Jan 1, 2021

Joshua Bert Holmgren, 38 years old, was born on January 28, 1982, and passed away on Friday, January 1, 2021, in St. Louis, MO.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Teresa Holmgren (nee Kelly), and his step-father, Ron Wood.

Josh is survived by his loving husband, Seth Sherl, his father, Tim Holmgren, his...

Dec 31, 2020

Patricia Jane Hickman, 85, died on December 31st, 2020 of congestive heart failure at Oliver Anderson Hospital in Maryville, Illinois. She was preceded in death by her husband, Edward Thomas Hickman, who died December 28, 2010 at their home in Collinsville, Illinois.

Patricia enjoyed playing pinochle and board games with her family. She loved an involved jigsaw...

Dec 30, 2020

Blanche Olivia Macha, 89 years old, was born on August 1, 1931, in Belleville, IL, and passed away on December 30, 2020, in Glen Carbon, IL.

Blanche was a lover of baseball, hockey, and volunteering at Cahokia Mounds.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Vincent and Julia Macha (nee Panz), and her sisters,...

Dec 27, 2020

Janet B. Harris, 87, of Granite City, IL,  passed away on December 27, 2020, in St. Louis, MO.

Janet was born May 10, 1933, in Granite City, IL. She retired from Granite City Steel after 27 years of service. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Frances "Frank" Harris, her parents, Fred and Mildred Hiller,...

Dec 27, 2020

Charles Edward Corzine, age 77, was born on August 17, 1943 in Vienna, IL, passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, December 27, 2020, in Caseyville, IL.

Charles is preceded in death by his parents Ernest and Ruby (Woodworth) Corzine; his sisters Evelyn Belcher and Ruby Hatton; brother Robert Corzine.

Charles is survived by...

Dec 24, 2020

Joan Ruth Ludwig, 84 years old, was born on August 13, 1936, in Chicago, IL, and passed away on Thursday, December 24, 2020, in Wentzville, MO.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Allen Ludwig, her parents, John and Elizabeth Latin, and her daughter, Susan (Randy) Elam.

Joan is survived by her daughters, Debbie...

Dec 23, 2020

Merrell Modene Wilson, age 77, was born on January 22, 1943, and passed away on Wednesday, December 23, 2020, in Alton, IL.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Ronald Louis Wilson, her parents, James and Margaret Gentry (nee Gregary), and her grandson, Corey Wilson.

Merrell is survived by her children, Daniel Wilson, Kathleen...

Dec 22, 2020

Surrounded by his family, Richard Raymond Thompson passed from this life into his new heavenly home on Monday, December 22, 2020.

Richard (Dick) was born on March 4, 1941 in Jerseyville to Ray and Ruby (Starkey) Thompson, who lived in Alton. Dick graduated from Alton High School in 1959.  He attended Central Bible College, and then transferred...

Dec 22, 2020

Ray Lewis Laughlin, 81 years old, was born on May 27, 1939, in East St. Louis, IL, and passed away on Tuesday, December 22, 2020, in Edwardsville, IL.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Joann Blankenship, and his parents, Lewis and Martha Laughlin (nee Sprinot).

Ray is survived by his children, Dave (Terry)...

Dec 16, 2020

Dennis Lee Rhodebeck, 65 years old, was born on May 11, 1955, in Fairfield, Iowa, and passed away on Wednesday, December 16, 2020, in Granite City, IL.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Delmer and Thelma (nee Schafer) Rhodebeck.

Dennis is survived by his children, Chad Rhodebeck, Shawn Rhodebeck, and Kimberly Rhodebeck, his...