obituaries

Feb 27, 2020

Virgil Farenzena, age 84, of Collinsville, IL, was born March 11, 1935 in Collinsville, IL. He passed on February 27, 2020 at Anderson Hospital, Maryville IL.

Virgil was preceded in death by his wife, Joan Elaine (nee Matthews) Farenzena, whom he married on June 12, 1955.  Joan passed on May 20, 2019.  High school sweethearts, they enjoyed...

Feb 25, 2020

Nelda Dorine Rincker, age 90 of Maryville, IL, born March 28, 1929 in Lakewood, IL, passed away on Tuesday, February 25, 2020 at Liberty Village Care Center in Maryville, IL.

Nelda was a homemaker, mother of six, grandmother of 18, and great-grandmother to 28.  Her family and grandchildren were most important to her.  She was a member...

Feb 24, 2020

Robert James Jenkins, age 91 of Maryville, IL, born January 13, 1929 in Jennings, MO, passed away on Monday, February 24, 2020 at his residence.

Robert was a retired mechanical engineer.  He was a U.S. Marine Corps Veteran, loved John Wayne movies, and was an avid reader.

He was preceded in death by his parents,...

Feb 24, 2020

Theodore "Ted" Robert Frisbie, age 82 of Edwardsville, IL, passed away on Monday, February 24, 2020 at his residence.

Ted was born May 21, 1937 in New York, NY to the late Russell Peck and Barbara Marie nee Tani Frisbie.  He was mainly raised in Newtown, CT.  He graduated from Newtown High School in 1955, obtained his...

Feb 18, 2020

Dorothy "Dottie" Caroline Wiemann, age 91 of Maryville, IL, born April 16, 1928 in Damiansville, IL, passed away Tuesday, February 18, 2020 at her residence surrounded by family.

Dottie had worked in retail sales.  She was a member of Mother of Perpetual Help Catholic Church in Maryville, IL, involved in the Alter Society, Ladies Auxiliary and Red...

Feb 18, 2020

Robert L. "Fritz" Mirly, age 85 of Freeburg, IL, formerly of Collinsville, IL, born October 22, 1934 in Oak Ridge, MO, passed away on Tuesday, February 18, 2020 at the Freeburg Care Center in Freeburg, IL.

Fritz was the former owner and operator of the Silver Scissor Barber Shop in Collinsville, IL. He was a member of...

Feb 17, 2020

Terry "Red" R. Bosen, age 65 of Glen Carbon, IL, formerly of Collinsville, IL born November 4, 1954 in East St. Louis, IL, passed away on Monday, February 17, 2020 at Anderson Hospital in Maryville, IL.

Terry was employed as a truck driver for Crete Carrier / Schaeffer Trucking.  He enjoyed to fish, hunt and play golf. ...

Feb 15, 2020

Raymond "Ray" L. Juenger, Jr., age 66 of Collinsville, born October 7, 1953 in East St. Louis, IL, passed away on Saturday, February 15, 2020 at Anderson Hospital in Maryville, IL.

Ray was retired from the Veterans Administration as an Inventory Management Specialist.  He was a Navy veteran, a Cubs fan, and enjoyed getting together with his...

Feb 13, 2020

Betty Ruth Gregory, age 89, of Troy, IL, born January 17, 1931 in Marmaduke, AR, passed away on February 13, 2020 at Faith Countryside Homes in Highland, IL.

Betty was a retired beautician and also worked as a personal housekeeper for the Roberts Family in Ladue, MO. She was a member of the Bethel Baptist Church, CMT...

Feb 8, 2020

Michael Eugene Gutjahr, age 66 of Wentzville, MO, formerly of Huntsville, AL and Collinsville, IL, born October 22, 1953 in East St. Louis, IL, passed away on Saturday, February 8, 2020 at Evelyn's House in Creve Coeur, MO.

Michael was a retired Supreme Commander of All Earth Forces and was also known as Red Fred Egotripper Palmer. ...

Feb 6, 2020

David E. Obernuefemann, Jr., age 94, formerly of Troy, IL passed peacefully at his home in Crestwood, KY surrounded by loved ones on February 6, 2020.

He was born on February 28, 1925 to David and Ida (nee Bugger) Obernuefemann. He married Mildred Fohne on January 22, 1946. She preceded him in death on August 24, 1996...

Feb 6, 2020

Claude "Scooter" Schildknecht, 92, passed away at Homewood Healthcare in Lebanon, Indiana on Thursday, February 6, 2020. He was born in Collinsville, Illinois on September 4, 1927 to the late Claude E. and Gertrude A. (Schroeppel) Schildknecht. He was a graduate of Collinsville High School in Illinois and Valparaiso University. Scooter also served his country honorably in the U.S....

Feb 2, 2020

Tammy L. Wortman, age 60, of Collinsville, IL, born October 30, 1959 in East St. Louis, IL, passed away on Sunday, February 2, 2020 at her residence.

Tammy was a 1977 graduate of Belleville Township High School East, and was a homemaker, loving wife, mother and grandmother. She loved cooking, gardening, home decorating, and times spent with...

Feb 2, 2020

Shirley J. Van Gilder, age 81 of Glen Carbon, IL, born April 12, 1938 in Collinsville, IL, passed away on Sunday, February 2, 2020 at St. Louis University Hospital in St. Louis, MO.

Shirley was a 1956 Collinsville High School graduate.  She worked as an administrative assistant for Southwestern Bell Telephone Company and was a bookkeeper for...

Feb 1, 2020

Dottie M. Ricker, age 80 of Alhambra, IL, formerly of Collinsville, IL, born August 20, 1939 in Alton, IL, passed away on Saturday, February 1, 2020 at Hitz Memorial Home in Alhambra, IL.

Dottie married Robert P. Ricker on December 22, 1956 and together they raised two children, Andrea and Bob, Jr.  She worked as a beautician...

Jan 27, 2020

Marsha A. Volkman, age 58 of Maryville, IL, born May 3, 1961 in Belleville, IL, passed away on Monday, January 27, 2020 at her residence with her husband by her side.

Marsha was a childcare worker at the YMCA.  She loved to shop and the St. Louis Cardinals.

She was preceded in death by her...

Jan 27, 2020

Richard "Dick" E. Chasteen, age 86 of Maryville, IL, born August 2, 1933 in Vandalia, MO, passed away on Monday, January 27, 2020 at Anderson Hospital in Maryville.

Dick was the owner and operator of Lindley Trucking Company in Granite City, IL.  He was an Air Force Veteran, enjoyed playing cards and golf, and was a longtime...

Jan 24, 2020

Harry E. Neuling, age 76 of Glen Carbon, IL, born December 6, 1943 in St. Louis, MO, passed away on Friday, January 24, 2020 at his residence with his family by his side.

Harry chose to make a career and serve his country in the U.S. Army. He originally entered into service in 1966 as a draftee...

Jan 21, 2020

Violet C. Podnar, age 93 of Highland, IL, formerly of Collinsville, IL, born May 13, 1926 in Granite City, IL, passed away on Tuesday, January 21, 2020 at the Faith Care Center in Highland, IL.

Violet was a retired accountant for St. Louis University.  She was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church in Madison, IL.  She...

Jan 18, 2020

Charles "Chuck" Harold Kennedy, age 60 of Collinsville, IL, born September 5, 1959 in Centralia, IL, passed away on Saturday, January 18, 2020 in Boynton Beach, FL.

Chuck was a retired master brake technician.  He was a former member of Meadow Heights Baptist Church in Collinsville.  He was an avid motorcycle rider having rode in several charity...