Gary Scott Sawyer
Sep 30, 2026
Gary Scott Sawyer, 76, of Staunton, IL, passed away on Wednesday, September 30, 2026, at Hitz Memorial Home in Alhambra, IL.
He was born September 20, 1950, in Monticello, IL, to the late Theodore and Hazel (nee Fisher) Sawyer. Gary earned his bachelor’s degree from Columbia University and made his career in the accounting industry. He honorably served in the United...
Robert Harry Soehnlin
Sep 28, 2026
Robert Harry Soehnlin, 83, of Granite City, IL, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 28, 2026, at Memorial Hospital in Belleville, IL.
Robert was born January 25, 1943, in East St. Louis, IL, to the late Harry M. and Mary (nee Langelle) Soehnlin. He graduated from Assumption High School with the Class of 1961.
Robert retired from National Steel, where he worked...
Nancy Margaret Dobbs
Sep 27, 2026
Nancy Margaret Dobbs, 87, of Maryville, IL, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 27, 2026, at Liberty Village in Maryville.
Nancy was born on July 20, 1939, in Waterloo, IL, to the late John and Edna (nee Bueschel) Janning. She married Samuel P. Dobbs on September 1, 1956. He preceded her in death.
Nancy worked as a retail manager for Kmart for...
Andrew Arthur Parcels
Sep 24, 2026
Andrew Arthur Parcels, 39, of Collinsville, IL, passed away on Thursday, September 24, 2026.
Andy was born on February 14, 1987, at Grand Forks Air Force Base in North Dakota. He earned his master’s degree in Industrial Engineering from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville and worked as an engineer for the Defense Contract Management Agency.
Andy was a devoted member of First Baptist...
Lora Darlene Cook
Sep 24, 2026
Lora Darlene Cook, 100, of Collinsville, Illinois, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 24, 2026, at Addington Place of Shiloh.
Darlene was born September 28, 1925, in Mt. Vernon, Indiana, to the late Harold and Madge (Foster) Loehr. On November 29, 1946, she married Oscar Lee Cook, who preceded her in death.
Darlene worked as a seamstress in a garment factory. She...
Michael Alan Richardson
Sep 22, 2026
Michael Alan Richardson, 75, of Collinsville, IL, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 22, 2026, at his home, surrounded by his loving family.
Michael was born on October 15, 1950, in Granite City, IL, to the late Wayne and Josephine (nee Manno) Richardson. He dedicated 30 years of service to the Granite City Fire Department, retiring as Captain. Michael was also...
Catherine "Kitty" Louise Osborn
Sep 20, 2026
Catherine “Kitty” Louise (née Molla) Osborn, devoted wife, mother and grandmother, passed away on Sunday, September 20, 2026 at EverTrue Meridian Village, Glen Carbon, Illinois. Kitty was a life-long resident of Collinsville, but during the past five years she has resided at EverTrue Meridian Village, Glen Carbon.
Kitty was born on June 18, 1929 in St. Louis, Missouri to Joseph Molla...
Trevor Alexander Siebert
Sep 19, 2026
Trevor Alexander Siebert lived with an authentic depth that this brief obituary cannot adequately hold.
He taught himself the guitar, started a fishing habit that extended to his lunch break at work, listened to music he considered obscure, learned how to cook a special meal. He flew to concerts in New York to be with his sister, Elle, the friend who's...
Walter E. Hutt, Jr.
Sep 18, 2026
Walter Edward Hutt, Jr., 77, of Maryville, IL, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 18, 2026, at his home, surrounded by his loving family.
Walter was born on December 15, 1948, in St. Louis, MO, to the late Walter Sr. and Mary (nee Carrino) Hutt. He was a retired electrician and a man of many talents. Walter was an avid golfer...
Norma M. Scheiter
Sep 17, 2026
Norma M. Scheiter, age 98, of Maryville, Il, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 17, 2026 at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, MO.
Norma was born November 15, 1927 in White City, IL to Jacob Ramseier and Emma (nee Ahlswede) Franke. She was employed by Southwestern Bell for a number of years, but the role she most enjoyed was being a...
