Mar 8, 2026

Patricia Ann Murphy, a faithful follower of Christ, a mighty prayer warrior, and faithful servant entered the Kingdom of Heaven on March 8th, 2026. She got to hear her Heavenly Father say, "Well done, my good and faithful servant."

Patricia (Patsy Reynolds) of Collinsville, IL, wore many hats: wife, mother, memaw, and friend. She will be dearly...

Mar 1, 2026

Paula Jean (Southard) Andrews Borders of Newburgh, IN, left her earthly body to spend eternity with Jesus on Sunday, March 1, 2026. Paula was born July 20, 1941, in Olney, MO, to Homer and Inez Southard. Paula faced many challenges as a young lady including the death of her mother when she was just four years old. Her fondest...

Feb 24, 2026

Etta Rae Mercer, 95, of Edwardsville, IL, went peacefully to be with her Lord and Savior, surrounded by her family on February 24, 2026. Etta Rae was born on February 19, 1931, to Jasper and Ethel Mae Patton of Edwardsville.

The three greatest joys in Etta Rae's life were clear. First and foremost, she loved the Lord...

Feb 23, 2026

Doris Jane King

March 28, 1936 -February 23, 2026

Beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great grandmother, aunt and friend.

Preceded in death by husband, Jessie King; parents, William and Lucille Whitney; sister, Judy K. Tosh and grandmother, Pearl Dolzadelli; grandsons, Tyler King and Brandon King

Feb 22, 2026

William T. (Bill) Hunter, age 89, of Glen Carbon, Illinois passed away peacefully at home with his wife Mimi and family at his side. He lost his battle with esophageal cancer after being diagnosed 8 months ago.

Bill was born in St. Louis on October 14, 1936. He graduated from Baden Grade School and Beaumont High School...

Feb 15, 2026

Cheryl A. Hiser, age 73, of Tucson, Arizona, by Collinsville, Illinois, completed the circle of life on February 15, 2026.

She is survived by her husband; Marlin H Hiser of 48 years, daughter; Hilary (Laura) Hiser, grandchildren; Hensley Mayzelle and Gatsby Booker, brother; William Conrad Rauch.

Preceded in death by her parents William Thomas (Mayzelle)...

Feb 12, 2026

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Carol Austin of Granite City, Il on Thursday, February 12, 2026. Our beloved Carol succumbed to a 47-day illness at Barnes Hospital surrounded by loved ones.

Carol was born to Harold and Ella (Marose) Vollmer on November 8, 1941, in St. Louis, Mo.

Carol...

Feb 7, 2026

Edward T Cunningham II, age 68, of Edwardsville, Illinois, passed away on Saturday, February 7th, 2026, at 2:33pm at Alton Memorial Hospital in Alton, Illinois.

Edward was born on December 20th, 1957, in East St louis to Edward and Louise Cunningham. Edward is survived by Denise, his loving wife of 42 years; his children Melaney (Brad) Winslade,...

Feb 4, 2026

Joreen L. Burris, 78, of Granite City, IL, passed away peacefully on February 4, 2026. Joreen was born on May 13, 1947, in East St. Louis, IL, to parents, Donald and Joanna Tamburello, nee Cunningham.

She could best be described as someone who was outgoing and just as friendly as could be - which meant she had...

Jan 29, 2026

Janet Lee Bolandis of Maryville passed away peacefully on January 29, 2026, to join her beloved husband of 52 years, Jerry, who preceded her in death by only ten days.  Jerry and Janet were inseparable and never did anything without the other.

Janet was born on December 29, 1950, in Granite City to Venor and Wanda (Redmon)...