Richard Paul Timko
Nov 29, 2025
Richard Paul Timko, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend, passed away on Saturday, November 29, 2025, leaving behind a lifetime defined by love, generosity, and unwavering faith. Born on December 21, 1943, in Granite City, IL, Richard was the son of Andrew P. Timko Jr. and Bernice (Boelling) Timko. He was preceded in death by his...
Sandra Jean Whitlow
Nov 29, 2025
Sandra Jean Whitlow, age 85, of Maryville, IL, born October 25, 1940 in Highland, IL, passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, November 29, 2025.
Sandy was a graduate of Collinsville High School and attended Holy Cross Lutheran Church. For many years she and her husband were the owners/operators of HoBee's Roast Beef in Collinsville which...
Patricia L. Bowlin
Nov 27, 2025
Patricia "Pat" L. Bowlin, 88, of Collinsville, IL, passed away at her home on Thursday, November 27, 2025. She was born on February 14, 1937, in East St. Louis, IL, to the late Murriel and Maxine (Linders) Ogden.
Pat spent many dedicated years working as a custodian at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville before retiring. Known for her...
Kenneth Allen Lewis
Nov 17, 2025
Kenneth "Kenny" Allen Lewis, 47, of Belleville, IL, born July 13, 1978, in Belleville, passed away on Monday, November 17, 2025, at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, MO.
Kenny was a 1996 graduate of Collinsville High School. He was known for his warm spirit, his love of simple joys, and the happiness he found in the everyday...
Alberta M. Pluta-Hoffman
Nov 14, 2025
Alberta M. Pluta-Hoffman, 95, of Collinsville, IL, peacefully passed away on Friday, November 14, 2025, at Hitz Memorial Home in Alhambra, IL.
Alberta was born on January 31, 1930, in Collinsville, IL to the late Martin and Mary (nee Ronco) Jedda. She married Harry Pluta of Chicago, IL on January 8, 1949, and they were married until...
Alene Pearl Schuette
Nov 13, 2025
Alene Pearl (nee Vancil) Schuette, 86, of Edwardsville, IL, born October 2, 1939 in Coeur d'Alene, ID, passed away on Thursday, November 13, 2025 at Hitz Memorial Home in Alhambra, IL, surrounded by her loving family.
Alene dedicated her life to her family. She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. She enjoyed cooking and baking. Her...
Steven Craig Simmons
Nov 11, 2025
Steven Craig Simmons, 76, of Maryville, IL, peacefully passed away on Tuesday, November 11, 2025, at his residence with family by his side.
He was born on October 9, 1949, in East St. Louis, IL, to the late Eugene and Ellen May (nee MackCade) Simmons. He was raised by a loving stepfather, Donald Hardy. Steven was a...
Hershel R. Lecroy
Nov 9, 2025
Hershel R. LeCroy, 87, of Glen Carbon, IL, peacefully passed away on Sunday, November 9, 2025, at Anderson Hospital in Maryville, IL.
He was born July 12, 1938, in Keiser, AR, to the late Calvin Virgil and Katie Bell (née Williams) LeCroy. Hershel honorably served his country in the United States Army before beginning a long career...
Delores "Chris" Mary Hanvey
Nov 8, 2025
Delores "Chris" Mary Hanvey, 92, of Collinsville, IL, peacefully passed away on Saturday, November 8, 2025, at her residence surrounded by her loving family.
She was born on December 1, 1932, in Highland, IL, to the late Albert and Agnes (nee Bircher) Kustermann. In her younger years, Chris worked as a secretary for a law firm.
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Eugene J. "Rusty" Brombolich, Jr.
Nov 7, 2025
Eugene J. "Rusty" Brombolich, Jr., age 64, of Collinsville, IL, peacefully passed away on Friday, November 7, 2025, at Anderson Hospital in Maryville, IL.
He was born November 13, 1960, in Belleville, IL, to the late Eugene Brombolich, Sr. and Wanda (nee Cretin) Messina.
