, Abigail Willmont; four sisters, Margaret Moore of Troy, Agnes Carroll of Nashville, Rose Gentry of Okla., Betty Garzu of Fairview Heights; two sisters-in-law, Shirley Willmont of Millstadt and Rose (Jim) Beard of Troy; a brother-in-law, Wilson (Cathy) Helfer of Jerseyville; and many nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the family. Condolences may be extended to the family at www.schildknechtfh.com. Visitation will be held Wednesday, December 17, from 4 to 8 p.m. at Schildknecht Funeral Home, O’Fallon. Funeral service will be held Thursday, December 18, at 11 a.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be at Valhalla Gardens of Memory, Belleville.

ROBERT E. COFFIE, 66, of O’Fallon, born January 3, 1942 in Athens, Tenn., died Wednesday, December 10, in O’Fallon. Bob enjoyed a long career in the barge industry, namely for Nilo, Consolidated, and Eastside River Transportation. Bob enjoyed travel, golf, and spending time with his family. He was preceded in death by his wife, Cheryl, nee Polites, Coffie; parents, Howard Sr. and Nancy, nee Hornsby, Coffie; and a brother, Howard Boyd Coffie Jr. He is survived by two daughters, Paige (Chris) and Heather, both of St. Louis, Mo.; a granddaughter, Ava Simone Hilton; a sister-in-law, Linda Coffie of Athens, Tenn.; a niece, Ashlie Coffie; nephew, Trey Coffie; great niece, Jaylin Coffie and many friends. The family requests no flowers or plants. In honor of Bob, please make any memorial contributions to the charity of your choice. Condolences may be extended to the family at www.schildknechtfh.com. Visitation will be held Monday, December 15, from 3 to 7 p.m. at Schildknecht Funeral Home, O’Fallon. Memorial service will be held Monday, December 15, at 7 p.m. at the funeral home. Private entombment, at Lakeview Memorial Gardens, will be held at a later date.

AUGUST CLEMENS NEFF, age 81, of O’Fallon, born Sept. 29, 1927 in Beaver Prairie, Ill., passed away Tuesday, December 9, at Christian Hospital in St. Louis County. Mr. Neff was a Navy veteran of World War II and worked as a laborer in Local 670, O’Fallon. He was a member of American Legion Fischer-Solis Post 137, O’Fallon. Gus was preceded in death by his parents, August and Margaret, nee Rosen, Neff; and brothers, Pete and Jerome; and sisters, Christine Hasenstab, Florence Perschbacher, and Margaret Krieber. He is survived by his sister, Judith (Alan) Swope of Ripley, Tenn., and brother, Clifford (Patricia) Neff of Florissant, Mo., dear friend, Claire Stone of Swansea; many nieces and nephews. Casket bearers are Gene Elliott, Mike Stone, Peter Neff, Ray Brasel, Jon Neff, and Thomas Hasenstab. Memorials may be made to the charity of one’s choice or in the form of Masses. Condolences may be extended to the family by visiting www.wfh-ofallon.com. Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m., Friday, December 12, at Wolfersberger Funeral Home, 102 W. Washington Street, O’Fallon, and from 12to 12:45 p.m., Saturday, December 13. Funeral procession will depart the funeral home at 12:45 p.m. for a Mass of Christian Burial at 1 p.m., Saturday, December 13, at St. Clare Catholic Church with Rev. James Deiters presiding. Burial will follow at Mt. Calvary Catholic Cemetery, Shiloh, with military honors. Arrangements entrusted to Wolfersberger Funeral Home.

LUCIA FATIMA PACHECO, age 42 , born August 26, 1966 in Povoacao, Lomba do Alcaide, Island of St. Michael, Azores, passed away Tuesday evening, December 2, in O'Fallon, surrounded by her loving family.

Lucy came to the O'Fallon area two years ago with her brother Paulo, to help open his restaurant, Paulo's at the Mansion, where Lucy was the Executive Pastry Chef. Lucy was known for her hospitality at the restaurant.

Her generous spirit was evident in her charitable acts; she had served the poor and homeless in area soup kitchens and was generous with her time and talents. She was an avid sports fan and an accomplished pastry chef. She attended St. Clare Catholic Church, O'Fallon.

She is survived by her parents, Deodato M. and Irene, nee Branco, Pacheco of Fall River, Mass., her three brothers Paulo Pacheco of O’Fallon, and Osvaldo Pacheco and Henry Pacheco, both of Fall River, Mass., her four sisters Jessica Pacheco of Westport, Mass., Carmen Pettine, Goretti Eonas, both of Brockton, Mass., and Annie Furtado, of Fall River, Mass., 14 nieces and nephews, one great nephew, and many aunts and uncles. Lucy was especially proud of her role as godmother to her niece Samantha Eonas.

The family kindly requests no flowers. Memorial donations are suggested to the family or to Hospice of Southern Illinois.

Visitation was Monday, December 8, at Manuel Rogers & Sons Funeral Home, Fall River, Massachusetts.

Services: Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated Tuesday, December 9, at Santo Christo Church, Fall River, Mass., with burial at Notre Dame Cemetery.

A memorial service to honor the life of Lucy will be at 4 p.m., Sunday, December 14, at St. Clare Catholic Church, with Rev. James Deiters presiding. A reception will immediately follow the service at Paulo's at the Mansion.

DOROTHY “DOTTIE” J. EMRICH, 84, of O’Fallon and Islamorada, Fla., born August 27, 1924 in Cleveland, Ohio, died Thursday, November 27, in O’Fallon.
Dottie was preceded in death by her parents, John and Jeanette Polakawitz and husband, Emmanual Emrich.
She is survived by three sons and special friend Steve Moreland.
At Dottie’s request, her body was cremated.
Memorial service will be held Thursday, December 11, at 5 p.m. at Schildknecht Funeral Home, O’Fallon.

On Sunday, December 7, DENNIS "KINGFISH" KING, 54, of O’Fallon, born November 6, 1954 in Greene County, Ill., lost his swift but heroic battle to cancer. Dennis passed away peacefully in his home with his wife at his side.

Dennis was a husband, father, brother, friend and patriot who had a zest for life that rubbed off on everyone who knew him.

He was employed by the O’Fallon Public Works Water Department and a member of Laborers Local 670. Dennis was an Army veteran, where he served in the 101st Airborne Division. He was very proud of being a veteran and was a true patriot to his country. Dennis was an avid outdoorsman and spent as many hours as he could hunting with son Alex and his best friend Paul Clausen. He loved to sit around a campfire and tell some “tall tales”. Dennis was a lifetime member of the NRA, which he believed in with all his heart.

Dennis and his wife, Debbie, had 30 years of love, tears and laughter together. They have one son Alex, who was his fathers pride and joy. He had only 17 years with his son but he treasured every moment they had. His “Little Buddy” Alex was his finest accomplishment.

Dennis was preceded in death by his mother, Lucy King of Lebanon, and his father Wayne King of Woodson, Ill.

He is survived by his wife, Debbie and their son Alex, both of O’Fallon, two sisters, Paula (Larry) Stucker of Jacksonville, and Donna Bacon of Columbia, Mo.; his dear brother-in-law, David Fritsh of O’Fallon, two half-brothers, Brian King of Illinois and Roger King of Vermont and his stepmother, Nada King of Woodson, Ill. He is also survived by nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews and many friends. Dennis with his special gusto and passion for life, will be sadly missed by all.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the National Rifle Association or Heartland Hospice. Condolences may be extended to the family at www.schildknechtfh.com. Visitation will be held Thursday, December 11, from 4 to 8 p.m. at Schildknecht Funeral Home, O’Fallon. There will be a Laborer’s Local 670 walk-thru at 6 p.m.
Funeral service will be held Friday, December 12, at 10 a.m. at the funeral home.
Burial will be at O’Fallon City Cemetery.

JOAN MARIE COOPER, 77, of Mulberry Grove, Ill., passed away on Dec. 8 in Litchfield Terrace.
Born May 3, 1931 and raised in Philadelphia, the daughter of Edmund and Mary (Courtney) Gowland, Joan served in the U.S. Air Force from 1952-1955. She married Donald R. Cooper who was in the Air Force and as a result, lived in many places around the world. Upon ending his service, they lived in Omaha, Neb., Pana, Ramsey, and finally settling in Mulberry Grove, Ill. in 1982 where she was a member of Mulberry Grove United Methodist Church.
Preceding her in death are a sister, Ann Shor, and a brother, Edmund Gowland.
Joan is survived by her husband, Donald; sons, Gary L. Cooper of O’Fallon, Larry Cooper of Orlando, Fla., and Donald R. Cooper of Edwardsville; daughters, Kimberly (Dan) Feldmann of Carlyle, and Joanna Presnell of Effingham; brothers, David Gowland of Turnersville, N.J., and Paul Gowland of Bensalem, Mass.; eleven grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be Saturday, Dec. 13 at 11 a.m. with services at 1 p.m. at Young Funeral Home, 205 S. Maple, Mulberry Grove. Memorials may be made to Mulberry Grove United Methodist Church or The American Cancer Society.
Interment following at Mulberry Grove Cemetery with military rites by American Legion Post 1180.

ERIC R. JINES, 22, of Lebanon, born December 18, 1985 in Great Lakes, IL, died Saturday, December 6, at Touchette Regional Hospital, Centreville.

Eric was a member of St. Clare Catholic Church. He graduated from O’Fallon Township High School in 2004. He was an honor student and was also listed in Who’s Who in High Schools in America.

Eric was the guitarist in the band 50/50 and the Oakshore Band. He was active in the martial arts, weight training and fitness. He was currently attending Southwestern Illinois College. He also served in the U.S. Marine Corps, during Operation Iraqi Freeedom, returning to the states as a 60% disabled veteran.

He was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Merle Pacatte and paternal grandfather, Denzel Jines.

Eric is survived by his parents, Dr. Denzel D. and Laura, nee Pacatte, Jines II of Lebanon, a brother, Denzel Jines of O’Fallon; a sister, Mary Beth Jines of Lebanon, maternal grandmother, Mary, nee Aherin, Pacatte of Lebanon; paternal grandmother, Shizue, nee Ueda, Jines of Troy, Mo.; aunts and uncles, Mike Pacatte, Dan (Leeanne) Pacatte, Tom (Kim) Pacatte, Bradford (Sue) Jines, Mark (Alyssa) Jines and many cousins.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the USO, St. Clare Catholic Church or donor’s choice.

Condolences may be extended to the family at www.schildknechtfh.com.

Visitation will be held from 9 to 10 a.m., Tuesday, December 9, at St. Clare Catholic Church.

Funeral mass will follow at 10 a.m. with Father James Deiters officiating.

At Eric’s request, his body will be cremated with interment of the cremains at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery to be held at a later date.

Schildknecht Funeral Home, O’Fallon, was in charge of arrangements.

DOROTHY A. HOWELL, 89, of Shiloh, born February 10, 1919 in Brooklyn, NY, died Friday, December 5.

Dorothy was a member of Corpus Christi Catholic Church and a lifetime member of both the American Legion 60 and the Moose Lodge in Laurel, Maryland.

She was preceded in death by her parents, John J. and Mary, nee Hennessy, Nelson; a son, John I. Howell Jr.; 12 brothers and sisters.

Dorothy is survived by her husband, John I. Howell Sr.; a son, Raymond (Thelma) Tedesco, of Shiloh; grandchildren, Raymond (Jessica Lafferty) Tedesco of Kearney, Mo., Maria (Brandon) Galligan of Mesa, Ariz., Dianna (Alex) Dupuis of Mesa, Ariz.; great grandchildren, Breanna Lafferty, Bryce, Kalease and Malaya of Kearney, Mo., Alexus, Auston and Mikinzie Galligan of Mesa, Ariz., Kathlyn, Michele, Juila and Raymond of Mesa, Ariz., many friends and numerous nieces and nephews in the New York area.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Corpus Christi Catholic Church.

Condolences may be extended to the family at www.schildknechtfh.com.

Funeral service will be held Monday, December 8, at 5:00 p.m., with visitation to follow, until 7:00 p.m. at Schildknecht Funeral Home, O’Fallon. At Dorothy’s request, her body will be cremated after all services. Burial of the cremains will be held at a later date, at Mt. Calvary Cemetery, Shiloh, IL.

MARY ANN ARBLE, 73, of Shiloh, formerly of O’Fallon, born August 12, 1935 in Pittsburgh, Pa., died Thursday, December 4, at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital.

Mary Ann was a member of Central Christian Church and had been employed in the customer service department at Dillards.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Sally, nee France, Kuszajewski; husband, John H. Arble; and a brother, Robert, in infancy.

She is survived by a daughter, Kelly Rae (Shane) Oplt of Wildwood, Mo.; a grandson, Dawson John Oplt; two brothers, Frank (Bernie) Kuszajewski and James (Ellie) Kuszajewski; a sister, Nadine (James) Byrnes and special cousin, Bernie McDermott, all of Pittsburgh. She is also survived by other cousins and many nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Central Christian Church or the American Lung Association. Condolences may be extended to the family at www.schildknechtfh.com.

Visitation was Sunday, December 7, at Schildknecht Funeral Home, O’Fallon. Funeral service will be held Monday, December 8, at 10 a.m. at the funeral home with Rev. Darren McCormick officiating.

Burial will be at Mt. Calvary Cemetery, Shiloh.

WILLIAM H. “BILL” YAEGER, 73, of Jefferson City, Mo., born February 12, 1935 in O’Fallon to the union of Harold T. and Marcella E. Reinhardt Yaeger, died Saturday, November 22 at his home.

Bill graduated from O’Fallon Township High School and served in the United States Army, mostly in Germany, from 1954 until 1956. He became employed with Ameren UE in 1956, working at the Cahokia Power Plant. He served as a volunteer on the O’Fallon Volunteer Fire Department until he was transferred as a lineman to Bagnell Dam, at the Lake of the Ozarks, in 1965. He later became the manager of Ameren’s fish hatchery at Osage Beach, serving in that position for seven years. In 1990, he became warehouse manager at Bagnell Dam, retiring in 1995 with more than 39 years of service.

The Yaegers lived in Eldon, Mo. for many years, where he was active in the Boy Scouts, Sacred Heart Church and the Knights of Columbus. He was a member of the Eldon Board of Education from 1979-1983, serving as president for two and a half years.

After retirement, Bill and Ruth moved to Jefferson City and built a home in the country near Wardsville, Mo. Bill loved to work outdoors, hunt, and always had a large garden, giving fresh produce to friends, neighbors, Hospice House and the Samaritan Center. He was a strong supporter of Special Olympics and Jefferson City High School athletics, especially volleyball.

Bill is survived by his wife, Mary Ruth, nee Hesse, Yaeger, whom he married August 7, 1954 in O’Fallon, five children, Colonel Jeffrey W. (Yolanda) Yaeger (US Army, Retired) of Clarksville, Tenn., Elizabeth R. (Ted) Wood of Corrales, N.M., Barbara J. (Jeruld) Weiland of Davisburg, Mich., Carl J. (Sheila) Yaeger of Overland Park, Kan., Curtis L. (April) Yaeger of Jefferson City, Mo.; eight grandchildren, Lucas J. (Emily) Yaeger of Evansville, Ind., Calvin P. Yaeger of Atlanta, Ga., James W. Wood of Seattle, Wash., Benjamin J. Wood of Albuquerque, N.M., Maureen R. Weiland of Bozeman, Mont., Eric J. Weiland of Vancouver, British Columbia, Nicholas J. Yaeger of Jefferson City, Mo., Emily B. Yaeger of Jefferson City, Mo.; a great granddaughter, Lila J. Yaeger of Evansville, Ind.; two brothers, Richard A. (Doreen) Yaeger of Palm Desert, Calif., Dewey A. (Kathy) Yaeger of DeKalb, Ill.; and a sister, Audrey L. (John) Pugh of Dover, Del.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Stanislaus Church or the American Cancer Society. Condolences may be extended to the family at www.schildknechtfh.com.

A visitation and memorial service was held Saturday, Nov. 29 at the Schildknecht Funeral Home with Father James Deiters officiating. Burial immediately followed at Mt. Calvary Cemetery in Shiloh.

MELBA C. THOMAS, 71 of O’Fallon, born May 30, 1937, in Edgewood, Illinois, died Saturday, Nov. 29 at Memorial Hospital, Belleville. Melba was a member of O’Fallon United Church of Christ and retired as a manager at Dickerson Petroleum.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Carl and Lorene, nee Hockman, Reeder and husband, Charles Thomas.

Melba is survived by two sons, Steven Thomas of Inverness, Fla., Jeffrey (Sandy) Thomas of O’Fallon; two grandchildren, Kerri (Patrick Jr.) Curtis, Charles “Chad” Thomas; and a great granddaughter, Amelia Irene Curtis.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to O’Fallon United Church of Christ or 32nd Degree Masonic Learning Center for Children with Dyslexia. Condolences may be extended to the family at www.schildknechtfh.com.

Visitation will be held Tuesday, Dec. 2, from 3 to 7 p.m. at Schildknecht Funeral Home, O’Fallon. Funeral service will be held Wednesday, Dec. 3, at 11 a.m. at the funeral home with Rev. Dr. Martha Thierheimer officiating.

At her request, after all services, Melba’s body will be cremated. Private burial will be held at a later date at St. John’s Cemetery, Breese, Ill.

Schildknecht Funeral Home, O’Fallon, is in charge of arrangements.

JOHN D. DEWITT, age 81, born March 14, 1927 in East St. Louis, died Friday, November 21, in Highland.

John worked as a truck driver for Campbell 66 Express in St. Louis, retiring in 1983.
John was preceded in death by a former spouse, Verna Lee and a daughter, Paula Baker.
He is survived by five children, Marylee (William Joseph) Gream of Kansas City, Mo., John Michael (Millie) DeWitt of Ullin, Ill., Cheryl (Dave) Witt of Shiloh, Mary (Jim) Ping of Highland, and John D. (fiance Kim Butler) DeWitt II of Fairview Heights; grandchildren, Tammy Gream, Judy Case, John Gream, Christy Black, John Glenn DeWitt, Jason DeWitt, Justin DeWitt, Kenny Wright, David Wright, Tim Baker, Theresa Pitts, Dave Witt Jr., James Ping II, Robin Butler, Samantha Ann DeWitt; 18 great-grandchildren; former spouse, Judith Ann DeWitt of Carlyle; and step-brother Lloyd Candler of Kansas City, Mo.

The family kindly requests no flowers. Memorial donations may be designated to the family and will be accepted at the funeral home. Condolences may be extended by visiting www.wfh-ofallon.com.

Friends may call today from 10 to 12:00 p.m., at Wolfersberger Funeral Home, 102 W. Washington Street, O’Fallon.

Funeral service was at at Wolfersberger Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Rusty Mosley officiating. Burial followed at St. Joseph Cemetery in O’Fallon Township. Arrangements entrusted to Wolfersberger Funeral Home, O’Fallon.

KATHY CLARK, 86, of O’Fallon, born May 24, 1922 in Glasford, Ill., died Saturday, Nov. 22, at her son, Jim’s home in O’Fallon.

Mrs. Clark worked at McDonald’s Mobile Home Sales as a secretary. After retiring, she traveled and along with her husband, Silas W. Clark, became camp attendants, a position she loved and shared with her husband of 37 years, until his passing in February 2004.

She was preceded in death by her parents John and Pearl, nee Hodson, Breese; husband, Silas W. Clark; four brothers, Delmar Breese, Clyde Breese, Billy Snyder, Gordon Snyder; and three sisters, Genevieve Edwards, Joanne Terrell and Phyllis Lockwood.

She is survived by four children, James “Fuzzy” (Lisa) Mettille of O’Fallon, Michael (Diane Paquet) Link of Belleville, Kathy (Dan) Cape of Bartonville, Ill., Kay (Randy) Reiger of Chillicothe, Ill.; nine grandchildren, Heidi Mettille, Erin Cook, John Burns, Kristin Link, Stephanie Link, Casey Smith, Christopher Cape, Kara Reiger, Stacey Reiger-Downard and 10 great grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hospice of Southern Illinois. Condolences may be extended to the family at www.schildknechtfh.com.

Visitation will be Friday, November 28, from 11 to 12 at Schildknecht Funeral Home, O’Fallon, followed by a memorial service at noon with Rev. Hal Santos officiating.

At her request, Dorothy was cremated.

JEAN CLARK, 89, of O’Fallon, born December 12, 1918 in Ellington, Mo., died Sunday, November 23 at Memorial Hospital, Belleville. Mrs. Clark was a member of the First Baptist Church in Ellington, Mo. and the O’Fallon Senior Citizens.

She was preceded in death by her parents, E.G. and Alma, nee Copeland, Haywood; husband, Everett Clark; a grandson, Michael Montgomery and 11 brothers and sisters.

She is survived by two daughters, Janice (Kenneth) Halbrook of O’Fallon, Joyce (Stanley) Glastetter of Lakeland, Fla.; a granddaughter, Amy (Dan) Boaz; two great grandchildren, Danielle and Samantha Boaz; four stepgrandchildren; a special nephew, Bob Nevelsick and numerous other nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Heart Assn. Condolences may be made to the family at www.schildknechtfh.com.

Visitation will be held Tuesday, November 25, from 1 to 2 p.m. at Schildknecht Funeral Home, O’Fallon.

Funeral service will be held Tuesday, November 25, at 2 p.m. at the funeral home with Father Robert Bosworth officiating.

Burial will be at Ellington Cemetery, Ellington, Mo.

