obituaries


Angie Schwendeman

Angie Schwendeman

Jun 15, 2017

Angela Marie Schwendeman, age 42 of Maryville, IL, born July 25, 1974 in Belleville, IL, passed away on Thursday, June 15, 2017 at her residence.

Angela was a 1992 Belleville East High School graduate. She liked anything to do with Mickey Mouse, Wizard of Oz, and I Love Lucy.She loved crafting, cooking, baking, and her dogs -...

Charles William Holten

Charles William Holten

Jun 11, 2017

Charles William "Bill" Holten, age 78 of Maryville, IL, born January 7, 1939 in East St. Louis, IL, passed away June 11, 2017 at Anderson Hospital in Maryville, IL.

He was a retired sales manager for Medical Diagnostic Labs. He was a member of Mother of Perpetual Help Catholic Church in Maryville, was very involved in the...

Dr Larry Kosten

Dr Larry Kosten

Jun 10, 2017

Dr. Larry Dean Kosten, 71, of Fairview Heights, IL, passed away on June 10, 2017 surrounded by his daughters and wife.

Larry was born on September 6, 1945 in East St. Louis, IL to Clarence and Melverne (nee Meier) Kosten. He attended Holy Cross Lutheran Grade School and Collinsville Township High School. His senior year he was...

Joan Fern Stephenson

Joan Fern Stephenson

Jun 10, 2017

Joan Fern Stephenson, age 82, of Collinsville, IL, born August 18, 1934 in East St. Louis, IL, passed away June 10, 2017 at Anderson Hospital in Maryville, IL.

Joan was a 1952 graduate of Collinsville High School, and was a retired nursing home administrator for St. Mary's Square. She enjoyed working with the developmentally disabled, was a...

Mary Corle "Pete" Rast

Mary Corle "Pete" Rast

Jun 9, 2017

Mary Corle "Pete" Rast, age 72 of Maryville, IL, went home on August 5, 2016. Born at Christian Welfare Hospital in East St. Louis on August 1, 1944 to Virginia F. and Marcus J. Rast. She lived in East St. Louis through 1966. She was a cheerleader and a graduate of East St. Louis Senior High School. Mary was...

Mildred Kuykendall

Mildred Kuykendall

May 31, 2017

Mildred I. Kuykendall, age 95, of Glen Carbon, formerly of Collinsville, IL, born November 9, 1921 in Poplar Bluff, MO, passed away at 10:20 a.m. on Wednesday, May 31, 2017 at Meridian Village Care Center in Glen Carbon, IL.

She was a retired secretary at UMB Bank and was also employed as a travel agent for the...

Carl Dale Fortney

Carl Dale Fortney

May 25, 2017

Carl Dale Fortney, age 72 of Collinsville, Il, born June 8, 1944 in Kirksville, MO, passed away on Thursday, May 25, 2017 at Edwardsville Nursing & Rehab Center in Edwardsville, IL.

Dale was a retired family therapist and teacher. He liked to paint and play bridge. He was baptized at the First United Methodist Church in Kirksville,...

Colleen Fernandez

Colleen Fernandez

May 24, 2017

Colleen Margaret Marie Fernandez, nee Smith, 52, of Livermore, CA, formerly of Maryville, IL, peacefully entered into her eternal rest on May 24, 2017 at her home, after a courageous battle with breast cancer.

Colleen was born in East Saint Louis, IL on December 7, 1964. She was a graduate of Collinsville High School, and Washington University...

Sandra J Byron

Sandra J Byron

May 16, 2017

Sandra "Sandy" J. Byron, age 78 of Maryville, IL, born May 25, 1938 in Granite City, IL, passed away on Tuesday, May 16, 2017 at Anderson Hospital in Maryville, IL.

Sandy worked as a legal secretary then in 1979 joined Home Federal Savings & Loan in Collinsville, IL as an executive secretary and head teller until 1995....

Clyde W Bailey Jr

Clyde W Bailey Jr

May 8, 2017

Clyde W. Bailey, Jr., age 83 of Collinsville, IL, born September 30, 1933 in Akron, OH, passed away on Monday, May 8, 2017 at Anderson Hospital in Maryville, IL.

