Jan 27, 2026

Agnes M. Reeder, 93, of Collinsville, IL, passed away on January 27, 2026. Agnes was born on October 4, 1932, in Harrisburg, IL, to parents Stephen Boyke and Helen Boyke, nee Balog.

She married John Reeder on June 10, 1953, in Harrisburg, IL. They were together 65 years until his passing on November 7, 2018. She was...

Jan 25, 2026

JoAnn Mizell, age 90, of Troy, IL, passed away Sunday, January 25, 2026, at Charter Senior Living of Troy. JoAnn was born August 29, 1935, in Mississippi County, AR, to Oscar and Lydian (Avery) Tolbert.

JoAnn was the seventh of 8 children. She grew  up on a farm near Harrisburg, AR. She moved to St. Louis as...

Jan 21, 2026

Julia A. Patton (Buck), born on July 17, 1941, in Algona, Iowa, passed away peacefully on January 21, 2026, at John Knox Village in Lee's Summit, Missouri, where she lived for the past 8 years. She was raised in Peoria, Illinois, but spent the majority of her years happily raising a family in Collinsville and Granite City, Illinois.

Jan 21, 2026

David Mims Sr age 59, of East St Louis, IL, passed away on January 21st 2026. Born on February 2nd 1967 in East St Louis, IL to Samuel & Mary (Fudge) Mims, he will be remembered for being a Wonderful Father and Grandpa Aka Papa Jackie. He was a Mechanic all his life.

He is survived by...

Jan 20, 2026

Charlotte Rose Birdsong, 91, went to be with our Lord on January 20, 2026. She passed peacefully with her family by her side. She was born on October 23, 1934, in Granite City, IL. The daughter of Raymond and Leftia Bilyeu Lewis.

Charlotte married Dexter Birdsong in Granite City, IL on July 2,...

Jan 19, 2026

Jerry Lee Bolandis of Maryville, IL was born 11/02/1951 and left this world to be embraced by Heaven on 01/19/2026.  He was the only son of Albert and Gerda Bolandis and resided in Collinsville until marrying Janet (Yeager) Bolandis March 3, 1973.

Jerry worked in Hospital Finance and was CFO and CEO at several Hospitals in the...

Jan 19, 2026

Aiden Lee Wiley July 3, 2007 – January 19, 2026 Aiden Lee Wiley, age 18, of Maryville, Illinois, passed away on January 19, 2026. A young man of extraordinary kindness, depth, and wit, Aiden's presence was a gift to everyone who had the privilege of knowing him.

Aiden was a 2025 honors graduate of Collinsville High School...

Jan 19, 2026

Faren Ellen Wilson, our sweet Boop Boop, passed away on January 19th, 2026 at the age of 25, following complications from her 12-year battle with epilepsy.

Faren was born in Granite City, IL on July 1st, 2000, to parents Richard E Wilson and Michelle A House (Chandler). She was born with a rare genetic condition called Trisomy...

Jan 17, 2026

Franklin (Frank) Edward Albertina Jr., 70, of Collinsville, Illinois, born December 31, 1955, died on Saturday, January 17, 2026, at his home in Collinsville. Frank was a graduate of Collinsville High School, Class of 1974.  He was retired at the time of his death; however, his most recent employment was with Domino's Pizza in Collinsville as a part-time delivery...

Jan 15, 2026

Karen Jean Patty-Graham (nee Shisler) entered rest on January 15, 2026.

She was born October 10, 1947, in East Chicago, Indiana to parents Bruce Richard and Jeannette May (Ruehling) Shisler. Karen is the oldest of five children and grew up in Calumet City, Illinois.  Karen knew by the time she was in first grade that she wanted...