Philip Russell, Jr.
Jun 24, 2023
Philip Roundy Russell, Jr., age 51, of Glen Carbon, born December 3, 1971, in Beverly, MA, passed away on Saturday, June 24, 2023, at his home.
Phil proudly served in the Army and National Guard for 21 years, with three enlistments. He earned many rewards and medals during his time serving our country. Phil also earned his...
William Lacey Crake
Jun 23, 2023
William L. Crake, age 92, of Maryville, born January 21, 1931, in East St. Louis, passed away on Friday, June 23, 2023 at Liberty Village in Maryville.
William graduated from Palmyra High School in 1948. He earned his degrees at LaGrange College in 1950, and University of Missouri-Columbia in 1957. William also served in the Air Force...
Edna T. Grench
Jun 21, 2023
It is with great sadness that Edna T Malmberg-Grench has moved on from this world. Her 92 years were filled with civil service and devotion to family, friends, and the communities she lived in. Edna passed away on Wednesday June 21, 2023 at Liberty Village Care Center in Maryville, IL.
Edna was an amazing woman; she worked...
Marcine Lemke
Jun 15, 2023
Marcine Lemke, age 87 of Glen Carbon, IL, born April 17, 1936 in Mt. Sterling, IL, passed away on Thursday, June 15, 2023 at Meridian Village Care Center in Glen Carbon.
Marcine was a retired teacher after 25 years with the Hazelwood School District. She attained her Master's Degree in Education, was a very avid reader, and...
Robert Phillip Vogt
Jun 15, 2023
Robert Phillip Vogt, age 81, of Collinsville, born April 2, 1942 ("42 42") in St. Louis, MO, passed away on Thursday, June 15, 2023, at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, MO.
Robert was a 1960 Collinsville High School graduate. He retired from Collinsville Fire Department as the captain after 30 years of service. He honorably served in...
Sandra Renee Hammett
Jun 12, 2023
Sandra Renee Hammett, age 60 of Collinsville, IL, born September 17, 1962 in Belleville, IL, passed away on Monday, June 12, 2023 at her residence surrounded by her loving family.
Sandra was a 1980 Collinsville High School graduate. She worked as a paralegal for the past 30+ years and was currently employed at Hepler Broom Law Firm...
Daniel David Morss
Jun 11, 2023
Daniel David Morss, age 33 of Caseyville, IL, passed away on Sunday, June 11, 2023 after a lengthy battle with addiction.
Danny was a graduate of Bunker Hill High School. He worked as a laborer in construction. He was a loving father, son and brother.
Throughout his journey, Danny loved his family and God. Danny...
Shirley Esther Baxter
Jun 11, 2023
Shirley Esther Baxter, age 84 of Collinsville, IL, passed away on Sunday, June 11, 2023 at Anderson Hospital in Maryville, IL.
She was born on February 28, 1939 in Jacksonville, IL to the late Herman and Dorothy (nee Hiler) Clayton. Shirley retired from Walmart where she worked at the O'Fallon location as a sales associate. She enjoyed...
Samuel Joseph Millatti
Jun 10, 2023
Samuel Joseph Millatti, age 83 of Troy, IL, born August 26, 1939 in East St. Louis, IL, passed away on Saturday, June 10, 2023 at Anderson Hospital in Maryville, IL.
Sam was a 1957 Cahokia High School graduate. He retired from Granite City Steel after 40 years of service. He honorably served in the U.S. Marine Corps,...
Sarah Auld Barnett
Jun 10, 2023
Sarah Auld Barnett, age 72 of Collinsville, IL, born March 8, 1951 in Missoula, MT, passed away on Saturday, June 10, 2023 at her residence.
Sarah was the owner of Pursenickedy. She was very talented making jewelry and purses, painting, knitting, embroidery and many more handcrafted items. She attained her Master of Business Administration from Webster University. ...
Kathleen Margaret Merrick
Jun 9, 2023
Kathleen Margaret Merrick, age 71, of Troy, IL passed away on Friday, June 9, 2023 at Evelyn's House in Creve Coeur, MO.
