Edwin G. Link, age 73, of Collinsville, IL, born on October 5, 1953, in East St. Louis, IL, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 7, 2026, at his home surrounded by family. Ed dedicated 42 years of his life to working at Schnucks, where he made many friends that he also considered to be like family. He had a smile that could brighten any room and a heart full of kindness. He loved spending time with his grandkids, watching movies, having sleepovers, and playing shark in the pool. He ...

Rose Cullen, age 87, of Belleville, IL, born on February 12, 1939, in Hickman, KY, died on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, at Barnes-Jewish Hospital, St. Louis, MO.Rose was a retired bookkeeper from Callison Wholesale Liquor in Belleville, IL, formerly worked for Stockyards National Bank and Boatman’s Bank.  She was a very active member with St. Henry’s Catholic Church, fish fries, bingo, and the Ladies Club just to name a few.  She was a devoted wife, mom and loving ...

Theresa Marie Koskie, age 58, of Collinsville, IL, born on July 23, 1968 at Memorial Hospital, Belleville, Illinois; passed away peacefully in her sleep on Monday, October 5, 2026 at her home. Theresa was a 1986 graduate of Collinsville High School.   Theresa was born with a craniofacial birth defect and, from a very young age, faced challenges that would have overwhelmed many. She spent nearly every summer of her childhood at Children’s Hospital undergoing reconstructive ...

Robert J. “Bob” Wildermuth, Sr., age 90, of Fairview Heights, IL, born on December 21, 1935, in East St. Louis, IL, died on Sunday, October 4, 2026, at his residence. Robert was the Captain of the Fairview Fire Department, where he served for 30 years.  He was a boy scout leader, a railroad switchman, and a United States Navy veteran on the USS Kearsarge.  He enjoyed being a hard-working man, a handyman, and a bird/squirrel watcher. He was preceded in death by his ...

Colleen Bridgetta Zorko (nee Beller), 82, of O’Fallon, IL, born on October 16, 1943, in East St. Louis, IL, passed away peacefully on October 1, 2026, in Jerseyville, IL. Colleen met the love of her life, Ron, at a high school dance in 1959. They later married on May 19, 1967, and had a long, 59 years together. She enjoyed raising her family, traveling with them and camping trips. Later in life, she would spend her time watching her grandchildren, one of her favorite things to do. Colleen ...

Zadell H. “Dell” Blunck, age 86, of Troy, formerly of O’Fallon, IL, born on August 4, 1940, in Royal Oak, MI, died on Tuesday, September 29, 2026, at St. Mark’s Hospital in Salt Lake City, UT. Dell was born in Michigan and later met her husband, Kurt in the United States Airforce at Scott Airforce Base.  She was very proud of her registered nursing career and of earning her Flight Wings.  Dell and Kurt were instrumental in forming Bethany Lutheran Church in ...

        Janie E. “Jane” Navarro, nee Howat, age 87, of Maplewood, MO, formerly of Fairview Heights, IL, born on September 9, 1939, in Kilmacom, Scotland, died on Monday, September 28, 2026, St. Louis, MO. Born Janie Evelyn Howat in the small town of Kilmacolm, Scotland, mom was very proud of her Scottish Heritage.  As a young girl, she, her mother and brother would take the long, tough journey by ship to America.  Later, she would eventually meet ...

Shirley Ann Somraty Pennock of Millstadt, Illinois passed away peacefully on September 20, 2026, at the age of 80. She was born February 7, 1946, in Highland, Illinois to John and Gertrude Somraty. Shirley was one of 11 children. After graduating from Triad High School, she worked as an Executive Secretary until she retired.  She married Jewel (Bud) Pennock in 1968, and moved to Millstadt, IL where they began their life’s journey together and raised their son. Shirley enjoyed ...

Edward Patrick Gagen, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend, passed away peacefully on September 18, 2026, at the age of 83, at home with his wife, Troby, by his side. Born on January 11, 1943, in East St. Louis, IL, Ed was the son of Patrick and Dorothy Gagen. He lived a life centered around family, faith, hard work, and the simple joys of being together. Ed and Troby shared 39 years together, building a life filled with family, faith, travel, laughter, and ...

David Daryl Ross, 72, of Belleville, Illinois, born August 31, 1954, died peacefully on September 18th, 2026, surrounded by his family. He is survived by his wife, Karen Ross (Loose), his daughters, Michelle (Matt) Rogers and Cheryl (Tom) DeSplinter, and his grandchildren; Kinsley and Everly Rogers, and Catie, Ellie, Jenny, Joey and Davey DeSplinter. Also surviving are his siblings; Juanita Fisher (Gary), Charles Ross, and Rebecca Krueger, and his Brother-in-Law, John Loose (Sue) and ...