obituaries


Joyce Ann Foley

Joyce Ann Foley

Mar 7, 2017

Joyce Ann Foley, age 73 of St. Charles, MO, born June 5, 1943 in St. Louis, MO, passed away on Tuesday, March 7, 2017 at Lewis & Clark Gardens in St. Charles, MO.

Joyce was a retired accountant having worked for many construction companies throughout her years. During the 1970's she was a belly dancing instructor. She...

Kelley Jo Liljegren

Kelley Jo Liljegren

Mar 2, 2017

Kelley Jo Davis Liljegren, age 45 of Collinsville, IL, born June 25, 1971 in Carlinville, IL, passed away late Thursday evening, March 2, 2017 after a 13-year battle with breast cancer. She was surrounded by her husband, Mike, and her children, Hanna, Luke and Faith.

Kelley graduated from Carlinville High School in 1989, where she played volleyball,...

Edith M Brunken

Edith M Brunken

Feb 24, 2017

Edith M. Brunken, age 83 of Collinsville, IL, born June 20, 1933 in Plymouth County, IA, passed away on Friday, February 24, 2017 at her residence.

Edith was a retired cook for Holy Cross Lutheran School and homemaker. She was a member of Holy Cross Lutheran Church in Collinsville, IL. She loved quilting and had volunteered for...

Jeannette E Owen

Jeannette E Owen

Feb 22, 2017

Jeannette E. Owen, age 75 of Maryville, IL, born November 5, 1941 in McKeesport, PA, passed away on Wednesday, February 22, 2017 at Anderson Hospital in Maryville, IL.

Jeannette was a retired special education teacher's aide for Unit #10. She was a member of the CHS and CMS band parent's association, and a past Girl Scout leader....

Cynthia Denise Kimutis

Cynthia Denise Kimutis

Feb 22, 2017

Cynthia Denise Kimutis, age 59 of Collinsville, IL, born July 31, 1957 in East St. Louis, IL, passed away on Wednesday, February 22, 2017 at MemorialEast Hospital in Shiloh, IL.

Cynthia worked at Fairmount Park Race Track in Collinsville for 20 years as a pari-mutuel. She loved birds, especially hummingbirds, plants, and her canine companions Miss Teagy,...

Karen Sue Shoptaw

Karen Sue Shoptaw

Feb 21, 2017

Karen Sue Shoptaw, age 63 of Godfrey, IL, born June 17, 1953 in St. Louis, MO, passed away on Tuesday, February 21, 2017 in Collinsville, IL.

Karen loved gardening. Her favorite flower was the Lilly. She enjoyed crocheting hats, afghans, and scarves for her family and friends. May she rest now that she is in peace.

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Ruth C Brewer

Ruth C Brewer

Feb 10, 2017

Ruth C. Brewer, age 86 of Troy, IL, born January 23, 1931 in Belleville, IL, passed away on Friday, February 10, 2017 at Liberty Village Care Center in Maryville, IL.

Ruth was a retired telephone operator and secretary for Renner Amusement. She was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church in Troy, IL, and a former member...

Earl Edward Kunnemann

Earl Edward Kunnemann

Feb 9, 2017

Earl Edward Kunnemann, age 95 of Collinsville, IL, born January 5, 1922 in Collinsville, IL, passed away on Thursday, February 9, 2017 at Anderson Hospital in Maryville, IL.

Earl attended Texas A&M University attaining his Bachelor Degree. He was a Navy veteran, and a member of Holy Cross Lutheran Church in Collinsville, IL. During his military term,...

Norma L Settle

Norma L Settle

Feb 9, 2017

Norma Louise nee Flanigan Settle, age 81 of Glen Carbon, IL, born September 8, 1935 in Mt. Vernon, IL, passed away on Thursday, February 9, 2017 at Meridian Village Care Center in Glen Carbon, IL.

Norma attained her Bachelor of Education. She was a homemaker, and enjoyed spending time with her family.

She was preceded...

Dorine D Edmonds

Dorine D Edmonds

Feb 8, 2017

Dorine D. Edmonds, age 92 of Glen Carbon, IL, formerly of Highland, CA, passed away on February 8, 2017 at Meridian Village Care Center, in Glen Carbon, IL.

