obituaries


Steven R. Petroff

Steven R. Petroff

Jun 2, 2020

Steven R. Petroff, age 65 of Collinsville, Illinois born in St. Louis, Missouri passed from this life on Tuesday, June 2, 2020, at his residence surrounded by family.

Steven was a local businessman who worked tirelessly in the construction and trucking industry. He enjoyed working with his family and spending time with his five grandchildren.

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Juanita Marie Loesche

Juanita Marie Loesche

May 31, 2020

Juanita "Nita" Marie Loesche, age 77 of Collinsville, IL, born August 11, 1942 in Waterloo, IL, passed away on Sunday, May 31, 2020 at her residence surrounded by family.

Juanita was a retired compliance officer for Stifel Nicolaus in St. Louis, MO.  In her earlier years, she worked at Ralston Purina. After retirement, she co-managed a website...

Marcella K. Colone

Marcella K. Colone

May 27, 2020

Marcella K. nee Friederich Colone, age 100 of Collinsville, IL, born January 29, 1920, passed away on May 27, 2020 at Anderson Hospital in Maryville, IL.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, Louis Colone, Jr.; her parents, Arthur and Anna nee Haas Friederich; and her eight siblings and spouses:  twins - Eugene...

Patricia June Purdy

Patricia June Purdy

May 21, 2020

Patricia June Purdy, age 81 of Gravois Mills, MO, born March 29, 1939 in Erie, PA, passed away on Thursday, May 21, 2020 with her sister by her side.

Patricia attained her Master's in Education.  She was an art teacher before retiring.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Gordon and Ethel nee Buman...

Mary Ann Nicol

Mary Ann Nicol

May 17, 2020

Mary Ann Nicol, age 91 of Fairview Heights, IL, formerly of Collinsville, IL, born May 3, 1929 in Collinsville, IL, passed away on Sunday, May 17, 2020 at Aperion Care Center in Mascoutah, IL.

Mary Ann was a homemaker.  She was a member of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Collinsville, IL.  She enjoyed spending time with her...

Asa Levon Crenshaw

Asa Levon Crenshaw

May 16, 2020

Asa Levon Crenshaw, age 84 of Collinsville, IL, born December 19, 1935 in Wetumpka, AL, passed away on Saturday, May 16, 2020 at Collinsville Care Center in Collinsville, IL.

Asa was an Air Force Veteran serving from 1954 until 1958.  He worked in Social Services for the City of Denver, CO before retiring.

He was...

Albert N. Fischer

Albert N. Fischer

May 12, 2020

Albert N. Fischer, age 77 of Collinsville, IL, born September 30, 1942 in Granite City, IL, passed away on Tuesday, May 12, 2020 at Evelyn's House in Creve Coeur, MO.

Albert graduated from Eastern Illinois University where he was a member of the Sigma Pi Fraternity.  He worked for the Madison County Health Department for over 20...

Laura Mae Hairston

Laura Mae Hairston

May 11, 2020

Laura Mae Hairston, age 86 of Granite City, IL, formerly of Wheeling, WV, passed away on Monday, May 11, 2020 at Anderson Hospital in Maryville, IL.

Laura was born November 9, 1933 in Wellsburg, WV to the late Norwood and Mamie nee Boyd Sigmond.  She attained a Master of Social Work and had worked as a computer...

Judy F. Laughlin

Judy F. Laughlin

May 11, 2020

Judy F. Laughlin, age 85 of Maryville, IL, born March 9, 1935 in East St. Louis, IL, passed away on Monday, May 11, 2020 at Liberty Village in Maryville.

Judy had worked over 40 years as an insurance secretary retiring from Chapman & Hogan Insurance Group.  Family meant everything to her.  She was a loving aunt and...

Kelsey Renee Dudici

Kelsey Renee Dudici

May 6, 2020

Kelsey Renee nee Louth Dudici, age 27 of Collinsville, IL, born January 10, 1993 in Belleville, IL, passed away on Wednesday, May 6, 2020 at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, MO after a courageous battle with cancer.

Kelsey was a 2011 Collinsville High School graduate.   She married her high school sweetheart, Colten Dudici, on June 25, 2016. ...

