Patricia A. Woodcock, 82, of Caseyville, Ill., born Sunday, Feb. 26, 1933, in East St. Louis, Ill., passed away Monday, November 30, 2015, at the Caseyville Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Pat was a faithful member of St. Stephen Catholic Church in Caseyville, Ill., and also belonged to the St. Ann's Altar Society and the Booster Club. She also volunteered with...
Walter R. Holst, 88, of Collinsville, Ill., born Sunday, March 27, 1927, in Granite City, Ill., passed away Monday, Nov. 30, 2015, at the University Nursing and Rehab in Edwardsville, Ill. Walter was a graduate of Collinsville High School. He was an Army veteran and served during the Korean conflict. After being discharged he attended the Moody Bible Institute in...
Francis "Pete" Peter, 80, of Collinsville, Ill., born Sept. 17, 1935, in Millstadt, Ill., passed away Monday, Nov. 23, 2015, at his home. Peter retired as a pressman from the St. Louis Post Dispatch. He was secretary-treasurer of the Pressman's Union Local 38. He was preceded in death by his parents, John E. and Emma, nee Burg, Peter Jones; brothers,...
Grover E. Johnson, 86, of Collinsville, Ill., born Thursday, Sept. 5, 1929, in St. Louis, Mo., passed away Sunday, November 22, 2015, at his residence. Grover was a member of the 1st United Methodist Church in Collinsville, Ill. He retired after 29 years from McDonald-Douglas as a machinist repairman. Proudly served his country in the US Army during the Korean...
Dennis was a modern day Renaissance man. He was the best husband and best friend his wife Lela could have found. He was a devoted and loving father to his daughters Anne and Kate. He was a role model for his sons-in-law Cody Moore and Zac Friederich. He was a proud and doting grandfather for Emma and Joey Moore, and...
Maxine Galloway, nee Green, 93, of Collinsville, Ill., born Sunday, July 9, 1922, in West Liberty, Ill., passed away Monday, November 16, 2015, at the Eden Village Care Center, Glen Carbon, Ill. Helen was a very active member of the Meadow Heights Baptist Church in Collinsville, Ill., former President of BSU at SIU-C, and retired as a guidance counselor in...
John J. Slesinski, 84, of Collinsville, Ill., born Wednesday, April 8, 1931, in East St. Louis, Ill., passed away Sunday, November 15, 2015, at the VA Medical Center, St. Louis, Mo. John retired as a salesman from L.J. Ross Lumber Company. He was a member of Copper Creek Christian Church of Maryville, Ill. He proudly served his country in the...