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Dickinson, Sharon Kathleen

Sharon Kathleen Dickinson, A factory worker, A cook, A mother, A sister, A daughter, A grandmother, and a lover died at age 66 of a resident of Granite City Illinois. Sharon is survived by her family, her brothers Timothy Rulo ...
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Jerden, Dorothy Ann

Jerden, Dorothy Ann (nee Hall) on Monday August 21, 2023.  Beloved mother of Renee Little.  Dear grandmother of Megan, Taylor, Christopher and Christine Little.  Loving great-grandmother of Cayden and Riley Angel.  Dearest companion of Marty McCluskey.  Best owner of Angel.  ...
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Hitimana, Thomas

Hitimana, Thomas on Wednesday August 16, 2023.  Beloved father, relative and friend. Visitation at KUTIS CITY CHAPEL on Friday August 25, from 12:00 Noon till Service at 1:00 PM.  Interment Park Lawn Cemetery.
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DeClue, Howard Eugene

Howard Eugene DeClue passed away in his home surrounded by his loving family on Saturday, August 12, 2023. This ended his courageous battle with cancer at the young age of 64. He is survived by his beloved wife Lora Lee DeClue; dearest father of Billie Jo DeClue, Jean Nicole Declue, Candice Gail DeClue, and Harley Joseph DeClue; loving grandfather to Ashley Marie Cain (Knight), ...
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Taylor, Jordan A.

Taylor, Jordan A. fortified with the sacraments of Holy Mother Church, Tues., August 1, 2023; Husband of Kendah Taylor (nee Morris); dear father of Nathaniel Conan Taylor & Heidi Aurora Taylor; Loving son of Joseph Taylor & Janet Emerson; best ...
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Dodson, Rita I

Dodson, Rita Irma (nee Narez).  Fortified with the Sacraments of the Holy Mother Church on Monday August 7, 2023.  Beloved wife of the late Rich Dodson.  Loving mother of C. Steve Kessinger, Ramona K. Marsala, Donald Jr., Lisa, and Brian ...
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Stinchcomb, Dr. Bruce L

Dr. Bruce L. Stinchcomb 85, passed peacefully at home, Wednesday July 12, 2023.  On Monday, two days before, he was doing what he loved; discovering fossils with friends and colleagues at Crowley's Ridge. He leaves behind his daughter, Beth Stinchcomb; ...
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Blanchford, James “Jim”

James (Jim) Blanchford of St. Louis, MO, born October 1946 in Springfield, OH, Passed away peacefully June 28, 2023.   Jim is survived by his children, Janet Williams (Tim Boyle), JoAnn Williams, and Christopher Williams. He Is also survived by ...
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Chagolla, David “Chico”

Chagolla, David "Chico" Fortified with the Sacraments of the Holy Mother Church on Tuesday June 27, 2023.  Beloved father of Lisa (Reno SFC) Peterson.  Loving grandfather of Merry Elizabeth and Ginny Evelyn Peterson.  Our dear relative and friend to many. ...
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Simmons, Brenda L.

Simmons, Brenda L. on Monday June 12, 2023.  Beloved relative and friend. Visitation at KUTIS CITY CHAPEL on Monday June 26 from 4:00 PM till 8:00 PM.  Interment St. Trinity Cemetery at a later date.
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