Jan 15, 2021

Betty J. Frakes, 91, of Collinsville, IL, born July 26, 1929 in Kinmundy, IL, passed away on Friday, January 15, 2021 at The Colonnades Heritage in O'Fallon, IL.

Mrs. Frakes retired from Collinsville School District Unit 10 as a Kindergarten teacher, teaching at Doris Elementary School for over 20 years. She graduated from SIUE with a masters...

Jan 15, 2021

Shaak, Allen Robert (Bob) 87, welcomed into the arms of Jesus on January 15, 2021.

Husband of beloved Joan Shaak, father of Dale (Nancy), Curt (Stephanie), Todd (Christina), Doug (Lori); Grandfather of beloved Nicole Shaak, Sara and Haley Shaak.

Bob proudly served his country in the U.S. Army during the Korean and Vietnam War; he...

Jan 12, 2021

Jean A. Baker of Collinsville, IL passed away in her home on January 12, 2021. Jean was born 12-23-1925 in St. Louis, MO.

Jean retired from Sears where she worked in sales and in the credit department. She was a member of 1 st Assembly of God "Revive" Church in Collinsville, IL.

She is survived...

Jan 12, 2021

Brenda Kay Cowgill, 63 years old, was born on October, 3, 1957, in (fill in place of birth), and passed away on Tuesday, January 12, 2021, in O'Fallon, IL.

Brenda was an active member of the Caseyville Fireman's Auxiliary, she was very fond of camping with her family, and loved going to the beach and planning and...

Jan 10, 2021

Janet Gay Thomas, nee Hoffstetter, of Edwardsville, IL passed away January 10, 2021 at the age of 69.  She was a member of the 1969 graduating class of Lutheran High School North in St. Louis, MO.  Janet retired in 1998 and enjoyed spending all of her time with friends, family and especially her four grandchildren.

Janet is...

Jan 10, 2021

Lawrence Scott "Scottie" Beard passed away peacefully on January 10, 2021, at the age of 54.

He was born on April 3, 1966, at St. Mary's Hospital in East St. Louis.

Scott shared many passions throughout his lifetime, family, friends, and for the love of all St. Louis sports! He loved the Cardinals, but boy...

Jan 8, 2021

Ruby J. Williams of Granite City, IL passed away on January 8, 2021 in Edwardsville, IL. Ruby was born January 27, 1930 in Walnut Ridge, AR.

Ruby retired from DCFS (Department of Children and Family Services) after many years of service, she was also a faithful member of Grace Baptist Church, Granite City, IL.

Ruby...

Jan 7, 2021

Celia T. Dixon, 81 years old, was born on September 25, 1939, in Colima, Mexico, and passed away on Thursday, January 7, 2021, in O'Fallon, IL. She was preceded in death by her husband, Danny Dixon, and her parents, Augustine and Paula Trujillo. Celia is survived by two children, Anna (Elton Stevenson) Allen, and Daniel (Dawn Martin) Dixon, one...

Jan 7, 2021

Richard (Dick) F. Collins, 80, of State Park Place, IL, departed from this life on Thursday, January 7, 2021.

Born June 20, 1940, in Man, West Virginia; Dick was a horse owner and trainer at Fairmount Park for 24 years and at other race tracks.

Dick, the son of the late Harry and Lydia (Simpkins)...

Jan 7, 2021

Dolores Evelyn Wesemann, 93, of Collinsville, IL, born September 25, 1927, passed away, on Thursday, January 7, 2021, at the Mercy Rehab & Care Center, in Swansea, IL.

She was the daughter of the late James and Lillian, nee Ogle, Lansing.  Also preceding her in death, was her husband of 72 years, Richard J. Wesemann, who passed...