Claude M. Ellis
Jun 28, 2016
Claude Ellis Jr., 62, of Caseyville, Ill., born May 15, 1954, in Memphis, Tenn., passed away Tuesday, June 28, 2016, at home with his family at his bedside. Claude worked for the Village of Caseyville and before that he worked for Calvin Johnson Nursing Home for many years. He was preceded in death by his parents, Claude Ellis Sr. and...
Dixie Allen Farris
Jun 27, 2016
Dixie Allen Farris, 91, of Granite City, Illinois, died Monday, June 27th, 2016. She was born November 13, 1924 in Murfreesboro, Tennessee to Henry C. and Florence E. nee Bailey, Legate. Dixie is preceded in death by her parents, husband, Harold Farris, two sons; Jerry Farris and Douglas Farris, and one great-grandson. She is survived by daughters; Shirley (Bob) Rickert...
Rosemary Busch (Heinlein) Busch
Jun 26, 2016
Rosemary Busch, 85, of Edwardsville, Illinois, born July 22, 1930, passed away Sunday, June 26th, 2016. She was a Teacher''s Aide at Unit 10 School for 16 years and a member of the Ladies Auxiliary VFW Post 1117. She will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her. Rosemary was preceded in death by her parents, Harvey and...
Shirley Smith (Mattea) Smith
Jun 20, 2016
Shirley May Smith, nee Mattea, 78, of California, born on August 11, 1937 in Marissa Ill.; passed away Monday, June 20, 2016, surrounded by her loving family. Shirley was preceded in death by her parents; Frank C. and Elise H. nee Buesking, Mattea. She is survived by her loving husband, Elmer V. Smith, whom she married on Aug. 23, 1952;...
Thomas Edward Sweney
Jun 20, 2016
Thomas Edward Sweney, 31, of Collinsville, Ill., born June 20, 1985, in Belleville, Ill., passed away Monday, June 20, 2016, in Collinsville, Ill. He was preceded in death by his mother, Stephanie, nee Hayes, Sweney. Surviving are his father, Thomas V. Sweney of Maryville, Ill.; a sister, Alicia Sweney of University City, Mo.; a brother, Daniel Sweney of University City,...
Patricia Nordyke (O'Brien) Nordyke
Jun 15, 2016
Patricia Nordyke, 69, formerly of E. St. Louis, Illinois, passed away Wednesday, June 15th in her home in Deltona, Florida. Pat retired after a 30 year career with Boeing (formally McDonald Douglas) in St. Louis, MO. In her younger days Pat played softball competitively with two of her sisters, Chris and Sheila for the Collinsville Comanche''s. She enjoyed playing softball...
Anna Cunningham (Froman) Cunningham
Jun 14, 2016
Anna L. "Maxine" Cunningham, 85, formerly of Collinsville, Illinois, passed away Tuesday June 14, 2016 in St. Petersburg, Florida. She was born June 5, 1931 in Painton, Mo., the daughter of the late Harry and Rosa, nee England, Froman. In addition to her parents, Maxine was preceded by her husband, William, whom she married Oct. 28, 1950. She was also...
Marilyn Tettaton (Bragg) Tettaton
Jun 10, 2016
Marilyn Marie Tettaton, nee Bragg, 80, of Caseyville, Ill., born Sept. 27, 1935, in Kennett, Mo., passed away Friday, June 10, 2016 in Belleville, Ill. Marilyn was a dedicated home maker; she also worked in retail services for over twenty five years. She was a member of Holy Cross Lutheran Church in Collinsville, Ill. "Grand Ma" as she was affectionately...