John "Bull" M. Phillips, Sr.
Oct 21, 2026
John “Bull” Marshall Phillips Sr., 80, of Edwardsville, IL, passed away at his home on Wednesday, October 21, 2026.
John was born on September 7, 1946, in Collinsville, IL, to the late George Russell Phillips Jr. and Barbara Ann (née Marshall) Phillips. He was a 1964 graduate of Collinsville High School and proudly served his country in the United States Navy...
Todd J. Beckman
Oct 20, 2026
Todd J. Beckman, 93, of Collinsville, IL, passed away on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, at Liberty Village in Maryville, IL.
Todd was born on September 20, 1933, in Collinsville to the late Everett Beckman and Bessie (nee Ullman) Simmons. He was a 1951 graduate of Collinsville High School and retired from Local 2 Roofers Union out of St. Louis and also...
Vivian Faye Davis
Oct 18, 2026
Vivian Faye Davis, 85, of Collinsville, IL, passed away on Sunday, October 18, 2026, at Alton Memorial Rehab & Therapy. She was born on August 5, 1941, in Jacksonville, IL, to the late Albert and Rachel (Hall) Easley.
Vivian married John Davis, Sr., on August 3, 1963, and they enjoyed 63 years of marriage. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother,...
Robert Eugene Edwards, Sr.
Oct 18, 2026
Robert Eugene “Bob” Edwards Sr., 84, of Maryville, Illinois, passed away on Sunday, October 18, 2026, leaving behind a lifetime of memories, laughter, love, and a lasting legacy in the community he proudly called home.
Bob proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. Following his military service, he continued building a life rooted in the...
Stephen D. Stosberg
Oct 16, 2026
Stephen “Steve” D. Stosberg, 67, of Maryville, IL, passed away on Friday, October 16, 2026, surrounded by his loving family, at SLU Hospital in Saint Louis, MO.
Steve was born on September 27, 1959, in Kansas City, KS, to the late Clarence Eugene Stosberg and Leah Rae (neé Simpson). Steve was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend. A...
Kathy Ann Dow
Oct 15, 2026
Kathy Ann Dow, 69, of Edwardsville, IL, passed away on Thursday, October 15, 2026, at La Bella of Edwardsville.
Arrangements pending.
Phyllis Jean Osaben
Oct 15, 2026
Phyllis Jean Osaben, 79, of Collinsville, IL, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, October 15, 2026. She was born on November 10, 1946, in East St. Louis, to the late Charles and Elaine (nee Chandler) Cavicchia.
Phyllis was a 1964 graduate of Collinsville High School and a proud Kahok. She was May Queen in 1962. The following year got to...
Jerry Allen Hammers
Oct 15, 2026
Jerry Allen Hammers, 61, of Collinsville, IL, passed away on Thursday, October 15, 2026, at Anderson Hospital in Maryville, IL.
He was born on September 13, 1965, in Belleville, IL, to the late Gerald Harold and Alice Marie (nee Skelton) Hammers.
Jerry honorably served in the United States Navy and later worked as a security guard. He also worked as a deckhand...
Kelly Don Wofford
Oct 12, 2026
Kelly Don Wofford, age 55, of Troy, IL, passed away at his home on Monday, October 12, 2026. He was born on August 2, 1971, in Granite City, IL, to Donald and Donna (nee Hutchings) Wofford.
Kelly was a 1990 graduate of Metro East Lutheran High School. He had a special love for animals and was always willing to care for...
James Lee Winning III
Oct 11, 2026
James Lee Winning III, 90, of Maryville, IL, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 11, 2026.
James was born on August 5, 1936, in East St. Louis, IL, to the late James L. Winning II and Bernell (nee Ellis) Winning. He graduated from East St. Louis Senior High School in 1956 and went on to build a career in the banking...
Justin Christopher Stultz
Oct 10, 2026
Justin Christopher Stultz, 45, of Collinsville, IL, passed away at his home on Saturday, October 10, 2026. He was born on November 9, 1980, in Maryville, IL, to Jerome “Jerry” Stultz and Carole (née Lauterbach) Wittmann.
