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...

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...