Dorine was a retired school secretary. She enjoyed sewing, reading, and loved dogs. She enjoyed spending time with her family.

She was preceded in death by her...

Charles "Chuck" Van Gilder

Charles "Chuck" Van Gilder

Feb 7, 2017

Charles H. "Chuck" Van Gilder, age 90 of Glen Carbon, IL, born September 21, 1926 in Sterling, IL, passed away on Tuesday, February 7, 2017 at Anderson Hospital in Maryville, IL.

Chuck was a retired car salesman. He worked for BBB Cadillac in Collinsville for 15 years then finished his career at Laura Buick. He was an...

Steven W Gorley

Steven W Gorley

Feb 7, 2017

Steven W. Gorley, age 67 of Maryville, IL, born August 14, 1949 in Curtis, NE, passed away on Tuesday, February 7, 2017 at his residence.

Steven was an office manager for the SEIU Local #1 in St. Louis, MO. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends.

He was preceded in death by...

Judy Ann Sherman

Judy Ann Sherman

Feb 6, 2017

Judy Ann Sherman, age 67 of Collinsville, IL, born July 26, 1949 in St. Louis, MO, passed away on Monday, February 6, 2017 at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, MO.

Judy was an administrative assistant for Bussman Fuse until 1975 before becoming a homemaker. She loved her family and grandchildren and enjoyed spending time with them....

Eva J Heiman

Eva J Heiman

Feb 6, 2017

Eva J. nee Millatti Heiman, age 81 of Collinsville, IL (formerly of Cahokia, IL) born July 31,1935 in St. Louis MO, passed away on Monday, February 6, 2017 at Memorial Hospital in Belleville, IL.

Mrs. Heiman was a retired Secretary from Commonfields Water Company in Cahokia, IL. She was a member of Holy Family Church in Cahokia,...

Ruth Ann Sirtak

Ruth Ann Sirtak

Feb 5, 2017

Ruth Ann Sirtak, age 73 of O'Fallon, IL, born January 25, 1944 in E. St. Louis, IL, passed away on Sunday, February 5, 2017 at Anderson Hospital in Maryville, IL.

She was the retired owner and operator of the former R-Place Bar in Belleville. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Lebanon, IL....

Dortha Evelyn Wieland

Dortha Evelyn Wieland

Feb 3, 2017

Dortha Evelyn Wieland age 84 of Collinsville, IL, born June 3, 1932 in Douthat, OK, passed away on Friday February 3, 2017 at the University Nursing & Rehab Center in Edwardsville, IL.

Dortha was a retired registered nurse having worked for a variety of nursing homes throughout the years. She loved to read, loved all pets especially,...

Dr Raymond Robert Walsh

Dr Raymond Robert Walsh

Feb 1, 2017

Dr. Raymond Robert Walsh of Glen Carbon, Illinois, passed away on February 1, 2017 at age 91. He was born on April 9, 1925 in Denver, Colorado, the son of Cora Hutchinson and Joseph P. Walsh. He grew up in Denver and as a young boy had a memorable job at a corner store fountain shop where he saved...

Doris M Bauer

Doris M Bauer

Jan 28, 2017

Doris May Bauer, age 87 of Caseyville, IL, born May 17, 1929 in rural Caseyville, IL, passed away on Saturday, January 28, 2017 at The Arbors at Parkway Gardens, Fairview Heights, IL.

She graduated as Valedictorian of the 1946 Collinsville High School class, and then attained her Masters of Education from University of Illinois. She retired as...

Ralph August Herzing

Ralph August Herzing

Jan 24, 2017

Ralph August Herzing, age 75 of Maryville, IL, born November 2, 1941 in Breese, IL, passed away on Tuesday, January 24, 2017 at his residence surrounded by family.

Ralph was a retired owner/operator of M&M Quickstop/Ralph & Sons, which began in 1970. He was a Marine veteran. When Ralph was not working in the family business he...

David Gene Jurgena

David Gene Jurgena

Jan 23, 2017

David Gene Jurgena, age 64 of Edwardsville, IL, born November 5, 1952 in Granite City, IL, passed away on Monday, January 23, 2017 at Collinsville Nursing and Rehab in Collinsville, IL.

David was a 1970 Edwardsville High School graduate then attended Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. He worked for 28 years as a metallurgist for a local company....