obituaries

Apr 18, 2023

Anna Marie (nee Cunningham) Czech, age 89 of Collinsville, IL, peacefully passed away on Tuesday, April 18, 2023 at Mercy Rehab and Care Center in Swansea, IL surrounded by family.

She was born August 11, 1933 in East St. Louis, IL to the late Edward and Matilda (nee Barker) Cunningham.  Friends and family lovingly knew her as...

Apr 17, 2023

Gregory "Greg" Lee Craft, age 62 of Collinsville, IL, passed away on Monday, April 17, 2023 at his residence surrounded by his loving family.

He was born on April 7, 1961 in East St. Louis, IL to the late Cecil and Patricia (nee Kreider) Craft.

Greg was a Collinsville High School graduate, Class of 1979. ...

Apr 16, 2023

Dennis T. Hamilton, age 80 of Edwardsville, born August 25, 1942, in East St. Louis, passed away on Sunday, April 16, 2023 at Edwardsville Care Center surrounded by family.

Dennis served in the National Guard until 1963. He earned his Bachelor of Science from Washington University in 1974, where he earned the T.S. Elliott Award.  He worked...

Apr 15, 2023

Teresa Mary Gili, age 58 of Collinsville, IL, born February 24, 1965, in Belleville, passed away on Saturday, April 15, 2023, at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, MO surrounded by family.

She was a 1983 Collinsville High School graduate and was the organizer for the class reunions.  She attained her bachelor's degree from Webster University and worked...

Apr 6, 2023

Maxey Lee Barnett, age 81 of Collinsville, IL, born April 7, 1941 in East St. Louis, IL, passed away on Thursday, April 6, 2023 at his residence surrounded by family.

Maxey was a Collinsville High School graduate, Class of 1959.  He worked as a pattern maker for American Steel Foundry and then went on to be the...

Apr 6, 2023

James H. Desper, age 86 of Collinsville, IL, passed away on Thursday, April 6, 2023 at his residence with family by his side.

James was born in Maryville, IL on October 22, 1936 to the late Joseph and Louise (nee Adams) Desper.  He married Delores "Dee" J. Cooper on March 8, 1958 and she preceded him in...

Apr 5, 2023

Joseph "Joey" Roscoe Johnson, age 34 of Collinsville, IL, born May 12, 1988, in Granite City, IL, passed away on Wednesday, April 5, 2023 at his residence.

Joey attended Collinsville High School and studied law enforcement at Southwestern Illinois College.  He worked as a security guard at FanDuel Sportsbook and Horse Racing in Collinsville.  He was an...

Mar 29, 2023

Walter H. Unger, age 80 of Maryville, IL, born July 31, 1942 in East St. Louis, IL, passed away on Wednesday, March 29, 2023 at Liberty Village Care Center in Maryville.

Walt retired after 45+ years of service from Boeing Corporation (previously McDonnell Douglas) as a software engineer/computer programmer.  He earned his Bachelor's Degree from Southern Illinois...

Mar 27, 2023

Carol Kay Storm, age 83 of Collinsville, IL, born December 2, 1939 in East St. Louis, IL, passed away on Monday, March 27, 2023 at Anderson Hospital in Maryville, IL.

Carol was a retired insurance sales agent.  She worked many years at Minnigerode Agency in Fairview Heights, IL, and also volunteered at Anderson Hospital in Maryville, IL. ...

Mar 26, 2023

Janet Ann (nee Dieu) Slater, age 74 of Collinsville, IL, born May 29, 1948 in East St. Louis, IL, passed away on Sunday, March 26, 2023 at her residence surrounded by family.

She was a Collinsville High School graduate, Class of 1966, and National Honor Society member.  A member of First Baptist Church of Collinsville, sang in...

Mar 24, 2023

Bernard "Bernie" Mayer Landau, age 91 of Springfield, MO, passed away on Friday, March 24, 2023 at his residence.

Bernie was born in St. Louis, MO on November 20, 1931 to the late Max Bernard and Annabelle (nee Westermann) Landau.  He retired from the U.S. Army as a Lieutenant Colonel after 29 years of service. He was...

Mar 22, 2023

Eric Jason Doty, age 37 of Maryville, IL, passed away on Wednesday, March 22, 2023 at Saint Louis University Hospital.

He was born on August 22, 1985, in St. Louis, MO to George "Skip" and Lori (nee Braeutigam) Doty. He was a graduate of Collinsville High School, Class of 2003, and attained his Masters in Business Administration...

Mar 13, 2023

Aaron Christopher Berta, age 34 of Swansea, IL, born April 11, 1988 in Granite City, IL, passed away on Monday, March 13, 2023 at Anderson Hospital in Maryville, IL.

Aaron worked in hospital maintenance.  He was a member of Holy Cross Lutheran Church in Collinsville. He enjoyed spending time with his son. His hobbies included reading, caring...

Mar 9, 2023

Roland Michael Henry, Jr (Mike) was born in St. Louis, MO to Roland and Berta Muldrow Henry, on March 6, 1961 at St. Mary's Hospital at 1:00AM.

His education began at Laclede Elementary School and continued at Gundlach Elementary. He graduated with honors from University City High School.

He began his work career at Dolgin's...

Mar 8, 2023

David Emery Peverly, age 82 of Troy, IL, passed away on Wednesday, March 8, 2023 at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, MO surrounded by his family.

David was born on November 29, 1940 in Decatur, IL to the late Joseph and Doris Isabel (nee Ferrill) Peverly.  He honorably served 21 years in the United States Coast Guard...

Mar 7, 2023

Kenneth W. Weil, age 71 of Edwardsville, IL, born December 8, 1951 in East St. Louis, IL, passed away on Tuesday, March 7, 2023 at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, MO.

Ken attained his bachelor's degree in finance from the University of Illinois and continued to Dun & Bradstreet.  He later worked as a loan officer until...

Mar 5, 2023

Robert Louis McGuire, age 83 of Collinsville, IL, born March 15, 1939 in East St. Louis, IL, passed away on Sunday, March 5, 2023 at St. Elizabeth's Hospital in O'Fallon, IL.

Robert graduated from Collinsville High School, Class of 1957.  He retired from the City of Collinsville Wastewater Treatment Plant.  He was an avid deer hunter, enjoyed...

Mar 4, 2023

Randy McDonald, age 65 of Maryville, IL, born September 11, 1957 in Alton, IL, passed away on Saturday, March 4, 2023 at Elmwood Nursing & Rehab in Maryville.

Arrangements are pending.

Feb 28, 2023

Deborah Theresa Bowers, age 75 of Alhambra, IL, passed away on Tuesday, February 28, 2023 at the Alhambra Rehab and Healthcare Center.

Deborah was born on May 18, 1947 in Pana, IL to the late Louis and Josephine (nee Donaldson) Dewerff.  She graduated from Nokomis High School and worked as a sales consultant in the Jewelry Department...

Feb 27, 2023

John Anthony Rice, Jr., age 80 of Collinsville, IL, born July 11, 1942 in East St. Louis, IL, passed away on Monday, February 27, 2023 at his residence.

John was a proud retired union electrician for IBEW Local #309. He served in the U.S. Army, and was in the Bowling Hall of Fame in Arlington, TX for...