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...

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...

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...

Apr 21, 2021

Mark Anthony Kennedy, 63, of Collinsville, Illinois, passed away on April 21, 2021, at Anderson Hospital, Maryville, Illinois.

Mark was born June 13, 1957, in East St. Louis, Illinois, to James and Madonna (Tojo) Kennedy.

Mark was a life long resident of Collinsville, Illinois. He graduated from Hannibal-LaGrange University in Hannibal, Missouri. He worked at...

Apr 17, 2021

Martha "Marti" Mary Cochran, 68, formerly of Troy, Illinois, passed away at her home in Lees Summit, Missouri, on April 17, 2021. Marti was born August 12, 1952, to Harold Stewart Jr. and Doris (Crummer) Stewart in Belleville, Illinois. She is survived by her daughter, Kelli Cochran of Palm Springs, Florida; son, Kevin Cochran of Edwardsville, Illinois; grandchildren: Nicholas...

Apr 16, 2021

Vera A. Thompson, 105, of Collinsville, Illinois, passed away with her family by her side on Friday, April 16, 2021. Vera was born February 5, 1916, to Patsey and Eleanora (Schuck) Comer at their home in Collinsville, Illinois. In her younger days, Vera worked for Newberry's Dime Store as a clerk. She was an avid reader, always had a...

Apr 12, 2021

The family of Emilee Paige Heacock is saddened to announce her passing on April 12, 2021 at the age of 30.  Emilee was a beloved mother, daughter, sister, granddaughter, niece, cousin and friend.  Born in Saint Louis, Missouri on March 2, 1991 to Richard and Ellen (Polka) Heacock, Emilee grew up in Caseyville, Illinois where she attended Hollywood Heights...

Apr 12, 2021

Orville Anton Fredricks, 85, of Collinsville, Illinois, passed away on Monday, April 12, 2021, at Anderson Hospital, Maryville, Illinois.

Orville was born July 21, 1935, in Carnarvon, Iowa, to Anton and Bena (Flink) Frerichs.

He was a Life Member of the Caseyville VFW Post #1117 and The Collinsville American Legion Post #365.  Orville enjoyed camping,...

Apr 5, 2021

Joyce A. Erno was called home to her Heavenly Father on Monday, April 5, 2021 in Maryville, IL.

Joyce was born October 4, 1942 in Belleville, IL to Leonard and Ethel (Agne) Matychowiak.

She was preceded in death by her husband Gerald D. Erno, and her parents.

She is survived by her daughter...

Apr 3, 2021

On, Saturday, April 3, 2021 Virginia Engle (nee) Stratton, loving mother and grandmother passed away at the age of 91.

Ginny May married Clarence Engle on February 18 th , 1945 and was the mother of six children. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Belleville.

Ginny May loved her home and...