Wade Theodore Sanders
Feb 4, 2026
Wade Theodore "Ted" Sanders, 91, of Collinsville, Illinois, passed away peacefully at his residence on Wednesday, February 4, 2026.
Ted was born on May 31, 1934, in Ellington, Missouri, to the late Wade H. and Delphia M. Sanders. A proud Collinsville High School graduate, he went on to attend St. Louis Community College before beginning a longtime...
Jackie Marie Averbeck
Feb 3, 2026
Jackie Marie Averbeck, 69, of Maryville, Illinois, passed away on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, at Cambridge House in Maryville.
She was born on June 5, 1956, in Henderson, NV, to the late C Jackie E. Chinn and Jane (née Pate) Chinn.
Jackie worked for many years in retail management and at several gas stations and...
Betty Jane Moeller
Feb 1, 2026
Betty Jane (nee Wendt) Moeller, 82, of Collinsville, IL, went to be with her Lord and Savior on February 1, 2026.
A proud daughter of dairy farmers Melvin and Mildred Wendt, from Ridgeville Corners, OH, she had a great love for the outdoors. She never missed a chance to wade in a cool stream or work in...
Kenneth Lee Simnitt
Feb 1, 2026
Kenneth Lee Simnitt, 80, of Troy, Illinois, passed away on Sunday, February 1, 2026, at Anderson Hospital in Maryville, Illinois.
He was born on April 23, 1945, in Steele City, Nebraska, to the late Otis Simnitt and Illa Fern (née Dorman) Fielder. Kenneth honorably served his country in the United States Army.
Kenneth was a...
Robert W. Karrer
Jan 27, 2026
Robert W. Karrer, 95, of Collinsville, IL, passed away on January 27, 2026, at Anderson Hospital in Maryville, IL.
He was born April 18, 1930, in Granite City, IL, to the late Otto Karrer Jr. and Ethel (nee Brinkhoff) Karrer. Robert married Phyllis (nee Hott) Karrer on May 4, 1957, and she preceded him in death.
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Drew Matthew Peterson
Jan 25, 2026
Drew Matthew Peterson, 22, of Worden, Illinois, formerly of Edwardsville, passed away on Sunday, January 25, 2026, in Jasper County, Iowa.
He was born on March 3, 2003, in Maryville, Illinois, to Tim and Sylvia (née Ginter) Peterson. Drew graduated from Edwardsville High School, Class of 2021, and went on to pursue his passion for hands-on work....
Bob Benjamin Barrett
Jan 25, 2026
Bob Benjamin Barrett, 80, of Maryville, IL, peacefully passed away on Sunday morning, January 25, 2026, at his residence with his wife, Diane by his side.
Bob was born on December 28, 1945, in Long Beach, CA, to the late Beryl and Ramona (née Thompson) Barrett.
On February 14, 1992, he married the love of...
Susan K. Mann
Jan 25, 2026
Susan K. Mann, 78, of Collinsville, IL, passed away on Sunday, January 25, 2026, at Stillwater Memory Care in Glen Carbon, IL.
She was born October 31, 1947, in St. Louis, MO, to the late Albert and Theresa (née DeLuca) Basola.
Susan was a dedicated and beloved educator, spending 35 years as a first grade...
William John Hook Jr.
Jan 23, 2026
William "Bill" John Hook, Jr., 87, of Collinsville, IL, passed away peacefully at his residence on Friday, January 23, 2026.
Bill was born on August 6, 1938, in East St. Louis, IL, to the late William John Hook, Sr. and Mary (née Kucan) Hook. On August 12, 1961, he married the love of his life, Evalyn Friemann,...
Sylvia F. Howard
Jan 22, 2026
Sylvia F. Howard, 87, of Collinsville, IL, passed away on Thursday, January 22, 2026, at Liberty Village in Maryville, IL.
She was born on April 11, 1938, in East St. Louis, IL, to the late James and Anna (née Gasawski) Tesar. Sylvia married John Joseph Howard on October 8, 1960, and he preceded her in death.
