obituaries

Jul 4, 2021

Beverly Ilene Noones, age 87 of Collinsville IL, born August 22, 1933 in Roseville, MI passed away on July 4, 2021 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in O'Fallon, IL.

Beverly was gifted with a beautiful voice.  She was a professional singer, having been a member of the Springfield Municipal Opera, Collinsville Chorale, Music Makers, and the Masquers Theatre...

Jul 2, 2021

Kenneth Powell, 81, of Collinsville, IL, peacefully passed away on July 2, 2021, at his home with family near.

Kenny was the youngest of five children born to Bill and Flossie (Akes) Powell in Caseyville, IL, on July 16, 1939.  He graduated from Collinsville High School in 1957 where he lettered in Chorus and won first place...

Jul 2, 2021

George L. "Pat" Santen, age 90, of Maryville, IL, born June 29, 1931 in Caseyville, IL, passed away Friday, July 2, 2021 at his residence.

Pat served in the U.S. Navy from 1950 to 1954. He was employed as sales manager by Columbia Quarry until his retirement in 1991. He enjoyed playing golf, woodworking, fishing and especially...

Jul 1, 2021

Kathleen E. "Kathy" Parker, age 78, of Glen Carbon, IL (formerly of Collinsville, IL), born November 28, 1942 in East St. Louis, IL, passed away Thursday, July 1, 2021 at Anderson Hospital, Maryville, IL.

Kathy was a 1960 graduate of Collinsville High School. She was employed as an executive secretary at Swift Packing Company, at Missouri Pacific...

Jun 24, 2021

Clinton M. Hurley, age 77 of Highland, IL, formerly of State Park Place, IL, born April 11, 1944 in Doniphan, MO, passed away on Thursday, June 24, 2021 at Liberty Village in Maryville, IL.

Clinton married Joyce I. Hurley on September 7, 1960.  They raised five children, Clinton, Joyce, Rhonda, Vonna and Shawnda.  He was a cab...

Jun 23, 2021

Duane was preceded in death by his parents, Doris and Wilbur Bridenbaugh, of Ohio.

He is survived by his life partner, Martha Pooley; his son, Greg (Janine) Bridenbaugh of Edwardsville; his daughter, Stephanie Bridenbaugh of Switzerland; his sister, Carolee Boardman of Texas; grandchildren, Emily and Andrew Bridenbaugh; and former wife, Tonia Bridenbaugh.

Family and friends...

Jun 21, 2021

Lynn A. Hays III, 56 of Collinsville, IL, born March 8, 1965 in Belleville, IL, passed away on June 21, 2021 at his residence.

Lynn served in the Army.  He worked as a welder and enjoyed riding motorcycles.

He is survived by his parents, Lynn Jr. and Georgeine (nee Seiner) Hays; two sisters:  Cheryl (John)...

Jun 21, 2021

Alice M. McFarland, age 57 of Collinsville, IL, born August 24, 1963 in East St. Louis, IL passed away on Monday, June 21, 2021 at Anderson Hospital in Maryville, IL.

Alice attained her Bachelor degree from SIUE and formerly worked as an office supervisor.  She was a member of First Baptist Church of Maryville.  She enjoyed camping...

Jun 17, 2021

Donald Loesche, age 86 of Collinsville, IL, born October 25, 1934 in Collinsville, passed away on Thursday, June 17, 2021 at Anderson Hospital in Maryville.

Donald was a retired Collinsville firefighter and bus driver for Vandalia Bus Lines.  He was an Army Veteran and in his younger years enjoyed bowling and painting.  He was an avid reader....

Jun 16, 2021

Shane Phillip Tate, Jr., age 28 of Freeburg, IL, born January 8, 1993 in St. Louis, MO, passed away on Wednesday, June 16, 2021 at Saint Louis University Hospital.

Shane was a 2011 Triad High School graduate.  He had worked at various places including Casey's General Store, Entertainment Company in Marine, The Hershey Company, and most recent...

Jun 16, 2021

Dolores E. Johnson, age 91 of Glen Carbon, IL (formerly of Collinsville, IL), born January 18, 1930 in Mt. Olive, IL, passed away on Wednesday, June 16, 2021 at Meridian Village Care Center, Glen Carbon.

Dolores was a retired Administrative Assistant to the St. Louis County Board of Supervisors.  She was a member of the...

Jun 15, 2021

Paula J. O'Mara, age 82, of Collinsville, IL, born April 25, 1939 in East St. Louis, IL, passed away Tuesday, June 15, 2021 at Edwardsville Care Center East, Edwardsville, IL.

Paula was a retired accountant. She enjoyed watching NASCAR racing, loved her grand-dogs and time spent with her children and grandchildren.

She was preceded in...

Jun 14, 2021

Penny passed away Monday, June 14, 2021 surrounded by the love of her friends and family.  Penny fought her battle with cancer valiantly with the strength of a warrior, up until she took her final breath.

Penny was born November 28, 1964 in Belleville, IL to Elmer and Betty Grimes at Belleville Memorial Hospital.  Penny grew up...

Jun 7, 2021

Joan A. Kostyshock, age 82 of Edwardsville, IL, born July 11, 1938 in Maryville, IL, passed away on Monday, June 7, 2021 at her residence.

Joan was a 1956 Collinsville High School graduate.  She worked as a property manager for Wedgewood Forest Apartments in Edwardsville. She was a member of St. Boniface Catholic Church in Edwardsville.  Joan...

Jun 6, 2021

Matthew Wayne Robert Gum, age 47 of Edwardsville, IL, born June 10, 1973 in Belleville, IL, passed away on Sunday, June 6, 2021 at his residence.

Matthew was a 1991 Collinsville High School graduate.  He earned his BA and MBA, was a highly sought financier of commercial real estate in San Francisco Bay area, Silicon Valley, and...

Jun 5, 2021

Horace Edward Grigsby III, age 15 of Collinsville, IL, born November 18, 2005 in Fredericksburg, VA, passed away on Saturday, June 5, 2021 in Sullivan, MO.

Horace just completed his freshman year at Collinsville High School having played on the football team.  He enjoyed working out, BMX biking, music, and loved nice clothes.  He was loved by...

Jun 2, 2021

Brenden Lee Williams, age 47 of Collinsville, IL, born October 7, 1973 in Belleville, IL, passed away on Wednesday, June 2, 2021 at his residence.

Brenden was a 1991 graduate of Collinsville High School and attained his Bachelor's degree from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville.  He was employed at AT&T as a Senior Accountant for Accounts Payable.  Brenden...

Jun 1, 2021

Gail Ann Van Meter, age 65 of Collinsville, IL, born March 19, 1956 in St. Louis, MO, passed away on Tuesday, June 1, 2021 at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis.

Gail was a homemaker.  She was a member of Christ Unity Church in Collinsville, the VFW Post 5691 Ladies Auxiliary, and Second Wind Lung Transplant Association of...

May 25, 2021

Donald J. Sauer, age 92 of Collinsville, IL, passed away on Tuesday, May 25, 2021 at his residence at Cedarhurst.

Don was a retired union carpenter and a member of SS Peter & Paul Catholic Church in Collinsville.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Roy and Mary (nee Bozzardi) Sauer; and his brother...

May 23, 2021

Thelma Carlene (Macke) Long, age 85, left behind her earthly body and began her eternity with Jesus on Sunday evening, May 23, 2021.  She was born June 20, 1935 in Du Quoin, Illinois to Carl & Alice Macke.

After graduating from Du Quoin high school in 1953, Thelma worked for a short time as a secretary before...