Jan 17, 2020

Billy Ray Smith, 40, of Troy, IL, born November 13, 1979 in Greenville, IL to Joyce (nee Stateler) and the late Larry Smith, passed away Friday, January 17, 2020 in St. Louis, MO.

Billy worked in construction and specialized in painting but what he enjoyed most was spending time with his family.

In addition to...

Jan 17, 2020

Sandra Faye Klopfer, 70, of Edwardsville, IL, born August 15, 1949 in Scottsburg, IN, to the late Robert F. and Helen B. (nee McDaniel) Bowling, passed away Friday, January 17, 2020, in St. Louis, MO.

She cherished every moment spent with family and friends.  She was an avid Indiana college basketball fan, loved watching the Cardinals, and...

Jan 15, 2020

Ronnie H. Langford Jr., 58, of Naples, FL, born April 13, 1961, in Twentynine Palms, CA to the Ron H. and the late Janet L. Langford passed away Wednesday, January 15, 2020, in San Rafael Abajo, Costa Rica.

Ronnie was a proud United States Marine Corps veteran and the President and CEO of Client Services Inc. in...

Jan 14, 2020

Alma Lorene Montgomery, 84, of Collinsville, IL, born January 3, 1936, in Coulterville, IL to the late Charles Benjamin and Ida Isabel (nee Miller) Brown, passed away Tuesday, January 14, 2020, in Belleville, IL.

In addition to her parents, Alma is preceded in death by her loving husband, Arlis Montgomery; son, Eugene Montgomery; brothers, Lloyd Brown; Robert...

Jan 7, 2020

Delmar "Bird" Birddette Dressel, 85, of Collinsville, IL, born October 10, 1934, in Lebanon, IL, to the late Herman and Vonna (nee Weaver) Dressel, passed away Tuesday, January 7, 2020, in Belleville, IL.

In addition to his parents, Delmar is preceded in death by his wife, Jeanette (nee Edwards) Dressel; sister, Gloria Bachman; dear friend, Klaus Wider;...

Jan 6, 2020

Byron Lee Walter, 69, entered into Glory on Monday morning, January 6, 2020.

Byron, a native of Edwardsville, was born on October 29, 1950. He was a graduate of Edwardsville HS (1968), SIUE (1975, music education) and National Louis University (1992, educational administration). He taught music in Ridgway, IL and in the East Aurora (IL) School District...

Jan 4, 2020

Spencer John Hager Sr., 81, of Highland, IL, born to the late Spencer and Anne (nee Pado) Hager, passed away Saturday, January 4, 2020 at St. Joseph's Hospital.

Spencer was extremely devoted to his friends and family. He loved without judgement and always selflessly served those in need. He was a hard worker all of his life,...

Jan 4, 2020

Dorene Ann Torrez, 81, of Collinsville, passed away on January 4, 2020, surrounded by her family at Anderson Hospital in Maryville, IL.

Her remembrance will be held at Herr Funeral Home in Collinsville, on Saturday, January 11th. at 11:00 am, with the funeral following at 1:00 pm.  Reverend Michael Walther of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church will officiate....

Jan 3, 2020

Patty Jean Fulton, born April 5, 1934, in East St. Louis, IL, to the late Phyllip and Gladys (nee Beers) Pyle passed away Friday, January 3, 2020, in Granite City, IL.

In addition to her parents, Patty is preceded in death by her husband, Martin J. Fulton Jr.; son, Martin J. Fulton III; grandson, Martin J. Fulton...

Jan 3, 2020

Arlene Susan Lecce (née Korinek), 94, of Collinsville IL passed away on January 3, 2020. She was born on June 28, 1925 and was a life-long resident of Collinsville and graduate of Collinsville High School.

Arlene worked for over 50 years at the Madison County Courthouse, the majority of that time in the Regional Superintendent of Schools...