obituaries
Kenneth Eugene Hinkle
Feb 11, 2025
Kenneth "Ken" Eugene Hinkle went home to be with the Lord on February 11, 2025 at 3:38 pm. He was at home surrounded by loved ones.
Ken is survived by his wife of 64 years, Sarah Ruth (nee Haven) Hinkle whom he married on January 5, 1961. Three daughters: Shaun (Jeff) Paulsen, Tamela (Kevin) Scaggs, and Terrisa...
Wayne Autry White
Feb 11, 2025
Wayne Autry White, age 86, of Collinsville, IL, born January 7, 1939 in Montgomery, AL, passed away on Tuesday, February 11, 2025 at Anderson Hospital in Maryville, IL.
Wayne was a retired Major in the United States Air Force, working in Personnel Management. He attended SS Peter & Paul Catholic Church in Collinsville with his wife, Mary...
Alfred Kenneth Gaultney
Feb 10, 2025
Alfred Kenneth "Kenny" Gaultney, age 83 of O'Fallon, IL, passed away on Monday, February 10, 2025 at St. Joseph Hospital in Highland, IL, surrounded by his family.
He was born August 1, 1941, in Troy, IL, to the late Walter and Gladys (nee Island ) Gaultney. He honorably served in the United States Army serving two tours...
Paul Edward Wanda
Feb 9, 2025
Paul Edward Wanda, age 73 of Glen Carbon, IL, born October 18, 1951, in Chicago, IL, passed away on Sunday, February 9, 2025 at Eden Village Care Center.
Paul was a retired professor of biological sciences at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. He received his PhD in Biophysics from Penn State University and BA in Physics from Knox...
Terry Wayne Zamarione
Feb 7, 2025
Terry Wayne Zamarione, a beloved husband, father, grandfather and friend, passed away peacefully at his home on February 7, 2025, at the age of 88, surrounded by his family.
He was born October 25, 1936, in Collinsville, IL, to the late Anthony and Marie (nee Erlich) Zamarione, their oldest child and only son. He graduated from Collinsville...
Leonard Gene Massa
Feb 7, 2025
Leonard "Lenny" Massa, age 91 of Maryville, IL, born November 30, 1933 in Madison, IL, passed away at his home on Friday, February 7, 2025.
Leonard was a 1951 Collinsville High School graduate and received a Business Degree from SIU-Carbondale in 1955. A Korean War Veteran, Leonard served from 1956 to 1958 in the Army and was...
Donna Lee Ponce
Feb 7, 2025
Donna Lee (nee Fechte) Ponce, 91, mother of three sons, grandmother of seven, and great-grandmother of seven was born June 8, 1933, at home in Venice, IL was called home to our Lord by natural causes on February 7, 2025, surrounded by her sons.
Donna grew up in Venice, IL as youngest in a close knit, loving...
Michael Lee Cook
Feb 5, 2025
Michael Lee Cook, age 74, of Maryville, IL, born November 28, 1950 in Highland, IL, passed away on Wednesday, February 5, 2025, at Bria Nursing Facility in Columbia, IL.
Michael retired after 23 years as manager of Sunset Hills Country Club, Edwardsville, IL and Lockhaven Golf Club in Godfrey, IL. His love for being around and talking...
Clyde Jorgenson Donovan
Feb 4, 2025
Clyde Jorgenson Donovan, age 78 of Collinsville, IL, born April 24, 1946, in Bismark, ND, peacefully passed away on Tuesday, February 4, 2025, at Christian Northeast Hospital surrounded by his loving family.
Clyde obtained a BA in Science in Psychology and Economics from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville and made a career as a human resource executive. He...
Ronald E. Edwards
Feb 4, 2025
Ronald E. Edwards, age 61 of Edwardsville, IL, born June 15, 1963, in East St. Louis, IL, passed away on Tuesday, February 4, 2025 at his residence.
Ronald worked as an auto body mechanic. He was a member of the Defenders Motorcycle Club in Naples, FL for over 20 years. He enjoyed motorcycle riding and volunteering his...
