Ms. White worked for Belleville Shoe Manufacturing Company for 43 years. Bangor Daily News - a place for remembering loved ones; a space for sharing memories, life stories, milestones, to express condolences, and celebrate life of your loved ones. Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m., Sunday, October 25 and from 9 to 10 a.m., Monday, October 26 at Wolfersberger Funeral Home, 102 W. Washington St., OFallon. Funeral service will be held Wednesday, September 16 at 11 a.m. at the funeral home with Rev. - Although nursing and teaching were her choices of career, her true vocation was that of a ministers wife. 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. 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. He was a positive person and strove to avoid negativity. He grew up in Jacksonville, N.C. and graduated from the University of North Carolina in 1969 with a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics. Bill graduated from OFallon Township High School and served in the United States Army, mostly in Germany, from 1954 until 1956. Honored repeatedly by the U.S. Air Force, Army, and Navy, and a recipient of the Belleville News Democrat Salute to Women Award (1987), she spent . James Deiters officiating. He was the city clerk for the City of OFallon for 16 years, and served on the OFallon Park Board, the OFallon Veterans Monument Committee, the Board of Directors of the OFallon Savings and Loan and owned a newspaper delivery business in OFallon for 12 years. A service followed by a celebration of life for this remarkable woman will be held May 6, 2023, at 2 p.m. at Riverside Farm, 1430 Moody Mountain Rd., Searsmont, Maine. Burial will take place October 25, at St. Josephs Cemetery, Council Bluffs, Iowa, alongside his wife.Arrangements entrusted to Wolfersberger Funeral Home. 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. At the age of 16, and for many years to come, Mildred taught the 2nd grade Sunday school class at the Baptist Church in OFallon, retiring only when her rheumatoid arthritis became too painful, not allowing her to sit on the smaller chairs with the children. Condolences may be extended to the family at www.schildknechtfh.com. 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. He served in the US Navy, was a member of the NRA, a past member of the Laborers Local and enjoyed NASCAR, hunting and fishing. He enjoyed music and old western movies. surrounded by loved ones. Ron Dickinson officiating. Jeff enjoyed woodworking, golfing, boating, hunting, and being outdoors. She enjoyed browsing garage sales and was a regular mallwalker when her health permitted. She was a member of the Whiteside Federation of Teachers, Illinois Federation of Retired Teachers and Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Collinsville. Mr. Balana retired in 1989 from the U. S. Air Force and was currently employed at Scott Air Force Base. He also served in the U.S. Marine Corps, during Operation Iraqi Freeedom, returning to the states as a 60% disabled veteran. Bob Reilly, 67, of OFallon, born May 24, 1942 in Newark, New Jersey, died Thursday, November 12, in OFallon. Marilyn K. Hebenstreit, nee Milkert, of St. Louis, Mo., formerly of O'Fallon, born September 18, 1948, passed away Friday, Jan. 22, in her daughter's home with her family by her side. Mr. Iorio was a parishioner at St. Clare Catholic Church, deeply devoted to his Catholic faith. She never complained and was steadfast in her love for her family and her support of her community. Burial of cremated remains, with military honors, will follow at St. Josephs Cemetery, rural OFallon. While we will miss you so very much, we know you are now at peace in Gods Kingdom. Ron is among the all-time career scoring and rebounding leaders at OTHS. He was preceded in death by his parents, Gustav and Mary, nee Elge, Scharringhausen; his wife, Louise, nee Schemp, Scharringhausen; and his siblings, Dale, Dean and Elgin Scharringhausen, Rayland Marvel, Grace Scaiefe, Laverne Nickel and Doris Frieman. He later worked in civil service. Memorial service will be held at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday July 2 at the Moss Funeral Home in Trenton with Rev. He was a member of Moose Lode 2608. 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. Wade is survived by his children, Wade (Carolyn) Teeter of Columbia, Ill., Terry (Debbie) Teeter of Belleville, Todd (Kathy) Teeter of Belleville, Tyanne (John Quirk) Teeter of New York City, N.Y., Geraldine (Kimball) Ford of OFallon, Russell (Betty) Gjerswald of Hudson, Fla., Daniel (Suki) Gjerswald of Belleville, David (Sandy Pour) Gjerswald of Goose Creek, Mo., Jeffery (Denise) Gjerswald of Tampa, Fla., nine grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren. 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. Wilfred J. Benhoff, 81, of OFallon, born July 22, 1928 in Aviston, died Monday, November 16, at Lincoln Home, Belleville. 