Jul 5, 2025

Judith Kay Simpkins, 78, of Collinsville, IL, passed away on July 5, 2025, at her residence in Collinsville.

Judith was born on February 25, 1947, in Glen Alum, WV, to parents, Paul and Mildred (Miller) Browning; both of whom precede her in death.

She married Robert Lee Simpkins, Jr., on August 11, 1968. They were...

Jul 3, 2025

Brian Matthews, 44, of Troy, IL, passed away on July 3, 2025.

Brian was born November 19, 1980 to parents Vernon Matthews and Nancy (Decher) Brown. He spent the past ten years as a Senior Analyst for the Midwest Employee Casualty Company. In his spare time, he enjoyed golfing, running, and traveling abroad. He was known for...

Jul 3, 2025

Robert Charles Oesch, 44, of Edwardsville, IL, passed away on July 3, 2025.

He was born to parents, John and Marie (Vandegrift) Oesch, on June 28, 1981, in Alliance, OH. He married the love of his life, Kristin, on June 24, 2006. He enjoyed playing golf, traveling, and spending time with his family - especially kicking around...

Jun 29, 2025

Elaine Castegnaro passed away Sunday, June 29, 2025 at La Bella of Edwardsville.

She was born on April 17, 1942, in Granite City, IL, to parents John and Mame Tanase. She married her first husband, Bill Periera, on November 15, 1964 and married her second husband, Jerry Castegnaro, on January 13, 1991.

She is survived...

Jun 25, 2025

Jeanne A. Vick, of Collinsville, IL passed away on June 25th, 2025 in Orlando, FL, 10-days shy of her 97th birthday. She was born July 5th, 1928 and married Harold F. Vick in 1946, who preceded her in death in 2008.  She is also preceded in death by her sister Eloise Everett and brothers Roy and John Bauer.  Jeanne...

Jun 23, 2025

Jack Brown of College Hills, Illinois, passed peacefully on June 23, 2025, at Alton Hospital. He joined his wife, Barbara Brown, of 53 years who passed earlier this year.

Jack and Barbara raised two sons, Don (Crystal) Brown and Jeff (Trish) Brown. Jack has two beautiful daughters, Rita and Robin, both of which live in California. Jack ...

Jun 17, 2025

Harry Curtis Stephens, 77, passed away peacefully on June 17, 2025, at his home in Piedmont, MO in the loving company of family.

Harry was born on October 10, 1947 in Granite City, IL, to parents Clete Stephens and Lavelle Stephens, nee Odum. Harry valiantly served his country, honorably serving two tours in Vietnam. After returning to...

Jun 16, 2025

Dianna Barthelemy, age 76, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 16, 2025, at Evelyn's House in Creve Coeur, MO.

She was born July 2, 1948, in Venice, IL. She married Robert Barthelemy on March 5, 1983. She worked as an amazing housewife and enjoyed baking beautiful cakes for her family and friends. Dianna had an uncanny ability...

Jun 12, 2025

Douglas Lee Wedeking Sr, age 75, of Belleville, Illinois, passed away on Thursday, June 12, 2025, at his residence.

He was born on April 8, 1950, in East St. Louis, Illinois to Emil and Ethel Wedeking (nee Rasp).

Douglas enjoyed working in his yard and planting flowers.

He worked for the Belleville Humane...

Jun 9, 2025

Jackie Roe Harris, 70, of Andalusia, Alabama, passed away unexpectedly on June 9, 2025, in St. Louis, MO. He will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.

Jackie was born on August 3, 1954, in Mitchell, IL to parents Russell and Georgia (Jarman) Harris. He was a proud veteran of the US Navy, and...