Feb 26, 2024

Mary Sue Mc Farland, 87, of Collinsville, Illinois passed away peacefully on February 26, 2024 with family by her side.  She was born to Alva and Hazel (Travis) Agan on January 5, 1937 in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Mary Sue married Roland McFarland on September 25, 1955 in Clermont, Indiana and to this union six children were born.

Feb 22, 2024

Otis Brown, 86, of Granite City, Illinois passed away peacefully at home on February 22, 2024. He was born July 2nd 1937 in Indianola, Mississippi, a son of late Poe and Bertie Lou Brown. He married Annie Mildred Brown in Greenville, Mississippi. He retired from National Maintenance after 30+ years. He was a dedicated loving husband, father, grandfather, brother...

Feb 15, 2024

Richard L. Persson peacefully passed away on February 15, 2024 at the age of 80.  He was a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother and friend.  His presence will be deeply missed.

Richard is survived by his wife Susan, daughter Kary Mifflin (spouse Ron), grand children Casey Degler (her spouse  Richard) and their children...

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...