obituaries


Mark P. Renaud

Mark P. Renaud

May 2, 2024

Mark P. Renaud, age 60, of Collinsville, IL, born October 8, 1963 in Metropolis, IL, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 2, 2024 at Anderson Hospital in Maryville, IL.

Mark spent the last 35 years happily employed in the computer industry, most recently as a Cyber Security Engineer for CC Global Partners in St. Louis, MO..

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Shirley Cuff

Shirley Cuff

Apr 23, 2024

Shirley Mae Cuff, age 95 of Collinsville, IL, born April 14, 1929 in East St. Louis, IL, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 23, 2024 at Stillwater Senior Living & Memory Care in Edwardsville, IL surrounded by her loving family.

Shirley was an East St. Louis High School graduate, Class of 1947.  After her marriage, she was...

Raymond E. Hasty, Sr.

Raymond E. Hasty, Sr.

Apr 21, 2024

Raymond E. Hasty, Sr., age 87, of Troy, IL, born January 20, 1937 in Flat River, MO, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 21, 2024 at Anderson Hospital in Maryville, IL.

Raymond was a past police officer and a former Chief of Police in Maryville.  After retirement, he worked for the Triad Community Unit #2 School District...

John Gail Golden

John Gail Golden

Apr 21, 2024

John Gail Golden, age 79 of Maryville, IL, formerly of Decatur, IL, born August 29, 1944 in Washington, MO, passed away on Sunday, April 21, 2024 at his residence surrounded by his family.

John loved his Lord Jesus and sharing life with family and friends.  He found much joy in supporting his grandkids' activities in person and...

John Robert Mccarty

John Robert Mccarty

Apr 21, 2024

John Robert McCarty, age 80, of Edwardsville, IL, born April 18, 1944 in Paris, IL, passed away on Sunday, April 21, 2024 at his residence.

John graduated from Lawrenceville Township High School in Lawrenceville, IL. He was an Air Force veteran and earned a graduate degree at the University of Illinois – Champaign and a master's degree...

Curtis France

Curtis France

Apr 20, 2024

Curtis Swope France, age 91, of Marine, IL, born November 19, 1932 in McCutchanville, IN, passed away peacefully on Saturday April 20, 2024 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in O'Fallon, IL.

Curtis was retired, having worked over 20 years as a Logistics Specialist for TSAR-COM of the U.S. Government. He also served in the United States Air Force...

Arthur Frank Slinkard

Arthur Frank Slinkard

Apr 20, 2024

Arthur F. "Frank" Slinkard, age 83, of Glen Carbon, IL, born July 18, 1940 in Scott County, MO, passed away peacefully on April 20, 2024 at Meridian Village Care Center in Glen Carbon, IL.

Frank joined the U.S. Army after high school. He spent 3 years in the army, two of those were in Okinawa, Japan. After...

Cynthia Gail Bub

Cynthia Gail Bub

Apr 19, 2024

Cynthia "Cindy" Gail Bub, age 72 of Collinsville, IL, born March 22, 1952 in Gary, IN, peacefully passed away on Friday, April 19, 2024 at Barnes-Jewish Hospital with her loving family by her side.

Cindy was a Collinsville High School graduate, Class of 1970.  She attained an Associate Degree from Southwestern Illinois College in Physical Therapy and...

Kenneth Clarence Heller

Kenneth Clarence Heller

Apr 18, 2024

Kenneth Clarence Heller, age 86 of Collinsville, IL, born September 18, 1937 in Maryville, IL, passed away on Thursday, April 18, 2024 at University Care Center in Edwardsville, IL.

Kenneth was a retired Teamsters freight engineer.  He honorably served in the United States Army and was a member of SS Peter & Paul Catholic Church in Collinsville....

William Wayne Queen, Sr.

William Wayne Queen, Sr.

Apr 16, 2024

William Wayne Queen, Sr. age 76 of Collinsville, IL, born February 22, 1948 in St. Louis, MO, peacefully passed away on Tuesday, April 16, 2024 surrounded by his loving family.

William retired from Diversified Contractors as a construction truck driver and a concrete finisher.  He honorably served in the United States Army.

He was preceded...

