All Obituaries

Michelle Susan Sanchez, 65, passed away July 4, 2026 at her home. Born June 22, 1961 in St. Louis, MO, she was the daughter of Eugene and Mary (Hollenbeck) Anielak. On April 11, 1984 in Clayton, MO, she married James Sanchez.  He died August 14, 2013. Surviving are three sons, Michael Sanchez of Wood River, John Sanchez of Alton, Brian Sanchez of Bethalto; a grandson, Carter Sanchez; brother, Mark Anielak of O'Fallon, MO; and two sisters, Cindy Tillman and Susan Callenhan in ...

Daniel Lee Trask, 53, passed away June 29, 2026 at his home. Born June 23, 1973 in Alton, he was the son of Daniel Lee, Sr. and Connie Lucille (Fitch) Trask. He had been employed as a truck driver for many years. Surviving are a daughter, Jasmine Finley of Grafton; and a sister, Kellie Trask of Jerseyville. He was preceded in death by his parents; and a sister, Dana Trask-Goodwin. Cremation rites were accorded. No services have been scheduled at this time.

Patricia Faye Oleson, 80, passed away June 26, 2026 at Jerseyville Nursing and Rehab Center. Born May 11, 1946 in Alton, she was the daughter of Cecil George and Florence Alberta (Wheat) Green. She married Russell L. Oleson, Jr. who preceded her in death on March 6, 2022. Surviving are three sons, Brad (Carol) Oleson of Wood River, Brian (Jennifer) Oleson of Alton, William Ressler, Jr. of St. Louis, MO; daugther, Rene (Clay) Halford of Brighton; 11 grandchildren;  several great ...

Todd Allen Monroe, beloved son, father, nephew, cousin, and friend, courageously and peacefully passed away after a short illness on June 26, 2026. Todd was born in Pensacola, FL to Endlyn Renee Meletti (Mackel) (Monroe), his loving and compassionate mother and devoted end of life caregiver. Todd was preceded in death by his great-grandparents, Alfred Floyd O’Neal and Minnie Kathryn (Miller) O’Neal; his grandfather, William Mackel; his grandmother, Beatrice Monroe; and many ...

David Allen Drozda, 76, passed away June 21, 2026 at Evercare of Jerseyville. Born August 31, 1949 in Granite City, he was the son of Joseph and Alvera (Pospishel) Drozda. A U.S. Army veteran, he had been employed with the Olin Corporation in East Alton for 30 years before retiring. S urviving are two daughters, Laurie Gilligan of Pontoon Beach, Jamie (Darin) Vahle of Alton; three grandchildren, Kyler (Ashleigh) Gilligan, Kaden Gilligan, Cameron Vahle; and two great grandchildren, Kayson ...

Tanea Nachella Berry, 45, passed away Wednesday, June 17, 2026 at Alton Memorial Hospital. Born March 5, 1981 in Little Rock, AR, she was raised as a daughter by Donnie Gundolf of Benton, AR and the late Vonnie Gundolf. On August 9, 2003 in Glen Carbon, she married Joshua Berry. He survives. Surviving also are two daughters, Kayla Berry and Addison Berry both of Collinsville; four grandchildren, Kayne and Ezra Barnett, Ezra and Aurora Leanos; three brothers, Jonathan Berryhill, Russell ...

Cory Dale Greenlee, 38, passed away June 16, 2026 at his residence. Born February 4, 1988 in Alton, he was the son of Howard E. and Catherine (Bertrand) Greenlee. He is survived by a brother, Thomas Greenlee of Godfrey; and two sisters, Crystal Bertrand (Isaac) of Wood River and Jennifer Greear of Hillsboro. He was preceded in death by his parents; and a step-brother. Joshua Bertrand. Cremation rites were accorded. No services have been scheduled at this time.

Sylvilla S. "Bella" Akers, 83, passed away Monday, June 15, 2026 at OSF St. Anthony Health Center in Alton. Born August 3, 1942 in Alton, she was the daughter of Horace and Thelma (Moore) Duncan. Bella had been a self-employed beautician for many years before retiring. On February 11, 1961 in Winchester, IL, she married Robert "David" Akers. He died November 15, 2023. Surviving are a son, Marty (Kathy) Akers of Alton; daughter, Lori (Tim) Morrison of Plano, TX; three ...

Robert "Bob" Milford Ruyle, 82, passed away June 9, 2026 at his home. Born January 11, 1944 in Alton, he was the son of Milford and Stella (Shanks) Ruyle. He had been employed as an adjuster for Olin Corporation for 40 years before retiring. Bob had a passion for animals, especially his dog, "Butch". He married Margaret Ann Hull on July 10, 1982. She preceded in death in 2021. Surviving are  a son, Michael Austin of Wood River; two daughters, Kimberly Laux of ...

Bonnie Christine Riedemann, 47, passed away June 9, 2026 at her home. Born September 19, 1979 in St. Louis, MO, she was the daughter of Celisa Morgan. She is survived by her longtime companion, Brian Mahanay; sons, William Bradford Riedemann in Colorado, Decklan Mahanay of Hartford; brother, Benjamin Weatherby of Brighton; and sister, Sara. Cremation rites were accorded. No services have been scheduled at this time.