obituaries
Kimberly Ann Inman
Oct 30, 2024
Kimberly Ann Inman, 52 of Maryville, IL, born August 11, 1972 in St. Louis, MO, passed away on Wednesday, October 30, 2024 at Anderson Hospital.
Kim was very hard-working, dedicated, and selfless in all her life endeavors. Her greatest joy in life came from being a Mom to her son Andrew who was her pride and joy....
Melba Christine Ballew
Oct 29, 2024
Melba Christine Ballew, 89, of Maryville, IL, born December 19, 1934, in Taskee, MO, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 29, 2024, at Anderson Hospital in Maryville, IL.
Melba retired after 34 years of service as a telephone operator for AT&T. She was a longtime member of the Telephone Pioneers of America and Bethel Baptist Church in...
Deborah F. Bohnenstiehl
Oct 28, 2024
Deborah Francis Bohnenstiehl (nee Hermsmeyer), February 13, 1971 - October 28, 2024.
Debbi lived most of her life in Collinsville, IL. She attended Holy Cross Lutheran School, Collinsville, IL and went on to get a teaching aide certificate. Debbi worked for the school districts in Collinsville and Dupo, IL. She was married to Eric Bohnenstiehl and had...
Dennis Richard Dalton
Oct 25, 2024
Dennis Richard Dalton, age 82 of Glen Carbon, IL, formerly of Collinsville, born February 8, 1942 in East St. Louis, IL, passed away on Friday, October 25, 2024 at Meridian Village Care Center.
Dennis retired from Cahokia District #187 where he worked as a physical education teacher at Wirth/Parks Middle School. He was a member of St....
Cheryl Frances Cyrus
Oct 22, 2024
Cheryl Frances Cyrus, age 80 of Troy, IL, born on March 30, 1944, in Huntington, West Virginia, passed away on Tuesday, October 22, 2024, at Memorial Hospital in Belleville, Illinois.
Cheryl graduated from South High School in Columbus, Ohio, Class of 1962. She married U.S. Army Lieutenant Colonel (Retired) Abraham Frederick Cyrus III on September 3, 1966,...
Shirley Belle Townley
Oct 22, 2024
Shirley Belle Townley (nee Pearcy), 65 of Wood River, IL, born on July 18, 1959 in Cabool, MO, passed away on Tuesday, October 22, 2024 at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, MO.
Shirley was a 1978 graduate of Houston High School in Houston, MO and 1996 graduate of Lewis and Clark Community College.
She was...
Mary Louise Borri
Oct 21, 2024
Mary Louise Borri, age 87 of Glen Carbon, IL, born July 6, 1937 in Ava, IL, peacefully passed away on Monday, October 21, 2024 at Addington Place of Edwardsville with her family by her side.
Mary was a lifelong and former member of Bethel Baptist Church in Caseyville and recently joined St. James Lutheran Church in Glen...
Joshua A. Shasteen
Oct 16, 2024
Joshua A. Shasteen, age 45 of Potosi, MO, formerly of Collinsville, IL, peacefully passed away on Wednesday, October 16, 2024 at Mercy Hospice South – de Greef House in St. Louis, MO surrounded by his family.
He was born June 13, 1979 in Maryville, IL to the late Dennis and Carolyn (nee Bono) Shasteen. He graduated from...
Gerald Frederick Spencer
Oct 14, 2024
Gerald Frederick Spencer passed away on October 14, 2024. Jerry will be greatly missed by his wife, children, grands, family, and friends who loved him. He was born in Centralia, Illinois, to Opal Marie Garland and Gerald Glenwood Spencer on March 13, 1949. He was married to Ellen Aline McMackin Spencer for 30 years, who will miss him always....
Thomas Reed Elkin Ii
Oct 14, 2024
Thomas "Tommy" Reed Elkin II, age 53 of Alton, IL, born April 23, 1971 in Jefferson City, MO, passed away on Monday, October 14, 2024 at his residence.
