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Michael Viviano

Michael Viviano

May 31, 2022

Michael Joseph Viviano, age 68 of Collinsville, IL, born October 1, 1953 in East St. Louis, IL, passed away on Tuesday, May 31, 2022 at Evelyn's House in Creve Coeur, MO.

Mike was a 1971 Collinsville High School graduate.  He worked as a hairstylist at California Styles in Collinsville for many years.  He had a laugh that...

Albert Anderson

Albert Anderson

May 30, 2022

Albert Anderson, age 83 of Glen Carbon, IL, born December 22, 1938 in St. Louis, MO, passed away on Monday, May 30, 2022 at his residence.

Albert was a retired custodian from Anderson Hospital in Maryville, IL.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Albert and Alice Beatrice (nee Clark) Anderson; and his wife,...

Grace B. Schiber

Grace B. Schiber

May 26, 2022

Grace B. Schiber, age 90, of Maryville, IL, born March 29, 1932 in Troy, IL, passed away surrounded by her family on May 26, 2022.

Grace was the former owner of the Lolli Pop Shoppe in Collinsville and was also employed as a jewelry sales representative at the Jewel Box in Troy, IL. Those who knew her...

Richard Harold Harris

Richard Harold Harris

May 23, 2022

Richard Harold Harris, age 75 of Collinsville, IL born July 19, 1946 in St. Louis, MO, passed away on Monday, May 23, 2022 at his residence.

Richard retired after 23 years of service as an electrician from the Ford Motor Company.  He was a Navy veteran, having served on the USS Forrest Royal.  He enjoyed hunting, fishing,...

Anna Marie Eckert

Anna Marie Eckert

May 22, 2022

Anna Marie Eckert, age 98, of Glen Carbon, IL, formerly of Collinsville, has finally achieved her goal of entering Heaven.  On Sunday May 22, 2022, while holding the hand of her loving grandson Tim, Anna left this earth to join her husband Lewis in Heaven.

Anna was born on August 30, 1923, the daughter of Edward and...

Frank Allen Pendleton

Frank Allen Pendleton

May 22, 2022

Frank Allen Pendleton, age 71 of Troy, IL, born September 8, 1950 in East St. Louis, IL, passed away on Sunday, May 22, 2022 at his residence surrounded by family.

Frank was part of the first graduating class of the new Collinsville High School Greenwood Campus.  He was a retired carpenter having worked for several companies over...

Michael Charles Smiley

Michael Charles Smiley

May 22, 2022

Michael Charles Smiley, passed away at his home in San Diego, CA surrounded by family and great music on Sunday, May 22, 2022. He was aged 78.

Michael was born on September 24, 1943, the son of Ardell and Helen ( née Theby ) Smiley.

Although he insisted he was a well-mannered angel growing up...

Joseph Micheal Klopfer

Joseph Micheal Klopfer

May 21, 2022

Joseph "Mike" "Jugbutt" Micheal Klopfer, age 75, of Troy, IL, born September 12, 1946, in Alton, IL, passed away on Saturday, May 21, 2022 at his residence with his family by his side.

Mike was a retired Linesman for Illinois Bell after 31 years of service. He was the Chief Starter for Gateway Drag Strip for seven...

Robert Jacob Davis

Robert Jacob Davis

May 18, 2022

Robert "Bob" J. Davis, age 87 of Collinsville, IL, formerly of Caseyville, IL, born July 21, 1934 in Mt. Olive, IL, passed away on Wednesday, May 18, 2022 at Meridian Village Care Center in Glen Carbon.

Bob retired from Kitchenland in Edwardsville as a kitchen designer.  He was an Army Veteran, past President and lifetime member of...

Mary Darlene Parker

Mary Darlene Parker

May 17, 2022

Mary Darlene Parker, age 86 of Collinsville, IL passed away on Tuesday, May 17, 2022 at Evelyn's House in St. Louis, MO.

Mary was born on May 21, 1935 in East St. Louis, IL to the late Ivan and Annie (nee Stovall) Richardson.  She married Charles Parker and devoted her life to her family.  She was a...

