Jan 3, 2023

Donald Ray McCann, 91, of Caseyville passed away on Tuesday, January 3, 2023.  Donald was born in East St. Louis on December 8, 1931 to parents Roger Ray and Emma Willis McCann (nee Flynt).

Donald was a mechanic for over 50 years, and retired from Broadway Ford in St. Louis after first working at Night Hawk Freight...

Dec 28, 2022

Kay McCormick, 83, passed away on Wednesday the 28 th of December in Edwardsville IL.  Kay was born in East St. Louis on March 12 th , 1939, to parents, Kenneth, and Lena Ives.

Kay was a member of the Beta Sigma Phi, and the First Baptist Church of Centralia.  Also, a supporter...

Dec 27, 2022

Martin Joseph Ryan, 88, passed away on Wednesday, December 27, 2022.  Martin was born on November 29, 1934 in Collinsville, Illinois to parents Martin Michael and Rosalia Ryan (nee Hazzard).

Martin was an outdoorsman and enjoyed deer hunting, fishing, and beekeeping.  He was an avid gardener and loved planting trees.

Martin is preceded in death...

Dec 25, 2022

Frances L. Janik, 91, passed away on December 25, 2022 in Godfrey, Illinois.  Frances was born on August 7, 1931 in Madison, IL to parents John and Anna (nee Borosky) Urban.

Frances retired from Madison County Courthouse, where she worked for 20 years as a receptionist.  After retiring, she worked for Neiman Marcus and Mr. Donut in...

Dec 24, 2022

Allen R. Kunz, 86, passed away on December 24, 2022 in Edwardsville, IL.  Allen was born in St. Louis, MO, on October 21, 1936 to Clifford and Evelyn (nee Jepsen) Kunz.

Allen was an avid golfer and loved to travel.  He enjoyed playing card games and fantasy football.

He was preceded in death by his...

Dec 22, 2022

Ronald Dean Bates, 68, passed away, surrounded by his family, at his home in Edwardsville, IL on Thursday, December 22, 2022. Ron was born on November 11, 1954 in East Saint Louis, Illinois to parents Clabe and Viola (McGinnis) Bates.  Ron met Pamela (Rae) O'Dell on May of 1980 and married on August 31, 1985, and spent 37 wonderful...

Dec 20, 2022

Gayle Ed Underwood, 77, passed away on Tuesday, December 20, 2022 surrounded by his loving family.  Gayle was born in Portageville, Missouri  on June 13, 1945 to parents Paul and Marie Underwood (nee McMahan).  He married his beloved Patricia Underwood (nee Jordan) on May 1, 1970 in Creve Coeur, Missouri.

Gayle honorably served in the US Marine...

Dec 17, 2022

Evlyn McQuinn November 2, 1935 – December 17, 2022 Evlyn Deloris McQuinn (née Hall) passed peacefully with family by her side on Dec. 17, 2022, after a long illness, steadfast in the belief that she now rejoins her beloved husband Harry and other loved ones who predeceased her. Evlyn was the glue that holds communities and families together: a...

Dec 12, 2022

Ronald L. "Ron" Lybarger Sr – Passed away peacefully at home with his family by his side, Monday, December 12, 2022. Age 89.

Survived by his daughter Lynette Saettele of Florida and his son Ronald "Bo" (Janice) Lybarger of Jerseyville; his grandson Asheley (Jana) Lybarger of Bunker Hill; four great- grandchildren Wesley James, Quenton Lee, Hope Ashley...

Dec 12, 2022

Brenda Kathleen (Brough) Barnett, 62, passed away on Monday, December 12, 2022. She was born in Wisconsin on September 24, 1960.

She was a loving wife and nurturing mother, dedicating her life to taking care of her family and raising her children. She loved sewing, knitting, and quilting. She enjoyed traveling and making quilts for children in...