Feb 14, 2024

Thomas B Simmons gave this world his last breath at about 7:45 pm on February 14, in the year of our Lord 2024. He passed peacefully after a long hard battle with cancer, being surrounded by his loving family who will miss him greatly. Tom was a man of many talents and uncompromising character. He believed the...

Feb 11, 2024

Bradley Patrick Cleveland, born February 14, 1981 in Springfield, IL. Died unexpectedly at 42 years old on February 11, 2024.

Proceeded in death by both sets of grandparents and cousin Adam Claycomb.

Bradley graduated from Collinsville High School in 1999. Bradley studied at Mount St. Claire College in Clinton...

Feb 7, 2024

Sharon Eileen Smith died on Feb. 7 at Mercy Health-Lourdes Hospital in Paducah, Kentucky following a hemorrhagic stroke. She was 70 years old, and is very much missed by her family and friends.

Sherry, as she was known throughout her life, was born in Paducah on March 28, 1953 to Sam L. Smith, a newspaperman who was...

Feb 5, 2024

Wayne Thomas Mount, 91 of Grantfork, IL passed away on February 5, 2024. Wayne was born December 1, 1932 in Granite City IL, the oldest of 7 kids born to Irvin and and Evelyn (Dildine) Mount. He grew up near Edwardsville, IL attending a 1 room schoolhouse near the Keller Farm on route 157 where he also worked many...

Jan 31, 2024

Thomas A. Dooley (Tom), 76, of Edwardsville, IL, passed away on Wednesday, January 31, 2024, at home.

Tom was born March 5, 1947, in Anna, IL to the late Jay Thomas and Ethel "Aline" (Lyerla) Dooley.  He served his country with honor and dedication in the Marine Corps until discharged in November 1968. During his time in...

Jan 23, 2024

In Memoriam: Walter John Anders, affectionately known as "Andy"

Granite City, IL - Walter John Anders, lovingly called "Andy" by friends and family, peacefully passed away at the age of 81, leaving behind cherished memories of a life well-lived. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, and his presence will be deeply missed.

Jan 21, 2024

Mary "Suzie" Cox, 86, of Granite City, Illinois passed away on Jan 21, 2024. She was born at home to Cecil Edison and Zelda (Huggins) Phelps on February 5, 1937 in Granite City.

She married Jerry Cox on March 29, 1969 and they were blessed with many happy years together. Her life's work was at Laclede Steel...

Jan 20, 2024

Lillian Jean Lance, 87, of Granite City, Illinois passed away peacefully on January 20, 2024 surrounded by her loving family. She was born to Jesse and Jean (Trotts) Byrd on June 30, 1936 in St. Louis, Missouri.

Lillian married Emanuel "Mac" Lance on May 15, 1954 and to this union six children were...

Jan 20, 2024

Wilma 'Bernice' Szczepanik, 86, of Granite City IL, born January 21st, 1937 in Granite City, died Saturday, January 20th, 2024, at her residence, surrounded by her loving family.

Bernice was raised in Bourbon MO and moved back to Granite City at the age of 18, where she became a secretary at a local law office. She left...

Jan 18, 2024

Mary H. Kossina, 73, passed away on January 18, 2024 at BJH in St Louis, Missouri. She was born to Ruppert Earl and Lillian (Lunnemann) Blair on October 7, 1950 in East St. Louis, Illinois.

Those left to cherish Mary's memory are her husband James Kossina, son Bob (Stephanie) Kossina, daughter Angela Kossina, grandchildren Faith, Kaden, Karigan,...