Myrtle Frances Howard

Feb 12, 2025

Myrtle Frances Howard, 89, of Bunker Hill, Illinois passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 12, 2025.

Myrtle was born in East St. Louis, Illinois on February 8, 1936, to James and Frances Green.

She worked as a school bus driver when her children were young, then began a career at the Federal Reserve Bank in...

Nelda Louise Long

Feb 10, 2025

Nelda Louise Long, 85, of Marine, Illinois, passed away Monday, February 10, 2025. She was born to William and Anna Leonburger on August 11, 1939 in Campbell, Missouri.

Preceding her in death are both parents, William Richard Leonburger and Anna Elizabeth Thompson Leonburger, as well as her only son David Allen Long.

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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...