Dec 21, 2021

Gregory Louis Buesking, born March 1, 1979, son of Gregory P. and Linda K. (Aldridge) Buesking, passed away on Tuesday, December 21, 2021.

Known to all of his friends as "Gene" or "Geno". Gene loved playing his guitar with his band friends, and loved to go deer hunting with his dad and his step family.  Geno was...

Dec 21, 2021

Shirley M. Lotz, 90, of Collinsville, Illinois, passed away on December 20, 2021, at her home.

She was born May 3, 1931, in Collinsville, Illinois, to Melvin and Bernice (Pollard) Mallender.

Shirley was a long time member of Holy Cross Lutheran Church in Collinsville, Illinois. She loved to spend her time crocheting and doing crossword...

Dec 17, 2021

John R. Provence, 66, of Maryville, Illinois, passed away on Friday, December 17, 2021. He was the second of five children born to Jack and Georgia Provence. He grew up in Glen Carbon and graduated Edwardsville Senior High School in 1974. Most recently, John retired from work as a driver with Madison County Transit. John is survived by: His other...

Dec 11, 2021

Evelyn Ratay, 98, of Eddyville, Kentucky, formerly of Collinsville, Illinois, passed away on December 11, 2021.

Evelyn was born October 6, 1923, in Knob Lick, Kentucky, to Weeden Alexander and Dora Malinda (Lambirth) Beard. During her working years, she worked as a seamstress for several dress factories.  She was a member of the Meadow Heights...

Dec 5, 2021

Lillian L. Case, 77, of Collinsville, Illinois, passed away on December 5, 2021, at her home.

Lillian was born July 15, 1944, to John Joseph and Vivian (Vetter) Wrigley in Highland, Illinois.  She and Robert D. Case were married on April 30, 1966, in Collinsville, Illinois.

She was a lover of the outdoors. She enjoyed...

Dec 5, 2021

Sandy J. Anderson, 81. of Caseyville, Illinois, passed away on December 5, 2021.

She was born September 1, 1940, in Weleetka, Oklahoma, to Earl and Alagene (Earnhart) Jackson.  She was the most loving mom and grandma. She always put her family first and loved being with them.  Sandy raised and took care of most her grandchildren, they...

Dec 4, 2021

Sylvia M. Fresen, 99, of Collinsville, Illinois, passed away on December 4, 2021, at Liberty Village, Maryville, Illinois.

A private burial will take place at Lake View Memorial Gardens, Fairview Heights, Illinois, under the direction of Herr Funeral Home & Cremation Services of Collinsville, Illinois.

Dec 3, 2021

James Robert Hubert, 87, of Granite City, IL passed away on Friday, December, 3, 2021 at his home.

James 'Jim' was born on January 21,1934 in Farm Ridge Township, IL., the son of Frederick and Hazel Roberts Hubert. He attended school there and graduated from Minonk Dana Rutland HS in 1952. He married Sylvia Suarez of Depue,...

Dec 2, 2021

Glenna Mae Stewart, 95, of Maryville, Illinois, passed away on December 2, 2021.

Glenna was born December 2, 1926, in East St. Louis, Illinois, to Monroe D. Wilson Sr. and Glenna (Baehringher) Wilson.  She worked for Martha Manning Dress Factory for many years before retiring.

Private graveside services were held on December 9, 2021, at...

Dec 1, 2021

Jeannine Miller (nee Bertram) passed away peacefully December 1, 2021, at the age of 93.

She was preceded in death by her parents Margaret and Aaron Bertram, her husband Paul Miller, two daughters: Laura Miller and Susan (Miller) Boerckel and brother, William Bertram.

She is survive by her daughter Sandra (Miller) Darling; son, Larry Miller;...