Jackie Brown (Howe) Brown

May 27, 2016

Jackie L. Brown, 76, of Collinsville, IL, passed away Friday, May 27th, 2016. She was born October 19th, 1939 in E. St. Louis, IL to Charles K. and Evelyn D. (nee Rose) Howe. Jackie is preceded in death by her parents, and one sister, Carol A. Ogle of Collinsville, IL. Jackie is survived by her loving husband, Billy E. Brown...

Ruth Bevirt (Sudbring) Bevirt

May 27, 2016

Ruth M. Bevirt, 89, of Collinsville, Il, passed away Friday, May 27th, 2016. She was born on a farm south of Collinsville on October 24th, 1926 in Collinsville, IL, to Theodore and Emma (nee Fedder) Sudbring. She is preceded in death by her parents, and husband, Maurice Bevirt. Ruth is survived by daughter, Karen Anders of Collinsville, IL, one son,...

Margaret Brandt (Cunningham) Brandt

May 25, 2016

Margaret Brandt, 95, formerly of Collinsville, Ill., born Saturday, May 14, 1921, in Collinsville, passed away Wednesday, May 25, 2016 in Maryville, Ill. Margaret worked at the Collinsville State Bank for 20 years, was a member of the First Baptist Church in Collinsville, where she was an active member of the choir and also taught Sunday school. Margaret founded and...

Shirley Kent (Carr) Kent

May 19, 2016

Shirley D. Kent, 79, of Collinsville, Ill., born Nov. 13, 1936, in Granite City, Ill., died Thursday, May 19, 2016. Shirley was retired from Residential Home Health and Masonic Home Healthcare. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles E. Kent; her parents, Virgil A. and Lorhee, nee Melton, Carr; and two sisters, Frances Kretzer of Arnold, Mo., and...

Charles A. "Chuck" Hampton

May 18, 2016

Charles "Chuck" Hampton, 55, of Caseyville, Ill., passed away Wednesday, May 18, 2016. Chuck was the owner operator of Hamptons Bargain Barn, and Hampton Properties. He served as administrator for the Caseyville Moose Lodge for several years, as well as the city inspector for the village of Caseyville, until he was diagnosed with lung cancer in 2013. He was preceded...

Leo Kunz

May 17, 2016

Leo Kunz, 99, of Glen Carbon, Illinois passed away Tuesday, May 17th, 2016. He was born April 25th, 1917 in Filmore, Illinois to Cayus and Blanche (Harrison) Kunz. He is preceded in death by his parents, wife Ruth (Anderson) Kunz, and two brothers Raymond Kunz and Delmar Kunz. Leo is survived by two sons Harry "Bruce" (Linda) Kunz of South...

Sharon Norbury (Sesock) Norbury

May 16, 2016

Sharon L. Norbury, 71, of Troy Ill., born January 5, 1945, in Tacoma Wash., passed away Monday, May 16, 2016. Sharon was the owner of Maryville Fun Tyme in Maryville, Ill. She enjoyed spending time with her loving family and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; John and Betty nee Nelson, Sesock, Surviving are her life long...

Deborah Taylor (Morris) Taylor

May 16, 2016

Deborah L. Taylor, 60, of Collinsville Ill., born May 4, 1956, in St Louis Mo., died Monday, May 16, 2016. Deborah was employed by Teklab of Collinsville, Ill., where she worked for 20 years. She enjoyed traveling, and spending time with her family. She also enjoyed decorating. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Angela Dalton; and her father,...

Betty Barcliff (Tongay) Barcliff

May 14, 2016

Betty L. Barcliff, 85, formerly of Caseyville, Illinois passed away Saturday, May 14th, 2016. She was born Saturday, December 6th, 1930 in Flat River, Missouri to Harry and Grace (Bloom) Tongay. She is preceded in death by her parents, husband, Alfred Guy Barcliff, and brothers; Paul Tongay, Harry Tillman Tongay and Edmond Tongay. Betty is survived by daughters; Linda (Michial)...

Lavenia L. Forester

May 12, 2016

Lavenia L. Forester, 58, of Caseyville, Ill., born Oct. 19, 1957, in Granite City, Ill., passed away May 12, 2016, in Caseyville, Ill. Lavenia valiantly served her country as a sergeant in the U.S. Army. While in the U.S. Army, she received numerous awards and citations. Lavenia was proud to have served her country. She was preceded in death by...