obituaries

Nov 2, 2018

Vicky Lee Cawvey, age 65 of Collinsville, IL, born December 6, 1952 in Salt Lake City, UT passed away on Friday, November 2, 2018 at her residence.

Vicky was a retired radio disc jockey.  She enjoyed collecting Boyds Bears.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Jack Leo and Marilyn Jean (nee Hobbs) Thompson....

Oct 28, 2018

Mary Kathryn Cundiff, 94 of Collinsville, IL, born February 9, 1924 in Lilbourn, MO, passed away October 28, 2018 at 1:00 a.m. at her residence.

She worked secretarial jobs for many companies in the Metro-St. Louis area, including payroll for the A.O. Smith, and as a secretary for Yelton Supply Company in Granite City, although she started...

Oct 28, 2018

Joseph "Joe" W. Zappa, age 58 of Glen Carbon, IL, formerly of Collinsville, born August 3, 1960 in Springfield, IL, passed away on Sunday, October 28, 2018 at Kindred Hospital St. Anthony's in St. Louis, MO.

Joe graduated from Springfield Lanphier High School where he played baseball and American Legion baseball as well as football.  After high...

Oct 27, 2018

Kathleen Marie Ray, age 53 of Collinsville, IL, born December 4, 1964 in Springfield, IL, passed away on Saturday, October 27, 2018 at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, MO.

Kathleen was a nurse and worked for a nursing home.  She was raised in the Catholic faith.  She loved her family and was very kind and giving.  She...

Oct 25, 2018

James H. "Wally" Price, age 84, of Collinsville, born May 9, 1934 in Zanesville, OH, passed away on Thursday, October 25, 2018 at his residence surrounded by family.

Wally graduated from Collinsville High School in 1952 and served in the United States Coast Guard. He retired from Granite City Steel where he worked as a scheduler. He...

Oct 25, 2018

Thomas G. Loehr, age 77 of Collinsville, Illinois, born March 4, 1941 in East Saint Louis, Illinois passed away on Thursday, October 25, 2018 at his residence surrounded by his loving family.

Tom was an insurance agent for more than 40 years, most recently an agency owner in Highland, Illinois with Weiss Insurance Agency.  He attended Mother...

Oct 17, 2018

Ray Murphy, age 86 of Collinsville, IL, born in Collinsville on September 21, 1932, passed away October 17, 2018 at Eden Village in Glen Carbon, IL.

Ray was a 1950 graduate of Collinsville High School, an Army veteran attaining the rank of Corporal, and a former member of the Masonic Lodge. He retired from American Car Foundry...

Oct 16, 2018

Laura B. Shamhart, age 84, of Troy, IL, born August 19, 1934 in Newton, IL, a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away on Tuesday, October 16, 2018 at Anderson Hospital in Maryville, IL.

Laura was a homemaker, a member of the Troy Christian Church, and a former volunteer at the Troy Senior Center. She loved...

Oct 13, 2018

Sophia Plantz ( nee Finkewich), age 82, of Collinsville, IL, born November 30, 1935 in Neepawa, Manitoba Canada, passed away Saturday, October 13, 2018.

Sophia retired from Anheuser-Busch after 22 years of service in Telecommunications. After retirement, she worked for Kruta Bakery in Collinsville.  She was a member of Meadow Heights Baptist Church in Collinsville and was...

Oct 9, 2018

Leona K. Hamilos, nee Mateyka, 93, of Glen Carbon passed away on Tuesday, October 9, 2018, at Eden Village Care Center surrounded by her loved ones.  She was born on February 5, 1925, in Glen Carbon, the daughter of Joseph and Katherine (Watsek) Mateyka.  She married the love of her life, Nick J. Hamilos on June 21, 1947, at...

Oct 7, 2018

Alvin Victor Kollmann, 88, of Collinsville, IL, born November 7, 1929 in Royal, IA, died Sunday, October 7, 2018 in Collinsville, IL. Rev. Kollmann served his Lord in many ways.  His first call was to St. Paul Lutheran Church in West Frankfort, IL where he served from 1954-1959.  He received a Call to start a new mission congregation in...

Oct 2, 2018

Marjorie J. (nee Eye) Wohlschlag, age 94 of Collinsville, IL, born July 25, 1924 in St. Louis, MO, passed away on Tuesday, October 2, 2018 at Collinsville Rehabilitation and Health Care Center.

Marjorie married Richard F. Wohlschlag on May 2, 1943 and raised four children.  She worked at Kmart for 20 years as well as Pope's Cafeteria...

Sep 25, 2018

Todd A. Naugle, age 54 of Collinsville, IL, born March 31, 1964 in East St. Louis, IL, passed away on Tuesday, September 25, 2018 at his residence.

Todd was a 1982 Collinsville High School graduate.  He was a U.S. Navy veteran serving for 6 years and worked as a laborer-welder for Petroff Excavating for over 20 years. ...

Sep 17, 2018

Robert M. Kilzer, age 71 of Maryville, IL, born August 19, 1947 in East St. Louis, IL, passed away on Monday, September 17, 2018 at his residence.

Robert retired from Afton Chemical in Sauget, IL as a chemical operator.  He previously worked as a railroad block operator for Norfolk Southern.  He was a member of SAR (Sons...

Sep 13, 2018

Rose E. Baima, 97, former resident of Collinsville, IL, died Thursday, September 13, 2018 at Meridian Village, which had been her home for the past 12 years.

Mrs. Baima was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother.  She met her husband, Edward, while working at the Brooks Canning Factory in Collinsville.  They were married on May 28,...

Sep 11, 2018

Larry C. Shields, age 80 of Collinsville, IL, born August 30, 1938 in Crossville, IL, passed away on Tuesday, September 11, 2018 at Anderson Hospital in Maryville, IL.

Larry attained his Bachelor's degree.  He worked for State Farm for 35 years as a claims supervisor.  He was of the Lutheran faith, and a member of the Evening...

Sep 10, 2018

Connie M. Wright, age 63, of Maryville, IL passed away on Monday, September 10, 2018.

She was born on January 9, 1955 to Maynard & Bertie ( nee Kinsley) Rittgers. Connie was a member of the First Baptist Church of Troy, IL. She enjoyed reading, spending time with her family, and collecting seashells from the Florida beaches....

Sep 9, 2018

Dee Babcock, age 84, of Collinsville, IL (whose life was a work of art), sketched a new landscape and stepped into it on Sunday, September 9, 2018.

She was an artist all of her life and made her living at Caterpillar Tractor Company as the only staff artist and photographer.  She was interested in life and was...

Sep 3, 2018

Stephen Gerard "Grizz" Lueck, age 66 of Edwardsville, IL, born September 29, 1951 in St. Louis, MO, passed away on Monday, September 3, 2018 at his residence.

Stephen worked for Semi-Bulk Systems in Fenton, MO as a steel fabricator for over 25 years.  He enjoyed Harley Davidson motorcycles, gardening and working in the yard, and working at...

Aug 22, 2018

James Braxton Miller II, age 75 of Greenville, IL, born December 29, 1942 in Los Angeles, CA, passed away on Wednesday, August 22, 2018 at St. Joseph's Hospital in Highland, IL.

James was a machine operator for Burlington Northern Railroad. He was an avid watch collector and a Vietnam Air Force veteran.

He was preceded...