Visitation will be held Sunday, September 20, from 4 to 8 p.m. at Schildknecht Funeral Home and Cremation Services, OFallon. He was a U.S. Air Force veteran of the Korean War and an electrical high line construction worker. Visitation will be held Tuesday, November 16, from 9 to 10 a.m. at St. Nicholas Catholic Church, 625 St. Nicholas Drive, OFallon. He had also been enrolled in the Master Degree Program at Troy State University, European Division in Computer Information Science. Memorial donations in honor of Ms. Petruska are suggested to American Lung Association and will be accepted at the funeral home. Jack Spratte officiating. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Heartland Hospice or the National Park Service. She had been employed by the Metro System. Prospect Cemetery in Stockton Springs. Belleville Obituaries - Latest Obituaries in Belleville, ON - Echovita He is survived by his wife, Marilyn G. Haukapp, of OFallon; children, Michael (Susan) Haukapp of Roswell, Ga., and Cynthia Cremeens of OFallon; mother, Rita Haukapp, of OFallon; sisters, Diane (Richard) Williams of Trenton, Darlene (Michael) Mayden of OFallon; brother, Russell (Marilyn) Haukapp of St. Jacob; and three grandchildren, Jacqueline E. Welker, Justin R. Welker, and Harley Abigail Haukapp. - 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. She was the cherished mother of Marcia, devoted grandmother of Emily and William and precious great-grandmother of Alexis, Mackenzie, Harrison and Delaney. In honor of Mrs. Klyms 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, OFallon, IL 62269. As a member of the OFallon Homecoming Association, he served as past president and designed and built many floats. He loved music and was a talented electric guitarist. Ottie was the owner and operator of Otties Beauty Shop in Fairview Heights. Condolences may be extended to the family at www.schildknechtfh.comVisitation will be held Monday, July 28, from 5 to 8 p.m. at Schildknecht Funeral Home, 301 S. Lincoln Avenue, OFallon..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. Fred was also a member of the Just Faith Social Justice Group at St. Clare of Assisi Catholic Church. Visitation was Sunday, July 6, from 5 to 8 p.m. at Schildknecht Funeral Home, 301 S. Lincoln Avenue, OFallon.Funeral service was Monday, July 7, at 12:00 p.m. at the funeral home with Rev. She was a faithful member of Christ United Methodist Church in Fairview Heights. Most importantly, he was a loving father and grandfather. He served in the US Air Force, as a meteorologist, for 20 years, retiring as a Major. At Denises request, her body will be cremated. ; granddaughter, Margaret Gravier of University City, Mo. Mrs. Klym was retired from her job as a cashier for the St. Clair County treasurers office. - Many years, dresses and conventions later, she was instrumental in starting the Cadence Cloggers; a youth group of tap dancing square dancers who are still going strong today. She is survived by her loving husband, Martin E. Gross, whom she married June 21, 1969; her sons, Ryan (Stacey) Gross of OFallon, Chad (Jaclyn) Gross of Elmwood Park, Ill; daughter, Lori Gross of Shiloh; and her father, James Dunbar of OFallon. After moving away for a few years, he returned and has resided in Troy for the past 20 years. 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. 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. Funeral service will be held Wednesday, Dec. 16, at 12:30 p.m. at the funeral home with Father James Deiters officiating. In the late 1980s, Wayne assumed the manager position at the American Legion Fischer Solis Post 137 in OFallon. Funeral Mass will be held Saturday, Feb. 13 at 10 a.m. at Corpus Christi Catholic Church with Father Von Deeke officiating.Cremation will be held after all services. Visitation was held Monday, Dec. 28 at the Oliver C. Joseph Dealership, 3795 W. State Rt. 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. Ronald is survived by his children, Ron (Kelly) Von Hatten of Fort Worth, Texas, Tracy Price of OFallon, Wayne (Kit) Stokes of Ozark, Mo. Friends may call from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 24, at George Renner & Sons Funeral Home, Belleville. Latest News | Belleville News-Democrat He is preceded in death by his parents William and. GARY STEPHEN FAHRNER, 61, of OFallon, born March 6, 1948 in East St. Louis, died Monday, June 1, at Barnes-Jewish Hospital, St. Louis. Burial will follow at Mount Calvary Cemetery, Belleville.Arrangements entrusted to Wolfersberger Funeral Home, OFallon. She was a wonderful woman, loved by many. 