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 ...

James "Jim" Reed, 76, of Edwardsville, Illinois, passed away on January 25, 2026, at Anderson Hospital in Maryville, Illinois. Jim was born on September 3, 1949, and proudly served his country in the United States Navy. He worked as a furnace operator at Laclede Steel until his retirement, and later worked as a landscaper. Jim was known for his deep love of family, his passion for Harley-Davidson motorcycles, and his enthusiasm for football and baseball. He cherished time spent ...

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 ...

Robert “Bob” L. Zoelzer, Sr., age 91, of Edwardsville, IL, passed away on Saturday, June 6, 2026, at Anderson Hospital in Maryville, IL.  Bob was born in Edwardsville, IL, on February 22, 1935, the son of the late Oscar & Nellie (Smith) Zoelzer.  Bob married Ana Paulina Zoelzer on December 18, 1963, at Eden Church in Edwardsville.   Bob and Paulina were married for almost 60 years before her passing on June 9, 2022. Bob is survived by his two sons, Elmer ...

Terry Wayne Van, age 80, of Edwardsville, IL, passed on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, MO.  Terry was born on May 3, 1946, in Granite City, IL, the son of the late Albert L. & Bertha F. (Welty) Van.  Terry married Leilana L. (Etzkorn) Van on September 7, 1968, in Edwardsville, IL.  Besides his wife of 57 years, Terry is survived by his three children, Dawn Slechta & husband Steve, of Collinsville, IL, Damon Van & wife Sarah, of ...

Nancy J. Bunte, age 77, of Edwardsville, IL, passed away on Saturday, May 30, 2026, at Missouri Baptist Medical Center in St. Louis, MO. Nancy was born on October 26, 1948, in Granite City, IL, the daughter of late Robert &  Minnie Lee (Wilson) Wetzel. She married Richard V. Bunte on June 14, 1969, in Granite City. After 45 years of marriage, Richard preceded Nancy in death on May 4, 2015. Nancy is survived by two daughters, Rebecca B. McKee & husband Patrick, of Edwardsville, ...

Janet M. Foster, of Maryville, IL, passed away on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, at Anderson Hospital in Maryville. She was born May 31, 1939, in Plainfield, NJ, to the late Hector & Mary (Mosher) Mac Andrew. Surviving are two daughters, Amy Foster, of Columbia, IL, and Beth Thorpe, of Louisville, KY; and her loving partner, Clarice Wagg of over 40 years. She was preceded in death by her parents, Hector & Mary Mac Andrew. Janet was employed by the Illinois Department of Human Services for ...

Henry “Hank” M. Gogloza, age 80, of Edwardsville, IL, passed away on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, at St. Louis University Hospital in St. Louis, MO.  Hank was born on May 15, 1945, in Schweicheln, Germany the son of the late Marion & Elisabeth (Fuhrmann) Gogloza.  Hank is survived by his two daughters, Cynthia Kirby & husband Robert, of Edwardsville, IL, and Joann Hodges & husband Cable, of Roxana, IL; and three grandchildren, Harrison Kirby, Elisabeth Kirby, ...

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; ...

Julius F. Henke, age 98, of Edwardsville, IL, passed away on Saturday, May 16, 2026, at his residence and family farm in rural Edwardsville.  Julius was a lifelong farmer and farmed in Edwardsville his entire life.  Julius was born on March 14, 1928, in Edwardsville, IL, the son of the late Julius M. & Clara (Kruckeburg) Henke.  Julius married Darlene M. (Bertels) Henke on September 10, 1950, in Dorsey, IL, just celebrating 71 years together before her passing on September ...