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Shirley Mae Weinacht

Shirley Mae Weinacht

Dec 7, 2023

Shirley Mae Weinacht, age 90 of Collinsville, IL, passed away on Thursday, December 7, 2023 at St Elizabeth's Hospital in O'Fallon, IL surrounded by family.

She was born October 23, 1933 to the late Howard and Bessie nee Godier Sipole, the only daughter of three children.  She met the love of her life, Laverne "Vern" George Weinacht...

Floyd Eason

Floyd Eason

Dec 7, 2023

Floyd Eason, age 89 of Troy, IL, passed away on Thursday, December 7, 2023, at his home surrounded by family.

He was born March 23, 1934, in Hornbeak, TN to the late Earnest and Mary, nee Long, Eason.

On his 19th birthday, he met the love of his life, Dixie Jean, nee Imogene, at the...

Margaret Alice Murphy

Margaret Alice Murphy

Dec 7, 2023

Margaret "Tina" Alice Murphy, age 66 of Springfield, IL, born December 1, 1957, in Springfield, IL, passed away on Thursday, December 7, 2023, at Anderson Hospital in Maryville, IL.

Tina was a beloved mother and grandmother. She enjoyed gardening, shopping, and had a deep love for dogs.

She was preceded by her husband, Nicholas John...

Leighton Eric Morris

Leighton Eric Morris

Dec 2, 2023

Leighton Eric Morris, age 78 of Collinsville, IL, born June 23, 1945 in East St. Louis, IL, passed away on Saturday, December 2, 2023 at his residence surrounded by his family.

Eric was the former owner/operator of L.E. Morris & Associates Insurance Agency in Collinsville.  He enjoyed hunting, fishing, golfing, and walking on the beach.  When his...

Judith Marie Wegrzyn

Judith Marie Wegrzyn

Dec 1, 2023

Judy Marie Wegrzyn, age 79 of Edwardsville, IL, born February 23, 1944 in East St. Louis, IL, passed away on Friday, December 1, 2023 at Stillwater Senior Living in Edwardsville, IL.

The daughter of the late Jerry and Isabelle (Neeham) Lehan.

Survived by her husband of 57 years, William (Weggy) Wegrzyn and children Lynda Wegrzyn...

Elmer Louis Burstadt

Elmer Louis Burstadt

Nov 24, 2023

Elmer Louis Burstadt, age 95 of Collinsville IL, received his heavenly crown on November 24, 2023.

Elmer was a Collinsville High School graduate, and honorably served in the United States Army at the end of World War II.

He retired from Union Electric in St. Louis, MO, where he worked as an electrical design draftsman...

Kevin Lee Grimes

Kevin Lee Grimes

Nov 24, 2023

Kevin Lee Grimes, aged 67, of Maryville, IL, born on November 2, 1956, in East St. Louis, IL, peacefully passed away on Friday, November 24, 2023, at Mercy Hospital in St. Louis, MO.

A proud 1974 graduate of Collinsville High School, Kevin committed over 50 years of his life to being the owner/operator of Collinsville Air Conditioning...

Elise Meier Jackson

Elise Meier Jackson

Nov 21, 2023

Elise Meier Jackson, age 84 of Collinsville, IL, born May 21, 1939 in Collinsville, peacefully passed away on Tuesday, November 21, 2023 at Collinsville Nursing & Rehab.

Elise was a Collinsville High School graduate, Class of 1957.  She married John Jackson on May 14, 1960 and they enjoyed 47 years of marriage until he passed away in...

Robert Eugene Rickett

Robert Eugene Rickett

Nov 19, 2023

Robert "Bob" Eugene Rickett, age 80 of Collinsville, IL, born May 3, 1943 in Altamont, IL, passed away on Sunday, November 19, 2023 at Edwardsville Care Center.

Bob had worked in sales his whole career, retiring as a project manager for ABB.  He loved horseracing, Illini basketball, playing golf, and most of all spending time with his...

Sarah Elizabeth Goebl

Sarah Elizabeth Goebl

Nov 19, 2023

Sarah Elizabeth "Betty" Goebl, née Abernathy, died at the age of 83 with family at her side. She is survived by her daughters Shelly Goebl-Parker and Julie Goebl; their partners Jon Parker and John Olivio; her loving grandchildren Isaac Parker, Clara Parker and Isabella Olivio; her sisters Grace McKee, Marjorie Przestzelski and Dorothy Bartlett; and brother, Raymond Abernathy.

