Nov 11, 2021

Gene J. Jackson, 96, of Collinsville, Illinois, passed away on November 11, 2021, at Liberty Village, Maryville, Illinois.

Gene was born September 25, 1925, to Burl and Minnie (Parmley) Jackson in Collinsville, Illinois.

He worked as a switchman on the railroad for many years before retiring.  He was big golfer and loved to restore old...

Nov 9, 2021

Marsha Markle, 67, of Collinsville, Illinois, passed away on November 9, 2021, at Collinsville Rehab.

She was born December 22, 1953, in East St. Louis, Illinois, to George and Ruby Lucille (Saul) Riley.  She and Brian Markle were married on June 18, 1982.

Marsha loved to watch television and spend time with her grandkids.  She...

Nov 7, 2021

Mary Isabel Ninness, 97, of Maryland Heights, Missouri, passed away on November 7, 2021, at her home.

Mary was born April 30, 1924, to Wesley and Louella (Brown) Carrell in Maunie, Illinois. She married Chauncey Louis Ninness Jr. on November 6, 1948.

She was a charter member of Sterling Baptist Church in Fairview Heights, Illinois. ...

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...