Bryan R. Herr
Aug 30, 2025
Bryan R. Herr, 67, of St. Louis, MO, passed away at his home on Saturday, August 30, 2025. He was born on April 8, 1958, in East St. Louis, IL.
Bryan was the proud former owner of Naked Vine in Chesterfield, MO, where he shared his love of wine, whiskey, live music, and good company with the...
Verna Deana Woodward
Aug 25, 2025
Verna Dean (Deana) Woodward left this earthly life on August 25, 2025, at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri. She was born on May 23, 1935, in rural Wayne City, Illinois. Deana was blessed to be born into a long life to loving parents, Clarence E. and Sarah Estes née Bailey Wolfe, the fourth child of six siblings.
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Victor C. Betta
Aug 23, 2025
Victor C. Betta, 88, of Maryville, IL, peacefully passed away at his residence on Saturday, August 23, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.
Born January 6, 1937, in Litchfield, IL, Vic was the son of the late John Betta and Anna (nee Bertot) Betta Savoia. He graduated from Collinsville High School in 1954 and went on to...
Maureen Kaye Provence
Aug 23, 2025
Maureen "Maurie" Kaye Provence, age 71, of Maryville, IL, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 23, 2025, at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, MO.
She was born on January 20, 1954, in East St. Louis, IL, to the late Marvin and Theresa (née Vallino) Schwartz.
Maurie was a proud 1972 graduate of Collinsville High...
Scott Bradley Adams
Aug 18, 2025
Scott Bradley Adams, 66, of Collinsville, IL, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 18, 2025, at Saint Louis University Hospital, surrounded by his loving family.
Born on April 15, 1959, in Flint, MI, Scott led a life full of dedication, passion, and service to others. He built a successful career in newspaper advertising as a sales representative...
Dennis Joseph Eberle
Aug 16, 2025
Dennis Joseph Eberle, 85, of Glen Carbon, IL, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 16, 2025, at St. Elizabeth's Hospice in O'Fallon, IL, surrounded by his loving family.
Born October 10, 1939, in Highland, IL, Dennis was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Josephine (née Williams) Eberle; his beloved wife, Bonita "Bonnie" Kay (née Graham)...
Janet "Gail" White
Aug 14, 2025
Janet "Gail" White, age 76 of Maryville, IL, born March 31, 1949 in Tuckerman, AR, passed away peacefully at LaBella of Edwardsville on Thursday, August 14, 2025.
Janet graduated from Collinsville High School and was employed as a teller at First National Bank in Collinsville. She was a sports fan and enjoyed attending her son's and grandchildren's...
Jennie Margaret Klaas
Aug 11, 2025
Jennie Margaret Klaas, 93, of Maryville, IL, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 11, 2025, at her residence, surrounded by her loving family.
Born on September 4, 1931, in Collinsville, IL, Jennie was a 1949 graduate of Collinsville High School. She worked as a telephone operator, served as a secretary at Scott Air Force Base, and also...
Robin Lynn Bailey
Aug 2, 2025
Robin Lynn Bailey, age 48, of Glen Carbon, IL, passed away on Saturday, August 2, 2025, at St. Elizabeth's Hospital in O'Fallon, IL.
Born on September 23, 1976, in Centralia, IL, Robin brought warmth and joy into every space she entered. A talented hairdresser, she spent many years making others feel beautiful at Mane Tamers in Collinsville,...
Kay Slinkard
Aug 2, 2025
Paulina "Kay" Slinkard, age 80, of Glen Carbon, IL, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 2, 2025, at Meridian Village Care Center.
Born on December 13, 1944 in Lawrence County, IL, Kay earned her Bachelor of Education from Eastern Illinois University. Though she pursued studies in education and began her career as a high school history teacher,...
Joseph R. Weber
Aug 1, 2025
Joseph Richard Weber, 85, of Maryville, IL, peacefully passed away on Friday, August 1, 2025, at Parc Provence in Creve Coeur, MO, with family by his side.
Born on April 12, 1940, in Ste. Genevieve, MO, Joe graduated from the University of Missouri School of Mines & Metallurgy (now Missouri S&T) on May 27, 1962, with a...
Mary Smiley
Jul 30, 2025
Mary Elizabeth (nee Flanagan) Smiley died in the early morning hours of July 30, 2025. She was surrounded by family and love. She chose to make her exit while everyone was sleeping so as not to make a fuss, which was typical Mare. The gentle smile on her face made it clear that her beloved Michael was there to...
Mary Margaret Burris
Jul 29, 2025
Mary Margaret Burris, having received the Lord Jesus Christ as her personal Savior, has gone home to be with the Lord, whom she dearly loved, on July 29, 2025. She was 86 years old.
Mary Margaret was born in Delaware County, IN (near Muncie) on June 25, 1939. She was blessed with loving parents, who were teachers....
Laura Vernice Riggs
Jul 28, 2025
Laura Vernice Riggs (nee Shepherd), age 98 of Troy, IL, born February 12, 1927, in Salem, MO, passed away on Monday July 28, 2025, with family by her side.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 53 years, Edward Otis Riggs, whom she married on March 23, 1946, and passed on April 11, 1999. A...
Wesley Clayton Dix
Jul 24, 2025
Wesley Clayton Dix, 76, of Collinsville, IL, entered heaven on Thursday, July 24, 2025. He died at Mercy Hospital in St. Louis, MO of cancer related to exposure to Agent Orange. Born March 18, 1949, in East St. Louis, IL, Wesley lived a life of service, faith, and devotion to his family.
He was preceded in death...
Janice Ruth Joseph
Jul 19, 2025
Janice Ruth Joseph, 82, of Collinsville, IL, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 19, 2025, at her residence, surrounded by her loving family.
Born June 17, 1943, in East St. Louis, IL, Janice was a proud graduate of Collinsville High School. She dedicated over 20 years of service as a billing clerk at Anderson Hospital in Maryville...
Virginia Marie Baker
Jul 15, 2025
Virginia "Gee Gee" Marie Baker, 89, of Maryville, IL, passed away peacefully at her residence on Tuesday, July 15, 2025, with her beloved husband by her side.
Born on August 8, 1935, in East St. Louis, IL, Gee Gee was the daughter of the late Frank and Mary (née Lazarz) Libera. She was preceded in death by...
George Babiak
Jul 12, 2025
George Babiak, 92, of Collinsville, IL, passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, July 12, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.
Born on November 29, 1932, in Buckner, IL, George was the beloved son of the late John and Mary (née Smarz) Babiak. He was preceded in death by two brothers, John and Frank Babiak.
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Barbara Ann Tarr
Jul 11, 2025
With broken hearts, we share the passing of Barbara "Barb" Ann Tarr of Collinsville, Illinois. Born September 16, 1958 in East St. Louis, Illinois. She passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on July 11, 2025 at Anderson Hospital with family by her side.
Barb married Frank Tarr on March 22, 1983 and has been with him for 50...
Barry Lee Lucas
Jul 11, 2025
Barry Lee Lucas, 68, of Collinsville, IL, passed away peacefully at his residence on Friday, July 11, 2025. He was born March 9, 1957, in East St. Louis, IL.
Barry was preceded in death by his mother, Shirley "Dian" (nee Burcham) Lucas.
He is survived by his loving family: his father, George Lucas; his devoted...
