obituaries
Donald F. Hefferly
Apr 10, 2021
Donald F. Hefferly, age 90 of Collinsville, IL, born February 14, 1931 in Collinsville, passed away on Saturday, April 10, 2021 at Anderson Hospital in Maryville, IL.
Donald was a 1948 Collinsville High School graduate. He served his country in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He retired from the former Cain Brothers Lumber Company where...
Carolyn B. Brown
Apr 3, 2021
Carolyn B. Brown (nee Brooks) , passed away on Saturday, April 3, 2021 at her residence in Collinsville surrounded by family after gallantly fighting COPD, Alzheimer's disease, and lung cancer.
Carolyn was born February 21, 1940 at the home of her grandmother in Murphysboro, IL to Curtis L. and M. Aileen Brooks (nee Ellis) . She graduated...
Gloria Danielle Winning
Mar 30, 2021
Gloria Danielle Winning, age 81 of Edwardsville, IL, born June 26, 1939 in East St. Louis, IL, passed away on Tuesday, March 30, 2021 at Edwardsville Care Center in Edwardsville.
Gloria graduated from Notre Dame Academy in 1957. She enjoyed painting, dancing, swimming, softball, attending homecomings, loved antiques, horses, and going to the racetrack.
She...
Susan Elyse Darlington
Mar 27, 2021
Susan Elyse Darlington, age 74 of Glen Carbon, IL, born November 2, 1946 in St. Louis, MO, passed away on Saturday, March 27, 2021 at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis.
Susan was a 1965 graduate of Collinsville High School. She was a retired manager for the Office of Hearings and Appeals for the Social Security Administration. She...
Sarah Christine Langley
Mar 24, 2021
Sarah Christine Langley, age 37 of Maryville, IL, born December 6, 1983 in Belleville, Il, passed away on Wednesday, March 24, 2021.
Sarah loved spending time with her children, family and her cat, Ollie.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Daniel K. Langley.
She is survived by her four children: Madison...
Rosalie Lacopo
Mar 19, 2021
Rosalie Lacopo, age 82 of Troy, IL, formerly of the Maryville/Collinsville area, passed away on Friday, March 19, 2021 at her residence.
Rosalie was born April 8, 1938 in Consumers, UT to the late Armando and Mary (nee Fratto) Salzetti. She graduated from Notre Dame High School in Price UT. She married John Lacopo on April 12,...
George H. Thomas, Jr.
Mar 19, 2021
George H. Thomas, Jr., age 43 of Maryville, IL, passed away at his residence on Friday, March 19, 2021.
George was born on September 25, 1977 in Centreville, MS to the late George Sr. and Marie (nee Arnold) Thomas.
He is survived by his sister, Melissa McKey of Gloster, MS; his fiancé, Daniela Lewis of...
Mary Lynn Stringer
Mar 18, 2021
Mary Lynn Stringer, age 88 of Collinsville, IL, born June 17, 1932 in Chattanooga, TN, passed away on Thursday, March 18, 2021 at Evelyn's House in Creve Coeur, MO.
Mary Lynn graduated from Notre Dame High School in Chattanooga, TN and continued on to earn a Bachelor of Arts degree from Siena College in Memphis, TN....
Helen G. Wiehardt
Mar 16, 2021
Helen (nee Gilomen) Wiehardt, age 95, formerly of Collinsville, IL, born November 11, 1925 in St. Jacob, IL, passed away peacefully at 8:43 a.m. on Tuesday, March 16, 2021 at Meridian Village Care Center in Glen Carbon, IL with family by her side.
Helen was a 1944 graduate of Granite City High School. She attended St. Mary's...
Harlene Gammill
Mar 16, 2021
Harlene Gammill, age 83, of Edwardsville, IL, formerly of Maryville, IL, passed away on Tuesday, March 16, 2021 at Stillwater Senior Living in Edwardsville.
Harlene was born on August 2, 1937 in St. Louis, MO to the late Loyal and Rose (nee Javorick) Wright. She marred Jerry P. Gammill on June 6, 1986 and he preceded her...