MELINDA MCMILLAN, 78, of St. Peters, Mo., formerly of O’Fallon, born December 14, 1929 in Crystal City, Mo., died Friday, November 21, at Barnes-Jewish Hospital.

Melinda was a member of the Shiloh Valley Senior Citizens, a past member of the White Shrine of Jerusalem, and member and past Matron of the Eastern Star in Bonne Terre, Mo. and Eastern Star in O’Fallon. She was also a member of the Eastern Star Past Matrons Club in Bonne Terre.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Taylor and Mary E., nee Evans, Barton; first husband, Aubrey E. Mitchener, second husband, Leroy McMillan; a daughter, Alice Renee Mayfield; a brother, Wayne Barton; and two sisters, Maxine Simms and Marie Bratcher.

Melinda is survived by a son, Michael Mitchener; a sister, Sonia; five brothers, Chadburn, John, Bernard ‘Buddy’, Donald, Robert ‘Jr’, and numerous nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Barnes Children’s Center. Condolences may be extended to the family at www.schildknechtfh.com.

Visitation will be held Monday, November 24, from 4 to 7 p.m. at Schildknecht Funeral Home, O’Fallon, with an Eastern Star service at 6 p.m.

Funeral service will be Tuesday, November 25, at 9:30 a.m. at the funeral home with Rev. Walter P. Gerth officiating.

Burial will be at Lakeview Memorial Gardens.

THOMAS R. BLEAU, 75, of O’Fallon, born December 23, 1932 in Burlington, VT, died Wednesday, Nov. 19. Tom was a member of St. Nicholas Catholic Church, retired from Local 670, as a laborer for the City of O’Fallon, a member of the O’Fallon Sportsmans Club, a grand knight & member of the Knights of Columbus 4239. He was elected into the O’Fallon Volunteer Fire Department in October 1962, elected as chief in May 1981 and retired from the department in May of 1985. Tom also served in the US Air Force.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Rupert and Retta, nee Quinn, Bleau; his first wife, Lenora, nee Nevenner, Bleau and a sister, Darlene Irvin.

He is survived by his wife, Doris, nee Retherford, Bleau, of O’Fallon, whom he married December 7, 1982 in Belleville; a son, Timothy (Dianne) Bleau of Stafford, VA; stepchildren, Sandy (Jim) File of Carrolton, Ill., Larry (Susie) Bradshaw of Mexico, Mo., Eric Bien of Jacksonville, Ill., Doug Bien of Colorado Springs, Colo.; two brothers, Paul Bleau, Duane (Joyce) Bleau, both of Burlington, VT and seven grandchildren, Paul Bleau, Kate Bleau, Ciara Bien, David Bradshaw, Suzette Bradshaw, Derrick Bien and Jeffery Bien.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hospice of Southern Illinois. Condolences may be extended to the family at www.schildknechtfh.com.

The Bleau family would like to thank Doctors Burstein, Kurichety and Stanczyk, the nurses and staff at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital and a special thank you to the staff at Hospice of Southern Illinois.
Visitation will be held Sunday, November 23, from 3 to 7 p.m. at Schildknecht Funeral Home. There will be a Fire Department Service held at 6:00 p.m. at the funeral home.

Funeral service will be held Monday, November 24, at 11 a.m. at Schildknecht Funeral Home with Monsignor William Hitpas officiating.
Burial will be at O’Fallon City Cemetery.

DALE CHARLES HOLTGRAVE, 48, of Fairview Heights, born on August 16, 1960 in Belleville, died on Sunday, November 16.

Dale was a member of Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Fairview Heights, and worked at Prairie Farms for 24 years in O’Fallon. He was a member of the Teamsters Union Local 50 in Belleville. Dale loved life and was willing to help anyone whenever they needed help. He will truly be missed and loved by all.

Surviving are his loving parents, Charles F. and Gertrude C. Holtgrave of Fairview Heights; his brother, Gary (Kathleen) Holtgrave of O’Fallon, and a sister, Doris (Morris) Grotsky of Swansea; nephews, Scott (fiance’ Angie Albrecht) Grotsky of Swansea, Matt Grotsky of Swansea; nieces, Valerie (Kirk) Hancock, Marlaina Holtgrave, Rachel Holtgrave, and Jeanine Holtgrave, all of O’Fallon; many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.

Memorials may be made to the Holy Trinity Capital Campaign.

Visitation: Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, November 19 at Lake View Funeral Home, Fairview Heights.

A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. on Thursday, November 20, at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, 505 Fountains Parkway, Fairview Heights, with Father Ray Schultz officiating. Interment will be held at a later date.

JOSEPH T. MULHERAN, age 85, of O'Fallon, born December 25, 1922 in Pittsburgh, Penn., passed away Tuesday morning, November 4, at Belleville Memorial Hospital. He attended University of Pittsburgh for a short time until his induction into the US Army in 1943. He was trained as an aerial turret gunner on the B-24, where he flew many daytime missions during World War II. He was an expert marksman and was awarded the Air Medal with three oak leaf clusters. He relocated to Scott AFB near the end of the war, where he met Eleanor Rothkegel of O'Fallon. They married August 10, 1946 at St. Clare Catholic Church. They remained in O'Fallon for most of the next 60 years. Mr. Mulheran worked for Monsanto for over 30 years, retiring in 1985 as Chief Chemical Operator. Joe was preceded in death by his parents Michael T. and Alice, nee Nolan, Mulheran; a brother and two sisters. He is survived by his wife, Eleanor; two sons, Kevin of O'Fallon and Thomas of Denver, Colo.; and his granddaughter, Kate Akhtar of San Francisco, Calif. Memorials may be made to the charity of one's choice. Condolences may be extended to the family by visiting www.wfh-ofallon.com. Visitation: Friends may call from 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m., Monday, November 10, at Wolfersberger Funeral Home, 102 W. Washington Street, O'Fallon. Funeral Service: 1:30 p.m., Monday, November 10, at Wolfersberger Funeral Home chapel with Rev. Von Deeke, Associate Pastor of St. Clare Catholic Church officiating. Burial with full military honors will follow at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery, St. Louis.
Arrangements entrusted to Wolfersberger Funeral Home, O'Fallon.

RICHARD B. PERRINn, age 77, of O’Fallon, peacefully made his way to heaven surrounded by his children in his home Monday, October 20. Richard was born in Sioux City, Iowa on July 26, 1931. He graduated from the University of Nebraska, Omaha. Richard served his country in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War. He retired from AT&T after 28 years of service. Richard and Barbara were joined in marriage on Dec. 1, 1956 and together raised six children. He was a 55-year member of American Legion Post 2 in Council Bluffs, member of the O’Fallon Knights of Columbus 4239 and the O’Fallon Sportsman Club. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Barbara (nee Fischer) Perrin, his daughter, Susan Spencer and his parents, Boyd and Winifred (nee Dumkriger) Perrin.
He is survived by his children, son, Scott (Kelley) Perrin of Olathe, Kan., daughter, Jean True of O’Fallon, daughter, Jennifer (Robert) Magrath of Troy, son, Joseph (Pam) Perrin of Swansea, daughter, Nanette (Hank Barnett) Perrin of Olathe, Kan; son-in-law, Donald Spencer of Kansas City, Kan.; grandchildren, Kyle and Katie Spencer, Zach and Kole Perrin, Michelle and Scott (Tiffany) True, Nathaniel, Nicholas, and Abigail Magrath, Kyle Dent, and Kassandra Sue Barnett; great-grandchildren, Lexa Nash and Kaelyn True; and sister, Constance Turner of Sun City, Ariz. Memorials may be made to BJC Hospice or St. Clare Catholic Church. Online condolences and tributes may be made at www.wfh-ofallon.com. Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m., Wednesday, October 22, and 10 to 11 a.m., Thursday, October 23, at St. Clare Catholic Church, O’Fallon. The K of C will conduct a walk-through Wednesday evening at the church.
Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:00 a.m., Thursday, October 23, at St. Clare Catholic Church. Burial will take place October 25, at St. Joseph’s Cemetery, Council Bluffs, Iowa, alongside his wife. Arrangements entrusted to Wolfersberger Funeral Home.

DELRAY C. DEIBERT, 71, of Highland, born Nov. 24, 1936, in Highland, died Saturday, Oct. 18 at his residence. Born in Highland, Mr. Deibert grew up in Marine. He graduated from Highland High School in 1954; served with the US Army; worked at Wick’s Organ for a few years before starting at Shell Oil Company in 1959, where he retired from in 1992 as supervisor of pipefitters, insulators. In his retirement, he worked at Aviston Lumber Co., until 2005. He loved sports, Bonnie’s Baseball Team, which he managed for years, girls basketball, Tyler’s stockcar racing, granddaughter’s softball at Rolla. He collected Jim Beam bottles. He did Quarter Midget Race Cars with Bruce and Bonnie. For a number of years, he operated the first landscaping business in Highland and had sold real estate for Holzinger Reality.
He was a member of Evangelical United Church of Christ, Charter Member of Highland Jaycees, Junior Highland Volunteer Fire Dept., Highland Lodge 583 AF & FM; (Shriners) A.A.O.N.O.M.S. at East St. Louis; Highland Booster Club; Former Cub Master of Pack 43; and Board of Directors of Highland Khoury League.
He was preceded in death by his father, Oscar Jacob Deibert, who died Jan. 24, 1992; a nephew, Dana W. Deibert, who died in the 1970’s; maternal grandfather, William Wiesemeyer; maternal grandmother, Sophia, nee Aldrup, Wiesemeyer Prott; paternal grandfather, Daniel Deibert; and paternal grandmother, Bertha, nee Neumann, Deibert.
Surviving are his wife, Carole Ann, nee Fitch, Deibert whom he married on Aug. 29, 1959; mother, Cleda I., nee Wiesemeyer, Deibert; son, Bruce N. (Wendy) Deibert of Highland; daughters, Billie J. (Scott) Gray of Arnold, Mo., and Bonnie K. (Randy) Riggs of Highland; brother, Wayne O. (companion Darleen Phillips) Deibert of Highland; grandchildren, Tyler C. and Kassi L. Deibert of Highland, Kendra D. and Erika P. Tharp of Arnold, Mo., Lauren C. Riggs, twins, Ryan T. and Kagney R. Riggs of Highland, twins, Audra G. and Alycia S. Gray, of Arnold, Mo.; nephew, Dean (Cheryl) Deibert of Highland; and niece, Denise (Ray) Joseph of Highland.
Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Southern Illinois or Shriner’s Hospital for Children. Expressions of sympathy can be sent to the family by visiting www.spengel-boulanger.com.
Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m., Monday, Oct. 20, and from 8 to 11 a.m., Tuesday, Oct. 21, at Spengel-Boulanger Funeral Home, 1501 9th at Lemon St., Highland.
Funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 21, at the funeral home with Rev. Christopher W. Hill, officiating. Interment will be at Highland City Cemetery.

SHIRLEY KAY WELLMAKER, 70, of O’Fallon, departed this life on Thursday, October 16, in the comfort of her home, surrounded by her loving family. She was born October 11, 1938 in Lovejoy, Ill. to the union of William and Elnora, nee Townsend, Lewis. Shirley had been employed as a cook at Our World Day Care Center in O’Fallon.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Willie J. Wellmaker, three brothers; Frank “Bill” Drain, Eddie Lewis, Sonny Lewis and two sisters; Ophelia Hall and Sarah Winchester.
She is survived by seven children, Bobbie Oakley of O’Fallon, Sandra Henderson of Edwardsville, Johnny (Felicia) Oakley Jr. of Swansea, Sakina (Clarence) Robinson of Aurora, Colo., Donnell (Cassandra) Oakley Sr. of Waddell, Ariz., Paula Oakley of Collinsville, Courtney (Fonda) Oakley Sr. of O’Fallon; 21 grandchildren, 24 great grandchildren, four sisters, Ora Lee Rivers of O’Fallon, Georgella Combs of Lebanon, Early Mae Lewis of Omaha, Neb., Frenchie Lewis of Compton, Calif.; and a host of nieces and nephews.
Condolences may be extended to the family at www.schildknechtfh.com.
Visitation will be held Tuesday, October 21, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Schildknecht Funeral Home, O’Fallon.
Funeral service will be held Wednesday, October 22, at 9 a.m. at the funeral home with Pastor Donnell Oakley Sr. officiating. Burial will be at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery, St. Louis.

JOSEPH POEPPING, 85, of Lebanon, born October 21, 1922 in E. St. Louis, died Wednesday, October 15, at Memorial Hospital, Belleville. Joe was a member of St. Nicholas Catholic Church. He, along with his wife Charlotte, owned and operated Bel-Vista Mobile Homes for many years and was a charter member and a past President of the Illinois Manufactured Housing Assn. Joe and Charlotte raised and trained German Shepherds for many years, bringing home the top winner in the United States, in 1970. He was also an AKC Registered Judge. Joe was preceded in death by his parents, Henry B. and Mary M., nee Fallon, Poepping, his 1st wife, Genevieve, nee Edmonds, Poepping, 2nd wife, Charlotte K., nee Smith, Poepping, a sister, Mary Claire Bach and a brother, Howard Poepping Sr. He is survived by four children, Martin “Marty” Joseph Poepping of O’Fallon, Michael Alan (Betsy) Poepping of Tallahassee, Fla, Elise Marie (Tyler) Fernsler of Ballwin, Mo., Darlene (Doug) Eskra of Smithton; two sisters-in-law, Ruth H., nee Moore, Poepping of Belleville, Delores Gatty of Arkansas; nine grandchilden, Jessica Poepping and Nicholas “Nick” Poepping, both of O’Fallon, David Poepping and Amelia Poepping, both of Tallahassee, Fla., Randell Marie Fernsler of Ballwin, Mo,, Jenna Elise, nee Fernsler, (Ensign Brandon, USN) Wellman of Marceline, Mo., Mitchell Fernsler, of Ballwin, Mo., Kelly Hawkins of Calif., Scott (Patty) Eskra of Alton; and three great grandchildren, Erin Arnold of Swansea, Devin Eskra of Smithton, McKenzie Grace Matthews of Tallahassee, Fla., a niece, Mary Lois (Marc) Decker of Naperville, a nephew, Howard Poepping Jr. of Belleville; a great nephew and four great nieces. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Nicholas Catholic Church. Condolences may be extended to the family at www.schildknechtfh.com. Visitation will be held Monday, October 20, from 4 to 7 p.m. at Schildknecht Funeral Home, 301 S. Lincoln Avenue, O’Fallon. Memorial service will be Monday, October 20, at 7 p.m. at the funeral home, with Monsignor William Hitpas officiating. At Joe’s request, his body will be cremated.

ROBERT LEE LILLIE, age 81, of O’Fallon, born November 2, 1926 in O’Fallon, passed away Monday, October 13, at his home.
A lifelong resident of O’Fallon, Bob retired in 1986 from the US Postal Service, where he worked as an O’Fallon letter carrier for 27 years. He was a 50-year member of the American Legion Fischer-Solis Post 137 and served the O’Fallon community as a volunteer fireman for 16 years. Mr. Lillie served on the O’Fallon Township High School Board of Education from 1966-97. He was a past city alderman, township trustee and treasurer for the O’Fallon Homecoming committee. Bob was also a member of A.F. & A.M. Lodge 576 for 55 years and a life member of Scottish Rite Bodies of the Valley of Southern Illinois, Ainad Shrine Temple and Ainad Roadrunners. He was a life member of Ainad Color Guard, serving as past president, marching in many parades over the years, and Dania Shrine Club. Bob was a lifelong member of O’Fallon United Church of Christ, where he served on the consistory. He was a World War II veteran, serving in the US Army. His favorite things included playing cards, spending time with his family and the mornings that he spent at Engine House #2 with his fellow retired O’Fallon firemen. He was a faithful supporter of O’Fallon’s Panther Band and was an OTHS sports fanatic. Bob was a friendly, well-liked gentleman and will be missed by his family and friends.
He was preceded in death by his first wife, Jean nee Dauber, Lillie, whom he married November 16, 1949 and who passed away August 8, 1984; his parents, Robert and Josephine, nee Bernhardt, Lillie; grandson, Robert Zanfes; brother, DeWayne Lillie and wife Chris; and brother-in-law James Bond.
He is survived by his wife, Janice, nee Libell, formerly Meyer, Lillie whom he married March 1, 1986; daughters, Debra Shelton of Freeburg, Pamela Zanfes of O’Fallon, and Maureen (Dennis) Blumberg of O’Fallon; step-son, Jeff Meyer (fiance Ronda Billington) of Bingham, Ill.; step-daughter, Sally (Keith) Zeisset of Waterloo; grandchildren, Jaime (Mark) Little, Kristin (Patrick) Jackson, Adam Swedo, Emily Zanfes, Jennifer Zanfes, Sara Blumberg, Scott Blumberg, Sean Blumberg, Josh (Charis) Meyer, Haley Meyer, Megan Meyer, Maggie Zeisset, Will Zeisset, Mollie Zeisset; great-grandsons, Tanner and Trenton Little, Connor Jackson, and a great-grandson due any day; and sister Eunice Bond of McDonough, Ga.
Memorial donations may be made to O’Fallon United Church of Christ Scholarship Fund or Family Hospice and will be accepted at the funeral home. Visit www.wfh-ofallon.com to sign the online guest book.
Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m., Thursday, October 16, at Wolfersberger Funeral Home, 102 W. Washington St., O’Fallon. The O’Fallon Fire Department will conduct a walk-through at 6:30 p.m. A Masonic Service will be held at 7:30 p.m. Visitation will continue at 10 a.m., Friday, October 17, at O’Fallon United Church of Christ, 206 W. Adams St., O’Fallon.
Funeral service will be at 11 a.m., Friday, October 17 at O’Fallon United Church of Christ with Rev. Dr. Martha Thierheimer officiating. Following the graveside service, a luncheon will be served at the O’Fallon United Church of Christ. Burial will follow at Valhalla Gardens of Memory, Belleville. Arrangements entrusted to Wolfersberger Funeral Home.

DONALD P. SWEITZER, 71, of O’Fallon, born May 8, 1937 in Chippewa Falls, Wisc., died Wednesday, October 8, at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital in Belleville. Donald was a member of Grace Church in Fairview Heights. He was the owner and operator of Sweitzer Mobile Home Sales. He had been employed by Illinois Power for 10 years and then worked in the manufactured housing industry for 40 years. He was also the past president of the Manufactured Housing Industry. He was preceded in death by his parents, Theodore John and Alice L., nee Adams, Sweitzer and a brother Roger Sweitzer. Donald is survived by his wife, Sondra J., nee Hodge, Sweitzer, whom he married in Decatur, on January 21, 1955; two daughters, Lorie Diane McKinna of San Diego, Calif. and Lynette (John) Pickett of St. Jacob; three grandchildren, Jayma Cook, Tyler Crebbs, Emily McKinna; and a great grandchild, Aidan Cook. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Grace Church Building Fund. Condolences may be made to the family at www.schildknechtfh.com. Visitation will be held Friday, October 10, from 4 to 8 p.m. at Schildknecht Funeral Home, O’Fallon. Funeral service will be held Saturday, October 11, at 10 a.m., at the funeral home, with Rev. Hal Santos officiating. Burial will be at O’Fallon City Cemetery.

KANAYALAL R. MOTWANI, 74, of O’Fallon, born December 14, 1933 in Pakistan, died Tuesday, October 7, in O’Fallon. Mr. Motwani was employed in retail management for Walgreens. He was a member of the Hindu Temple of St. Louis and the Sadhv Vaswani Center in Dracut, Mass. He was preceded in death by his parents, Rupchand and Satibai Motwani. Kanayalal is survived by his wife, Rani, nee Mohini, Motwani of O’Fallon, three children, Rajni (Bruce) Hira of Rochester, NY, Lata (Rajesh) Sehgal of Chicago, Dr. Haresh (Hiroo) Motwani of O’Fallon; three sisters, two brothers and six grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Hindu Temple of St. Louis. Condolences may be extended to the family at www.schildknechtfh.com. Visitation will be held Wednesday, October 8, from 10 to 11 a.m. at Schildknecht Funeral Home, O’Fallon, services following at 11 a.m. with Pundit Rameshwar Das. After all services, Mr. Motwani will be cremated.

ROY MCGEATHY, 61, of Shiloh, born October 12, 1946 in Detroit, Mich., died Sunday, October 5, in Shiloh. Roy served in the US Air Force, retiring as a Chief Master Sgt. He was also a member of the Veterans of Foreign War Post 1739. He was preceded in death by his parents, Forrest and Lucille, nee Matte, McGeathy; father in law, Richard J. Addy Sr. and a brother-in-law, Mark Addy. Roy is survived by his wife, Mary Louise, nee Addy, McGeathy of Shiloh; a daughter, Jaime McGeathy of Ore.; two sons, Travis McGeathy of Mass., and Jacob McGeathy of Ill., a brother, Dennis (Pam) McGeathy of N.H.; three sisters, Bonnie (John) Johnson of N.C., Cheryle (Ray) Lickert of Ky., Davon (Jeff) Dunn of Mich.; mother-in-law, Elizabeth Addy of Mich., four sisters-in-law, Betty Anne (Thom) Horning of Fla., Gail (James) Osborne of Va., Sue Addy (Keith Matz) of Mich., Therese Neilson of Ohio; four brothers-in-law, Richard Addy Jr. of Ill., Peter (Cindi) Addy of Mich., Dennis Addy of Mich., David (Sherri) Addy of Mich. and many nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hospice of Southern Illinois. Condolences may be extended to the family at www.schildknechtfh.com. There will be no visitation. At the family’s request, Roy will be cremated. There will be a memorial service held Friday, October 10, at 11 a.m., in the Chapel at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery, St. Louis.

