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,...

Jan 16, 2024

Brian A. Spink, 55, of Marion, Illinois passed away peacefully at home on January 16, 2024, with his family by his side. He was born to James and Juanita (Wilson) Spink on July 14, 1968 in Alton, Illinois.

Brian enjoyed outdoor activities of all kinds. His favorite pastimes were deer hunting, fishing, hiking, and spending time with...

Jan 15, 2024

Bluette Joan Marie Sutton, 85 of Collinsville, died at 5:00 a.m. on January 15, 2024 at Barnes Jewish Hospital. She was born December 27, 1938 in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois to Agnes and Americus Spiller. She was the 2nd oldest of 5 children.

Joan's favorite pastime was watching St Louis blues hockey with her grandson Juan and...

Jan 14, 2024

Caleb John Brousseau, 27, passed away on January 14, 2024. He was born on October 17, 1996 in Granite City, Illinois.

Caleb enjoyed outdoor activities of all kinds. His favorite pastimes were fishing, spending time with loved ones, barbecuing, bonfires, and horseshoes. He was a talented woodworker, and also enjoyed collecting arrowheads. Caleb loved being outdoors and...

Jan 12, 2024

Carol A. Ganske, born on November 18, 1944, in Chicago, IL, peacefully departed this world on January 12, 2024. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, leaving behind a legacy of gentleness, love, humility, and a devotion to God.

Raised in Chicago, Carol attended Barrington High School, where she began her ...

Jan 5, 2024

Sibyl Louise Smith, 93, of Edwardsville, Illinois passed away peacefully at home on January 5, 2024. She was born to Louie and Sibyl (Golden) Beltz on January 10, 1930 in Harrisburg, Illinois.

Jan 1, 2024

Betty Jane "Sue" (Klobuchar), Barnhart (nee Miley) was called home to our Lord on Monday, January 1, 2024, with her family at her side. She was reunited with her husband Robert Barnhart, her beautiful daughter Kyle Converse, on her 60th birthday, and her handsome son Curt Klobuchar.

Born November 28, 1936, in Philadelphia, PA to Wesley Alfred...

Jan 1, 2024

Joyce (Joy) Alice, nee Rogers, Carper, Hall, 89 of Glen Carbon, IL born July 22, 1934 in Granite City, IL passed away on January 1, 2024 at Meridian Village, Glen Carbon.

Joyce worked at Little Lamb Children's shop for her mom for 3 years after her father passed. She then spent 2 years as an Office Clerk...