obituaries


Mary Jane Johnson

Mary Jane Johnson

Nov 1, 2026

Mary Jane Johnson, 90 of Pontoon Beach, IL, passed away on Sunday, November 1, 2026 at Gateway Regional Hospital in Granite City, IL.

Arrangements are pending.

Artur "Art" Segieda

Artur "Art" Segieda

Oct 31, 2026

Artur “Art” Segieda, 61, of Worden, Illinois, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, October 31, 2026, shortly after enjoying a flight in his beloved Breezy aircraft.

Art was born on March 13, 1965, in East St. Louis, Illinois, to the late Wieslawa “Jeanette” and Kazimierz “Kaz” Segieda. He attended St. Peter and Paul Grade School in Collinsville, Illinois, St. Paul Catholic High...

June F. Suhre

June F. Suhre

Oct 29, 2026

June F. Suhre, age 90, of Collinsville, IL, passed away on Thursday, October 29, 2026, at Hitz Memorial Home in Alhambra, IL.

She was born on August 31, 1936, in Highland, IL, to the late Charles and Florence (nee Britsch) Giger. June was a 1954 graduate of Highland High School. She was a devoted wife, mother, and homemaker.

June was a member...

Mary Louise Preuss

Mary Louise Preuss

Oct 27, 2026

Mary Louise Preuss, 87, of Maryville, IL, passed away on Tuesday, October 27, 2026, at St. Louis University Hospital.

She was born on January 28, 1939, in Beardstown, IL, to the late Edward and Eda (nee Dufelmeier) Wellenkamp. Mary earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Education from Concordia University in Seward, NE, and dedicated her career to serving as a...

Phillip J. Bowling

Phillip J. Bowling

Oct 25, 2026

Phillip Joe Bowling, of Troy, Illinois, passed away on October 25, 2026, at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri. Born on July 8, 1950, in McLeansboro, Illinois, Phil was a devoted husband, dad, grandpa, great-grandpa, and, to those who knew him best, a pretty special guy.

Phil shared his life with his wife and best friend, Cindy (Phillips) Bowling. Fifty...

Kenneth D. Woodward

Kenneth D. Woodward

Oct 24, 2026

Kenneth D. “Woody” Woodward, 86, of Collinsville, IL, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 24, 2026, at Eden Village Care Center in Glen Carbon, IL.

Woody was born on January 16, 1940, in East St. Louis, IL to the late Orville and Freda (nee Digby) Woodward. He attended East St. Louis High School, where he was a multisport athlete.

Woody was drafted...

Norma Pauline Schorfheide

Norma Pauline Schorfheide

Oct 24, 2026

Norma Pauline Schorfheide, age 95 of Bellaire, TX, formerly of Collinsville, IL born June 21, 1931 in Moweaqua, IL passed on Saturday October 24, 2026 at ComForCare Home Care in Bellaire, TX.

Norma graduated from Moweaqua High School in Moweaqua, IL. She married Fred Schorfheide on July 24, 1953 in Belleville, IL. Norma had a career in the secretarial field and...

William "Bill" L. Marlin

William "Bill" L. Marlin

Oct 23, 2026

William “Bill” L. Marlin, 78, of Maryville, IL, passed away on Friday, October 23, 2026, at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, MO.

Bill was born on October 22, 1948, in Danville, IL, to the late Joseph and Evelyn (nee Smithwick) Marlin. He earned his Bachelor of Arts degree from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville and enjoyed a successful career in the banking...

John "Bull" M. Phillips, Sr.

John "Bull" M. Phillips, Sr.

Oct 21, 2026

John “Bull” Marshall Phillips Sr., 80, of Edwardsville, IL, passed away at his home on Wednesday, October 21, 2026.

John was born on September 7, 1946, in Collinsville, IL, to the late George Russell Phillips Jr. and Barbara Ann (née Marshall) Phillips. He was a 1964 graduate of Collinsville High School and proudly served his country in the United States Navy...

Todd J. Beckman

Todd J. Beckman

Oct 20, 2026

Todd J. Beckman, 93, of Collinsville, IL, passed away on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, at Liberty Village in Maryville, IL.

Todd was born on September 20, 1933, in Collinsville to the late Everett Beckman and Bessie (nee Ullman) Simmons. He was a 1951 graduate of Collinsville High School and retired from Local 2 Roofers Union out of St. Louis and also...