Cassandra Jean Brady

Cassandra Jean Brady

May 12, 2022

Cassandra Jean Brady, age 36, of Caseyville, IL, born May 11, 1986 in Springfield, IL, passed away on Thursday, May 12, 2022 at St. Mary's Hospital in Clayton, MO.

Cassandra was a 2004 Collinsville High School graduate.  She worked as a secretary and was a member of Navigation Church in Collinsville.  She was very involved with her...

Evan Carleton Willnow

Evan Carleton Willnow

May 12, 2022

Evan Carleton Willnow, 58, died Thursday, May 12, after a three-year battle with brain cancer.  He died peacefully in his home in Collinsville with his family at his side.

Evan was born in Jefferson City on March 27, 1964.  He moved to St. Louis two years later, where he attended University City schools, graduating from University City...

Kenneth Alan Kober

Kenneth Alan Kober

May 12, 2022

Kenneth Alan Kober, age 74, of Collinsville, IL passed away on Thursday, May 12, 2022 at St. Louis University Hospital.  He was a loving son, husband, father, brother, uncle, grandpa, and friend.

Ken was born February 6, 1948 in Benton Harbor, MI to John and Eunice (nee Buenger) Kober and was baptized into Christ on March 14,...

Marvin Theel

Marvin Theel

May 11, 2022

Marvin Edward Theel, Sr. age 81 of Collinsville, IL, passed away on Wednesday, May 11, 2022 at his residence.  He was a Korean Army War Veteran.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Otto Emil and Louisia Mary (nee Kluck) Theel; wife, Edith May (nee Heuser) Theel; four sisters:  Roberta Theel, Mary Ann Sphar, Carol Smith...

Thomas Armin Richter

Thomas Armin Richter

May 11, 2022

Thomas Armin Richter, born April 22, 1946 in Belleville, IL died of natural causes on May 11th at his home at Addington Place in Collinsville, IL. A graduate of Southern Illinois University Edwardsville and Belleville Township High School, Tom began his finance career in St. Louis, MO. Mr. Richter spent the majority of his career working with the finance...

Ruth Shirley Kopp

Ruth Shirley Kopp

May 9, 2022

Ruth Shirley Kopp, asleep in Jesus on May 9, 2022 at the age of 76.

Ruth was born June 26, 1945 in St. Louis, MO to the late Walter and Viola (nee Heidbrink) Kopp.  She was a retired teacher having taught in the Ferguson Florissant School District.  She was a member of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in...

Tony Franklin Huff

Tony Franklin Huff

May 9, 2022

Tony Franklin Huff, age 62 of Collinsville, IL, born April 28, 1960 in East St. Louis, IL, passed away on Monday, May 9, 2022 at his residence.

Tony was a 1978 Collinsville High School graduate.  He and his wife, Sue, are the owners/operators of T.F.H. Construction, Ltd in Collinsville.  He enjoyed hunting, fishing, boating, and watching his...

Robert Dean Mcmillin

Robert Dean Mcmillin

May 8, 2022

Robert Dean McMillin, age 68 of Troy, IL, born January 18, 1954 in Decatur, IL, passed away on Sunday, May 8, 2022 at his residence surrounded by family.

Robert was a 1972 Mt. Zion High School graduate.  He attained his Bachelor of Science in Construction Management from Bradley University and Master of Science in Industrial Engineering from...

Judith Rae O'Laughlin

Judith Rae O'Laughlin

May 5, 2022

Judith "Judy" Rae O'Laughlin, age 82 of St. Jacob, IL, passed away on Thursday, May 5, 2022 at Anderson Hospital in Maryville, IL.

Judy was born on March 24, 1940 in East St. Louis, IL to the late Robert Stevens and Lillian "Jean" (nee McLaughlin) Cunningham.  She married Tommy O'Laughlin on January 13, 1962 and they had...

Terry Lee Thielemann

Terry Lee Thielemann

May 4, 2022

Terry Lee Thielemann, age 68 of Swansea, IL, born July 3, 1953 in Centreville, IL, passed away on Wednesday, May 4, 2022 at Memorial Hospital in Belleville, IL.

Terry enjoyed the outdoors and had a passion for leather tooling.  He loved being with and around family and get togethers.

He was preceded in death by...