Phyllis Jean Carver

Jun 8, 2018

Phyllis Jean Carver

Phyllis Jean Carver, 70, of Collinsville, IL., born January 4, 1948, in Granite City, IL., passed away Friday, June 8, 2018, in Collinsville, IL.

Phyllis was a loving and caring mother, grandmother and great-grandmother who loved spending time with her family.

She was preceded in death by her parents, John...

Elvera M. Valdez

Jun 8, 2018

FAIRMONT CITY, IL- Elvera M. Valdez, 89, of Fairmont City, passed away on Friday, June 8, 2018 at Caseyville Nursing and Rehabilitation in Caseyville, surrounded by her loving family.

She was born April 29, 1929 in St. Louis, MO to Martin and Manuela Zuniga. She married her dear husband, Roy T. Valdez on...

Joseph Grodzicki

Jun 6, 2018

COLLINSVILLE- Joseph Grodzicki, 79, of Collinsville, IL, passed away on June 6, 2018 at his home. He was born on September 20, 1938, in East St Louis, IL to John and Helen, nee Benok, Grodzicki. He married Patricia Thompson on April 22, 1961 at St. Peter & Paul Catholic Church in Collinsville, IL. She survives and resides in Collinsville,...

Betty J. Heller

Jun 4, 2018

COLLINSVILLE- Betty J. Heller, 80, of Collinsville, IL, passed away on Monday, June 4, 2018 at Liberty Village in Maryville, IL.

Betty was born on October 17, 1937 in St. Louis, MO to Alex and Josephine (Mueller) Reszely. She married Robert Heller on August 31, 1963; he preceded her in death on September 5, 2005.

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Constantino "Dino" Lehares

Jun 3, 2018

Constantino "Dino" Lahares, 92, of Caseyville, IL., born January 30, 1926 in Mattoon, IL., passed away Sunday, June 3, 2018, in the comfort of his home.

Dino graduated from Mattoon High School in January 1944.  He was a trumpet player in the high school band and also traveled around Illinois playing big band music on weekends.  He...

Charles W. Schroeder

Jun 2, 2018

Retired Lt. Col. Charles W. Schroeder Retired Lt. Col. Charles W. Schroeder, 98, of Glen Carbon, IL and formerly of Collinsville, IL, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 2, 2018.  Charlie was the son of much loved Karl and Martha (Huerstel) Schroeder. Charlie was also preceded in death by his treasured first wife, Jeanne (Stagg);...

Helen Kavaliunas

May 30, 2018

Helen J. Kavaliunas.

Helen Kavaliunas age 77, of Collinsville passed away on May 30, 2018 in Maryville IL. She was born on July 26, 1940 in Highland IL; Helen was a supply specialist for the US Army retiring with 30 years of service.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Henry and Fern nee...

Ronald H. Gray

May 28, 2018

Ronald H. Gray was born in Collinsville, IL on September 12, 1942 to Henry and Amelia Bratton Gray.  He spent his formative years in Collinsville and graduated from Collinsville High School in 1960.  Ron attended the University of Illinois- Champaign, Southern Illinois University- Edwardsville and McDonald's Hamburger University. He was a member, with his parents and siblings, of Wilkerson...

Ethel L. Macek

May 22, 2018

Leoma Macek

Ethel Leoma Macek, 77, of Osage Beach, Mo. and formerly of the Granite City area passed away on May 22, 2018. Ethel was born in Madison, Il. on October 9, 1940 the daughter of the late John and Mittie nee Jerrells Tur.  She was also preceded by her husband Donald D.

Ethel and...

Carl C. Stanley Jr

May 20, 2018

Carl C. Stanley Jr., 99, of Glen Carbon, IL., passed away Sunday, May 20, 2018, in Glen Carbon, IL.  He was born in Frankfort, KY., July 31, 1918, the son of the late Carl C. and Cora, nee Bradly, Stanley Sr.  He was also preceded by his wife Jeane, nee Turcott; three sisters, Emma Gaudino, Elsie Ozment and Kinney...