Obituaries

Feb 10, 2021

Gwen Collins, age 74, of Albion, IL passed from this life to the next on February 10, 2021 in Fairfield, IL. In keeping with her specific instructions, cremation has taken place and there are no formal services planned. Gwen was born on May 24, 1946 in Mt. Vernon, IL to Margaret (Triggs) and Les Winzenburger. She graduated from Edwards...

Feb 10, 2021

George Allen “Junior” Hicks, 71, of Greenville, Illinois, passed away on Wednesday, February 10, 2021 at his home surrounded by his loved ones.

He was born June 28, 1949 in Greenway, Arkansas the son of George Henry Hicks and Glendora Steen Hicks.

George spent his life working as an auto service technician and retired from...

Feb 9, 2021

Cathy S. Copeland, 59, of Caseyville, IL, passed away Tuesday, February 9, 2021, at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, MO.

She was born on July 11, 1961, to Johnny and Betty (Bennett) Copeland, in E. St. Louis, IL.

Cathy was a Registered Nurse at St. Elizabeth Hospital and Anderson Hospital; she always liked helping...

Feb 8, 2021

Neva D. Hilliard, 93, of Cisne, Illinois passed away Monday, February 8, 2021 at Cisne Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center.

Neva was born in Cleveland, Oklahoma. April 20,1927 to Hugh and Lillie Shields Carr. She graduated  from High School in Blackburn, Oklahoma. During the oil boom she and her mother moved to Cisne, Illinois. Neva  worked at Obrecht’s...

Feb 5, 2021

Norma Jean Elmore, 76, of Johnsonville, Illinois passed away Friday, February 5, 2021 at her home.

Norma Jean was born August 21, 1944, to Clarence and Irene (Niendick) Meyer and was raised in Jasper County, Illinois on her parents’ farm. She married Loren Elmore November 11, 1961 at Dieterich, Illinois and he survives.

Norma Jean...

Feb 5, 2021

Loren Elmore, 84, Johnsonville, IL. went home to his Lord and Savior Saturday, March 9, 2024, at his home with his daughters at his bedside.

Loren was born in Jasper County, Illinois to Homer and Mamie (Clagg) on March 31, 1939. He married Norma Jean Meyer on November 11, 1961, at Dieterich, IL. She preceded him in...

Feb 4, 2021

Michael Thomas Foley, 63, of Collinsville, IL, passed away Thursday, February 4, 2021, at his home.

Michael was born July 23, 1957 at Saint Mary’s Hospital in East St. Louis, IL.

Michael graduated Collinsville High School in 1975. As a proud life-long Kahok he dedicated many years in service to his hometown. Michael was an...

Feb 4, 2021

Phyllis Moreton, 83, of Lebanon, IL, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 4, 2021, at The Colonnades Senior Living in O’Fallon, IL.

She was born, June 10, 1937 to George and Sally Heath, in Bircotes, England. On December 15, 1956, she married Ivan Moreton at All Saints’ Church, Harworth, United Kingdom.

Phyllis moved to the...

Feb 2, 2021

Dorothy E. “Dottie” McCoy, 89, of Highland, IL, died Tuesday, February 2, 2021, at Barnes Jewish Hospital, St. Louis, MO.

She was born, January 27, 1932 to Heinz and Frieda (nee Luck) Stark in Chicago, IL. In the Spring of 1972, she married Auburn “Mac” McCoy in Las Vegas, NV.

Dottie was a school secretary...

Feb 2, 2021

Marlene M. Burgett, 86, of Lebanon, IL, died Tuesday, February 2, 2021, at St. Joseph Hospital in Breese, IL.

She was born, May 30, 1934, to Paul and Thelma (nee Peters) Kranning, in Seymour, IN. She married Donald Burgett, on December 25, 1953, in Seymour, IN.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Paul...

Jan 31, 2021

Walter Leon Baker, 70, of Caseyville, IL, passed away Sunday, January 31, 2021, at St. Elizabeth Hospital, O’Fallon, IL.

He was born on September 14, 1950, to Walter E. and Georgia Lee (Dressel) Baker. On December 29, 1973, he married Kathryn Gillis.

Walter was a veteran of the United States Navy. He retired from Acosta...

Jan 31, 2021

Bryan Dale Crabtree, age 50 of West Salem, IL passed from this life to the next on January 31, 2021 at his home with his family at his side. Bryan was born on June 29, 1970 in Evansville, IN to Linda Hutchcraft. Early in his life, Bryan was welcomed into the heart of Warren Crabtree and will remain. Bryan...

Jan 31, 2021

Alma Mae Smith, 92, of Fairfield, Illinois, passed away Sunday, January 31, 2021 at Mt. Vernon Health Care in Mt. Vernon, Illinois.

Alma was born December 21, 1928 to Ernest and Luna (Brown) Berg at De Valls Bluff, Arkansas. She married Carl Elliott and he preceded her in death.

Alma was a retired Dietician at...

Jan 30, 2021

June Sueverkruebbe, 92, of Highland, IL, died Saturday, January 30, 2021, at Highland Healthcare Center.

She was born, November 5, 1928, to Frank and Ella (nee Mueller) Hicks. Her first marriage to William Brooks, ended with his untimely passing on May 5, 1960. She then met Robert Sueverkruebbe and they married on November 24,1962 in St. Louis,...

Jan 30, 2021

Debra Ann “Debi” Dufek, 65, of Collinsville, IL, passed away peacefully, listening to her favorite music, with her husband and sister by her side, at 5:07 pm, Saturday, January 30, 2021 at Barnes Jewish Hospital, after battling several cancers.

Debra was born, July 17, 1955, in Peoria, IL, to Edward James and Anna May (Inghram) Dufek.

Jan 30, 2021

Charles T. Pelo, 77, of Edwardsville IL, died Saturday, January 30, 2021, at Mercy Hospital South, St. Louis, MO.

He was born, April 25, 1943, in Granite City, IL, the son of Willard and Clara (Tottleben) Pelo. He married Patricia Prosser on May 30, 1964 in Hartford.

Charles was a second-generation Union Ironworker for Local...

Jan 28, 2021

James A. Missey, 61, of Swansea, IL, died Thursday, January 28, 2021, at Memorial Hospital in Belleville.

He was born June 18, 1959, to Hollis and Mary Ellen (nee Gass) Missey in Breese, IL. He has spent many wonderful years, with his life partner, Cheryl Klitzing.

Jim loved his family, especially his grandchildren. He loved...

Jan 28, 2021

Opal Potts, 93, of Pocahontas, IL, died Thursday, January 28, 2021, at Hillsboro Rehab & Health Care Center.

She was born, December 28, 1927 to Frank and Lola (nee Zeller) Rey in Pocahontas, IL. On June 15, 1945, she married Earl Potts in Tupelo, MS. They enjoyed 53 wonderful years together.

Opal loved music and...

Jan 27, 2021

Mark Allen Patrick, 58, of Collinsville, IL., passed away Wednesday, January 27, 2021 at his home.

He was born August 25, 1962 in E. St. Louis, IL., to Walter and Patricia (nee Albrecht) Patrick.

Mark retired as a processor from the U.S. Postal Service.  He loved life and especially fantasy, science fiction and music.

Jan 27, 2021

Karen R. Gay, age 70, of Albion, IL passed from this life to the next on January 27, 2021 at Ridgeway, IL. Karen was born on May 12, 1950 in Princeton, IN to Donald R. and Jewel (Gard) Smith. She married Nile Gay on August 3, 1969 at the Allendale United Methodist Church. Karen and Nile were the first...