Clyde was a retired truck driver for the former Yellow Freight Company. He was a teamster for 36 years having driven 3 million miles without an accident or...

Dennis M Ratzel

Dennis M Ratzel

May 4, 2017

Dennis Melvert Ratzel, age 72 of Maryville, IL, born May 13, 1944 in East St. Louis, IL passed away on Thursday, May 4, 2017 at Elmwood Nursing Home in Maryville, IL.

Dennis was retired from McDonnell Douglas in St. Louis, MO.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Fred and Ruth (nee Keltner) Ratzel;...

Kelley R Settle

Kelley R Settle

May 3, 2017

Kelley R. Settle, age 81 of Glen Carbon, IL, born July 10, 1935 in Ina, IL passed away on Wednesday, May 3, 2017 at Anderson Hospital in Maryville, IL.

Kelley retired after 40 years of service with Missouri Boiler and Company in St. Louis, MO as plant maintenance staff. He was an avid gardener and enjoyed spending...

Jeffrey Detton

Jeffrey Detton

Apr 23, 2017

Jeffrey Allen Detton, age 47 of Collinsville, IL, born June 28, 1969 in Provo, UT passed away on Sunday, April 23, 2017 at Memorial Hospital in Belleville, IL.

Jeff was a secretary for the I.R.S. He previously worked for Union Pacific Railroad for 17 years. He was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter...

Daniel V Younger

Daniel V Younger

Apr 14, 2017

Daniel Vincent Younger, age 63 of Collinsville IL, born May 15, 1953 in East St. Louis IL, passed away on Friday, April 14, 2017 at Memorial Hospital in Belleville IL.

He worked for numerous years as a groomsman at the former Cahokia Downs and Fairmont Park Racetracks. He was an avid hunter, fisherman, and loved to draw....

David J White

David J White

Mar 31, 2017

David J. White, age 61 of Maryville, IL, born May 24, 1955 in St. Louis, MO, passed away on Friday, March 31, 2017 at Elmwood Nursing Home in Maryville, IL.

David worked as a laborer in the steel industry.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Wilbur Raymond and Delorse Mary nee Hundult White....

Mary Louise Supp

Mary Louise Supp

Mar 28, 2017

Mary Louise Supp, age 84 of Terre Haute, IN, born October 6, 1932 in Terre Haute, IN passed away on Tuesday, March 28, 2017 at Stearns Nursing and Rehab Center in Granite City, IL.

Mary worked and retired as a bookkeeper for Kmart in Terra Haute, IN.

She was preceded in death by her parents,...

John Frederick Nicol

John Frederick Nicol

Mar 26, 2017

John Frederick Nicol, age 53 of Collinsville, IL, born September 18, 1963 in Belleville, IL, passed away on Sunday, March 26, 2017 at his residence surrounded by family.

John was a network engineer for Harris IT. He was an avid pool player.

He was preceded in death by his parents, John A. and Martha Ruth...

John Albert Connors

John Albert Connors

Mar 22, 2017

John A. "Jack" Connors, age 89, of Maryville, IL, born May 31, 1927 in St. Louis, MO, passed into God's hands on Wednesday, March 22, 2017, surrounded by the love of his family.

John was a military veteran, having served in the Navy aboard the USS Salisbury Sound during World War II, and he was later recalled...

Anthony L Garnero

Anthony L Garnero

Mar 22, 2017

Anthony L. Garnero, age 94 of Bonita Springs, FL, born September 12, 1923 in Maryville, IL passed away on March 22, 2017 in Woodstock, GA.

Anthony attended Collinsville High School. After which he was invited to try out for the St. Louis Cardinals, but missed the cut. Tony served during WWII in the 96th Infantry Division. He...

Diane M Sabaini

Diane M Sabaini

Mar 16, 2017

Diane Marie Sabaini, age 70, born October 19, 1946 in Oak Park, IL, passed away on Thursday, March 16, 2017 at her residence surrounded by familiy.

Diane was a retired office worker for Central Rubber Extrusions in Highland, IL. She was a member of Copper Creek Christian Church in Maryville, ILand enjoyed gardening, crafts, homemaking, and watching...