obituaries

Dec 8, 2015

Phyllis Jean Tolle, age 59 of Troy, IL born February 14, 1956 in Salem, IL passed away at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, December 8, 2015 at her residence.

Phyllis was a CNA for many years.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Edward and Ruby Marie nee Whitt Elston.

She is survived...

Dec 4, 2015

William "Bill" G. Bowling, age 61, of Maryville IL, born November 24, 1954 in Hopkinsville KY passed away at 12:40 p.m. on Monday, May 30, 2016 at St. Louis University Hospital in St. Louis, MO.

Bill worked for 32 years for Keeley & Sons in Collinsville, IL. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of...

Dec 4, 2015

Carl E. Anderson age 66 of Maryville, IL, born August 25, 1949 in St. Louis, MO, passed away at 9:40pm on Friday December 4, 2015 at Anderson Hospital in Maryville, IL.

Carl was a retired self employed roofer in the roofing business for many years. He enjoyed camping and fishing, riding his motorcycle, but really enjoyed being...

Nov 24, 2015

Michael "Mike" Thomas Dix, age 62 of Staunton, IL formerly of Collinsville, IL, born April 16, 1953 in St. Louis, MO passed away at 12:15 p.m. on Tuesday, November 24, 2015 at St. John's Hospital in Springfield, IL.

Mike was a 1971 Collinsville High School graduate. An expert marksman for the U.S. Marines, he attained the highest...

Nov 23, 2015

Melvin E. Jones, age 85 of Maryville, IL born July 22, 1930 in Hensley Township, IL passed away at 5:50 a.m. on Monday, November 23, 2015 at his residence.

Melvin graduated from Virginia High School, Virginia, IL in 1948. He was a Navy veteran. Melvin worked as a billing clerk for several trucking companies. After retirement, he...

Nov 18, 2015

Jean Marie Dellamano, age 75 of Collinsville, IL born February 8, 1940 in St. Louis, MO passed away at 9:25 a.m. on Wednesday, November 18, 2015 at her residence surrounded by family.

Jean was a bookkeeper for Dellamano Distributing. She enjoyed taking care of her family, camping and boating at Lake Sara in Effingham, IL, and traveling...

Nov 18, 2015

Judith Ann Cochran, age 74 of Glen Carbon, IL born June 29, 1941 in Belleville, IL passed away at 9:25 p.m. on Wednesday, November 18, 2015 at Fountain View Manor Memory Care in Granite City, IL.

Judy was a retired secretary for Metro East Lutheran High School in Edwardsville, IL. She was a member of Holy Cross...

Nov 7, 2015

Ruth E. Rule, age 88 of Maryville, IL, formerly of Collinsville, born January 24, 1927 in Granite City, IL passed away at 6:20 p.m. on Saturday, November 7, 2015 at Anderson Hospital in Maryville, IL.

Ruth spent her life supporting her husband and family. Her passions were cooking, sewing of all types, and being with her family....

Nov 7, 2015

Jay Kevin Pauley, age 45 of Maryville, IL, born October 11, 1970 in St. Louis, MO, passed away at 6:37 am on Saturday, November 7, 2015 at his residence.

Jay was owner and operator of Pauley Painting in Maryville. He attended Lifepoint Church in Maryville, enjoyed home improvements, mowing his grass, and he loved to BBQ.

Oct 31, 2015

Mary Ida Gooden nee Slaton age 88 formerly of Caseyville, IL, born March 30, 1927 in Sturgis, KY, passed away at 5:28am on Saturday October 31, 2015 at Cedar Ridge Health Care Center in Lebanon, IL.

Mary was a retired cashier for the former 905 Liquor in St. Louis, MO. She was a member of the Caseyville...

Oct 27, 2015

Margaret J. (Sova) Crooks, age 85 of Collinsville, IL passed away at 4:14pm on Tuesday October 27, 2015 at Rosewood Care Center in Edwardsville, IL, surrounded by her children.

Born on April 5, 1930 in Morgantown, WV, Margaret married Robert Sova in 1950 and was a military wife for 20 years. During that time, she had seven...

Oct 21, 2015

James M. Henderson, age 58 of Maryville, IL formerly of St. Louis, MO, born February 8, 1957 in St. Louis, MO, passed away at 7:05 a.m. on Wednesday, October 21, 2015 at Edwardsville Nursing and Rehab in Edwardsville, IL.

James was a hometown sports fan and collected baseball cards, mugs of all kinds, and miniature cars. He...

Oct 8, 2015

Mary Ann Sengele, age 80 of Collinsville, IL, born December 19, 1934 in Port Huron, MI, passed away at 5:20 am on Thursday, October 8, 2015 at Meridian Village Care Center in Glen Carbon, IL.

Mary Ann graduated from Concordia in River Forest, IL. She was a retired school teacher. She was a member of Good Shepherd...

Oct 6, 2015

Dorothy E. Johnson, age 86 of Troy, IL, born August 18, 1929 in Granite City, IL, passed away at 3:56 am on Tuesday, October 6, 2015 at her residence.

Dorothy was a retired LPN. She enjoyed sewing, crocheting, needlepoint, and square dancing.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Elmer "Gene" Johnson; her parents:...

Sep 30, 2015

Carrie Sue Kiefer, age 58, born August 2, 1957 passed away at 4:59 p.m. on September 30, 2015 at Anderson Hospital in Maryville, IL.

A homeless man or woman, Another child of God. You'll turn your back and then walk away, Because you find them odd. No fireplace or warm, dry bed, No family to call their...

Sep 29, 2015

Shirley LuAnne Wentzel, age 82 of Collinsville, IL, born May 13, 1933 in Estherville, IA, passed away at 3:35 pm on Tuesday, September 29, 2015 at Cedarhurst Memory Care in Edwardsville, IL.

Shirley graduated from Waldorf College in Forest City, IA. Shirley was a homemaker and at one time taught school in Gruver, IA . She was...

Sep 24, 2015

Timothy H. Stennett, age 49 of Collinsville, IL, born October 15, 1965 in East St. Louis, IL, passed away at 2:12 am on Thursday, September 24, 2015 at Christian NE Hospital in St. Louis, MO.

Timothy was a 1983 Collinsville High School graduate. He worked for Local #92 as a union carpenter in St. Louis, MO. He...

Sep 23, 2015

Michael Lee Creasy, age 65 of Collinsville, IL, born July 11, 1950 in East St. Louis, IL, passed away at 11:05 pm on Wednesday, September 23, 2015 at his residence.

Michael retired from Mercantile Bank in St. Louis, MO after 20 years of service in the graphics design and Human Resources departments. He enjoyed playing the drums,...

Sep 14, 2015

Judith "Judy" Hue Winkler, age 71 of Collinsville, IL, born December 12, 1943 in St. Louis, MO, passed away at 8:15 am on Monday, September 14, 2015 at her residence.

Judy was a 1961 Collinsville High School graduate. She retired from Turner Electric after many years of service as a sales manager. In her earlier years, she...

Sep 10, 2015

Cynthia "Cindy" J. nee Kurtz Marciak, age 68 of Maryville, IL, born January 7, 1947 in E. St. Louis, IL, passed away at 9:32 am on Thursday, September 10, 2015 at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, MO.

Cindy retired after 30+ years of service as a service representative for the former Bell Telephone. After retirement, she...