Donald Lee Eck
Jul 15, 2026
Donald (Ernie) Lee Eck, 63, of Gamaliel, AR, passed away at his residence on Wednesday, July 15, 2026.
He was born on August 28, 1962, in East St. Louis, IL, the son of William and Margie (Walker) Eck.
Don was a 1980 graduate of Collinsville High School and later graduated from Ranken Technical College, where he studied HVAC and worked in this...
Ralph William Montgomery
Jul 14, 2026
Ralph William Montgomery, beloved husband, father, and grandfather passed away peacefully at the age of 90. Born in Aurora, Illinois, on August 13, 1935, to Ralph and Hazel Montgomery, Ralph’s life was defined by his love of music and devotion to family and faith.
Raised in Cincinnati, he discovered his lifelong passion for music early, mastering the trumpet and performing with...
Deborah M. Kreider
Jul 14, 2026
Deborah M. Kreider, 79, of Collinsville, IL, passed away at her home on Tuesday, July 14, 2026.
She was born on October 11, 1946, in East St. Louis, IL, the only child of the late Philip and Viola Kreider.
Deborah was a proud graduate of St. Stephen Elementary School and Collinsville High School, Class of 1965. She dedicated many years of service...
Gary Clement Wright
Jul 5, 2026
Gary Clement Wright, 83, of Maryville, IL, passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, July 5, 2026.
Born on October 14, 1942, in Piggott, AR, Gary was the son of the late Clement Freed Wright and Pheba Jane (nee Coomer) Wright. He graduated from Collinsville High School with the Class of 1960 and went on to build a successful career...
Franklin August Voelker
Jul 4, 2026
Franklin August Voelker, age 88, of Maryville, Illinois, passed away peacefully on the morning of July 4, 2026, in his home, surrounded by his family.
Born on March 27, 1938, in Mason, Illinois, Frank was the son of the late Reinhardt Paul and Caroline (Alwardt) Voelker. He was a dedicated husband, father, grandfather, uncle, and educator whose faith and family were...
Barbara J. Henderson
Jul 3, 2026
Barbara J. Henderson, 89, of Maryville, IL, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 3, 2026, at Hitz Memorial Home in Alhambra, IL.
Born on April 2, 1937, in Harrisburg, IL, Barbara was the daughter of the late Truman and Beulah (nee Dixon) Yates. She was a proud graduate of Harrisburg High School and built a successful career working as a real...
Judith Lynn Dunne-Keefe
Jul 1, 2026
Judith Lynn Dunne-Keefe, age 78, of Collinsville, IL, born April 11, 1948 in Ashland, OH, passed away Wednesday, July 1, 2026 at Liberty Village Care Center in Maryville, IL.
Judy devoted 30 years to Collinsville Building and Loan, retiring as Vice President after a successful and respected career. She was a former member of Our Lord’s Lutheran Church, P.E.O., Collinsville Junior...
Nolan J. Von Feldt
Jun 29, 2026
Nolan J. Von Feldt, 83, of Collinsville, IL, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 29, 2026, at Eden Village Care Center in Glen Carbon, IL.
He was born on June 22, 1943, in Austin, MN, to the late Albert and Dolores (nee Meyerhofer) Von Feldt. On June 22, 1968, he married the love of his life, Era "Kathy" Paul. They shared...
Arthur "Donnie" Brewer III
Jun 28, 2026
Arthur "Donnie" Brewer III, 81, of Collinsville, IL, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 28, 2026, at Anderson Hospital in Maryville, IL.
Donnie was born on June 17, 1945, in St. Louis, MO, to the late Arthur Brewer II and Ann Theresa (De Teso) Brewer. A proud graduate of Collinsville High School's Class of 1963, he dedicated more than 42 years...
Linda Lee Mahlandt
Jun 27, 2026
Linda Lee Mahlandt, 80, of Collinsville, IL, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 27, 2026, at Missouri Baptist Hospital in St. Louis, MO.
She was born on September 6, 1945, in Hamburg, IL, to the late Loami and Eva (Hunter) Booth. On June 6, 1986, she married the love of her life, Joseph Nicholas "Nick" Mahlandt, who survives.