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. Mourning her passing are a daughter, Patricia (Richard) Goheen of Benton, Ark., and a son, Ronald (Sandra) Mannz of Redwood Falls, Minn. Visitation was held Thursday, Sept. 18 at Kirby & Family Funeral Home with a Vigil Service. His family relocated to OFallon 3 years ago. Mrs. Kelly moved to OFallon in 1961, when her husband was assigned to Scott AFB. Gertrude E. Obernuefemann, nee Alexander, age 92, of OFallon, born Dec. 8, 1917 in Lebanon, passed away Dec. 24, at Memorial Hospital following a brief illness. She was a former member of Mascoutah Sportsmens Club. - Obituaries | Bangor Daily News She was a member of Faith Lutheran Church and had also worked briefly at Wood Bakery as a bookkeeper. She was a member of St. Clare Altar Sodality and served as secretary, treasurer and Spiritual Development Director. MARILYN S. DARBY 66, of OFallon, born February 20, 1942 in Johnson City, Ill., died Saturday, July 26, at her residence in OFallon. Visitation will be held Monday, March 23, from 5 to 8 p.m. at Schildknecht Funeral Home, 301 S. Lincoln Avenue, OFallon. 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 OFallon City Cemetery. Robert "Bob" J. Cooley, 73, passed away April 29, 2023, at Northern Light Sebasticook Valley Hospital, Pittsfield after a short battle with cancer. Upon their retirement, Ronald and Muriel moved to Sacramento, Calif. and in 2002 moved to the Fort Worth, Texas area to be closer to his son. LORRAINE JOHNSON, nee Kolp, 88, of OFallon and formerly of Lombard, Ill., died Tuesday, April 7, at St. Elizabeths Hospital, Belleville. Interment will be held at a later date. Jack Spratte officiating. Dennis and his wife, Debbie, had 30 years of love, tears and laughter together. He was a 1976 graduate of OFallon Township High School and an avid hunter and football fan. Funeral service will be held Tuesday, September 8, at 12 p.m. at the funeral home with Rev. Dr. Julie Kilmen officiating. 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. WILLIAM H. BILL YAEGER, 73, of Jefferson City, Mo., born February 12, 1935 in OFallon to the union of Harold T. and Marcella E. Reinhardt Yaeger, died Saturday, November 22 at his home. Memorials in Deanes name may be made to the Charles Rayford Youth Development Center or the American Cancer Foundation. NAMCY M. DRURY, nee WEST, age 77, of Fairview Heights, born April 28, 1931 in Leavenworth, Kan. passed away Tuesday evening, February 17. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 57 years, LeRoy G. Holliday, whom she married on August 8, 1940 and who died on December 8, 1997; her parents, Arnold and Katie, nee Hesse, Ahrens; three half sisters, Albertina Barnhardt, Katie Battoe and Edna Monken; and a half brother, George Schildknecht. Following 1956 Condolences may be extended to the family at www.schildknechtfh.com. Funeral service will follow at 2 p.m. at the funeral home with Father James Thomas officiating. ; a great granddaughter, Lila J. Yaeger of Evansville, Ind. Doris was a member of the OFallon United Church of Christ. 5628 Obituaries. Belleville Obituaries | Local Obits for Belleville, IL - Legacy.com George lived a full and exciting life, always with a sense of humor and great smile. He is survived by his wife, Janet Ellen, nee McGarrahan of OFallon, 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 OFallon; 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. Memorials may be made to the Siteman Cancer Center. Memorial donations are suggested, in lieu of flowers, to Omaha Childrens Hospital for cancer and will be accepted 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. Interment was in Lake View Memorial Gardens in Fairview Heights. Memorial donations in honor of Mrs. Dressel are suggested to OFallon United Church of Christ or Hospice of Southern Illinois and will be accepted at the funeral home. 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 OFallon, Mo., Jenny (Steve) Robinson of Belleville, Angie (Joe Phillips) Brown of Belleville, and Rebecca Lynn Brown of Fla.; and nine great grandchildren. CASSANDRA RENEE WEBBER, age 22 of Columbus, Ohio passed away suddenly on Saturday February 28. Arrangements entrusted to Wolfersberger Funeral Home, OFallon. Robert A. He served in the US Air Force, from 1948-1968, retiring as a Tec Sgt. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Heart Assn. 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. He currently worked at Lockwood Flooring in St. Louis. 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. Burial of the cremains will be immediately following at Shiloh Valley Township Cemetery. Raymond Joseph Hoff, 79, of Belleville, IL, born February 10, 1944, in Belleville, IL died Sunday, April 23, 2023, at his residence. 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 OFallon, 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 OFallon; 21 grandchildren, 24 great grandchildren, four sisters, Ora Lee Rivers of OFallon, 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, OFallon.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. MATTIE LILLIAN JONES, 89, of Greenville, born June 16, 1920 in Belhaven, N.C., died Tuesday, November 3, at Elmwood Nursing & Rehab in Maryville. 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. Visitation will be held Tuesday, August 4, from 5 to 6 p.m. at Queen of Peace, SAFB Chapel One, SAFB. Waynes family moved to OFallon when he was a small boy; he graduated from Althoff Catholic High School and entered the US Army soon after graduation. She had been a clerk at Ben Franklin and at Kecks Department Store in OFallon. Although she enjoyed pottery and ceramics, nothing could compare to the joy she felt when she was with her grandchildren and great grandchild. DAVID JOHN NOLAN, 56, of OFallon, born November 14, 1952 in St. Louis, died Sunday, May 17, in OFallon. 