obituaries

Aug 2, 2019

Arthur "Art" Isaac Hamilton, age 67 of Maryville, IL born October 11, 1951 in East Chicago IN, passed away on Friday August 2, 2019 at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis MO.

Art was the Senior Vice President for Phoenix Services, LLC in Kennett Square PA having worked for the company for over 12 years. He had...

Jul 22, 2019

Dr. Richard "Dick" L. Cameron, age 89, of Collinsville, IL, born July 11, 1930 in Laconia, NH, passed away on Monday, July 22, 2019 in St. Louis, MO.

Dick was a National Guard Captain, and he received his Ph.D. in Geology from Ohio State University. He participated in the International Geophysical Year as Chief Glaciologist at Wilkes...

Jul 19, 2019

Harry Richard Mayabb, age 83 of Edwardsville, IL, born October 18, 1935 in East Prairie, MO, passed away on Friday, July 19, 2019, at his residence surrounded by family.

Richard was an Army veteran.  He had worked as a waste treatment operator for the Chrysler Plant in Fenton, MO.  Richard loved and believed Jesus Christ as his...

Jul 17, 2019

Joanne Isabelle (Aughanbaugh) Blair passed away peacefully on July 17, 2019, in Glen Carbon, Illinois.   Her younger son, Doug, and his wife, Sherry, were at her bedside, holding her hand as she began her journey to Heaven.  Joanne was 88 years old.  Born in Waynesboro, Pennsylvania, she was the oldest of four daughters raised by John and Isabelle Aughanbaugh. ...

Jul 16, 2019

Mason Michael Bubert, born February 27, 2019 in Shiloh, IL, passed away on Tuesday, July 16, 2019 at Anderson Hospital in Maryville, IL.

Beloved infant son of Zachary and Stephanie (nee Loehr) Bubert of St. Jacob, IL; loving grandson of Michael and Kathy Loehr of Collinsville, IL and Rusty and Sue Bubert of Mason City, IL; great...

Jul 14, 2019

Rosalein Switzer, age 85 of Highland, IL, born October 1, 1933 in Brownstown, IL, passed away on Sunday, July 14, 2019 at her residence surrounded by family.

Before retiring, Rosalein worked as a customer service representative for an auto parts store.  She loved to gamble and spend time with her family.

She was preceded in...

Jul 12, 2019

Amanda Michelle Yarbrough, age 31, born October 9, 1987 in Granite City, IL, passed away on Friday, July 12, 2019 at Memorial Hospital in Belleville, IL.

She was learning to be an electrician in the construction industry.  She enjoyed reading, loved animals, especially cats.

She is survived by her mother, Mary (nee Frizzell) Yarbrough of...

Jul 5, 2019

Levis B. Coultas, age 80, of Edwardsville, IL, born June 25, 1939 in Granite City, IL, passed away on Friday, July 5, 2019 at his residence.

Levis was an Army veteran. He then worked as a diesel mechanic for F. S. Growmark for 32 years before retiring. His passion for many years was radio-controlled car racing.

Jun 28, 2019

Dwayne Patrick "Pat" McNeill, age 78 of Maryville, IL, born July 15, 1940 in Cairo, IL, passed away on Friday, June 28, 2019 at Anderson Hospital in Maryville.

Pat was a retired logistical engineer for Apache Helicopter.  He previously had worked as a project manager for the Department of Army Aviation Troop & Aircraft Helicopter Command.  After...

Jun 28, 2019

Clifford Kenneth Meissner, age 91 of Collinsville, IL, born October 24, 1927 in Detroit, MI, passed away on Friday, June 28, 2019 at Garden View Care Center in Chesterfield, MO.

After serving in the Navy during WWII, Cliff attended Valparaiso University.  He then worked at Springfield Tool & Die for over 40 years, where he was known...

Jun 24, 2019

David E. Kollmann, age 54 of Collinsville, IL, born December 14, 1964 in Belleville, IL, passed away on Monday, June 24, 2019 at his residence.

Dave worked as a pizza chef at the former Papa K's in Collinsville, IL and as a caretaker to his father for many years.  He was a lifelong member of Good Shepherd...

Jun 23, 2019

Allister C. "Ace" Ross, Jr., age 87 of Collinsville, IL, born December 5, 1931 in Granite City, IL, passed away on Sunday, June 23, 2019 at his residence.

Al retired from US Steel (Granite City Steel) after 40 years, as a brick mason, a member of Local #8 - Bricklayers and Allied Craft Workers Union.  He has...

Jun 21, 2019

John R. Lechner, age 91 of Edwardsville, IL, born March 28, 1928 in Madison WI, passed away on Friday, June 21, 2019 at Stillwater Senior Living Center in Edwardsville, IL.

John was a retired service technician for General Electric.  He was an Army veteran.  He liked working to help people in their time of panic, and really...

Jun 21, 2019

Harry M. Robertson, age 86, of Collinsville, IL, born June 12, 1933 in Springfield, IL, passed away on Friday, June 21, 2019 at the San Gabriel Memory Care Center in Glen Carbon, IL.

Harry graduated from New Berlin High School in Illinois, attended Carthage College in Carthage, IL, attended West Point, graduated from the University of Illinois...

Jun 20, 2019

Tina M. Brozovich, age 51, of Caseyville, IL, born June 19, 1968 in Rome, NY, passed away on Thursday, June 20, 2019 at her residence.

She loved Cardinal baseball, Quick Trip ice cream, playing cards, being at the racetrack with Bill, and especially enjoyed spending time with her family.

Tina is survived by her mother,...

Jun 13, 2019

Deborah J. Jaco, age 64 of Stonington, IL, born October 14, 1954 in Mt. Vernon, IL, passed away on Thursday, June 13, 2019 at Evelyn's House in Creve Coeur, MO.

Deborah was a caregiver.  She enjoyed sewing, playing pool, tending to her plants, and spending time with family and friends.

She was preceded in death...

Jun 9, 2019

Norma Jean Rocca, age 88 of Collinsville, IL, born January 26, 1931 in Collinsville, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 9, 2019 at Anderson Hospital in Maryville, IL surrounded by her family.

Jean attended Holy Cross Lutheran Middle School going on to graduate from Collinsville High School in 1948.  She was employed by Famous Barr/Macy's as a...

Jun 2, 2019

Elaine Ann Pauesick, age 91 of Glen Carbon, IL, born November 4, 1927 in Chicago, IL, passed away on Sunday, June 2, 2019 at Meridian Village Care Center in Glen Carbon, IL.

Elaine attended University of Illinois and Southern Illinois University Edwardsville.  She retired after 20 years of service as a substitute teacher in the Collinsville Unit...

Jun 1, 2019

Joyce M. Meissner, age 89 of Glen Carbon, formerly of Collinsville, IL, born November 9, 1929 in Taylor, MI, passed away on Saturday, June 1, 2019 at Eden Village Care Center in Glen Carbon, IL.

Joyce was a homemaker and a teacher.  She was a member of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Collinsville and was a past...

May 30, 2019

J. Marion Hott, age 77 of Maryville, IL, born August 14, 1941 in Brownstown, IL, passed away on Thursday, May 30, 2019 at Eden Village Care Center in Glen Carbon, IL.

He was a retired construction laborer and later worked for Unit Step in Collinsville, IL.  He was a member of St. John United Church of Christ...