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...

Oct 17, 2021

Maureen Ann Wylie, nee Driscoll, 70, of Maryville, IL, born August 1, 1951, in East St.

Louis, IL, died peacefully in her sleep Sunday, October 17, 2021.

Maureen lost her father at the age of 11 and was forced to grow up much too

quickly....

Oct 17, 2021

Audrey L. Carich nee Elkins, 69, of Collinsville, passed away on Sunday October 17, 2021 at Memorial Hospital Shiloh with family by her side. Audrey loved spending time with her grandchildren. She enjoyed shopping, collecting Precious Moments and ornaments. She also had a love for music which she attended many concerts with her cousin Heidi. She was preceded in...

Oct 15, 2021

Nicholas "Nick" Lee Ditzler, 38, of Caseyville, Illinois, passed away on October 15, 2021.

Nick was born to John "Nick" and Alicia (McNeill) Ditzler on September 3, 1983, in Maryville, Illinois.

He was a member of the Laborers' Union Local 44 in Collinsville, Illinois. He worked for many years at RM Sewer Service.  Nick was...

Oct 8, 2021

Michael C. Baker Jr., 52, of Mexico, Missouri, passed away on October 8, 2021, at Barnes Jewish Hospital, St. Louis, Missouri.

Michael was born May 16, 1969, to Michael C. Baker Sr. and Junie M. (McClanahand) Baker in Granite City, Illinois.  He worked as a roofer for many years at RT Hodges in Mexico, Missouri.

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Oct 7, 2021

Nanette Marie Walls, 59, of Granite City, IL, passed away the morning of Thursday, October 7, 2021, surrounded by her children and husband.

Nanette was born on April 11, 1962, to Billy Wayne Ford and Florence Frances Ford in St. Louis, which immediately brought joy and laughter into the world.

In 1985, she met John...

Oct 6, 2021

Johnie Roy Qualls, 45, of Collinsville, Illinois, passed away on October 6, 2021, at his home after a lengthy fight of cancer.

Johnie was born March 16, 1976, to David and Marsha (Riley) Qualls in Belleville, Illinois.

He was an artist, a painter, enjoyed building cars, and drag races.  He was his brothers "partner in...

Oct 5, 2021

Ronald Votava, 66, of Collinsville, Illinois, born on July 27, 1955, passed away on October 5, 2021, at his residence from a long battle of cancer.

Ron was retired from Teamster Local #50. He loved riding his motorcycle and going to his property in Mark Twain forest.

Surviving are his wife of 47 years, Cheryl...