Andrew Fletcher Cauthen
Mar 16, 2026
Andrew Fletcher Cauthen, 82 of Collinsville, IL passed away on Monday, March 16, 2026, peacefully at his residence surrounded by his family.
He was born July 31, 1943, in Montgomery, AL to the late George Fletcher and Margaret Eleanor "Peggy" (nee Green) Cauthen. Because of his father's military career and later calling as a preacher, Andrew and...
Robert S. Fitch
Mar 14, 2026
Robert "Bob" Scott Fitch, 77, of Troy, IL, passed away peacefully at his residence on Saturday, March 14, 2026.
He was born October 1, 1949, in Poplar Bluff, MO, to the late Wallace and Ora Fern (Ragland) Fitch.
Bob married Carol Sue Heuermann on March 26, 1977, in Poplar Bluff, and she survives.
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Dorothy Jane Koopman
Mar 12, 2026
Dorothy Jane Koopman, 90, of Collinsville, IL, passed away Thursday, March 12, 2026, at St. Elizabeth's Hospital in O'Fallon, IL.
She was born September 25, 1935, in Nameoki Township, the daughter of the late Raymond and Lydia (nee Gerlach) Herschbach. Dorothy married Paul G. Koopman on January 14, 1956, in Chester, IL, and they shared 70 years...
Anthony W. Fletcher
Mar 10, 2026
Anthony "Tony" W. Fletcher, 67, of Collinsville, IL, passed away on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, at his residence surrounded by his loving family.
He was born December 1, 1958, in Winchester, KY, to the late William Henry Fletcher and Geraldine (née Caldwell) Bosch.
Tony graduated from Collinsville High School, Class of 1976. He proudly and...
Richard T. Conley
Mar 10, 2026
Richard "Dick" T. Conley, 85, of Maryville, IL, passed away Tuesday, March 10, 2026, at his residence.
He was born September 22, 1940, in Flora, IL, the son of the late Richard and Kathryn (nee Quinn) Conley. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother and sister-in-law, John and Barbara Conley; their...
Elizabeth A. Missey
Mar 10, 2026
Elizabeth "Beth" Ann Missey, 68, of Collinsville, IL, born March 1, 1958, in East St. Louis, IL, peacefully passed away on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, at her residence with her family by her side.
Beth was a graduate of Collinsville High School, Class of 1976. She attended Belleville Area College and went on to build a dedicated...
Elmer Fred Bietchert
Mar 8, 2026
Elmer Fred Bietchert, 88, of Maryville, IL, passed away on Sunday, March 8, 2026, at Anderson Hospital.
He was born November 1, 1937, in Collinsville, IL, to the late Edward and Lydia (née Wesemann) Bietchert. On July 15, 1966, he married June Dominick, who survives.
Elmer graduated from Collinsville High School, Class of 1955. He...
Fanny Ann Byer
Mar 7, 2026
Fanny Ann Byer, 88, of Maryville, IL, passed away on Saturday, March 7, 2026, at St. Elizabeth's Hospital in O'Fallon, IL.
She was born August 30, 1937, in Hammond, LA, to the late Pete and Josephine (nee Nuccio) LaMonte. Fanny married William Allen Byer on July 4, 1960, and he preceded her in death.
Fanny...
Charles E. Riley, Jr.
Mar 1, 2026
Charles "Chuck" E. Riley, Jr., 72, of Collinsville, IL, passed away on Sunday, March 1, 2026, at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, MO.
He was born August 2, 1953, in East St. Louis to the late Charles Sr. and Louise (nee Mathes) Riley.
Chuck retired from Ready Mix in Troy, IL, where he worked for...
William E. Luczaj
Mar 1, 2026
William Edwin Luczaj, 79, of Troy, IL passed away at his residence on Sunday, March 1, 2026.
He was born September 9, 1946, in Mount Vernon, IL to the late Edwin and Alice (née Williams) Luczaj. William proudly served his country in the United States Army.
William dedicated his career to the trade he valued...
