obituaries

Apr 2, 2018

Veronica Sue Madison, age 61 of South Roxana, IL, born October 2, 1956 in Hannibal, MO, passed away on Monday, April 2, 2018.

Veronica was a registered nurse. She enjoyed sewing, arts and crafts.

She was preceded in death by her father, Donald Wayne Bontz;her husband, Ronnie Madison, and a sister Katherine Burbridge.

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Apr 1, 2018

Richard James Simon, Jr., age 75 of Belleville, IL, born February 27, 1943 in St. Louis, MO passed away on Sunday, April 1, 2018 at Willow Creek Nursing Home in Belleville, IL.

Rich dedicated more than 50 years to the door and hardware industry serving the St. Louis region as well as central and southern Illinois. He...

Mar 31, 2018

Velda Loretta Armes, age 80 of Troy, IL born August 29, 1937 in Corning, AR passed away on Saturday, March 31, 2018 at Liberty Village Care Center in Maryville, IL.

Velda retired after 21 years of service as a physical education teacher for the Triad School District, and served two terms as the President of the Triad...

Mar 24, 2018

Henry "Hank" Dorn, age 86 of Collinsville, IL, born November 10, 1931 in East St. Louis, IL, passed away on Saturday, March 24, 2018 at Anderson Hospital in Maryville, IL.

Hank was a retired operator from Shell Oil Company after 21 years of service. He was an Army Korean War Veteran.

He was preceded in...

Mar 19, 2018

Donald "Don" Keith Cox, Sr., age 89 of Collinsville, IL, born January 15, 1929 in Collinsville, IL, passed away on Monday, March 19, 2018 at his residence.

Don was a Collinsville High School graduate. He retired from the United States Post Office in Collinsville, IL, and in his earlier years worked for the Pennsylvania railroad. He enjoyed...

Mar 15, 2018

Joseph "Joe" Charles Paskero, age 90 of Collinsville, IL, born October 12, 1927 at home in Collinsville, IL, passed away on Thursday, March 15, 2018 at his residence surrounded by family.

Joe retired from Maclair Asphalt Company in Collinsville, IL after 40 years of service as an asphalt paving superintendent. He was an Army veteran. He enjoyed...

Feb 25, 2018

Ralph E. Nance, Jr., age 71 of Collinsville, IL, born September 10, 1946 in East St. Louis, IL, passed away on Sunday, February 25, 2018 at his residence.

Ralph was a retired custodian for the Collinsville Unit 10 School District having served 20 plus years. He previously worked 10 years as a crane operator for St. Louis...

Feb 11, 2018

Gary Herman Jackson, age 76 of Mt. Olive, IL born January 26, 1942 in East St. Louis, IL passed away on Sunday, February 11, 2018 at his residence.

Gary really enjoyed boating and spent a lot of time in Florida. He enjoyed water skiing at the Lake of the Ozarks and fishing in Lake Kaho.

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Feb 10, 2018

Gary Neal Holmes age 80, of Granite City, IL, born January 10, 1938 in Kane, IL, passed away on Saturday February 10, 2018 at University Nursing & Rehab in Edwardsville, IL.

Gary was a retired electrician for IBEW Local #649 in Collinsville, IL. He was a Marine Reserve, he enjoyed fishing in Florida, and loved his family...

Feb 7, 2018

Robert D. Burroughs, age 53 of Maryville, IL, born November 28, 1964 in East St. Louis, IL passed away on Wednesday, February 7, 2018 at Christian Northeast Hospital in St. Louis, MO.

Robert was the owner/operator for Burroughs Tile & Hardwood in Troy, IL. He was a member of Road Saints and loved hotrod cars.

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Feb 3, 2018

Pamela S. Schneider, age 58 of Collinsville, Illinois, born August 13, 1959 in East St. Louis, Illinois, passed away Saturday, February 3, 2018, at her residence surrounded by her family.

Pam was a Medical Transcriptionist for many years, a member of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Collinsville, and a dedicated volunteer with Good Shepherd Lutheran School and...

Jan 30, 2018

Daniel "Dan" Charles Owen, age 79 of Maryville, IL, born August 7, 1938 in East Liverpool, OH, passed away on Tuesday, January 30, 2018 at Cedarhurst of Collinsville.

One of Dan's greatest lifelong passions was riverboats. He grew up on the Ohio River, worked on towboats, and worked as an editor and photographer for The Waterways Journal,...

Jan 29, 2018

Perry Lee Friddle, age 77 of Collinsville, IL, formerly of Peotone, IL, born September 29, 1940 in Joliet, IL, passed away on Monday, January 29, 2018 at Anderson Hospital in Maryville, IL.

Perry retired in 2014 as the Chief of Police of Marine, IL after 50 years in public service. He had more than 28 years experience...

Jan 29, 2018

William "Bill" Henry Earlin, age 68 of Maryville, IL, born January 7, 1950 in East St. Louis, IL, passed away on Monday, January 29, 2018 at John Cochran VA Hospital in St. Louis, MO.

Bill was a retired security guard for the Casino Queen. He managed the former Schiber Shell in Collinsville for many years and drove...

Jan 21, 2018

Nancy Lee Duckworth Wiggs, age 81 of Maryville, IL, born September 1, 1936 in Moline, IL, passed away on Sunday, January 21, 2018 at Anderson Hospital in Maryville, IL.

Nancy was a 1954 Granite City High School graduate. She retired after 20 years of service as a secretary for Prairie Farms Dairy in Granite City, IL. She...

Jan 20, 2018

Corinne Rae Grah, age 86 of Glen Carbon, IL, born December 26, 1931 in Granite City, IL passed away on Saturday, January 20, 2018.

Born during the Great Depression to Raymond and Emma nee Ede Grah, her childhood years were during World War 2. Used to sacrifice, she had many jobs during high school and through her...

Jan 11, 2018

Alfredo Alas Santos, age 79 of Maryville, IL, born January 29, 1938 in Paraaque City, Philippines, passed away on Thursday, January 11, 2018 at his residence with family by his side.

Alfredo was a retired accountant for Minute Service Bureau, formerly of St. Louis, MO. Before moving to the United States, he worked as a manager for...

Jan 7, 2018

Patricia A. "Pattie"Heath, age 67 of Collinsville, IL, born July 9, 1950 in St. Louis, MO passed away on Sunday, January 7, 2018 at her residence.

Pattie worked as a legal secretary for Erdmann Law in Fairview Heights, IL. She was an Air Force veteran, a member of Navigation Church in Collinsville, IL, and Aglow. She was...

Jan 1, 2018

Alice Trampe, age 78 of Collinsville, IL, born March 28, 1939 in St. Louis, MO, passed away on Monday, January 1, 2018 at her residence surrounded by family.

Alice was a homemaker. She was a member of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Collinsville. She was very involved in Metro East Lutheran High School, a St. Louis Cardinals...

Dec 30, 2017

Gary Donald Milentz, Jr., age 61 of Collinsville, IL, formerly of Park Hills, MO, born February 10, 1956 in St. Louis, MO, passed away on Saturday, December 30, 2017 at his residence with family by his side.

Gary was formerly employed as a line technician at Proctor & Gamble in St. Louis, MO. He loved music and...