Robert "Bob" Teichgraeber
Mar 8, 2021
Robert Teichgraeber, age 100, lifetime resident of Collinsville, IL, passed away on March 8, 2021 at Belleville Memorial Hospital. Born August 22, 1920 at home to parents, Phillip and Emma Teichgraeber.
He was preceded in death two weeks earlier by wife, Rose (nee Barillaro) , whom he had married on May 12, 1951. Also by brothers, Louis...
David K. Riggs
Mar 8, 2021
Lt. Colonel David K. Riggs, age 81 of Glen Carbon, IL, born November 12, 1939 in Fort Riley, KS, passed away on Monday, March 8, 2021 at his residence.
David was a devoted and loving husband, father, grandfather, uncle, and brother who was always able to offer a helping hand or caring hug...
David R. Folmer
Mar 5, 2021
David R. Folmer, age 83, of Collinsville, IL, born March 24, 1937 in Moberly, MO, passed away on Friday, March 5, 2021 at Memorial Hospital in Gulfport, MS.
David was a 1955 Collinsville High School graduate. He retired from Emerson Electric as a mechanical engineer and was an Army Veteran.
He was preceded in death...
Larry E. Schwander
Mar 1, 2021
Larry E. Schwander, age 71 of Maryville, IL, born October 24, 1949 in Granite City, IL, passed away on Monday, March 1, 2021 at Gateway Regional Medical Center in Granite City.
Larry was a retired Machinist Journeyman. He enjoyed fishing, woodworking and playing the guitar.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Stanley and...
Michael R. Siegel
Feb 25, 2021
Michael R. Siegel, age 63 of Maryville, IL, born October 5, 1957 in East St. Louis, IL, passed away on Thursday, February 25, 2021 at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, MO.
Mike was a 1975 Collinsville High School graduate. He has worked at Clean Uniform Company for 40 years as a Medical Sales Rep. He was a...
Audrey Lucille Faulders
Feb 24, 2021
Audrey Lucille Faulders, age 80, of Glen Carbon, IL, born March 23, 1940 in Schellsburg, PA, passed away on Wednesday, February 24, 2021 at St. Elizabeth's Hospital in O'Fallon, IL.
Before her retirement, Audrey had worked for many years as a retail clerk at the BP gas station on Hwy 157 in Glen Carbon, IL. In her...
Rose P. Teichgraeber
Feb 22, 2021
Rose P. Teichgraeber, age 98 of Collinsville, IL, born August 30, 1922 in Louisville, KY, the daughter of the late Sam and Mary Barillaro. She was in her home when she went to heaven on February 22, 2021.
She was a devoted mother and grandmother who raised her two grandchildren after their mother passed away. She graduated...
Beverly K. Phelps
Feb 18, 2021
Beverly K. Phelps, age 69 of Caseyville, IL, born August 23, 1951 in East St. Louis, IL, passed away on Thursday, February 18, 2021 at Belleville Memorial Hospital.
Beverly was a retired supervisor from Walmart. She loved dogs, had many friends, and a great sense of humor.
She was preceded in death by her parents,...
John R. Ostanik
Feb 17, 2021
John R. Ostanik, age 74 of Collinsville, IL, born November 22, 1946 in Mt. Vernon, IL, passed away on Wednesday, February 17, 2021 surrounded by his family.
John graduated Eastern Illinois University in 1968 with a B.S. in Education and Minor in Economics. He served in the U.S. Air Force from 1969 to 1972 and Reserves from...
Donald Eugene Sims
Feb 17, 2021
Donald Eugene Sims, age 86 of Maryville, IL, born August 25, 1934 in Springfield, IL, passed away on Wednesday, February 17, 2021 at Anderson Hospital in Maryville.
Donald retired from Sasco Springfield Auto Supply Company. He was a Navy veteran, avid fisherman and hunter. He was a wonderful caregiver to his wife, Joanne, when she was ill....

