All Obituaries 

Alma “Tootie” Hinkle, nee Phillips, age 90, of Fairview Heights, IL, born on August 5, 1933 in East St. Louis, IL, passed away on Sunday, April 21, 2024 at Delmar Gardens, in Chesterfield, MO. Alma worked as a secretary with Pet Inc. in St. Louis for many years. After retiring, she attended SIU-Edwardsville and received her bachelor’s degree. She was an avid reader and enjoyed writing poetry and short stories. She also wrote a book titled “Raspberries in...

Roger J. Hund, age 81, of Mascoutah, IL, born on September 4, 1942 in Belleville, IL, passed away April 20, 2024 at home. Roger’s career began with an internship at Dow Chemical while attending Marquette University. He later served in the Missouri Army National Guard. His work experience included jobs at Dow Chemical Company, Phelps Dodge Aluminum, and Obear-Nester Glass Co., where he was the Traffic and Purchasing Manager.  In 1978, he began working at 7-Up/Warner Jenkinson as a...

Bonnie Jean Muffo, age 96, born on August 11, 1927 in Quincy, IL, passed away on April 11, 2024 at Blackshear Villa,  Cordele, GA.She was the daughter of Clarence V. Berblinger and Ruby Dilts.  She lived her life faithfully, following her husband, John wherever the Pennsylvania Railroad sent him and the family. She would say, "John would call me on a Friday and say, ‘Call the movers, we're moving Monday.”’  The railroad tracks in Cordele may be aggravating to some, but...

Connie Lee Parker, nee Baughman, age 75, of Belleville, IL, born on April 25, 1948 in Springfield, IL, passed away on Saturday, April 13, 2024. Connie was a graduate from SIUE, with a degree in criminology. She loved animals and spending time traveling with her husband. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert “Wayne” Parker; and her parents, Charles and Betty, nee Hendrickson, Baughman. Connie is survived by her sisters; Cathy (Phillip) Baughman-Holaway and Charlene Baughman;...

Deborah G. Gischer, age 70, of Fairview Heights, IL, born on September 16, 1953, in St. Paul, MN, died on Saturday, April 13, 2024, at home with her loving family by her side. Debi was a LPN and worked for nursing homes, hospitals, and the St. Clair County jail.  She was preceded in death by her parents, Erwin and Loretta, nee Wolf Utech. Debi is survived by her husband, Terry Gischer, Sr.; her daughters, Jennifer Blesener of Clearwater, FL, and Chelsey Utech-Gischer of Fairview...

Rosalie Marie Vitale, nee Skrabacz, 95, of Belleville, IL, born July 18, 1928, passed away Friday, April 12, 2024, at her home in Belleville, IL surrounded by her loved ones. Rose was a homemaker for all her adult life, dedicating her time and love to her husband, children, and grandchildren. Rose was known for her wonderful cooking and baking. Family and friends always loved her food and Rose would just light up when someone complimented her. Rose was also a talented seamstress, making...

Linda F. Hernandez, age 76, of St. Louis, MO, born on May 16, 1947, in Davenport, IA, died on Thursday, April 11, 2024, at her home with her family by her side. Cooking and baking for the family were some of Linda’s favorite family traditions.  She also loved fishing, old westerns and collecting antiques. She was preceded in death by her son, David Nydegger; her parents, Dionisio and Alberta, nee Soto Morales; and her sister, Helen Hernandez. Linda is survived by her husband,...

Connie Sue Haege, nee Stokes, age 67, of Swansea, IL, born on July 27, 1956, in, East St. Louis, IL, died on March 28, 2024, at Evelyn’s House, Creve Coeur, MO. Connie was a Registered Oncology Nurse at Memorial Hospital, Belleville, IL and The Cancer Treatment Center in Swansea, IL. In over 30 years as a nurse, she helped care for and comfort countless individuals and families dealing with difficult medical struggles.  She always put other’s comfort and care before her own...

Aurelia M. “Sis” Bain, nee Petrini of Fairview Heights, IL, went to be with her ancestors on March 27, 2024, 4 days after her 99th birthday. “Sis” led a very full and long life. She was born in St. Louis, MO to an immigrant mother from the Austro-Hungarian Empire and an immigrant father from Italy (Tuscany region) who met and married in the St. Louis area. She enjoyed school, loved to roller skate, walk and bike ride all over Forest Park in St. Louis growing up, and...

Frank William Vlcek, 87, passed away peacefully on October 25, 2023, in Sarasota, Florida.  Frank was born on September 13, 1936, in East St. Louis, Illinois.Frank was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather.  His gentle manner, warm smile and Big Bear Hugs will be missed by all who knew and loved him.Frank was a proud 30-year (1955-1985) Air Force Veteran, retiring as a Chief Master Sergeant.  He served around the world as a weather forecaster, solar...