Carol F. Kowalenko
Apr 21, 2026
Carol Ann Kowalenko, née Fife, of Glen Carbon, Illinois, passed away on Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at Eden Village in Glen Carbon at the age of 85.
She was born in New York, New York, on November 23, 1940, the firstborn daughter of John Fife and Rosalie Mastrorilli. Her parents typified the emigrant values of their Canadian...
Vernice Brelig Jung
Apr 21, 2026
Vernice Brelig Jung, 99, of Glen Carbon, IL, formerly of Columbia, MO, passed away on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, at Anderson Hospital in Maryville, IL.
She was born on January 14, 1927, in Chester, IL, to the late George and Laura (née Eggemeyer) Brelig. Vernice grew up helping on the family farm and later worked in the...
Thilerna H. French
Apr 20, 2026
Thilerna H. French, 96, of Maryville, IL, peacefully passed away at her home on Monday, April 20, 2026.
She was born March 24, 1930, in St. Louis, MO, to the late Thomas Earle and Myrtle Eugenia (née Nelson) Haddick. On March 10, 1950, she married Rodney A. French, and together they shared 76 wonderful years of marriage....
Doris E. Daviess
Apr 20, 2026
Doris E. "Dee" Daviess, 79, of O'Fallon, MO, peacefully passed away on Monday, April 20, 2026, at Meridian Village Care Center in Glen Carbon, IL. She was born on January 15, 1947, in St. Louis to the late Clarence and Eleanor (nee Erny) Luechau.
She married John W. Daviess on June 17, 1967, in Jennings, MO, and...
Marlene C. Cummins
Apr 17, 2026
Marlene Simms Cummins, age 91, of Troy, IL, passed away on Friday, April 17, 2026, at Memorial Hospital East in Shiloh, IL.
She was born on October 24, 1934, in East St. Louis, IL, to the late Theodore and Mildred (née Groh) Simms.
Marlene earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from McKendree College and dedicated...
Marilyn Jean Meehan
Apr 15, 2026
Marilyn Jean Meehan, 95, of Maryville, IL, formerly of Collinsville, IL, peacefully passed away on Wednesday, April 15, 2026, at her home surrounded by her family.
She was born September 19, 1930, in Gilman, IL, to the late Lawrence and Myrtle (nee Mulder) Walsh. Marilyn married John A. Meehan on September 9, 1950, and he preceded her...
Ronald Lee Pensoneau
Apr 15, 2026
Ronald Lee Pensoneau, 84, of Collinsville, IL, peacefully passed away on Wednesday, April 15, 2026, at Anderson Hospital in Maryville, IL, with his family by his side.
He was born on October 14, 1941, in East St. Louis, IL, to the late Edgar and Marie (née Gasawski) Pensoneau. Ronald graduated from East St. Louis High School with...
William M. Biehl
Apr 13, 2026
William M. Biehl, 77, of Collinsville, IL, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 13, 2026, at San Gabriel Memory Care in Highland, IL with his wife and family by his side.
He was born October 10, 1948, in East St. Louis, IL, to the late Myron and Theresa (née Lecce) Biehl. On October 3, 1970, he married...
Steven L. Mastroianni
Apr 11, 2026
Steven L. Mastroianni, age 81, of St. Charles, MO, formerly of Florissant, MO, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 11, 2026, at Anderson Hospital in Maryville, IL.
He was born on September 4, 1944, in Santa Ana, CA, to the late Louis and Esther (née Laman) Mastroianni.
Steven married Darlene Statler and together they raised...
Roger Boyd Wilson, Sr.
Apr 9, 2026
Roger Boyd Wilson, Sr., 75, of Lebanon, IL, passed away on Thursday, April 9, 2026, at Cedar Ridge Health & Rehab Center in Lebanon.
He was born January 6, 1951, in East St. Louis, IL, to the late Conley E. Wilson, Sr. and Myrtle Louise "Sue" (nee Allen) Wilson. Roger was a graduate of Cahokia High School...
