obituaries

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...

Mar 13, 2024

Almira B. Miller, age 93 of Collinsville, IL, peacefully passed away on Wednesday, March 13, 2024 at Villas of Holly Brook in Collinsville.

She was born December 22, 1930 in Erwin, TN to the late Dewey and Ethel (nee Gouge) Bryant.  She married Ernest Miller, Jr. on December 27, 1951 and he preceded her in death.

Mar 12, 2024

Bessie C. Brunkhorst, age 95 of Collinsville, IL, born June 30, 1928, in Jackson County, IL, passed away on Tuesday, March 12, 2024, in her home surrounded by family.

Bessie had so many talents, but the best one was being Ronald, Herbert, Brenda, and Norma's mother. She had many hobbies. No words can explain the greatness of...

Mar 10, 2024

Ryan D. Parrill, age 50, of Collinsville, IL, born October 30, 1973 in Belleville, IL, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 10, 2024 at St. Louis University Hospital in St. Louis, MO.

Ryan was a 1991 Collinsville High School graduate where he lettered in baseball and football. He was President of the Monogram Club.  He received a...

Mar 8, 2024

Frank "Chico" Italiano, age 89, of Collinsville, IL, born May 24, 1934 in Delianuova, Italy, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 8, 2024 at Highland Healthcare Center, Highland IL.

Chico was a retired auto repairman, having worked at the General Motors plant. He was a member of SS Peter and Paul Catholic Church and a member of...

Mar 6, 2024

Phyllis Ann Fresen, age 90 of Maryville, IL, born May 24, 1933 in Wayne City, IL, passed away on Wednesday, March 6, 2024 at Anderson Hospital.

Phyllis was a retired fourth grade elementary teacher.  She was a member of the Collinsville First United Methodist Church.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert W....

Mar 3, 2024

Cleo Smith, age 86 of Collinsville, IL passed away on Sunday, March 3, 2024 at Anderson Hospital in Maryville.

He was born a twin on May 27, 1937 in East St. Louis, IL to the late John Thomas and Rosie May (nee Morlan) Smith.  He married Barbara Fudge on September 16, 1961 and she survives. He retired...

Mar 2, 2024

Mary Kathryn Lane "Mary K" was a beloved, caring mother, grandmother, and friend. She left this world on March 2, 2024 at 80 years of age. She was born on April 3, 1943 in Elmhurst, IL to the late Raymond and Frances (nee Peterson) Fearheiley. After graduating from high school in Wilmette, IL Mary K attended Culver Stockton College.  ...

Feb 29, 2024

Joyce Elaine McCain, age 97 of Collinsville, passed away on Thursday, February 29, 2024 at Meridian Village Care Center in Glen Carbon.

She was born on February 1, 1927 in Collinsville to the late Albert and Clara (nee Ruppel) Scaggs.  She married George C. McCain on June 16, 1946 and he preceded her in death.

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Feb 27, 2024

Rita Marie Soroka, age 75 of Pocahontas, IL, born April 7, 1948 in St, Louis, MO, passed away on Wednesday, February 27, 2024 at Carlyle Health Care Center in Carlyle, IL.

Rita was a realtor for some time and then went on to do bookkeeping at an appraisal company. She was a talented seamstress and enjoyed spending...

Feb 27, 2024

Stephen A. Krause, age 77 of Collinsville, IL, passed away on Tuesday, February 27, 2024 at Anderson Hospital in Maryville, IL.

He was born August 1, 1946 in East St. Louis, IL to the late Albert and Edna (nee Bushner) Krause.  He married Kay Kramer on May 26, 1966 and she survives.

Stephen honorably served...

Feb 27, 2024

Charles "Chuck" L. Rhoads, age 86 of Collinsville, IL, born March 11, 1937 in Hillsboro, IL, passed away on Tuesday, February 27, 2024 at Alhambra Rehab & Healthcare.

Chuck was a retired civil engineer for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. He loved to work on antique cars, trucks, and tractors. Restoring his HUG truck was a...

Feb 24, 2024

Leslie Anne Roberson, age 46 of Fairview Heights, IL, born October 14, 1977 in Maryville, IL, passed away on Saturday, February 24, 2024 at at Saint Louis University Hospital.

Leslie graduated with a Master's degree in Safety Management from SIUE.  She worked as a project manager overseeing safety and OSHA guidelines for large companies, and was previously...

Feb 19, 2024

Norman Earl Hoelscher, age 86 of Collinsville, IL, born October 22, 1937 in Granite City, IL, passed away on Monday, February 19, 2024 at St. Elizabeth's Hospital in O'Fallon, IL.

Norman retired from the Carpenters Local #295 in East St. Louis, IL.  He was a member of First United Methodist Church in Collinsville, honorably served in the...

Feb 19, 2024

Roger F. Bunselmeyer, age 91 of Collinsville, IL, born December 17, 1932 in Cora, IL, passed away on Monday, February 19, 2024 at Aspen Creek of Troy surrounded by his loving family.

Mr. Bunselmeyer retired from Granite City Steel after 39 years of service.  He honorably served in the United States Army during the Korean War, was...

Feb 19, 2024

Robert "Bob" William Logsdon, age 85 of Collinsville, IL, born February 12, 1939 in Maryville, IL, passed away on Monday, February 19, 2024 at his residence surrounded by family.

Bob was a Collinsville High School graduate, Class of 1957 and attended Southern Illinois University.  He worked as a machinist and retired from Anheuser-Busch after 19 years of...

Feb 15, 2024

Miranda Leigh Bohnenstiehl, age 29 of Fairview Heights, IL, passed away on Thursday, February 15, 2024.

She was born December 21, 1994 in Granite City, IL to Joseph and Tammy (nee Cooper) Bohnenstiehl.  She graduated from Belleville East High School, Class of 2013.  She was an avid soccer player and played in college.  Miranda's two daughters were...

Feb 14, 2024

Randy Paul Rock, age 76 of Edwardsville, IL, passed away on Wednesday, February 14, 2024 at University Care Center in Edwardsville with his family by his side.

He was born October 28, 1947 in Granite City, IL, the only son to the late Hilbert and Norma (nee Niehaus) Rock.  He married Janis Surette on November 17, 1984...

Feb 12, 2024

David Lee Durham, age 90 of Collinsville, IL, born June 30, 1933, in West Frankfort, IL, passed away on Monday, February 12, 2024, at Brightly Senior Living in Glen Carbon, IL.

He served in the United States Army from 1953 to 1955. He then went on to work at Cerro Copper and Brass until he retired in...

Feb 10, 2024

Paul L. Kraegenbrink, age 76, of Troy, IL, born on August 27, 1947, in Glen Carbon, IL, passed away at Anderson Hospital in Maryville, IL, on Saturday, February 10, 2024.

He was a Collinsville High School graduate of 1965. Paul worked in hospitality as a front desk clerk for many hotels in the area. He enjoyed model...