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Margaret Ann Hoelscher
Jan 21, 2026
Margaret Ann Hoelscher, 91, of Collinsville, IL, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 21, 2026, at Anderson Hospital in Maryville, IL. She was born on August 18, 1934, in Desloge, MO, to the late Fred and Eula (née Pettus) Rentfro.
Margaret married Alvin Eugene Huff on March 31, 1951. He preceded her in death in February 1983....
Patricia A. Hays
Jan 20, 2026
Patricia A. Hays, 79, of Collinsville, IL, peacefully passed away on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, at Dammert Care Center in Belleville, IL.
She was born January 11, 1947, in East St. Louis, IL, to the late John Eckert and Jacqueline (nee Curl) Falline.
Patricia retired from the Collinsville Unit 10 School District, where she dedicated...
Joseph Haruo Uyehara
Jan 20, 2026
Joseph Haruo Uyehara, 66, of Collinsville, IL, passed away on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, at his residence.
He was born on June 9, 1959, in Palau, to the late Harry and Mariana (née Antibas) Uyehara.
Joseph graduated from Hawaii Preparatory Academy on the Island of Hawaii in 1977. He went on to earn a Bachelor...
Karen Elaine Johnson
Jan 11, 2026
Karen Elaine "KJ" (Holbert) Johnson, 82, of Glen Carbon, IL, passed away on Sunday, January 11, 2026, at Memorial Hospital in Belleville, IL.
She was born on September 19, 1943, in St. Louis, MO, to the late Kenneth W. Holbert and Anita (née Copeland) Johnson.
Karen grew up in San Franscico Bay area. She went...
William Michael Bobbitt
Jan 10, 2026
William Michael Bobbitt, 78, of Maryville, IL, peacefully passed away on Saturday, January 10, 2026, at his residence surrounded by his loving family.
William was born on July 8, 1947, in Seattle, WA, to the late Kenneth Bobbitt and Lilia (née Canales) Torralba. On January 28, 1969, he married the love of his life, Barbara Wiesendanger, with...
Pamela L. Dellamano
Jan 10, 2026
Pamela Lois Dellamano, 71, of Collinsville, IL, passed away on Saturday, January 10, 2026, at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, MO.
She was born on November 13, 1954, in Xenia, OH, to the late Aubrey and Margaret (nee Phipps) Bryant. Pamela married Thomas "Tom" Dellamano, on August 13, 1982, and he survives.
Pamela was a...
Marvin Chester Bohnenstiehl
Jan 9, 2026
Marvin Chester Bohnenstiehl, 91, of Maryville, IL, peacefully passed away on Friday, January 9, 2026, at Liberty Village in Maryville.
He was born on October 16, 1934, in Granite City, IL, to the late Joseph and Esther (née Hall) Bohnenstiehl. He was a 1952 graduate of Granite City High School and was self-employed as a skilled carpenter...
Frank J. Schenhoffer
Jan 8, 2026
Frank J. Schenhoffer, 77, of Maryville, IL, passed away on Thursday, January 8, 2026, at Meridian Village Memory Care in Glen Carbon, IL.
Frank was born on April 29, 1948, in Granite City, IL, the son of the late Frank L. and Amelia (née Wondra) Schenhoffer. On September 26, 1970, he married Cheryl A. Wall, who survives....
Sandra Jean Thomas
Jan 2, 2026
Sandra Jean Thomas, 78, of Highland, IL, passed away peacefully on January 2, 2026, at St. Joseph's Hospital in Highland.
She was born on January 5, 1947, in East St. Louis, IL, to the late Helen (née Poloch) Thomas. Sandra dedicated many years of her professional life as a laboratory technician, retiring from Anderson Hospital in Maryville,...
Bonnie Lou Winkeler
Jan 2, 2026
Bonnie Lou Winkeler, age 65 of Maryville, IL, passed away on Friday January 2, 2026.
A private family service will be held at a later date.
Memorials are suggested to the Multiple Sclerosis Society, and will be received at the funeral home or can be mailed to Barry Wilson Funeral Home, 2800 N. Center Street,...
