John D. Kelley
Oct 13, 2025
John D. Kelley, 87, of Collinsville, IL, peacefully passed away on Monday, October 13, 2025, at his residence surrounded by his loving family.
He was born on September 5, 1938, in St. Louis, MO, to the late James B. and Mae Emily (nee Bradshaw) Kelley. A proud graduate of Collinsville High School, Class of 1956, John went...
Evelyn Frances Armes
Oct 12, 2025
Evelyn Frances Armes, 73, of Troy, IL, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 12, 2025, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in O'Fallon, IL.
Born on February 7, 1952, in Bardwell, KY, Evelyn was the daughter of the late Millard "Ed" and Betty (nee Baker) Deweese. She dedicated 35 years of her professional life to the insurance industry, working...
Bernadine Louise Derossett
Oct 12, 2025
Bernadine Louise DeRossett, 69, of Edwardsville, IL, passed away on Sunday, October 12, 2025, at her residence. She was born on June 23, 1956, in St. Louis, MO, to the late John Sr. and Betty (nee Brosh) Storll.
On October 13, 1984, Bernadine married the love of her life, John "Johnny" DeRossett, in Belleville, IL. They shared...
Karen R. Lane
Oct 6, 2025
Karen Rae Lane, 73, of Collinsville IL, born March 4, 1952 in E. St. Louis, IL, peacefully passed away on Monday, October 6, 2025, at La Bella of Edwardsville after a long battle with Parkinson's Disease.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Jewel Ray and Lois (nee Schoppe) Lane and her brother, Steven Lane, all...
Norma J. Beauchemin
Oct 4, 2025
Norma Jean Beauchemin, age 95, of Collinsville, IL, peacefully passed away on Saturday, October 4, 2025, at her residence. She was born on September 20, 1930, in Springfield, IL, to the late Phillip and Norciva (nee Jones) Coniglio.
Norma dedicated much of her career to serving as a telephone operator for AT&T. She was a faithful member...
Phyllis June Bethel
Oct 3, 2025
Phyllis June Bethel, 87, of Collinsville, IL, formerly of Highland, IL, peacefully passed away on Friday, October 3, 2025, at Charter Senior Living of Troy.
She was born on August 7, 1938, in Rodessa, Louisiana, to the late James Cecil and Iris Thelda (nee Wall) Nickerson. Over the years, Phyllis built a dedicated career working for various...
Irene Marie Ulsaker
Oct 1, 2025
Irene Marie Ulsaker, age 93, of Maryville, IL, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 1, 2025, at St. Louis University Hospital in St. Louis, MO.
Born October 13, 1931, in Quincy, IL, Irene was the daughter of the late Everett L. and Verna (née Willett) Keemle. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Robert E....
Mary Margaret Collier
Oct 1, 2025
Mary Margaret Collier, age 101, of Belleville, IL, peacefully passed away on Wednesday, October 1, 2025, at the Benedictine Living Community at the Shrine of Our Lady of the Snows.
Born May 23, 1924, in Madison, IN, she was the only child of the late Frank and Magdalena (née Massing) Geyman. On August, 26, 1943 during World...
Connie Jean Willoughby
Sep 30, 2025
Connie Willoughby, 75 of Glen Carbon, Illinois, passed away on September 30, 2025, at Brightly Senior Living after several years of battling dementia.
She was born on May 10, 1950, in Springfield, Illinois, to the late Edward and Helen McKennedy. She was also preceded in death by her brother, Dennis McKennedy. Connie is survived by her daughters,...
Ray Thompson Clancy
Sep 28, 2025
Ray Thompson Clancy, 88, of Collinsville, IL, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 29, 2025, at Missouri Baptist Hospital in St. Louis, MO.
He was born on May 18, 1937, in Christopher, IL, to the late Phillip Thompson and Wealthy Mae (nee Eads) Clancy.
Ray was preceded in death by his parents; his brother, Roscoe...