Shirley A. Flinn

Shirley A. Flinn

Apr 15, 2024

Shirley "Mema" Flinn (nee Ridgeway), age 77 of Highland, IL, born February 6, 1947 in East St. Louis, passed away peacefully on April 15, 2024 surrounded by her family.

After raising her three daughters, Shirley went back to school and earned a BS in Elementary Education.  She was a retired elementary teacher from Cahokia School District. After...

Eldon Eugene Klein

Eldon Eugene Klein

Apr 13, 2024

Eldon Eugene Klein, age 92 of Collinsville, IL, born November 15, 1931 in Greenville, IL, passed away on Saturday, April 13, 2024 at Baylor Scott & White The Heart Hospital in Plano, TX with family by his side.

Eldon graduated from Collinsville Township High School in 1949 and soon after was drafted and honorably served in the...

James Kirkman Franklin, Jr.

James Kirkman Franklin, Jr.

Apr 12, 2024

James Kirkman Franklin, Jr., age 73 of Troy, IL, born May 19, 1950 in Peoria, IL, passed away on Friday, April 12, 2024 at Anderson Hospital in Maryville.

James retired from Nooter Corporation in St. Louis, MO as a master welder and shop steward, and the Boilermakers local 27. He honorably served in the United States Army...

Kenneth Charles Kretzer

Kenneth Charles Kretzer

Apr 11, 2024

Kenneth Charles Kretzer, age 83 of Maryville, IL, passed away on Thursday, April 11, 2024 at Anderson Hospital.

He was born September 27, 1940 in East St. Louis, IL to the late Charles and Emma (nee Stevens) Kretzer. He honorably served in the United States Air Force Reserves for six years. Kenneth worked for 38 years at...

Edward Donald Wortman

Edward Donald Wortman

Mar 28, 2024

Edward Donald Wortman, age 69 of Collinsville, IL, born April 16, 1954 in East St. Louis, IL, passed away on Thursday, March 28, 2024 at Memorial Care Center in Belleville, IL.

Edward was a 1972 graduate of Greendale High School.  He worked in the construction industry as a mechanical estimator until retiring.  He loved watching NASCAR and...

Michael A. Borowy

Michael A. Borowy

Mar 28, 2024

Michael A. Borowy, age 75 of Collinsville, IL, born February 21, 1949 in East St. Louis, IL, passed away on Thursday, March 28, 2024 at his residence.

Michael was a retired brewer from Anheuser Busch Brewery in St. Louis. He loved to golf, BBQ, fish and was a huge fan of the St Louis Cardinals. He also...

Betty Jean Perry

Betty Jean Perry

Mar 21, 2024

Betty Jean "Jeannie" Perry, age 90 of Collinsville, IL, passed away on Thursday, March 21, 2024 at her residence surrounded by her family.

She was born October 1, 1933 in Durham, NC, the only child to the late Oscar and Margaret (nee Curry) Rigsbee.

Jeannie was a retired secretary from the University of Carolina.  She...

Eula Mae Berry

Eula Mae Berry

Mar 20, 2024

Eula Mae Berry, age 94 of Collinsville, IL, passed away on Wednesday, March 20, 2024 at Anderson Hospital in Maryville, IL.

Eula was born February 17, 1930 on the bluffs of the Mississippi River in Degognia Township, Jackson County, Illinois, to the late John & Lelia (nee Smith) Choate. She grew up in southern Illinois and was...

Roy Lane Jenkins

Roy Lane Jenkins

Mar 20, 2024

Roy Lane Jenkins, age 80 of Glen Carbon, IL, passed away on Wednesday, March 20, 2024 at St. Mary's Hospital in St. Louis, MO.

He was born September 5, 1943 in St. Louis, MO, the first born of the late Hubert & Edith (nee Matlock) Jenkins.  He grew up in Madison, IL but spent the last 65...

Rosemarie T. Archangel

Rosemarie T. Archangel

Mar 19, 2024

Rosemarie T. Archangel, age 93 of Glen Carbon, IL, formerly Maryville, IL, peacefully passed away on Tuesday, March 19, 2024 at her residence.

She was born November 3, 1930 in St. Louis, MO, the only child to the late John and Louise (nee Bechtold) Archangel.  She attained her undergraduate degree from Fontbonne University in St. Louis and...