Harlana J. Clay

May 3, 2021

Harlana J. Clay, 65, of Caseyville, Illinois, passed away on May 3, 2021.

Harlana was born October 12, 1955, in East St. Louis, Illinois to James and Dean Barnes. She and Glenn Clay were married on July 6, 1980 in San Diego, California.

She was a die-hard St. Louis Cardinals fan and loved to fish....

Jimmie A. Staggs

May 1, 2021

Jimmie A. Staggs, 71, of Memphis, Tennessee, formerly of Collinsville, Illinois, passed away on May 1, 2021, at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri.

Jimmie was born July 2, 1949, in East St. Louis, Illinois, to Elmer and Helen (Harmon) Staggs.  He served his Country in the US Marine Corps during the Vietnam War, has held...

William F. Graebe Jr.

May 1, 2021

William Fredrick Graebe, Jr. (Collinsville), President of G&M Industries, Inc., passed away Sat., May 1, at Cedarhurst of Edwardsville with his family at his side.

Born 11/7/39 in East St. Louis (IL), he was the son of the late William F. Graebe and Pat McBride Graebe formerly of Belleville and was preceded in...

Joyce L. Miller

Apr 29, 2021

Joyce L. Miller, 89, of Granite City, Illinois, passed away on April 29, 2021, at her home with her family by her side. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lowell 'Scud' Miller; brothers: John Kibbons, Charles Kibbons Survivors include her brother William McMurtrey; children: Diana (Zeke) Rhodes, Robert (Colleen) Miller, C. Miller, and Alice (Scott) McDonald; grandchildren:...

Judy Kathleen Chambless

Apr 28, 2021

Judy Kathleen Chambless, 56, of Troy, Illinois, passed away on Wednesday, April 28, 2021.

Judy was born December 11, 1964, in St. Louis, Missouri, to John Glennon and Peggy Louise (Loughary) Bogaski.  She married Gary Chambless on July 12, 1985.  Judy worked for Century 21 as a Real Estate Agent. She loved to go fishing, even if...

Luther Leroy Holst

Apr 27, 2021

Luther Leroy Holst, 82, of Glen Carbon, Illinois, passed away on April 27, 2021, at Care

Center at Center Grove, Glen Carbon, Illinois.

Luther was born December 31, 1938, in Collinsville, Illinois, to John F. William and Ellen Elizabeth (Holtman) Holst.

He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Collinsville. His...

Dr. George Standleigh Holtzscher

Apr 27, 2021

Dr. George S. Holtzscher

2/11/1935-4/27/2021

George Holtzscher, of Glen Carbon,  passed peacefully from this earth to join his Heavenly Father on April 27, surrounded by loved ones.

He was a 1954 graduate of Granite City High School where he was a member of the band for 4 years as well as drum major...

Helen E. Preckshot

Apr 26, 2021

Helen E. Preckshot, 101, formerly of Collinsville, Illinois, passed away on April 26, 2021 at Four Fountains, Belleville, Illinois.

Helen was born March, 24, 1920, in Collinsville, Illinois, to Alonzo Joseph and Stella (Skaggs) Giger.  During her working time, she worked for Martha Manning Dress Factory.

She was a member of Holy Cross Lutheran Church...

Charles Dean Geiler

Apr 25, 2021

Charles Dean Geiler, 74, of Pocahontas, Illinois, transitioned to heaven on Sunday, April 25, 2021, at St. Elizabeth Hospital, O'Fallon, Illinois. Dean was born November 14, 1946, in East St. Louis, Illinois, to Charles Frederick and Billie Adelle (Brown) Geiler. He served his country in the United States Navy. In 1973, he and Ruby Joyce Mayhall were married June...

Gary Wayne Rogers

Apr 22, 2021

Gary Wayne Rogers, 76, of Collinsville, Illinois, passed away on April 22, 2021 at his home. Gary was born May 2, 1944, to Lawrence and Mildred (Johnson) Rogers. He was the owner/operator of several baseball card shops for many years. Gary served in the United States Navy and was very proud of his service. He loved baseball and the...