obituaries
Alan H. Shurtz
May 3, 2022
Alan H. Shurtz, age 78 of Collinsville, IL, born February 11, 1944 in Gary, IN, passed away on Tuesday, May 3, 2022 at his residence surrounded by family.
Alan was the former owner/operator of the Razor Royal in Belleville, IL for over 40 years. He graduated from DuQuoin High School and attended Barber College in Decatur, IL. ...
Elizabeth Ann Cyganowicz
May 1, 2022
Elizabeth Ann Cyganowicz passed away at Liberty Village on May 1, 2022 in Maryville, Illinois with her loving husband by her side. Elizabeth was an exceptionally loving wife, mother, daughter, sister, aunt, niece and friend. Elizabeth was adored by everyone she met.
After marrying the love her life, James on February 4, 1967, she received her degree...
Lorraine T. Henson
Apr 30, 2022
Lorraine T. Henson age 88, of Fairmont City, IL, passed away on Saturday, April 30, 2022, at Edwardsville Care Center in Edwardsville, IL.
Lorraine was born on August 1, 1933 in East St. Louis, IL to the late Frank and Frances (nee Kinkel) Skaro. She retired from Sears after 30 years of service as a sales clerk,...
Gene Richard Catalpa
Apr 25, 2022
Gene Richard Catalpa, beloved husband, father, and papa, age 78, of Collinsville, IL, born November 13, 1943 in East St. Louis, IL, entered eternal life on April 25, 2022 with his loving family surrounding him.
Gene graduated from Collinsville High School in 1961. After earning a Bachelor of Science degree at SIUE, he went on to teach...
Bernice Joyce Stroud
Apr 20, 2022
Bernice Joyce Stroud, age 83 of Collinsville, IL, passed away on Wednesday, April 20, 2022 at Liberty Village Care Center in Maryville, IL.
Bernice was born on October 29, 1938 in Pilot Grove, MO to the late William and Helen (nee Meyer) Eichelberger. She married the love of her life, James "Jim" Perley Stroud on February 16,...
Martha Lieda Ripple
Apr 14, 2022
Martha Lieda Ripple, age 83 of Maryville, IL passed away on Thursday, April 14, 2022 at Anderson Hospital in Maryville surrounded by family.
She was born on January 21, 1939, in Lithuania to the late Albert and Ida (nee Zalyn) Wanagat. She came to the United States in 1951. Martha met her loving husband, Bernard "Bernie" Ripple...
Ronald Eugene Nichols
Apr 13, 2022
Ronald Eugene Nichols, age 59 of Edwardsville, IL, born February 26, 1963 in Granite City, IL, passed away on Wednesday, April 13, 2022 surrounded by family.
Ron was a 1981 Collinsville High School graduate. He loved to fish and BBQ. He was a talented guitarist, artistic and enjoyed painting.
He is survived by his wife,...
Barbara A. Marini
Apr 9, 2022
Barbara A. Marini, age 87 of Maryville, IL born July 23, 1934 in Jackson, MI, passed away on Saturday, April 9, 2022 at the Meridian Village Memory Care in Glen Carbon, IL, with loved ones by her side.
Barbara graduated from Our Lady of Lourdes High School in River Rouge, MI. She was a former member of...
Opal Jean Crossno
Apr 6, 2022
Opal Jean Crossno, age 88 of Collinsville, IL, peacefully passed away on Wednesday, April 6, 2022 at St. Paul's Senior Community in Belleville, IL.
She was born February 4, 1934 in Adamsville, TN to the late Virgil and Bertie (nee Duren) Plunk. She married L.H. Crossno on October 6, 1950 and they had two daughters, Charlotte and...
Amma L. Read
Apr 5, 2022
Amma L. Read, age 96, of Maryville, IL, born January 17, 1926 in Alton, IL, passed away on April 5, 2022 at Liberty Village Care Center, Maryville, IL.
Amma is a graduate of the Alton Memorial School of Nursing and worked 22 years at St. Anthony's Hospital in Alton as an LPN. She loved to...
