Aug 28, 2022

Elizabeth Lukoszyk (nee Laufer), 91, of Collinsville, IL., passed away on Sunday, August 28, 2022.

Born October 11, 1930 to parents Gustav Laufer and Anna Laufer (nee Meisinger) in Munich, Germany, she enjoyed a long life full of many interesting and colorful tales. She was preceded in death by both parents, as well as her husband, Master...

Aug 24, 2022

Maureen Frances Lochmann 78, of Collinsville, IL., born December 19, 1943, in East St. Louis, IL., passed away Wednesday, August 24, 2022. Maureen was preceded in death by her parents Louis and Frances (Tamburello) Zaganelli, her husband George Thomas Lochmann; and an infant son, Karl Lochmann. Surviving are her children, Tom Lochmann II of Collinsville IL., Alison McArthy of...

Aug 23, 2022

William "Patrick" Sealy, 74, of Santa Clarita, California and recently Glen Carbon, IL passed away Tuesday, August 23, 2022 at his home with family by his side. Patrick was born to parents Edward M. and Helen Mae (Stewart) Sealy in Joliet, IL., on August 15, 1948. He married his loving wife, Carol Ann on June 4, 1991 in Las...

Aug 22, 2022

Donna Jean Niemaczek (McElligott) Guentzel, 73 of Collinsville, Illinois passed away on Monday, August 22, 2022, at Memorial Hospital in Belleville Illinois.

Donna was born to the late Joseph and Ruth (Hagne) Niemaczek on February 15, 1949, in East St. Louis, Illinois.

She leaves behind her loving husband Dan Guentzel, who she married on March...

Aug 9, 2022

Margaret "Marge" Evans Crouch, 88, of Pontoon Beach, IL passed peacefully into Heaven August 9, 2022, at Anderson Hospital with family at her side.

Margaret was born to Lawrence and Bessie (Poole) Evans on June 26, 1934, in Woodlawn, TN. She spent her childhood there before moving to East St. Louis, IL, where she found love and...

Aug 6, 2022

Bryan Keith Burgess, 61, of Edwardsville, Illinois passed away suddenly on Saturday, August 6, 2022, at his residence. He was born November 14, 1960, in Wood River, Illinois and was the son of the late Edward Wayne and Bertha Virginia (nee York) Burgess. He worked and assisted many years in his family's business, the former Wayne's Professional Dry Cleaners...

Aug 2, 2022

Michael A. Plasters, 60, of Collinsville, Illinois passed away at Belleville Memorial Hospital on August 2nd, 2022.

Michael was born to parents Jerry Plasters and Tina Webber in Harrisburg, Illinois on May 20th, 1962.

He married his loving wife, Lori, at the Belleville Courthouse in 1998.

Michael greatly enjoyed his time as a...

Aug 2, 2022

Matthew Scott Merrifield was born April 25, 1989 to James and Bobbie Merrifield. Matthew passed away unexpectedly on August 2, 2022 at the age of 33.

Matthew enjoyed playing sports. He excelled in football. He played for Collinsville raiders for 10 years. Matthew graduated from Collinsville high school in 2007.

Matthew also was an amazing...

Jul 31, 2022

Craig Matthew Caminiti, 32, of Collinsville, Illinois, passed away in his home on July 31st, 2022.

Craig was the son of Anna and Paul Caminiti, born January 19th,1990 in Belleville, Illinois.

He was a talented musician and an accomplished Eagle Scout in 2008.

Craig is survived by his parents, Anna and Paul Caminiti...

Jul 29, 2022

Gary Schwertmann, 63, of Granite City, Illinois, passed away in his home on July 29th, 2022.

He was the son of the late Charles and Venida (Raab) Schwertmann, born December 11th, 1958, in Granite City, Illinois.

Gary graduated from Granite City High School in 1976. He also attended Southwestern Illinois College, studying to work in...