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. Browse obituaries, conduct other obituary searches, offer condolences/tributes, send flowers or create an online memorial. Daniel is survived by four sons, Kenneth (Amy) Roumpos, Christopher Roumpos and Chad Roumpos, all of OFallon, and Daniel Roumpos of Orange County, Calif.; a daughter, Nikki (Jim Burmester) Eddy of DeForest, Wisc. JOHN PARKER SHEEHAN, 61, of OFallon, born February 1, 1947 in Frankfort, Germany, where his family was stationed in the military, died Thursday, May 1. Jonathan was employed for many years at the Casino Queen on the Mississippi River as a floor manager and pit boss. Burial will be at Shiloh Township Cemetery, Shiloh. He found great satisfaction with the opportunities he had to guide young people through their college educations and into their adult lives. 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. Funeral service will be held Wednesday, April 1, at 10 a.m. at Schildknecht Funeral Home with Rev. He also served his country in the US Marine Corps during the Korean War. The family extends appreciation to the staff of Rosewood Care Center and the friends and family who visited Mrs. Sturdivant. He was preceded in death by his parents, Raymond and Daisy, nee Harwood, Teeter; his wife, Joanne, nee Mason, Teeter and a sister in infancy, May Belle Teeter. Mary was a devoted mother to her six children. 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 Kevins behalf.Visitation: Friends called on Sunday, August 10 at Carrington Place Clubhouse, 3900 Essex Blvd. Funeral procession will depart the funeral home at 9:45 a.m. for a Mass of Christian Burial to begin at 10 a.m., Wednesday, November 4, at St. Clare of Assisi Roman Catholic Church, with Rev. A gathering of friends and family, to include a luncheon, will follow at the parish hall. Memorials can be made to his family and will be received at the funeral home. Burial will be at Mount Calvary Catholic Cemetery, Shiloh. Upon returning to OFallon, 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. Marjorie, the daughter of T. Earle Everett and 1979 Burial was at Valhalla Gardens of Memory, Belleville. Condolences may be extended to the family at the Web site www.schildknechtfh.com. Following high school, Ron planned to pursue his education at Northwestern University in Chicago. Robert Monroe Haak, age 73, of Belleville formerly of Westport, Ind., born March 3, 1936 in Madison, Ind., passed away Nov. 30 with his wife and son by his side. He was a 1954 School of Fine Arts graduate from Washington University in St. Louis, member of the famous Artists Faculty since 1965, and Distinguished Alumni Award Recipient from Washington University School of Fine Arts in 1966. Carl was an excellent listener and truly cared about others. He served in the US Air Force, retiring as a Tech. KENNETH SCHARRINGHAUSEN, 83, of OFallon, born September 29, 1925 in Belleville, died Thursday, July 16, at Lebanon Care Center, Lebanon. The family kindly requests no flowers. Funeral service was held Wednesday, Feb. 27 at 12 p.m. at the funeral home with Rev. Visitation will be held Monday, November 24, from 4 to 7 p.m. at Schildknecht Funeral Home, OFallon, 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. Highly regarded professionally and personally, Dr. Tucker-Ladd will be greatly missed by all. Judy had worked at the former OFallon Health Care, and went beyond her expected duties to be caring to the residents. Funeral service will be held Thursday, September 3, at 10 a.m. at the funeral home with Pastor Robert J. McNutt officiating. Interment will follow in Rose Hill Cemetery of Marion. ; father-in-law, Otto H. Pierce, of Paragould, Ark. She worked as an OB Nurse at St. Elizabeths 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 OFallon, Ronald (Dianna) Sheppard of Jacksonville, Ark., Charley Sheppard, Jr. of Chicago, and Kenneth (Bethany) Sheppard, Sr. of OFallon; two daughters, Deborah Sheppard West of OFallon and Ann Marie Sheppard of OFallon. He was also awarded a Certificate of Appreciation in recognition of his sponsorship of Welcome Wagon International for 18 years. Full obituary to follow. Interment will follow in Holy Cross Cemetery, Calumet City, Ill. Dennis John Cooper Sr., 52, of OFallon, born August 30, 1957 in Brooklyn, N.Y., died Wednesday, Dec. 9, at St. Elizabeths Hospital, Belleville. Funeral mass was held Friday, September 19, at St. Peter The Fisherman Catholic Church, with Reverend Charles Kanu officiating. Friends may call from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Saturday, June 27, at St. Nicholas Catholic Church. She embraced the philosophies and stood in deep admiration of her peers who are willing to commit themselves to helping others through organizations like Catholic Action Network, Karen House, and Catholic Urban Programs. LOUIS J. BATEMAN, 87, of Lebanon, born October 3, 1921, in Salem, Ore., died Wednesday, December 24, at Memorial Convalescent Center, Belleville. