obituaries


Darlene Sue Hodge

Darlene Sue Hodge

Mar 26, 2019

Darlene Sue Hodge, age 68 of Dawson Springs, KY, formerly of Troy, IL, born January 31, 1951 in Troy, IL, passed away on Tuesday, March 26, 2019 at Baptist Health Madisonville in Madisonville, KY surrounded by her family.

Darlene worked as a bookkeeper for the Holiday Inn in Hopkinsville, KY.  She enjoyed ceramics, collecting baskets, and riding...

Joseph A. Spurgeon

Joseph A. Spurgeon

Mar 23, 2019

Joseph A. Spurgeon, age 73 of Troy, IL, born February 10, 1946 in Mattoon, IL, passed away on Saturday, March 23, 2019 at his residence.

Joe played baseball and football for Kansas State University and attained his four-year degree.  He retired after 31 years of teaching from the Collinsville Unit 10 School District, and was also a...

Paulette Rae (Patterson) Dial

Paulette Rae (Patterson) Dial

Mar 17, 2019

Paulette Rae (Patterson) Dial, age 62 of Maryville, IL, born December 16, 1956 in Portsmouth, VA, passed away on Sunday, March 17, 2019 at her residence.

She was a retired office administrator for Speedco Truck Lube & Tires. She liked to crochet and she loved her family, her pets, and times shared with friends.

Paulette...

Louise Singleton

Louise Singleton

Mar 9, 2019

Louise Singleton, age 83 of Caseyville, IL, formerly of Yemassee, SC, born August 12, 1935 in Whitehall, SC, passed away on Saturday, March 9, 2019 at the Caseyville Nursing & Rehabilitation Center.

Louise was a member of the Mt. Nebo Baptist Church in Yemassee, SC and was a homemaker all of her life.

Funeral service...

Anita Kay Reulecke

Anita Kay Reulecke

Mar 4, 2019

Anita Kay Reulecke, age 61 of Collinsville, Il, born December 6, 1957 in Pana, IL, passed away on Monday, March 4, 2019 at Meridian Village Care Center in Glen Carbon, IL.

Anita was a 1976 Collinsville High School graduate.  She worked as a bookkeeper for Christian Publishing Company in St. Louis, MO until the business was closed. ...

Miriam Sharon Frey

Miriam Sharon Frey

Mar 3, 2019

Miriam Sharon Frey, age 79 of Maryville, IL, passed away on Sunday March 3, 2019 at Elmwood Nursing Home in Maryville, IL

Miriam was a retired secretary for the Metro East Montessori School in Granite City, IL.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Marion Augustus and Mary Ethel (nee Ayers) Sparks.

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Joann Jean Twyman

Joann Jean Twyman

Mar 2, 2019

JoAnn Jean Twyman, age 79 of Maryville, IL formerly of Carlinville, IL, born August 3, 1939 in Litchfield, IL, passed away on Saturday, March 2, 2019 at Liberty Village in Maryville, IL.

JoAnn was a retired computer programmer for the State of IL-Secretary of State Office.  She loved animals, being outdoors, and spending time in Florida.  She...

Shirley Mae Fish

Shirley Mae Fish

Feb 18, 2019

Shirley Mae Fish, age 81, of Collinsville, IL, born August 23, 1937 in Collinsville, IL, passed away on February 18, 2019 at Aspen Creek, an assisted living facility in Troy, IL.

Shirley was a 1956 graduate of Collinsville High School and worked as a bookkeeper for over 50 years along with her husband at their business, the...

Timothy Arthur Ballard

Timothy Arthur Ballard

Feb 9, 2019

Timothy Arthur Ballard, age 62 of Shiloh, IL, formerly of Collinsville, IL, born January 30, 1957 in Hartford, CT, passed away on Saturday, February 9, 2019 at Missouri Baptist Hospital in Sullivan, MO.

Tim retired as a Human Resources Director for Lanter Delivery Systems after 33 years of service.  For the last five years, he worked as...

Jerald Robert Giovando

Jerald Robert Giovando

Feb 2, 2019

Jerald Robert Giovando, age 82 of Collinsville, IL, born August 30, 1936 in Collinsville, IL, passed away on Saturday, February 2, 2019 at Collinsville Nursing and Rehab Center.

Jerald retired from the U.S. Navy after 20 years of service.  After retirement, he spent another 20 years with the National Steel & Ship Building in San Diego, CA. ...

