Feb 27, 2023

We are sad to announce the passing of Roseann ("Roe") Tamburello of Collinsville, IL. She departed at age 69 on February 27, 2023, surrounded by her loved ones, following a long illness.

Roseann was the daughter of Gloria Nagel and Joseph Tamburello, also deceased. She is survived by her two children, William (Stacey) and Christopher (Angela) Bevil;...

Feb 25, 2023

Gayloid "Gail' Louise Ledbetter -(nee Brown) - Age 80, ofGlen Carbon, IL, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Saturday, February 25, 2023.

Survived by her three children Teresa (late Jeff) Rutz of Collinsville; James (Kathy) Ledbetter of Hillsboro, MO; and Anthony (Deborah) Ledbetter of Collinsville.  Three grandchildren Alisha Stanek, Austin (Rose) Grace and Ryan Ledbetter.  Three...

Feb 21, 2023

Sandra M. Monike (nee Faith) - Age 72, formerly of Collinsville, late of Cahokia Heights, IL, passed away suddenly Tuesday, February 21, 2023.

Survived by her husband of 26 years Raymond Monike; three children Michael (Rhonda) Morley, Christina Morley and Sandra Merrifield; three sisters Kathy (John) Hubbard of Collinsville, Martha (Tim) Cuff of Maryville and Lorrie (Andrea)...

Feb 18, 2023

Mary Lou Mell (nee Sumner) - Late of Collinsville, IL, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 18, 2023, in Maryville.  Age 89.

Mary Lou was born in Madison, IL, and a graduate of Collinsville High School Class of 1952.

She married her first husband Bob Call and together they had four children, Autumn Banks, Tyrone,...

Feb 18, 2023

Thomas E. Thompson 'Tinker' - Of Granite City, IL, passed away peacefully after a courageous battle with cancer on Saturday, February 18, 2023.  Age 61.

Survived by his wife Catherine A. (nee Riess) Thompson; three brothers Vernon (Betty) Yount, Larry (Bonita) Yount and James (Kathy) Yount; three sisters Barabara Coveney, Kathie Connor and  Donna Coburn; and special...

Feb 18, 2023

Barbara "Barb" Lettie Milam (nee Lassen) - Age 78, of Granite City, IL, passed away peacefully with her son Vernon "Russell" by her side on Saturday, February 18, 2023, after a lengthy battle with lung cancer and renal failure.

Survived by her two children Loretta VanWynsberg and Vernon "Russell" Parks Jr.  Eight grandchildren Dawn, Rusty, Tabitha, Steven,...

Feb 16, 2023

Lois Ann Staley , 75, died peacefully in her sleep the night of February 16, 2023. Lois was born on July 25, 1947, in Clinton, IL to Elmer and Thelma Utterback.

She was currently working as an administrator for a financial company where she had been for 12 years. Earlier in her career, she taught preschool and...

Feb 14, 2023

Beatrice Marie Erhardt (nee Cremer) - Age 77, late of Collinsville, passed away peacefully after a lengthy illness on Tuesday, February 14, 2023.

Survived by her husband of 45 years Gilbert Edward Erhardt; her two sons David (Barbie) Alred and Richard Cremer; her two grandchildren Kaylee and Katrina.  Three brothers Johnny Cremer, Henry Cremer and Tom (Jackie)...

Feb 12, 2023

Cherished baby boy Dakobe Battle passed away on Sunday, February 12, 2023.  He was the son of parents, Danny Battle and Cybil Pruitt.  Dakobe will be loved and missed always.

He leaves behind his parents, Danny and Cybil; maternal grandparents, Kevin Pruitt and Christine Burns; paternal grandparents, Bobby and Birgit Battle; uncle, Danzel Battle; and two aunts,...

Feb 10, 2023

Elaine Estelle Bruns (nee Helmich), 91, of Granite City, IL, born July 21, 1931 in Troy, IL, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 10, 2023 at 2:18 pm at her residence surrounded by her loving family.

She was a member of Holy Cross Lutheran Church and loved Jesus.  Elaine met her husband, Vernon H. Bruns, through the...