Nov 2, 2023

We are sad to announce the passing of Herman H. Miller III, 68 of Granite City on November 2, 2023. He was at home surrounded by his family.

Herman worked for Riverway Harbor Service for 19 years. He then worked for Miller Trash Service, the family owned business for many years. He loved restoring old cars, fishing,...

Nov 1, 2023

Julia Anne Oyen-Keller, passed away on November 1, 2023, in Lexington, Kentucky at the age of 84 after a battle with dementia. A beloved mother, sister, grandmother, and teacher, she was born Julia Anne Tempel on July 20, 1939, in Granite City, Illinois. Julie is survived by her son David (David) Oyen, her daughter Elizabeth (William) Cain, her brother...

Nov 1, 2023

Maureen L. Blachfelner, 82, of Glen Carbon, Illinois passed away peacefully on November 1, 2023. She was born to Alban and Eleanor (Schrag) McCarthy on April 30, 1941 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Maureen received her Master's Degree in education and was a dedicated elementary school teacher for numerous years. She married Arnold Blachfelner on June 14, 1980 and...

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...