With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved Husband, Dad, Son, Brother, Son-in-law, Brother-in-law, Uncle and dear friend, Daryl William Koderhandt, age 55, who passed away peacefully on Monday, July 13, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family, after a courageous four-year battle with gastroesophageal junction (GE junction) cancer.Daryl worked for the St. Clair County Roads and Bridges Highway Department and could frequently be spotted in his high-vis work shirt while ...

Randy F. Blackard, age 75, of Belleville, IL, born on March 23, 1951, in Wood River, IL, died on Saturday, July 11, 2026, at Belleville Memorial Hospital. Above all else, Randy loved Mary. She was the love of his life, his greatest blessing, and his steadfast companion through over 44 years of marriage. Together they built a life centered on faithfulness, family, and unwavering devotion to one another. Randy treasured every opportunity to be Grandpa, especially taking his grandchildren ...

Ollie Mae Tolson, age 83, of East St. Louis, IL, born on March 3, 1943, in Yellow Pine AL, died on Wednesday, July 8, 2026, at Belleville Memorial Hospital surrounded by her loving family. She was preceded in death by her husband, Titus Lee Tolson, Sr; her parents, Arthur and Clemmie McCann, nee Miles; and her sister, Cora Berry. Ollie is survived by her children, Titus L. Tolson, Jr; Kimberly R. (Edwin) Franklin, John A. (Kedra) Tolson, and Stephanie E. Tolson; her granddaughter, Kelsey ...

Delbert F. “Del” Holifield, age 79, of O’Fallon, IL, born on August 24, 1946, in East St. Louis, IL, died on Monday, July 6, 2026, at his residence with his family by his side. Del retired after 45 years with Terminal Railroad.  He enjoyed hunting, fishing and billiards.  Del was a loving husband, dad and grandpa. He was preceded in death by his parents, Delbert Holifield and Marcella Bojarski, nee Bauchens; and his sisters, Sharon Chance and Jannie King. Del ...

Lawrence F. (Larry) Reid died peacefully on July 5, 2026 at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri.  He was 85 years old. The first child of Francis X. and Mary Lundy Reid, Larry was born on November 19, 1940 in St. Louis, Missouri. He is survived by Sister Kathleen Reid, ASC, his sister. He grew up in East St. Louis, Illinois where he knew the love and fun of being part of a close-knit extended family. He made lifelong friends at St. Elizabeth and St. Patrick grade schools, ...

Agustina Avila, age 76, of Fairmont City, IL, born on August 28, 1949, in Mexico City, Mexico, died on Friday, July 3, 2026, at St. Mary’s Hospital, Madison, WI. Agustina was a homemaker who adored and cared for her husband, children and grandchildren.  She attended weekly mass at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, or the Shrine of Our Lady of the Snows Chapel. Agustina is preceded in death by her parents, Nestor Jaimes and Saturnina Osorio. She is survived by her husband, Norberto ...

Michael H. Buettner, age 65, of Collinsville, IL, born on May 6, 1961 in East St. Louis, IL, died on Thursday, July 2, 2026 at his residence, with his loving family at his side.Mike was employed by Phillips Construction as a plasterer for 42 years, working in the same trade as his dad, uncle, brother, and son. He was a proud member of Plasters’ Local # 3 in St. Louis, MO. Mike took great pride in his work, his craftsmanship, and the friendships he built throughout his career.With his ...

Billy C. Lynn, age 80, of Swansea, IL, born on July 14, 1945, in Madison, IL, died on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, at Bradford Place, Swansea, IL. Billy was a Vietnam Army Veteran.  He worked construction and was a carpenter in high rise and home construction throughout the United States for 25 years.  Billy loved traveling, 50’s music, and family road trips. He was preceded in death by his parents, Clayton and Mary, nee Holt Lynn; and his sisters, Sarah Esparza and Patty ...

Ignacio Vital Marquez, age 91, of Fairmont City, born on October 30, 1934, in San Miguel El Alto, Jalisco, Mexico, died on Monday. June 22, 2026. A proud son of San Miguel el Alto, Jalisco—where they say, "Pa' caballos, San Miguel"—he dedicated his entire life to horses. He traveled throughout Mexico training horses for carreras parejeras, a craft he mastered through decades of hard work, patience, and passion. Along the way, he earned the respect, admiration, and ...

Timothy J. Thompson, age 76, of Fairview Heights, IL, born on July 30, 1949, in St. Louis, MO, died on Sunday, June 21, 2026, at Barnes Jewish Hospital, St. Louis, MO.Tim was a graduate of Assumption High School in East St. Louis, IL and St. Benedict’s College in Atchison, KS.  He was a letterman in soccer at both schools.  Tim retired from United Parcel Service after a 30-year career.  After retiring, he spent 16 years as a substitute teacher at O’Fallon Township High ...