Barbara Lynn Spencer
Mar 10, 2012
Barbara Lynn Spencer, nee Buttry, 62, of Troy, Ill., born June 15, 1949, in Alton, Ill., died on Saturday, March 10, 2012, at Lake Medical Center in Bradenton, Fla. Mrs. Spencer was a long time member of Bethel Baptist Church, where she was actively involved with 31 Young Reasons "Teen Mops." She had also been involved with the women's...
Jesse Lee Welty
Mar 8, 2012
Jesse Lee Welty, 82, of Granite City, Illinois, born May 26, 1929, went to be with the Lord at 8:20 p.m. March 8, 2012 at St. Louis University Hospital. Jesse served in the U.S. Navy from 1948 to 1952. He married Lenore Mae McBroom on May 26, 1950 in Jonesboro, Arkansas. They were married 61 years and 9 months....
Jeannie Wigton Swisher
Mar 7, 2012
Jeannie Wigton Swisher, 66, of Collinsville, Ill., born Nov. 21, 1945, in Girard, Kan., died Wednesday, March 7, 2012, in Collinsville, Ill. Mrs. Swisher was raised on a farm. She was the second of seven children, helping with the care of her younger brothers and sisters and helped her father with haying and learning cooking, household and farm skills...
Randy Ratay
Mar 5, 2012
Randy Ratay, 45, of Caseyville, Ill., born May 7, 1966, in East St. Louis, Ill., died at 8:22 p.m. Monday, March 5, 2012, at his residence. Randy was a loving and caring father to his daughters. He was an avid poker player and enjoyed his times at the Casino Queen and the River City Casino. He was preceded in death...
Bonnie Lea Gerdes
Mar 5, 2012
Bonnie Lea Gerdes, 73, of Collinsville, Ill., born Dec. 27, 1938, in Harville, Mo., died at 6:35 p.m. on Monday, March 5, 2012, at Memorial Hospital in Belleville, Ill. Bonnie retired from McDonnell Douglas after 33 years of service. After her retirement she worked part time for Gordmans and Walmart. She also was a volunteer for Faith Walk at St....