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Judith Ann Oller

Judith Ann Oller

Nov 16, 2023

Judith Ann Oller, age 83 of Collinsville, IL, born September 7, 1940, passed away on Thursday, November 16, 2023 at St. Louis University Hospital.

Judith retired from the Collinsville Township Assessor's Office after 20+ years of service as a deputy assessor.  She was an avid St. Louis Cardinals Baseball fan and an amazing cook.  She was an...

Paul Eugene Zellner

Paul Eugene Zellner

Nov 13, 2023

Paul Eugene Zellner, 79, of Collinsville, IL, born February 10, 1944, in East Orange, NJ, peacefully passed away Monday, November 13, 2023, at his residence after a courageous battle with lung cancer and COPD.

Paul honorably served in the United States Navy from 1962 to 1966. He spent the majority of his professional career working in brokerage/trust...

Sara Jane Giddings

Sara Jane Giddings

Nov 12, 2023

Sara Jane Giddings, age 87 of Maryville, IL, born August 12, 1936, in East St. Louis, IL, peacefully passed away on Sunday, November 12, 2023, at her residence surrounded by family.

Sara was a secretary for Collinsville Community Unit School District 10 until her retirement at age 65. She enjoyed needlepoint and quilting, as well as spending...

Randall William Vangilder

Randall William Vangilder

Nov 9, 2023

Randall "Randy" William Van Gilder, age 67, of Lafayette, LA, formerly of Granite City, IL, born November 1, 1956 in Granite City, IL, passed away peacefully at his residence in Lafayette on Thursday, November 9, 2023.

Randy was a retired employee of the Granite City Park District where he worked as a landscaper for 37 years. He...

Gary Lee Mann

Gary Lee Mann

Nov 7, 2023

Gary Lee Mann, age 66 of Maryville, IL, born November 27, 1956 in Granite City, IL, passed away on Tuesday, November 7, 2023 at Anderson Hospital in Maryville.

Gary graduated from Granite City South High School.  He worked for the Maryville Public Street Department as a laborer for 15 years.  He enjoyed camping and trips with his...

Barbara Suzanne Ligibel

Barbara Suzanne Ligibel

Nov 6, 2023

Barbara Suzanne Ligibel, age 48 of Collinsville, IL, born on January 18, 1975 in Belleville, IL, passed away on November 6, 2023 at her residence.

Barbie was a loving mother, grandmother, sister, daughter and a cherished friend whose radiant spirit touched the lives of everyone she knew. Barbie loved her grandchildren and never stopped talking about them....

Christopher Howard Allison

Christopher Howard Allison

Nov 5, 2023

Christopher Howard Allison, age 63 of Maryville, IL born February 7, 1960 in East St. Louis, IL, passed away peacefully on the morning of November 5, 2023 in Maryville, IL.

Chris celebrated life through family. He was the sage and beloved patriarch of a much-loved extensive and blended family. He was always ready with a kind word,...

Patricia L. Scoggins

Patricia L. Scoggins

Nov 4, 2023

Patricia "Pat" L. Scoggins, age 81 of Collinsville, IL, born June 18, 1942 in St. Paul, MN, peacefully passed away on Saturday, November 4, 2023 at her residence surrounded by family.

Pat started her working career in 1976 with State Bank and was employed with them until 1998.  She then went onto work for FCB Banks in...

Annette Tennant

Annette Tennant

Nov 3, 2023

Annette "Anne" Tennant, age 83, of Maryville, IL, born October 4, 1940 in Cadiz, KY, passed away on Friday, November 3, 2023 at DePaul Hospital in St. Louis, MO.

Anne cherished family and greatly enjoyed visiting them, and especially so with her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She stayed home to raise her boys, lovingly nurturing them in...

Dave Alan Busch

Dave Alan Busch

Nov 3, 2023

Dave Alan Busch, age 74 of Highland, IL, passed away on Friday, November 3, 2023 at St. John's Hospital in Springfield, IL. He was born April 29, 1949, in Highland, IL to the late Arthur and Lillian (Carter) Busch.

Davey was preceded in death by his brothers Darrell Busch, Duane Busch, and Dennis Busch, and his sister...