Feb 2, 2023

Joseph William Makler, 84, passed away on Thursday, February 2, 2023. He was born on June 14, 1938 in Staunton, Illinois to parents, Joseph L. and Mary Netty (nee Hagermann) Makler. Joseph married Suann M. Kincaid on October 6, 1990.

Joseph loved working on tractors and lawn mowers. If it had an engine, he could fix it!...

Feb 2, 2023

Donna Sons, age 88, passed away on Thursday, February 2nd, 2023, surrounded by family in Collinsville, Illinois.  Donna was born in Steger, IL in 1934. She was married to her first husband, Don York, in 1953. A woman committed to her family, she cared for Don for twelve years after his early-onset Alzheimer's diagnosis.  They were married for fifty...

Feb 2, 2023

Christopher Alan Moncelli, 67, of Collinsville, Illinois passed away at his home on Thursday, February 2, 2023.  Christopher was born on August 29, 1955 in Chicago, Illinois to parents, Vito and Bertice (nee Silcox) Moncelli.  He married Bonnie Fresen on July 6, 1996 in Troy, Illinois. They spent 26 wonderful years together.

Christopher most recently worked in...

Jan 31, 2023

Bobby Clayton Mask Jr, 66 of Belleville IL passed away on January 31st, 2023.

Bobby was born on October 8, 1956 in St. Louis Mo. In July of 1999 Bobby married the love of his life Cheryl Lynn Quick with whom he spent the last 27 years of his life. Bobby and Cheryl joined their two families...

Jan 29, 2023

Steven Bryan Work - Passed away peacefully, Sunday January 29, 2023 at River Crossing in Edwardsville. Age 64.

Survived by his brother Jeffery T. (Helen) Work and a sister Sandra D. (nee Work) Dudley; his five nephews Kevin C., Brian J. and Erick C. Work. Matthew L. (Ammie) Dudley and Michael S. (Kasarah) Dudley and a niece...

Jan 26, 2023

Louise M. Fernandez

Louise answered Jesus' calling and entered her Heavenly Home on January 26th at 3:30am.

Louise Marie Forneris, 86, was born on April 15, 1936. She was an only child to Emily Rose "Amelia" Forneris (nee Genetti) and Giovanni "John" Forneris.

As a child Louise was quiet and bashful. She grew...

Jan 25, 2023

Doris J. Shup (nee Starling), 94, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 25, 2023 in Maryville, Illinois.  Doris was born May 20, 1928, in Granite City, Illinois to the late Eldred and Bernice (nee Gattung) Starling.

Doris married Leonard C. Shup on October 4, 1947 in Bloomfield. Missouri.  They built a wonderful life together and happily raised...

Jan 25, 2023

Mercedes G. Smith, 79, of Collinsville, Illinois passed away on Wednesday, January 25, 2023. Mercedes was born in St. Louis, Missouri on October 12, 1943 to parents, Edgar and Gwendolyn (nee Berry) Wells.  She married Roger D. Smith on December 22, 1964, and together they built a beautiful life and family.

Mercedes was a retired civil servant...

Jan 24, 2023

Bruce Edward Ross, 80, passed away on January 24, 2023 after a long battle with a debilitating disease. Bruce was born on July 19, 1942 in East St. Louis, Illinois to parents, Conrad C. Ross and Mary Lover Ross.

Bruce was a 1960 graduate of Cahokia High School. After high school, he moved with his parents and...

Jan 24, 2023

Janice Marie Bradshaw, 76, passed away on Tuesday, January 24, 2023 in O'Fallon, Illinois.  Janice was born on December 24, 1946 in East St. Louis, Illinois to parents, Charles and Martha (nee Hayden) Buckman.  She married Ronald Bradshaw on April 4, 1970, they were married for 53 years.

Janice was a kind-hearted and giving person.  Her greatest...