MILDRED BADGLEY, 85, of O’Fallon, born November 12, 1922 in Belleville, died Wednesday, October 1, at Memorial Hospital, Belleville. Mildred was schooled in O’Fallon, graduating from O’Fallon Township High School in the Class of 1940. Mildred’s great, great, great grandfather, David Badgley, was the founder and pastor of the New Design Baptist Church, the first Baptist church founded in the state of Illinois, thus helping to form her strong religious and spiritual beliefs and her love of Jesus Christ as her savior. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of O’Fallon. At the age of 16, and for many years to come, Mildred taught the 2nd grade Sunday school class at the Baptist Church in O’Fallon, retiring only when her rheumatoid arthritis became too painful, not allowing her to sit on the smaller chairs with the children. She led a very good and courageous life, surrounded by her sister and church family. She was preceded in death by her parents, Lee and Christina, nee Schachner, Badgley. She is survived by her loving sister Virginia Badgley and the entire church family at First Baptist Church. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the First Baptist Church Building Fund. Condolences may be extended to the family at www.schildknechtfh.com. Visitation will be held Saturday, October 4, from 9 to 11 a.m. at First Baptist Church of O’Fallon. Funeral service will follow at 11 a.m. with Pastors Doug Munton and Skip Leininger officiating. Burial will be at O’Fallon City Cemetery.

ANNIS LORETTA BYRAM, nee Feig, age 93, lifelong resident of Caseyville, born Feb. 24, 1915, passed away Wednesday, October 1, at Lebanon Care Center. Mrs. Byram was preceded in death by her husband, Glenn Byram, whom she married October 28, 1939 in East Saint Louis; and who passed away January 22, 1995; her parents, George and Amelia, nee Pausch, Feig; one brother and three sisters. She is survived by her son, Gerald (Laura) Byram of O’Fallon; daughter Glenna (William) Streif of O’Fallon; grandchildren, Bridget Martini of O’Fallon, Aaron Byram of O’Fallon, and Alissa Vollmer of Millstadt; great grandchildren, Briana Klein, Brendan Martini, Annis “Annie” Byram and one little one on the way. Memorial donations may be made in her honor to Heartland Hospice and will be accepted at the funeral home. Online condolences and tributes may be made at www.wfh-ofallon.com. Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m., Friday, October 3, at Wolfersberger Funeral Home, O’Fallon. Funeral service is at 10 a.m., Saturday, October 4, at Wolfersberger Funeral Home Chapel, 102 W. Washington St., O’Fallon, with Pastor Rodney Sloan officiating. Burial will follow at Lake View Memorial Gardens. Arrangements entrusted to Wolfersberger Funeral Home.

MARY PAMELA BURRALL, (nee Prullage), age 64, of O’Fallon, born January 9, 1944 in Vincennes, Ind., passed away Monday, September 29, at her home in O’Fallon. Pam grew up in Vincennes, graduated from St Mary-of-the-Woods College near Terre Haute, and earned her Master’s degree from Eastern Illinois University. She shared her love of music with others by teaching all grade levels at various schools, including Vincennes, Ind., Robinson, Ill., and the St. Louis area. She was a member of St. Nicholas Catholic Church in O’Fallon. Pam was preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Irene, nee Grumieaux, Prullage; and one brother, Francis Prullage. She is survived by her husband, David J. Burrall, whom she married in St. Louis, on July 2, 1966; her daughters, Krystin (Steven) Trustman of Austin, Texas, and Kathleen (Ed) Justic of Brookfield, Ill; brother, Michael (Olivia) Prullage of Brentwood, Calif., and sister Diane (Alger) Stone of Plano, Texas. Memorial donations in honor of Mrs. Burrall are requested, in lieu of flowers, to National Multiple Sclerosis Society. Visit www.wfh-ofallon.com to sign the on-line guestbook or offer condolences to the family. A memorial mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m., Friday, October 3, at St. Nicholas Catholic Church, with Msgr. William Hitpas presiding. A gathering of friends and family, to include a luncheon, will follow at the parish hall. At Pam’s request, she has been cremated. Arrangements entrusted to Wolfersberger Funeral Home, O’Fallon.

PAUL EDWARD TONIES, 80, loving husband, father, grandfather, Godfather, brother, brother-in-law and uncle, of Waukesha, Wisc., with his wife and children by his side, was welcomed into eternal life on Saturday, September 27. Paul was born on July 16, 1928, in E. St. Louis, to Gerard and Evelyn, nee Vermeersch, Tonies. He was united in holy matrimony to Mercedes Anne Mudd on Dec. 29, 1956. Paul is survived by his wife, daughter, Rose Marie (Javier) Fernandez and their children, Roberto, Dominic, Maria, Isabel and Elena; daughter, Julie (Wil) Kalinowski and their children, Katharine, Samuel and Genevieve; daughter, Nancy (Paul) Heidel and their children, Jacob, Anne, Sean, Claire and May; son, Paul; son, Peter (Mary) and their children, Jacqueline and Nicholas; son, Patrick; daughter, Evelyn (Peter) Buss and their children, John, Ethan, Gemma and Sadie; son, Andrew; a brother, Gerard (Maxine); a sister, Mary Anne (Joe) Burroughs; Godsons, Ronald (Denise) Tonies and Michael (Terri) Burroughs; nieces, nephews, many other relatives and friends. Paul joyfully joins his parents in heaven. He was also preceded in death by his mother-in-law, Mary Edna, nee Donohoo, Mudd, and his father-in-law, James Victor Mudd. Paul worked at Inryco, Inc., as a project manager, in both St. Louis and Milwaukee. His hobbies and favorite activities revolved around his wife, children and grandchildren. Paul’s family will meet with relatives and friends from 4 to 8 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 2, at the Pete Gaerdner Funeral Home in Belleville. Paul’s funeral mass will take place at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Ruma, on Friday, Oct. 3 at 11 a.m. with Rev. John Myler and Rev. Dick Bresnahan concelebrating. Burial at the parish will follow the mass. A luncheon in Paul’s honor will follow at 3 p.m. at Fischer’s Restaurant in Belleville. In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate memorials to the Roman Catholic charity of choice.

JOAN R. FULFORD, 77, of Shiloh, born April 22, 1931 in E. St. Louis, died Tuesday, September 23, at Memorial Hospital, Belleville. Joan was a member of Sterling Baptist Church in Fairview Heights. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ray and Margaret Wall; and previous husband, Herman Snapat, father of John Snapat. Joan is survived by her husband, Thomas Fulford of Shiloh; eight children, Mark (Lisa) Fulford of O'Fallon, Theresa (Larry ) Seipp of Trenton, Kathleen (Robert) Buehler of O'Fallon, John (Jamie) Snapat of Smithton, John (Calista) Fulford of Smithton, Larry (Liz) Fulford of O'Fallon, Barbara (James) Prokopf of Caseyville, and Jane (Michael) Shelton of Portland, Maine; a brother Gene Wall of Lebanon, 17 grandchildren and one great grandchild. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Baptist Childrens Home and Family Services, 949 County Road 1300 North, Carmi, IL 62821. Condolences may be extended to the family at www.schildknechtfh.com. Memorial visitation will be held Saturday, September 27, from 9:30 to 11:00 a.m. at Schildknecht Funeral Home, O'Fallon. Memorial service will be held Saturday, September 27 at 11 a.m. at Schildknecht Funeral Home, with Rev. Randy Loeschen and Don Word officiating. Committal service and burial will be immediately following at Mt. Calvary Cemetery, Shiloh.

EILEEN RUTH VINK, nee O’Meara, age 92, of O’Fallon, born September 12, 1916 in Bay City, Mich., passed away Tuesday evening, September 23, at Lebanon Care Center. Mrs. Vink was a life member of O’Fallon Sportsman’s Club, had played in the Senior Citizens’ Kitchen Band, and volunteered for many years, leading sing-alongs at area nursing homes. She was a member of the Altar Sodality at St. Clare Catholic Church and also attended St. Nicholas Catholic Church. In the 1970’s and 80’s, she worked as a nurse’s aide at O’Fallon Health Care and other nursing homes. Mrs. Vink was preceded in death by her husband Virgil F. Vink, whom she married October 21, 1943 in Bay City, Mich.; and who passed away Jan. 6, 1978; her parents, Edward and Martha, nee Murphy, O’Meara; her five brothers and one sister. She is survived by her son, Harry (Rosemary) Vink of Lebanon; daughter, Gil (Roger) Taylor of Indio, Calif.; grandchildren, Stacey (Joe) Dean of Reynoldsburg, Ohio and Erica (Brandon) Cisan of Las Vegas, Nev.; four great grandchildren, Jed, Drake, and Zane Dean, and Cora Cisan. She will also be missed by her long-time, faithful kitty companions, Cleo and Kitt. Memorial donations in honor of Mrs. Vink are requested to either St. Clare Catholic Church or St. Nicholas Catholic Church. Visit www.wfh-ofallon.com to sign the on-line guestbook or offer condolences to the family. Friends may call from 9 to 11 a.m., Friday, September 26, at St. Nicholas Catholic Church, O’Fallon. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m., Friday, September 26, at St. Nicholas Catholic Church, with Msgr. William Hitpas presiding. Interment will follow at O’Fallon City Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to Wolfersberger Funeral Home, O’Fallon

WILBER R. "Scotty" SCOTT Jr., 78, of Fairview Heights, born April 17, 1930, in Belleville, died Wednesday, Sept. 17, at Jefferson Barracks Hospital, St. Louis, Mo. Mr. Scott worked as a truck driver for Dr. Pepper for many years. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy and was a member of Swansea Church, the O'Fallon American Legion Post 0137, and a member of the D.A.V. Wilber loved fishing and was a big Cardinals baseball fan. He was preceded in death by his parents, Wilber R. and Dorothy E., nee Dessoir, Scott Sr.; a brother, Robert Scott; a grandson, Anthony Schaefer; and a granddaughter, Roxanne Scott. Surviving are his wife, Elvira R., nee Greenfield, Scott of Fairview Heights; three sons, Alan R. (Di) Scott of Fairview Heights, Dale R. (Barb) Scott of Mascoutah, and James E. (Lisa) Scott of Collinsville; two daughters, Karen L. (Paul) Schaefer of O'Fallon, and Nancy R. (Jeffrey) Wright of Murphysboro; a brother, Doug (Kathy) Scott of Lebanon; a sister, Dorothy Falk of O'Fallon; very special friends, Bob and Shirley Loomis of Highland; 11 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and other relatives and friends. Memorials may be made to the Arthritis Foundation, the American Heart Association, or the Disabled American Veterans. A visitation was held Thursday, Sept. 18, at Lake View Funeral Home, Fairview Heights. Funeral service was held at 10 a.m. Friday, Sept. 19, at Lake View Funeral Home, with Rev. Wilson Wickiser officiating. Interment was in O'Fallon City Cemetery.

ALLAN FRED SCHIEFER, age 95, of St. Jacob, died Thursday, September 18, at Highland Health Care Center in Highland. He was born May 17, 1913, in St. Jacob, the son of Peter and Ella (Graff) Schiefer. Allen grew up in a farm south of town. He served with the US Army in Europe, Africa, and the Middle Eastern Theater during WW II from 1942 to 1946. After the war he worked on the family farm and labored for over 50 years. In 1956 he moved into St. Jacob and worked for Worrior Oil Co. and then became Sexton of Keystone Cemetery until 2000. He moved to the nursing home in 2001. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, playing cards and having coffee with family and friends. He was a member of Bussong-Mersinger American Legion Post 66 St. Jacob, Lee Iten American Legion Post 439 Highland, Labor Local 670 formerly in St. Jacob. Survivors include sister, Eleanora F. Behrens of O Fallon, brother, Earl C. (Donna) Schiefer of O’Fallon, sister, Irma M. (Leto) Rinderer of Marine, many nieces and nephews. He was preceeded in death by his parents; brothers, Wilbur J. Schiefer, Milton "Dick" V. Schiefer; sisters, Viola K. Schiefer, Alice K. Miekamp, and Dorothy L. Fohne. Visitation was Monday, September 22, at Spengel-Boulanger Funeral Home. Funeral service was Monday, September 22, at Spengel-Boulanger Funeral Home with Rev. Gary Kniepkamp officiating. Interment will be at Keystone Cemetery in St. Jacob. Memorial contributions may be made to to the family or donor’s choice. Arrangements were handled by Spengel-Boulanger Funeral Home in Highland.

VIRGINIA M. SCHEIBEL, age 87, of O’Fallon, passed away September 20 at Cedar Ridge Healthcare Center, Lebanon. She was born November 7, 1920 in O’Fallon to Fred and Stella, nee Wiemann, Hangsleben. She married Leslie Scheibel January 24, 1942; he passed away January 23, 1981. She married Adwir Kraemer in 1990; he passed away in 1994. Mrs. Scheibel was a member of O’Fallon United Church of Christ and Women’s Guild, O’Fallon Senior Citizens Club, and V.F.W. Auxiliary Post 8677. She had worked at Christian HomeCare Services, Inc., and was a volunteer for many community service activities. She was retired as an accountant from St. Clair County; she served on O’Fallon Township Board of Trustees for eight years, and served as Democratic State Central Committeewoman for four years and Democratic Precinct Committeewoman in O’Fallon for 42 years. Mrs. Scheibel was also a retired real estate agent. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husbands, and brothers Fred C. Hangsleben, Jr. and Wesley Hangsleben. Mrs. Scheibel is survived by her son, Larry Scheibel of O’Fallon; daughter, Jacque (Kenneth, Sr.) Missey of Lebanon; grandchildren, Leslie (Mario) Ybarra of Shiloh, Michael Hock, Jr. of Houston, Mo., Debra (Shawn) Fohne of St. Jacob, Kenneth Missey, Jr., of O’Fallon, and Joseph (fiancé Amber Woods) Missey of Breese; and great-grandchildren Ashley Ybarra, Austin and Aubrey Fohne, and Carter Missey. She is also survived by siblings, all of O’Fallon, Harold (Belle) Hangsleben, Norman Hangsleben, Evelyn Bertram, Edith Bland, Blanche Scheibel, and Marlene Kaubreck. Memorial donations in honor of Mrs. Virginia Scheibel may be made to O’Fallon United Church of Christ or St. Paul United Church of Christ. Visit www.wfh-ofallon.com to sign the on-line guestbook or offer condolences to the family. Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m., Monday, September 22, and after 9 a.m., Tuesday, September 23 Wolfersberger Funeral Home, 102 West Washington St, O’Fallon. The O'Fallon Senior Citizens will conduct a walk-through at 5:30 pm. Funeral will be at 10 a.m., Tuesday, at Wolfersberger Funeral Home, with Rev. Dr. Donald Wagner officiating. Burial will follow at O’Fallon City Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to Wolfersberger Funeral Home.

CHARLES DELBERT DELL, 72, of Lakeview, Ark. died Sunday, September 14, in Lakeview. He was born Sunday, September 22, 1935 in Van Buren, Mo., son of Lelborn Earl and Virginia Reed Dell. He married Barbara Luminello on December 12, 1959 at N. Providence, R.I. He worked as a systems analyst for the federal government. Charles was a U.S. Air Force veteran of Korea. Charles lived in Lakeview for 16 years before moving to O'Fallon. He was a member of Knights of Columbus and past president of O'Fallon Lion's Club. He enjoyed music and old western movies. Charles Dell is survived by his wife, Barbara Dell; two sons, John E. and Thomas S. Dell both of Belleville; four daughters, Barbara C. (David) Morgan of Noblesville, Ill., Angela K. (Victor) White of Farview Heights, Teresa K. (James) Perkins of Shiloh and Linda R. (Adolfo) Mendoza of Jacksonville, Fla.; three sisters, Ruth (Charles) Hoagland of Lynden, Wash., Louise (John) Niedra of Salem, Ore. and Aimee Austin of Santa Maria, Calif.; and 15 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and three brothers. Burial was in the Kirby's Tucker Memorial Cemetery, Mountain Home with David Morgan, Victor White, James Perkins, Alexander White, Brandon Wesselman and Nicholas White as pallbearers. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Foundation or Kidney Foundation. Arrangements were by Kirby & Family Funeral & Cremation Services. Funeral mass was held Friday, September 19, at St. Peter The Fisherman Catholic Church, with Reverend Charles Kanu officiating. Visitation was held Thursday, Sept. 18 at Kirby & Family Funeral Home with a Vigil Service. Visit an online obituary and guestbook at www.kirbyandfamily.com.

DOROTHY MARY SHEPPARD (nee Schlueter), age 78, of O’Fallon, born June 9, 1930 in Belleville, passed away Sunday evening, September 14. Mrs. Sheppard attended Cathedral Grade School, The Academy of Notre Dame and St. John’s School of Nursing in Springfield, Ill., graduating in 1952. She worked as an OB Nurse at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital in Belleville, and many other hospitals during her travels with her husband while in the United States Air Force. She was preceded in death by her husband Charley F. Sheppard, Sr., CMSgt, USAF (retired) on June 7, 2001; her parents, Alphonse and Cecelia, nee Weimer, Schlueter; her son, Randal and her daughter, Cynthia. Surviving are five sons, Michael (Denise) Sheppard of Seattle, Wash., John Sheppard of O’Fallon, Ronald (Dianna) Sheppard of Jacksonville, Ark., Charley Sheppard, Jr. of Chicago, and Kenneth (Bethany) Sheppard, Sr. of O’Fallon; two daughters, Deborah Sheppard West of O’Fallon and Ann Marie Sheppard of O’Fallon. She is also survived by her sisters, Marjorie Warman of Rogersville, Mo. and Janet (Wilbur) Nold of Las Vegas, Nev.; her brother, Alphonse (Mary Lou) Schlueter of Mascoutah; grandchildren, Mark and Nathan Sheppard of Colorado Springs, Colo., Charlie Michelle Sheppard of St. Louis, Randall and Ryan Sheppard of Arkansas, Kenneth B. Sheppard, Jr. of O’Fallon, Melanie and Meghan Sheppard of Seattle, Wash., and one great grandson, Gabriel Alexander Lewis. Memorials may be made to Paralyzed Veterans of America, to enhance their quality of life, at 2235 Enterprise Dr., Suite 3501, Westchester, IL 60154. Condolences may be extended to the family by visiting www.wfh-ofallon.com. All services will be private. At Dorothy’s request, she was cremated and a portion of her ashes was laid to rest with her husband and a portion was “set free to fly with the eagles.” Arrangements entrusted to Wolfersberger Funeral Home, O'Fallon.

ERNIE BLAISE, 86, born January 15, 1922 in Divernon, Ill., formerly of O'Fallon and Washington Park, died Monday, September 8, at Gardenview Care Center, Valley Park, Mo. Ernie was a member of St. Clare Catholic Church, O’Fallon Democratic Club, a 4th Degree Member of the Knights of Columbus 4239, O’Fallon Sportsmans Club and the Ironworkers Local 392. He also served during WW II in the Coast Guard and Merchant Marines. He was preceded in death by his parents, Stephen and Julia, nee Bori, Blaise; wife, Johanna, nee Boyne, Blaise; a son, Thomas Patrick Blaise; a sister, Marcella Rickmann, a sister-in-law, Anna Lou Blaise, and four brothers-in-law; Patrick Jr. (Catherine) Boyne, George Boyne, Michael Boyne and Frank Boyne. He is survived by two daughters, Stephanie (Louis) Feist of Ballwin, Mo., Mary Ann (Joe) Lanza of Springfield, Va., a son, Ernest Blaise Jr. of Atlanta, Ga.; two brothers, William (Irene) Blaise and Elmer Blaise, both of Belleville; a brother-in-law, Richard Rickmann of O'Fallon; a sister-in-law Mary Boyne of Belleville; seven grandchildren, Joshua and Emily Feist, Crystal (Richard) Sanders, Ernest Blaise III, Brenda Lanza, Joe Lanza Jr., Ashleigh Lanza and many friends. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Clare Catholic Church. Condolences may be extended to the family at www.schildknechtfh.com. Visitation will be held from 9 to 11 a.m., Saturday, September 13, at St. Clare Catholic Church, 1411 Cross St., Shiloh. There will be a Knights of Columbus Chalis Service held at 9:00 a.m. and a Memorial mass held at 11:00 a.m. at St. Clare Catholic Church. At Ernie’s request, his body will be cremated with burial of the cremains to be held at 10:45 a.m., Monday, September 15, with full military honors, at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery, St. Louis. Schildknecht Funeral Home in O’Fallon, is in charge of arrangements.

RUSSELL NEUNER, 66, of O’Fallon, born June 6, 1942 in E. St. Louis, died Friday, September 5, at Memorial Hospital, Belleville. Russell had been employed by Ree’s Contract Service as a security officer. He was a member of Moose Lode 2608. Russ enjoyed camping and fishing in Washington County, Ill.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Vincent G. and Mary Ellen, nee Jerrell, Nuener; stepmother, Dorothy Lee, nee Marshall, Neuner; and a brother, Vincent W. “Sonny” Neuner.
He is survived by his wife, Penny J. Morris, nee Macintyre of O’Fallon, a son, Matt (Karen) Neuner of Ga.; stepson, Wm. Dean (Julie) Neuner of Freeburg; stepdaughter, Kate (Tim) Rowe of Belleville; a brother, Vincent H. (Lynne) Neuner; and six grandchildren, Nathan, Brendan, Clayton and Dylan Neuner, Danny Neuner and Matthew Word.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Humane Society. Condolences may be extended to the family at www.schildknechtfh.com. Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m., Monday, September 8, at Schildknecht Funeral Home, O’Fallon. At the request of the family, after all services, Russell’s body will cremated.