1997 - 2023 Kieran Moulton Shell, born in San Francisco on June 5, 1997, died in San Francisco April 22, 2023. . Dr. Martha Thierheimer officiating. Burial was at Valhalla Gardens of Memory, Belleville. In the 1970s and 80s, she worked as a nurses aide at OFallon Health Care and other nursing homes.Mrs. He is survived by his wife, Doris, nee Retherford, Bleau, of OFallon, 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. Memorials in honor of Mr. Wiltz may be made to St. Jude Childrens Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, Tenn., 38105 or at www.stjude.org. Arrangements entrusted to Wolfersberger Funeral Home, OFallon. A prayer service will be at 4 p.m. Condolences may be extended to the family by visiting www.wfh-ofallon.com. Ron Dickinson officiating. 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 OFallon United Church of Christ Youth Fund. She was preceded in death by her parents, Elmer and Joyce, nee Wildhaber, Gaffner; brother, Bill Gaffner; sister, Bette Smith; sister-in-law, Rosella Sedlacek; and brother-in-law, Virgil Sedlacek. Bill enjoyed traveling, flying, and singing. 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. A luncheon will be served at OFallon UCC immediately following the burial. Ron Dickinson officiating. PATRICIA L. JACKSON, nee Eubanks, age 72, of Marissa, formerly of OFallon, born September 17, 1936 in Christopher, Ill. died, February 25, at her home. When her sons were older, she returned to Southern Illinois University to complete a bachelor of arts degree in sociology, master of science degree in history, and a post-graduate education specialist certificate in psychology/counseling. She was a life-long member of St. Clare of Assisi Roman Catholic Church and faithfully kept the altar and shrines adorned with her homegrown flowers. 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. Condolences may be extended to the family at www.schildknechtfh.com. More recently, she was involved in OFallon Twp. Ron Dickinson and Rev. She operated Peggys Beauty Shop in the basement of her home, serving clients for 43 years. John received great joy in traveling the U.S. and visiting historical battlefields and enjoyed running, hiking and camping. Geraldine D. Fridy. ; a brother, Charles Bischdorf of Piney Flats, Tenn.; four sisters, Ruth Ann Bollinger of Cuba, Mo., Cheryl Bischdorf of Smithton, Carla Bischdorf of OFallon, and Margaret McClaine of Ontario, Canada; many nieces, nephews and cousins. Stanley A. Huber, age 88, of Fairview Heights, born November 21, 1921 in Belleville, died on Sunday, November 29 at Memorial Hospital, Belleville. Scott worked as a truck driver for Dr. Pepper for many years. Glenn and the former Lisa Loraine Deraas, formerly of Bottineau, N.D. married Aug. 5, 1992. For additional information or to leave an online condolence or memory, please visit our website at www.wilsonmcreynolds.com or call 618-993-2131. He enjoyed vegetable gardening and was a devoted husband and father, who was loved and respected by his children. Funeral service will be held Wednesday, April 1, at 10 a.m. at Schildknecht Funeral Home with Rev. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society. He was preceded in death by his mother; Nelly J., nee Sanstra, Thornton. 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. 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. DONALD A. AKES, 63, of Belleville, born February 22, 1946 in St. Joseph, Mo., died Tuesday, September 8, in Belleville. ADOLPH LOUIS LOU SCHEIBEL, age 92, passed away peacefully in Littleton, Colo. on March 13. Condolences may be extended to the family at www.schildknechtfh.com. Sam retired as a resource manager at AT & T. She was a member of the Lucent Pioneers (AT & T). 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. Visitation will be held Friday, April 17, from 5 to 8 p.m. at Schildknecht Funeral Home, 301 S. Lincoln Avenue, OFallon. He is survived by his mother, Velma Rose (nee Omson) Mosley of OFallon, and a brother, Tom W. Mosley of OFallon. Visitation will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday, July 17 at Schildknecht Funeral Home in OFallon. Condolences may be extended to the family by visiting www.wfh-ofallon.com. She loved spending time with family, always having a houseful and loved to cook, always worrying that there wouldn't be enough to eat. Bob was a member of OFallon United Church of Christ, served on the Consistory for four years and was a member of the Fifty Plus Club. 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. He was born in St. Louis, Mo. DOROTHY DOTTIE J. EMRICH, 84, of OFallon and Islamorada, Fla., born August 27, 1924 in Cleveland, Ohio, died Thursday, November 27, in OFallon.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 Dotties request, her body was cremated.Memorial service will be held Thursday, December 11, at 5 p.m. at Schildknecht Funeral Home, OFallon.

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