Betty Richardson
Aug 21, 2026
Betty Richardson of Edwardsville, IL, professor emeritus of English at Southern Illinois University, died on Friday, August 21st, 2026 at Stillwater Senior Living Center in Edwardsville. Born in Louisville, Kentucky, on February 14th, 1935, she was the daughter of Robert F. and Dora Freiberg Ritchie. She received her B.A. from the University of Louisville in 1957, and worked as a...
Ethel June Cooley
Aug 20, 2026
Ethel June Cooley, 90, of Fenton, MO, passed away peacefully on August 20th, 2026, at Delmar Gardens. She was born on June 10th, 1936, to parents Ruff and Mildred Gallion, in Osceola, Arkansas.
Ethel was a resident of Collinsville, IL, for 40 years before moving to Delmar Gardens six years ago. She was a loving mom and grandmother, and all around...
Peggy Lee Hoffner
Aug 16, 2026
Peggy (Scheibal) Hoffner, age 83, of Edwardsville, IL, died on Sunday, August 16, 2026, at Stillwater Senior Living in Edwardsville, after a long battle with Alzheimer's Disease.
She was born in Alton, IL, on July 21, 1943, to Clifford T. Scheibal and Velma L. (Metz) Scheibal. She graduated from Edwardsville High School in 1961. She married Carl W. Hoffner on December...
Ronald R. Hall
Aug 12, 2026
Ronald "Ron" Hall, 79, passed away on Wednesday, August 12th, 2026, in Alhambra, IL. He was born on January 7th, 1947, in Granite City, IL, to parents, Ralph and Margie Hall.
Ron is preceded in death by his parents as well as his siblings, Kathy Scholebo and Charles Hall. Those left to cherish his memory are his loving wife, Dianne Hall;...
Jeannetta Leitsch
Aug 8, 2026
Jeannetta Leitsch, 82, of Collinsville, IL, passed away peacefully at her residence on August 8th, 2026, with her loving daughter by her side. She was born on January 20, 1944, in Caseyville, IL, to parents, Benjamin and Lillian Rigsby (Arnold).
Jeannetta had multiple jobs throughout her life while raising her daughter, Kelly. When she met and married John Leitsch, in 1988,...
Michael J Butler
Aug 2, 2026
Michael Joseph Butler, 78, of Granite City, IL passed away peacefully with family by his side on August 2, 2026.
Mike was born on February 13, 1948, in Madison, Illinois, to his loving parents, Robert and Millie Butler. He proudly served his country as a Military Police officer in the United States Army before beginning a long and dedicated career as...
Joy Ann Edgeworth
Jul 23, 2026
Joy Ann Edgeworth, 62, of Collinsville, IL, passed away at her residence on July 23rd, 2026. She was born in Houston, Texas, on November 5th, 1963, to parents, Howard and Gloria Turner.
After earning her cosmetology license, Joy owned and operated The Cuttery in Troy, IL. When she wasn't busy cutting and styling hair, she could be found listening to good...
Mary J. Dame
Jul 21, 2026
Mary J. Dame, 78, of Granite City, IL, passed away on Tuesday, July 21st, 2026, in Edwardsville, IL.
Mary was born on October 6th, 1947, in Red Oak, Iowa, to parents, Harold Fulkerson and Dorothy (Woods) Fulkerson. She earned her master's degree then went on to teach English at Granite City High School, where she later retired from. Reading was a...
John A Corrie
Jul 17, 2026
John Allan Corrie, 83, of Maryville, IL, passed away on Friday, July 17th, 2026, at Anderson Hospital. John was born on June 21st, 1943, in E. St. Louis, IL, to parents John and Peggy Corrie.
John met his loving wife, Ethel, at a dance held at Panorama Bowl in Belleville, IL, while being set up on a blind date. That blind...
Douglas Daly
Jul 14, 2026
Douglas Michael Daly, 65, of Collinsville, Illinois, entered into the presence of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on July 14, 2026.
Doug was born on March 31, 1961, in Highland, Illinois. Those who knew Doug will remember a man of quiet humility, steadfast faith, and genuine kindness—a devoted husband, loyal friend, and faithful follower of Jesus Christ. He lived a...