Area Obituaries

Clara E. Lang, 84, of Cabot, AR, was born Monday, May 2, 1938, in Troy, IL, and passed away on Tuesday, January 3, 2023, in Little Rock, AR. Clara was proud to serve her country in the United States Navy.  She was a life member of Cabot VFW Aux., Cabot, AR.  She enjoyed volunteering and supporting…

Leo “Pete” Tognarelli, age 94, of Collinsville, IL, born March 5, 1928, in Collinsville, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Monday, December 26, 2022, at Liberty Village Care Center in Maryville, IL. Pete grew up in Collinsville, attended McKinley Grade School, Webster Junior High, and graduated from Collinsville High School in 1946.  He enlisted…

Walter D. Parrill, age 76 of Collinsville, IL, born January 22, 1946, in Sparta, WI, passed away Friday, December 30, 2022, at Lake Regional Hospital, in Osage Beach, MO.  Walt grew up on a farm in Farina, IL, before moving to Edwardsville.  Walt graduated from SIUE where he earned both a business degree and an…

Lynn M. Cygan, age 75 of Marine, IL, died Sunday, January 1, 2023, at her home, Marine, IL. She was born on Tuesday, October 7, 1947, in East Saint Louis, IL, the daughter of  Joseph and Elizabeth (nee Bruening) Green. On Friday, November 11, 1966, she married Dennis J. Cygan, Sr. at St. Albert The…

Harold John Tottleben III, age 55 of Maryville, IL, born September 1, 1967 in E. St. Louis, IL, passed away on January 1, 2023 after a courageous battle with glioblastoma. John graduated from Collinsville High School in 1985.  He played football for the Kahoks and with the Collinsville JC Raiders.  He attained a bachelor’s degree…

Leslie R. Zobrist, 52, of Pocahontas, IL, passed away on Wednesday, December 21, 2022, at her home,  surrounded by her family. She was born July 6, 1970, to James W. and Norma J. (nee Sorge) Sidener, in Belleville, IL.  On May 21, 1994, she married Tim Zobrist in Collinsville, IL.  Leslie was raised in the…

  After a hard fought battle, Norris Brase, age 69, went to be with Jesus on Friday, December 9, 2022, surrounded by his wife and children. He was born June 15, 1953, and lived in Troy, IL for over 60 years. He was a 1971 graduate of Triad High School. He married Sheila (Hines) Brase…

Charlotte Socorro (nee Lopez) Gaines, of Troy, IL, crossed over to heaven at the age of 96, Wednesday, December 14, 2022. Beloved wife of James Gaines for 68 years; dearest mother of Lisa (the late Kevin) Bross and James C. (Marita) Gaines; dear grandmother of Bradley J. Gaines and Victoria P. (Robert) McDaniel; great-grandmother of…

​​Richard J. Maedge, 53, of Troy, IL, born Friday, April 4, 1969 in Belleville, IL and passed away on Sunday, Dec. 11, 2022 in Troy, IL.  He attended Friedens United Church of Christ in Troy, IL.  He was the ultimate “Mr. Fix It,” very creative with mechanical design and repair.  He enjoyed watching the Blues…

IMOGENE RUTH (JEFFRESS) COOK, the youngest of 4 children, was born on March 12, 1933, to Lee David and Grace Ethel (Smith) Jeffress. Imogene attended Alta Sita H.S. in East St. Louis, IL where she participated in many choral groups. After graduating in 1951, she attended S.I.U.E. and received a B.S. degree in education in…