Antoinette O'Brien
Sep 23, 2025
Antoinette "Toni" O'Brien, age 84, of Collinsville, IL, peacefully passed away on Tuesday, September 23, 2025, at Liberty Village Care Center in Maryville.
Born to the late John and Irene (née Bordeaux) Jehle, Toni was a woman of deep faith, warm hospitality, and unwavering devotion to her family. She graduated from Marquette Catholic High School in Alton,...
Diana Lynn Mcmahan
Sep 21, 2025
Diana "Di" Lynn McMahan, 72, of Maryville, IL, passed away at her residence on Sunday, September 21, 2025.
Born July 21, 1953, in Alton, IL, Di was a 1971 graduate of Edwardsville High School and went on to earn a bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. Her love for teaching and nurturing...
Ruth Ellen Mathias
Sep 20, 2025
Ruth Ellen Mathias, age 93, of Highland, IL, peacefully passed away on Saturday, September 20, 2025, at Highland Healthcare.
Born on November 15, 1931, in Collinsville, IL, Ruth was the daughter of the late Philip and Oradell (nee Thurston) Kunkel. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Bill Mathias; her sister, Catherine Dortch; her...
Mandy Patricia Harrison
Sep 18, 2025
Mandy Patricia Harrison, age 50, of St. Jacob, IL, passed away on Thursday, September 18, 2025, at Anderson Hospital in Maryville, IL.
Born on July 22, 1975, in Belleville, IL, Mandy earned her bachelor's degree in Psychology from Southern Illinois University-Carbondale. While attending SIUC, she was a proud sorority member of Alpha Gamma Delta where she made...
Richard Allen Thornton
Sep 18, 2025
Richard Allen Thornton, 94, of Collinsville, IL, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 18, 2025, at Jefferson Barracks VA Hospital in St. Louis, MO.
He was born on July 26, 1931, in Omaha, NE to the late Malcolm Sr. and Gertrude (nee Baldwin) Thornton. A proud veteran, Richard honorably served in the United States Air Force during...
Donald K. Nevinger
Sep 18, 2025
Donald K. Nevinger, 97, of Troy, IL, formerly of Collinsville, peacefully passed away on Thursday, September 18, 2025, at Charter Senior Living in Troy. He was born on February 5, 1928, in Donnellson, IL, to the late Harry and Alice (nee Craig) Nevinger.
A proud graduate of Collinsville High School in 1946, Don went on to marry...
Linda Shasteen
Sep 13, 2025
Linda (nee Underwood) Shasteen, of Collinsville, IL, entered into eternal rest on Saturday, September 13, 2025 at St. Elizabeth's Hospital in O'Fallon, IL, after a courageous battle with heart complications.
She was born on August 11, 1949 in Paducah, KY to the late Charles and Anita (nee Leigh) Underwood.
Linda's life was marked by love,...
Judith K. Brombolich
Sep 7, 2025
Judith K. Brombolich, 82, of Maryville, IL, formerly of Cahokia, peacefully passed away on Sunday, September 7, 2025, at Liberty Village in Maryville surrounded by her loving family.
Born June 22, 1943, in East St. Louis, IL, she was the only child of the late Russell and Norma (née Reed) Roland. Judy dedicated many years working as...
Nadine Martin
Sep 6, 2025
Nadine Martin, 94, of Glen Carbon, IL, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Saturday, September 6, 2025. She was born on January 26, 1931, in Quincy, IL, to the late William Harold and Esther (née Stockhecke) Davison.
A graduate of Camp Point High School, Nadine went on to attend Gem City Business College. She enjoyed a...
Timothy Patrick Delaney
Sep 6, 2025
Timothy Patrick DeLaney, 67, of Collinsville, IL, passed away on Saturday, September 6, 2025, at Anderson Hospital in Maryville, IL.
Born on October 10, 1957, in East St. Louis, IL, Tim was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas DeLaney and Jean (née Deterding) Wernle; his stepfather, Eldo Wernle; his brother, Patrick DeLaney; and his sister, Pam...
