Michael J. Keefe
Aug 10, 2026
Michael J. Keefe, 81, of Collinsville, IL, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 10, 2026, at Memorial Hospital in Belleville, IL.
Michael was born January 10, 1945, in East St. Louis, IL, the son of the late Henry and Eda Mae (nee Klapp) Keefe.
A lifelong learner, dedicated public servant, and proud veteran, Michael devoted much of his life to serving others—through...
Walter "Bud" J. Geaschel
Aug 10, 2026
Walter J. “Bud” Geaschel, 87, of Keyesport, IL, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 10, 2026, at Liberty Village in Maryville, IL. He was born on August 29, 1938, in Caseyville, IL, to the late Charlotte Clara (nee Rekolt) and Walter Nicholas Geaschel.
Bud loved his profession as a carpenter and was a long standing member of Locals #169, #295 and...
Janet Marie Boerm
Aug 10, 2026
Janet Marie Boerm, 82, of Collinsville, IL, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 10, 2026, at her residence, surrounded by her loving family.
Janet was born on September 3, 1943, in East St. Louis, IL, to the late Lester and Louise (nee Ross) Hall. She worked as a supervisor for AARP for more than 20 years before retiring.
Janet was a kind...
Kelley Christine Wilke
Aug 10, 2026
Kelley Christine Wilke, 57, of Collinsville, IL, passed away at her residence on Monday, August 10, 2026. She was born December 20, 1968, in St. Louis, MO, to Richard and Carol (nee Biggs) Schroeder.
Kelley was a graduate of Incarnate Word Academy. She worked as an Evidence and Investigation Clerk at the Collinsville Police Department, where she was dedicated to serving...
Dorothy M. Frey
Aug 9, 2026
Dorothy M. “Toy” Frey, 90, of Collinsville, IL, passed away on Sunday, August 9, 2026, at Evervella of Swansea.
She was born January 5, 1936, in East St. Louis, IL, the only child of the late Arthur Jr. and Dorothy (nee Weber) Cooper. Dorothy married Melvin “Mel” Frey on April 5, 1959, and together they shared 56 years of marriage until...
Mary Ann Gray
Aug 9, 2026
Mary Ann Gray, 88, of Collinsville, IL, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 9, 2026, at Anderson Hospital in Maryville, IL.
She was born December 25, 1937, in Cincinnati, OH, to the late Wilbur and Verna (nee Schildknecht) Heien.
Mary Ann was a 1956 graduate of St. Teresa Academy in East St. Louis, IL. She had worked as a hostess and secretary...
James Robert Teichgraeber
Aug 7, 2026
James Robert Teichgraeber, age 71, of Collinsville, IL, passed away Friday, August 7, 2026, at Barnes Hospital in St. Peters, MO. He was born March 13, 1955, in East St. Louis, IL.
James graduated from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville and worked as an X-ray technician. He also enjoyed a 15-year career as a casino dealer at Harrah’s Casino.
James had a love...
Robert A. Cummins
Aug 6, 2026
Robert A. Cummins, 74, of Edwardsville, IL, passed away on Thursday, August 6, 2026, at Anderson Hospital in Maryville, IL.
He was born on October 18, 1951, in East St. Louis, IL, the son of the late James and Genevieve (Walogorski) Cummins.
Robert was self-employed in the construction industry for many years. He was known for his strong work ethic and the...
David Nelson Wentzel
Aug 5, 2026
David Nelson Wentzel, 65, of Maryville, IL, passed away on Wednesday, August 5, 2026, at Stillwater Senior Living in Edwardsville.
He was born on October 23, 1960, in St. Louis, MO, to Harlan and Irene (née Wolf) Wentzel.
David was a 1978 graduate of Collinsville High School. He later earned a vocational degree and worked as a draftsman in the manufacturing industry....
Harold William Waymire
Aug 2, 2026
Harold William Waymire, 97, of Collinsville, IL, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 2, 2026, at Liberty Village in Maryville, IL.
He was born on May 6, 1929, in St. Louis, MO, to the late Harold Monroe Waymire and Katherine (née Elder) Jolley.
Harold proudly and honorably served his country in the United States Navy. Following his military service, he built a...
