obituaries


Shirley Mae Aubrecht

Shirley Mae Aubrecht

May 30, 2019

Shirley Mae Aubrecht, age 89 of Glen Carbon, IL, born February 6, 1930 in St. Louis, MO, passed away on Thursday, May 30, 2019 at Meridian Village Care Center in Glen Carbon, IL with her family by her side.

Shirley was a devoted homemaker.  She and her husband, Joseph C. Aubrecht, raised two sons and a daughter...

Maryann Paskero

Maryann Paskero

May 28, 2019

Maryann Paskero, age 83 of Collinsville, IL, born June 30, 1935 in East St. Louis, IL, passed away on Tuesday, May 28, 2019 at her residence surrounded by family.

She was a 1953 Collinsville High School graduate, a dedicated member of SS Peter & Paul Catholic Church in Collinsville, and a past organist and choir member.  Maryann...

Matthew Joseph Burgess

Matthew Joseph Burgess

May 28, 2019

Matthew Joseph Burgess, age 58 of Plano TX, formerly of Collinsville, IL, born July 18, 1960 in Collinsville, IL passed away on Tuesday May 28, 2019 in Plano, Texas.

Matt was a 1978 Collinsville High School graduate.  He attended Florida Tech University and University of MO – Rolla.

He was preceded in death by his...

Gary L. Harris

Gary L. Harris

May 26, 2019

Gary L. Harris, age 77 of Godfrey, IL, born August 5, 1941 in Waterloo, IA, passed away on Sunday, May 26, 2019 at his residence surrounded by his family.

Gary graduated from Iowa State University and participated in the Navy ROTC Program while there.  After graduating, he went to work for Olin Corporation.  Over his career, he...

Jesse Dale Goodman

Jesse Dale Goodman

May 24, 2019

Jesse Dale Goodman age 72, of Jamestown, IL, born April 2, 1947 in St. Louis, MO, passed away on Friday, May 24, 2019 at his residence.

Jesse was a retired truck driver.  He loved to fish, old cars, hunting, and spending time with family.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Eulan Ray Goodman...

Jerry L Soehlke

Jerry L Soehlke

May 13, 2019

Jerry L. Soehlke, age 73 of Collinsville, IL, born March 4, 1946, in East St. Louis, IL, passed away on Monday, May 13, 2019 at Belleville Memorial Hospital in Belleville, IL.

Jerry graduated from Collinsville High School in 1964. He was a member of the 1963 and 1964 basketball teams led by Coach Vergil Fletcher. After graduating,...

Bernadine Lenore Johnson

Bernadine Lenore Johnson

May 11, 2019

Bernadine Lenore Johnson, age 89 of Edwardsville, IL, born May 21, 1929 in Johnston City, IL, passed away on Saturday, May 11, 2019 at Cedarhurst of Edwardsville, Edwardsville, IL.

Bernadine attained her Bachelor of Music from Wesleyan University and Master's in Education from Southern Illinois University Carbondale. She began her career in the Edwardsville School District #7...

David Botner Scott

David Botner Scott

May 11, 2019

David Botner Scott, age 78 of Collinsville, IL, born October 3, 1940 in Winchester, KY, passed away on Saturday, May 11, 2019 at Alton Memorial Hospital, Alton, IL.

David was a retired quality manager for Winchester.  He was an avid fan of University of Kentucky basketball, St. Louis Cardinals baseball, and he enjoyed horse racing.  On Tuesdays,...

Lois Elaine Schoeber

Lois Elaine Schoeber

May 9, 2019

Lois Elaine Schoeber, age 75 of Collinsville, Il, born February 17, 1944 in Alton, IL, passed away on Thursday, May 9, 2019 at her residence.

Lois was a 1962 Edwardsville High School graduate.  She married the love of her life, Eldon R. Schoeber, on September 19, 1964 and they raised two daughters together, Michelle and Stacy.  She...

Roberta B Blackford

Roberta B Blackford

May 8, 2019

Roberta B. Blackford, age 90 of Maryville, IL, born May 20, 1928 in St. Louis, MO passed away on Wednesday, May 8, 2019, at Liberty Village in Maryville, IL.

Roberta was a retired nursing home cook. She was a member of St. Matthew United Methodist Church in Belleville, IL, and enjoyed embroidery and gardening.  She treasured her...