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Fellowship of Southern Illinois Laity (www.fosilonline.com), Catholic Action Network (catholicactionnetwork.org), or Karen House (www.karenhousecw.org). Memorials are requested to be made to Faith Baptist Church in Glen Carbon, or the American Cancer Society. Ms. White worked for Belleville Shoe Manufacturing Company for 43 years. She was born February 3, 1912 in Farmington, W. V. to Martin H. and Dagmar, nee Groce, Rummager. As a young woman, she worked as a seamstress in downtown St. Louis. To My Wife:We have done everything together you and IWeve walked the lowest valleysAnd climbed the mountains high, But now youre gone, and I remainGod chose to keep me hereIll finish all the work we hadAnd love the ones, that you held dear, Ill pet your dog, Ill plant the seedsThat we planted every springWell watch them grow togetherAnd see the beauty that they bring, Walk slowly down that road my dearFor I wont be far behindYoull hear me call your name againAnd Ill hear you calling mine. AUGUST CLEMENS NEFF, age 81, of OFallon, born Sept. 29, 1927 in Beaver Prairie, Ill., passed away Tuesday, December 9, at Christian Hospital in St. Louis County. 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 was an avid chess and ping-pong player and excelled at both. 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. 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., OFallon.Funeral Service: 11 a.m., Saturday, June 21, at Wolfersberger Funeral Home Chapel. He was a member of St. Nicholas Catholic Church in O'Fallon and VFW Post 2280 in Bellevue, Neb. ; 18 grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. JANICE LOUISE QUERIO, nee Klein, age 88, lifelong resident of OFallon, born September 9, 1921, the only child of Louis and Lorraine, nee Seibert, Klein, passed away Sunday, November 1. From the March 13 O'Fallon Progress:CLETUS J. KOESTERER, 72, of OFallon, born May 14, 1935 in New Athens, died Wednesday, March 5. Memorial visitation was held Tuesday, January 6, at Schildknecht Funeral Home in OFallon.Mass of Christian burial was Wednesday, January 7, at St. Nicholas Catholic Church with Monsignor William Hitpas officiating. 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., OFallon.Funeral service will follow on Saturday, with Rev. Burial will follow at Lake View Memorial Gardens in Fairview Heights. His easy going personality made him a welcomed addition to any gathering. James Deiters presiding. She was born November 7, 1920 in OFallon to Fred and Stella, nee Wiemann, Hangsleben. Dolores was also a member of the Bereavement Committee at St. Clare Catholic Church. Following 1956 NANCY ANN WILLIS, 72, of OFallon, born March 14, 1937 in Bartlett, Iowa, died Sunday, July 19 at St. Joseph Hospital in Breese, after a courageous battle with cancer. William Hitpas presiding. Recently, he had been enjoying his retirement. Marie Walling November 13, 1943 - April 25, 2023 Collinsville, Illinois - Marie Z. Walling, age 79 of Collinsville, IL, born November 13, 1943 in East St. Louis, IL, passed away on . Interment with military honors will follow at Lakeview Memorial Gardens, Fairview Heights. He was our loving only child. The family requests that memorials, in honor of George, be made to Faith Lutheran Church or BEACON. 