Oct 31, 2023

Shirley A. Brown, nee Kane, 80, of Maryville, Illinois passed away peacefully on October 31, 2023 surrounded by her family. She was born to Richard and Catherine (Kusmierczak) Townsend on February 4, 1943 in East St. Louis, Illinois. She married Jerry Brown on July 11, 1963. They enjoyed many years together before his passing in 2017.

Shirley...

Oct 28, 2023

Olivett L. Taylor, 75, of Collinsville, IL passed away on October 28, 2023. He was born to Lee and Ida (Portwood) Taylor on August 29, 1948, in East Brewton, AL. After high school, he joined the military and proudly served in the US Army.

Those left to cherish Olivett's memory are his loving wife, Maggie (nee Haines)...

Oct 22, 2023

Irene Marie Lux, nee O'Dell of O'Fallon, IL passed away on Sunday, October 22, 2023 at Memorial Hospital, in Belleville

Irene was born on March 7, 1940 in Venice, IL to parents, Beatrice O'Dell, nee Garris, and Herman O'Dell.

Working in the family business since her early teens, she retired as President of O'Dell's Iron...

Oct 20, 2023

David Allen Jacobs, 57, died unexpectedly in his home on October 20, 2023. He was the first son of Ladonna Huie born May 13, 1966 in Selma, Alabama.

David was preceded in death by his grandparents Gerald and Marilyn Bauman and his nephew Xavier (Ty-Ty) Adcock. He is survived by his long-time girlfriend of thirty-five years Cindy...

Oct 15, 2023

Mary Ellen Bunk, 87, of St. Louis, Missouri, passed away on October 15, 2023. She was born to William and Jnettie (Rhoton) Williams on March 1, 1936 in Toledo, Illinois.

She married Hank Bunk on October 17, 1961 in Charleston, Illinois. They enjoyed many happy years together before Hank's passing in 2009. Mary was an avid gardener,...

Oct 13, 2023

Andrew Seth Picker was brought into this world on January 20, 2003 in Downers Grove, IL, a suburb of Chicago, to Bobby Allen Picker Jr. and Jill Allison Andrew. After the family moved to Philadelphia, Zoe Amelya Picker, joined the family on March 23, 2004. Andrew and Zoe were commonly thought of as twins throughout their childhood and always...

Oct 9, 2023

We are sad to announce the passing of Jean C. Webb of Collinsville IL. She died at the age of 100 on October 9, 2023. Jean passed away in the comfort of her own home.

She was preceded in death by her loving husband Carl V. Webb and their son Stephen V. Webb. She is survived by...

Oct 9, 2023

Jesse Wayne Johnson, 61, of Caseyville, IL passed away on October 9, 2023. He was born to J.W. and Betty (Hulan) Johnson on February 20, 1962, in Galesburg, IL.

Jesse was an avid outdoorsman and loved going fishing. He enjoyed being a member of Moose Lodge #1221 in Swansea, IL. He was a general contractor for construction....

Oct 9, 2023

Sharon Ruth Organ, 83, of Edwardsville, Illinois, passed away on October 9, 2023. She was born to Sidney and Ellen (Heth) Aubrey on January 15, 1940 in Granite City, Illinois.

After high school, Sharon went on to obtain her Master's Degree and became a High School English teacher. She married Garry Organ on August 27, 1969 in...

Oct 6, 2023

Albert Lee Ellis, 83 of Hillsboro, Illinois passed away peacefully on October 6, 2023. He was born October 18, 1939 in Pollard, Arkansas.

Albert proudly served his country for over 20 years. After retiring from the Army, he continued to stay busy with many other endeavors. He was a man of faith who served others as a...