Shelby Wayne Jones
Feb 3, 2025
Shelby Wayne Jones, age 82 of Edwardsville, IL, born June 7, 1942 in Greenville, KY, peacefully passed away on Monday, February 3, 2025 at Evercare of Edwardsville.
Shelby retired from Prairie Farms. He enjoyed going on walks, visiting his neighbors, and working in his yard. He was very friendly, treating every person like a potential friend, no...
Charles C. Morris
Jan 29, 2025
Charles "Chuck" C. Morris, age 92 of Collinsville, IL, born July 8, 1932, in Carbondale, IL, peacefully passed away on Wednesday, January 29, 2025, at Evercare of Edwardsville, surrounded by his family.
After graduating from Collinsville High School in 1950, he attended the University of Wisconsin and UCLA, before receiving his Bachelor of Architecture degree at the...
Estella Herrera Otero
Jan 29, 2025
Estella Herrera Otero, age 91 of Collinsville, IL, born June 1, 1933, in Santiago Papasquiaro Durango, Mexico, peacefully passed away on Wednesday, January 29, 2025 with family by her side.
Estella and her husband, Raymundo, were the owners of Ramon's El Dorado, a Mexican restaurant that became an institution in the City of Collinsville for over 60...
Beverly A. Price
Jan 29, 2025
Beverly A. Price, age 78 of St. Jacob, IL, peacefully passed away on Wednesday, January 29, 2025, at Anderson Hospital in Maryville, with her daughters by her side.
Bev began her career at Reinholdt & Gardner as a switchboard operator in the early '70's. She later joined Killark Electric as an Inventory Control Specialist, where she worked...
Darrell Walling
Jan 28, 2025
Darrell Walling, born on January 30, 1952, passed away peacefully at his home in Maryville, Illinois, on January 28, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.
Darrell was the youngest of three brothers and was preceded in death by his parents, Noble and Eunice Walling, and his brother Jim Walling. Darrell graduated from Collinsville High School in 1970...
Penny E. Kennedy
Jan 28, 2025
Penny E. Kennedy of Edwardsville, IL, passed away peacefully on January 28th, 2025. She was born on July 6th, 1947, to Bernadette and Richard Lyon in Waukegan, IL.
She leaves behind her husband of 56 years, Dale Kennedy, two sons, Ryan (Penny Rose) Kennedy and David (Amber) Kennedy, four granddaughters which she lovingly referred to as "grandgirls"...
Morris Wayne Bantel
Jan 26, 2025
With heavy hearts we announce that Morris Wayne Bantel, age 73 of Maryville, IL, was born July 2, 1951, in Murphysboro, IL, passed away on Sunday, January 26, 2025, at his residence with his wife by his side.
Wayne was a 1969 Carbondale High School graduate. He proudly served in the United States Air Force for 24...
Arlene M. Wilke
Jan 26, 2025
Arlene M. Wilke, age 96 of Collinsville, IL, born February 27, 1928, in Edwardsville, IL, peacefully passed away on Sunday, January 26, 2025 at Anderson Hospital in Maryville, IL.
Arlene was a former member of St. John Lutheran Church in Maryville and attended services at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Collinsville. She enjoyed baking, playing cards, working...
Debra Kay Myers
Jan 26, 2025
Debra Kay Myers, age 71, of Troy, IL, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 26, 2025, while surrounded by her family. Deb was born on February 16, 1953, in Granite City, IL, a daughter of the late Sherwin and Betty (Hinkle) Martin.
Deb cherished her family and grandchildren. She will be remembered as a loving wife, mother,...
Judith L. Eckmann
Jan 24, 2025
Judith "Judy" L. Eckmann, age 83 of Maryville, IL, born February 3, 1941, in East St. Louis, IL, passed away on Friday, January 24, 2025, at Liberty Village in Maryville.
Judy was a Collinsville High School graduate, and a member of SS Peter & Paul Catholic Church in Collinsville. She was a homemaker and in her younger...

