obituaries


Michelle Ann Noll

Michelle Ann Noll

Feb 25, 2023

Michelle Ann Noll, age 54 of Edwardsville, IL, passed away on Saturday, February 25, 2023 at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, MO after a hard fought battle with pulmonary fibrosis that progressed quickly.  Her loving husband and children were by her side.

Michelle was born in Belleville, IL on January 9, 1969 to the late Lawrence Edward...

Era Kathy Von Feldt

Era Kathy Von Feldt

Feb 23, 2023

Era "Kathy" Von Feldt, age 78 of Collinsville, IL, born December 30, 1944 in East St. Louis, IL, passed away on Thursday, February 23, 2023 at Eden Village Care Center in Glen Carbon, IL.

Kathy was a retired assistant manager with the Schnucks Bakery Department in Collinsville.  She was a member of SS Peter & Paul Catholic...

Michael J. Campbell

Michael J. Campbell

Feb 21, 2023

Michael James Campbell, age 44 of Edwardsville, IL, passed away on Tuesday, February 21, 2023 at his residence.

Michael was born July 12, 1978 in Dallas, TX to James and Laura (nee Hughes) Campbell.  He attained his bachelor's and MBA from DePaul University in Chicago, IL graduating Honors with High Distinction.  During his undergraduate studies, he earned...

Rev. Lawrence E. Meinzen

Rev. Lawrence E. Meinzen

Feb 21, 2023

Rev. Lawrence E. Meinzen, age 97 of Troy, IL, born December 2, 1925 in Nagercoil, South India, passed away into the arms of Jesus Christ on Tuesday, February 21, 2023 at his residence surrounded by family.

Lawrence was a retired teacher, missionary in India and South Africa, and a pastor in the United States.  He was a...

John R. Gibson, Jr.

John R. Gibson, Jr.

Feb 19, 2023

John R. "Buddy" Gibson, Jr., age 83 of Glen Carbon, IL, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 19, 2023 at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, MO surrounded by his family.

He was born on June 2, 1939 in Lebanon, TN to the late John R. Gibson Sr. and Ruth Ann (nee Witt) Gibson.  He was raised in...

Dema Faye Weinacht

Dema Faye Weinacht

Feb 15, 2023

Dema Faye Weinacht, age 92 of Collinsville, IL, passed away on Wednesday, February 15, 2023 at Anderson Hospital in Maryville, IL.

She was born on May 27, 1930 in E. St. Louis, IL to the late Herman and Lottie (nee Northcut) Dressel.  In her younger years, she worked for the former Burger Chef and Newberry's Department Store...

Edward A. Balling

Edward A. Balling

Feb 15, 2023

Edward A. Balling, age 74 of Maryville, IL born December 7, 1948 in Chicago, IL, passed away on Wednesday, February 15, 2023 at Anderson Hospital in Maryville.

Edward retired as a GIS Specialist/Cartographer after 44 years of service to the federal government. He was an Army Veteran, and he was an active member of the Knights of...

Whitney Brooke Zavaglia

Whitney Brooke Zavaglia

Feb 14, 2023

Whitney Brooke (Enlow) Zavaglia, age 39, of Maryville, IL, born March 11, 1983, in Conroe, TX, went to be with Jesus on Tuesday, February 14, 2023, at Mercy Hospital in St. Louis, MO.

She formerly worked as a patient care coordinator at St. Luke's Hospital in Chesterfield, MO, and in the Ob/Gyn Clinical Research Department at Washington...

Nancy L. Willett

Nancy L. Willett

Feb 12, 2023

Nancy L. Willett, age 92 of Collinsville, IL, born February 6, 1931 in Collinsville, passed away at 8:43 p.m. on Sunday, February 12, 2023 at Anderson Hospital in Maryville, IL.

Nancy was a 1948 Collinsville High School graduate.  She attended Coiffure Beauty School in Belleville, IL attaining her beautician's license and worked in the field for 22...

Edward J. Palmisano, Jr.

Edward J. Palmisano, Jr.

Feb 8, 2023

Edward J. Palmisano, Jr., age 76 of Collinsville, IL, born July 8, 1946 in St. Louis, MO, passed away on Wednesday, February 8, 2023 at his residence with family by his side.

Edward honorably served in the U.S. Army.  He was a retired horse trainer from Fairmont Park Racetrack, loved betting the horses, going to casinos and...

