Dec 28, 2019

Raymond W. Grolle, 93, of Caseyville, IL, born July 13, 1926, in Summerfield, IL to the late Henry and Stella (nee Pearson) Grolle passed away Saturday, December 28, 2019, in Belleville, IL.

Raymond married the love of his life, the late Doris (nee Surber) Grolle in 1945. He served in the Army during World War II, earning...

Dec 25, 2019

Patsy Ann Mordis, 65, of Collinsville, born March 22, 1954, to the late Roy Edward and Mildred Ruth (nee Malcolm) Lawson passed away Wednesday, December 25, 2019, surrounded by family at her home.

Patsy is survived by her children, Angela Mordis-Leonard; Pamela (Dwayne) Mordis-Estes; Michael (Karen) Mordis; grandchildren, Josie Reid (Keenan); Joshua Reid (Lindsey); Jacob (Desiray) Mordis;...

Dec 23, 2019

Leslie I. Farmer Jr., 90, of Collinsville, born September 25, 1929, to the late Leslie and Rachel (nee Hayes) Farmer Sr., in Bolliver, MO, passed away Monday, December 23, 2019, in Collinsville, IL.

After high school, Leslie joined the Army Air Corps and United States Air Force where he served in the Korean and Vietnam Wars. He...

Dec 20, 2019

Marjorie Faye Mitchel (Beckman) passed away peacefully on Friday, December 20, 2019 in Belleville, IL at the age of 83. She was born on August 20, 1936 in East St. Louis, IL.

Marjorie lived a fulfilling life as a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. She was an active member of her church and community.

She...

Dec 19, 2019

Debbie Lee Blackburn, 55, of Belleville, Illinois, passed away on Thursday, December 19, 2019, surrounded by her loving family.

Debbie was born August 28, 1964 in Centerville, Illinois to John Schmiz and Marilyn (Willard) Schmiz. She married Jim Blackburn on August 25, 1984.

Together, they had two daughters who survive, Jessica Nicole Johnston of Fairview...

Dec 18, 2019

James Albert Butterfield , 53, of Herndon, VA, passed away on December 18, 2019 at home while with his family.  James contracted cancer earlier in 2019 and valiantly fought it until the end.

Born on September 20, 1966 in Belleville, IL he was the son of Robert V. and the late Loris (nee Steward) Butterfield,...

Dec 17, 2019

James Ronald Williams, 75, of Mitchell, IL, born March 5, 1944, in Antioch, CA to the late James H. and Rose T. Williams, passed away Tuesday, December 17, 2019.

James served in the United States Army before starting his career as a mechanic for Madison County.

In addition to his parents, James is preceded in...

Dec 16, 2019

Jeannette A. (Brave) Cates passed away December 16, 2019 at her home.

She was preceded in death by her husband James B Cates II and her parents Fred C. Brave & Blanche I. (Cowell) Brave.

She is survived by a brother Charles F. Brave of California, and four children Theresa M. (Tony) Huggins of Collinsville,...

Dec 16, 2019

Shirley Dean Murphy, born October 21, 1926 in Granite City, to the late Carl and Audley (nee Cooley) Behen, passed away Monday, December 16, 2019.

Shirley worked in for service for 20 years and worked another 20 years as a seamstress. She was a member of the Freedom Worship Center and the Quilting Club. Her favorite pastime...

Dec 12, 2019

James Hermann Tague, 65, of Granite City, born December 29, 1953, in Stuttgart, Germany to the late Jerome Tague and Leni Evans (nee Kiem), passed away Thursday, December 12, 2019, at Barnes Jewish Hospital.

Jim retired from Kirchner Block & Brick in Bridgeton, MO after 30 years of dedicated service. He was so proud of the work...