obituaries

May 21, 2021

Howard Britton Keene, age 78 of Collinsville, IL, born June 19, 1942 in Du Quoin, IL, peacefully passed away at his residence on Friday, May 21, 2021 surrounded by family.

Howard loved the game of basketball.  It was a big part of his life playing in high school, college and even while he was in the United...

May 19, 2021

Bonnie L. Stolarski, age 76, of Maryville, IL, born July 26, 1944 in Collinsville, IL, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 19, 2021 at Liberty Village Care Center.

Bonnie was a 1962 graduate of Collinsville High School and a graduate of Eastern Illinois University. She was a retired elementary school teacher in the Collinsville Unit #10 school...

May 18, 2021

Anita Earhart, 99, formerly of Collinsville, Illinois, died Tuesday, May 18, 2021, at the Carlyle Healthcare Center in Carlyle, Ill.

Mrs. Earhart, who was working at a World War II defense plant when she met the man she would marry, went on to build a happy life around her family and friends as a homemaker. She was...

May 17, 2021

Gloria "Jean" Tucker, age 82 of Collinsville, IL, born March 20, 1939 in Caseyville, IL, passed away on Monday, May 17, 2021 at Anderson Hospital in Maryville, IL.

Jean graduated from Collinsville High School in 1957. She worked many jobs over the years, and was primarily a homemaker and loving wife and mother. As a young woman,...

May 12, 2021

Gary Paul Harvell, 65 of Collinsville, IL, born July 26, 1955, went to his eternal home on May 12, 2021, with his daughter Samantha by his side. Gary was preceded in death by his loving wife of 43 years, Linda Marie (Thouvenot) Harvell.  In addition to his wife, Gary was preceded in death by his father, Harley "Buddy" Poole,...

May 12, 2021

George R. Womack, age 62 of Edwardsville, IL, born August 6, 1958 in Salem, IN, passed away on May 12, 2021 at Alton Memorial Hospital.

George retired from Tesla.  He enjoyed sailing on his sailboat and skiing but most of all, loved spending time with his children and grandchildren.  He was a member of Blue River Baptist...

May 11, 2021

Darryl Q. Belcher, age 74 of Swansea, IL, born August 11, 1946 in Princeton, IN, passed away on May 11, 2021 at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, MO.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Earl and Beatrice (nee Frogge) Belcher; and son, Jason Belcher.

He is survived by his loving wife of 54...

May 10, 2021

Mary Ann Ellis, 78, of Collinsville, passed away on May 10, 2021 in Edwardsville, Illinois.

Mary Ann married Curly in February of 1965.  Mary Ann attended Collinsville High School and St. Teresa Academy in East St Louis, graduating in 1960.  For many years she worked for the City of Collinsville, also working as a beautician part time. ...

May 9, 2021

Charles "Chuck" Everett Tennant, age 82 of Maryville, IL, born December 22, 1938 in Decatur, IL, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, May 9, 2021.

Chuck retired from Airtherm as a National Customer Service Manager.  He was a devoted member of First United Presbyterian Church in Collinsville, an elder of the church,...

May 7, 2021

Robert "Bob" Samuel Grothe, age 74 of Collinsville, IL, born April 10, 1947, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 7, 2021, surrounded by his family, including his wife of 25 years, Lynette Sphar.  Lynette was the love of his life and he was hers.

Bob was known for his beautiful, warm smile and his kindness.  He never...

May 5, 2021

Raymond Harold Niel, age 93 of Caseyville, IL, born July 31, 1927 in St. Louis, MO, passed away on Wednesday, May 5, 2021 at St. Elizabeth's Hospital in O'Fallon, IL.

Raymond was a retired carpenter who liked to fish, play golf, loved good food but especially loved being with his family.

He was preceded in...

May 1, 2021

Nancy "Gail" Hann, age 75 of Maryville, IL, born November 22, 1945 in St. Louis, MO, passed away on Saturday, May 1, 2021 at her residence with her husband by her side.

Gail was a homemaker.  She enjoyed shopping, baking, socializing, playing games and reading.  She loved everyone and was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, sister and...

May 1, 2021

Jude A. Greco, age 51 of Caseyville, IL, born June 21, 1969 in Springfield, IL, passed away on Saturday, May 1, 2021 at Missouri Baptist Medical Center in St. Louis.

Jude was a truck driver for Cayenne Express in Dupo, IL.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Michael and Judy (nee Crabtree) Greco....

Apr 26, 2021

Gerry A. Kirst, age 85 of Glen Carbon, IL, born March 24, 1936 in Farrar, MO, passed away on April 26, 2021 at Meridian Village in Glen Carbon, IL.

Gerry was a homemaker and enjoyed caring for and spending time with her family. She enjoyed reading, crafts, traveling, and going on short-term mission trips around the world....

Apr 25, 2021

Robert L. Kunnemann, age 93 of Troy, IL, born May 3, 1927 in Granite City, IL, passed away on April 25, 2021 at St. Elizabeth's Hospital in O'Fallon, IL.

Robert was a graduate of Granite City High School and was employed in the insurance and mechanics fields.  He was a Navy veteran and received the Victory Medal,...

Apr 21, 2021

Joan L. Massa, age 87 of Maryville, IL, born February 7, 1934 in Collinsville, IL, passed away peacefully at her home on April 21, 2021 surrounded by her family.

Joan was a 1951 Collinsville High School graduate.  For many years she worked in sales at the former Home Furniture in Collinsville.  She was a member of Mother...

Apr 16, 2021

Joyce I. Hurley, age 77 of Highland, IL, formerly of State Park Place, IL, born September 14, 1943 in St. Louis, MO, passed away on Friday, April 16, 2021 at Memorial Hospital in Belleville, IL.

Joyce married Clinton M. Hurley on September 7, 1960.  She was a homemaker raising their five children, Clinton, Joyce, Rhonda, Vonna and...

Apr 16, 2021

Nancy Lynn Johnson, age 78 of Edwardsville, IL, born January 16, 1943, in Glen Carbon, IL, passed away at 10: 17 p.m. on Friday, April 16, 2021 at Alton Memorial Hospital.

Nancy was a 1961 graduate of Edwardsville High School.  She retired from Ralston Purina as a pricing coordinator.  She was a lifelong member of Saint Thomas...

Apr 15, 2021

Kay Ann Webb, age 69 of Collinsville, IL, born July 22, 1951 in East St. Louis, IL, passed away on Thursday, April 15, 2021 at her home.

Kay was a 1969 Collinsville High School graduate.  She retired from Anheuser-Busch as a safety director.  She was a member of Holy Cross Lutheran Church and volunteered with several organizations...

Apr 14, 2021

Roger L. McGrew, age 70, of Granite City, IL, born September 8, 1950 in East St. Louis, IL, passed away on April 14, 2021 at his residence.

Private burial will be held at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery in St. Louis, MO.