Douglas William Willett
Feb 27, 2026
Douglas William Willett, 64, of Collinsville, IL, passed away on Friday, February 27, 2026, at his residence.
He was born June 15, 1961, in Belleville, IL, to the late Joseph "Bud" Willett and Nancy Lee (nee Chapman) Willett. Doug attended SS Peter & Paul Catholic Grade School and graduated from Collinsville High School, Class of 1979. He...
Linda K. Wettach
Feb 25, 2026
Linda Kay Wettach, 72, of Collinsville, IL, passed away on Wednesday, February 25, 2026, at Anderson Hospital.
She was born March 12, 1953, in St. Louis, MO to the late Glenn Elmer and Catherine (nee Pline) Ridgley.
She was a faithful beloved member of Heart of Worship Community Church, where she found great joy in...
Robert Philip Graff
Feb 20, 2026
Robert Philip Graff, 81, of Glen Carbon, IL, passed away on Friday, February 20, 2026, at Barnes-Jewish Hospital.
He was born on January 18, 1945, in Murphysboro, IL, to the late Wilbur and Gladys (nee Pierson) Graff. Robert graduated from Murphysboro High School in 1962 and honorably served his country in the United States Navy. He went...
Marie E. Spalding
Feb 19, 2026
Marie E. Spalding, 96, of Collinsville, IL, peacefully passed away on Thursday, February 19, 2026, at Freeburg Care Center.
She was born September 18, 1929, in O'Fallon, IL to the late Louis Paskero and Olivia (Bonora) Paskero. On April 23, 1949, she married George Spalding, who preceded her in death.
Marie devoted her early years...
Christopher J. Jacobs
Feb 19, 2026
Christopher J. Jacobs, 46, of Troy, Illinois, passed away at his home on Thursday, February 19, 2026.
He was born on February 3, 1980, in Belleville, Illinois, to John and Mary (née Stimac) Jacobs. He and Elizabeth "Beth" Thouvenot were united in marriage on October 1, 2005, sharing 20 years of love and family.
Christopher...
Phillip R. Hinds
Feb 18, 2026
Phillip R. Hinds, 80, of Collinsville, IL, passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, February 18, 2026.
Phillip was born October 15, 1945, in St. Louis, MO, to the late Roscoe Hinds and Thelma (nee Clark) Hinds. He graduated from McCluer High School in St. Louis and went on to proudly serve his country in the...
Lillian H. Stack
Feb 17, 2026
Lillian H. Stack, 90, of Collinsville, IL, passed away on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, at her home.
She was born April 6, 1935, in Arbyrd, MO, to the late Jesse and Mildred (nee McClearn) McWhorter. Lillian graduated from Granite City High School, Class of 1954. On February 27, 1954, she married the love of her life, James...
John William Boerm Iii
Feb 15, 2026
John "Jack" William Boerm III, 93, of Edwardsville, IL, formerly of Collinsville, IL, peacefully passed away on Sunday, February 15, 2026, at Stillwater Senior Living.
He was born on February 3, 1933, in Wellston, MO, to the late John II and Ruth (nee Hamm) Boerm. Jack honorably served his country in the United States Marine Corps. Following...
Ann Elizabeth Goldsmith
Feb 14, 2026
Ann Elizabeth Goldsmith, age 80, of Collinsville, IL, born November 10, 1945, in Hillsboro, IL, peacefully passed away on Saturday, February 14, 2026, at her home with her husband by her side.
Ann was a proud 1963 graduate of Collinsville High School. She dedicated 38 years to shaping young minds as an elementary school teacher in the...
Richard E. Ruger
Feb 9, 2026
Richard "Bud" E. Ruger, 93, of Collinsville, Illinois, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 9, 2026 at Alhambra Rehab and Healthcare.
He was born on October 9, 1932, in Stanford Township, Illinois, to the late Roy and Georgianna (née Blankenship) Ruger. Bud married the love of his life, Johnalee Edwards, on January 22, 1954, in Flora, Illinois,...
