obituaries

Oct 19, 2021

David H. Pieplow, age 68, of Collinsville, IL, born June 30, 1953 in Springfield, IL, passed away on Tuesday, October 19, 2021 at Anderson Hospital in Maryville, IL.

David was a retired minister.  He had attained his Doctorate of Theology.  He volunteered at St. John Community Care and was very dedicated to church work and the community...

Oct 16, 2021

Christopher J. Keller, age 31 of Caseyville, Il, born August 9, 1990 in Belleville, IL, passed away on Saturday, October 16, 2021.

Christopher loved to listen and perform rap music with his many friends, especially his Hollywood Heights friends.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Michelle (nee Schmidt) Keller.

He is...

Oct 15, 2021

David James Massa, age 66 of Maryville, IL, born September 18, 1955 in Carbondale, IL, passed away on Friday, October 15, 2021 at his residence.

David was a 1973 Collinsville High School Graduate.  He started his college career at Princeton University in Princeton, NJ finishing his Bachelor of Arts at Washington University in St. Louis, MO earning...

Oct 15, 2021

Julius "Sonny" Biggs was born on August 27, 1931 in St. Louis, MO and passed peacefully on October 15, 2021.

Sonny was a jokester and never met a stranger.  He was a faithful follower of St. Louis Cardinals Baseball and Blues Hockey.  He graduated from Central Catholic High School and enlisted in the U.S. Air Force during...

Oct 14, 2021

Brian Paul Edwin Homann, age 30, of Beardstown, IL passed away on October 14, 2021 at his residence.

Brian was born on April 26, 1991 in Mattoon, the son of Ed Homann and Lisa (Heddin) Homann. He married Emily (Hoffman) Homann on July 8, 2016. She survives.

Other survivors include his children, Alayna and Miriam...

Oct 11, 2021

Donna Rae (nee Kindhart) Siemaszkiewicz, age 63 of Collinsville, IL, born October 21, 1957 in Morris, IL, passed away on Monday, October 11, 2021 with her family by her side.

Donna had a love for travel.  She lived in Europe for many years, where she made many dear friends.

She was dedicated to her career...

Oct 9, 2021

Harry Paul Cochran, age 91 of Glen Carbon, IL, born February 3, 1930 in Pawnee, OK passed away on Saturday, October 9, 2021 at his residence.

Paul was a retired civil engineer.  He graduated from the University of Illinois attaining a Bachelor of Science in Railroad Engineering.  He honorably served his country in the 2 nd Division...

Oct 6, 2021

Mary Ann "Nancy" Ford (nee Nare), age 67, of Granite City, IL, born October 5, 1954 in Covington, KY, passed away on Wednesday, October 6, 2021 at River Crossing of Edwardsville in Edwardsville, IL.

She was employed in a number of professions including sales, the floral industry and the airline industry, where she served as a reservationist...

Oct 4, 2021

Clara Mae Dellamano, infant daughter of Rachael Dellamano, born March 19, 2021 in Maryville, IL, passed away on October 4, 2021 at St. Louis Children's Hospital.

She is survived by her mother, Rachael (nee Skaggs) Dellamano of Edwardsville, IL; a sister, Embry Rose Dellamano; half brother and sister, Liam Thomas Lemons and Mia Rae Dellamano; maternal grandparents,...

Oct 2, 2021

Michael Steven Lake, age 56, of Collinsville, IL, born January 27, 1965 in East St. Louis, IL, passed away at his residence on October 2, 2021.

Michael was employed as a precision machinist. He loved bow hunting, fishing and the outdoors. He especially loved his family.

He was preceded in death by his father, Morris...

Sep 25, 2021

Riley Nicole Schreck, age 20 of Troy, IL, born February 16, 2001 in Maryville, IL, passed away on September 25, 2021.

Riley graduated from Triad High School in 2019.  She was a student at Southwestern Illinois College enrolled in their nursing program and was looking forward to graduating in May of 2022 with her nursing degree.  She...

Sep 23, 2021

Tom Alan Bridges, age 73 of Collinsville, IL, born January 26, 1948 in Decatur, IL, passed away on September 23, 2021 at Stillwater Senior Living Center in Edwardsville, IL.

Tom graduated from Eisenhower High School in Decatur then attended SIU-Carbondale.  Thereafter, he went to work for Mueller Company in Decatur where he held positions in advertising, sales...

Sep 22, 2021

Wilburn Ray Riley, age 82, of Troy, IL, passed away Wednesday, September 22, 2021, at Christian Hospital in St. Louis, MO.

Ray was born March 10, 1939 in Deventer, MO to James Clifton and Earlene (nee Nolen) Riley.  He was the 4 th child born of 13 siblings.  Ray grew up in East Prairie, MO on the...

Sep 22, 2021

Patricia Ann Borri, age 56 of Glen Carbon, IL, born March 9, 1965 in East St. Louis, IL, passed away on September 22, 2021 at her residence.

Patti was a 1983 Collinsville High School graduate.  She attained an Associates Degree from Southwestern Illinois College and worked as a physical therapist assistant at Memorial Hospital in Belleville for...

Sep 18, 2021

Kenneth Wayne Cook, age 74, of Collinsville, IL, born July 1, 1947 in Highland, IL, passed away on Saturday, September 18, 2021 at Anderson Hospital in Maryville, IL.

Kenneth retired from Midwest Rubber Company in Sauget, IL after many years of service.  He was an Air Force veteran.  In his earlier years, he was an avid golfer,...

Sep 18, 2021

Robert O. "Bob" Farris, age 88 of Collinsville, passed away on Saturday, September 18, 2021 at Anderson Hospital in Maryville.

Bob was born on June 27, 1933 in East St. Louis, IL.  The only child of Orell and Ruth (nee Sheehey) Farris.  He has now joined his beloved wife of 65 years, Beatrice.  He leaves behind his...

Sep 10, 2021

Beatrice J. Farris, age 85, of Collinsville, IL, passed away on Friday, September 10, 2021 at River Crossing of Edwardsville Nursing Home.

Bea was born on November 24, 1935 in East St. Louis, IL.  She was one of six children born to James Bovinette and Emily Greene.  Her siblings include Everett, Margie, Charlotte, Kay, and Roland.  She...

Sep 9, 2021

Donald C. Sigman, age 90, of Collinsville, IL, born October 30, 1930 in Gillespie, IL, passed away September 9, 2021 at The Arbors at Parkway Gardens in Fairview Heights, IL.

Donald was a retired plumber and member of Local 562 in St. Louis, MO. He was an Air Force veteran and a member of the Cornerstone Christian...

Sep 7, 2021

Karen Sue Szegedy, age 74, of Collinsville (formerly of Edwardsville), born January 1, 1947 in East St. Louis, IL, passed away September 7, 2021 at Anderson Hospital, Maryville, IL.

Karen was a homemaker in her early years and later worked and retired from the City of Collinsville where she served as the shuttle bus director. She was...

Aug 31, 2021

Robert "Bob" Fredrick Suhre, age 88, of Highland, IL formerly of Collinsville, born March 17, 1933 in Hamel, IL, passed away on Tuesday, August 31, 2021 at Cedarhurst of Highland.

Bob retired from McDonnell Douglas as a section manager in cost estimating.  He was a U.S. Army Veteran having served in the Korean War and was a...