Carole Ann Foehrkolb

Carole Ann Foehrkolb

May 5, 2020

Carole Ann Foehrkolb, age 81 of Troy, IL, formerly of Collinsville and Edwardsville, born May 19, 1938 in East St. Louis, IL, passed away on Tuesday, May 5, 2020 at Anderson Hospital in Maryville, IL.

Carole enjoyed painting, the St. Louis Baseball Cardinals, driving her convertible with the top down, and spending time at the beach.  Most...

John "Jack" T. Hood

John "Jack" T. Hood

May 3, 2020

John "Jack" T. Hood, age 81 of Collinsville, IL, born August 31, 1938 in Sparta, IL, passed away on May 3, 2020 at Rosewood Nursing Home in Edwardsville, IL.

Jack was a 1956 Collinsville High School graduate and attended SIU Carbondale before enlisting in the Army in 1958.  He was a proud member of the Collinsville VFW...

Archie Arnold Schoenbeck

Archie Arnold Schoenbeck

May 2, 2020

Archie Arnold Schoenbeck, age 83 of Collinsville, IL, born September 30, 1936 in Red Bud, IL, passed away on Saturday, May 2, 2020 at his residence.

Archie was a retired Cartographer for NGA - Defense Mapping Agency.  He was a member of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, a past Sunday School teacher, and served on the Board of...

Ruth Ann Stirrat

Ruth Ann Stirrat

May 2, 2020

Ruth Ann Stirrat, age 76 of Edwardsville, IL, born August 24, 1943 in Alton, IL, passed away on Saturday, May 2, 2020 at Mercy Hospital in St. Louis, MO.

Ruth had worked at the former Ben Franklin and Lou's IGA, both in Edwardsville, as well as, Sheppard Office Supply, Champion Office Products, and was an Avon representative...

Marie Hawkins

Marie Hawkins

Apr 29, 2020

Marie Antoinette Hawkins, age 71 of Collinsville, IL, born January 26, 1949 in East St. Louis, IL, passed away on Wednesday, April 29, 2020 at her residence surrounded by her family.

She was a devoted sister, wife, mother and grandmother.  Marie was a 1967 Collinsville High School graduate.  She worked as a secretary for over 20 years...

Agnes Carol Richter

Agnes Carol Richter

Apr 29, 2020

Agnes Carol nee Dubberstein Richter, 87 of Collinsville, IL, passed away on Wednesday, April 29, 2020 at her residence surrounded by family.

Agnes was born on July 17, 1932 in Okarche, OK to parents Berthold J. and Marie C. nee Kremeier Dubberstein.

She graduated from Okarche High School in 1950 and from St. John's College...

John A. Grothe

John A. Grothe

Apr 28, 2020

John A. Grothe, age 83 of Collinsville, IL, born July 9, 1936 in Collinsville, IL passed away on Tuesday, April 28, 2020 at Anderson Hospital in Maryville, IL.

John was a retired bricklayer and he enjoyed woodworking.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Tony and Esther nee Brunnsworth Grothe; and a sister, Dorothy...

Rosemarie Schenk

Rosemarie Schenk

Apr 27, 2020

Rosemarie Schenk, age 88 of Collinsville, IL, born January 28, 1932 in Chicago, IL, passed away on Monday, April 27, 2020 at her home with her family by her side.

In her younger years, Rosemarie worked at a dress factory, but she mainly was a homemaker.  She was a member of SS Peter & Paul Catholic Church...

Nancee A. Flavin

Nancee A. Flavin

Apr 22, 2020

Nancee A. Flavin, age 84 of Glen Carbon, IL, passed away Wednesday morning, April 22, 2020 at her home with her husband by her side.  After having fought colon and breast cancer over the years, it finally got the best of her.  She thought she had finally won the battle, but it reared its ugly head and finally put...

James L. Alvers

James L. Alvers

Apr 22, 2020

James "Jim" L. Alvers, age 83 of Granite City, IL, born March 5, 1937 in East St. Louis, IL, passed away on Wednesday, April 22, 2020 at Anderson Hospital in Maryville, IL.

Jim retired from Union Pacific Railroad after 37 years of service.  In addition, he worked part-time for Cahokia Downs/Fairmont Park Racetrack for 10 years.  In...