Albert S. Barillaro
Jan 19, 2025
Albert S. Barillaro, age 98 of Collinsville, IL, passed away on Sunday, January 19, 2025, at Anderson Hospital in Maryville, IL.
Albert was born April 30, 1926 in Louisville, KY to the late Sam and Mary (nee Clementi) Barillaro. He proudly served in the United States Army during WWII and was a member of the VFW Post...
Ronald F. Vivod
Jan 19, 2025
Ronald F. Vivod, age 84 of Collinsville, IL, born April 14, 1940 in Granite City, IL, peacefully passed away on Sunday, January 19, 2025 at his residence with his family by his side.
Ron was a 1958 Collinsville High School graduate. He attained a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville and had worked...
Michael A. Lexow
Jan 18, 2025
Michael A. Lexow, age 66 of Troy, IL, born February 24, 1958 in Alton, IL, peacefully passed away on Saturday, January 18, 2025 at his residence surrounded by family.
Michael had an associate's degree in aviation maintenance and applied sciences. He worked for Northwest Airlines as an aviation maintenance/avionics technician for 23 years. It was here that...
Sally Mae Pickering
Jan 17, 2025
Sally Mae Pickering of Collinsville, IL, passed away at age 89 on Friday, January 17, 2025. She was born March 21 — the first day of Spring — in Detroit, MI, in 1935. Her family soon moved to her true hometown of Belleville, IL. She attended St. Mary's grade school and while attending Belleville Township High School met Glendle...
Darlene Hollerbach
Jan 17, 2025
Darlene Ann Hollerbach, age 82 of Collinsville, IL, born August 1, 1942 in Springfield, IL, peacefully passed away on Friday, January 17, 2025 at La Bella of Edwardsville.
Darlene was a 1960 Collinsville High School graduate. She worked as a clerk at the Collinsville Police Station for 15 years until retiring. She enjoyed sewing, camping, boating, reading...
Patricia Pfaff Chasteen
Jan 10, 2025
Patricia "Pat" Chasteen, age 79 of Collinsville, IL, born March 17, 1945, in Granite City, IL, peacefully passed away on Friday, January 10, 2025 at Saint Louis University Hospital.
Pat enjoyed water aerobics at the CMT YMCA and doing yoga at the Collinsville Senior Center. She loved having lunch with her friends and spending time with her...
Melba Lee Olson
Jan 9, 2025
Melba Lee Olson, age 88 of Orlando, FL, formerly of Collinsville, IL, peacefully passed away on Friday, January 10, 2025 at Orlando Lutheran Towers.
She was born December 14, 1936 in Hillsboro, IL to the late Harold Carlock and Mary (Crimer) Carlock and worked as a homemaker raising their four sons, Michael, Greg, Gary and Mark.
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Casey Van Smith
Jan 4, 2025
Casey Van Smith, age 59 of Collinsville, IL, passed away on Saturday, January 4, 2025 at his residence.
He was born January 8, 1965 in East St. Louis, IL to the late Leland E. "Smitty" and Gloria "Gayle" (nee Ballew) Smith. He graduated Collinsville High School, Class of 1983, then worked at the former Grandpa's Jewelry and...
John Earl Turner
Jan 4, 2025
John Earl Turner, age 73 of Florissant, MO, formerly of Collinsville, IL, passed away on January 4, 2025 at his residence.
He was born March 26, 1951 in East St. Louis, IL, to the late Earl James and Marjorie Mildred (nee Hunzeker) Turner. He was a graduate of Collinsville High School, Class of 1970. John had attained...
Linnie "Mabel" Pritz
Jan 4, 2025
Linnie "Mabel" Pritz, age 89 of Collinsville IL, born March 25, 1935 in New Albany, MS, passed away on Saturday, January 4, 2025 at her residence. Mabel was surrounded by her family during her last moments.
In Mabel's free time, she enjoyed putting together jigsaw puzzles and watching the hummingbirds at feeders her daughter put out for...
