Aug 2, 2021

Zoe Philip Vandaveer, 98, of Spring, Texas, formerly of Collinsville, IL, passed away August 2, 2021.

He served in WWII in the Army Air Force from 1942 until 1946. He moved to Texas to be near his children and grandchildren. He retired from Jones and Granger Law Firm in Houston, Texas in 2002. He followed all University...

Jul 30, 2021

Lori Lee Mincke, 62, of Collinsville, Illinois, passed away on Friday, July, 30, 2021, at her home.

Lori was born to Jennis  A. "Tots"  and Charlet K. (Heitmeyer) Mincke on January 3, 1959, in East St. Louis, Illinois.

She had a love for animals, especially her cat. She was a music lover, and enjoyed feeding...

Jul 27, 2021

Michael Charles Goetter, 68, of Collinsville, Illinois, passed away on July 27, 2021, at home with his family by his side.

Mike was born on October 23, 1952, in East St. Louis, Illinois, to Delmar and Jacqueline (Vandergriff) Goetter.  He worked for Cerro Flow Products in Sauget, Illinois, as a forklift and crane operator for 47 years....

Jul 26, 2021

Katherine Whittington, 90, of Collinsville, Illinois, passed away on July 26, 2021, at her home at Villas of Holly Brook.

Katherine was born February 12, 1931, in Bowling Green, Kentucky, to Clarence and Emily (Poteet) Sermon.

She lived her life for the Lord and loved her church and her church community that she was a...

Jul 24, 2021

James William Mumper, 91 from Largo FL died 7/24/2021 peacefully surround by his children at Largo Medical Center, Largo FL.  Jim was born in Collinsville, IL on 8/31/1929 to James and Helen nee Lechowicz.

Jim began his career with the Collinsville Herald as a paperboy.  In 1947, he became a full time employee with different jobs throughout...

Jul 21, 2021

Virginia Lee Kitchen, 92, of Madison, Illinois, passed away on July 21, 2021, at Granite City Nursing and Rehab Center.

Virginia was born March 30, 1929, in Granite City, Illinois, to Stanley and Ermadean (Brown) Warrick.

She was preceded in death by her mother, Ermadean; husband, Willis Kitchen Sr.; brother, Donald Deloney.

Survivors...

Jul 16, 2021

Rudolph "Rudy" Kantola,  95, of  Maryville, Illinois, passed away on July 16, 2021, at Anderson Hospital.

He was born on March 29, 1926, in Ravenna, Michigan to Sylvester and Hilma Kantola. He married Arzella "Arkie" Matilda on August 14, 1954.

Rudy was active with Our Lord's Lutheran Church of Maryville, Illinois. He retired from State...

Jul 14, 2021

Delores V. Herzberg, 72, of Collinsville, Illinois, passed away on July 14, 2021, at Highland Health Care.

Delores was born April 26, 1949, to George and Virginia (Graham) Cook in Blackwell, Missouri. She began her 22 year career with Wal-Mart in 1987 and retired in 2009.  She married Kevin Herzberg on June 25, 1994, and spent over...

Jul 9, 2021

William "Uncle Bill" Reynolds, 79, of Collinsville, Illinois, passed away at his home on July 9, 2021. Bill was born in St. Louis, Missouri, to Roy and Edna (Grieves) Reynolds on October 13, 1941. He served in the United States Navy from 1960 until 1964. Bill married Donna Sue Leicht in 1964 and spent 58 years together. He was...

Jul 4, 2021

Marie Ilene Trowbridge, 74, of Fairmont City, Illinois, passed away on July 4, 2021, at her home.

Marie was born January 29, 1947, to  John and Kathleen Russell in East St. Louis, Illinois.

During her career, she worked for Townhouse Furniture in the office and she also previously worked for Kruta's Bakery.  She enjoyed working...