Born December 7, 1951 in Dubuque, IA to Leonard and Margaret (Schulte) Gartner. She married Donald James Merrick on September 8, 1973 in Dubuque, IA. Donald survives Kathleen.
Kathleen was a 1970 graduate...
Marlene Christina Schildroth
Jun 6, 2023
Marlene Christina Schildroth, age 77 of Maryville, IL, born July 31, 1945 in St. Louis, MO, passed away on Tuesday, June 6, 2023 peacefully at her home with her family by her side.
She was a 1963 graduate of St. John the Baptist High School in St. Louis, MO. She married the love of her life, Gerald...
Frederick A. Poddig
Jun 4, 2023
Frederick A. Poddig, age 76 of Glen Carbon, IL, born June 4, 1947 in East St. Louis, IL, peacefully passed away on Sunday, June 4, 2023 at Memorial Care Center in Belleville, IL.
Frederick was a retired gas line inspector for the former Laclede Gas Company. He was a Vietnam Army Veteran, an avid WW II reenactor,...
Paul Muniz
May 31, 2023
A respected voice that carried through classrooms, ball fields and airwaves around the St. Louis area has now reached heaven. Paul A. Muniz, 72, of Collinsville, IL was received by his loving God Wednesday, May 31, 2023 at Christian Hospital Northeast, St. Louis, MO. Paul was born November 24, 1950 in East St. Louis, IL.
After graduating...
Betty Christensen
May 30, 2023
Betty C. (Bahnks) Christensen, age 93, of Collinsville, IL, formerly of Moline, IL, born August 31, 1929, in Rock Island, IL. passed away on Tuesday, May 30, 2023, at her residence Addington Place of Collinsville.
Betty was a 1946 Graduate of Geneseo High School. She married Robert C. Christensen (deceased 2014) on October 8, 1948. She held...
Dorothy Joyce Oberdieck
May 30, 2023
Dorothy Joyce (nee Wendler) Oberdieck, age 85 of Glen Carbon, IL, born January 27, 1938 in Collinsville, IL, passed away on May 30, 2023 at her apartment at Meridian Village Memory Care.
Dot was a retired homemaker, and previously was a classified ads manager for the Collinsville Herald Journal. She was the first teller that St. Louis...
Frances Olbrich
May 30, 2023
Frances Elaine (nee Blackwell) Olbrich, age 92 of Glen Carbon, IL, passed away on Tuesday, May 30, 2023 at her residence surrounded by her family.
She was born August 1, 1930 in East St. Louis, IL; the daughter of the late Stephen Roy and Flossie Ellen (nee Cory) Blackwell. She married Robert "Bob" Wesley Olbrich on November...
Portia Jean Bailey
May 27, 2023
Portia Jean Bailey, age 81 of Maryville, IL, passed away on Saturday, May 27, 2023 at Christian Hospital Northeast in St. Louis, MO.
She was born March 25, 1942 in Redfield, AR to the late Ralph and Reva (nee Pike) Blevins. She married Herschel "Bud" Bailey on October 16, 1993 and he survives.
Portia worked...
Leslie Ann Bone
May 23, 2023
Leslie Ann Bone, age 39 of Glen Carbon, IL, passed away on Tuesday, May 23, 2023 at her residence surrounded by family and close friends.
She was born July 8, 1983 in Farmington, MO to Gary and Charlotte (nee Boyer) Bone. She attended Kaskaskia College in Centralia, IL then Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. She married David Paul...
Charles "Sonny" D. Crepps, Jr.
May 23, 2023
Charles D. "Sonny" Crepps Jr., age 85, of Lebanon, IL, born December 8, 1937 in Collinsville, IL, passed away on Tuesday, May 23, 2023 at his residence.
Charles was a 1955 graduate of Collinsville High School and retired from the Navy after 20 years of service. He was later employed as an electrician by Conoco/Phillips 66. He...
