Bobbie Ray Self
Jul 9, 2026
Bobbie Ray Self, 78, of Collinsville, IL, passed away at his residence on July 9th, 2026. He was born on May 25th, 1948, in East St. Louis, IL, to parents Bob and Geraldine Self.
Bobbie was a well-loved individual who loved being surrounded by his family and friends. If the weather was nice, he could be found sitting out in his...
Carol Jean Myers
Jul 7, 2026
Carol Jean Myers, 85, of Edwardsville, Illinois, passed away peacefully at home on July 7, 2026. She is preceded in death by her beloved husband, David; her parents, Ray and Maude Buzzard; and all of her siblings: Luella Rubin, Rothell Buzzard, Eileen Haslett, Eyvonne Brown, Leora Corley, and Judy Wollet. She is survived by her three sons: Kevin (Mary), Alan...
Ronald L. Capstick
Jul 7, 2026
Ronald "Ron" L. Capstick, 69, of Collinsville, IL, passed away at his residence on Wednesday, July 7th, 2026.
Ron was born on August 29th, 1956, in E. St. Louis, IL, to parents, Arthur and Edith Capstick. He was a proud graduate of Collinsville High School, and was a familiar face to many during his years working in the retail industry. In...
Carol Ann Meadows
Jul 7, 2026
Carol Ann Meadows, nee Best, 69, of Collinsville, IL, passed away on Wednesday, July 7th, 2026, at St. Louis University Hospital in St. Louis, MO, surrounded by her loved ones.
Carol was born in St. Louis on September 5th, 1956, to parents Harry and Mary Gail Best. She was raised in Fairmont City before eventually moving to Collinsville, IL. She was...
Timothy Porter
Jul 2, 2026
Timothy Porter, 77, of Collinsville, IL, passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, July 2nd, 2026.
He was born in East St. Louis, IL, on May 6th, 1949, to Roland and Catherine Porter. He was a proud graduate of Collinsville High School and a retiree from the Alton Southern Railroad. His hobbies included anything outdoors, such as fishing, hunting, and...
Loren D. Close
Jun 25, 2026
Loren Dean Close, 90, of Collinsville, IL, passed away peacefully on June 25th, 2026, at Eden Village Care Center in Glen Carbon, IL. He was born on February 11, 1936, in Mulberry, KS, to parents William and Blanche (nee Evans) Close.
On April 18th, 1964, Loren married the love of his life, Valeda Ann Close. They met at a bowling alley...
Norma M. Rickert
Jun 22, 2026
Norma M. Rickert, née Pfeiffer, age 94, of Edwardsville, passed away peacefully in her sleep at 4:57 am on Monday, June 22, 2026. Born June 18, 1932, in Fort Russell Township, Illinois, Norma’s life was a testament to love, dedication, and enduring faith.
Norma was the youngest of six children and shared a unique bond with her twin sister Wilma. Together...
Sandra "Sandy" Harper
Jun 22, 2026
Sandra “Sandy” (Karrick) Harper, 65, of Columbia, IL passed away on June 22, 2026 at 8:32am at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, MO surrounded by her 3 loving sons.
Sandy was a 1979 graduate of Bunker Hill High School and a 2011 graduate of SIUE, earning a degree in Criminal Justice after 9 years of perseverance. Due to her studies...
Fred H. Kirksey
Jun 17, 2026
Fred Harold Kirksey of Collinsville, IL, died on June 17, 2026, at the age of 92. Beloved husband, dad, PaPa, Great PaPa, and uncle; he passed away in his sleep at Eden Village Care Center. He was born January 31, 1934, in Nashville, TN, and lived in Stewart County, TN, until he followed the love of his life, Freda Violette,...
Lawrence J. Bielicke
Jun 16, 2026
Lawrence (Larry) Joseph Bielicke, 88, of Edwardsville, Illinois, died on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, at McKnight Extended Care in St. Louis surrounded by the love of his family.
Larry will be remembered for his quick wit, sense of humor and infectious smile. Larry had an uncanny ability to read people and put anyone at ease, and was the center of many...