On January 27, 2026, Marguerite JoAnn (Hauschild) Tilashalski (91) died peacefully in the presence of family.  Marguerite was born in Macoupin County Illinois on June 16, 1934.  Her family was living in Carlinville; they later moved to the Hauschild family farm in Dorchester where she resided until her graduation from Gillespie High School in 1952.  She moved to Delmar Blvd. in St. Louis with friends and worked for Laclede Steel until her marriage to Jim Tilashalski on ...

Dixie Anne Engelman, 95, of Wood River, IL, passed away peacefully, leaving a legacy of dedication to family, education, and community. Born October 3, 1930, in Alton, IL, to the late Zeph and Halley (Tober) Lynch, Dixie lived a life grounded in service and compassion. On March 10, 1953, she married Melvin Charles Engelman at First Baptist Church in Wood River, IL. They shared 65 years of marriage prior to his passing in 2018. Dixie devoted her career to higher education at Southern ...

Charles “Chuck” R. Smith, age 79, of Staunton, IL, passed away on Sunday, April 12, 2026, at Cedarhurst Senior Living in Bethalto, IL. Chuck was born on February 17, 1947, in Villa Grove, IL, the son of the late Evan D. and Mabel J. (Anderson) Smith. He later married Jean (Helms) Smith on June 17, 2005, in Troy, IL, and they shared over 20 years of marriage together. Chuck’s children from his first marriage survive him: Eric Smith and his wife Emily of Alhambra, IL; ...

Kenneth J. Jonff, age 77, of Edwardsville, IL, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Monday, May 11, 2026, at Keystone Place at Magnolia Commons in Glen Carbon, IL.  Ken was born on May 21, 1948, in East St. Louis, IL, the son of the late Boris & Marion (Nichols) Johnoff. Ken married Linda M. (Dodson) Jonff on October 22, 1977, in Alton, IL.   Besides his wife of 48 years, Ken is survived by a daughter, Angie Moore & husband Orin, of Pocahontas, IL; a son, ...

Roland Eugene Baird passed away on March 29, 2026, at Sarasota Memorial Hospital in Sarasota, Florida, after a long and courageous battle with cancer. He was born in Alton, IL, on June 8, 1950, son of Royal E. Baird and Frances Boker Baird Ray. Roland attended Alton, IL, schools and after graduation from Alton High School he joined U.S. Army from 1968 – 1971. He proudly served his country in L Troop, 3rd Squadron, 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment (the Legendary Blackhorse Regiment) ...

Mary Jane Richards, beloved wife, stepmother, sister, and aunt, passed away due to complications from Parkinson’s Disease on March 20, 2026, in her hometown of Edwardsville, Illinois. Jane was born on May 24, 1952, the second child of Mary Louise Richards (née Strejcek) and Robert Warren Richards. She was preceded in death by her parents and her younger brother, James Robert (“Jim”or “JR”) Richards. Jane graduated from Edwardsville High School in ...

Marianne Roney, age 91, of Glen Carbon, IL, passed away on Friday, May 1, 2026, at Brightly Senior Living in Glen Carbon, IL.  Marianne was born on August 23, 1934, in Frankfurt, Germany, the daughter of the late Hans & Maria (Bosslet) Buss.  Marianne married Vernon “Lee” Roney on May 5, 1954, in Germany.  Lee preceded Marianne in death on November 6, 2009, after 55 years of marriage.  Marianne is survived by two sons, Roger H. Roney & wife Maggie, of ...

David Michael Fore, age 73, of Ocala, Florida previously from Glen Carbon, Illinois, died at 4:32 p.m. Sunday, January 18, 2026, at HCA Florida Ocala Hospital surrounded by close family. Dave was a retired truck driver. He was born December 7, 1952, in Edwardsville, Illinois, the son of the late Leamon & Eunice (Meikamp) Fore. He married Susan Lynn Manley on October 24, 1981, in Edwardsville, Illinois. Besides his wife he is survived by a son, Shane Fore and wife Jodi of Ocala, Florida; ...

Ethan Daniel Wood, age 35, of Glen Carbon, Illinois passed away on May 1, 2026, after a long and difficult battle with mental health and addiction. He is survived by a family who loved him deeply and offered their support in the best ways each knew how. He leaves behind his son - Landon Frank Wood; parents - Cindy and Kevin Wood;  long-time companion and mother of their son - Krystal Crockett; siblings - Chelsey Quick Afshari (Ashkan), Chad Quick (Michele), Ryan Quick and many more ...

Samuel Stanley Starzyk, age 75, passed away on Sunday, April 26, 2026, at his home in Collinsville, IL. Sam was born in East St. Louis, IL, on September 11, 1950, the son of the late Peter and Mildred (Reican) Starzyk.  He married Dorothy (Schubert) Starzyk on November 7, 1970, in Collinsville, IL. Sam joined the US Army on June 19, 1970 and served as a field combat medic until his honorable discharge on January 9, 1972. He worked at Norfolk Southern Railroad from 1968 till his ...