James Steven Kolda

Feb 10, 2025

James Steven Kolda, Age 82, of Collinsville, Illinois, passed away on February 10, 2025.

He was born in East St. Louis, Illinois on October 31, 1942, to Joseph and Barbara (nee Adam) Kolda.

He worked for Southwestern Bell in St. Louis and retired with AT&T in Belleville, Illinois in...

Felecia Ann Amos

Feb 6, 2025

We are saddened to announce the passing of Felecia Amos, loving wife of Carl Amos, devoted mother of Jennifer Sanders, Brian Amos and Geri Amos, and proud grandmother of Easton Sanders, Lyla Sanders and Hailey Downey.

Felecia was born on April 8th, 1958, to her parents Clifford and Barbara Lutz...

David Parke Maier

Feb 5, 2025

Longtime Collinsville dentist, David Parke Maier, died in his beloved home on February 5th, 2025, after surviving brain cancer for seven years.  He was born in San Diego, the son of Owen and Jewel Maier.  He grew up playing Little League and surfing, skipping his high school graduation because the waves were up.

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Jerry Ray Cox

Feb 5, 2025

Jerry Ray Cox, 87, of Granite City, Illinois, born the only child to Earl Franklin Cox and Ethel Daretta Hayes Cox on August 14, 1937, passed away Wednesday, February 5th, 2025.

Jerry was drafted to Fort Ord California and attended boot camp from September 25th, 1959, to March 25th, 1960, he then completed...

Delores "Doris" Shirley Mcmullen

Feb 4, 2025

Delores "Doris" Shirley McMullen, 88, of Collinsville, Illinois, born June 14, 1936, in Collinsville, Illinois, passed away Tuesday, February 4, 2025, at Brightly Senior Living, Glen Carbon, Illinois.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Mike and Gladys, nee Gribat, Yonkus; Sisters Anne Cattani and Eleanor Yonkus, Great-Nephew Tyler King, and Great-Niece...

Mary Lela Pratt

Feb 3, 2025

Mary Lela Pratt, 83, of Maryville, Illinois, passed away on February 3, 2025.

Mary was born December 26, 1941.

She started working at SIU-Edwardsville October 1979 and retired in January 2003 as the Head "singing" Baker.

Mary was loved by many who worked with her...

Dr. Alice Prince

Feb 2, 2025

Alice Prince 82 of Collinsville, Il.  born October 6, 1942 in Terre Haute, Indiana passed away Sunday February 2, 2025 at Anderson Hospital in Maryville, IL.

She was proceeded in death by her parents Ellis and Opal (Dirden) Felker.  Surviving are her two children daughter Matisha DelaCruz of Charlotte, NC and son Darell (Jay) Randolph of Collinsville,...

Virginia Joan Wendt

Feb 2, 2025

Virginia "Joan" Wendt, 93, of Collinsville, IL, born February 3, 1931, in Chicago IL, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 2, 2025. A devoted wife, mother, and servant of Jehovah God, her life was a testament to her unwavering faith and unconditional love.

Joan's greatest joy was her family, and she dedicated her...

Pauline Ann Wasiski

Feb 1, 2025

Pauline Ann Wasiski, 93, of Collinsville, Illinois, born June 19th, 1931, in Granite City, Illinois, passed away Saturday, February 1st, 2025, at Washington County Hospital, Nashville, Illinois.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Paul and Mary, nee Winterburger, Kanady; beloved husband Frank Wasiski, Sister Genevieve "Mary" Kawula, and Brother Lawrence Kanady....

Cheryl Lea Smith

Jan 30, 2025

Cheryl Lea Smith, Age 71, of Collinsville, Illinois passed away on Thursday, January 30, 2025.

She was born on February 6, 1953 to Robert Botkin Sr. and Zelma Botkin (nee Osborn) in East Saint Louis, Illinois.

Cheryl is survived by her beloved husband; Thomas E. Smith, 2 daughters; Charity Smith of Collinsville, Illinois and Andi...