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.

Happy St. Patrick’s Day! Whether you're celebrating tradition or simply enjoying the spirit of the day, may it bring a l...
03/17/2026

Happy St. Patrick’s Day! Whether you're celebrating tradition or simply enjoying the spirit of the day, may it bring a little luck and a lot of warmth to your heart.

Michael Kent Bachesta, 71, of O’Fallon, IL, born on April 18, 1954, in East St. Louis, IL, passed away peacefully on Fri...
03/16/2026

Michael Kent Bachesta, 71, of O’Fallon, IL, born on April 18, 1954, in East St. Louis, IL, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 13, 2026, at his home.

On top of loving his family, Michael was also a fan of the St. Louis Cardinals and enjoyed watching them play either on TV or in person...

Thank you, John, for your incredible, decades-long trust. It is the highest compliment to have served multiple generatio...
03/16/2026

Thank you, John, for your incredible, decades-long trust. It is the highest compliment to have served multiple generations of your family.

Cambree Katherine York, age 14, of O’Fallon, IL, born on February 8, 2012, in Richmond Heights, MO, passed away peaceful...
03/13/2026

Cambree Katherine York, age 14, of O’Fallon, IL, born on February 8, 2012, in Richmond Heights, MO, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, at St. Louis Children’s Hospital in St. Louis, MO.

In Cambree’s 14 years of life, she vibrantly lived life to t...

Today, we recognize the quiet strength and unwavering compassion of funeral directors and morticians. Your care helps fa...
03/11/2026

Today, we recognize the quiet strength and unwavering compassion of funeral directors and morticians. Your care helps families navigate some of life’s most difficult moments with dignity and grace. Thank you for all that you do.

What does excellent service mean to you? To us, it means paying attention to every detail, showing compassion to you and...
03/10/2026

What does excellent service mean to you? To us, it means paying attention to every detail, showing compassion to you and your family, and never resting until your needs are met. Visit our website to learn more: https://www.schildknechtfh.com/about/testimonials

Virginia Lee Dowling (nee Elmore), 95, of Belleville, IL, born on September 18, 1930, in New Athens, IL, passed away on ...
03/10/2026

Virginia Lee Dowling (nee Elmore), 95, of Belleville, IL, born on September 18, 1930, in New Athens, IL, passed away on Sunday, March 8, 2026, at her house in Belleville, IL, surrounded by her loving family.

Virginia was a woman of many talents and interests. When she wasn’t sewing, antiquin...

Meet Schildknecht: Funeral Director Sierra Logue is a proud, lifelong Mascoutah resident with a Bachelor's degree in Mor...
03/09/2026

Meet Schildknecht: Funeral Director Sierra Logue is a proud, lifelong Mascoutah resident with a Bachelor's degree in Mortuary Science from SIU Carbondale. She holds dual licensure in Illinois and Missouri and is a certified crematory operator.

Outside the funeral home, Sierra is an avid baker and reader who enjoys the unique hobby of "herping," searching for reptiles and amphibians in nature.

We are proud to have her on our team.

Learn more about Sierra: https://www.schildknechtfh.com/about/staff/detail?staffId=54917

From leading change to offering care, women shape the world in quiet and powerful ways. Today, we reflect on the strengt...
03/08/2026

From leading change to offering care, women shape the world in quiet and powerful ways. Today, we reflect on the strength and grace that women bring to every role they hold.

It’s time to spring forward! As we adjust our clocks for Daylight Saving Time, we look ahead to longer days and new begi...
03/07/2026

It’s time to spring forward! As we adjust our clocks for Daylight Saving Time, we look ahead to longer days and new beginnings.

Today we say thank you to our incredible team. Your commitment, empathy, and professionalism make all the difference in ...
03/06/2026

Today we say thank you to our incredible team. Your commitment, empathy, and professionalism make all the difference in the lives of the families we serve.

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301 S Lincoln Avenue
O'Fallon, IL
62269

Opening Hours

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.