Linda dedicated her life...
Dominic Leo Gramaglia
Jun 25, 2026
Dominic Leo Gramaglia, 65, of Alton, IL, passed away at his residence on Thursday, June 25, 2026.
Born on May 15, 1961, in Cincinnati, OH, Dominic was the beloved son of the late Pasquale and Hazel (nee Bradhold) Gramaglia.
Dominic honorably served his country in the United States Navy where he was stationed in Antarctica in 1982 making him a member of...
Connie L. Ruckman
Jun 20, 2026
Connie L. Ruckman, 83, of Maryville, IL, passed away on Saturday, June 20, 2026, at Ever-True Meridian Village in Glen Carbon, IL.
She was born on October 24, 1942, in Nashville, TN, to the late Tillman and Mary “Honey” (nee Cox) Temple.
Connie married Michael “Mike” L. Ruckman on November 25, 1978. They shared many happy years together until his passing. A...
Linda K. McFall
Jun 18, 2026
Linda K. McFall, 80, of Collinsville, IL, passed away at her residence on Thursday, June 18, 2026.
She was born on March 23, 1946, in Springfield, MO, the daughter of the late Frank and Edith Workman Wolters.
Linda graduated from Willard High School in 1964. Throughout her school years and in her church community, she shared her love of music by singing...
Joyce Susan Day
Jun 18, 2026
Joyce Susan Day, 76, of Edwardsville, IL, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, June 18, 2026, at Anderson Hospital in Maryville, IL.
Born on July 18, 1949, in St. Charles, MO, Joyce was the daughter of the late James and Viola Bohning.
A devoted stay-at-home mom, Joyce found joy in life's simple pleasures. She enjoyed playing bingo, listening to music, and had a...
Ona Mae Witthoft
Jun 17, 2026
Ona Mae Witthoft, 83, of Glen Carbon, IL formerly of Troy, IL, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 17, 2026, at Eden Village Care Center.
She was born on August 17, 1942, in Kansas City, MO, the daughter of the late Okla “Jack” Arthur Gilbreath and Ona Agatha Douglas Gilbreath.
Ona was a graduate of Triad High School and attended Belleville Area...
Barbara Jean Zambrano
Jun 15, 2026
Barbara Jean (nee Scott) Zambrano, 85, of Glen Carbon, IL, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 15, 2026, at Eden Village in Glen Carbon.
Born on August 22, 1940, in Vandalia, IL, Barbara was the daughter of the late Donald Scott and Virginia (nee Buck) Pfile.
Barbara loved the Lord and devoted much of her life to growing in her faith, surrounding...
Gary Wayne Buehrer
Jun 9, 2026
Gary Wayne Buehrer, age 85, entered into rest on June 9, 2026, at his home in Troy, Illinois. Born in Granite City, Illinois, Gary moved to Collinsville shortly after, where he attended Collinsville schools, played football and basketball, and ran track. While the official roster listed him at an even 6 feet tall, physical evidence suggests this may have been...
Peter Ronald Bopp
Jun 4, 2026
On June 4, 2026 Peter Ronald Bopp, age 85 of Collinsville, crossed the finish line of his earthly race, and entered heaven to be with his Lord and Savior.
He was born in St. Louis on June 3, 1941, to Kathleen (nee Moore) and Peter Robert Bopp. He graduated from Edwardsville High School then enlisted in the United States Navy proudly...
John "Jake" E. Sikora
Jun 3, 2026
John “Jake” Edward Sikora, 54, of Carbondale, IL, passed away on Wednesday, June 3, 2026, at his residence in Carbondale IL.
Jake was born on December 16, 1971, in Belleville, IL to Joseph Eugene Sikora Sr. and Mary Margaret (nee Barnes) Sikora. He was a 1990 graduate of Collinsville High School and worked as a carpenter all of his life in...
Michael T. LaZella
May 26, 2026
Michael T. LaZella, 79, of Collinsville, IL, passed away on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, MO.
He was born on February 27, 1947, in St. Louis, MO, and was lovingly raised by his foster parents, Sam and Julia Knebel of Pocahontas, IL. Michael was a 1966 graduate of Greenville High School and...