Nan Marie Chitwood

Nan Marie Chitwood

Feb 7, 2023

Nan Marie Chitwood, age 62 of St. Jacob, IL, born November 27, 1960 in Belleville, IL, passed away on Tuesday, February 7, 2023 at Aspen Creek of Troy in Troy, IL.

Nan was a retired executive assistant for a financial company.  She enjoyed crafting, home décor and water skiing in her younger years.

She was...

Keith Allen Singleton

Keith Allen Singleton

Feb 6, 2023

Keith Allen Singleton, age 52 of St. Jacob, IL, formerly of Granite City and Highland, passed away on Monday, February 6, 2023, at Evelyn's House in Creve Coeur, MO.

Keith was born on June 18, 1970 in Breese, IL, the son of the late Lester and Mary (nee Sackett) Singleton.  He graduated Highland High School in 1988,...

Dolores J. Polson

Dolores J. Polson

Feb 3, 2023

Dolores J. Polson, age 92 of Collinsville, IL, born November 2, 1930 in Granite City, IL, passed away on Friday, February 3, 2023 at Caseyville Nursing & Rehab.

Dolores was a retired bookkeeper for Lombardi Interiors and later worked at the Wooden Bench in Lebanon, MO.  She was a former member of St. Elizabeth Catholic Church and...

Dolores Cox

Dolores Cox

Feb 1, 2023

Dolores Cox, age 90 of Collinsville, IL, born September 21, 1932 in Collinsville, passed away on Wednesday, February 1, 2023 at University Care Center in Edwardsville, IL.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Don Cox; and parents, Fred and Rosemary (nee Verharst) Best.

She is survived by her son, Kurt Jentsch of Collinsville;...

Lucille Schneider Berendy

Lucille Schneider Berendy

Jan 31, 2023

Lucille Schneider Berendy, age 94 of Hilton Head Island, SC, formerly of Knoxville, TN, passed away on Tuesday, January 31, 2023 at Village Cove Assisted Living in Hilton Head Island.

She was born at home on June 27, 1928, near Lenzburg, IL to the late Herman and Johanna (nee Schrage) Schneider.    Lucille and her husband, Frank, were...

Robert Anderson, Sr.

Robert Anderson, Sr.

Jan 30, 2023

Robert "Bob" Anderson, Sr., age 65 of Caseyville, IL, born October 4, 1957 in Wood River, IL, passed away on Monday, January 30, 2023 at his residence.

Bob retired from the Edwardsville Street Department after 43 years of service.  He enjoyed woodworking, collecting treasures, fishing, hanging at "The Foxhole" and watching the sunrise.

He was...

Fred Tosi

Fred Tosi

Jan 30, 2023

Fred Tosi, age 86 of Collinsville IL, born April 14, 1936 in Collinsville, IL, passed away suddenly on Monday, January 30, 2023, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in O'Fallon, IL.

Fred retired from Granite City Steel after 40+ years of service. He was an avid gardener, hunter, and fisherman. Fred also enjoyed cruising in his 1968 Lincoln that...

Bobby Gene Smith

Bobby Gene Smith

Jan 28, 2023

Bobby Gene Smith, age 66 of Marine, IL, passed away on Saturday, January 28, 2023 at his residence with his family by his side.

Bobby was born on August 25, 1956 in Murray, KY to the late Billie Gene and Doris Irene (nee Oliver) Smith. He graduated Jefferson High School in 1974, Indiana University in 1980, and...

Charles H. Lozier

Charles H. Lozier

Jan 28, 2023

Charles H. "Chuck" Lozier, age 67, of Collinsville, IL, passed away peacefully at his home with his family by his side on January 28, 2023.

He was born May 21, 1955 in Granite City to the late Harold and Virginia (nee Klenc) Lozier of Maryville.

Chuck was a loving husband and father.  He was an...

Harriett L. Hinds

Harriett L. Hinds

Jan 23, 2023

Harriett L. Hinds, age 95, died on January 23, 2023 at her home with her family by her side.

Beloved wife of retired Chief Master Sergeant Clyde Hinds.  Very loving mother to Sharon (Terry) Chatkin, Ronald C. (Leigh Ann) Hinds, and Kathryn L. (Terry) Scheibal.  Devoted grandmother to Megan C. (Tim) Hurt.  Also beloved grandmother to Kelli...