Thomas Joseph Calza
Jan 4, 2025
Thomas Joseph Calza, age 76 of Collinsville, IL, born June 1, 1948, in East St. Louis, IL, passed away on Saturday, January 4, 2025, at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, MO.
Tom graduated from Collinsville High School, Class of 1966, where he played baseball for the Kahoks. His talent led him to an athletic scholarship at the...
Aida Mercedes Audia
Jan 3, 2025
It is with profound sadness my wife and best friend of 45 years, Aida, entered into eternal rest on January 3, 2025.
She was born Aida Mercedes Audia Lawson on January 9, 1954 to Dr. Marino Audia Lopolito and Frances Lawson Audia, who preceded her in death.
She is survived by her husband, Jeff Topal,...
Paul Stuart Fraser
Dec 31, 2024
Paul Stuart Fraser, age 67 of Edwardsville, IL, born October 19, 1957, in Calumet, MI, passed away on Tuesday, December 31, 2024, at his home.
Paul attained his Bachelor of General Studies from the University of Missouri in 1980, Masters of Divinity from Lael University in 1982, Ph.D. in Counseling from Lael University in 1983, and Masters...
Ronald A. Laurence
Dec 31, 2024
Ronald A. Laurence, age 77 of Collinsville, IL, born on November 11, 1947, in Stockton, CA, passed away at Mercy Hospital in St. Louis, MO on December 31, 2024.
Ron entered the U.S. Navy in 1968, where he received a degree in IT. After being discharged, he went on to work for Union Pacific Railroad in their...
Roger Dean Daniels
Dec 28, 2024
Roger Dean Daniels, age 87 of Glen Carbon, IL, born December 26, 1937, in Mounds, IL, peacefully passed away surrounded by family on Saturday, December 28, 2024, at Eden Village Care Center.
Roger was a 1956 Dupo High School graduate where he enjoyed and participated in various sports. He proudly served in the United States Army Reserves...
John Lowren Spiker
Dec 26, 2024
John Lowren Spiker, age 84 of Collinsville, IL, born September 8, 1940, in Raub, IN, passed away on Thursday, December 26, 2024 at Anderson Hospital in Maryville.
John worked as a traveling accountant for the railroad, retiring after 43 years of service. He worked for Chicago and Northwestern Railroad and retired from Union Pacific Railroad. He loved...
Richard Gene Iberg
Dec 25, 2024
Richard Gene Iberg, age 93 of Glen Carbon, Illinois, passed away on Wednesday, Christmas 25, 2024 at his home in Glen Carbon.
He was born on March 11, 1931, in Edwardsville, IL to the late Samuel Iberg and Laura E. Iberg (nee Fellhauer). Loving husband of the late June M. Iberg (nee Arth). They were married on...
Beverly Ann Rouch
Dec 23, 2024
Beverly Ann Rouch, age 68 of Maryville, IL, born March 16, 1956 in East St. Louis, IL, passed away on Monday, December 23, 2024 at Caseyville Nursing & Rehab.
Beverly had worked as a housekeeper. She loved to read, play bingo, was of the Catholic faith, and enjoyed visiting with the resident's families at Cambridge House.
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Bobby Lewis "Louie" Hall
Dec 22, 2024
Bobby Lewis "Louie" Hall, age 90, of Collinsville, IL, born September 2, 1934 in Dover, TN, passed away on Sunday, December 22, 2024 at Barnes Hospital in St. Louis, MO.
Louie was retired from Granite City Steel where he was a crane operator for over 40 years. He was a member of Bluffview Baptist Church and he...
Leroy Francis Shea
Dec 22, 2024
Leroy Francis Shea, age 84 of Collinsville, IL, born November 15, 1940 in East St. Louis, IL, passed away on December 22, 2024 peacefully at Liberty Village in Maryville, IL.
Leroy worked as a mechanic for 27 years at GM&O and Illinois Central Railroad and retired from Cajun Electric. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, working in his garage...