Ralph L. Schneider

Ralph L. Schneider

Jan 30, 2019

Ralph L. Schneider, age 86 of Collinsville, Il, born October 26, 1932 in Lenzburg, IL, passed away Wednesday, January 30, 2019 at Anderson Hospital in Maryville, IL.

Ralph was the former owner/operator of Cards Plus in Collinsville, IL.  After retirement, he was the owner of Mid States Auto Body & Supply in Maryville, IL.  In earlier years...

Deborah K. Weil

Deborah K. Weil

Jan 30, 2019

Deborah Kay Weil, age 67 of Edwardsville, IL, born September 3, 1951 in East St. Louis, IL, passed away on Wednesday, January 30, 2019 at Anderson Hospital in Maryville, IL.

Debbie attained her degree from Eastern Illinois University.  She was a retired payroll analyst for Boeing in St. Louis, MO.  She loved to travel with her husband,...

Jeanette R. Cohill

Jeanette R. Cohill

Jan 25, 2019

Jeanette Ruth Cohill, age 93, of Glen Carbon, IL, formerly of Collinsville, IL, born August 1, 1925, in Mt. Prospect IL, passed away on Friday, January 25, 2019, at Meridian Village Care Center in Glen Carbon. Jeanette's greatest joy was her family, and spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren.  She was a member of Holy Cross Lutheran...

Marco Francisco Figueroa

Marco Francisco Figueroa

Jan 25, 2019

Marco Francisco Figueroa, age 81, of Collinsville, IL, born July 10, 1937 in San Pedro Sula, Honduras, passed away on Friday January 25, 2019 at Cedarhurst Assisted Living Center in Collinsville, IL.

Marco was a retired Environmental Engineer and an Army veteran.  He was a member of SS Peter & Paul Catholic Church in Collinsville.

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Lucille M Richards

Lucille M Richards

Jan 23, 2019

Lucille M. ( nee Hoover) Richards, age 93 of Maryville, IL, born January 28, 1925 in Poplar Bluff, MO, passed away on Wednesday, January 23, 2019 at her residence.

Lucille married William H. Richards on December 31, 1949 and had four children together.  She devoted her life to her family as a homemaker.  She enjoyed working in...

William "Billy" R Frey

William "Billy" R Frey

Jan 16, 2019

William "Billy" R. Frey, age 59 of Granite City, IL, formerly of Collinsville, IL, born October 12, 1959 in East St. Louis, IL, passed away on Wednesday, January 16, 2019 at Gateway Regional Medical Center in Granite City.

Billy attained his 4-year degree from Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville and worked as a debt collector.

He was...

Angelo James Zavaglia

Angelo James Zavaglia

Jan 14, 2019

Angelo James Zavaglia, 77, of Maryville, IL, formerly of Collinsville, IL, went to be with Jesus on Monday, January 14, 2019, at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, MO.

Born in Collinsville, IL on May 26, 1941, to the late Angelo and Theresa Zavaglia, Angelo began his long career in the grocery business at age 10, working at...

Ronald Charles Engeling

Ronald Charles Engeling

Jan 13, 2019

Ronald Charles Engeling, age 65 of Collinsville, IL, born June 30, 1953 in Highland, IL, passed away on Sunday, January 13, 2019 at his residence.

Ron was a retired computer programmer for Data Science Corporation in St. Louis, MO.  He was a member of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Collinsville, enjoyed music and playing pool, and spending...

Rhonda Lou Burton

Rhonda Lou Burton

Jan 13, 2019

Rhonda Lou Burton, age 68 of Collinsville, IL, born December 7, 1950 in Muncie, IN, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 13, 2019 at her residence surrounded by her family.

Rhonda was a 1969 Muncie Southside High School graduate.  She worked at the Collinsville Farmer's Market.  Flowers were her specialty.  She loved to garden and to be...

Kevin L Eck

Kevin L Eck

Jan 11, 2019

Kevin L. Eck, age 50 of Lutz, FL, formerly of Collinsville, IL, born November 16, 1968 in Belleville, IL, passed away on Friday, January 11, 2019 at his residence.

Kevin was a 1986 Collinsville High School graduate.  He worked as an information technology manager for the Kansas City Southern, Union Pacific, and CSX Railroads, and previously worked...