GLENN ALLEN RUCKER, age 49, of Caseyville Township, born Jan. 24, 1959, passed away Wednesday, Sept. 3 in his home. Glenn and the former Lisa Loraine Deraas, formerly of Bottineau, N.D. married Aug. 5, 1992. Glenn served in the US Air Force as a personnel craftsman retiring in 1996. He then continued work in Civil Service personnel, relocating to Scott AFB in the fall of 2007, from Kadena Air Base, Japan. Glenn was a Star Trek fan and enjoyed spending his free time relaxing with his family, watching science fiction or Discovery channel. He collected classic comic books and was a loving husband and supportive father. He liked to play sports, both as a child and an adult. He read his Bible daily and valued his family and his faith.
Glenn was preceded in death by his brother, Gary Rucker and his father, Luther L. Rucker; his parents-in-law, Maurice and Loraine Deraas and sister-in-law, Mary Lynn Deraas.
He is survived by his wife, Lisa Rucker and sons, Bryson and Devin, all of Caseyville; sisters, Teresa Rucker of Kennett, Mo. and Annette Williams of Kansas City, Kan.; and mother, Billie Faye McClinton of Kansas City, Kan.; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Ronald Deraas of Bottineau, N.D.; Nancy Christenson of Bismarck, N.D.; Kenneth Deraas of Bismarck, N.D.; JoAnne Cushing of Brookings, S.D.; Robert Deraas of Fargo, N.D.; Maureen Fischer of Nevis, Minn; and Duane Deraas of Cavalier, N.D.
Memorials may be made to American Cancer Society, 5 Schiber Ct., Maryville, IL 62062. Condolences may be extended to the family by visiting www.wfh-ofallon.com.
Memorial service: 4 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 6, at Wolfersberger Funeral Home Chapel with Chaplain Michael J. Carey officiating. A reception will immediately follow the service and the family will receive friends at the funeral home until 6:30 p.m. Arrangements entrusted to Wolfersberger Funeral Home, O’Fallon.

VIOLA “VI” J. FUCHS
Viola “Vi” J. Fuchs, nee Lurtz, age 101, of Belleville, born April 23, 1907 in O’Fallon, passed away Friday, August 29 at Memorial Hospital, Belleville. Mrs. Fuchs had previously worked at National Stock Yards Bank and later as a nurse’s aide at the Shrine of Our Lady of the Snows and Lincoln Home. Because Vi loved to be surrounded by the beauty of flowers, floral tributes are welcome. Private condolences or online tributes may be made at www.wfh-ofallon.com. Mrs. Fuchs was preceded in death by her husband, Leonard M. Fuchs; her parents, Leander and Emma (nee Schildknecht) Lurtz; her two sisters, Delia Anthony and Lenora Taylor; and her two brothers, Arnold and Clarence Lurtz; her dear granddaughter, Tracey L. Klug; and great grandson, Tyler A. Stephens. She is survived by her daughter, Nancy (Jerry) Hurst of Belleville; her granddaughter, Suzanne M. Stephens of Belleville; and great-granddaughters, Samantha L. Stephens and Amelia E. Hurs; sister-in-law Nidra Lurtz; three nieces and one nephew. Graveside services will be 11 a.m., Wednesday, September 3, at College Hill Cemetery, Lebanon. Arrangements entrusted to Wolfersberger Funeral Home, O’Fallon.

GEORGE WAYNE STOREY, 56, of Troy, born June 4, 1952 in Granite City, passed away at his home Wednesday, August 20. George grew up in Troy, graduating from Triad High School in 1970. After moving away for a few years, he returned and has resided in Troy for the past 20 years. He has been employed at Cerro Copper as a production worker for 24 years. George lived a full and exciting life, always with a sense of humor and great smile. George lived his life knowing: Tomorrow may never come so live hard, laugh loud and never look back with regrets. He was preceded in death by his parents, Arnold Alvy and Melba Fae, nee Howell, Storey. He is survived by his five siblings, Nancy (Jerry) Hall of Granite City, Randall (Deb) Storey of Trenton, Leah Stilley of Breese, Gary (Pam) Storey of Freeburg, Mo., and DeeAnne (Tom) Byrne-Scott of Troy; his daughter, Melissa Knight of Springfield, Ill; his close friend and caregiver, Randi Marcordes of Breese; three grandchildren, and former spouses, Sharon Staggs of Granite City and Sharon Deppe of Edwardsville. Memorial donations in honor of George Storey are requested to Hospice of Southern Illinois. Visit www.wfh-ofallon.com to sign the on-line guestbook or offer condolences to the family. A memorial service will begin at 4 p.m., Sunday, August 24, at Troy VFW Post 976, 123 West Market Street, Troy. A reception and gathering of friends and family will follow. In honor of George, please wear your favorite Harley t-shirt in tribute to him. At George’s request, his body will be cremated. Arrangements entrusted to Wolfersberger Funeral Home, O’Fallon.

DANIEL ROUMPOS Sr., 66, of O’Fallon, formerly of Chicago, born August 16, 1942 in Chicago, died Monday, August 18, in O’Fallon. Daniel was a carpenter and member of the Chicago Carpenters Local 250 and served in the US Army. He was preceded in death by his parents, Angelo D. and Emily D. Roumpos and his wife, Susan, nee Wells, Roumpos. Daniel is survived by four sons, Kenneth (Amy) Roumpos, Christopher Roumpos and Chad Roumpos, all of O’Fallon, and Daniel Roumpos of Orange County, Calif.; a daughter, Nikki (Jim Burmester) Eddy of DeForest, Wisc.; a brother, George (Diane) Roumpos of Darien, Ill., and grandchildren; Garrett and Haley Roumpos of O’Fallon, and Alexa and Adrianna of DeForest, Wisc. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to BJC Hospice. Condolences may be extended to the family at www.schildknechtfh.com. Burial will be held Friday, August 22, at 11:30 a.m. at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery, St. Louis. Schildknecht Funeral Home, O’Fallon, was in charge of arrangements.

CHARISA L. JORDAN, 40, of Shiloh, born May 17, 1968 in Columbus, Ohio, died Sunday, August 17, at Memorial Hospital, Belleville. Charisa was a member of Encountering God Ministries in East St. Louis. She graduated from Lincoln University in Jefferson City, Mo., with a degree in accounting. She was very active in sports, especially playing basketball and softball. She retired from the US Army. She was preceded in death by her step father Joseph Thurman and an uncle Eugene Taylor. She is survived by her mother, Henrietta, nee Taylor, Thurman of Shiloh, father, John W. Williams of North Carolina, husband, Tyrone Jordan of North Carolina, four children, KeNeshia, DeVonte, DeVaree and William; a brother, Wayne Anthony Taylor of Calif.; a sister, Reflaye’ Williams of Shiloh; a nephew, Deonte Williams; an aunt, Bishop Winnie Hamilton; an uncle, Minister George Taylor; many cousins, other relatives and dear friends. Condolences may be extended to the family at www.schildknechtfh.com. Visitation will be held Thursday, August 21, from 5 to 8 p.m. at Schildknecht Funeral Home, O’Fallon. Funeral service will be held Friday, August 22, at 10 a.m. at New Life in Christ Interdenominational Church, 689 Scott Troy Road, Lebanon, with Bishop Winnie Hamilton and Pastor Ida Jackson officiating. Burial, with full military honors, will be Friday, August 22, at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery, St. Louis.

RUDOLPH SCOBY, 85, of O’Fallon, born October 6, 1922 in St. Louis, died Wednesday, August 13, at Memorial Hospital, Belleville. Rudolph spent his childhood on Goose Hill in East St. Louis and attended Garfield and Carver Elementary Schools. Rudolph attended Du Sable High School in Chicago, and graduated from there. He then enlisted in the U.S. Marines and served honorably in the Pacific. He received an honorable discharge in 1946 and returned to East St Louis. He then was a Federal Records Clerk at the Federal Record Center on Page in St Louis, for several years before leaving to pursue ambitions to be an entrepreneur. He was proprietor of night clubs in both East St. Louis, and Waynesville, Mo. Rudolph's aunt, Josephine Hulett, organized the dayworkers in the U.S., receiving federal funding for the Household Technicians Organization. Rudolph worked as an area coordinator in the midwest and helped her to organize in this area. They were successful in accomplishing many well deserved benefits for this deserving group of women. Rudolph was the manpower manager for the City of East St. Louis and retired from that position. He was an avid St Louis Cardinals baseball fan and continued to support them until his death. Rudolph sang in the Federal Employees Record Center Choir while he was a federal employee. He was also a talented roller skater. He supported the Democratic Party in Illinois and proudly supported Barack Obama. He was preceded in death by his father, Willie Scoby; mother, Jeanette, nee Hulett, Scoby-Purvis and stepfather Johnny Purvis. Mr. Scoby is survived by his loving wife of 31 years, whom he married March 26, 1977 in Chicago, Verneter, nee Johnson, Scoby of O’Fallon; a daughter, Sharon Diann Scoby of Edwardsville; stepson, Harold (Wendy) Gregory of Shiloh; two sons, Dino and Mach; dearest and devoted grandson, Joshua Kent Gregory of Shiloh; two cousins, Ernestine (Roosevelt) Taylor of Fairview Heights, Virginia Clinton of Chicago; an aunt, Josephine Hulett of Youngstown, Ohio, brother in-law and sister in-law, Lawrence and Tremylla Johnson of Alorton; sister-in-law, Edwina DeBow of Huntsville, Ala.; longtime friends, Ather Lee Settles and Shelly Porter, other relatives and friends. Condolences may be extended to the family at www.schildknechtfh.com. Visitation will be held Wednesday, August 20, from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Schildknecht Funeral Home, O’Fallon. Funeral service will be held Wednesday, August 20, at 12:30 pm, at the funeral home, with Evangelist Rose Pullum officiating. Burial will be at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery, St. Louis.

KEVIN BRONSMAN, 40, of Swansea, formerly of Granite City, born August 7, 1968, died Thursday, August 7. He was 40 years old. Kevin was an accountant and a Sarbanes Oxley auditor. He has worked for several companies in the St. Louis area. Kevin was a very loving and generous person. He lived and loved to the fullest and will be fondly remembered by all whose lives he touched. Kevin was preceded in death by his father, Brian Emil Bronsman, and his mother, Martha Eugenia Edwards. Surviving are his two sisters, Karen Bronsman and Kathy Smitherman; a brother-in-law Stuart Smitherman; two nieces, Liana Miller and Kayla Miller; a daughter, Kaia Lynn; a son, Dylan Wattler; a special friend, Sherri Martz and her family; many aunts, uncles, cousins and long-time friends. Memorials may be made to the family, who will make a contribution on Kevin’s behalf. Visitation: Friends called on Sunday, August 10 at Carrington Place Clubhouse, 3900 Essex Blvd. Swansea. Funeral services were private.

WILLIAM (BILL) J. MUNIE, age 77, born October 26, 1930 in O’Fallon, to Oscar E. Munie and Matilda (Rapp) Munie, passed away Tuesday, August 5, at Cedar Ridge Health Care in Lebanon. Bill was co-owner of Munie & Sons Garage in O’Fallon, he retired from O’Fallon Township High School as Director of Maintenance and was a lifetime member of St. Clare Catholic Church, Knights of Columbus, Council 4239, Pope Paul First Assembly, Fourth Degree Knights of Columbus 1829. Mr. Munie volunteered his time working to help in the community. Mr. Munie was a Korean War Veteran in the U.S. Air Force. He was preceded in death by his wife, Geraldine (nee Schumacher), whom he married September 8, 1951, and who passed away January 28, 2005; his parents, Oscar and Matilda Munie; and a sister in infancy, Connie Munie. He is survived by five children, Sharon (Len) Cuvar, of Middletown, Ohio, Marcia (Brad Warchol) Fix, Julie (Jim) Hicks, William P. Munie and Mary Munie, all of O’Fallon; 10 grandchildren, Kelly (Brad), Neil (Hilary) and Dan Cuvar, Amy, Dess and Brian Fix, Jamae Shubirg, Laura (Josh) and Adam Hicks and Ian Jentsch; three great grandchildren, Mason Shubirg, McKenna Spilker, and Chance Cuvar, six sisters, Mary Jean Wheatley, Delores Keller, Vernell Goodman, Janet Ranek, Pat Gagne and Karen Cotter, and a brother Jim Munie. Bill was a beloved uncle, cousin, in-law and friend. Memorial donations in honor of William Munie are requested to St. Clare Catholic Church building fund. Visit www.wfh-ofallon.com to sign the online guestbook or offer condolences to the family. Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m., Sunday, August 10, at St. Clare Catholic Church, O’Fallon. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10 a.m. on Monday, August 11, at St. Clare Catholic Church, O’Fallon, with interment at Mount Calvary Catholic Cemetery, Shiloh, with the Rev. James Deiters presiding. A special thank you to the staff at Cedar Ridge Health Care. Arrangements entrusted to Wolfersberger Funeral Home, O’Fallon.

JOHN LEO WALSH, 84, of O’Fallon, born January 6, 1924 in E. St. Louis, died Wednesday, July 30 at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital, Belleville. John had been a bartender at Edgemont Bowling Lanes & Sports Bowl. He also had been employed at Hart Foods. He was a member of the Sportsmans Club and St. Clare Catholic Church. He was preceded in death by his parents John & Ester, nee Schlavik, Walsh, wife Dorothy, nee Meinen, Walsh, 4 sisters; Mildred Pensenau, Bernadine Higgins, Katherine Clark, Mary Schlobohm and a brother Thomas Walsh. He is survived by two daughters, Jane M. (Ken) Melton of Lebanon, Nancy A. (Ronald) Barberis of Memphis, Tenn.; a brother, James Walsh of Troy; two granddaughters, Vanessa (D.J.) Malechi and Jackie Weeks, both of Memphis, Tenn.; a great granddaughter, Leeann Weeks; and two brothers-in-law; Albert (Jeanne) Meinen of Belleville, and Elmer (Effie) Meinen. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Clare Catholic Church. Condolences may be extended to the family at www.schildknechtfh.com. Visitation will be held Friday, August 1, from 5 to 8 p.m. at Schildknecht Funeral Home, 301 S. Lincoln Avenue, O’Fallon. Funeral mass will be held Saturday, August 2, at 10 a.m. at St. Clare Catholic Church with Father Von Deeke officiating. Burial will be at Mt. Calvary Cemetery, Shiloh.

MARILYN S. DARBY 66, of O’Fallon, born February 20, 1942 in Johnson City, Ill., died Saturday, July 26, at her residence in O’Fallon. Marilyn was a member of St. Clare Catholic Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, Edward and Edna Bearden (nee Norman), and her sister in law, Audrey Bearden. Marilyn was the mother of two children, Anne Marie (Mike) Nowak of O’Fallon, and Raymond Edward Darby and girlfriend Leslie Bassett of West Palm Beach, Fla.; also surviving, a brother, Harold Bearden of Lockport, Ill. and seven grandchildren, Anthony, Colton, Rebecca and Victoria Nowak; Rowan, Natisha and Sonja Darby. Masses may be made to St. Clare Church. Condolences may be extended to the family at www.schildknechtfh.com. Visitation will be held Wednesday, July 30, from 9 to 11 a.m. at Schildknecht Funeral Home, 301 S. Lincoln Avenue, O’Fallon. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., Wednesday, July 30, at the funeral home with burial at Mt. Calvary Cemetery in Shiloh.

After a courageous fight against cancer, KAREN S. VERNON, 61, of O’Fallon, born March 1, 1947 in Colorado Springs, Colo., died Friday, July 25, at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital, Belleville. Karen was a dedicated Red Cross Volunteer for the 375th Medical Group Coumadin Clinic at Scott AFB. She was preceded in death by her husband of 36 years, MSgt Donald A. Vernon, and her parents, Alexander and Susie (nee Lockhart) Newsom. Karen was the mother of three children, Katherine (David Jolley) Weyhaupt of O’Fallon, Dawn (Tracy) Ruger of Arlington, Tenn., and MSG William (Janine Duschka) Vernon, of Saint Leonard, Md. She was the proud and loving MeMaw of six grandchildren, Karah Ruger, Megan Ruger, Allyson Ruger, Michelle Weyhaupt, Matthew Ruger and Madison Vernon. She was also survived by her brother, Steve (Kat) Newsom, a sister, Elizabeth Welch, a niece, Stephanie, nephews Josh and Andrew and her beloved canine companion, Mr. Tibbs. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to American Red Cross. Condolences may be extended to the family at www.schildknechtfh.com Visitation will be held Monday, July 28, from 5 to 8 p.m. at Schildknecht Funeral Home, 301 S. Lincoln Avenue, O’Fallon.. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, July 29, at 11 a.m. at the funeral home. Karen will be laid to rest along side of her loving husband at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery in St. Louis, Mo.

ENOS TERRY JONES, age 60, of Farmington, Mo., formerly of O’Fallon, born January 11, 1948 at Scott AFB, to Ancel A. and Irene V., nee Miller, Jones, passed away Tuesday, July 22, at his home in Farmington. Terry worked as a communication specialist for over 30 years. He served in the US Navy and was a Vietnam veteran. He was a dear son, father, brother, uncle, brother-in-law and cousin and will be missed by his family and friends. He was preceded in death by his brother Stanley Jones. He is survived by his parents, Ancel and Irene Jones of O’Fallon; three sons, Jason Jones of Dallas, Texas, Johnny Jones of Ft. Worth, Texas, and Ronald Jones of Dallas, Texas; two brothers, Ancel Gale (Jan) Jones of Leonardtown, Md., and Danny Dossen (Dawn) Jones of Carlyle; three grandsons, Brian, Johnny, and Benjamin Jones, all of Dallas, Texas. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in honor of Enos Terry Jones are requested to Disabled American Veterans or American Heart Association and will be accepted at the funeral home. To sign the online guestbook or send condolences to the family, visit www.wfh-ofallon.com. Visitation: Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m., Friday, July 25, at Wolfersberger Funeral Home, O’Fallon. Funeral service will be at 8 p.m., Friday, July 25, at Wolfersberger Funeral Home with Pastor Terry Clayton officiating. Burial with full military honors will be 10:45 a.m., Monday, July 28, at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery, St. Louis.

AMANDA JOAN ORTON, 28, of Kane, Ill., born March 28, 1980 in Lagrange, Ga., died Sunday, July 20. Amanda was employed as a warehouse manager. She was the daughter of Michael Orton and wife Deborah Ann of Lawrenceburg, Tenn. and Evelyn Manzi Wallace of Lawrenceburg, Tenn.; a son, Tristan Orton of Kane, Ill.; grandmother, Joyce Harris of Odenville, Ala.; grandfather, Norman Orton of Lawrenceburg, Tenn.; step-grandfather, H. I. Allen Jr.; a half sister, Maleah Orton of Jacksonville, Ala.; a half brother, Donald Allen Allison of Lagrange, Ga.; special friend, Robbie Benson of Kane, Ill.; several uncles, aunts and cousins. Visitation was held Tuesday, July 22, from 4 to 8 p.m. at Neal Funeral Home, 231 N. Military Avenue, Lawrenceburg, Tenn. Funeral service was held Wednesday, July 23, at 11 a.m. at Neal Funeral Home, Lawrenceburg, Tenn. Interment will be at Pleasant Grove Cemetery, Lawrence County, Tenn. Schildknecht Funeral Home, O’Fallon, Ill. was in charge of local arrangements.

BETTY MCALLISTER, 78, of O’Fallon, born June 9, 1930 St. Louis, Mo., died Monday, July 21, 2008 at Swansea Rehab & Care Center. Betty was a member of the O’Fallon Woman’s Club, Auxiliary Life Member of the Air Force Sergeants Assn., a St. Clair County Election Judge and past member of the O’Fallon Senior Citizens and the Democratic Club. Betty was a die-hard Cardinal fan and will be remembered for her fun-loving, spit-fire personality, never hesitating to speak her mind. She was preceded in death by her parents; Albert W. and Mary, nee Boettger, Gruenke, husband Robert McAllister and two brothers; Albert A. Gruenke and Emory Gruenke. Betty is survived by five children; Carolyn (Dennis) Jung of Swansea, Linda (David) Meadows of Moore, Okla., Kathryn McAllister of Bellingham, Wash., Randy (Kathy) McAllister of Choctaw, Okla, Robert McAllister Jr. of Harrisonville, Mo., grandchildren; Kelly Jung, Brad (Emily), Joey, Andy, Kaitlin and Ian McAllister; step grandchildren, Janie Meadows, Marty (Kristina), Jeff (Jeannie), Greg (Angie) Jung; step great-grandchildren, Jacob, Kaitlyn, Megan, Logan, Hailey, Cindy, Madison, Morgan Jung and Tyson Meadows; two sisters, Lillian (Roy) Pickel, Laverene (Herbert) Pfingsten; a brother, Vernon (Virginia) Gruenke and a sister-in-law, Wilma Gruenke. Memorials may be made to Heartland Hospice, 333 Salem Place, Suite 165, Fairview Heights, IL 62208 or Swansea Rehab & Care Center. Condolences may be extended to the family at www.schildknechtfh.com. Visitation will be held Thursday, July 24, from 4 to 8 p.m. at Schildknecht Funeral Home, O’Fallon. Graveside service will be held Friday, July 25, at 10 a.m. at Calvary Cemetery, St. Louis, Mo., with Chaplain Jonathan Hubbard officiating.

