He was a laborer for Local 100 of E. St. Louis, and was and avid hunter and fisherman. He enjoyed do-it-yourself construction projects which he often did for other people. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Pauls United Church of Christ. 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.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. He is also survived by nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews and many friends. Nicholas, we will love you always. She was born May 12, 1914 in Lebanon Township. Burial of the cremains will be immediately following at Shiloh Valley Township Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Heartland Hospice, 333 Salem Place, Suite 165, Fairview Heights, IL 62208 or Swansea Rehab & Care Center. He was born September 12, 1909 near Enid, Okla., the son of the late John Loren and Eva Hibbs. GLADYS M. MARTIN, 83, of OFallon, born September 24, 1925 in Christopher, Ill., died Tuesday, July 28 at Rosewood Care Center, Swansea. He is survived by his wife, Patricia Tucker-Ladd of Shiloh, eight children, Larry (Deborah Barrell) Ladd of Rancho Cordova, Calif., Linda (Jeffery) Gulledge of Fulshear, Texas, Barbara A. Burial was n at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery, St. Louis, MO. Walter P. Gerth officiating. He worked in quality control at CTI Cement and was an avid fisherman. Dwight earned his bachelor degree in Political Science from Drake University in Iowa and his graduate degree from Golden Gate University. She was a nurse at Deaconess Hospital with Dr. Bert and Dr. Arnold. He was a man with a giving and caring heart and will be missed by all that knew him. Elmer was an avid golfer and was one of the first members of Tamarack Country Club. CHARISA L. JORDAN, 40, of Shiloh, born May 17, 1968 in Columbus, Ohio, died Sunday, August 17, at Memorial Hospital, Belleville. Mr. Lillie served on the OFallon Township High School Board of Education from 1966-97. Mrs. Kelly moved to OFallon in 1961, when her husband was assigned to Scott AFB. Visitation will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday, July 17 at Schildknecht Funeral Home in OFallon. There will be a Laborers walk-thru at 7 p.m. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday August 11 at 11 a.m. at the funeral home with Fr. The family requests that memorials may be made to Hospice of Southern Illinois. CHRISTINE RAE SCHWAEGEL STEPHANS, 50, of Clarksville, Tenn. died Monday, June 23 at her residence in Clarksville after a courageous battle with breast cancer. A Mass of Christian Burial at Corpus Christi Catholic Church, Shiloh, with the Rev. She was preceded in death by her parents, Clayton and Adah, nee Hott, Kelley; husband, Clarence A. Rhines; a son, Kurt Rhines; grandson, Kyle Rhines; four brothers, Bob, Carl, Ray and Leon Kelley; and two sisters, Myrtle Kelley and Irene Duncan. He loved anything outdoors, yard work and his pet Venus. Paul R. Welshans, 54, of Swansea, born April 1, 1955 in Sparta, died Tuesday, Feb. 9. She is survived by a nephew, Elmer W. Hinterthuer of OFallon; a niece, Janet Lepes of Belleville; and a great nephew, Charlie Hinterthuer of Belleville. He was also a former member of the American Legion. Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.kasslyfuneral.com. She held various clerical jobs over the years, and retired from State Central Bank, Keokuk, Iowa, in 2002. Following high school, Ron planned to pursue his education at Northwestern University in Chicago. Arrangements were under the direction of Yarber Mortuary in Mountain View, Mo. Friends may call at Faith Lutheran Church, 520 E. Highway 50, OFallon, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., Friday, June 12, and again from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m., Saturday, June 13. Visitation: Friends may call from 4:00 8:00 p.m. Thursday, July 23, 2009, at Wolfersberger Funeral Home, 102 W. Washington Street, OFallon. Charles attended OFallon schools until he joined the "3C" Camp during the depression. Visitation will be held Tuesday, August 4, from 5 to 6 p.m. at Queen of Peace, SAFB Chapel One, SAFB. Rex A. Murray, USAF, who died Oct. 26, 1986. A graveside service for Michael D. Lipousky who passed away on December 2, 2022, will be held Saturday, May 6, 2023, at 1 p.m. at Mt. In memory of Faye, memorials may be made to the Susan G. Komen Cancer Foundation or charity of choice.nCondolences may be extended to the family at www.schildknechtfh.com.Visitation will be held Monday, August 24, from 4 to 8 p.m. at Schildknecht Funeral Home, OFallon. Most importantly, Judy was a loving wife and devoted mother. Further information may be obtained at www.wfh-ofallon.com or by calling Wolfersberger Funeral Home, OFallon. Burial will be at OFallon City Cemetery, OFallon. He was an avid Cardinals baseball and pro wrestling fan. Despite his numerous health conditions, he continued to live the best life that he could. Visitation will be held Friday, February 27, from 5 to 8 p.m. at Schildknecht Funeral Home, 301 S. Lincoln Avenue, OFallon. April 29, 2023 (67 years old) View obituary. At the families request, Soledad will be cremated after all services. DOROTHY MARY SHEPPARD (nee Schlueter), age 78, of OFallon, born June 9, 1930 in Belleville, passed away Sunday evening, September 14.Mrs. Visitation was held Wednesday, Feb. 27 at Schildknecht Funeral Home, 301 S. Lincoln Avenue, OFallon. She and her husband had spent many winters in Brownsville, Texas as snowbirds, providing great memories of their RV travels. After the death of his wife, Rosella, he was later united in marriage to Barbara Jo Pierce on October 13, 1993 in Rector, Ark. Condolences may be made at www.schildknechtfh.com.At the families request, Gladys was cremated. On June 11, 1955 he married his high school sweetheart, Anna Lee Hesse, of OFallon, (daughter of the former Mayor of OFallon) and they celebrated their 54th anniversary this summer. 