Elizabeth S. Troyke
Apr 8, 2026
Elizabeth S. Troyke, age 74, of Maryville, IL, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, at her residence, surrounded by her loving family.
She was born on March 12, 1952, in the Philippines. Elizabeth later married John Richard Troyke, who preceded her in death in 2023.
Elizabeth was a devoted homemaker who found joy...
Lana Irene Johnson
Apr 6, 2026
Lana Irene Johnson, 81, of Highland, IL, formerly of Collinsville, IL, passed away on Monday, April 6, 2026, at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, MO.
She was born October 7, 1944, in East St. Louis, IL, to the late Ferd and Evelyn (nee Kline) Roedner. Lana graduated from the former St. Teresa's Academy in East St. Louis,...
Christina Erika Burk
Apr 1, 2026
Christina Erika (née Getz) Burk, 63, of Maryville, Illinois, passed away on April 1, 2026, at Barnes-Jewish Hospital after a courageous battle with cancer.
She was born on July 25, 1962, in Berlin, Germany, to the late Stanley James and Erika Irmela (née Scheinert) Getz. Christina built a life defined by dedication, integrity, and service. She was...
Clay Hubert Wyatt
Mar 31, 2026
Clay Hubert Wyatt, age 96, of Collinsville, IL, passed away on Tuesday, March 31, 2026, at Charter Senior Living in Troy, IL.
He was born on June 10, 1929, in Collinsville, to the late Thomas and Viola (née Adams) Wyatt. Clay graduated from Collinsville High School in 1948 and went on to attend Northwestern College. He honorably...
Charles Raymond Quarenghi
Mar 30, 2026
Charles Raymond Quarenghi, 86, of Brentwood, MO, formerly of Collinsville, IL, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 30, 2026, surrounded by his loving family.
He was born July 23, 1939, in Collinsville to the late Raymond and Evelyn (née Lombardi) Quarenghi. Charles earned a Bachelor of Science degree from Southern Illinois University Carbondale and went on to...
Vincent Michael Dees
Mar 27, 2026
Vincent Michael Dees, 62, of Collinsville, IL, passed away on Friday, March 27, 2026, at his residence.
He was born April 18, 1963, in Manila, Philippines, to the late Horace "Jim" Dees and Pilar (nee Malinao) Dees.
Vincent worked as an OR Technician at Barnes Jewish Hospital and was also employed by Novacich Meat Market...
Donna Sue Kober
Mar 26, 2026
Donna Sue Kober, 78, of Collinsville, IL, peacefully passed away on Thursday, March 26, 2026, at Mercy South Hospital in St. Louis, surrounded by her loving family.
She was born on January 6, 1948, in Steeleville, IL, to the late Elmer and Selma (née Dierks) Schrader. Donna was baptized into Christ on January 18, 1948 and confirmed...
Terry "T-Man" Tayloe
Mar 21, 2026
Terry Arlen Tayloe, 88 of Collinsville, Illinois, passed away on March 21, 2026. Known by many as "T" or "T-Man," Terry was a long-time teacher at Collinsville High School, where he taught math and college prep English.
Terry was born on December 30, 1937, in Jefferson City, Missouri, to John Henry and Helen Brannan. He spent his...
Lynne Marie Ernst
Mar 20, 2026
Lynne M. Ernst (neé Oberdieck), age 62, was born January 9, 1964, in Granite City, IL, to Norman and Dorothy Oberdieck of Glen Carbon, IL. She passed away on March 20, 2026, in St. Louis, MO.
Lynne was a child of God, baptized into His family on February 16, 1964, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Edwardsville, IL....
Paul Logan Jones
Mar 16, 2026
Paul Logan Jones, 55, of Maryville, IL, passed away on Monday, March 16, 2026, at Anderson Hospital in Maryville.
He was born on January 31, 1971, in San Diego, CA, to the late Curtis and Joan (née Gladson) Jones.
Paul worked as a deli clerk and was known for his simple joys in life. He...
