Franklin "Frank" Edward Albertina Jr.

Jan 17, 2026

Franklin (Frank) Edward Albertina Jr., 70, of Collinsville, Illinois, born December 31, 1955, died on Saturday, January 17, 2026, at his home in Collinsville. Frank was a graduate of Collinsville High School, Class of 1974.  He was retired at the time of his death; however, his most recent employment was with Domino's Pizza in Collinsville as a part-time delivery...

Karen Jean Patty-Graham

Jan 15, 2026

Karen Jean Patty-Graham (nee Shisler) entered rest on January 15, 2026.

She was born October 10, 1947, in East Chicago, Indiana to parents Bruce Richard and Jeannette May (Ruehling) Shisler. Karen is the oldest of five children and grew up in Calumet City, Illinois.  Karen knew by the time she was in first grade that she wanted...

Donna Diane Campbell

Jan 14, 2026

Donna Diane Campbell was born on October 13th, 1951, in St. Louis, Missouri, to parents Birdell Mouser and Luveda Mouser, nee Eaker. She passed away peacefully during the early morning hours of Wednesday, January 14th, 2026, at the age of 74. She will be missed beyond measure by those she held dear. Donna had many passions in life, some...

Karen Marie Gale

Jan 14, 2026

Karen Marie (Norris) Gale passed away surrounded by love and compassionate care following a courageous battle with cancer on Wednesday, January 14, 2026. She was born on June 22, 1960, and lived 65 short—but deeply love-filled—years this side of Heaven. Karen was often described as kind and gentle, with a natural ability to connect with people—despite her frequent insistence...

Buddy Gale Boatman

Jan 14, 2026

Buddy Gale Boatman, 88, of The Villages, FL., formerly of Granite City, IL born January 7, 1938, in Terre Haute, IN passed away peacefully on January 14, 2026.

Buddy worked for Granite City Steel for over thirty years and retired to The Villages, FL in 2000.  Buddy proudly served in the Air Force for four years.

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William "Bill" H. Dirden

Jan 13, 2026

William "Bill" Dirden, 87, passed away on January 13, 2026, at St. Elizabeth's Hospital in O'Fallon, Illinois.

Bill was born on October 2, 1938 in East St. Louis. He proudly served his country and his community as a member of the United States Air Force, The US Marshall Service, and as a police officer with the Collinsville...

Joyce Elaine Nyerges

Jan 13, 2026

Joyce Elaine Nyerges, 82, of Austin, Texas, died Jan. 13, 2026, in Lebanon, Tennessee. She was born Dec. 19, 1943, in Cleveland, Ohio, to George N. and Ada Kinghorn.

Joyce is survived by her sons, Scott Nyerges of Austin, TX, and Ryan Nyerges of Seattle, WA; her daughter‑in‑law, Tracy; her only grandson, Trevor Richard Nyerges; and her...

Dale Edward Williams

Jan 8, 2026

Dale "Hulio" Williams passed away on January 8, 2026.

Dale was a man of many adventures. He found freedom on the open road, especially astride his Harley-Davidson, where the stretch of highway and the promise of somewhere new brought him joy. He had a true passion for traveling and was always eager to explore new places, never...

Roger Edward Nance

Jan 3, 2026

Roger Edward Nance, 75, of Edwardsville, IL, passed away at his residence on January 3rd, 2026.

Roger was born in St. Louis City on May 22nd, 1950, to parents Leonard Wayne Nance and Betty "Marie" (Nee McClain) Nance. He married the love of his life, Victoria, in 1972. They celebrated 53 years of marriage together this past...

Scott Allan Gold

Dec 29, 2025

Scott A. Gold was born on November 19th, 1973, in St. Louis, MO. The Lord called him home on December 29th, 2025.

He lived a life that had both light and struggle, and he faced each in his own way. Despite life's challenges, he was a son, a father, a big brother and a friend. He loved...