Tommy worked as a lead call center representative for HGS. He loved photography, dogs (especially his canine companion Hopper), computer gaming, and graphic design. Over the years he has...
Bonnie Mae Metcalf
Oct 13, 2024
A Proverbs 31 Woman
Bonnie Mae Metcalf, age 96 of Maryville, IL, born May 9,1928 in East St. Louis, IL, peacefully passed away on Sunday, October 13, 2024 in her home.
Bonnie was a member of First Baptist Church Maryville, and a former member of the Lansdowne Baptist Church in East St. Louis where she...
Michael A. Lemler
Oct 10, 2024
Michael A. Lemler, age 71, of Collinsville, IL, passed away at his residence on Thursday, October 10, 2024.
He was born on December 27, 1952, in East St. Louis, IL to the late Andrew and Jessie (nee Surber) Lemler.
Michael served in the United States Army. He attended Collinsville High School and later attained his...
Bernard L. Kunz
Oct 5, 2024
Bernard (Bernie) L. Kunz, age 91 of Collinsville, IL, passed away on Saturday, October 5, 2024 at Anderson Hospital in Maryville, IL.
He was born February 25,1933 in Donnellson, IL to the late John and Audrey (nee Prickett) Kunz. He married JoAnn Rosenthal on November 16,1957 and she survives.
Bernie honorably served in the United...
Matthew T. Pope
Oct 3, 2024
Matthew T. Pope, age 41 of Collinsville, IL, peacefully passed away on Thursday, October 3, 2024 at his residence surrounded by his family.
He was born September 25, 1983 in St. Louis, MO to Wayne Pope and Vickie Greer. He graduated Collinsville High School, Class of 2002, and worked for the Laborers' Union Local 44 as a...
Michael R. Ruger
Sep 23, 2024
Michael R. Ruger, age 69 of Collinsville, IL, born September 10, 1955 in Flora, IL, left this earth after 12:00 a.m. on September 23, 2024. He is no longer bound by his failing body and no longer suffering. As many of you know, he was diagnosed with Posterior Cortical Atrophy, a rare form of Alzheimer's, at the age of...
Virginia Mary Stephens
Sep 23, 2024
Virginia Mary Stephens (92), passed away in her sleep on Monday, September 23, 2024 at Hitz Memorial Home in Alhambra, IL.
Born on July 3, 1932 in Highland, IL. In 1950, Virginia graduated from Collinsville High School. She worked in administration for the Federal Government. After (over 30 yrs), she retired from Scott Air Force Base. As...
Mark Howard Blanton
Sep 16, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Mark Howard Blanton, born on February 14, 1963. Mark passed away peacefully at his home in Collinsville, IL on September 16, 2024.
A frequent volunteer and loyal friend to many, Mark dedicated his career to Eckmann Irrigation & Equipment – Farm in Collinsville, where his hard...
Robert E. Dellamano
Sep 8, 2024
Robert Earl Dellamano, age 96 of Collinsville, IL, born September 20, 1927 in Collinsville, peacefully passed away on Sunday, September 8, 2024 surrounded by his family.
Robert graduated as valedictorian from his elementary school, Holy Cross Lutheran School, as well as Collinsville High School, Class of 1945 where he was also the recipient of the American Legion...
Martin Lee Norton
Sep 2, 2024
Martin Lee Norton, age 73 of Naples, FL was born May 21, 1951 in Kewanee, IL, passed away on September 2, 2024 at his residence surrounded by his extended family.
Marty graduated from Neponset High School in Illinois in 1969. On October 19, 1994, he married Tamara (née Weiland) Norton, with whom he shared nearly 30 years...
Kathy E. Pratto
Sep 1, 2024
Kathy E. Pratto, age 70 of Collinsville, IL, born February 20, 1954, in Alton, IL, passed away on Sunday, September 1, 2024, at Memorial Hospital East in Shiloh, IL.
Kathy was a retired billing specialist for Pro Ann Golf in St. Louis, MO. She loved gardening, being poolside, and spending time with her friends and family.
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