Marguerite Marion Bruns

Marguerite Marion Bruns

May 1, 2019

Marguerite Marion Bruns (nee Welle), age 92, of Swansea, IL, born September 6, 1926 in Collinsville, IL, passed away on Wednesday, May 1, 2019, at Advent Health Center in Celebration, FL.

Marguerite "Marge" was a graduate of Collinsville High School. She married the love of her life, August W. Bruns, on June 3, 1945. Early in her...

Roberta M. Koch

Roberta M. Koch

Apr 28, 2019

Roberta M. "Bertie" Koch, age 82 of Collinsville, IL, born January 12, 1937 in Collinsville, IL, passed away on Sunday, April 28, 2019 at her residence.

Roberta was a computer analyst for over 30 years.  She enjoyed traveling the world and reading.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Albert J. Koch; her parents,...

Patrice A. Parvin

Patrice A. Parvin

Apr 24, 2019

Patrice A. Parvin, age 73 of Collinsville, IL, born February 10, 1946 in East St. Louis, IL, passed away on Wednesday, April 24, 2019 at her residence.

Private burial will be held at St. John Cemetery, Collinsville, IL.

Memorials may be made to the Metro East Humane Society, 8495 State Route 143, Edwardsville, IL 62025....

Sally Ann Harris

Sally Ann Harris

Apr 18, 2019

Sally Ann Harris age 63, of Sun City Center, FL, born June 7, 1955 in Canton, OH, passed away on Thursday April 18, 2019, in Troy, IL.

Sally grew up in North Canton, Ohio and graduated from Hoover High School then attended Ohio State University.  She lived and worked most of her adult life in Florida, where...

Charlie Lewis, Jr.

Charlie Lewis, Jr.

Apr 15, 2019

Mr. Charlie Lewis, Jr. was born May 17, 1945 to the late Mattie Mae Lewis and John Smith in Alabama.  Charlie was the baby of two children.  His mother moved the family to Fort Pierce, FL, where Charlie received his education.  Later in life, he moved to Detroit, MI to be with his sister and her family.  While living...

Betty Ann Cappello

Betty Ann Cappello

Apr 9, 2019

Betty Ann Cappello, age 89 of Weldon Spring, MO, formerly of Collinsville, IL, born October 28, 1929 in Maryville, IL, passed away on Tuesday, April 9, 2019 at Park Place Senior Living in O'Fallon, MO.

Betty was a 1947 Collinsville High School graduate.  She retired from Collinsville Community School District Unit 10 as a secretary for Collinsville...

Darin Wade Nichols

Darin Wade Nichols

Apr 5, 2019

Darin Wade Nichols, age 46 of Maryville, IL, formerly of San Antonio, TX, born September 17, 1972 in San Antonio, TX, passed away on Friday, April 5, 2019 at his residence.

Darin was the son of the late Benjamin Carver Nichols and Claudia ( nee Odom) Wright.  He worked as a clerk for a gas station in...

Michael Jon Drost

Michael Jon Drost

Apr 1, 2019

Michael Jon Drost, age 57 of Maryville, IL, born October 9, 1961 in East St. Louis, IL, passed away on Monday, April 1, 2019.

Michael was a 1980 Collinsville High School graduate.  He worked for Cerro Copper in Sauget, IL, and enjoyed riding motorcycles, hunting, and spending time with his family.

He was preceded in...

Dorothea Faye Maley

Dorothea Faye Maley

Mar 31, 2019

Dorothea Faye Maley, age 90 of Collinsville, IL, born November 15, 1928 in Evansville, IN, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 31, 2019 at Freeburg Care Center in Freeburg, IL.

Dorothea retired after working 27 years as a registered nurse.  She was a member of St. Luke's United Methodist Church in Maryville, IL and was past President...

Roger L. Drique

Roger L. Drique

Mar 29, 2019

Roger L. Drique, age 89 of Collinsville, IL, born January 5, 1930 in Troy, IL, passed away on Friday, March 29, 2019 at Meridian Village Care Center in Glen Carbon, IL.

Roger was a 1948 Staunton High School graduate.  He was a US Marine veteran having served in the Korean War.  He was a retired chemist, who...