Obituaries

Oct 13, 2024

Scott Edward Freeman, (62), of Troy, IL passed away on Sunday, October 13, 2024, after a long medical battle with diabetes.

Scott was born on April 20, 1962, in East St Louis, IL.  He graduated from O’Fallon Township High School in 1980, where he was in the marching band and a three-sport athlete-football, wrestling and baseball. He...

Oct 12, 2024

Angela “Angie” M. Gipson, 46, of St. Louis, MO, formerly of Collinsville, IL, passed away Saturday, October 12, 2024, at her home in St. Louis, MO.

She was born on March 31, 1978, in Belleville, IL, to Dwight Eldon and Sharon (nee Herin) Smith, Sr. In 1999 she married the love of her life, Dennis James Gipson,...

Oct 11, 2024

Scott D. Abbott, 60, of Sorento, IL, died, Friday, October 11, 2024, at Evelyn’s House, Creve Coeur, MO, surrounded by his loving family.

He was born November 14, 1963, to J.D. and Ellen (Nee Nance) Abbott, in Poplar Bluff, MO.  On September 10, 1994, he married Jan Svoboda at St. Boniface Catholic Church, Edwardsville, IL.

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Oct 9, 2024

Joel K. Fernandez, 37, born March 6 th , 1987, in Belleville, IL died October 9, 2024, in Cadet, MO

Joel was a motorcycle enthusiast and an avid outdoorsman finding great joy in both hunting and fishing. Joel’s true passion and life goal was to completely immerse himself in nature and live off the land, which he...

Oct 9, 2024

Darren C. Henke, 59, of Highland, IL, passed away on Wednesday, October 9, 2024, at HSHS St. Joseph Hospital in Highland, IL, with his family by his side.

He was born on September 17, 1965, in Highland, IL, to Marvin C. and Darryll B. (nee Fertch) Henke.

Darren has lived in Highland for most of...

Oct 7, 2024

Terry William Skaggs, 64, of Collinsville, IL, passed away on Monday, October 7, 2024, at his home.

He was born on March 24, 1960, in Hayti, MO, to William Harvey and Lucretia Darline (nee Crum) Skaggs.

Terry was a roofer and an avid St. Louis Cardinals fan. He enjoyed talking on the phone to his...

Oct 3, 2024

Hugh C. Maine, USAF Lt. Col. (Retired), age 90, of Ashkum, Illinois, formerly of Belleville, Illinois, passed away on Thursday, October 3, 2024, at home, with his wife and family beside him.

Born February 19, 1934, in Providence, Rhode Island, he was the eldest son of Hubert C. and Bella (MacTurk) Maine. He married Barbara H. Mack...

Oct 3, 2024

Marjory Ann Brown-Britt, 99, of Pocahontas, IL passed away peacefully on October 3, 2024, at Greenville Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, with her loving family by her side.

Marjory was born on March 26, 1925, to John M. and Ida Mae (nee Beatty) Brown in Terre Haute, IN.  She was raised in Jessup, IN, Hagerstown, IL, Kenney, IL,...

Oct 2, 2024

George R. Keith, 61, of Collinsville, IL, passed away Wednesday, October 2, 2024.

He was born on March 7, 1963, in East St. Louis, IL, to Norman H. and Charlotte R (nee Juenger) Keith, Sr.

He had been employed by Midwest Motorsports Granite City Illinois as mechanic George loved to hunt and put RC cars...

Oct 2, 2024

Mark Andrew Gardner, 66, passed away on Wednesday, October 2, 2024 at his home in West Salem, IL.

He was born January 13, 1958 in Shelbyville, IL to Galen and Vina Lucille Andrews Gardner. He grew up in the Olney, IL area. He married Lori Gill in 1982 and they enjoyed over 42 years of marriage.

Oct 1, 2024

Cheryl T. Mosley, 66, of Collinsville, IL, formerly of Tampa, FL, passed away Tuesday, October 1, 2024, at her home in Collinsville, IL.

She was born on August 13, 1958, in Hillsborough County, FL, to Ezelle and Matrid (Ashwood) Mosley.

Her passion for music, especially R&B, was a lifelong companion. In her youth, she was...

Oct 1, 2024

Joseph Lindel Jenner, 88, of Pocahontas, IL, passed away on Tuesday, October 1, 2024, at HSHS Holy Family Hospital in Greenville, IL, with his wife by his side.

He was born on December 19, 1935, in McClure, IL, and was adopted by Marion and Mary (nee Cochrane) Jenner. On June 24, 1960, Joseph married Felicia “Ina” Llorca...

Sep 26, 2024

Wanda Laverne (Simms) Roosevelt, 95, of Mt. Carmel, IL passed away on September 26, 2024 at Wabash General Hospital in Mt. Carmel, IL.

Wanda was born September 5, 1929 to Albert and Ella (Medler) Simms in St. Louis, Missouri. She grew up on a farm west of Albion and married Darrell D. Roosevelt on February 20, 1949....

Sep 26, 2024

Marvin N. “Mick” Pacatte, 96, of Pocahontas, IL, passed away on Thursday, September 26, 2024, at Anderson Hospital in Maryville, IL, surrounded by loved ones.

He was born on August 19, 1928, in Pierron, IL, to Philip and Julia (nee Koch) Pacatte.  On September 30, 1950, he married Beatrice Augustin at St. Paul Church, Highland, IL

Sep 25, 2024

Charles “Charlie” Dean Gentz passed away on September 25th, 2024 at his home.

Charles was born in Fairfield, Illinois on June 29, 1959 to James and Floydene Gentz. He married Pam on March 12, 1994 and they shared 30 years of marriage together.

Charlie was a lifelong Farmer and Truck Driver, owning and operating Gentz...

Sep 25, 2024

Allen “Dean” Powell, 92, of Flora, IL, passed away Wednesday, September 25, 2024, at Aperion Care in Fairfield, IL.

Dean was born August 15, 1932, in Cisne IL. to Estill and Mary (Whitlock) Powell He married Mary Ann Woomer on March 3, 1951, in Cisne, they had shared seventy-three years of marriage together.

Dean had...

Sep 25, 2024

Charles A Burris, 81, of Highland, IL, passed away on Wednesday, September 25, 2024, at Anderson Hospital is Maryville, IL.

He was born on August 20, 1943, in Hardin, IL, to Charles E. and Theresa (nee Gress) Burris.  He married Maureen McGee on October 16, 1965 in Panama, IL

Charles served in the Army after...

Sep 22, 2024

Salana Clover Reid, 5 months old, passed away on Sunday, September 22, 2024, at Memorial Hospital in Belleville, IL.

She was born on April 18, 2024, in Belleville, IL.

Salana brought happiness to so many peoples lives during her short visit here.

James 1:17; Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming...

Sep 20, 2024

Bruce L. Weiss, 70, of Pocahontas, IL, passed away on Friday, September 20, 2024, at Greenville Nursing and Rehab in Greenville, IL.

He was born on August 20, 1954, in Highland, IL, to Willard and Betty (nee Hagler) Weiss. On September 13, 1998, he married Teresa Shaw at the First Baptist Church in Greenville, IL.

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Sep 18, 2024

James E. Carkuff, 54, of Collinsville, IL, passed away on Wednesday, September 18, 2024, at Belleville Memorial Hospital in Belleville, IL.

He was born on November 5, 1969, in Granite City, IL, to James Edwin and Patricia Ann Woolf (nee Bickel). On December 17, 2019, he married the love of his life, Melissa (Gipson) Carkuff.

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