Dec 26, 2025

Sandra Kathleen Mentola (Reid) April 3, 1953 - December 26, 2025

Sandy died peacefully at her home in Caseyville after a long, lengthy battle with ALS. She was surrounded by her devoted sons.

Born Sandra Kathleen Reid, she grew up in State Park, where she attended and...

Dec 24, 2025

Betty Mae Mueggenburg (nee Hensley), born January 13, 1933, in Neelyville, Missouri, passed away peacefully on December 24, 2025, in Maryville, Illinois. She was 92 years old.

Betty was the beloved wife of the late John R. Mueggenburg Sr., and together they built a life centered around family and love.  She was the devoted mother of nine...

Dec 13, 2025

Regina "Samie" Madge Dunn Welch, 88, of Edwardsville, IL, passed away on December 13, 2025 with her loving family by her side. Samie was born on March 2, 1937, in Mount Sterling, IL, the daughter of James and Mary (Woods) Dunn.

Samie was a graduate of Sacred Heart Academy in Springfield, IL, in 1955. She married William...

Dec 5, 2025

It is with deep love and sorrow that we announce the passing of Martha Parker, who left this world on December 5, 2025, at the age of 84. She was a devoted wife, mother, and homemaker. She poured her heart into her family and home, creating a place of warmth and love. Her creative spirit was reflected in her...

Dec 2, 2025

Estella St. Aubin, 81, of Collinsville, IL, entered into rest on December 2nd, 2025, in Godfrey, IL.

Estella was born on January 31, 1944, in St. Louis, MO, to parents William Thelbert White and Inez White nee James, who precede her in death.  She married George J. Knecht on June 8th, 1963. They remained married until 1981....

Dec 2, 2025

It is with deep love and sadness that the family of Louise (Lou) Gillespie announce her passing. Lou departed this life peacefully, surrounded by loved ones, leaving behind a legacy of warmth, kindness, and strength that will live on in all who knew her.

Lou was a devoted mother to her beloved daughter, Lynn and husband Terry...

Nov 28, 2025

Thomas "Tom" Jay Mauretta, 80, passed away November 28, 2025 in Greenville, North Carolina.  He was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on November 2, 1945.  Tom was preceded in death by his parents Nona Hughes Mauretta and Peter Mauretta and his brother Jeff.

There will be a visitation at Herr Funeral Home, 501 W. Main St, Collinsville, Illinois...

Nov 26, 2025

Jacob Lee Waligorski, 47, passed away peacefully, leaving behind his beloved 13 year-old daughter, Kylee Waligorski; his sister, Lindsay Waligorski-Reaka (Jason Reaka); his niece, Adeline Franklin; and his parents, Amelia and Gary Waligorski. He was funny, quick-witted, and known for his perfectly timed sarcastic remarks. He worked for Hyatt, where his humor and intelligence made a lasting impact. Jacob...

Nov 23, 2025

Laura E. Marks, 98, of Caseyville, IL, passed away on Sunday, November 23, 2025.

Laura was born on February 2, 1927, in Wolf Lake, IL, to parents John Burris and Fannie Burris, nee Casey. She married James L. Marks on January 15, 1955, in Cobden, IL. They remained together until his passing on February 2, 2005.

Nov 21, 2025

Mary J. Clare Zimmer (nee Potter), 88, a resident of Liberty Village of Maryville, Ill., passed away peacefully in the early hours of Friday morning, November 21, 2025.  She was born on November 18, 1937, in Highland, Ill., the fifth and youngest child of parents Fred "Pop" and Bertha (nee Goings) Potter and grew up in Wilson Heights, a...