MAURICE ARNOLD HIBBS, age 98, of Glen Carbon, formerly of West Des Moines, Iowa, passed away Monday, July 21, in Maryville. He was born September 12, 1909 near Enid, Okla., the son of the late John Loren and Eva Hibbs. The family moved to Kansas and then to several towns in Iowa until they settled in Des Moines in 1918. Maurice graduated from Lincoln High School in Des Moines and briefly attend the University of Iowa. He married Esther E. Lefevre, who preceded him in death in 1965. In 1966 he married Genevieve Alice Johnson Brown, who preceded him in death in 2005. His sister, Helen Burns, also preceded him in death. He is survived by a daughter, Pamela Hibbs Decoteau and her husband John “Jack”, and two granddaughters, Liza Decoteau and her husband, Alex Hertich, and Claire Decoteau and her partner, Andy Clarno; and great-granddaughter, Mirabelle Decoteau-Hertich. Mr. Hibbs held numerous jobs that allowed him to drive and travel, including long-distance truck hauling, and as a railroad caboose crewman. After retiring from a lengthy career with Delavan Manufacturing in West Des Moines, he drove a bus for West Des Moines schools and also drove a tractor at the Living History Farm. He was a member of the West Des Moines United Methodist Church. Visit www.wfh-ofallon.com to sign the online guest book. All services will be private. Interment will be in Resthaven Cemetery, West Des Moines, Iowa. Arrangements entrusted to Wolfersberger Funeral Home, O’Fallon.

MYRTLE ESTHER BEUCKMAN, age 92, formerly of O’Fallon and East St. Louis, born November 21, 1915 in East St. Louis, to Lester A. and Louise, nee Adelsberger, Pfeiffer passed away Sunday morning, July 20. Mrs. Beuckman devoted her life to her children, grandchildren and her church as a member of St. Joseph’s Mothers’ Club, St. Joseph’s Altar Society, St. Henry’s Seminary Auxiliary and St. Clare’s Altar Society and Quilters. She was a former member of the O’Fallon Senior Citizens and was an avid quilter, seamstress, and crafter. She assisted her husband with his volunteer work helping the poor, sick, elderly and lonely, and they received many awards in recognition of their service. She was preceded in death by her husband, Florian, whom she married June 24, 1939, and who passed away September 13, 2002; her parents, a brother L. Edward Pfeiffer, a sister Thelma (Aubrey) Moore and a great-granddaughter Isabelle Yankey. She is survived by her son, Maurice (Sylvia) Beuckman of O’Fallon; a daughter Doris (Jim “Rocky”) Gagen of St. Libory, Ill.; grandchildren and great-grandchildren Kim (Lon) Dircks and children Emily, Lily, Jackson, and Amelia of Freeburg; Jamie Beliveau and children Joshua, Bryce, and Camden of Freeburg; Jeff (JoAnne) Gagen and children Alyssa and Brianna of Freeburg; Scott (Andi) Gagen and children Ryleigh, Connor and Olivia of St. Louis, Mo.; Sara (Chris) Yankey and daughter Sophia of Belleville; Kerri (Gil) Gutierrez and son Alexander of Belleville; Mark Gagen, Thomas Gagen, and Jonathan Gagen of St. Libory; Ed Reynolds of Austin, Texas; Steven (Brenda) Reynolds and children Steven and Megan of Starke, Fla.; Joseph Beuckman of Minneapolis, Minn; brother Charles (Doris) Pfeiffer of Belleville; and sisters-in-law, Idamay Pfeiffer, Josephine Beuckman, and Ernestine Beuckman. She was a dear sister-in-law, aunt, great-aunt, great-great-aunt, cousin and friend of many. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in honor of Myrtle Beuckman are requested to St. Vincent de Paul Society, Catholic Urban Programs, or St. Clare Catholic Church. Visit www.wfh-ofallon.com to sign the on-line guestbook or offer condolences to the family. Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, July 22, at Wolfersberger Funeral Home. A prayer service will be held at 6 p.m. at the funeral home. Visitation will continue at 9 a.m., Wednesday, July 23, at St. Clare Catholic Church, O’Fallon. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 10 a.m., Wednesday, July 23, at St. Clare Catholic Church, O’Fallon, with Rev. James Deiters presiding. Interment will follow at Mount Carmel Catholic Cemetery, Belleville.

ANDREW L. ECKHARDT, 48, of O’Fallon, born May 13, 1960 in Wichita Falls, Texas, died Wednesday, July 16. In 1999, Andy retired as a Master Sergeant in the US Air Force. He was employed as an aircraft mechanic for Flight Express at Parks Airport in Cahokia. He was a member of the VFW Fischer-Sollis Post 805 and was ordained as a deacon by the Aaronic Priesthood on July 16, 1972 for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. He was preceded in death by his parents, William Ray and Mary Grace, nee Kistler, Eckhardt. He is survived by his wife, Rebecca “Becky” J., nee Blankenship, Dale-Eckhardt of O’Fallon, stepmother, Fay Smithson of Mona, Utah, two stepsons; Michael (Becky) Evans of Belleville, Ryan (Erin) Dale of San Diego, Calif, a brother, Billy (Angie) Eckhardt of Spanish Fork, Utah, twin brother, Randy (Iva) Eckhardt of Cabot, Ark., a sister, Sherry (Randy) Baker of Salt Lake City, Utah, a grandson, Jordan Evans of Belleville, and many nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the family. Condolences may be extended to the family at www.schildknechtfh.com. Visitation will be held Sunday, July 20, from 4 to 8 p.m. at Schildknecht Funeral Home, 301 S. Lincoln Avenue, O’Fallon. There will be a VFW service at 6:00 pm. Funeral service will be held Monday, July 21, at 11:30 a.m. at the funeral home with Rev. Patrick Durkee officiating. Burial, with full military honors, will be held at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery, St. Louis.

AUSTIN ROBERT HANSLEY, infant son of Jared and Nicole, nee Jung, Hansley, of Belleville, born July 4 at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, died a few hours later, surrounded by the love of his family. In addition to his parents, Austin is also survived by his paternal grandparents, Chris and John Hansley of O’Fallon, maternal grandparents Ken and Judy Jung of O’Fallon; great grandmothers, Joan Cook, Ruth Hansley and Mary Lou Walsh. Memorial donations in honor of Austin are suggested to March of Dimes, 2620 West Boulevard, Suite B, Belleville, IL 62221. Visit www.wfh-ofallon.com to sign the on-line guestbook or offer condolences to the family. Funeral service: In celebration of Austin’s time with us, a Graveside Service will be held at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, July 12 at Mount Carmel Cemetery, Belleville, with Msgr. William Hitpas officiating. Arrangements entrusted to Wolfersberger Funeral Home, O’Fallon.

MATTHEW RYAN SELLERS, 24, of O’Fallon, born March 6, 1984 in Belleville, died Saturday July 5. Matthew was a member of the graduating class of 2002 from O’Fallon Township High School. Matthew worked for U.S. Express as an over the road truck driver.
He was our loving only child. All our family will dearly miss his fun loving spirit, personality and quick wit. He loved his family, especially his little cousins. He always called us and told us he loved us. Matthew was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Lloyd and Berniece Wilson Sr. and paternal grandfather, Harold Sellers Sr.
He is survived by his parents, Kenneth and Diane Sellers (nee Wilson) of O’Fallon, paternal grandmother, Audrey Sellers of Steelville, Mo., Uncle Harold and Jeri Sellers of Brighton, Aunt Jeannette and Bob Scrivner of O’Fallon, Uncle Lloyd Wilson of Denver, Colo.; cousins, Susan and Jeff Freund, Michael and Kathy Sellers, Chris and Amanda Sellers, Jim and Gina Scrivner, Jeff and Suzi Scrivner, Michael Wilson, and Steven and Val Wilson. His family wants to acknowledge his loving pet, Athena. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Belleville Animal Shelter and Humane Society. Condolences may be extended to the family at www.schildknechtfh.com.
Visitation will be held Tuesday, July 8, from 6-8 pm at Schildknecht Funeral Home, 301 S. Lincoln Avenue, O’Fallon. Funeral service will be held Wednesday, July 9, at 10 a.m. at the funeral home with Rev. Joel Catlin officiating. Burial will be at Valhalla Gardens of Memory in Belleville.

FRANKIE F. CRAWFORD, 67, of O’Fallon, born September 3, 1940 in Bernice, La, died Monday, July 1, at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital, Belleville. Frankie was retired as a postal worker from the United States Post Office and member of the American Postal Workers Union, Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3480 in E. St. Louis, and Base Chapel Two. Mr. Crawford was a retired member of the United States Air Force.
He was preceded in death by his parents, John Willie and Wila Mae Crawford (nee Davidson), his wife, Claire Crawford (nee Hughes), his sister, Billie Jean Crawford, and a niece, Dana Williams.
Mr. Crawford is survived by three children, Tracey Lynn Crawford of Chicago, A`sta Crawford of O’Fallon, and Myatt Crawford of Belleville; a sister, Virginia Rae Crawford of Columbus, Ohio; and a brother, Thomas Wayne (Kathleen) Crawford of Columbus, Ohio; nine grandchildren, Nina Christmas, Brandon M. Crawford, Kala T. Christmas, Bryeez Crawford Beamon, Myatt E. Crawford, Ireina Star Crawford, Bryce S. Crawford Harwell, Blayze Crawford Beamon and Mycheal J. Crawford, many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Condolences may be extended to the family at www.schildknechtfh.com. Visitation was Sunday, July 6, from 5 to 8 p.m. at Schildknecht Funeral Home, 301 S. Lincoln Avenue, O’Fallon. Funeral service was Monday, July 7, at 12:00 p.m. at the funeral home with Rev. Ed Banks officiating. Mr. Crawford will be buried with full military honors at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery in St. Louis, Mo.

CALEB JEFFREY ZARZECKI, age 15, of Troy, born April 28, 1993 to Jeff and Robin, nee Young, Zarzecki, passed away at home, Monday, June 30, surrounded by his family, after a long and courageous battle with multiple types of cancer. Originally diagnosed in his second year of life, Caleb was brave and heroic as he fought against the odds.
Caleb loved his Play Station, playing guitar and listening to music, especially AC/DC. He loved hanging out with his friends and his brother.
He was voted Most Friendly by his eighth grade class at Triad Middle School. Caleb was named an Honorary Illinois State Trooper and Honorary Troy Police Officer. He was the designated “Pilot for a Day” by the 375th Airlift Wing at Scott AFB. He was active in H.I.S.K.I.D.S., a support center for kids with cancer and their families.
Caleb was preceded in death by his maternal great grandfather Stilley Young; paternal great grandparents Helen and Stanley Zarzecki and Florence Wolf.
Caleb is survived by his parents, Jeff and Robin Zarzecki, of Troy; brother, Luke Zarzecki and baby sister due to arrive in October, Bela Cate Zarzecki; paternal grandparents, Frank and Carol Zarzecki of Maryville; maternal grandparents, Joyce Young of Paducah, Ky; and Jimmy Young of Calvert City, Ky.; maternal great grandparents, Albert and Bernice Robison of Reidland, Ky; and Ina Mae Young of Benton, Ky.; aunts Beth (Frank) Catanzaro of Troy; Gwendolyn (Mitch) Henson of Dallas, Texas, and Jimmi Lyn (David) Manion of Covington, La., his girlfriend Katie Brinkman, his school aide of seven years, Michelle Jefferson, and many cousins and friends.
Memorial donations in honor of Caleb are requested in lieu of flowers to H.I.S.K.I.D.S., 908 Laurel, Highland, IL 62249 or Wings Pediatric Hospice, 9890 Clayton Rd, Suite 200, St. Louis, MO 63124. Visit www.wfh-ofallon.com to sign the on-line guestbook or offer condolences to the family.
Visitation: A gathering of friends and family will be held from 3 to 8 p.m., Wednesday, July 2, at Gateway Center, One Gateway Dr., Collinsville.
Funeral service: In celebration of Caleb’s life, services will be 11 a.m., Thursday, July 3, at St. Jerome Catholic Church, 511 South Main Street, Troy. Arrangements were entrusted to Wolfersberger Funeral Home, O'Fallon.

JAMES M. MCCAW, 81, of O’Fallon, born March 23, 1927 in Lebanon, died Monday, June 30 at Lebanon Care Center, Lebanon. Mr. McCaw was the owner operator of the Outdoorsman in O’Fallon for the last 47 years, retired laborer for local 670 in O’Fallon after 40-plus years, lifetime member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 805 in O’Fallon, veteran of World War II and the United States Navy. He was preceded in death by his parents George and Marjory McCaw (nee Feltman), sister; Martha Mae McCaw. Mr. McCaw is survived by his wife, Dorothy McCaw of O’Fallon, a half sister, Floy (Don) Henrickson of Mokane, Mo. and numerous cousins. Memorials may be made to Heartland Hospice and condolences may be sent to the family at www.schildknechtfh.com. Graveside services will be at 10 a.m., Wednesday July 2, at College Hill Cemetery, Lebanon. Schildknecht Funeral Home, O’Fallon, was in charge of arrangements.

LORENE A. IRWIN, 84, of O’Fallon, born January 3, 1924 in Messler, Mo., died Friday, June 27 at Rosewood Care Center, Swansea. Lorene was a member of Faith Lutheran Church and retired from Travelers Insurance as the supervisor of the automobile department. She was preceded in death by her parents Frank and Nellie, nee Hartle, Anthony, two brothers, Earl and Harold Anthony; and a sister Irene Kuehle. Lorene is survived by her husband, Walter G. Irwin of O’Fallon, a daughter, JoNell (Lesley) Zanders of O’Fallon, two granddaughters, Mitzi Zanders of Belleville, Renee (Danny) Neuner of O’Fallon; and three great grandchildren; Kyle, Torri and Casey. Memorials may be made to the Faith Lutheran Church Music Dept. or The O’F.allon Food Pantry. Condolences may be extended to the family at www.schildknechtfh.com Visitation will be held Tuesday, July 1, from 9:30 to 11 a.m. at Faith Lutheran Church 520 E. Highway 50, O’Fallon. Funeral service will be held Tuesday, July 1, at 11 a.m. at Faith Lutheran Church with Pastors Robert Downs and Freda Snyder officiating.
Burial will be at Lakeview Memorial Gardens, Fairview Heights. Schildknecht Funeral Home, O'Fallon, handled the arrangements.

HELYNNE FRANKLIN, nee Upham, 71, of O'Fallon, born April 10, 1937, in Crawford (Elmo), Texas, died on Friday, June 27, at St. Elizabeth's Hospital in Belleville. The pillars of her life were her Bible, her family, art, and love of all animals. Helynne was an accomplished artist; her work was marketed in Taos, N.M., Palm Beach, Fla., Honolulu, Hawaii, and Peoria, Ill. She judged many art shows and acted as a juror for others. Her special passion was mentoring youth and children in painting; she was a signature member of the National Oil and Acrylic Painters Society and a member of the National League of American Pen Women's Art Section, the Peoria Art Guild, the St. Louis Artist Guild, and the Honolulu Academy of Art. She was a member of the Church of Christ, Fairview Heights. She was a beloved wife, mother, sister, and grandmother and will be greatly missed. All animals mourn her passing. She was preceded in death by her birth father, Dwain Upham; and her parents, Valla Dee and Gaines Parker. Surviving are her husband, Retired Col. Maury A. Franklin, USAF; her three children, Kevin (Esther) Franklin of San Antonio, Texas, Kirk Franklin of Lebanon, and Misty (Jerry) Patzer of Snohomish, Wash.; her two grandchildren, Mary Esther Valdez of San Antonio, Texas and Ayiana Shawnee Patzer of Snohomish, Wash.; her two great-grandchildren, Sarah Emily Valdez and Robert Kevin Valdez; her five sisters, Annette Hilton of Malden, Mass., Janette (Dr. George) La Fon of Demming, N.M., Connie Sides of Rankin, Texas, Kathleen Pollard of Hurley, N.M., and Chris (Randy) Courington of Hurley, N.M.; and her brother, Dwain (Karen) Upham of Plano, Texas. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations are preferred to any animal welfare organization. Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.kasslyfuneral.com. Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. on Monday, June 30 at Kassly Mortuary, Fairview Heights, and from 10 to 11 a.m. on Tuesday, July 1, at Church of Christ, Fairview Heights. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, July 1, at Church of Christ, Fairview Heights, with R.C. Thompson officiating. Interment will be in Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery, St. Louis, Mo. Kassly Mortuary, Fairview Heights, handled the arrangements.

CHRISTINE RAE SCHWAEGEL STEPHANS, 50, of Clarksville, Tenn. died Monday, June 23 at her residence in Clarksville after a courageous battle with breast cancer. Born February 6, 1958 in Belleville, Christy worked at the Parkview Animal Clinic as a veterinary technician. She loved all animals and thoroughly enjoyed her job. Christy attended Kirkwood Baptist Church in Clarksville. Christy was a fun-loving girl who liked horseback riding, played softball and volleyball, and loved fishing. She was a coach for her children and just loved to cheer them on and help with their sports. She loved searching the farm fields for Indian artifacts. Christy’s family wishes to thank Gateway Hospice in Clarksville for their care and support and also Dr. Gordon West and his wife Debbie, Dr. Jana Howard, and all the staff from the animal clinic for all their years of support, words of encouragement, countless visits at hospital and home, and always being able to help out at a minute’s notice. Also thanks to Dr. Pete and his wife Mary Kay who was a great go-between if Christy needed to reach Dr. Pete quickly. Christy was preceded in death by a sister, Jean Marie Schwaegel, who died June 22, 1961, her paternal grandparents, Adolph and Barbara (Fellner) Schwaegel, maternal grandparents Joseph and Wilhelmina (Neff) Mueth. She is survived by her husband Mark Stephans, whom she married September 15, 1978; one son Victor W. Stephans and his wife Crystal, and her son David; one daughter Jeannie Stephans; and parents Clete and Dorothy (Mueth) Schwaegel. Also surviving are sisters, Cheryl (Kyle) Kummer of North Attleboro, Mass., Jackie (Steve) Hausmann of Waterloo, Joan McNamara of O’Fallon, and Deanna (Jeremy) Buersken of Ogden, Utah; and nieces and nephews Leah Hendrickson and her daughter Emma, Kyle and Jesse Kummer, Katie, Hillary, and Bradley Hausmann, and Kayla McNamara. Memorial donations in honor of Christy are requested to Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure, 5005 LBJ Fwy., Ste. 250, Dallas, TX 75244 or Gateway Hospice, 1606 Haynes Street, Clarksville, TN 37043. Visit www.wfh-ofallon.com to sign the on-line guestbook or offer condolences to the family. Memorial service: 11 a.m., Saturday, June 28 at Kirkwood Baptist Church, Clarksville, Tenn. Visitation: 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., Wednesday, July 2, at St. Clare Catholic Church, Shiloh. Memorial mass: 7:30 p.m., Wednesday, July 2, at St. Clare Catholic Church, Shiloh, with Rev. James Deiters presiding. According to her wishes, her body has been donated to science. Local arrangements entrusted to Wolfersberger Funeral Home.

CARL A. “SMITTY” SMITH, JR, 59, of Lebanon, died June 20 south of Summerfield. He was born north of Lebanon, on June 29, 1948. Surviving are his parents, Carl A. and Edna W. (Rochell) Smith, Sr.; his wife, Betty Jo, nee Runyan, Smith, whom he married on March 17, 1984 at the First Methodist Church, Lebanon. He is also survived by three daughters, Carley Jo (Randy) Chambers, Arnold, Mo. Michelle (Asa) Turner, Sterling, Alaska, Kimberly Ann Holt, Blue Springs, Mo.; a son, Richard Carl Smith, Lebanon, 10 grandchildren, A.J., Shelby, Drew, Arend, Atley, Coleby, Lindsy, Kaelyn, Colin, and Chloe; three sisters, Diane Bohannon, Lebanon, Pat (Bob) Moss, South Carolina, Kathy (Terry) Rutherford, Tennessee; several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his son, James “J.R.” Smith on May 13, 2008. He was a veteran and served in the US Army; his occupation was an Electronic Engineer Mechanic at Bo Beuchmann and then Jack Schmitt Ford in Collinsville, for more than 30 years where he also served as a shop steward. Carl was a member of St. Paul UCC, Lebanon, The Singers' Society of Lebanon; Lebanon Volunteer Fire Department; Machinists District 9 Local 313 of Caseyville, Shiloh Eagles, BPO Elk Lodge 664, Fairview Heights. VISITATION: Monday, June 23 from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Meyer Funeral Home then Tuesday at the church from 10 to 11 a.m. FUNERAL: Tuesday, June 24 at St. Paul UCC, Lebanon, at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Dr. Don Wagner, Pastor, officiating, with burial in College Hill Cemetery, Lebanon. Memorials may be offered to the family.

DENNIS FRANK DEUTSCH, age 70, longtime resident of Shiloh, born October 15, 1937 in Shiloh, passed away June 18 at his home. Mr. Deutsch was preceded in death by his parents, Cardell “Mike” and Aurelia, nee Kreutzer, Deutsch, his infant son, Deron, and his brother, Duane. He is survived by his beloved wife, Patricia L., nee Klich, Deutsch of Shiloh; a son, Mike Deutsch and his wife, Sharon; a daughter, Carolyn Parke; two grandchildren and a brother, Donald Deutsch of Shiloh. Because of Dennis’ love of animals, memorial donations are suggested to Spencer Pet Rescue, 1405 E. Highway 50, O’Fallon, Ill 62269 and will be accepted at the funeral home. Visit www.wfh-ofallon.com to sign the on-line guest book or send condolences to the family. Visitation: Friends may call from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m., Saturday, June 21, at Wolfersberger Funeral Home, 102 W. Washington St., O’Fallon. Funeral Service: 11 a.m., Saturday, June 21, at Wolfersberger Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow at Shiloh Valley Township Cemetery, Shiloh. Arrangements entrusted to Wolfersberger Funeral Home, O’Fallon.

