Dorothy Faye Thompson
May 15, 2025
Dorothy Faye Thompson, age 93, formerly of Collinsville, IL, born September 9, 1931, in Success, AR, passed away on Thursday, May 15, 2025, at Anderson Hospital in Maryville, IL.
Dorothy was a woman of remarkable strength and love. From a young age, she, along with her mother, helped raise and support many family members, a role she...
Ewing Oneal Smith
May 15, 2025
Ewing Oneal "Neal" Smith, age 86, of Maryville, IL, born February 5, 1939 in Trigg County, Ky, passed away peacefully on May 15th, 2025 at Anderson Hospital in Maryville, IL.
Neal grew up in Hopkinsville, KY where he worked on his family's farm with his father, mother and four siblings. He did everything from milking cows to...
Phillip Douglas Wittke
May 14, 2025
Phillip Douglas Wittke, age 75 of Maryville, IL, born on August 20, 1949, in St. Louis, MO, passed away on Wednesday, May 14, 2025, at Anderson Hospital in Maryville, IL.
A proud graduate of McCluer High School and State Technical College of Missouri, he served for six years in the Missouri Air National Guard and built a...
Maxine Irene Schopfer
May 13, 2025
Maxine Irene Schopfer, age 77, of Collinsville, IL, born June 25, 1947 in Alameda, CA, passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, May 13, 2025.
Maxine was a stay-at-home mom. She raised her sons and was also a caregiver for her mom, dad and stepdad. She enjoyed working crossword puzzles, reading, and keeping a nice, loving...
Stanley Lowell Aydt
May 13, 2025
Stanley Aydt was born on February 17th, 1941 to Charles "Cy" Leonard Aydt and Mary Rado DeWitt Aydt (Travelstead). As a child, he worked in the family's grocery store where he learned the wrapping skills that made all his presents look like someone had wrapped a pound of hamburger in colorful paper. Stan also worked at the family-run movie...
Beverly J. Horstmann
May 12, 2025
Beverly "Bev" Horstmann, 73, of Maryville, IL, passed away on May 12, 2025, at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, MO.
Born on June 26, 1951, in Belleville, IL, Bev lived a full and joyful life, marked by her creativity, sense of adventure, and deep devotion to her family. She had an eye for detail and worked as...
Kathleen Marie Westbrook
May 7, 2025
Kathleen Marie Westbrook, 96, of Edwardsville, IL, peacefully passed away on Thursday, May 7, 2026, at La Bella of Edwardsville.
A memorial service will be held at 6:00 p.m. on Monday, May 11, 2026, at New Rivers Assembly of God, 2620 N. Center Street, Maryville, IL 62062, officiated by Pastor Nick Halbeisen.
Full obituary forthcoming....
Frank Skrha
May 5, 2025
Frank J. Skrha, 87 of Collinsville, IL, born July 26, 1937, in East St. Louis, IL, peacefully passed away on Monday, May 5, 2025, at his residence with his wife by his side.
He was a devoted member of Meadow Heights Baptist Church and a past member of Winstanley Baptist Church in Fairview Heights, IL and Tower...
Sylvia M. Miller
May 3, 2025
Sylvia M. Miller, age of 83, born November 9, 1941 in St. Louis, MO, passed away on Saturday, May 3, 2025 at Anderson Hospital in Maryville, IL.
A full obituary forthcoming.
Gary L. Finke
May 2, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Gary L Finke, a beloved husband, father, brother, uncle, grandfather, great-grandfather, friend, and proud veteran, who left this world peacefully on May 2, 2025 at the age of 78 at his residence in Glen Carbon, IL.
Born on March 25th 1947, in Alton, IL, Gary lived...
George James Haas
Apr 30, 2025
George James Haas, 91 of Collinsville, IL, formerly of Bloomington, IN, born January 22, 1934, in Pocahontas, IL, peacefully passed away on Wednesday, April 30, 2025, at his residence surrounded by his loving family.
Jim graduated from Pocahontas High School and achieved both his Bachelor and Master degree's in Education from Southern Illinois University Carbondale. He retired...
Tracy J. Ashcroft
Apr 26, 2025
Tracy J. Ashcroft, age of 62, born in East St. Louis, IL on May 1, 1962, passed away at his residence in Fairmont City, IL on April 26, 2025.
Tracy was a passionate soul whose greatest joys in life came from the things he loved most—music, technology, and his beloved cats. A devoted fan of heavy metal,...
Michael John Jablonski
Apr 25, 2025
Michael John Jablonski, 73 of Collinsville, IL, born September 29, 1951, in East St. Louis, IL, passed away on April 25, 2025 at his residence.
Michael retired from FedEx where he worked as a driver for over 25 years. He loved the St. Louis Cardinals and Denver Broncos, reading and gardening. He cherished his wife of 49...
Richard Lynn Biggs
Apr 24, 2025
Richard Lynn Biggs, 70 of Troy, IL, born March 17, 1955 in Granite City, IL, passed away on Thursday, April 24, 2025 at St. Elizabeth's Hospital in O'Fallon, IL
Richard honorably served and retired from the United States Navy. He later worked for the U.S. Federal Courthouse as a records manager. He was an avid St. Louis...
John F. Stygar
Apr 24, 2025
John F. Stygar, 78 of Maryville, IL, born December 25, 1946, in East St. Louis, IL, passed away on Thursday, April 24, 2025, at his home.
A proud graduate of East St. Louis High School, Class of 1964, and Rankin Technical Institute,1970.
John went on to dedicate his life to craftsmanship, service, and community. He...
Virginia Lee Gray
Apr 23, 2025
Virginia Lee Gray, age 87 of Collinsville, IL, born February 20,1938 in St. Louis, MO, passed away on Wednesday, April 23, 2025, at Hitz Memorial Home in Alhambra, IL.
Virginia was a homemaker, and she also helped on the family farm and managed family rental properties.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Thomas...
John Leslie Carlson
Apr 22, 2025
John Leslie Carlson, Sr., age of 70, born in East St. Louis, IL on April 21, 1955, passed away at his residence in Collinsville, IL on Monday, April 21, 2025.
John loved all pets, especially his dog Sable who was always by his side. He enjoyed fishing, rooting for the Kansas City Chiefs, and was very well...
Bernice Ann Mccarthy
Apr 22, 2025
Bernice Ann McCarthy, 87 of Collinsville, IL, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 22, 2025, at Mari De Villa in Town & Country, MO.
Born November 4, 1937, in East St. Louis, IL, she was the fourth child and second daughter to Isabella and John McCarthy. Bernice attended high school at St. Teresa's Academy in the Class...
Robert E. Stephens
Apr 21, 2025
Robert E. (Bob) Stephens was born September 1,1938 in East St. Louis, Illinois and died April 21, 2025. He married Clara Maxine Leonard at Holy Angels Church in East St. Louis, Illinois on November 22, 1961. She preceded him in death on January 25, 2019.
Bob was a resident of Collinsville, Illinois, previously from Caseyville, Illinois. He...
Margaret R. Watson
Apr 17, 2025
Margaret R. Watson (née Coleman), age 79, of Collinsville, Illinois, passed away peacefully at home on April 17, 2025.
Margaret was born on December 3, 1945, in Sandwich, Illinois, to Stephen David Coleman and Ruth Maria Coleman (née Knutson). From an early age, Margaret had a love for learning and a passion for language, which led her...
