obituaries


Rev. Harold Eugene Williams

Rev. Harold Eugene Williams

May 26, 2026

Rev. Harold Eugene Williams, 72, of Maryville, IL, passed away Tuesday, May 26, 2026, at Barnes-Jewish Hospital.

He was born April 7, 1954, in Madison to the late Harold Everett and Nina Belle (nee Allison) Williams. Harold attended Collinsville High School, where he met the love of his life, Judy. They graduated in the spring of 1972...

Michael Patrick Forsyth, Jr.

Michael Patrick Forsyth, Jr.

May 23, 2026

Michael Patrick Forsyth, Jr., 40, of Maryville, IL, passed away on Saturday, May 23, 2026, at St. Louis University Hospital.

He was born on September 4, 1985, in Belleville, IL. He graduated from Collinsville High School, Class of 2004, and worked in the woodworking industry.

Michael enjoyed spending time fishing and was a devoted fan...

Charlyn Ann Logan

Charlyn Ann Logan

May 17, 2026

Charlyn Ann Logan, 92, of Glen Carbon, IL, passed away on Sunday, May 17, 2026, at Brightly Senior Living.

She was born May 13, 1934, in Saginaw, MI, to the late Gerald and Evelyn (Roney) Gaudreau. She was their only child.

Charlyn married Floyd E. Logan on May 1, 1954, and they shared 37 years...

Patricia A. Fleming

Patricia A. Fleming

May 15, 2026

Patricia A. Fleming, 75, of Collinsville, passed away on Friday, May 15, 2026, at Stillwater Senior Living in Edwardsville, IL.

She was born April 25, 1951, in St. Louis, MO, to the late Fred and Elsie (nee Marco) Argurieo. Patricia graduated from Laboure' High School in St. Louis with the Class of 1969. She was a member...

Barbara J. Hoffman

Barbara J. Hoffman

May 15, 2026

Barbara J. Hoffman, age 64, of Collinsville, IL, passed away on Friday, May 15, 2026, at her residence surrounded by her loving family.

She was born July 16, 1961, in East St. Louis to the late Geno Cawvey and Barbara (nee Duke) Hicks. Barbara was a 1979 graduate of Collinsville High School. She retired from Fairmount Park...

Carol Ellen Jinbo

Carol Ellen Jinbo

May 12, 2026

Carol (Semler) Jinbo, 82, of Terre Haute, Indiana, left this world peacefully on May 12, 2026, surrounded by friends and family.

Born in Connersville, Indiana and growing up in New Castle, Indiana, Carol's creativity and intelligence were evident to her parents, Marion and Fern (Hollowell) Semler as they encouraged her and her siblings to pursue their education....

Angela S. Frizzell

Angela S. Frizzell

May 12, 2026

Angela S. Frizzell, 56, of Collinsville, IL, passed away on Tuesday, May 12, 2026 after a five year battle with breast cancer.

She was born on December 29, 1969, in Fort Worth, TX to Benjamin Richard and Roberta (nee Browning) Frizzell. Angela attended Sanford Brown Business College and had worked in the travel industry for car, airline...

Mary Jane Ungerott

Mary Jane Ungerott

May 12, 2026

Mary Jane Ungerott (née Pellin), lovingly known as Jane, passed away peacefully on May 12, 2026 at her home in Avery Point Senior Living Community in Richmond, Virginia. She was 95 years old.

Born on June 25, 1930, in East St. Louis, Illinois, Jane was the daughter of the late Edward and Adele Pellin (née Baechle). A...

Roger Alexander Matthews

Roger Alexander Matthews

May 11, 2026

Roger Alexander "Alex" Matthews, 38, of Glen Carbon, IL, passed away on Monday, May 11, 2026. He was born December 25, 1987, in St. Louis, MO, to Roger and Cynthia (nee Carr) Matthews.

Alex worked as a graphic designer. He was a talented musician who could play nearly any instrument. He was a member of Generation Church...

Kathleen Marie Westbrook

Kathleen Marie Westbrook

May 7, 2026

Kathleen Marie Westbrook, 96, of Edwardsville, IL, peacefully passed away on Thursday, May 7, 2026, at La Bella of Edwardsville.

She was born on August 18, 1929, in St. Louis, MO, to the late Norman Allen Roe and Eunice Marie (nee Dorf) Gowen. Kathleen married William Erris Westbrook on October 20, 1954, and together they shared many...