ROSS M. BLAKE, 87, of O’Fallon, born May 20, 1922 in New York City, died Wednesday, June 18, in O’Fallon. Ross was a member of the First United Methodist Church, VFW, Order of Daedalians, Disabled American Veterans, American Ex-Prisoners of War and the Military Officers Association of America, serving 25 years as the Treasurer. He also served on the Zoning Board for the City of O’Fallon. Ross was a pilot and retired from the US Air Force as a Colonel after 30 years of service. He fought in WW II, Korea and Vietnam. He was a POW in Germany and received a Purple Heart. He was an Eagle Scout and received the Silver Beaver Award for distinguished service. After retirement, Ross sold real estate for Plaza Realty, worked at Zale’s Jewelry at St. Clair Square and also acted in many productions at the Looking Glass Theatre in Lebanon. He was preceded in death by his parents Harold F. and Ethel, nee Goldsmith, Blake and two brothers; Hugh Blake and Gael Blake. Ross is survived by his wife Marcia, nee Nance, Blake, whom he married October 13, 1945 in Great Neck Long Island, NY; four sons; Bruce Nance Blake of Annapolis, MD, Leslie Ross (Janice Fielder) Blake of Waldorf, MD, Blair Mackenzie Blake of Los Angeles, Calif., Duncan Lamont (Vickey) Blake of Los Angeles, Calif. and two grandchildren, Christopher Blake and Meredith Blake, both of Waldorf, MD. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the MOAA Scholarship Fund, Okaw Valley Boy Scouts, First United Methodist Church of O’Fallon or Hospice of Southern Illinois. Condolences may be extended to the family at www.schildknechtfh.com. At the families request, Ross will be cremated with burial at Arlington National Cemetery. Schildknecht Funeral Home, O’Fallon, was in charge of arrangements.

DOROTHY R. “Aunt Dot” KENNEDY, 86, nee Getz, of Summerfield, formerly of Collinsville, died June 16, at her niece's residence in Summerfield.. She was born in Collinsville, on June 9, 1922 to Kenneth and Pearl (Hartman) Getz. Both are deceased. She married Roy Kennedy, April 30, 2004 and he preceded her in death September, 2007. She is survived by one brother, Leroy (Janet) Getz, Belleville; two granddaughters, Sherry Frerk and Debbie Sperino; one grandson, Dennis Sperino; three great grandsons and one great granddaughter, many nieces and nephews. Also preceded in death by one son, Charles Sperino; one sister, Irene Green and one brother, Eugene Getz. Mrs. Kennedy retired from Krey Packing House, St. Louis after many years with Hunter and National vending. She was a member of Crossview Independent Assembly of God Church, O'Fallon, Senior citizens of Mascoutah and served on the board and was a volunteer. Visitation was Wednesday, June 18, from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Crossview Independent Assembly of God Church, O'Fallon.
FUNERAL: Thursday, June 19, 2008 at 11:00 A.M. at the church with Brother Kent Wilson officiating. Burial in Summerfield Cemetery, Summerfield.
MEMORIALS: Crossview Independent Assembly of God Church, or Family Hospice. Meyer Funeral Home, Lebanon, handled arrangements.

ESTELLA CLAYBORN, 94, of Greenville, Ill, born April 10, 1914 in Aberdeen, Miss., died Tuesday, June 10, at Anderson Hospital, Maryville. Mrs. Clayborn was a member of the First Missionary Baptist Church, Royal Lake #2, Mulberry Grove, Ill. She was preceded in death by her husband Milton Clayborn, father Oliver Ewing and her mother Minnie Flowers. She is survived by two sisters; Catherine Johnson of Belleville, Charline Russell of Chicago, and other brothers, sisters, nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews, great great nieces and great great nephews. Condolences may be extended to the family at www.schildknechtfh.com. At the families request, Estella will be cremated with burial of the cremains, next to her husband, at Mulberry Grove Cemetery, Mulberry Grove, Ill. Schildknecht Funeral Home, 301 S. Lincoln Avenue, O’Fallon, was in charge of arrangements.

PAMELA CONRATH, 60, of O’Fallon, born January 16, 1948 in Alton, died Sunday, June 8 at Memorial Hospital, Belleville. Pamela graduated from Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville, earning a Master’s Degree. She was a 2nd grade teacher at Whiteside School for 37 years, retiring in June 2007. She was a member of the Whiteside Federation of Teachers, Illinois Federation of Retired Teachers and Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Collinsville. She was the recipient of the Emerson Teaching Award and the St. Clair County Golden Apple Award. Pamela was an active member of the St. Elizabeth’s Life After Breast Cancer Support Group, a captain of the group’s Relay for Life team, and a supporter of the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation. She was preceded in death by her mother Annabelle, nee Montague, Kingery. Pamela is survived by her husband, Terry Edward Conrath of O’Fallon, her father, Joseph E. Kingery, formerly of Alton, currently residing in Shiloh, and many dear and special friends. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society or the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation. Condolences may be extended to the family at www.schildknechtfh.com. A memorial service will be held Thursday, June 12, at 7:00 p.m. at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 1300 Belt Line Road, Collinsville, with Pastor Michael Walthers officiating. Schildknecht Funeral Home, 301 S. Lincoln Avenue, O’Fallon, was in charge of arrangements.

CLIFFORD "CLIFF" NELSON, 77, of Fairview Heights, born July 11, 1930 in Belleville, died Wednesday, June 4, at Barnes-Jewish Hospital, St. Louis. Mr. Nelson was a contract specialist for the U.S. Army and retired in 1991. He was a member of St. Clair Masonic Lodge 24, Belleville, and a member of Christ United Methodist Church, Fairview Heights. He was preceded in death by his parents, William Nelson and Mary E., nee Stephenson, Nelson; four brothers, and six sisters. Surviving are his wife, Aletha M., nee Braun, Nelson; two daughters, Diane (David) Trimble of Belleville, and Beth (Keevin) Higgins of Fairview Heights; four grandchildren, Stephanie and Stephen Trimble, Kristina (Travis) Dallas and Kayla Higgins; and a great-grandson, Teagan Dallas. Graveside services were held at 11 a.m. Friday, June 6, at Walnut Hill Cemetery, Belleville, with Pastor Jeff Bealmear, Christ United Methodist Church presiding. To sign the online guest book or to send condolences to the family, please visit www.wfh-ofallon.com. Arrangements entrusted to the care of Wolfersberger Funeral Home, O’Fallon.

JOHN L. "JACK" FELTMAN, 76, of Lebanon, passed away on June 7 at Cedar Ridge Health & Rehab Center in Lebanon. He was born to William E. and Hester (Rabel) Feltman, Oct. 10, 1931 in Lebanon, Ill, both are deceased. Also preceding him in death are two sons, John Jr, and Todd Feltman; one brother William Feltman, Jr. Surviving are beloved Sarah Horne, Lebanon, four children, Renee (Shawn) Hughes, St. Louis, Mo., Steve Feltman, Belleville, Amy Sudholt, Aviston, Jeff (Susan) Feltman, Ashley, Ill; Sarah’s sons, Ronald (Carrie) Horne, Shiloh, Jeffrey (Jennifer) Horne, Ripon, Calif; three sisters, Virginia (Ted) Honer, Belleville, Lois Rizzie, Hazelwood, Mo., Carol Elledge, San Jose, Calif; one brother, Robert (Terri) Feltman, St. Louis, Mo.; four grandchildren, Rebecca, Michael, Justin and Alexander; Sarah’s five grandchildren, Malissa, Cheyna, Wyatt, Amanda, and Christyn; his furry friends, Mr. Screech, Pye, Spooky, Misty; Sarah’s sister and brother, Una (Rether) Johnson, Lebanon, Walker (Judy) Wolford, Colorado Springs, Colo. He worked as a Teamster and laborer at Local 670, O'Fallon, and was a member of the Laborer’s Local 670, O'Fallon. Jack played basketball and baseball at OTHS, coached American Legion Ball, and Greater St. Clair County League. He also played minor league ball in the Cardinal Organization and was voted into the Mon-Clair Baseball Hall of Fame in 2002. He was an avid gardener and enjoyed sharing his vegetables. No services will be held. Memorials may be made to Family Hospice, or Belleville Humane Society. Arrangements by Meyer Funeral Home, Lebanon.

ANTHONY IORIO, age 80, of O’Fallon, passed away May 25. A full obituary was previously published in the O’Fallon Progress. A Graveside Committal Service will be held at 3:00 pm, Friday, June 13, at Mount Calvary Catholic Cemetery in Shiloh, with Rev. James Deiters presiding. Military honors will be rendered by the US Army. Further information may be obtained at www.wfh-ofallon.com or by calling Wolfersberger Funeral Home, O’Fallon.

CLEOPHA T. MERTZ, 95, of O’Fallon, born August 27, 1912 in Trenton, died Tuesday, May 27 at Maryville Manor, Maryville. She had been a clerk at Ben Franklin and at Keck’s Department Store in O’Fallon. She was preceded in death by her parents, George and Amelia Quitmeyer; four brothers and three sisters; her husband, Emmitt Mertz; a daughter-in-law, Loretta C. Louis, Mertz and a son-in-law, Thomas McKune. Cleopha is survived by a son, Marvin E. Mertz of Troy; a daughter, Normajean McKune of Fairview Heights; a grandson, Allen (Diana) Mertz of Troy, seven great grandchildren, Christopher A. (Amanda) Mertz, Timothy S. Mertz, Christine M. Wheeler, Cynthia A. Dooley, Curtis E. Loucks, Craig J. (Christine) Loucks, Cheryl L. (Ted) Cherico, and seven great, great grandchildren. Condolences may be extended to the family at www.schildknechtfh.com. All services will be private with Rev. Georgia White-Kisslring officiating. Burial will be at O’Fallon City Cemetery, O’Fallon.

ANTHONY IORIO, age 80, of O’Fallon, born Nov. 26, 1927 in Marano, Italy, passed away Sunday evening, May 25, at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital, Belleville. Anthony grew up in Italy among 20 brothers and sisters. He immigrated to the United States in 1947 at the young age of 19. He was a veteran of the US Army and served during the Korean Conflict. He retired as a butcher and moved to O’Fallon seven years ago. Mr. Iorio was a parishioner at St. Clare Catholic Church, deeply devoted to his Catholic faith. He was a very kind and loving father and grandfather, tirelessly giving of himself to his family. He will be remembered for his generous spirit and loving devotion to his children and grandchildren, of whom he was very proud. He was preceded in death by his parents, Luigi and Rosa, nee Venezia, Iorio; his beloved wife Rosaria, nee Gioeli, Iorio, whom he married January 7, 1956 in Brooklyn, N.Y., and passed away April 9, 1996; and several brothers and sisters. Mr. Iorio is survived by his son, Louis Joseph (Denise) Iorio, MD, of Guilford, Conn.; his daughter, Rosemarie (Joseph) Gilroy of O’Fallon, and his very special grandchildren, Anthony Robert Iorio, Steven and Kathryn Gilroy. In honor of their father’s generosity and to follow his charitable wishes, the family requests in lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to EWTN Global Catholic Network, 5817 Old Leeds Road, Irondale, Ala., 35210-2164 or to a Catholic charity of one’s choice. Visit www.wfh-ofallon.com to sign the on-line guestbook or offer condolences to the family. Visitation: Friends may call from 2 to 3 p.m., Tuesday, May 27, at St. Clare Catholic Church, 1411 Cross Street, O’Fallon. Funeral: Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 3 p.m., Tuesday, May 27, at St. Clare Catholic Church, with Rev. Jim Deiters presiding. Burial of cremated remains with military honors will take place at a later date at Mount Calvary Catholic Cemetery, Shiloh. Arrangements entrusted to Wolfersberger Funeral Home, O’Fallon.

BELVA NELL BUSH, age 96, of O’Fallon, passed away Sunday morning, May 18 at Cedar Ridge Healthcare Center, Lebanon. She was born February 3, 1912 in Farmington, W. V. to Martin H. and Dagmar, nee Groce, Rummager. Growing up the daughter of a railroad engineer, Belva Nell moved frequently during her childhood years. She married William J. Bush on November 10, 1939 in Catlettsburg, Ky. In 1971, upon his retirement, they settled in Venice, Fla. She lived there until 2000, when she moved to O’Fallon, to be near her son and his family. She was an avid reader and enjoyed gardening. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, William J. Bush, who passed away in 1996; her son, Col. William J. Bush, II, USAF (retired), who passed away June 10, 2007; her sister, Lois Flege and brother, Dallas Rummager. Mrs. Bush is survived by her daughter-in-law, Joan Bush of O’Fallon, her granddaughters, Alison Delgado and her husband, Peter, of Glen Ridge, N.J., Katherine Ruberton and her husband, Robert, of London, England; and three great grandchildren, Gabrielle and Alec Delgado and William Ruberton. She will also be missed by her friends and neighbors at the O’Fallon Apartments. Memorial donations in honor of Mrs. Belva Nell Bush may be made to Hospice of Southern Illinois, 305 South Illinois, Belleville, Ill, 62222 or Mayo Clinic, Dept. of Development, 200 First Street SW, Rochester, MN 55905. Visit www.wfh-ofallon.com to sign the on-line guestbook or offer condolences to the family. There will be no public visitation. Funeral services will be private. At her request, her cremated remains will be scattered by air over Casperson Beach, near Venice, Florida, where she held many fond memories of time spent there with her husband.

MARY DORIS RICHEE, 81, of Millersburg, born January 23, 1927 in Cairo, Ill., died May 18 at Maryville Manor Nursing Home in Maryville, Ill. Mrs. Richee grew up in Cairo, Ill. and moved to E. St. Louis with her family when she was in the seventh grade. She moved to Millersburg in 1967. She had worked as a sales clerk in several stores and had last worked at the Millersburg Store. She had served as an election judge in E. St. Louis and Millersburg. She was a member of the Wisetown Baptist Church and also the Women's Democratic Club. Mary Doris married Earl Slape of Belleville on October 24, 1942. He died on Nov. 18, 1956. She then married John Richee on May 22, 1959 in Nashville, Ill. He died April 23, 2003. She is preceeded in death by her parents, Adrian L. and Eulah (Ramage) Beard; both her husbands; five brothers, Thomas Beard, Charles Beard, Eugene Beard, Billy Beard and Edward Beard; and a sister, Barbara Childerson. She is survived by her son, Michael (Jean) Slape of Belleville; two daughters, Carolyn Masterson of Pocahontas, and Cathy (Ken) Frutiger of St. Jacob; a brother, Adrian L. “Junior” (Deanna) Beard of Pocahontas; three sisters, Edith Waterman of O’Fallon, Betty Bieri of O’Fallon; and sister, Joyce (Kenneth) Royer of Pocahontas; nine grandchildren, Tim Slape, Lori (Patrick) Foley, Erin (Donnie) Smith, Lindsey (Brent) Blacharczyk, Tara (Jon) Thompson, Kaitlin Slape, John Masterson, Michelle (Tim) Aldrich, and Mike (Lisa) Frutiger; and eight great grand children, Jacob, Sean, Alex, Emma, Caroline, Bryant, Dylan, and Elise. Memorials may be made to Wisetown Baptist Church or Unity Hospice. Visitation will be held from 4 to 8 p.m., May 22 at Young Funeral Home in Greenville, Ill. The funeral service will be 11 a.m. May 23 at Wisetown Baptist Church with Rev. Tom Rankin officiating. Interment will be at Hug Cemetery in Pocahontas, Ill.

DORIS C. KERN, 87, of Palm Harbor, Florida, formerly of O’Fallon, died May 2, in Florida. Doris was a member of the O’Fallon United Church of Christ. She was a teacher, beginning her career in a country school in Mascoutah. She also taught in Belleville, Urbana, and retired, after teaching over 20 years at Roosevelt School. She is preceded by her parents, Julius and Matilda Hamann and a son, Robert J. Kern, who died May 17, 1977. Doris is survived by her husband, former veterinarian and owner of O’Fallon Animal Hospital, Dr. Robert G. Kern of Palm Harbor, Fla.; a daughter Kimberlee Bauman and granddaughter, Cherrilee Bauman of Mo., and a sister, Leona (Kenneth) Waldorf of Conn. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation or the American Heart Association. Condolences may be extended to the family at www.schildknechtfh.com. Visitation will be held Thursday, May 22, from 10 to 11 a.m. at Schildknecht Funeral Home, 301 S. Lincoln Avenue, O’Fallon. A memorial service will be held Thursday, May 22, at 11 a.m. at the funeral home with Rev. Walter P. Gerth officiating.

JEROME W. SOUDER, 65, of Shiloh, born September 13, 1942 in Maysville, Ky., died Tuesday, May 20, at Memorial Hospital, Belleville. Jerome was a Senior Master Sergeant in the US Air Force, retiring after 20 years of service. He was preceded in death by his parents Edgar and Hester, nee Jolly, Souder and a son, Michael Scott Souder, who died February 16, 1991. Jerome is survived by his wife Carole S. nee Bierlin, Souder of Shiloh; a son, Gary Souder of Shiloh; a daughter, Tracy (Michael) Kohler of Waterloo; a sister, Elizabeth (Paul) Wood of Tucson, Ariz.; two brothers, Stephen (Sheila) Souder of Danville, Ky., David (Toni) Souder of Winchester, Ky.; and two grandchildren, Tarah Kohler and Christian Kohler. Condolences may be made to the family at www.schildknechtfh.com. Visitation will be held Friday, May 23, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Knox & Brothers Funeral Home, 625 E. 2nd Street, Maysville, Ky. 41056. Funeral service will be held Saturday, May 24, at 11 a.m. at Knox & Brothers Funeral Home, Maysville, Ky. Burial will be at Brooksville Memorial Cemetery, Brooksville, Ky. Schildknecht Funeral Home, O’Fallon, was in charge of local arrangements.

BENJAMIN E. HAMM, 86, of O’Fallon, born April 1, 1922 in O’Fallon, died Saturday, May 17, at Cedar Ridge Health Care Center, Lebanon. Ben was a member of the O’Fallon United Church of Christ, a lifetime member of the O’Fallon American Legion Post 137 and the O’Fallon Masonic Lodge 576 AF & AM.
He retired from the U.S. Postal Service as a mail carrier and retired from the O’Fallon Fire Department after 30 years of service. He was the city clerk for the City of O’Fallon for 16 years, and served on the O’Fallon Park Board, the O’Fallon Veterans Monument Committee, the Board of Directors of the O’Fallon Savings and Loan and owned a newspaper delivery business in O’Fallon for 12 years.
He was a veteran of World War II, serving in the US Army and receiving two Bronze Stars.
Ben was preceded in death by his parents, Benjamin H. and Hilda E., nee Gross, Hamm and a brother, Leroy W. Hamm.
Ben is survived by his wife, Marian, nee Roberts, Hamm of O’Fallon, whom he married February 28, 1948 in O’Fallon; four sons, Michael (Suellyn) Hamm of O’Fallon, Randy (Jane) Hamm of Belleville, Robert (Linda) Hamm of Hillsboro, Richard (Michelle) Hamm of Freeburg; a brother, Vernon (Colleen) Hamm of O’Fallon; ten grandchildren; three great grandchildren; nieces and nephews.
Memorials may be made to the O’Fallon United Church of Christ. Condolences may be extended to the family at www.schildknechtfh.com.
Visitation will be held Monday, May 19, from 4 to 8 p.m. with an O’Fallon Fire Department service at 7 p.m. from the Schildknecht Funeral Home, 301 S. Lincoln Avenue, O’Fallon.
Funeral service will be held Tuesday, May 20, at 10 a.m. at O’Fallon United Church of Christ with Rev. Dr. Martha Thierheimer officiating. Burial will be at O’Fallon City Cemetery.

SANDRA J. SCHMITTLING, 71, of Shiloh, born May 21, 1936 in Belleville, died Tuesday, May 13, at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital, Belleville. Sandra was preceded in death by her parents, Henry and Clara, nee Karius, McClary; three sisters, Ruth Golab, Garnet Warchol, Henrietta Daniels; and a brother, Fred McClary. She is survived by four sons, Bryan Schmittling of Shiloh, Mike (Shirley) Schmittling of Fairview Heights, Randall (Donna) Schmittling of Belleville, Russell Schmittling of Shiloh; a sister, June “Susie” Herman of Shiloh; nine grandchildren, Rachel (Phil) Allen, Andrew, Nicholas, Andrea, Ciara, Alexsis, Emily and Jacob Schmittling and James Legg, six great grandchildren, Isabella Allen, Aleaha Lynch, Alyse Lynch, Sophie Schmittling, Sequoia Kadel, Julian Kadel, nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hospice of Southern Illinois. Condolences may be extended to the family at www.schildknechtfh.com. Visitation will be held Friday, May 16, from 4 to 8 p.m. at Schildknecht Funeral Home, 301 S. Lincoln Avenue, O’Fallon. Funeral service will be held Saturday, May 17, at 10 a.m. at Schildknecht Funeral Home with Rev. Georgia White-Kisslring officiating. Burial will be at Shiloh City Cemetery.

