Sep 10, 2021

Linda L. Blume-Culver (nee: Pratt) age 78 of Marville, IL. entered into rest on September 10th, 2021 at Elmwood Nursing Home. Born in Troy, IL. on July 25th, 1943 to Earl and Opheila Pratt (nee: Christian). Linda retired as head cook at Southern Illinois University of Edwardsville. She enjoyed collecting antiques, volunteering at John Cochran Hospital in St. Louis,...

Sep 7, 2021

Dennis Edward Phegley, 67, of Collinsville, Illinois, passed away at his home on September 7, 2021.

Dennis was born November 9, 1953,  to Dennis D. and Shirley (Newcombe) Phegley in East St. Louis, Illinois.  He served in the United States Air Force from 1971 until 1975.

During his career he worked as a machinist for...

Sep 5, 2021

Linda Kathryn Fleming, 73, of Worden, Illinois, passed away on September 5, 2021, at St. Joseph's Hospital, Highland, Illinois.

Linda was born August 23, 1948, in Granite City, Illinois, to Logan and Geraldine (Ferguson) Bilyeu.

Linda was a devoted mother and grandmother spending most of her time with family spoiling her one and only grandson.....

Aug 30, 2021

Herbert James Esterlein was born July 17, 1931, in Collinsville, Illinois to Marguerite (Peck) Esterlein and Herbert Herman Esterlein.  He died at home, on August 30, 2021, in Collinsville, Illinois.

Herb or "Bud", as many called him in his youth, grew up on S. Aurora Street.  He attended Holy Cross Lutheran Church and School.  He joined the...

Aug 29, 2021

Jane Sheets, 81, of Collinsville, Illinois, passed away on August 29, 2021, at her home. She was born February 15, 1940, to Burl and Minnie (Parmley) Jackson in East St. Louis, Illinois. Jane was very kind and dedicated to spreading that kindness to others, especially her family and her pets, whom she cared for deeply. She was passionate about...

Aug 28, 2021

Allen L. "Pop" Trowbridge Sr., 78, of Collinsville, Illinois, passed away on August 28, 2021 at his home.

Allen was born December 12, 1942, to Merle and Jaunita Trowbridge.  He married Sylvia Magnetti on May 19, 1962, and have shared 59 year together.

Allen served in the United States Air Force from 1959-1963.

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Aug 26, 2021

Carol Sue "Susie" Buffo, 74, of Collinsville, Illinois, passed away on August 26, 2021, at Barnes-Jewish Hospital, St. Louis, Missouri.

She was born in East St. Louis, Illinois, on June 14, 1947, to Luther Earl Barnett and Gladys Irene (Fernandez) Fleming.

She was preceded in death by her parents; grandson, Nathan Baker; sisters: JoAnn Fleming...

Aug 25, 2021

Christopher L. Budde Livingston - Christopher L. Budde 60 Died August 25th 2021 at his home with family at his side after a courageous battle with cancer. Chris was born in Hartford Illinois the 7th child to Cletus W. and Katherine E.(Meyer) Budde. On Dec.3rd 1999 He married Lisa Heinlein. From this bond he was blessed with sons Ethan...

Aug 23, 2021

Ionette "Sis" Elvera Kerrone, 90, of Collinsville, Illinois, passed away on August 23, 2021, at Liberty Village of Maryville.

Ionette was born November 20, 1930, to Julius and Ionette (Lessman) Goedecke in Jennings, Missouri.  She worked in the banking industry before beginning her 35 year career as an Executive Secretary for Monsanto.

After her retirement,...

Aug 19, 2021

Charles "Chuck" Noel Mysliwiec, 64, of Collinsville, Illinois, passed away on August 19, 2021, at Anderson Hospital, Maryville, Illinois.

Chuck was born December 26, 1956, to Theodore and Leona Mary (Schultz) Mysliwiec in Chicago, Illinois.

Chuck was known as a master joker; he liked to make himself, as well as others, laugh. He was an...