obituaries

Apr 20, 2020

LaWanda L. Hutchason, formerly of Mt. Vernon, IL, passed away peacefully with her family by her side at Meridian Village Care Center, Glen Carbon, IL.  She was 94 years old.

LaWanda was the fifth of six daughters born August 26, 1925 to Thomas McPheron and Allie nee Ruff McPheron.  She married John Kee in 1947, who preceded...

Apr 18, 2020

Carl L. Griffin, age 94 of Collinsville, IL, born January 24, 1926 in Charleston, IL, passed away on Saturday, April 18, 2020 at Rosewood Care Center in Edwardsville, IL.

Carl graduated from Charleston High School, attended Eastern Illinois College, and served in Europe with the U.S. Army during World War II. He worked over 40 years as...

Apr 8, 2020

Ellen Carey nee Rielley Shasteen, age 69 of Collinsville, IL, born December 11, 1950 in St. Louis, MO, passed away on Wednesday, April 8, 2020 at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, MO.

Ellen retired from the Federal Reserve Bank as a statistical clerk after 34 years of service, and previously worked as a teacher.  She was a...

Apr 3, 2020

Pheba J. Wright, age 98 of Maryville, IL, born April 7, 1921 in Piggott, AR, was crowned with everlasting life on Friday, April 3, 2020.

She was a devoted homemaker, who loved her family dearly, and enjoyed spending time with her grandkids.  Pheba drove a school bus for over 27 years.  Her hobbies included collecting and polishing...

Mar 31, 2020

Cynthia A. Compton, age 61 of St. Jacob, IL, born September 1, 1958 in Noblesville, IN, passed away on Tuesday, March 31, 2020 at Anderson Hospital in Maryville, IL.

Cynthia was a 1976 graduate of Hamilton Heights High School in Arcadia, IN.  She worked as a Qualified Medicine Aid for 30 years.  She enjoyed camping and the...

Mar 27, 2020

Kenneth Mark Wilson, age 64, of Collinsville, IL, born November 26, 1955 in St. Louis, MO, passed away on Friday March 27, 2020 at his residence surrounded by family.

Kenneth, who deeply valued the pursuit of knowledge, attended SIUE where he received a Master of Science and Education. He was an Energy Services Specialist for Ameren UE....

Mar 26, 2020

Carissa E. Brown, age 39 of Belleville, IL, born May 17, 1980 in Peoria, IL, passed away on Thursday, March 26, 2020 at Memorial Hospital in Belleville, IL.

Carissa worked as a casino dealer at the Casino Queen and River City Casino.  She had lots of friends, loved kids, and to sing karaoke.  Her nieces and nephews...

Mar 25, 2020

Loretta R. Wood-Caraway, age 72 of Collinsville, IL, born June 26, 1947 in Albion, IL, passed away on Wednesday, March 25, 2020 at Anderson Hospital in Maryville, IL.

Loretta was a 1965 Clifton Central High School graduate.  She had worked as an assembly worker for a bakery.  She enjoyed playing bingo and cards with her girlfriends.

Mar 24, 2020

Phyllis Muhlenbruch Wallace died peacefully and gracefully at home on March 24, 2020 having lived a beautiful life as beloved daughter, sister, wife, mother, Oma and friend.

Phyllis was born on March 3, 1941, in Pittsburgh, to Carl and Agnes Muhlenbruch, who predeceased her. She is survived by her sister, Joan (Fred) Wenk; Richard, her husband of...

Mar 24, 2020

Thomas "Tom" A. Ross, age 84 of Collinsville, IL, born August 5, 1935 in Granite City, IL, passed away on Tuesday, March 24, 2020 at his residence.

Tom was a retired social worker having worked for the Masonic Children's Home in LaGrange, IL from 1985 – 1999.  He was a member of the First United Presbyterian Church,...

Mar 22, 2020

Larry Allen Eckert, age 68 of O'Fallon, IL, formerly of Collinsville, IL, born November 22, 1951 in Granite City, IL, passed away on Sunday, March 22, 2020 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in O'Fallon, IL.

Larry was a Collinsville High School graduate.  He was the President of Bethel Eckert Enterprises in Collinsville, IL.  He loved Corvettes and was...

Mar 21, 2020

Laverne "Vern" George Weinacht, age 93 of Collinsville, IL, passed away on Saturday, March 21, 2020 at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, MO surrounded by family.

He was born September 23, 1926 to the late Henry and Bertha nee Lemke Weinacht.  He learned at an early age how to be a hard worker as he grew up...

Mar 19, 2020

Franklin Henry Buettner, age 86 of Collinsville, IL, born July 21, 1933 in Wartburg, IL, passed away on Thursday, March 19, 2020 at Anderson Hospital in Maryville, IL.

Frank worked for over 40 years as a plasterer, a longtime member of Local 90, before retiring.  He was a U.S. Army Veteran and a devoted member of Holy...

Mar 19, 2020

Judy Sandra Wiemann, age 78 of Collinsville, IL, formerly of Glen Carbon, IL, born November 12, 1941 in Highland, IL, passed away on Thursday, March 19, 2020.

Judy attained her BS and MBA from Lindenwood College.  She was the former owner and operator of the Villa Marie Winery & Vineyard in Maryville, IL and previously had worked...

Mar 17, 2020

Theresa Mae Collins, age 81 of Maryville, IL, born June 27, 1938 in Edwardsville, IL, passed away on Tuesday, March 17, 2020 at Liberty Village Care Center in Maryville, IL.

Theresa was a retired office worker from Granite City Steel.  She was a past Vice President and President of the Granite City Steel Women's Club.  She also...

Mar 10, 2020

Linda Annette Markovich, age 57 of Collinsville, IL, born February 24, 1963 in Kennett, MO, passed away on Tuesday, March 10, 2020 at Anderson Hospital in Maryville, IL.

Linda was a homemaker.  She loved to go to yard sales and even ran her own Facebook yard sale site.

She was preceded in death by her...

Mar 10, 2020

Scot McCaully Morris, age 51 of Collinsville IL, born March 18, 1968 in Belleville, IL,  passed away Tuesday, March 10, 2020, unexpectedly from heart related issues. Scott was a loving father, son, brother, uncle and friend.

He is survived by his son, Zachary Morris; his parents, Leighton Eric and Leslee nee Bickel Morris; two sisters: Heather (Jim)...

Mar 3, 2020

George "Tom" Thomas Kroder, age 71 of Collinsville, IL, born August 1, 1948 in East St. Louis, IL, passed away on Tuesday, March 3, 2020 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in O'Fallon, IL.

Tom attained a Master's of Science and Safety from Central Missouri State University.  He also attended Ranken Technical College earning an electrical degree.  He worked...

Feb 28, 2020

Diana "Dianne" Sue Parker, age 72 of Collinsville, IL, born April 1, 1947 in East St. Louis, IL, passed away on Friday, February 28, 2020 at her residence surrounded by family.

Dianne was a former receptionist at a local law firm and volunteered at Anderson Hospital in Maryville, IL.  She was a member of Holy Cross Lutheran...

Feb 28, 2020

Carolyn Y. Allen, age 72 of Edwardsville, IL, formerly of Cahokia, IL, born June 3, 1947 in St. Louis, MO, passed away on Friday, February 28, 2020 at University Care Center in Edwardsville, IL.

Carolyn was a licensed beautician.  She loved home decorating and being a grandmother/Nan.

She was preceded in death by her parents,...