Jul 27, 2024

Bruce William Hawkins, 71, of Collinsville, Illinois, passed away peacefully on July 27, 2024, at his home, surrounded by his beloved family. Born on April 19, 1953, and raised in Granite City, Illinois, Bruce was the son of Velma and Raymond Penn of Collinsville and William Hawkins. He was preceded in death by his parents as well as his...

Jul 27, 2024

Nina Eileen Davenport, age 91, formerly of Collinsville, Illinois, passed away on Saturday, July 27, 2024 at her residence in Walnut Hill, Illinois.

She was born on August 27, 1932 to Edward Carter and Glafra (Swafford) Carter.

Later on she met and married the love of her life Paul E Davenport.

They were...

Jul 23, 2024

Della Jean Seim born Della Jean Metcalf on July 15, 1938 to Albert Metcalf and Maybelle Kelio (nee Mounds) was called home on Tuesday July 23, 2024 at the age of 86. She was a member of Holy Cross Lutheran Church in Collinsville, IL. She loved old time movies and shows on lifetime, Oxygen and Hallmark such as the...

Jul 22, 2024

Murrel Elton King died peacefully with loved ones surrounding him on Monday, July 22, 2024 in Rockford , from complications of lung cancer.

Murrel was born April 18, 1933 to John and Mildred King in Edwardsville, IL.  Murrel was known for a tireless work ethic, dedication to his family, and for being an all around "Good Dude"...

Jul 21, 2024

Shirley Jean Bean, nee Powell, 91, of Collinsville, IL peacefully passed away on Sunday, July 21, 2024 at Hitz Memorial Home in Alhambra, IL.

Shirley was one of five children born to Bill and Flossie, nee Akes, Powell in Caseyville, IL on January 27, 1933.

Shirley was a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother who cherished...

Jul 14, 2024

RAYMOND HENRY HILMES, age 76, of Collinsville, passed away at his home, Sunday, July 14, 2024. He was born on December 24th, 1947, in Breese, IL, the son of Arnold and Christine (Schleper) Hilmes.

Ray grew up in Clinton County and attended Mater Dei High School. At a very early age, Ray had much responsibility and worked...

Jul 11, 2024

Frank R. Ganschinietz, Jr., 84, of Collinsville, IL, passed away on Thursday July 11th, 2024 at HSHS St. Elizabeth's Hospital in O'Fallon, IL.

He was born on February 1st, 1940 in East St. Louis, IL, to Frank R. and Emma (nee Petchulat) Ganschinietz Sr. He was a retired Collinsville Firefighter of 28 years. He served faithfully in...

Jul 10, 2024

Mrs. Joyce Ann Franklin (nee Runnalls), 91, of Troy, IL., born May 3, 1933, in E. St. Louis, IL., passed Wednesday, July 10, 2024.

Joyce was a loving Mother, Grandmother, Great-Grandmother, Great-Great Grandmother, who cherished her family, her church, Trinity Lutheran Church of Edwardsville, where she was a member and active in the Ladies Aid Organization. Joyce...

Jul 6, 2024

Mrs. Deborah "Debbie" Ann Collins (Davis), 63, was born in Belleville, Illinois on September 15, 1960, and passed away on July 06, 2024, in Collinsville, Illinois.

She was a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) at Caseyville Nursing & Rehabilitation Home for twenty years. She loved attending her grandchildren's sporting events and participating in their accomplishments. Some of her...

Jul 6, 2024

Robert Dale Rader, of Collinsville, Illinois passed away Saturday July 6th, 2024, at the age of 76. He was born to Kenneth Edward and Marguerite (Stevens) Rader on April 30th, 1948, in Rockford, Illinois.

He married his wife Mary Ann Frame, and they celebrated 52 years of marriage.

Robert...