obituaries

Mar 3, 2016

Kent Michael Wiggins, age 60 of Maryville, IL born August 28, 1955 in Carbondale, IL passed away Thursday, March 3, 2016 at 12:10 p.m. at his residence surrounded by family and friends.

Kent was a registered nurse. He was an Army veteran. During his service he received the Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Parachute Badge,...

Mar 3, 2016

Marilyn J. (Thompson) Griggs, nee Holt, age 84, formerly of Caseyville, IL, of Fredericktown, MO, born March 24, 1931 in Doniphan, MO, passed away at 12:54 am on Thursday, March 3, 2016 at Mercy Hospital in Festus, MO.

Lyn worked many years for Emerson Electric as a Customer Service Representative. She enjoyed quilting, sewing, bowling, helping others,...

Feb 29, 2016

Robert Ray Johnston age 73 of Highland, IL, born March 28, 1942 in Chicago, IL, passed away at 12:02pm on Monday February 29, 2016 at his residence.

Robert was retired from AT&T after more than 30 years of service. He was a member of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Collinsville, IL. When he retired in 1991, he...

Jan 31, 2016

Ruth Ann Taylor, age 73 of Collinsville, IL, born October 25, 1942 in St. Louis, MO passed away at 1:35 am on Sunday, January 31, 2016 at Anderson Hospital in Maryville, IL.

Ruth was a retired resource investigator for the State of Missouri. She was a member of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Collinsville. She volunteered weekly...

Jan 29, 2016

Ion Dima age 87 of Maryville, IL, born December 20, 1928 in Curcani Romania, passed away at 12:31 pm on Friday, January 29, 2016 at Barnes Hospial in St. Louis, MO.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Stefan and Elena nee Zaman Dima.

He is survived by his wife, Sevastita nee Iordache Dima,...

Jan 26, 2016

Elizabeth "Betty" Jeannette Ingle, age 67 of Maryville, IL, born April 20, 1948 in Chicago, IL, passed away at 12:20 p.m. on Tuesday, January 26, 2016 at her residence surrounded by her family.

Betty graduated from Thornridge High School in Dolton, IL in 1966. She retired after 42 years of service as a railroad clerk from Union...

Jan 24, 2016

Lawrence "Larry" Gerzitis, age 62 of Collinsville, IL born June 11, 1953 in East. Louis, IL passed away at 7:37 am on Sunday, January 24, 2016 at his residence surrounded by family.

Larry was employed at US Steel in Granite City, IL for over 35 years. He enjoyed sports, was an avid golfer, and a St. Louis...

Jan 18, 2016

Ida Lee Hall, age 75 of Collinsville, IL born October 21, 1940 in Maryville, IL passed away at 1:52 am on Monday, January 18, 2016 at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, MO.

Ida retired after over 10 years of service with the Belleville Shoe Company, Belleville, IL. She was an avid reader, and enjoyed trout fishing, and...

Jan 12, 2016

Ronald D. Achenbach, age 80 of Collinsville, IL born February 3, 1935 in Brownstown, IL passed away at 1:36 p.m. on Tuesday, January 12, 2016 at Anderson Hospital in Maryville, IL.

Ron was a 1953 Collinsville Township High School graduate. He retired from Granite City Steel after 35 years of service as a steel worker, and was...

Jan 7, 2016

Russell Allen Knight age 74 of Maryville, IL, born July 26, 1941 in Cairo, IL, passed away at 12:45pm on Thursday January 7, 2016 at his residence surrounded by his family.

He was retired from AT&T and EDS as a computer programmer and in his earlier years was a teacher. He attained a Bachelor Degree from Southern...

Jan 1, 2016

John Gilbert Wilson age 73 of Troy, IL, born November 26, 1942 in East St. Louis, IL, passed away at 6:55am on Friday January 1, 2016 at his residence surrounded by family.

John was a retired driver for the Teamsters Local #682. He enjoyed playing pool with his friends, hunting, fishing, and being with his family.

Dec 31, 2015

Theresa A. Dorn, age 83 of Collinsville, IL born May 27, 1932 in Granite City, IL passed away at 8:05 a.m. on Thursday, December 31, 2015 at Anderson Hospital in Maryville, IL.

Theresa was a retired secretary for the U.S. Government. She was a member of SS Peter & Paul Catholic Church in Collinsville and ran the...

Dec 31, 2015

Joyce Ann Sparks Johnson, age 76 of Collinsville, IL, born April 28, 1939 in Granite City, IL, passed away at 10:05am on Thursday December 31, 2015 at Saint Louis University Hospital in St. Louis, MO.

Joyce graduated from Collinsville High School in 1958. Joyce was a former bank teller for First National Bank and a telephone operator...

Dec 29, 2015

Virginia Gustafson age 85 of Collinsville, IL, born July 30, 1930, passed away at 3:26pm on Tuesday December 29, 2015 at Liberty Village Care Center in Maryville, IL.

Arrangements are pending at this time.

Dec 28, 2015

Willa Rae Hollingshead, age 83, formerly of Maryville, IL, born January 9, 1932 in Poplar Bluff, MO passed away at 11:30pm on Monday December 28, 2015 at the Edwardsville Nursing and Rehab Center in Edwardsville, IL.

Rae was a past member of the Order of Eastern Star. She was a past Maryville Village board member, having been...

Dec 23, 2015

Suzanne nee Kahrhoff Bishop, age 59 of Troy, IL, born October 13, 1956 in Breese, IL passed away at 8:45pm pm on Wednesday, December 23, 2015 at her residence, surrounded by family.

Suzanne was a graduate of Okawville High School and McKendree University. She was a Registered Nurse and worked for Heartland Hospice. She was a member...

Dec 23, 2015

Anthony Charles "Tony" Buss, age 73 of East Carondelet, IL, born September 10, 1942 in Belleville IL passed away at 6:06 am on Wednesday, December 23, 2015 at John Cochran VA Hospital in St. Louis, MO.

Anthony was an Army veteran. He worked for many years as a roofer and retired from Knipp Roofing in Belleville. He...

Dec 14, 2015

Norman W. Mayes, age 80 of Glen Carbon, IL, formerly of Collinsville, IL born May 13, 1935 in Kinderhook, IL passed away at 12:25 pm on Monday, December 14, 2015 at his residence.

Norman obtained a Bachelor degree in Education from Western Illinois University and a Master's degree in Education from Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville. He...

Dec 12, 2015

Sandra K. Smith nee Meinz, age 68 of Collinsville, IL, born September 3, 1947 in Sioux Falls, SD, passed away at 1:28am on Saturday December 12, 2015 at her residence surrounded by her family.

She was a retired hairdresser and graduated from Alvareita's College of Cosmetology. She was a Navy veteran and enjoyed being with her family...

Dec 8, 2015

Elery L. "E.L." Rule, age 89 of Maryville, IL, formerly of Collinsville, born October 19, 1926 in Columbia, MO passed away at 8:30 a.m. on Tuesday, December 8, 2015 at Anderson Hospital in Maryville, IL.

Elery worked as a carpenter for many years. He was Superintendent of Construction for Leo Wolf Construction Co. in Granite City, IL...