A sports enthusiast, Rusty closely followed the St. Louis Cardinals and...
Andrew J. Somraty
Nov 5, 2025
Andrew J. Somraty, 85, of Worden, IL, passed away on Wednesday, November 5, 2025, at Brightly Senior Living in Glen Carbon, IL.
He was born on January 3, 1940, in East St. Louis, IL, the son of the late Andrew F. and Norma (née Kassing) Somraty. On April 9, 1960, he married his childhood sweetheart Catheryn Mason,...
George Morris Davis
Nov 3, 2025
George Morris Davis, 84, of Maryville, IL, peacefully passed away on Monday, November 3, 2025, at Memorial Hospital in Shiloh, IL. He was born on July 31, 1941, in Granite City, IL, to the late Burnell and Frieda Verla (née Morris) Davis.
George earned his master's degree in education from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville and dedicated his...
John R. Harris, Jr.
Nov 2, 2025
John R Harris Jr. age 75 of Edwardsville passed away November 2, 2025.
He was born July 2nd, 1950 in East St. Louis, IL, the son of the late John R Harris Sr. and Blanch Rodriguez Harris.
John graduated from SIUE and began his career at Saint Louis University where for more than 45 years...
James William Prediger
Oct 30, 2025
James William Prediger, 83, of Glen Carbon, IL, passed away on Thursday, October 30, 2025, at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, MO, surrounded by his loving family.
James worked as an insurance salesman for over 40 years before retiring. He was a member of Mother of Perpetual Help Catholic Church in Maryville, IL, and a former member...
Douglas Oliver Schmidt
Oct 22, 2025
Douglas Oliver Schmidt, 67 of Collinsville, IL, born November 2, 1957 in East St. Louis, IL, passed away on Wednesday, October 22, 2025 at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, MO.
Doug was a 1975 Collinsville High School graduate. He enjoyed riding motorcycles and fishing.
He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Jo...
Joseph A. Brennan
Oct 17, 2025
Joseph Anthony "Joe" Brennan, Jr., 80, of Collinsville, IL, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 17, 2025, at Eden Village Care Center in Glen Carbon, IL.
Born on January 6, 1945, in East St. Louis, IL, Joe was a 1963 graduate of Collinsville High School and later attended New Mexico State University. A talented athlete, he was...
Lloyd Weeks
Oct 16, 2025
Lloyd Weeks, 92, of Maryville, IL, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 16, 2025, at Chapters Living of Edwardsville.
Born May 14, 1933, in Granite City, IL, Lloyd was the son of the late Worlen and Ellen (nee Viesman) Weeks. He grew up in Granite City, IL, and was a proud graduate of Granite City High School....
Josephine Margaret Ross
Oct 15, 2025
Josephine Margaret Ross, 93, of Collinsville, IL, passed away peacefully on October 15, 2025 at Anderson Hospital in Maryville, IL. She was born on October 2, 1932, to the late Andrew and Viola (née Kurant) Kasino and was their only child.
On October 9, 1954, Josephine married the love of her life, Robert McEwen Ross, Sr. They...
Nettie Olean Seaton
Oct 15, 2025
Nettie Olean Seaton, 86, of Jerseyville, IL, formerly of Maryville, IL, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 15, 2025, at Jersey Community Hospital.
Born on October 16, 1938, Nettie was the daughter of the late Sammie and Gladys (née Flowers) Piper. On September 9, 1981, she married the love of her life, Norman Seaton, who preceded her...
Betty A. Baker
Oct 15, 2025
Betty A. Baker, 93, of Godfrey, IL, formerly of Collinsville, peacefully passed away on Wednesday, October 15, 2025, at Saint Anthony's Health Center in Alton, IL.
She was born on June 24, 1932, in Lincoln, IL, to the late Carl and Eva (née Minder) Koch. On June 9, 1951, she married Daniel R. Baker in Augusta, GA....
