Timothy Harold Buettner

Jul 23, 2026

Timothy Harold Buettner, 67, of Collinsville, IL, passed away on Thursday, July 23, 2026, at St. Louis University Hospital, surrounded by his loving family.

He was born on May 29, 1959, in East St. Louis, IL, to Franklin and Ruth (Steffenhag) Buettner.

Tim graduated from Collinsville High School in 1977. He retired from Phillips Interior and Exterior in Freeburg, IL, after 45...

Jolie Eileen Boeger

Jul 22, 2026

Jolie Eileen Boeger, 73, of Maryville, IL, passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday, July 22, 2026, with her loving husband by her side.

She was born on September 27, 1952, in Bloomfield, NE, to the late John and Elaine (Basta) Wagner. On May 15, 1982, she married the love of her life, Donald Boeger, who survives.

Jolie devoted more than...

Albert Wayne Supp III

Jul 19, 2026

Albert Wayne Supp III, 71, of Granite City, IL, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Sunday, July 19, 2026, at Missouri Baptist Hospital in St. Louis, MO.

He was born on September 21, 1954, in Terre Haute, IN, to the late Albert Wilson Supp Jr. and Mary Louise (Brown) Supp.

Albert worked for many years as a master mechanic...

Lela Anne Cook

Jul 16, 2026

Lela Anne Cook, 78, of Troy, IL, passed away on Thursday, July 16, 2026, at Anderson Hospital in Maryville, IL.

She was born on January 28, 1948, in Kingsville, TX, to the late Otto Carl Benhart Broderhausen and Lela Faye (Sharp) Broderhausen.

Lela married Kenneth "Ken" Cook on March 22, 1974. They shared many happy years together until his passing in 2021.

A...

Donald Lee Eck

Jul 15, 2026

Donald (Ernie) Lee Eck, 63, of Gamaliel, AR, passed away at his residence on Wednesday, July 15, 2026.

He was born on August 28, 1962, in East St. Louis, IL, the son of William and Margie (Walker) Eck.

Don was a 1980 graduate of Collinsville High School and later graduated from Ranken Technical College, where he studied HVAC and worked in this...

Ralph William Montgomery

Jul 14, 2026

Ralph William Montgomery, beloved husband, father, and grandfather passed away peacefully at the age of 90. Born in Aurora, Illinois, on August 13, 1935, to Ralph and Hazel Montgomery, Ralph’s life was defined by his love of music and devotion to family and faith.

Raised in Cincinnati, he discovered his lifelong passion for music early, mastering the trumpet and performing with...

Deborah M. Kreider

Jul 14, 2026

Deborah M. Kreider, 79, of Collinsville, IL, passed away at her home on Tuesday, July 14, 2026.

She was born on October 11, 1946, in East St. Louis, IL, the only child of the late Philip and Viola Kreider.

Deborah was a proud graduate of St. Stephen Elementary School and Collinsville High School, Class of 1965. She dedicated many years of service...

Gary Clement Wright

Jul 5, 2026

Gary Clement Wright, 83, of Maryville, IL, passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, July 5, 2026.

Born on October 14, 1942, in Piggott, AR, Gary was the son of the late Clement Freed Wright and Pheba Jane (nee Coomer) Wright. He graduated from Collinsville High School with the Class of 1960 and went on to build a successful career...

Franklin August Voelker

Jul 4, 2026

Franklin August Voelker, age 88, of Maryville, Illinois, passed away peacefully on the morning of July 4, 2026, in his home, surrounded by his family.

Born on March 27, 1938, in Mason, Illinois, Frank was the son of the late Reinhardt Paul and Caroline (Alwardt) Voelker. He was a dedicated husband, father, grandfather, uncle, and educator whose faith and family were...

Barbara J. Henderson

Jul 3, 2026

Barbara J. Henderson, 89, of Maryville, IL, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 3, 2026, at Hitz Memorial Home in Alhambra, IL.

Born on April 2, 1937, in Harrisburg, IL, Barbara was the daughter of the late Truman and Beulah (nee Dixon) Yates. She was a proud graduate of Harrisburg High School and built a successful career working as a real...