obituaries


Mary Ann Clark

Mary Ann Clark

Dec 16, 2024

Mary Ann Clark, age 91 of Sheldon, IL passed away on Monday, December 16, 2024 at Hitz Memorial Home in Alhambra.

She was born on January 22, 1933, in Chicago, IL, the oldest child to Walter and Mary (nee Redmon) Buege. She and her late husband, Bob, worked in agricultural farming for many years. She loved working...

Shawn Eric Lint

Shawn Eric Lint

Dec 16, 2024

Shawn Eric Lint, age 56 of Maryville, IL, born September 13, 1968 in Medina, OH, passed away on Monday, December 16, 2024 at Anderson Hospital.

No services will be held.

Juanita Marie Mccarthy

Juanita Marie Mccarthy

Dec 14, 2024

Juanita McCarthy, 89 of Chesterfield, MO, passed away peacefully and with a calm presence on December 14, 2024, at de Greeff Hospice House in St. Louis, MO.

Born June 17, 1935, in East St Louis, IL, she was the second child and first daughter to Isabella and John McCarthy. Juanita attended high school at St. Teresa's Academy...

Terry Michael Hale

Terry Michael Hale

Dec 11, 2024

Terry Michael Hale, 71, of Maryville, IL, passed away on Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at Dolan Memory Care in St. Louis, MO with his wife by his side.

Terry was born May 5, 1953 in Bluefield, WV to M.B. "Buddy" and Virginia "Tots" (nee Mitchell) Hale. He was educated in Bluefield schools and graduated from Bluefield State...

Ronald Richard Joergensen

Ronald Richard Joergensen

Dec 10, 2024

Ronald "Ron" Richard Joergensen, 82 of Collinsville, IL, peacefully passed away on Tuesday, December 10, 2024 surrounded by his family.

Born on May 9, 1942, in East St. Louis, IL, Ron was the cherished only child of Edwin and Cecilia (née Compton) Joergensen. A graduate of Assumption High School in East St. Louis, Ron proudly served six...

Nelson G. Gougeon

Nelson G. Gougeon

Dec 9, 2024

Nelson "Nick" G. Gougeon, 87 of Glen Carbon, IL, born February 19, 1937, in Miami, FL, passed away on Monday, December 9, 2024 at Meridian Village surrounded by his loving family.

Nick was a 1955 graduate of Hickman High School in Columbia, MO. He proudly served in the Army National Guard as well as the Coast Guard....

Darel L. Casillas, Sr.

Darel L. Casillas, Sr.

Dec 2, 2024

Darel L. Casillas, Sr., age 81 of Collinsville, IL, born November 24, 1943, in East St. Louis, IL, passed away on Monday, December 2, 2024, at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, MO.

Darel was a retired dining room director and longtime waiter at the former Tony's Restaurant in downtown St. Louis, MO. He was a member of...

Terri Lynn Frakes

Terri Lynn Frakes

Dec 1, 2024

Terri Lynn Frakes, age 66 of Granite City, IL, born April 27, 1958 in East St. Louis, IL, passed away on Sunday, December 1, 2024 at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, MO.

Terri was a mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, cousin, niece and friends to many. She was a spiritual person and enjoyed participating in drum circles and...

Beverly R. Chisenhall

Beverly R. Chisenhall

Nov 23, 2024

Beverly Rae Chisenhall, 84, of Troy passed away Nov. 23, 2024, at Anderson Hospital in Maryville.

She was born Aug. 31, 1940, in East St. Louis to Marjorie Helen Gardner (nee Garner) and Raymond Gardner Jr.

Bev loved watching birds in her backyard, especially hummingbirds, and working with her husband, Wayne, in their vegetable garden....

Kathryn M. Moore

Kathryn M. Moore

Nov 18, 2024

Kathryn M. Moore, 74 of Collinsville, IL, born August 14, 1950, in St. Louis, MO, passed away on Monday, November 18, 2024 at Anderson Hospital in Maryville, IL.

Kathryn retired from the former Home Furniture in Collinsville. She was a member of SS Peter & Paul Catholic Church in Collinsville and enjoyed playing solitaire and doing word...