ROBERT L. KEATON, 60, of O’Fallon, born June 14, 1947 in St. Louis, died Thursday, May 8, in O’Fallon. Robert was a retired machine mechanic at General Electric in St. Louis. He also was in the U.S. Army, serving in Vietnam. Robert’s love for the outdoors was found at Owl’s Bend. He enjoyed the woods, camping, campfires, family and friends. He is preceded in death by his parents, Norman and Jennie (nee Dawson) Keaton and a stepson, Carl L. McCoy. Robert is survived by his wife, Gala (nee VanOver) Keaton of O’Fallon, five children, Amy (Rev. L.P.) Cook of Holts Summit, Mo., Richard (Alice) Keaton of Pearland, Texas, Mickey (Joe) Curry of Boulder, Ill, Ruth (Mike) Mason of Neoga, Ill, Teresa (Mark) Clark of Oklahoma City, Okla.; two sisters, Norma (Robert “Corky”) Karsteter, Sharon Yarber; a half brother, Jim (Beth) Jones, 12 grandchildren and one great grandchild. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Jude’s Hospital or the Siteman Cancer Center. Condolences may be extended to the family at www.schildknechtfh.com. The visitation was held Saturday, May 10, at Schildknecht Funeral Home in O’Fallon. The funeral service was held at 7 p.m. Saturday, May 10 at the funeral home with Rev. L.P. Cook officiating. At Robert’s request, after all services, his body will be cremated.

ELMER B. HEITMAN, 83, of O’Fallon, born November 13, 1924 in O’Fallon, died Monday, April 21, at Clinton Manor Living Center, New Baden. Elmer was an avid golfer and was one of the first members of Tamarack Country Club. He traveled extensively, enjoying rounds of golf everywhere from The Old Course at St. Andrews in Scotland to Pebble Beach in California. Elmer retired after a long career from Oliver C. Joseph Dodge Dealership in Belleville, where he always appreciated being treated more like family than an employee. He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles Louis and Alma Amanda, nee Stoecklin, Heitman; a brother, Dean Louis Heitman; and sister-in-law, Suzanne, nee Harding, Heitman. Elmer is survived by two nephews, Kenneth (Kelly) Heitman and Kurt (Natalie) Heitman. Condolences may be extended to the family at www.schildknechtfh.com. At his request, Elmer was cremated. Visitation will be held from noon until 1 p.m., Saturday, May 10 at Schildknecht Funeral Home followed by a memorial service with Rev. Dr. Martha Thierheimer officiating. Burial of the remains will be held at O’Fallon City Cemetery.

JONATHAN JAMES SORY, 13, of Lebanon born August 17, 1994 in Belleville, died Sunday, May 4, in O’Fallon. Jonathan was a student at Fulton Junior High School in O’Fallon. He loved riding his skateboard, music, riding his bike and hanging out with his friends, especially Jessie and Collin. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Alfred Stern. Jonathan is survived by his parents, David Sory and Tonya Stern of Lebanon, a brother, Matthew Sory of San Antonio, Texas; two sisters, Christina Sory of St. Louis, Mo. and Andrea Sory of Lebanon; maternal grandmother, Beth Vissell of Ellis Grove, Ill.; paternal grandparents, Thomas and Marjorie Sory of Belleville; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Edgemont Bible Church, Fairview Heights, Ill, 62208. Condolences may be extended to the family at www.schildknechtfh.com. At the request of the family, all services are private and will be held, at a later date, at Edgemont Bible Church in Fairview Heights. Arrangements handled by Schildknecht Funeral Home, 301 S. Lincoln Avenue, O’Fallon.

LOUISE LANGENBERG, nee Logue, 97, of Highland, born May 20, 1910, in Highland, died Friday, May 2 at Faith Care Center, Highland. Mrs. Langenberg was born and raised in Highland. She worked at the Moulton-Bartley Shoe Factory in the office for 131/2 years prior to her marriage. She also worked in St. Louis, Mo., for the Pet Milk Company for three years. She lived all of her life in Highland and was a well-known vocalist and soloist for her church, civic functions, and funerals. A member of the now Evangelical United Church of Christ since 1924, she taught Sunday school at the church for over 18 years and sang in the choir for 75 years. She was also a member of Women's Guild of the Church (Honorary Member); Highland Historical Society; Saline/ Helvetia Homemakers Extension; former member of the Ladies Harmonie (a civic singing group in Highland); driver for Meals on Wheels; Weinheimer Senior Citizens Association; J.O.Y. Singers (Just Older Youth); Highland Area Christian Women's Club (longtime member, held various positions); and Highland Senior Citizens. Mrs. Langenberg also enjoyed doing crafts. She was preceded in death by her husband, Elmer L. Langenberg, whom she married February 8, 1945, and who died February 28, 1976; her father, Michael E. Logue; her mother, Louisa M. Wilhawk, nee Butcher, Logue; a daughter-in-law, Anna Ruth, nee Laughmiller, Langenberg, who died Oct. 2, 2007; and a half sister, Ruby Kircher, who died April 21, 1979. Surviving are two sons, Robert L. (Manon) Langenberg of Littleton, Colo., and William J. Langenberg of O'Fallon; two granddaughters, Michelle L. Langenberg of Charlotte, N.C., and Christina L. Langenberg of San Jose, Calif.; two great-grandchildren, Brandon Veliz of Charlotte, N.C., and Domonick Ennis of San Jose, Calif.; and a step-grandson, Clayton Vincent of Littleton, Colo. Memorial contributions may be made to Evangelical United Church of Christ. Visitation: Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Monday, May 5, at Spengel-Boulanger Funeral Home, in Highland, and from 9 to 11 a.m. Tuesday, May 6, at Evangelical United Church of Christ, Highland. Funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, May 6, at Evangelical United Church of Christ in Highland, with the Rev. Christopher W. Hill, Senior Pastor Evangelical United Church of Christ officiating. Interment will be at Highland City Cemetery.

LEO F. LUGGE, 83, of O’Fallon, born April 1, 1925 in Belleville, died Wednesday, April 30, at Cedar Ridge Health Care Center, Lebanon. Leo was a member of St. Clare Catholic Church, a former alderman for the City of O’Fallon for 10 years, a 4th Degree member of the Knights of Columbus Council 4239, the American Legion Fischer-Sollis Post 137 and the Sheet Metal Workers Local 268 for over 50 years. He was the former owner-operator of Bel-O Cooling and Heating and served in the US Army. Leo was preceded in death by his parents, Alfred and Olivia, Beucherie, Lugge and a brother, Paul Lugge. He is survived by his wife, Mary R., nee Wieman, Lugge, whom he married at St. Peter'sl Cathedral in Belleville on September 29, 1951; two sons, Richard Leo Lugge of Hawaii and Don (Peggy Schofro) Lugge of O’Fallon; a sister, Mary Ann (Dan) Groghan of Creve Coeur, Mo; two grandchildren; Chris Lugge and Nicole Lugge, both of O’Fallon, nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Heartland Hospice or St. Clare Catholic Church Building Fund. Condolences may be made to the family at www.schildknechtfh.com. Visitation will be held Monday, May 5, from 4 to 8 pm at Schildknecht Funeral Home, 301 S. Lincoln Avenue, O’Fallon and Tuesday, May 6, from 9 to 10 a.m. at St. Clare Catholic Church, 1411 Cross Street, Shiloh. Mass of Christian Burial will be held Tuesday, May 6, at 10 a.m. at St. Clare Catholic Church with Father James Deiters and Monsignor Donald Eichenseer officiating. Burial will be at College Hill Cemetery, Lebanon.

JOHN PARKER SHEEHAN, 61, of O’Fallon, born February 1, 1947 in Frankfort, Germany, where his family was stationed in the military, died Thursday, May 1. He grew up in Jacksonville, N.C. and graduated from the University of North Carolina in 1969 with a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics. In 1972, he was awarded a Master of Arts Degree from East Carolina University in Greenville, N.C. John served in the U.S. Air Force at Scott Air Force Base, achieving the rank of captain. In 1972, he left the Air Force and entered the civil service work force at Scott AFB where he served as a computer programmer/analyst, until his retirement in 2002. Upon retirement from the civil service, he worked as a substitute teacher in O’Fallon. John was an avid, lifelong supporter of UNC athletics and took great pride in wearing the Carolina Blue attire. John also achieved national status as a volleyball player. He began playing volleyball as a member of the Scott AFB team. He played many years with the St. Louis Turner Organization and other U.S. Volleyball Association teams. While a member and player in the USVA, John was selected to the All American Men’s Senior First Team in 1983 as a setter. John also coached numerous volleyball teams over the years, to include McKendree University and the SWIC Volleyball Club. The last five years of coaching at SWIC Club, he focused on helping student athletes obtain scholarships. Among his numerous volleyball friends, he was lovingly known as “Papa Sheehan”. One of John’s all-time, favorite enjoyments was watching his sons and grandsons playing sports. John received great joy in traveling the U.S. and visiting historical battlefields and enjoyed running, hiking and camping. He was also an American Red Cross blood donor, donating over 200 times. He maintained a life-time status as a member of the UNC Alumni Association Live Member and always believed in supporting education. He was also a member of St. Clare Catholic Church in O’Fallon. John was preceded in death by his parents, William and Jane Sheehan. He is survived by his wife, Patricia, nee Halsey, Sheehan of O’Fallon, three sons, Kenneth (Amy) Sheehan and Donny Sheehan, both of O’Fallon, Greg (Jessica) Sheehan of Millstadt; a brother, Thomas (Debbie) Sheehan of Wilmington, N.C.; a sister, Anne (Jim) Schleining of Jacksonville, N.C.; two grandsons, Connor and Camryn Sheehan; and two nephews, David and T.J. Sheehan. In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting donations be made to the John Sheehan Volleyball Scholarship to support the SWIC Volleyball Club. Donations to the fund will be accepted at the funeral home or can be sent to Bank of O’Fallon, 901 S. Lincoln Avenue, O’Fallon, IL 62269. Condolences may be extended to the family at www.schildknechtfh.com. The family offers a special thanks to Father Jim Deiters and the Parish at St. Clare Catholic Church, Dr. B. Tan, Dr. Fong and their staff at Barnes-Jewish Hospital, Dr. P. Malcharek, Dr. V. Pai and staff at Memorial Hospital in Belleville, and to Hospice of Southern Illinois for their support. We would also like to thank all of our many friends for their prayers and support. Visitation will be held Sunday, May 4, from 4 to 8 p.m. at Schildknecht Funeral Home, 301 S. Lincoln Avenue, O’Fallon. Mass of Christian Burial will be held Monday, May 5, at 10 a.m. at St. Clare Catholic Church with Father James Deiters officiating. Burial will be at Lakeview Memorial Gardens, Fairview Heights.

THOMAS P. BLAISE, 51, of Mascoutah, formerly of O’Fallon, born November 29, 1956 in E. St. Louis, died Monday, April 28, in Mascoutah. Tom was an avid Nascar fan, loved the outdoors and enjoyed doing Civil War and Revolutionary War re-enactments. He was a member of the United States Bowling Congress and bowled at many alleys in the metro east. He was a member of the Bowling Hall of Fame, earning a ring for bowling a 300 game. He was also a member of the Sheet Metal Workers Local 268 and had been employed by Brinkmann's Heating and Cooling in Waterloo. He was preceded in death by his mother, Johanna C. (nee Boyne) Blaise; his paternal grandparents, Stephen and Julia Blaise; maternal grandparents, Patrick A. and Johanna C. Boyne. Tom is survived by his father, Ernest “Ernie” Blaise of Swansea; two sisters, Stephanie (Louis) Feist of Ballwin, Mo. and Mary Ann (Joe) Lanza of Springfield, Va; a brother, Ernest Blaise Jr. of Atlanta, Ga; nieces and nephews, Joshua Feist, Emily Feist, Crystal (Richard) Sanders, Ernest Blaise III, Brenda Lanza, Joe Lanza Jr, Ashleigh Lanza, many cousins and close friends. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Clare Catholic Church. Condolences may be extended to the family at www.schildknechtfh.com. Visitation will be held Saturday, May 3, from 9 to 11 a.m. at Schildknecht Funeral Home, O'Fallon. Funeral service will be Saturday, May 3, at 11 a.m. at the funeral home with Father James Deiters officiating. At the family’s request, Tom will be cremated, with burial of the cremains to be held at a later date.

From the May 1 O'Fallon Progress

ANNA E. VON SCHRILTZ, nee Harr, 92, of Lebanon, born June 2, 1915 in Colfax, New Mexico, died Monday, April 28, at Lebanon Care Center, Lebanon. Anna was a former member of the FBC in O’Fallon, and she loved traveling. Her last trips included China and Israel. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dick Von Schriltz; her three sons, Sam, Doug and Richard Von Schriltz; and her parents, Elmer and Elsie, nee Tucker, Harr; a brother, Robert Harr and a sister, Velma Green. Surviving are her loving son, Kurt (Donna) Von Schriltz of Morgantown, Ind.; her granddaughter, Paige Von Schriltz of Sacramento, Calif., several grandchildren and great-grandchildren through the union of Kurt and Donna Von Schriltz, and a dear friend and care giver, Susan Buchner and her family. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Heartland Hospice, 333 Salem Place, Suite 150, Fairview Hgts, IL 62208. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, May 10, at First Baptist Church, 1111 E. Hwy 50, O’Fallon, at 1 p.m. with Pastor Doug Munton officiating. Upon Anna's request, cremation was to be held. Interment of cremain will be held at a later date.

JAMES S. VAHLKAMP, of Belleville, born March 9, 1932 in Mascoutah, died Saturday April 26, at his home, surrounded family. He was a retired laborer for Local 459 in Belleville, Member of the Swansea Moose Lodge 1221 and the Forsythe, Missouri Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 5869. He enjoyed camping, boating and fishing. He was preceded in death by his parents, Cornelius and Edmina Vahlkamp (nee Jung), grandson, “grandpa’s sunshine” Craig Biekert; sister and brother in-law, Delores and Sylvester Schanz; brother and sister in-law, Adrrian and Doris Vahlkamp; brother, Sylvester Vahlkamp; and brother in-law; Eldon Fohne. James is survived by three children, Ronda Bennett of Forsythe, Mo., Dale and Marty Vahlkamp of Gillette, Wy., and Karen and Glenn Biekert of New Baden; one sister, Cornelia Fohne of Godrey; four grandchildren, Ashley Bennett, Brandon Vahlkamp, Danea Keever and Diane Biekert; three great-grandchildren, Kaylee Marie Stout, Landon Keever, Leah Keever, and numerous nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hospice of Southern Illinois or Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital. Online condolences may be made at www.schildknechtfh.com. Visitation was held Sunday, April 28, from 4 to 8 pm at Schildknecht Funeral Home, 301 S. Lincoln Avenue, O’Fallon. Funeral service was held Monday, April 28, at 10 a.m. at the funeral home with Fr. Elmer Mauer officiating. Burial followed at Lakeview Memorial Gardens in Fairview Heights.

From the April 24 O'Fallon Progress

DOROTHY M. SHANKS, 84, of O’Fallon, born May 9, 1923 in Marion, died Monday, April 21, at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital, Belleville. Dorothy was preceded in death by her parents, Roy and Myrtle, nee Shanks, Connett; husband, Carl Shanks; and three sisters, Violet Bramlett, Eva Harris and Helen Furlow. She is survived by a son, Roy Shanks and a daughter, Mabel (Edward) Niehls, both of O’Fallon; grandchildren, Billy (Candi) Niehls, Michael (Brenda) Shanks, Michelle Lynn (George) Herrera; great grandchildren, Megan Shanks, Jennifer Herrera, Dakota Herrera, Austin Herrera, Dallas Herrera, Mary Case, Elizabeth Niehls, and many nieces and nephews. Condolences may be extended to the family at www.schildknechtfh.com. Visitation will be held Tuesday, April 22, from 5-8 p.m. at Schildknecht Funeral Home, 301 S. Lincoln Avenue, O’Fallon. Funeral service will be held Wednesday, April 23, at 10 a.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be Wednesday, April 23, at 2:00 pm, at Salem Cemetery, Carrier Mills, Ill.

From the April 10 O'Fallon Progress

MILTON L. HABERMAN, Chief Master Sergeant United States Air Force, Retired, 88, of Swansea, born September 1, 1919 in Town of York, Wis., died Saturday, April 5, at Memorial Hospital, Belleville. He was preceded in death by his wife, Doris J. Haberman (nee Jecklin); parents, Leo M. and Caroline L. Haberman (nee Fox); sister, Beatrice Lukes; brother, Lloyd E. Haberman; and a grandson, James Smith. Milton is survived by three daughters, Mary H. and (Michael) Bade of Lake Mills, Wis., Catherine A. and (Gary) Karraker of Lebanon, Barbara J. and (Richard) Abell of Ramsey; six grand children, David Bade, Shauna Sconce, Tucker Smith, Kevin Karraker, Leanne Abell and Jeffrey Abell; two great grand children, Jordan and Canyon Smith. Condolences may be made at www.schildknechtfh.com. Private graveside services will be held at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery, St. Louis, Mo. Arrangements by Schildknecht Funeral Home, 301 S. Lincoln Ave. O’Fallon.

DIANNE D. WILSON, 73, of Shiloh, born Jan. 18, 1935 in Belleville, died Monday, April 7, at Cedar Ridge Health Care Center, Lebanon. Dianne had been employed as a nursing assistant at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital, Belleville. She was preceded in death by her husband, John M. Wilson; parents, Eugene and Helen, nee Faulke, Meyer and a sister, Gladys Meyer. Dianne is survived by four children, Randall Wilson of Shiloh, Jeffrey (Joyce) Wilson of Belleville, Lisa (John) Porter of Shiloh, Gina (Charlie) Klein of Shiloh, a sister, Sandra Schempp; sister-in-law, Wanda Creason of Mayfield, Ky., brother-in-law, Dickie (Loretta) Fleming of Mayfield, Ky; a dear grandson, Charles John Klein and several nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association. Condolences may be made at www.schildknechtfh.com. Visitation will be held Wednesday, April 9, from 4 to 8 p.m. at Schildknecht Funeral Home, 301 S. Lincoln Avenue, O’Fallon. At the request of the family, after all services, Dianne will be cremated. Burial of the cremains will be held at a later date at Mt. Calvary Cemetery, Shiloh.

JOHN W. HENDERSON, 83, of Swansea, born September 25, 1924 in Central City, Ky, died Tuesday, April 1, at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital, Belleville. John was an owner/operator, driving for Stahly Cartage, retiring in 1987. He was a member of the Teamsters, Local 50. He was preceded in death by his wife, Louise, nee Moore, Henderson; parents, James Alexander and Nancy, nee Beuhler, Henderson; two grandsons, Joe Ybarra and Nolan Henderson; a daughter-in-law, Suzan Henderson; brothers and sisters. John is survived by three children, Mary Ybarra of O’Fallon, Charlie Henderson of Swansea, Kathy Coumbe of Omaha, Nebr.; six grandchildren, James Tevebaugh, John Tevebaugh Jr., Jeanice Vasquez, Logan Henderson, Kayla Sexton, Krystina Coumbe; four great grandchildren, Raelyn Sexton, Nikki Tevebaugh, Nicole Vasquez, Nick Vasquez; many nieces and nephews. Condolences may be made at www.schildknechtfh.com. Visitation will be held Thursday, April 3, from 4 to 8 p.m. at Schildknecht Funeral Home, 301 S. Lincoln Avenue, O’Fallon. Funeral service will be held Friday, April 4, at 1 p.m. at the funeral home with Rev. Georgia White-Kisslring officiating. At the families request, John will be cremated after all services, with burial of the cremains Tuesday, April 8, at 1 p.m. at Greenmount Cemetery, Belleville.

From the April 4 O'Fallon Progress

GLADYS H. SIMMONS, 91, of Lebanon, born January 16, 1917 in Vandalia, died Friday, March 28, at Cedar Ridge Health Care Center, Lebanon. Gladys was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Lebanon, and a 50+ year member of the Order of the Eastern Star, Chapter 487. She was preceded in death by her husband, Irvin Kelley Simmons; parents, Arthur and Margaret, nee Combs, Webb; and a brother, Jack Webb. Gladys is survived by three children, Carol (Garey) Zimmer, John (Martha) Simmons, and Janet (Ron) Manning; a sister, Betty Bendix; five grandchildren, Michele (Charles) Jenkins, Jeff (Jennifer) Mitchell, Benjamin Simmons, Ethan Manning and Meredith Manning; six great grandchildren and three great, great grandchildren. Memorials may be made to the First United Methodist Church of Lebanon. Condolences may be made at www.schildknechtfh.com. At the families request, Gladys was cremated. There will be a memorial service Saturday, April 5, at 10:30 a.m. at First United Methodist Church, Lebanon, with Rev. Joy Caschetta officiating. Burial of the cremains will be at College Hill Cemetery, Lebanon. Schildknecht Funeral Home, O’Fallon, was in charge of arrangements.

