Nov 4, 2021

Michael Omatsu was born in Honolulu, HI on December 13, 1951. He loved the ocean and embraced every opportunity to incorporate it into his life; from skipping class in high school to go surfing (to the detriment of his grades) to becoming a certified hard helmet diver. His affection for the ocean drew him to his career as an...

Nov 4, 2021

Linda Lou Potochney, 63, of Pocahontas, Illinois, passed away on November 4, 2021, at

St. Elizabeth Hospital, O'Fallon, Illinois.

Linda was born January 23, 1958, to James and Betty (Cornstublle) LeRoy, in Belleville,

Illinois.

She had many hobbies which included crafting, music, cooking, and painting. Her

favorite time was...

Nov 3, 2021

Kathy Ann Long, 80, of Edwardsville, Illinois, passed away peacefully with her family at her side on November 3, 2021, at St. Elizabeth Hospital, O'Fallon, Illinois.

Kathy was born October 25, 1941, in Edwardsville, Illinois, to Walter John Kyro Sr. and Stella Catherine (Rapacz) Kyro.

Kathy was known as a very strong, loving, and giving...

Oct 30, 2021

Catherine Pearl Cook, 92, of Marine, Illinois, passed away on October 30, 2021, at Liberty Village, Maryville, Illinois. Catherine was born December 27, 1928, in Marion, Illinois, to Jesse and Effie Pearl (Westmoreland) Heltsley. Catherine grew up in Marion and attended school only until the 8th grade. During her full life she was an avid quilter, loved canning, crocheting,...

Oct 29, 2021

Donnie M. Carter, 79, of Edwardsville, Illinois, passed away on October 29, 2021, at Anderson Hospital, Maryville, Illinois.

Donnie was born February 9, 1942, in San Bernardino, California, to William McKinley and Lucy Mae (Fletcher) Carter.

During his career, he worked for years doing Road Construction.  He was a kind hearted man who loved his...

Oct 29, 2021

Pamela L. Roberson, 64, of Waterloo, Illinois, passed away on October 29, 2021, at Mercy South Hospital, St. Louis, Missouri.

Pamela was born October 26, 1957, to Everett and Virginia (Spencer) Hamilton in East St. Louis, Illinois.

She enjoyed growing plants on her ranch and going to car shows with her husband.  Her biggest love...

Oct 27, 2021

Kent W. Smick, 72, of Collinsville, Illinois, passed away on October 27, 2021, at his home with family by his side. Kent was born February 17, 1949, to Everett Eugene and Berniece Mae (Brown) Smick in Anna, Illinois. He married Kate Slovinski on March 11, 2011. Kent worked for the Kansas City Southern Railroad as a Manager of Locomotive...

Oct 21, 2021

Jeffery Dean Mifflin, 57, of Granite City, Illinois, a Marine that went on to his new deployment October 21, 2021, with his family by his side.

Jeff was born January 1, 1964, in East St. Louis, Illinois, to Joe Ray and Norma Jean (Von Schmittou) Mifflin.  He married the love of his life, Saundra "Sandy" Coryell on...

Oct 21, 2021

Wanda Sue Mask (nee Trotter), 83 of Freeburg, passed away on October 21, 2021.

Wanda, better known as just "Sue", was born on June 12, 1938 in Walnut Ridge, Arkansas. In 1954, she married the love of her life, Butch, who she met in grade school and who was...

Oct 21, 2021

William "Bill" George Skinner, 58, of Collinsville, Illinois, passed away on October 21, 2021, at Memorial East Hospital.

Bill was born February 18, 1963, in St. Louis, Missouri, to George Archibald and Betty (Braun) Skinner.

Bill was a member of Northsmoke Church in State Park, Illinois. He served at the Food Pantry tin State Park...