Justin was a 1999 graduate of Collinsville High School. He worked as an interior installer at Jet Aviation and on various construction projects and in...
Patricia Lynn Achenbach
Oct 10, 2026
Patricia L. Achenbach, 67, of Collinsville, IL, passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, October 10, 2026.
She was born on October 28, 1958, in Chicago, IL, to the late Gus and Shirley (nee Kunstman) Malus.
Patricia retired from Collinsville Unit 10, where she served as a special education secretary. She was a member of St. John United Church of Christ...
James R. Cuff
Oct 6, 2026
James “Jim” Ray Cuff, 69, of Collinsville, IL, passed away on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, at La Bella of Alton. He was born on August 11, 1957, in East St. Louis, IL, to the late Clyde “Ray” and Shelba “Charlene” (née Magouirk) Cuff.
Jim was a 1975 graduate of Collinsville High School. He honorably served in the United States Navy and...
Robert Wayne Cook
Oct 3, 2026
Robert “Bob” Wayne Cook, 78, of Collinsville, IL, passed away at his home on Saturday, October 3, 2026.
Bob was born on October 3, 1948, in St. Louis, MO, to the late Billie J. Cook and Lillian Juanita (nee Masters) James. He retired from Sunnen Products in Maplewood, MO, after more than 30 years of dedicated service as an industrial painter.
Bob...
Gary Scott Sawyer
Sep 30, 2026
Gary Scott Sawyer, 76, of Staunton, IL, passed away on Wednesday, September 30, 2026, at Hitz Memorial Home in Alhambra, IL.
He was born September 20, 1950, in Monticello, IL, to the late Theodore and Hazel (nee Fisher) Sawyer. Gary earned his bachelor’s degree from Columbia University and made his career in the accounting industry. He honorably served in the United...
Doris L. Sexton
Sep 29, 2026
Doris Lillian Sexton, 98, of Collinsville, IL, peacefully passed away on Tuesday, September 29, 2026, at Meridian Village in Glen Carbon, IL.
Doris was born November 7, 1927, in Mulkeytown, IL, to the late Charles and Anna (nee Harrison) Simpkins. She was a 1945 graduate of Mulkeytown High School. Throughout her working years, Doris was employed by Tri City Grocery Store,...
Robert Harry Soehnlin
Sep 28, 2026
Robert Harry Soehnlin, 83, of Granite City, IL, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 28, 2026, at Memorial Hospital in Belleville, IL.
Robert was born January 25, 1943, in East St. Louis, IL, to the late Harry M. and Mary (nee Langelle) Soehnlin. He graduated from Assumption High School with the Class of 1961.
Robert retired from National Steel, where he worked...
Nancy Margaret Dobbs
Sep 27, 2026
Nancy Margaret Dobbs, 87, of Maryville, IL, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 27, 2026, at Liberty Village in Maryville.
Nancy was born on July 20, 1939, in Waterloo, IL, to the late John and Edna (nee Bueschel) Janning. She married Samuel P. Dobbs on September 1, 1956. He preceded her in death.
Nancy worked as a retail manager for Kmart for...
Andrew Arthur Parcels
Sep 24, 2026
Andrew Arthur Parcels, 39, of Collinsville, IL, passed away on Thursday, September 24, 2026.
Andy was born on February 14, 1987, at Grand Forks Air Force Base in North Dakota. He earned his master’s degree in Industrial Engineering from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville and worked as an engineer for the Defense Contract Management Agency.
Andy was a devoted member of First Baptist...
Lora Darlene Cook
Sep 24, 2026
Lora Darlene Cook, 100, of Collinsville, Illinois, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 24, 2026, at Addington Place of Shiloh.
Darlene was born September 28, 1925, in Mt. Vernon, Indiana, to the late Harold and Madge (Foster) Loehr. On November 29, 1946, she married Oscar Lee Cook, who preceded her in death.
Darlene worked as a seamstress in a garment factory. She...