Vivian Faye Davis

Vivian Faye Davis

Oct 18, 2026

Vivian Faye Davis, 85, of Collinsville, IL, passed away on Sunday, October 18, 2026, at Alton Memorial Rehab & Therapy. She was born on August 5, 1941, in Jacksonville, IL, to the late Albert and Rachel (Hall) Easley.

Vivian married John Davis, Sr., on August 3, 1963, and they enjoyed 63 years of marriage. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother,...

Robert Eugene Edwards, Sr.

Robert Eugene Edwards, Sr.

Oct 18, 2026

Robert Eugene “Bob” Edwards Sr., 84, of Maryville, Illinois, passed away on Sunday, October 18, 2026, leaving behind a lifetime of memories, laughter, love, and a lasting legacy in the community he proudly called home.

Bob proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. Following his military service, he continued building a life rooted in the...

Stephen D. Stosberg

Stephen D. Stosberg

Oct 16, 2026

Stephen “Steve” D. Stosberg, 67, of Maryville, IL, passed away on Friday, October 16, 2026, surrounded by his loving family, at SLU Hospital in Saint Louis, MO.

Steve was born on September 27, 1959, in Kansas City, KS, to the late Clarence Eugene Stosberg and Leah Rae (neé Simpson). Steve was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend. A...

Kathy Ann Dow

Kathy Ann Dow

Oct 15, 2026

Kathy Ann Dow, 69, of Edwardsville, IL, passed away on Thursday, October 15, 2026, at La Bella of Edwardsville.

Kathy was born on February 23, 1957, in East St. Louis, IL, to the late Edgar and Edna (nee Hughes) Lemp. She married Norman “Paul” Dow on November 20, 1982, at Collinsville First United Methodist Church, and he survives.

Kathy was a 1976...

Phyllis Jean Osaben

Phyllis Jean Osaben

Oct 15, 2026

Phyllis Jean Osaben, 79, of Collinsville, IL, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, October 15, 2026. She was born on November 10, 1946, in East St. Louis, to the late Charles and Elaine (nee Chandler) Cavicchia.

Phyllis was a 1964 graduate of Collinsville High School and a proud Kahok. She was May Queen in 1962. The following year got to...

Jerry Allen Hammers

Jerry Allen Hammers

Oct 15, 2026

Jerry Allen Hammers, 61, of Collinsville, IL, passed away on Thursday, October 15, 2026, at Anderson Hospital in Maryville, IL.

He was born on September 13, 1965, in Belleville, IL, to the late Gerald Harold and Alice Marie (nee Skelton) Hammers.

Jerry honorably served in the United States Navy and later worked as a security guard. He also worked as a deckhand...

Kelly Don Wofford

Kelly Don Wofford

Oct 12, 2026

Kelly Don Wofford, age 55, of Troy, IL, passed away at his home on Monday, October 12, 2026. He was born on August 2, 1971, in Granite City, IL, to Donald and Donna (nee Hutchings) Wofford.

Kelly was a 1990 graduate of Metro East Lutheran High School. He had a special love for animals and was always willing to care for...

James Lee Winning III

James Lee Winning III

Oct 11, 2026

James Lee Winning III, 90, of Maryville, IL, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 11, 2026.

James was born on August 5, 1936, in East St. Louis, IL, to the late James L. Winning II and Bernell (nee Ellis) Winning. He graduated from East St. Louis Senior High School in 1956 and went on to build a career in the banking...

Justin Christopher Stultz

Justin Christopher Stultz

Oct 10, 2026

Justin Christopher Stultz, 45, of Collinsville, IL, passed away at his home on Saturday, October 10, 2026. He was born on November 9, 1980, in Maryville, IL, to Jerome “Jerry” Stultz and Carole (née Lauterbach) Wittmann.

Justin was a 1999 graduate of Collinsville High School. He worked as an interior installer at Jet Aviation and on various construction projects and in...

Patricia Lynn Achenbach

Patricia Lynn Achenbach

Oct 10, 2026

Patricia L. Achenbach, 67, of Collinsville, IL, passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, October 10, 2026.

She was born on October 28, 1958, in Chicago, IL, to the late Gus and Shirley (nee Kunstman) Malus.

Patricia retired from Collinsville Unit 10, where she served as a special education secretary. She was a member of St. John United Church of Christ...