Mary Aileen Brooks
Feb 13, 2022
Mary Aileen Brooks left the earth peacefully at her home on February 13, 2022 surrounded by loving family as was her wish. She was 99 years old, just 22 days shy of 100. Sadly, the 100 th birthday celebration had to be cancelled.
Aileen was born in Murphysboro, IL on March 8, 1922, to the late Ardell...
Stephen C. Esker
Feb 5, 2022
Stephen Charles Esker, age 74, of Maryville, IL, born January 13, 1948, in Moline, IL, passed away on Saturday, February 5, 2022, in his home.
Stephen attained his Bachelor of Science and Master of Science degrees from University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. He worked for BITCO Insurance Company for 50 years as a premium auditor and was...
Gerald J. "Jerry" Venhaus
Feb 4, 2022
Gerald J. "Jerry" Venhaus, age 79 of Pontoon Beach, IL, formerly of Breese, IL, passed away on Friday, February 4, 2022, at Anderson Hospital in Maryville, IL.
Jerry was born August 1, 1942, in Breese, IL to the late Leo and Elizabeth (nee Niebur ) Venhaus. He married the love of his life, Patricia "Pat" Boevingloh, on...
George Patrick John
Feb 1, 2022
George Patrick John, age 76, of Maryville, IL, born December 20, 1945, in East St. Louis, IL, passed away on Tuesday, February 1, 2022, at Anderson Hospital in Maryville, IL.
George was a retired truck driver and a Navy veteran. He really enjoyed riding his Harley Davison and traveling with his wife Sandy.
He was...
Naida Frances Perkins
Jan 31, 2022
Naida Frances Perkins, age 93 of Glen Carbon, IL, born May 9, 1928 in Willow Springs, MO, passed away on January 31, 2022 at her residence with family by her side.
Naida had worked as a beautician, dog groomer, and manager at Goodwill Industries. She was a talented quilter and seamstress, enjoyed fishing, hunting and used to...
Cheryl A. Dehart
Jan 27, 2022
Cheryl "Cheri" A. DeHart, age 65 of Maryville, IL (originally of Berlin, NJ) returned to her heavenly home, on January 27, 2022 at Anderson Hospital, with her children by her side.
Cheri was born on August 30, 1956, in Camden, NJ. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ralph and Evelyn (nee Dowell) Odorisio; and a...
Richard Joe Smith
Jan 27, 2022
Richard Joe Smith, age 84, of Hillsboro, IL, born December 12, 1937 in West Frankfort, IL, passed away on Thursday, January 27, 2022, at Caseyville Nursing and Rehab Center in Caseyville, IL.
Richard worked at the Madison County Assessor's Office for many years until retiring. He served in the National Guard Reserves and was an avid fisherman....
Joanna Collinson Enoch
Jan 26, 2022
Joanna Collinson Enoch, age 78, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on January 26, 2022, following a brief illness.
Joanna was born in 1943 in Long Beach, California to Josephine (Farmer) and John Collinson. Major Collinson was a pilot in the former Army Air Corps, and later the Air Force. Her sister Julie was born 18 months...
Dennis Allan Shasteen
Jan 26, 2022
Dennis Allan Shasteen, age 72 of Collinsville, IL, born October 20, 1949 in East St. Louis, IL, passed away on January 26, 2022.
Dennis was a 1967 Collinsville High School graduate. He was the former owner of Shasteen Construction and enjoyed woodworking, hunting, fishing, and cars.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Lawrence...
Jane B. Sommer
Jan 20, 2022
Jane B. Sommer, age 80 of Maryville, IL, born July 31, 1941 in East St. Louis, IL, passed away peacefully on January 20, 2022 with her husband by her side.
Jane was the loving daughter of Earl and Verta (nee Schneider) Beasley, and sister to Shirley Eckert, all of whom predeceased her.
She is survived...
Ronnie Earl Smith
Jan 17, 2022
Ronnie Earl Smith, age 59 of Collinsville, IL, born November 14, 1962 in Mt. Vernon, IL, passed away on Monday, January 17, 2022.
Ronnie was a 1980 Triad High School graduate and then in 1982 he attended Eastern Illinois University. He worked as a food safety specialist, enjoyed traveling, scuba diving, and reading.
He was...
Evelyn Marie Malter
Jan 11, 2022
Evelyn Marie Malter, age 73 of Collinsville, IL, passed away on Tuesday, January 11, 2022 with her family by her side.
She was preceded in death by her son-in-law, Don Taylor.
She is survived by her two children: Dax (Jennifer) Malter of St. Jacob, IL and Missy Taylor of Collinsville, IL; five grandchildren: Lexi Taylor,...
Michael Lon Hurt
Jan 10, 2022
Michael Lon Hurt, age 72 of Edwardsville, IL, born November 19, 1949 in Heidelberg, Germany, passed away on Monday, January 10, 2022 at his residence with his family by his side.
Michael was a retired AT&T systems analyst. He served proudly in the U.S. Army, was a wine enthusiast, and had a great sense of humor. He...
Nancy K. Ward
Jan 8, 2022
Nancy K. Ward, age 70 of Glen Carbon, IL, born September 7, 1951 in Granite City, IL, passed away on Saturday, January 8, 2022 at Anderson Hospital in Maryville, IL.
Nancy was a retired relief aide from Collinsville Unit #10 School District.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Wesley and Iona (nee Laswell)...
Nancy Ann Jones
Jan 7, 2022
Nancy Ann Jones, age 81 of Red Bud, IL, born August 31, 1940 in East St. Louis, IL, passed away on Friday, January 7, 2022 at Aspen Creek of Troy.
Nancy was a retired nurse assistant. She enjoyed to garden, knit, crochet, and loved pets, her family, and grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by...
Lawrence J. Hussli
Jan 7, 2022
Lawrence (Larry) Hussli, often known as "Pepper man", 80, passed away on Friday, January 7, 2022 at Barnes Hospital. Larry was born on March 20, 1941 to Joseph and Florence (Rodel) Hussli in Beaver Dam, WI.
He graduated from Beaver Dam High School in 1959. As a young man he spent five months traveling through Europe on...
Loretta "Lori" K. Raymond
Jan 7, 2022
Beloved wife and mother, Loretta "Lori" K. Raymond, age 77, of Troy, IL, passed away on Friday, January 7, 2022. Lori was a native Missourian, born in Cape Girardeau, Missouri on October 23, 1944.
Lori was a barrier breaker in the 80's by leading and managing a male-dominated field of information technology. She had a rewarding career...
Mackenzie Ann Allen
Jan 6, 2022
Mackenzie Ann Allen, age 18 of Edwardsville, IL, went into the arms of our Father in heaven on January 6, 2022. She was born October 22, 2003, at Anderson Hospital in Maryville, IL, the daughter of Mark and Jill ( Debo) Allen. She was baptized at Resurrection Lutheran Church in Sunset Hills, MO, and was confirmed at St. James...
Georgia Lee Rinkel
Dec 31, 2021
Georgia Lee Rinkel headed onto her next adventure in heaven with her guardian angel in tow on December 31 st , 2021. We wish all those in heaven good luck! She was apparently born on June 12, 1926, which would have made her 95, although no one knew for sure until now as she was known to never reveal...
Arthur Franklin Dean
Dec 30, 2021
Arthur Franklin Dean of Hamel, Il, born March 15, 1941, passed away on Thursday, December 30, 2021 surrounded by his loving wife and family.
Art grew up in the Tank Town area of Granite City, where he met the love of his life, Janet Matyas. After graduating from Granite City High School, the childhood sweethearts married on...
