Schildknecht Funeral Home

Schildknecht Funeral Home Funeral Home & Cremation Services in O'Fallon, IL Lincoln Ave. was founded August 1, 1949 by Phillip W. & Frances K. (nee Battoe) Schildknecht Sr.

Schildknecht Funeral Home, O'Fallon's only continuously family owned and operated funeral home, located at 301 S. The Schildknecht Family is now in it's third generation of service to the community. We are committed to caring and serving the needs of families in our community. We are able to conveniently serve O'Fallon, Fairview Heights, Scott Air Force Base, Lebanon, Shiloh and the surrounding metro east communities. The Schildknecht Family and staff are proudly affiliated with the Illinois & National Funeral Directors Associations, The Funeral Ethics Association, An Association of Metro East Family Owned and Operated Funeral Homes, O'Fallon Chamber of Commerce and many other community and civic organizations.

April is Stress Awareness Month—a reminder to pause and care for your well-being. Life’s responsibilities can feel heavy...
04/01/2026

April is Stress Awareness Month—a reminder to pause and care for your well-being. Life’s responsibilities can feel heavy at times, and taking small steps toward rest and balance can make a meaningful difference.

Your Story, Told Your WayEvery life is a unique story, and we believe a final farewell should reflect that. At Schildkne...
03/31/2026

Your Story, Told Your Way

Every life is a unique story, and we believe a final farewell should reflect that. At Schildknecht Funeral Home & Cremation Services, we have decades of experience helping families weave a loved one’s hobbies, passions, and interests into the heart of a service.

No idea is too outlandish. We are here to collaborate with you to create a celebration that is as memorable and special as the life lived.

Discover more FAQs here: https://www.schildknechtfh.com/resources/faqs

We dedicate ourselves to providing dignified funeral services for veterans. We’re the experts when it comes to helping t...
03/30/2026

We dedicate ourselves to providing dignified funeral services for veterans. We’re the experts when it comes to helping them receive all the benefits and honors for which they qualify. Learn more from our website: https://www.schildknechtfh.com/services/honoring-veterans

On this day of remembrance, we recognize the brave individuals who served during the Vietnam War. Your service and sacri...
03/29/2026

On this day of remembrance, we recognize the brave individuals who served during the Vietnam War. Your service and sacrifices will never be forgotten.

“In a world full of doing, doing, doing, it’s important to take a moment to just breathe, to just be.” - Unknown
03/27/2026

“In a world full of doing, doing, doing, it’s important to take a moment to just breathe, to just be.” - Unknown

If you’ve experienced the sudden death of a loved one, this article might help you on your grief journey: https://www.mh...
03/26/2026

If you’ve experienced the sudden death of a loved one, this article might help you on your grief journey: https://www.mhanational.org/bereavement-and-grief #:~:text=Find%20relatives%20and%20friends%20who,work%20through%20the%20grieving%20process

After cremation, loved ones can choose to scatter some of the cremated remains and keep a portion in an urn or a piece o...
03/25/2026

After cremation, loved ones can choose to scatter some of the cremated remains and keep a portion in an urn or a piece of keepsake jewelry. Having a part of your loved one with you can help ease the grieving process. Learn more from our website: https://www.schildknechtfh.com/services/cremation-options

Sharon L. Wagner (nee Simmons), 76, of O’Fallon, IL, born on June 28, 1949, in Enid, OK, passed away on Sunday, March 22...
03/24/2026

Sharon L. Wagner (nee Simmons), 76, of O’Fallon, IL, born on June 28, 1949, in Enid, OK, passed away on Sunday, March 22, 2026, at her residence in O’Fallon, IL surrounded by her loving family.

Sharon loved life! She enjoyed travel, cruises, Las Vegas, watching golf, and cheering on the St. ...

Guadalupe “Lupe” Sharon (nee Cantu), 72, of Swansea, IL, born on March 28, 1953, in Anáhuac, MX, passed away on Tuesday,...
03/23/2026

Guadalupe “Lupe” Sharon (nee Cantu), 72, of Swansea, IL, born on March 28, 1953, in Anáhuac, MX, passed away on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, at the Colonnade Senior Living in O’Fallon, IL surrounded by her family.

Lupe was a masterful cook and a diehard Dallas Cowboys fan. Her family knew not to...

At Schildknecht Funeral Home & Cremation Services, we offer compassionate and affordable pet cremation services to help ...
03/23/2026

At Schildknecht Funeral Home & Cremation Services, we offer compassionate and affordable pet cremation services to help you through a difficult loss.

Choose from private cremation or a respectful communal option. We provide clear pricing and offer complimentary service for police and registered service dogs.

Give your beloved companion a dignified farewell.

Explore our pet cremation services: https://www.schildknechtfh.com/pet-services/pet-cremation-services-and-pricing

Dr. Alexander “Alex” Willem van Amerongen, 67, of Lebanon, IL, born on December 19, 1958, in Leiden, the Netherlands, pa...
03/23/2026

Dr. Alexander “Alex” Willem van Amerongen, 67, of Lebanon, IL, born on December 19, 1958, in Leiden, the Netherlands, passed away on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, at his home.

Alex grew up in the Netherlands, first by sea at Scheveningen (near the Hague) and later in Roosendaal, NB. Unsure o...

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301 S Lincoln Avenue
O'Fallon, IL
62269

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Monday 8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 5pm
Thursday 8:30am - 5pm
Friday 8:30am - 5pm
Saturday 8:30am - 12pm

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Family-Owned & Operated by the Schildknecht Family

Schildknecht Funeral Home, O'Fallon's only continuously family owned and operated funeral home, located at 301 S. Lincoln Ave. was founded August 1, 1949 by Phillip W. & Frances K. (nee Battoe) Schildknecht Sr. The Schildknecht Family is now in it's third generation of service to the community. We are committed to caring and serving the needs of families in our community. We are able to conveniently serve O'Fallon, Fairview Heights, Scott Air Force Base, Lebanon, Shiloh and the surrounding metro east communities. The Schildknecht Family and staff are proudly affiliated with the Illinois & National Funeral Directors Associations, The Funeral Ethics Association, An Association of Metro East Family Owned and Operated Funeral Homes, O'Fallon Chamber of Commerce and many other community and civic organizations.