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. Richard attended Airware College while in the US Air Force, retiring as a major. She was a member of St. Clare Altar Sodality and served as secretary, treasurer and Spiritual Development Director. She was an insurance agent for 26 years and worked as a clerk at Dillards department store for 9 years. Burial will be held Friday, August 22, at 11:30 a.m. at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery, St. Louis.Schildknecht Funeral Home, OFallon, was in charge of arrangements. Her sister, Joyce (Dave) Goff of Galesburg also survives. They were married December 24, 1955 at Sembach, Germany. ; two great uncles, Palmer Strom and Edwin Strom, both of Vivian, S.D. Like our page to stay informed about passing of a loved one in South Bend, Indiana on facebook. Over the years, she provided in-home childcare for over a hundred young children. Interment will be at OFallon City Cemetery.Arrangements entrusted to Wolfersberger Funeral Home. He was active in various community organizations including Optimists Club, Masons, and the O'Fallon Rotary Club, for which he served as President 1984-85. Born February 14, 1927 in St. Jacob, she moved to Collinsville with her family at age 8 and has been in OFallon since 1945. 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. Hibbs held numerous jobs that allowed him to drive and travel, including long-distance truck hauling, and as a railroad caboose crewman. GERTRUD MARIA BAKER, nee Velten, age 74, formerly of OFallon, born April 11, 1935 in Bernkastel-Kues, Germany to Ernst Karl Velten and Anna Maria Baumgart Velten, passed away July 20, in Toulon, Ill., near her daughters home. He was a positive person and strove to avoid negativity. She was preceded in death by her parents, Conrad and Edith, nee Pinnow, Woge; her husband, Russell E. Zink; a son, Karl Zink; and a brother, Conrad Woge. Funeral service will be held Friday, August 14 at 1 p.m. at the funeral home with Rev. Glenn served in the US Air Force as a personnel craftsman retiring in 1996. Friends may call from 5 to 8 p.m., Tuesday, November 3, at Wolfersberger Funeral Home, 102 West Washington St., OFallon. BENJAMIN E. HAMM, 86, of OFallon, born April 1, 1922 in OFallon, died Saturday, May 17, at Cedar Ridge Health Care Center, Lebanon. 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. He had an adventurous spirit. Born February 6, 1958 in Belleville, Christy worked at the Parkview Animal Clinic as a veterinary technician. Joel Catlin officiating.Burial will be at Valhalla Gardens of Memory in Belleville. Through it all, Dwight had an amazing faith in Gods will and plan for his life. Nicholas, beloved son and brother, taught us new meaning to words like courage, bravery, generosity and love. He was a licensed private pilot and participated in recreational boxing as a young man. She was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother and sister. He was also a member of the OFallon Grade School Board, 1962-1969, serving as President in 1968, on the OFallon Planning Commission from 1963-1970, serving as President from 1965-1970, the OFallon Park Board from 1974-1977, serving as Vice-President in 1977. 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. Find an obituary, get service details, leave condolence messages or send flowers or gifts in memory of a loved one. Wilhelmina is survived by her husband, Elmer Ray Strunk of Trenton; two sons, Ray M. Strunk of Mascoutah, and Anthony Strunk of California; a sister, Elisabeth Ambrose of Pennsylvania, nieces and nephews. Condolences may be extended to the family at www.schildknechtfh.com. Condolences may be extended to the family by visiting www.wfh-ofallon.com. A full obituary was previously published in the OFallon Progress. Cassie was in the Girl Scouts for many years until she moved to Jackson Mich. She graduated from Napoleon High School in 2004. All who knew him share a feeling of sadness and void for the loss of our beloved Jonathan, but we also celebrate that he was in our lives. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to St. Johns Community and Home Care or Col. Potter Cairn Terrier Rescue. 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. Arrangements entrusted to Wolfersberger Funeral Home, OFallon. This calamity sure had him in a fix.He was much too young to tell them; the parents he would grow to love.They didnt know hed been watching and waiting from up above.He must have nodded off a spell when that century slipped by.So here he was in 1936, and all he knew to do was cry.Oh, he could have refused the entrance; but thered be hearts that he would breakIf he refused the breath of life; and so his first breath he did take.It would be a long row to hoe, of that he had no doubt.His parents would never fully understand just what he was all about.But, being parents, theyd adore him, and let nature take its course.His father would only shake his head wondering why the boy preferred a horse.Horses were, for the most part, Now just for sport and pleasure;Not something to keep with you, to cherish and to treasure.Cars were the big thing now.