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. He was preceded in death by his father Robert Haukapp and sister Donna Haukapp. He has been employed at Cerro Copper as a production worker for 24 years. She was a member of the Whiteside Federation of Teachers, Illinois Federation of Retired Teachers and Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Collinsville. He was a great example of selfless service. Swansea.Funeral services were private. She was the cherished mother of Marcia, devoted grandmother of Emily and William and precious great-grandmother of Alexis, Mackenzie, Harrison and Delaney. She married Donald R. Cooper who was in the Air Force and as a result, lived in many places around the world. He is survived by his wife, Debbie and their son Alex, both of OFallon, two sisters, Paula (Larry) Stucker of Jacksonville, and Donna Bacon of Columbia, Mo. Lucille F. Thibodeau, 89, died Sunday, November 27, 2022. He is preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Spencer M. and Anne Hager, and maternal grandparents, Joseph and Stella Naves. Robert was a retired machine mechanic at General Electric in St. Louis. She was preceded in death by her parents, and her husband, Fred C. Querio, who passed away January 2, 1994. Steve earned his Bachelor of Science Degree at the University of Illinois and also attended the University of Maryland. He was a true believer of the military system of honor and respect. 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. 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. Entombment will follow at Lakeview Memorial Gardens Mausoleum. A visitation and memorial service was held Saturday, Nov. 29 at the Schildknecht Funeral Home with Father James Deiters officiating. Funeral service was held Thursday, Feb. 28, at 10 a.m. at the funeral home with Father James Deiters officiating. Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, December 2, at Kassly Mortuary, Fairview Heights. He was very proud of being a veteran and was a true patriot to his country. Virgil Lee Icide, age 83, of OFallon, born Dec. 7, 1925 in East St. Louis, passed away Nov. 25. He was a parishioner at St. Clare of Assisi Catholic Church and past Grand Knight of OFallon Knights of Columbus Council 4239. CHARLES B. CAITO, age 82, of Fairview Heights, born March 4, 1926 in St. Louis, passed away February 28. 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. Schildknecht Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. He was currently attending Southwestern Illinois College. Soon realizing he wasnt ready for retirement, he began working at St. Clair Country Club, where he continued for 12 years. 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. After retirement, Bill and Ruth moved to Jefferson City and built a home in the country near Wardsville, Mo. 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. - Memorial donations are suggested to St. Judes Childrens Hospital. 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. John had been a bartender at Edgemont Bowling Lanes & Sports Bowl. Friends may call from 4 to 7 p.m., Friday, July 24, at Wolfersberger Funeral Home, 102 W. Washington St., OFallon and from 9 to 10 a.m., Saturday, July 25, at St. Clare Catholic Church, 1411 Cross Street, Shiloh. Carl also enjoyed buying and selling real estate. Services: Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated Tuesday, December 9, at Santo Christo Church, Fall River, Mass., with burial at Notre Dame Cemetery. Funeral service will be held Friday, August 7, 3 p.m. at the funeral home with Father Von Deeke officiating. Carmel Cemetery. Walter Gerth officiating. He was an honor student and was also listed in Whos Who in High Schools in America. Visitation will be held from 5 to 7:30 p.m. on Thursday July 2 at the Moss Funeral home in Trenton. He received numerous certifications of accomplishments from Zenith, RCA, Sony, and N.A.P. David H. Wilkey. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society. DOROTHY M. SHANKS, 84, of OFallon, born May 9, 1923 in Marion, died Monday, April 21, at St. Elizabeths 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 OFallon; 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, OFallon.Funeral service will be held Wednesday, April 23, at 10 a.m. at the funeral home. AMANDA JOAN ORTON, 28, of Kane, Ill., born March 28, 1980 in Lagrange, Ga., died Sunday, July 20. As a true fan, Bobby even dressed as Batman on Halloween and trick or treated with the neighboring children. He was an original member of O'Fallon's GWB social club, enjoying the old and new friendships that developed. Mrs. Ms. Petruska is survived by her son, David (Shelly) Petruska of OFallon; granddaughter, Kaylie Petruska; brother, Leslie (Jan) Sauer and their daughters, Angela (John) Dorzok, and Barb and Jen Feiereisen, all of Wisconsin; sister Sharon Briones and her son, Jim (Judy) Funicello, of Indiana; great nephew, Tristen and great niece Jamie. She is also survived by siblings, all of OFallon, 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 OFallon United Church of Christ or St. Paul United Church of Christ. Full obituary to follow. IVAN ELMER PING, age 81, of OFallon, passed away Tuesday evening, October 20. As a young World War II soldier preparing to go to Europe, Joseph H. Obernuefemann called Gertrude from Trenton, New Jersey, and asked her to come there right away to be married. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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, OFallon.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. He served in the US Air Force, from 1948-1968, retiring as a Tec Sgt.