Carla Barber Hobson, 75, of Glen Carbon, IL, passed away on January 21, 2016, surround by loved ones. She was born on October 3, 1940, in Santa Rosa, CA, to parents Carl Barber and Lily (Scruggs) Barber. She is survived by her devoted husband of 55 years, Robert Hobson; son Daniel Hobson; seven grandchildren; and her faithful dog Penny. Carla...
Nancy Jean Harding, nee McIver, 85, of Glen Carbon, IL, formerly of Collinsville, IL, passed away Wednesday, January 20, 2016 in Edwardsville, IL. Nancy was born April 11, 1930 in Elizabeth, NJ. She received her baccalaureate degree from Elmira College in Elmira, New York. Her strong Christian faith was evident as she was active in Bible Study Fellowship as a...
John Richard "Rich" Taylor, 83, of Collinsville, Ill., born July 2, 1932, in Pinckneyville, Ill., died Tuesday Jan. 19, 2016, at Edwardsville Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Edwardsville, Ill. Rich attended school in Pinckneyville Ill., where he was active in a variety of sports. He was a heavy equipment operator and retired from local 520 International Union of Operating Engineers where...
Earline E. Daniel,s 63, of Alton, Ill. passed away on Sunday, January 17, 2016 at her residence. She was born June 20, 1952 to the late Earl and Evelyn nee O''Bear, Trebing. She was also preceded by siblings Georgia May Trebing, Baby Fred Forrest and Baby O''Bear. Earline retired as a home health care provider. She was a faithful member...
Ada Ann Clemens, nee Dillow, 81, of Collinsville, Ill., passed away Sunday, January 17, 2016 at her home. She was preceded in death by her husband, Rev. Dale Clemens and her parents, Hal and Lorene Dillow of Mill Creek. Ill. Mrs. Clemens is survived by her daughter, Kimberly (Robert) Martin of St. Jacob, Ill.; son, Jeffery (Jananne) Clemens of Downers...
Frances L. Wadlow, 91, of O''Fallon, Ill. passed away on Friday, January 15, 2016, at Rosewood Care Center in Swansea, Ill. She was born November 29, 1924 in Detroit, Michigan to the late Gopal D. and Bessie Mae nee Wallace Lee. Frances worked for 30 years at the Tri-Way Village Cleaners in Wood River, Ill. and then for 10 years...
Eileen (nee Powell) Conley, 75, of Collinsville, Ill. passed away on Thursday, January 14, 2016 at her residence. She was born on February 5, 1940 to the late Austin and Elenora (nee Powell) Powell. For more than 25 years Eileen worked for the Red Lobster restaurant as both a waitress and manager. She was preceded in death by her husband,...
Robert "Bob" J. Folkerts 66 of Belleville, Illinois passed away on Tuesday January 12, 2016 at the Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis. Bob was born on July 9, 1949 to the late Charles and Virginia nee Lauth Folkerts. For many years Bob was an insurance salesman in the Belleville and E. St. Louis area. Memorials may be made through the...
Ferdinand C. "Ferd" Strackeljahn, 77, of Collinsville, Ill., born June 25, 1938, in Granite City, Ill., entered into eternal life Friday, Jan. 8, 2016, in St. Louis, MO. Ferd was a self employed farmer for 12 years then was employed by Thor Farms for over 40 years as manager of farming operations. He was a member of the Good Shepherd...
Katherine M. Bright, 84, of Collinsville, IL, died Friday, January 8th, 2016 in Collinsville. She was born Wednesday, October 7th, 1931 in Collinsville to John and Mary (Jedda) Savoia. She married Leroy Bright May 27th, 1950 in Arkansas. Katherine is preceded in death by her parents, her husband, one son, Stephen Bright and one brother, Robert Savoia. She is survived...