Juanita Victoria Hejmej
Apr 5, 2022
Juanita Victoria Hejmej, age 98, of Glen Carbon, IL (formerly of Maryville, IL), born March 8, 1924 in East St. Louis, IL, passed away on Tuesday, April 5, 2022 at Meridian Village Care Center in Glen Carbon, IL.
Juanita began working in her dad's small bakery in Madison, Illinois and went on to work at Switzer's Candy...
Delbert Wayne Wolf
Apr 5, 2022
Delbert Wayne Wolf, age 85 of Collinsville, IL, passed away on Tuesday, April 5, 2022 at his residence.
He was born March 15, 1937 in Altamont, IL to the late John and Frieda (nee Burrow) Wolf.
He married Doris Loraine Berg on August 23, 1959 and she survives.
Delbert was a U.S. Army...
Myra Karateew
Apr 4, 2022
It is with love, and gratitude for being part of her life, that we announce the passing of Myra Karateew on Monday April 4, 2022. Myra died peacefully at home a few days after celebrating her 98 th birthday with family.
Myra was born Volodymira Sydoriw on March 31, 1924, in Khodoriv, a town in western Ukraine...
Donald H. Braeutigam
Apr 2, 2022
Donald H. Braeutigam, age 88 of Collinsville, IL, born July 17, 1933 in Belleville, IL, passed away on Saturday, April 2 ,2022 at Belleville Memorial Hospital in Belleville.
Donald was a retired Chief Plant Engineer. He had worked many years at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, MO and St. Joseph Hospital of Kirkwood in Kirkwood, MO. In...
Dianne Claire Juenger
Mar 29, 2022
Dianne Claire Juenger, age 69 of Collinsville, born October 4, 1952 in East St. Louis, IL, passed away on Tuesday, March 29, 2022 at her residence with her family by her side.
Dianne had worked as a dietician and retired from Jefferson Barracks Hospital. She loved to go to yard sales, cook, and spend time with her...
Phyllis J. Mason
Mar 28, 2022
Phyllis J. Mason, age 82 of Caseyville, IL, born August 22, 1939 in Quincy, IL, peacefully passed away on Monday, March 28, 2022 at her residence surrounded by family.
Phyllis was a Collinsville High School graduate. She married Donald L. Mason on November 28, 1957, and together they raised a family of six children, Mike, Robert, Steve,...
Michelle Jean Pendl
Mar 27, 2022
Michelle Jean (nee Sanderson) Pendl, age 26 of Granite City, IL, born August 14, 1995 in Pekin, IL, passed away on Sunday, March 27, 2022 at her residence.
Michelle was a homemaker and homeschooled her two children. She was a talented photographer, pianist, violinist, and flutist. She was a member and pianist of First Baptist Church of...
Harold Douglas Brown Iii
Mar 21, 2022
Harold Douglas Brown III, age 82 of Collinsville, IL, born August 1, 1939 in Oil City, PA, passed away on Monday, March 21, 2022 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in O'Fallon, IL.
Doug grew up in Oil City PA, place he embraced and cherished up until his death. After graduating from Oil City High School, he attended college...
Barbara E. Johnson
Mar 21, 2022
Barbara E. Johnson, age 81 of Caseyville, IL, peacefully passed away on Monday, March 21, 2022 at Caseyville Nursing & Rehab.
Private services will be held.
Memorials may be made in Barbara's honor to Partners for Pets and can be dropped off or mailed to Barry Wilson Funeral Home, 2800 N. Center Street, Maryville, IL...
Sheila Y. Adams
Mar 14, 2022
Sheila Y. Adams, age 81 of Maryville, IL, born October 13, 1940 in Cairo, IL, passed away on Monday, March 14, 2022 at Anderson Hospital in Maryville.
Sheila retired from Nooter Corporation after 27 years of service as a human resources administrator. She was a member of Troy United Methodist Church and the Looking Glass Corvette Club....

