Mark William French

May 14, 2023

Mark William French, 70, of Collinsville, passed away unexpectedly entering into eternal rest

on Sunday May 14, 2023 at HSHS Saint Elizabeth Hospital O'Fallon, Illinois.

Mark was born to Joseph and Marjorie French both who preceded him in death. Mark also was preceded in death by his father-in-law Robert (Jim) Fleming.

Mark attended...

Ginette "Okie-Dokie" Fidelina Crump

May 7, 2023

Ginette "Okie-Dokie"  Fidelina Crump, 85, passed away on Sunday, May 7, 2023 at her home, surrounded by her family.  Ginette was born on September 8, 1937 in Costa Rica to parents, Manuel and Elvia (nee Rodriguez) Cortes.

Ginette enjoyed doing crafts and crocheting.  She was an amazing cook, and enjoyed cooking for her whole family. ...

John Stephen Kovar

May 4, 2023

John Stephen Kovar, 93, passed away on Thursday, May 4, 2023, at St. Louis University Hospital after a brief illness. John was born on April 3, 1930, in Granite City, Illinois to parents, John and Julia (nee Janci) Kovar. He married Louise Ann Bagi in May of 1957. He and his young family moved to rural Collinsville, Illinois in...

Evelyn Marvine Leeper

May 2, 2023

Evelyn Marvine Leeper, 91, passed away on Tuesday, May 2, 2023 in Glen Carbon, Illinois.  Evelyn was born on August 6, 1931 in Potosi, Missouri to parents, Marvin Lee and Mildred Leon (nee Cook) Nicholson.

Evelyn graduated from Roosevelt High School, and dedicated her life to taking care of her family and loved ones.  She...

Sharon Lynn Wilson

Apr 29, 2023

Sharon Lynn Wilson,58, of Collinsville, Illinois passed away on Saturday, April 29, 2023.

Obituary pending.

Mark Thomas Mizulski

Apr 26, 2023

Mark Mizulski, 59, of Collinsville, Illinois passed away at his home on Wednesday, April 26, 2023.  Mark was born on June 26, 1963 in Decatur, Illinois.

Mark was preceded in death by his parents, Beverly and Walter "Boots" Mizulski; and his brother, Paul "Marty" Mizulski.

Mark is survived by his wife, Martha Mizulski; sons, Jacob...

Vaeden Josef Hawkes

Apr 24, 2023

Vaeden Josef Hawkes of Collinsville, Illinois passed away on Monday, April  24, 2023. He was born on July 22, 2003 in Maryville, Illinois to parents,  Joseph Hawkes and Jessica Hawkes (nee Gwyn).

Vaeden had a great love of music. He enjoyed playing sports with his  childhood friends, especially basketball and soccer. He also loved to...

James Michael Sandy

Apr 23, 2023

James "Mike" Sandy, 75, of Collinsville, Illinois, passed away at his home on Sunday, April 23, 2023.  James was born on February 29, 1948 in Mount Vernon, Illinois to parents, Charles Earl Sandy and Carol Joann (nee Price) Winkler.

James was an avid fisherman, and especially loved to fish with his grandchildren. He loved his...

Kara Lynn Smith

Apr 21, 2023

Kara Lynn (Feeney) Smith, 59, of Granite City, Illinois, left this world on Friday, April 21, 2023. Kara was born on March 8, 1964, in Granite City, Illinois to parents, George and Mary Margaret (Tudy) (nee Williams) Feeney.

Kara Lynn was a nurse for 20 years, a profession she was very proud of.  She loved everything sports...

Virginia "Virgie" Davinroy

Apr 20, 2023

Virginia "Virgie" Davinroy, 82, of Collinsville, Illinois passed away on April 20, 2023, in St. Louis, Missouri surrounded by her family. Virgie was born to Elmer and Viola (Stutts) Smith on July 11, 1940 in Belleville, Illinois. Being the youngest of the Smith's twelve children, she learned early on to always speak her mind, a...