Lonnie D. Smith

Lonnie D. Smith

May 6, 2026

Lonnie D. Smith, 58, of Maryville, IL, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, at his home, surrounded by his loving family.

He was born April 30, 1968, in Highland, IL, to the late James and Sandra (née Meinz) Smith.

Lonnie dedicated 20 years of service to Stupp Corporation, where he worked as a...

Carol Jeanette Holbert

Carol Jeanette Holbert

May 3, 2026

Carol Jeanette (Steele) Holbert, 94, of Glen Carbon, IL, passed away on Sunday, May 3, 2026, at Anderson Hospital in Maryville, IL.

She was born on August 4, 1931, in Granite City, IL to the late John and Ivy Steele.

Carol grew up in Granite City area. She went to Granite City High School and...

Kathryn A. Geaschel

Kathryn A. Geaschel

May 2, 2026

Kathryn "Kathy" A. Geaschel, 79, of Caseyville, IL, passed away on Saturday, May 2, 2026, at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, MO.

She was born April 28, 1947, in St. Louis, MO, to the late James and Elizabeth (née Buhalog) Daniel. Kathy was a cosmetologist for many years. She found joy in planting flowers, traveling, and, most...

Don Burdet Cochran

Don Burdet Cochran

Apr 29, 2026

Don Burdet Cochran, 85, of Glen Carbon, IL, passed away on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, at his home.

He was born October 5, 1940, in Oklahoma City, OK, to the late Harry and Edith (née Cannady) Cochran. Don graduated from East St. Louis High School in 1958 and went on to earn a bachelor's degree in Mathematics...

Thomas Ray Hoppes

Thomas Ray Hoppes

Apr 28, 2026

Thomas "Tom" Ray Hoppes, 72, of Panama, IL, passed away on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, at HSHS Holy Family Hospital in Greenville, IL.

He was born August 8, 1953, in East St. Louis, IL, to the late Ray and Lucille (née Lange) Hoppes. Tom was a proud graduate of Collinsville High School, Class of 1971, and continued...

Louis K. Halwachs, Jr.

Louis K. Halwachs, Jr.

Apr 27, 2026

Louis "Louie" K. Halwachs, Jr., 70, of Maryville, IL, passed away on Monday, April 27, 2026, at Anderson Hospital in Maryville.

He was born on January 20, 1956, in East St. Louis, IL, to the late Louis K. Halwachs, Sr. and Elizabeth (née Barr) Halwachs. Louie was a proud graduate of Assumption High School in East St....

Carol Diane Morgan

Carol Diane Morgan

Apr 26, 2026

Carol Diane Morgan, 74, of Glen Carbon, Illinois, passed away on April 26, 2026, at St. Elizabeth's Hospital in O'Fallon, IL from complications of cancer and chemotherapy.

She was born May 14, 1951, in Vandalia, IL, to the late Wilbur and Vera (nee Wright) Isbell. Carol was a proud graduate of Collinsville High School, Class of 1969....

Dennis W. Robbins

Dennis W. Robbins

Apr 26, 2026

Dennis W. Robbins, 79, of East Alton, IL, passed away on Sunday, April 26, 2026, at BRIA of Woodriver, in Wood River, IL.

He was born on November 7, 1946, to the late Edgar Robbins Jr. and Mary (née White) Robbins.

Dennis built a career as a broker in the health insurance industry, where he...

Darlene Carol Geaschel

Darlene Carol Geaschel

Apr 23, 2026

Darlene "Carol" Geaschel, 85, of Keyesport, IL passed away on Thursday, April 23, 2026, at Evercare of Breese in Breese, IL.

She was born July 4, 1940, in East St. Louis, Illinois, to the late Rodney and Orlean Katherine (nee Braundmeier) Johnson.

Carol worked in retail sales throughout her life. She enjoyed many activities -...

J. Michael Stone

J. Michael Stone

Apr 22, 2026

J. Michael Stone, 74, of Troy, IL, passed away on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, at Anderson Hospital in Maryville, IL, freeing him from the mental anguish of Alzheimer's Disease.

He was born September 2, 1951, in East St. Louis, IL, to the late Harry and Betty (née Cowley) Stone. He is survived by his siblings Gary (Toni),...