Praxida A. "Pat" Corvallis, nee Bolas, 86, of Collinsville, Ill., died at 10:15 a.m. Friday, June 24, 2011, at Anderson Hospital in Maryville, Ill. She was born on Nov. 30, 1924, in Lambert Pa. She married Charles S. Corvallis on Sept. 27, 1947. Their marriage thrived for 54 years. Their union produced five children; three daughters, Linda Corvallis of Edwardsville,...
Ernalene P. McKee, nee Watkins, age 64, of Collinsville, IL died Monday, June 20, 2011 at her residence. Ms. McKee was a RN and a member of the Eastern Star Meridian Chapter #442, St. Louis, MO. Visitation will be 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Thursday, June 23 at Herr Funeral Home in Caseyville, IL. Funeral Service will be held at...
Col. George Sherman, 92, formerly of Collinsville, IL, passed away Monday, June 20, 2011 at the Fountains of Troy. He was born November 26, 1918 in Rend City, IL, the son of Peter and Mary Sherman. George was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Alexander and Edmond; one sister Josephine; and a granddaughter, Laura. Col. Sherman retired...
Vivian C. Soehlke, nee Sbardelotto, 91, of Collinsville, Ill., born March 22, 1920, in Caseyville, Ill., died at 4:36 p.m. on Saturday, June 11, 2011, at Anderson Hospital in Maryville, Ill. Mrs. Soehlke retired from the office of Dr. Pfaff after 28 years of service. She was preceded in death by her husband, August "Gus" Soehlke, whom she married on...
Arleen Vivian Kloess, nee Massey, 79, of Fairview Heights, Ill., born Aug. 12, 1931, in Kansas, died on Wednesday, June 8, 2011, at Eden Village Care Center in Glen Carbon, Ill. Mrs. Kloess was a graduate of Collinsville High School. Arleen was preceded in death by her parents, Paul and Carolyn, nee Brandesuky, Massey; and a brother, Daniel Massey Surviving...
Ray W. Heeren, 87, of Caseyville, Ill., born May 25, 1924, in Montgomery City, Ill., died Wednesday, June 8, 2011, at his residence. Ray retired as an engineer for the Norfolk & Southern Rail Road after 30 years of service. He was also owner of Heeren's Hay Farm in Maryville. He very much enjoyed spending time with his family. He...
Kenneth Dale "Buffy" Howerton Jr., 51, of Bunker Hill, Ill., born Oct. 24, 1959, in Highland, Ill., died on Tuesday, June 7, 2011, at Davies Community Hospital in Washington, Ind. Mr. Howerton was a longtime concrete contractor and operator. He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Kenneth Dale and Marilyn,...
Gladys M. Klein, nee Wrigley, 93, of Collinsville, Ill., born Wednesday, April 3, 1918, in Caseyville, Ill., died Tuesday, June 7, 2011, at Edwardsville Nursing & Rehab, Edwardsville, Ill. Mrs. Klein was a member of Ss. Peter & Paul Catholic Church, Collinsville, Ill. She was preceded in death by her husband, Eugene Klein whom she married on July 4, 1938;...
Richard C. Teasdale, age 58, of Alton, IL. died Monday, June 6, 2011, at 2:26 PM. Born April 6, 1953, in Beaver Falls, PA, he was a son of the late J.C. Bo Teasdale and Kathleen Marie Anderson Teasdale. Richard graduated from Beaver Falls High School in 1972. He was preceded in death by his wife, Donna Phillips Teasdale. He...
Carolyn Ann (Delashmit) Taylor, 67, of Troy, IL, died Monday, June 6, 2011 at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, MO. No services will be held.