Harold Keith Oberkfell

Harold Keith Oberkfell

Nov 14, 2024

Harold Keith Oberkfell, age 73 of Maryville, IL, born April 3, 1951, in Granite City, IL, passed away on Thursday, November 14, 2024 at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis.

Keith was a 1969 Collinsville High School graduate. He retired from Norfolk Southern Railroad as a clerk and served as a past President of the union. He was...

Sandra Lee Tottleben

Sandra Lee Tottleben

Nov 10, 2024

Sandra Lee (nee Brown) Tottleben, age 80 of Highland, IL (formerly of Granite City, IL), born October 28, 1944 in St. Louis, MO, peacefully passed away on November 10, 2024 at Cedarhurst Senior Living in Highland, IL.

Sandra had worked as a purchasing coordinator at Ralston Purina Company. She loved animals, traveling, and cooking. She especially loved...

Gloria Dale Nolan

Gloria Dale Nolan

Nov 10, 2024

Gloria Dale Nolan, age 90 of Glen Carbon, IL, formerly of Collinsville, IL, passed away on Sunday, November 10, 2024 at Meridian Village Care Center.

She was born January 15, 1934 in Collinsville, IL, the only child to the late Albert and Virginia (nee Votik) Zamarione. She graduated from Collinsville High School and worked for 30 years...

Judith Ellen Moody

Judith Ellen Moody

Nov 9, 2024

Judith Ellen Moody, age 83 of Collinsville, IL, born February 1, 1941 in Steubenville, OH, passed away on Saturday, November 9, 2024 at Stearns Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Granite City, IL.

Judith attained her Bachelor of Arts from the University of Alabama and Master of Arts from the University of Illinois. She had worked as the...

Gary L. Langley

Gary L. Langley

Nov 8, 2024

Gary Lloyd Langley, age 85 of Collinsville, IL, born March 1, 1939 in Stafford, KS, passed away on Friday, November 8, 2024 at Liberty Village in Maryville surrounded by his loving family.

Gary earned his bachelor's degree from Southwestern College in Winfield, KS, where he was inducted into the basketball Hall of Fame in 2010. Over the...

Bobby Fred Dow

Bobby Fred Dow

Nov 8, 2024

Bobby "Bob" Fred Dow, age 94 of Collinsville, IL, was born on January 15, 1930, in Conway, AR, passed away on Friday, November 8, 2024 at Memorial East Hospital in Shiloh, IL.

Bob grew up on a family farm in Faulkner County Arkansas where he helped in the family machine shop business. Working in the shop he...

Aurea H. Frerker

Aurea H. Frerker

Nov 7, 2024

Aurea H. Frerker, age 87 of Glen Carbon, IL, born October 17, 1937 in Damiansville, IL, passed away on Thursday, November 7, 2024 in Maryville with all four sons at her side.

Aurea's life was a tapestry of diverse pursuits and deep connections. With an Associates Degree in Business Administration from Belleville Area College, she embraced a...

Gladys Evelyn Lambrich

Gladys Evelyn Lambrich

Nov 7, 2024

Gladys Evelyn Lambrich, age 95 of Glen Carbon, IL, born December 28, 1928, in Mt. Erie, IL, peacefully passed away on Thursday, November 7, 2024 at her residence surrounded by family.

Gladys attained her bachelor's degree in Elementary Education from Southern Illinois University Carbondale and Master of Education in Elementary Education from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. She...

Leslee A. Powell

Leslee A. Powell

Nov 3, 2024

Leslee Ann Powell, 57, of Collinsville, IL, born August 3, 1967, in Belleville, IL, passed away on Sunday, November 3, 2024 at her residence.

Leslee graduated from Collinsville High School and Sanford Brown College. She had worked for Teklab, Inc. in Collinsville as a lab technician. She enjoyed doing puzzles, watching NASCAR races, camping in the summertime,...

Rev. Dr. James Jeffrey Crane

Rev. Dr. James Jeffrey Crane

Nov 1, 2024

Crane, James Jeffrey, 83, child of God through faith in Christ, was called to his heavenly home on November 1, 2024. He was born in St. Louis, on July 18, 1941. Jeff was an avid hunter, fisherman, and world traveler. His love of learning led him to study at St. John's College (Winfield, KS), Harris Teacher's College (St. Louis,...