obituaries

Aug 2, 2024

Christopher Sean Acton, age 39 of St. Louis, MO, passed away on Friday, August 2, 2024 at St. Louis University Hospital.

He was born August 14, 1984 in Red Bud, IL, to Bennie E. Acton, Jr. and the late Betty L. (nee Gerlach) Acton. He graduated from Sparta High School, Class of 2002, and went on to...

Jul 31, 2024

Todd M. Evers, age 60, of Collinsville, IL, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 31, 2024 at Brightly Senior Living in Mascoutah, IL, surrounded by his family after a hard-fought battle with brain cancer.

Todd was born on January 26, 1964 in East St. Louis, IL, to the late Bernard and Betty (nee Karrer) Evers. He graduated...

Jul 26, 2024

James Michael Knabe, age 66 of Collinsville, IL, born January 3, 1958 in Granite City, IL, passed away on Friday, July 26, 2024 at Anderson Hospital in Maryville, IL surrounded by his family.

James was an electronic engineer at EDF Group (former Bick Group).  He enjoyed his work, horse racing, and music.  Most of all he loved...

Jul 18, 2024

Anita Joan (nee Roth) Hischke, born on January 4, 1938 in Kirkwood, MO, passed away peacefully on July 18, 2024 in Collinsville, IL.

She served God in many and various ways: As an LMCS pastor's wife she used her artistic abilities and love of God to serve the churches her husband pastored. As a mother she faithfully...

Jul 18, 2024

Gail Catherine (nee Herr) Bryant, age 81 of Collinsville, IL, born February 8, 1943 in East St. Louis, IL, passed away on Thursday, July 18, 2024 at Anderson Hospital in Maryville.

Gail retired from the St. Clair County Court House where she worked for many years in the secretarial field.  She also worked for L.E. Smith Jewelers...

Jul 17, 2024

Terry Michael Bub, age 81 of Pontoon Beach, IL, born June 21, 1943 in St. Louis, MO, passed away on Wednesday, July 17, 2024 at his residence surrounded by family.

He retired from Fairmont Park Racetrack as an assistant mutual manager.  He was a member of SS Peter & Paul Catholic Church in Collinsville, enjoyed golfing, and...

Jul 16, 2024

Herbert "Herb" Leslie Koonce, Sr. age 80 of Collinsville, IL, born March 17, 1944 in St. Louis, MO, transitioned to his Savior's care on Tuesday, July 16, 2024 at St. Elizabeth's Hospital in O'Fallon, IL.

Herb retired from the Collinsville Library after many years of service working in maintenance.  He was a hard worker and served the...

Jul 13, 2024

Howard R. Gibson, age 85 of Glen Carbon, IL passed away surrounded by his family on Saturday, July 13, 2024 at his home.

He was born April 27, 1939 in Lees Summit, MO to the late Frank and Helen (nee McAnally) Gibson. He married Georgia Ramirez on April 29, 1961 and she survives.

Howard honorably...

Jul 12, 2024

Clarence "Bud" A. Crowder, age 84 of Collinsville, IL, born April 6, 1940 in St. Louis, MO, passed away on Friday, July 12, 2024 at Memorial Hospital in Belleville, IL.

He was preceded in death by his wife of 50 years, Marilyn (Fritschle) Crowder; and parents, Clarence John Crowder and Gertrude (Varwig) Crowder.

Surviving are...

Jul 7, 2024

Martha "Marie" Stiens, age 93 of Addington Place in Collinsville, IL, born August 2, 1930 in Collinsville, passed away on Sunday, July 7, 2024 in hospice care at Anderson Hospital in Maryville.

Marie worked many years as an accountant and office manager of Potter Electric Signal Company, LLC.  She enjoyed traveling around the world, including travel to...

Jul 4, 2024

Donna Sue Nelson, age 69 of Maryville, IL, born September 29, 1954 in St. Louis, MO, passed away on Thursday, July 4, 2024 at Cambridge House in Maryville.

Donna loved to play solitaire and bingo but most of all she cherished the time spent with her family and grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by...

Jul 3, 2024

Neil Kolling, age 79 of Maryville, IL, died peacefully at home on July 3, 2024.

He was born on April 23, 1945 in Alton, IL.  He graduated in 1963 from Collinsville High School.  Neil was the "Chief Kahok" his junior and senior year.  He performed the Flaming Hoop Dance at several of his class reunions which delighted...

Jun 30, 2024

Carole Aline Cardinal, age 74 of Troy, Illinois, passed away June 30, 2024 after a long illness, leaving behind a legacy of love, compassion, strength, and cherished memories. Married August 22, 1970, she was the devoted wife of Gerald "Jerry" Cardinal and a loving mother to Kelli (Michael) Lafin of Oswego, Illinois, and Jason (Lyndsay) Cardinal of Granite City,...

Jun 28, 2024

Thomas Franklin Woodward, age 92 of Maryville, IL, born January 23, 1932, in Berwyn, IL, passed away on Friday, June 28, 2024, at his residence surrounded by his family.

Thomas graduated from Morton East High School in Cicero, IL, in 1949. He went on to study at the Illinois Institute of Technology, graduating in 1958, as well...

Jun 27, 2024

Robert L. Dailey, age 82 of Collinsville, IL, peacefully passed away on Thursday, June 27, 2024, with his family by his side.

Robert was born in East St. Louis, IL. He was the owner of Bob's Refrigeration in Collinsville, IL. He was always working and meticulous when it came to doing any job. He was a proud...

Jun 26, 2024

Shirley May Grimm, age 94 of Collinsville, IL, peacefully passed away on Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at Anderson Hospital in Maryville.

She was born May 22, 1930 in Collinsville to the late Howard Sr. and Elsa (nee Boesenberg) Hough, the only daughter of their three children.  She married her high school sweetheart Don Grimm on September 8,...

Jun 24, 2024

Anita Ramirez, age 73, of Highland, IL (formerly of Collinsville), born May 12, 1951 in East St. Louis, IL, passed away in Collinsville, IL on Monday, June 24, 2024 with her family at her side.

Anita was a 1970 graduate of East St. Louis High School. She was a retired employee of Rural King in Highland, having...

Jun 22, 2024

Martha "Joan" Gossett, age 87 of Maryville, IL, born on August 24, 1936, in West Lebanon, IN, passed away on Saturday, June 22, 2024, at Anderson Hospital in Maryville, IL with her family by her side.

Joan worked at Eastern Illinois University in various capacities. She was a member of Wesley United Methodist Church in Charleston, IL....

Jun 16, 2024

Marie Emma Ohanian, age 87 of Collinsville, IL, born December 2, 1936, in St. Louis, MO, passed away on Sunday, June 16, 2024, at her residence surrounded by family.

Marie was a graduate of the former St. Theresa Academy in East St. Louis.  She retired from First Bank in O'Fallon, Illinois, as the head teller.  Marie was...

Jun 12, 2024

James Timothy "Tim" Hyde, age 56 of Caseyville, IL, born November 3, 1967 in St. Louis, MO, passed away on Wednesday, June 12, 2024.

Tim worked as an inspector in the plastics industry.  He enjoyed hanging out with his family.

He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Ollie (nee Logan) Hyde; and...