Gary L. Dammer
Sep 14, 2026
Gary L. Dammer, age 90, of Maryville, IL, passed away on Monday, September 14, 2026 at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, MO.
Gary was born on February 18, 1936 in St. Louis, MO to Carl and Irene (nee Jungling) Dammer. He was a 1954 graduate of Beaumont High School in St. Louis. He was a well-known trumpet player in St. Louis,...
Dennis W. Johnson, Sr.
Sep 14, 2026
Dennis W. Johnson, Sr., age 79, of Troy, IL, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 14, 2026 at Charter Senior Living in Troy, IL.
Dennis was born on June 24, 1947 to Donald H. Johnson and Vivian (nee Doolin) Johnson. He was a 1965 graduate of Collinsville High School and was a retired salesman in the tractor trailer industry after 47...
Doris Spanholtz
Sep 14, 2026
Doris Lois Spanholtz, age 98, of Edwardsville, formerly of Maryville, IL, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 14, 2026 at Evercare Care Center in Lebanon, IL.
Doris was born in St. Charles, MO on December 25, 1927 to Vincent and Saloma (nee Loeffler) Dennigmann. After graduating high school, she was employed as a secretary for the Monsanto Chemical Company in Sauget,...
Martin J. North
Sep 12, 2026
Martin J. North, age 37, of Granite City, IL, born October 3, 1988 in Belleville, IL, passed away on Saturday, September 12, 2026 in Granite City, IL.
Martin worked as a laborer in the manufacturing industry. He enjoyed skateboarding, watching UFC, and listening to music.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Andrea Angel Bailey; his grandmother, Terri Frakes; his great...
Ann Elizabeth Pacewic
Sep 2, 2026
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Ann E. Pacewic, born on March 23, 1952, in St. Charles, Missouri.
Ann lived a life centered on love, family, and caring for others. Nothing brought her more joy than spending time with her family, especially her beloved grandchildren. She cherished every moment shared with them and took great pride...
Robert Dale Magruder
Aug 28, 2026
Robert Dale Magruder, 84, of Caseyville, Illinois, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 28, 2026, at his home, surrounded by his loving family .
Robert was born on December 6, 1941, in Edwardsville, Illinois, to the late Billye Sr. and Julie (nee Menoni) Magruder. He was a graduate of Edwardsville High School and was a retired laborer.
Robert was an avid outdoorsman...
James D. Stack
Aug 23, 2026
James D. Stack, 91, of Collinsville, IL, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 23, 2026, at Anderson Hospital in Maryville, IL.
He was born September 24, 1934, in St. Louis, MO, to the late James B. and Annabelle (nee Steffen) Stack. James retired from General Motors after more than 35 years of service as an automobile painter. He also honorably served...
Judith A. Price
Aug 23, 2026
Judith A. Price, 80, of Livingston, IL, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 23, 2026, at Mercy Hospital South in St. Louis, MO. She was born August 22, 1946, in East St. Louis, IL, to the late Raymond and Lenora (nee Mueller) Holley.
Judy was a graduate of St. Theresa Academy in East St. Louis. She worked as a clerk typist...
Joan Barbara Kotarba
Aug 15, 2026
Joan Barbara “Betto” Kotarba, age 91, of Collinsville, born April 6, 1935 in Collinsville, IL, passed away peacefully on August 15, 2026 at the Dammert Care Center in Belleville, IL.
Joan was a graduate of Collinsville High School and retired after many years as the Medical Administrator in Dr. Tejada's office. She was a member of the YMCA, Lions Club, and...
Frederick J. Phelps, Jr.
Aug 11, 2026
Frederick J. Phelps Jr., 75, of Chesterfield, MO, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 11, 2026, at Missouri Baptist Hospital in St. Louis, MO.
He was born on August 23, 1950, in Bonne Terre, MO to the late Frederick J. Sr. and Betty (nee Leschen) Phelps. Fred was self-employed in the pest control and auto sales industries. He loved dogs and...