Barbara Ann Alvarez
Jul 31, 2026
Barbara Ann Alvarez, age 92, of Collinsville, IL, born October 13, 1933 in East St. Louis, IL, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 31, 2026 at Parc Provence in Creve Coeur, MO.
Barbara devoted her life to her family as a loving homemaker. She loved gardening, painting, dogs and animals of all kinds, and especially treasured time spent with her family....
Charlotte K. Digue
Jul 29, 2026
Charlotte K. Digue, 88, of Troy, IL, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 29, 2026, at Anderson Hospital in Maryville, IL.
She was born on September 4, 1937, in Edwardsville, IL, the daughter of the late Charles and Agnes (nee Davis) King.
Charlotte dedicated her career to working as an accountant and bookkeeper for the Civil Service. In her free time, Charlotte...
Billy Joe McEwen
Jul 28, 2026
Billy Joe McEwen, 85, of Caseyville, IL, passed away Tuesday, July 28, 2026, at Memorial Hospital in Belleville, IL.
He was born June 6, 1941, in Bruceton, TN, to the late Ernest and Ethel (nee Milton) McEwen.
Billy dedicated his life to the horse racing industry, doing what he loved most. A respected horse trainer and owner, he began his career in...
Glenn William Boushard
Jul 26, 2026
Glenn William "Bill" Boushard, 79, of Collinsville, IL passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 26, 2026, at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, MO.
Glenn was born on February 27, 1947, in East St. Louis, IL, to the late Clement Earl and Marcella (Travis) Boushard. On June 14, 1968, he married the love of his life, Donna Dollar, and together they shared...
John Joseph Quatto
Jul 26, 2026
John Joseph “Jack” Quatto, 94, of Collinsville, IL, passed away peacefully on July 26, 2026, in his hometown, surrounded by his family.
Born April 13, 1932, in Collinsville, he was the son of the late John F. Quatto and Jennie (Ubaudi) Quatto. A lifelong resident, Jack attended Ss. Peter & Paul Catholic Church and its grade school and graduated from Collinsville...
Dennis Charles Hermanson
Jul 25, 2026
Dennis Charles Hermanson was born to Warren “Hermie” and Delores (nee Murno) Hermanson in Belleville, IL on April 10, 1959. The Hermansons eventually had five children, Dennis smack dab in the center. He was a textbook middle child: a pair of older and younger brothers and sisters to book end his place in the family. Go-along to get-along, type B,...
Timothy Harold Buettner
Jul 23, 2026
Timothy Harold Buettner, 67, of Collinsville, IL, passed away on Thursday, July 23, 2026, at St. Louis University Hospital, surrounded by his loving family.
He was born on May 29, 1959, in East St. Louis, IL, to Franklin and Ruth (Steffenhag) Buettner.
Tim graduated from Collinsville High School in 1977. He retired from Phillips Interior and Exterior in Freeburg, IL, after 45...
Jolie Eileen Boeger
Jul 22, 2026
Jolie Eileen Boeger, 73, of Maryville, IL, passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday, July 22, 2026, with her loving husband by her side.
She was born on September 27, 1952, in Bloomfield, NE, to the late John and Elaine (Basta) Wagner. On May 15, 1982, she married the love of her life, Donald Boeger, who survives.
Jolie devoted more than...
Albert Wayne Supp III
Jul 19, 2026
Albert Wayne Supp III, 71, of Granite City, IL, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Sunday, July 19, 2026, at Missouri Baptist Hospital in St. Louis, MO.
He was born on September 21, 1954, in Terre Haute, IN, to the late Albert Wilson Supp Jr. and Mary Louise (Brown) Supp.
Albert worked for many years as a master mechanic...
Lela Anne Cook
Jul 16, 2026
Lela Anne Cook, 78, of Troy, IL, passed away on Thursday, July 16, 2026, at Anderson Hospital in Maryville, IL.
She was born on January 28, 1948, in Kingsville, TX, to the late Otto Carl Benhart Broderhausen and Lela Faye (Sharp) Broderhausen.
Lela married Kenneth "Ken" Cook on March 22, 1974. They shared many happy years together until his passing in 2021.
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