Thomas W. Gaines Jr., 73, of Collinsville, Ill., born April 3, 1942, in Henderson, Ky., passed away Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2015, at Anderson Hospital in Maryville, Ill. Thomas was an avid golfer, and enjoyed golfing any chance he had. He retired from Wiese Planning & Engineering in St. Louis, Mo. His devotion to his granddaughter Riley, was very special. She...
Kathi Sue Jeckstadt, nee Taylor, 63, of Caseyville, Ill., born Monday, Aug. 25, 1952, in Murphysboro, Ill., died Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2015, in Belleville, Ill. She was preceded in death by a son, Jason Jeckstadt. Surviving are her husband, Richard Jeckstadt, whom she married on March 31, 1972; her parents, John and Rose, nee Griffis, Taylor; son, Todd (Jennifer) Jeckstadt...
David Michael Wieduwilt, of Collinsville, Ill., born Oct. 20, 1951, passed away at the age of 64 on Nov. 9, 2015, at Barnes Hospital in St. Louis, Mo., after a lengthy battle with heart disease. Mr. Wieduwilt graduated from Collinsville High School in 1969. He became a union carpenter in 1978 and retired in 2010. He was an active member...
Virginia Redd, nee Leonard, 89, of Collinsville, Ill., born Aug. 15, 1926, in Newport, Ark., passed away Saturday, November 7, 2015, at Gateway Regional Medical Center, Granite City, Ill. Virginia was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She was preceded by her husband, Robert Dean Redd; her parents, Robert J. and Bertha, nee Davis, Leonard, mother Bertha nee Davis;...
Orville Lee Sova, 88, of Collinsville, Ill., born April 17, 1927, in Caseyville Township, Ill., died Friday, Nov. 6, 2015. Orville served in the U.S. Merchant Marines and U.S. Army. He was a veteran of World War II and the Korean War. He traveled all over the world, making many trips to Italy where he met the love of his...
Sharon Louise Theis, 67, of Collinsville, Ill., born Aug. 27, 1948, in Indianapolis, Ind., passed away Friday, Nov. 6, 2015, at St. Elizabeth Hospital surrounded by her family. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Michael Carroll, who died Oct. 1, 1991; and her parents, Lowe and Ruby LaFollett Morrow. Surviving are her husband, Kenneth Theis, whom she...
Ronald Lee McCormick, 79, of Centralia, Ill., passed away Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2015, at DePaul Hospital in St. Louis, Mo. Ronald was a member of the Collinsville Masonic Lodge, Central City Lions, and the First Baptist Church of Centralia. He is survived by his wife, Kay McCormick of Centralia, Ill.; sons, Ryan (Debbie) McCormick of Calera, Ala., and Robert (Carla)...
Harold Ray Dunahee, 75, of Collinsville, Ill., passed away on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2015, at Anderson Hospital in Maryville, Ill. Harold retired as a clerk and pigment guy from Pfizer Chemical in East St. Louis, Ill. He truly loved being outdoors and enjoyed fishing and hunting. He was preceded by his parents, Jefferson and Jessie A., nee Miller, Dunahee. Surviving...
Patrick Rne Turnage, 55, born July 8, 1960, died Tuesday November 3, 2015 at this home. Pat was a devoted and loving husband, son friend and father figure. Pat was born in Dreux France on July 8, 1960. His family settled in Connecticut and later in Florida where he became a skilled glazier and finish carpenter. He loved and served...