obituaries

Jul 21, 2014

Michael L. Ruckman, age 67, of Collinsville, IL, born June 20, 1947, in Alton IL, passed away at 5:20pm on Monday, July 21, 2014, at Rosewood Care Center in Swansea IL.

Michael was a retired mechanic with U.S. Steel after over 30 years of service and was known by his coworkers as "Piece of Cake". He enjoyed...

Jul 17, 2014

Kenneth Joseph Henderson, age 86, of Maryville, IL, born September 20, 1927, passed away at 3:10pm on Thursday, July 17, 2014, at University Nursing Home and Rehabilitation Center in Edwardsville, IL.

Kenneth retired from Union Pacific Railroad as a sales representative. He was a member of Mother of Perpetual Help Church in Maryville, IL. He was a...

Jul 9, 2014

Gabriel Hale, age 93 of Maryville, IL, born, February 3, 1921 in Fredericktown, MO, passed away at 11:28 pm on Wednesday, July 9, 2014 at Relais Bonne Eau Hospice Home in Edwardsville, IL.

Gabriel retired from American Steel as an overhead crane operator. He attended Revive Church in Collinsville, IL. He was a hard worker. Gabriel loved...

Jul 2, 2014

Richard Charles Jamieson, age 61 of Maryville, IL, born, July 11, 1952 in Toronto, Ontario, passed away at 8:46 am on Wednesday, July 2, 2014 at Anderson Hospital in Maryville, IL.

Richard was the owner and operator of R.J. Custom Jets, Incorporated. He enjoyed golfing, woodworking, playing chess, storytelling, playing the guitar, and spending time with family....

Jun 27, 2014

Leighton B. Stubban age 81 of Glen Carbon, IL, born, August 28, 1932 in Plentywood, MT, passed away at 6:45pm on Friday June 27, 2014 at his residence surrounded by his loving family.

He was a retired electrical engineer from Ralcorp in St. Louis, MO. He was a member of the Troy United Methodist Church in Troy,...

Jun 12, 2014

Alice L. Phelps, age 82 of Maryville, IL, born February 8, 1932 in Witt IL, passed away at 12:20 pm on Thursday, June 12, 2014 at Memorial Hospital in Belleville, IL.

She was a retired Logistics Coordinator after over 45 years of service with Switzer Licorice and Candy Company in St. Louis, Missouri. She was the Chief...

Jun 12, 2014

James "Jim" Robert Palecek age 69 of Tulsa, OK, formerly of Collinsville, IL, born January 24, 1945, passed away June 12, 2014 in Tulsa, OK.

He was a 1963 Collinsville High School graduate, and received his Bachelor's Degree from Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville, IL. He was a retired controller and a US Navy veteran.

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Jun 10, 2014

Marilyn Ruth Wigginton (nee Kinder)

July 30, 1939-June 10, 2014

Marilyn R. Wigginton, loving wife, wonderful mother, fantastic grandmother and great friend of many died on Tuesday, June 10, 2014 after a very brief but valiant fight with cancer. She was surrounded by her family when she passed. In her final words she said, "I...

Jun 7, 2014

Wayne E. Grenzer age 81 of Edwardsville, IL, born December 3, 1932 in Hammond, IN, passed away at 12:53pm on Saturday June 7, 2014 at Anderson Hospital in Maryville.

He was preceded in death by his parents, a wife, and a daughter.

He is survived by his son Joseph Grenzer of Edwardsville, IL.

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May 29, 2014

Charles Scott Ware infant son of Matthew Scott and Abigail Neola nee Cox Ware of Edwardsville, IL, asleep in Jesus onThursday May 29, 2014.

Surviving grandparents; Boyd and Trisha Cox of Scales Mound, IL, Matthew and Roberta Ware of Scales Mound, IL, great grandparents; Stan and Sharon Cox of Apple River, IL, and Georgian Wasmund of Galena,...

May 18, 2014

Francis "Frank" Reid Morgan, age 67 of Albuquerque, NM, formerly of Collinsville, IL, born December 27, 1946 in El Paso, TX, passed away at 11:34 am on Tuesday, May6, 2014 at his residence.

He worked as a medical services representative. Frank loved scuba diving, archeology, and had volunteered for many different organizations.

He was preceded...

May 17, 2014

Joseph Bertoglio, age 82 of Maryville, IL, born March 25, 1932 in Benld, IL, passed away at 12:02 am on Saturday, May 17, 2014 at Relais Bonne Eau Hospice Home in Edwardsville, IL.

He retired after 30 years of service as a electrical engineer for Monsanto Chemical Company. He was an Air Force Korean War veteran, and...

May 15, 2014

Kenneth D. Kuhlman, age 71 of Maryville, IL, born June 12, 1942 in East St. Louis, IL, passed away at 8:44 am on Thursday, May 15, 2014 at the Eden Village Care Center in Glen Carbon, IL.

He was a 1960 Collinsville High School graduate. He was a retired computer operations supervisor at Granite City Steel in...

May 13, 2014

Daniel G. Moad, Sr., age 69 of Maryville, IL born August 15, 1944 in Oakdale, CA passed away at 5:45 pm on Tuesday, May 13, 2014 at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, MO surrounded by his loving family.

Danielgraduated Venice High School in 1962 and studied at SIUE.He was retired from the US Government in Logistics...

May 12, 2014

Michael Magin, age 73 of Collinsville, IL, born November 24, 1940 in Aurora, IL, passed away at 6:55 pm on Monday, May 12, 2014 at his residence.

Mike was a 1958 Collinsville High School graduate and went on to attend SIUE. He was a member of the National Guard. He worked for Local #553 as a Pipefitter...

May 2, 2014

Edward A. Peters Jr. age 81 of Maryville, IL, born November 9, 1932 in East St. Louis, IL, passed away at 2:09am on Friday May 2, 2014 at his residence.

He was a retired owner of Watson's Office Supply in East St. Louis and Fairview Heights, IL for over 30 years. He was a Korean Conflict Army...

May 1, 2014

Ronald L. Rea, age 68 of Marine, IL, born February 20, 1946 in Gipsy, MO, passed away at 5:28 pm on Thursday, May 1, 2014 at Anderson Hospital in Maryville, IL.

Ronald was a retired operator for Shell & Conoco Phillips Refinery in Woodriver, IL. He was a past Hollywood Heights volunteer fireman for many years. He...

Apr 30, 2014

Joseph T. "Bud" Willett, age 86 of Collinsville, IL, born March 10, 1928 in East St. Louis, IL, passed away at 5:58 pm on Wednesday, April 30, 2014 at his home with his family by his side.

Bud was a retired paint contractor and owner of Bright White Laundramats in Collinsville. He was a Ford "Model A"...

Apr 15, 2014

Elizabeth "Liesel" Bartsch, age 91 of Maryville, IL, born November 15, 1922 in Frankfort Am Main, Germany passed away at 4:18 pm on Tuesday, April 15, 2014 at the Eden Village Care Center in Glen Carbon, IL.

Elizabeth was a mother and a homemaker. She enjoyed oil and china painting, exercising, traveling with her husband, and was...

Apr 9, 2014

Annette K. Briesacher nee Wolfe, age 100 of Belleville, IL, born October 30, 1913 in Belleville, IL, passed away at 6am on Wednesday, April 9, 2014 at Relais Bonne Eau Hospice Home in Edwardsville, IL.

Annette was a school secretary and retired in 1979. She attended St. John's United Church of Christ in Smithton, IL. She loved...