IONE MARIE (MANNZ) GRIBLER, age 88, of O’Fallon, passed away March 27 at Cedar Ridge Healthcare Center, Lebanon. She was born August 6, 1919 to Lawrence and Margaret (nee Dawson) Ardison of Collinsville. She attended Collinsville schools and later worked at the local sewing factory. She was married to Wilmer Mannz from October 9, 1937 until his death in 1967. Ione married Robert Gribler in O’Fallon on August 6, 1982 and deeply mourned his passing on July 24, 2005. She retired from PN Hirsch in 1984, was a member of the O’Fallon United Church of Christ and V.F.W. Post 805 Woman’s Auxiliary. She was preceded in death by her parents, husbands, and a grandson, Anthony Mannz. Mourning her passing are a daughter, Patricia (Richard) Goheen of Benton, Ark., and a son, Ronald (Sandra) Mannz of Redwood Falls, Minn. Her beloved grandchildren are Christopher (Suzanna) Goheen of Vienna, Va., Angela Marie Thennes of Benton, Ark., Michael (Jean) Mannz of Redwood Falls, Minn., Andrea (Andy) Marshall of Owattona, Minn., and Robert “Jake” Goheen of Benton, Ark. Great-grandchildren include Anthony Natale, University of Central Arkansas; Jennifer Goheen, University of Illinois; Michael Goheen, Vienna, Va.; Bethany Thennes, Benton, Ark.; Jared and Riley Becker, Owattona, Minn.; Calvin, Nichele, and Jarrett Mannz, Redwood Falls, Minn. Ione is also survived by three dear sisters, Catherine Simon of Alton, Hazel Fitzpatrick of Little Rock, Ark., and Faye Mondy of Lakeside, Calif. Ione enjoyed pinochle, traveling, fishing, gardening, cooking, and visiting with her special neighbors. The family deeply appreciates the loving care given Ione by friends, family, personnel at Cedar Ridge, staff and members of O’Fallon United Church of Christ, and the excellent care team of Heartland Hospice. Visit www.wfh-ofallon.com to sign the on-line guestbook or offer condolences to the family. Memorial donations may be made to O’Fallon United Church of Christ, 206 W. Adams, O’Fallon, IL 62269; Heartland Hospice, 333 Salem Pl., Ste. 165, Fairview Heights, IL 62208; and Cedar Ridge Healthcare Center Activity Fund, 1 Perryman St., Lebanon, IL 62254. Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m., Thursday, April 3, and from 10 to 11 a.m., Friday, April 4, at Wolfersberger Funeral Home. Funeral Service will be at 11 a.m., Friday, April 4, at the Wolfersberger Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Dr. Martha Thierheimer officiating. Interment will be at O’Fallon City Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to Wolfersberger Funeral Home.

From the March 27 O'Fallon Progress:
NORMA GROVES, 73, of O’Fallon, born Dec. 13, 1934 in Bismarck, N.D., died Sunday, March 23. Norma was a member of Faith Lutheran Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, Cecil and Ann, nee Velinsky, Gothard; a son, Brian Yocum and a sister, Darlene Cremona. Norma is survived by her husband, James H. Groves of O’Fallon; a son, James D. (Renee) Groves; two daughters, Virginia Groves and Christiane (Curtis) Kimball; a brother, Donald (Mary) Gothard; three sisters, Jewel (Veryl) Lord, Cecilia (Raymond) Heimsness, and Irene Yocom; grandsons, Hazen Groves, James E. Groves and James Kimball; and three granddaughters, Brittany Kohlberg, Destiny Kimball and Gabrielle Groves. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the O’Fallon Food Pantry, the Love Fund at Faith Lutheran Church or the music program at the church. Condolences may be made at www.schildknechtfh.com. Visitation will be held Wednesday, March 26, from 5 to 7 p.m. at Schildknecht Funeral Home, 301 S. Lincoln Avenue, O’Fallon. Funeral service will be held Thursday, March 27, at 10 a.m. at Faith Lutheran Church with Rev. Freda Snyder officiating. Burial will be at Lakeview Memorial Gardens, Fairview Heights.

JOHN J. “JACK” KILROY, 73, of O’Fallon, born May 19, 1934 in Boston, Mass., died Sunday, March 23. Jack retired from the US Air Force as a chief master sergeant and also retired from the civil service as a project manager in communications. He was a member of the Harbor Light Bay Landowners Association and truly enjoyed being on his boat at Carlyle Lake with his family and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents William F. and Margaret, nee Adams, Kilroy; and two sisters, Nancy Dinsmore and Betty Ramsey. Jack is survived by his wife, Sandra, nee Campbell, Kilroy of Marthasville, Mo.; three children, Jacqueline Schroeder of Lawson, Mo., Michael (Christine) Kilroy of Edmonds, Wash, and Patrick (Laura) Kilroy of Belleville; a brother William F. (Barbara) Kilroy of Bellingham, Mass.; five grandchildren, Ryan, Erin, Alexandra, Megan and Joey; and many friends. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Lung Assn. Condolences to the family may be made at www.schildknechtfh.com. Visitation will be held Tuesday, March 25, from 4 to 8 p.m. at Schildknecht Funeral Home, 301 S. Lincoln Avenue, O’Fallon. Funeral service will be held Wednesday, March 26, at 11 a.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be private at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery with full military honors.

ADOLPH LOUIS “LOU” SCHEIBEL, age 92, passed away peacefully in Littleton, Colo. on March 13. He was born to Ludwig J. Scheibel and Emilie (Betteken) Scheibel on May 16, 1915 in O’Fallon. He was preceded in death by his brother, Joseph; his sister, Amelia Schwaegel; his wife of 53 years, Virginia Dell (nee Schaefer), and his daughter, Sandra Ann McDonald. Survivors include his daughter, Mary Dell Vinnola- (Bob) Prinsteiner; son, Robert Louis (Colonel, USAF, Retired) (Susan); son-in-law, Doug McDonald; four grandchildren and three great grandchildren. After attending St. Louis University for two years, Lou and Ginny were married on Oct. 20, 1937. They moved to San Diego, Calif. in 1939 where Lou began working for Consolidated-Vultee Aircraft Corporation on the B-24 Flight Line. Thirty-seven years later, he retired in 1976 from General Dynamics as an aerospace engineer. During his career, he was involved in flight operations of many different Convair aircraft including the B-36, T-29, 240, 340 and 440; numerous static rocket engine tests in the California “high desert”; the Atlas ICBM Missile Activation Program which took the family to Wyoming, Kansas, and Oklahoma; and dozens of missile launches at the Western Missile Test Range, Vandenberg AFB, Calif. He was especially proud of his contributions to his country during WWII and the Cold War. Lou’s passions included airplanes and rocketry, cars, tinkering, gardening, history, reading, dogs, traveling and cooking. A family tradition on Saturday night was his homemade vegetable soup. A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, April 5, at Mt. Calvary Catholic Cemetery, Shiloh, with Msgr. William Hitpas presiding. Burial will be for both Lou and Ginny who will be "brought home” together. Please make memorial donations to your favorite charity. Condolences and expressions of sympathy may be sent by visiting www.wfh-ofallon.com. Arrangements were entrusted to Wolfersberger Funeral Home, 102 W. Washington Street, O’Fallon.

From the March 20 O'Fallon Progress:
ALEX AUSTIN KECK, 18, of O’Fallon, born June 8, 1989 in Belleville, died Monday, March 17. Alex was a recent graduate of O’Fallon Township High School and an Eagle Scout. He was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, a graduate of the Latter Day Saints Seminary Program and a youth council member in the young men’s program at the church. Alex is preceded in death by a paternal grandfather, James E. Keck, a maternal grandfather and grandmother, Cecil and Helen (nee Turner) Shelton, and an uncle, James Allen Shelton. He is survived by his father, Wayne E. Keck of Fairview Heights, mother, Laureen, nee Shelton, Hughes and Colonel Kevin P. Hughes, retired USMC of O’Fallon; a sister, Amanda, nee Raisner, (Matt) Halverstadt of Arlington, Va, a brother Jameson Keck of O’Fallon, and a nephew, “Baby” Jack Halverstadt of Arlington, Va. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society. Condolences may be extended to the family at www.schildknechtfh.com. There was no visitation. A memorial service was held Wednesday, March 19, at 10 a.m. at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 255 Fairwood Hills, O’Fallon, with Bishop Joe Logan officiating. Schildknecht Funeral Home, 301 S. Lincoln Avenue, O’Fallon, was in charge of arrangements.

CHARLES HENRY CARTER, 71, of Fairview Heights, born Nov. 7, 1936 in Potosi, Mo., died Monday, March 17, at Memorial Hospital, Belleville. Mr. Carter was a member of the Westside O’Fallon Club and the O’Fallon Trailer Club. He was a volunteer for the American Red Cross, responding to national disasters for 10 years. Charles worked for the Department of Defense as an instrument mechanic, retiring from Scott AFB. He also served in the US Air Force. Charles was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Minnie, nee Warden, Carter; a sister, Ruby Carter; a brother, Tom Carter; and a daughter, Barbara K. Davidson. He is survived by his wife, Elizabeth, nee Moes, Carter of Fairview Heights; a son, Tim Carter of Charleston, S.C., three daughters, Carol (Bob) Sapp of Fairview Heights, Cindy Davidson of O’Fallon, Theresa (Ronald) Robinson of St. Jacob; a brother, Willis (Janet) Carter of Arnold, Mo.; a sister-in-law, Shirley Carter of Old Mines, Mo.; two grandchildren, Jason (Mary Ann) Hoffman of Fairview Heights, Catherine Robinson of St. Jacob; three great grandchildren, two aunts, and many nieces, nephews and cousins. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the charity of choice. Condolences may be extended to the family at www.schildknechtfh.com. Visitation was held Wednesday, March 19, from 3 to 8 p.m. at Schildknecht Funeral Home, 301 S. Lincoln Avenue, O’Fallon. Funeral service was held Thursday, March 20, at 10 a.m. at the funeral home with Father Ken Siefert officiating. Burial was at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery, St. Louis, Mo.

From the March 13 O'Fallon Progress:
CLETUS J. KOESTERER, 72, of O’Fallon, born May 14, 1935 in New Athens, died Wednesday, March 5. Mr. Koesterer was a retired grocery clerk and served in the United States Navy. He was a member of the United Food and Commercial Workers Union, Local 881. He was preceded in death by his wife, Carole, nee Weisbrod; his parents Theodore L. and Elizabeth, nee Glaus, Koesterer; father-in-law, Earl Weibord; three brothers, Ted, Larry and Lloyd Koesterer; two sisters, Stella Teel and Betty Koesterer; six half brothers, Edward, John, George, Pete, Henry and Clements Koesterer and a half sister, Kate Mueller. He is survived by three children, Brenda (Jeff) Cavins of Marine, Ken Koesterer and Jeff Koesterer both of O’Fallon; two grandsons, Blake and Austin Cavins; one brother, Martin (Karen) Koesterer of Belleville; three sisters, Theresa Duncan of Belleville, Ida Petroff of Ohio and Clara Neu of Texas; mother-in-law Vergie Weisbrod; seven sisters-in-law, Florence and Audrey Koesterer, Nancy (Tom) McCaw; Pat (Clarence) Hagene, Elcie McCaw; Sandy Wagner, Linda Noltkamper; many nieces and nephews. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society. Condolences may be extended to the family at www.schildknechtfh.com. Visitation was held Sunday, March 9, from 4-8 p.m. at Schildknecht Funeral Home, 301 S. Lincoln Avenue, O’Fallon. Funeral service was held Monday, March 10, at 10 a.m. at the funeral home with Father James Deiters officiating. Burial was at Valhalla Gardens of Memory, Belleville.

From the March 6 O'Fallon Progress:
RITA H. GOOLEY, age 86, of O’Fallon, born Sept. 3, 1921 in Syracuse, New York, passed away Monday, March 3, at Cedar Ridge Healthcare Center, Lebanon. Mrs. Gooley had formerly worked in banking and bookkeeping, and most recently in the fine jewelry department at Famous-Barr, where she was recognized many times for her success in sales. She loved to travel with her husband, especially to Las Vegas. She enjoyed browsing garage sales and was a regular mallwalker when her health permitted. Rita was a longtime loyal parishioner at St. Clare Catholic Church, where she faithfully prayed the rosary. She will be fondly remembered as a devoted wife and mother and was very faithful in attending and supporting the activities of her grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Michael M. and Mary Ellen (nee Cummings) Halloran, and two sisters. She is survived by her husband, Philip E. Gooley of O’Fallon, whom she married Nov. 28, 1946; her daughter Marianne and her husband, Michael Juergensmeyer of Ellisville, Mo., and their children, Philip and Rachel; her daughter, Jeanne and her husband, Paul McCleery of O’Fallon; and her children, John Elafros of O’Fallon, Erin (Keith Shovlin) Elafros of Chicago, Michael Elafros of Collinsville, and Timmy Elafros of O’Fallon. The family is very grateful for the loving care given to Mrs. Gooley by the staff at Covenant Care of O’Fallon, and during her transition to Lebanon Care and Cedar Ridge Healthcare Center. Visit www.wfh-ofallon.com to sign the on-line guestbook or offer condolences to the family. The family strongly encourages in lieu of flowers, that memorial donations be made to the Pro-Life Society at St. Clare Catholic Church, 1411 Cross Street, Shiloh, IL, 62269. Visitation: Friends may call from 10 to 11:30 a.m., Thursday, March 6 at St. Clare Catholic Church. Funeral Service: Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:30 a.m., Thursday, March 6, at St. Clare Catholic Church, with Rev. James Deiters presiding. Burial will be at Mount Calvary Catholic Cemetery, Shiloh. Arrangements were entrusted to Wolfersberger Funeral Home, O’Fallon.

YUKIE EMMERT, 80, of Mascoutah, born Dec. 25, 1927 in Aomori, Japan, died Thursday, Feb. 28, at Willow Creek Rehab and Nursing Center, Belleville. She was preceded in death by her parents, Toshio and Kimi Sato. Yukie is survived by her husband, James Emmert of Mascoutah, a daughter, Kathleen Emmert of Mascoutah, two sons, Kevin Emmert of O’Fallon, Keith (Christina) Emmert of Rockford, Ill, and brothers and sisters living in Japan. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the National Kidney Foundation or the American Diabetes Association. Condolences may be extended to the family at www.schildknechtfh.com. A memorial visitation will be held Friday, March 7, from 4 to 8 p.m. at Schildknecht Funeral Home, 301 S. Lincoln Avenue, O’Fallon. At the request of the family, Yukie was cremated, with burial of the cremains to be held at a later date.

OTTO C. KAMPEN, 97, of O'Fallon, born August 9, 1910, in Lebanon, Mo., died Thursday, Feb. 28, at Rosewood Care Center, Swansea, Ill. Mr. Kampen, with his wife, Esther, owned and operated the Western Auto Store in O'Fallon from 1955 until he retired in 1983. As a young man, he was a schoolteacher in small country schools in Missouri for ten years. During that time he spent several summers attending Southwest Baptist College in Bolivar, Mo. He then opened his first business, a Western Auto Store in Pacific, Mo. This was followed by a Western Auto Store in Union, Mo., and a grocery/general store in Gerald, Mo. During World War II his business ownership wasinterrupted when he did defense work at the Curtiss-Wright plant in St. Louis.He was a member of the O'Fallon United Church of Christ and had served on the church consistory. He belonged to the O'Fallon Sportsmen's Club and was a former member of the Lions Club. In 1982 he received a business leadership award from the O'Fallon Chamber of Commerce. He was preceded in death by his wife, Esther, nee Roethemeyer, Kampen in 1998, whom he married on October 5, 1940, in the parsonage of the St. James Evangelical Church, Owensville, Mo.; his parents, August and Josephine, nee Reimer, Kampen; one brother, Herbert Kampen; and two sisters, Ada Heidel and Eleanor Conley. Mr. Kampen is survived by three children, Mark (Judy) Kampen of O'Fallon, Ill., Patricia (Gordon) Sisk of Williamsburg, Va., and Jeanette Kampen of Granite City, Ill.; four grandchildren, Jeffrey (Rita) Sisk of Hampton, Va., Randell (Cathy) Sisk of Yorktown, Va., Douglas Kampen of Prairie Village, Kan., and Renee (Christopher) Rhanor of San Diego, Calif.; three great-grandchildren, Tyler Sisk, Adam Sisk, and Brooke Umfleet; and his cat, Tammy, his "little friend" and great companion. The family wishes to thank the compassionate caregivers at Rosewood Care Center, Swansea, and Hospice of Southern Illinois. Memorials may be made to Hoyleton Children's Home, O'Fallon United Church of Christ, or Hospice of Southern Illinois. Condolences may be extended to the family at www.schildknechtfh.com. Visitation was Sunday, Mar. 2, at Schildknecht Funeral Home, 301 S. Lincoln Ave., O'Fallon, Ill. The funeral was held at 10:30 a.m., Monday, March 3, at O'Fallon United Church of Christ, with the Rev. Dr. Martha Thierheimer officiating. Graveside service was at 3:00 p.m. at the St. James United Church of Christ Cemetery, Owensville, Mo., with the Rev. Libby Brueseke officiating.

From the Feb. 28 O'Fallon Progress:
LILLIAN M. BROWN, 91, of O’Fallon, born March 18, 1916 in Greenville, Ill, died Sunday, Feb. 24, at Rosewood Care Center, Swansea. Lillian was a charter member of Central Christian Church in O'Fallon and had been a seamstress at the Glove Factory in Greenville and worked for 25 years at Sel-Mor Garment Factory in O’Fallon. She was preceded in death by her parents, Edward and Mrytle, nee Harris, Bimes; her husband, Marshall J. Brown; a sister, Adele Rench; and three brothers, Eddie, Chester and Jessie Bimes. Lillian is survived by a daughter, Shirley M. Triplett of O'Fallon; two grandsons, Russell Pittman of St. Louis, Mo., Dan W. Pittman of Sedalia, Mo.; nieces, nephews and other relatives. Memorials may be made to the donor’s choice. Condolences may be made at www.schildknechtfh.com. Visitation was held Wednesday, Feb. 27, at the Schildknecht Funeral Home 301 S. Lincoln Ave., O’Fallon. Funeral service was held Wednesday, Feb. 27 at 12 p.m. at the funeral home with Rev. Darrin McCormick officiating. Burial was at Mt. Auburn Cemetery, Greenville.

SARAH LAKIN, 92, of Caseyville, born Dec. 31, 1915 in Tubor, Texas, died Sunday, Feb. 24, at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital, Belleville. Sarah was an avid bingo and poker player. She loved spending time with family, always having a houseful and loved to cook, always worrying that there wouldn't be enough to eat. She was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Anna Poletti; husband, Thomas H. Lakin; a brother, Joe Poletti; a sister and her husband, Christina (Lee) Dennis; two sons, Henry and Stanley Lakin; two grandsons, Eric ‘Rick’ Kmetz, Shawn Worthen; great granddaughter, Valerie Ballard; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Thomas Henry (Grace) Lakin; a daughter-in-law, Aileen Lakin; and a son-in-law, Frank Kmetz. Sarah is survived by daughters, Christine Kmetz, Maryann (Tony) Casiano, Carol Lakin; sons, Robert Lakin, Joe (Etta) Lakin, Leroy Lakin; daughter-in-law, Janice Lakin; grandchildren, Frank Kmetz, Kitty Kmetz, Alan Kmetz, Ricky Lakin, Robbie (Donna) Lakin, Vicki Worthen, Hankie (Debbie) Lakin, Alice Roedl, Donny Lakin, Judy (Kevin) Renth, Jimmy Lakin, Vanessa Casciano, Mathew Casciano, Bobby (Denise) Lakin, Rose Root, Russell (Terry) Lakin, Joely Lakin, Joe Lakin; 31 great grandchildren; 23 great great grandchildren. Memorials may be made to Hospice of Southern Illinois. Condolences may be made at www.schildknechtfh.com. Visitation was held Wednesday, Feb. 27 at Schildknecht Funeral Home, 301 S. Lincoln Avenue, O’Fallon. Funeral service was held Thursday, Feb. 28, at 10 a.m. at the funeral home with Father James Deiters officiating. Burial was at Lakeview Memorial Gardens, Fairview Heights.

JAMES BOYD LOCK, 71, of Shiloh, born June 26, 1936 in Quincy, died Wednesday, Feb. 20. James was an OSI investigator for the US Government. He retired from the US Air Force. He was preceded in death by his parents, Harold and Rosemary, nee Boyd, Lock and a sister, Diana Bolen. James is survived by his wife, Josephine, nee Tompkins, Lock, of Shiloh; three children, Christina (Amosa) Masaniai of Atwater, Calif., Karen (Karl) Schricker of Flower Mound, Texas, James (Laura) Lock Jr. of New Braunfels, Texas; and six grandchildren, James Masaniai of Los Angeles, Calif., Anita Masaniai of Atwater, Calif., Jason and Claire Schricker of Flower Mound, Texas, Madalyn and Jacob Lock of New Braunfels, Texas. Condolences may be extended to the family at www.schildknechtfh.com. There will be no service at the request of the family. Schildknecht Funeral Home, O'Fallon, was in charge of arrangements.

RUTH MARGARET HALCOMB FISK, 79, of Prunedale, Calif., formerly of Shiloh, born May 24, 1928 in St. Louis, Mo., died Sunday, Feb. 17, at Carmel Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula, Calif. Ruth served 30 years of civil service at Scott Air Force Base as an administrative assistant, retiring in 1989. She was a member of the O’Fallon United Church of Christ and the Eastern Star. Ruth moved to California in 1998 to be close to her daughters but is returning home to Illinois to rest next to her mother, Agnes Reuss Baur in Shiloh. She was preceded in death by her parents Walter F. Cox and Agnes A. Baur. Ruth is survived by two daughters; Judelyn A. Peterson of Fallon, Nev., Janis A. Spencer of Prunedale, Calif.; a grandson, Jason DeAmaral; and a granddaughter Morganne Spencer of Calif. Memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society. Condolences may be extended to the family at www.schildknechtfh.com. Visitation was held Friday, Feb. 22, from 5 to 8 p.m. at Schildknecht Funeral Home, 301 S. Lincoln Avenue, O’Fallon. Funeral service was held Saturday, Feb. 23 at 10 a.m. at the funeral home with Rev. Dr. Martha Thierheimer officiating. Burial was at Shiloh Township Cemetery, Shiloh.