Obituaries in Columbia, IL

With deep love and gratitude for a life beautifully lived we announce the passing of Diana Ruth WeimerCzapla 68of Valmeyer Il. born October 16 1957 in St. Louis MO. passed away on February 10 2026 at Mercy Hospital South surrounded by her loving family. She was a devoted Catholic whose life was a re...

Joseph "Joe" F. Click 55 of Dupo Illinois born August 1 1970 in St. Louis Missouri passed away on Monday February 2 2026 at Mercy Hospital Rehab Center in St. Louis Missouri. Joe was an avid New England Patriots fan. He loved to listen to music. However his greatest joy was spending time with family...

Steven James Bachmann 54 of Cahokia IL. born February 17 1971 at Scott AirForce Base in Belleville IL. passed away on January 15 2026 in Cahokia IL. Preceded in death by his parents Hugo Jacqueline nee Eckelkamp Bachmann. 1 Brother Brian Bachmann. His grandparents. Surviving are his Siblings Vivian...

Abigail Kali "Princess Abby" Ruegsegger West 28 of Cahokia Illinois born July 16 1997 in St. Louis Missouri passed away peacefully January 31 2026 surrounded by family at the de Greef Hospice House in St. Louis Missouri. Abby was a graduate of Waterloo High School. She loved to listen to music. She ...

Larry James Cottom 80 of Columbia IL. born August 26 1945 in East St. Louis IL. passed away on February 3 2026 at his residence surrounded by his loving family. Larry retired in 2008 from truck driving from Air Products Chemical Co. Granite City IL. Proud member of United Steel Workers Local 6063 Gr...

Rachel S. Williams nee Mason 62 of Sauget Illinois born July 13 1963 in Indianapolis Indiana passed away on Friday January 30 2026 at Evelyns House in Creve Coeur MO. She was a devout Christian and member of Living Water Church of God in Cahokia IL. She was elected as Clerk of the Village of Sauget ...

Virgil H. Diveley 70 of Cahokia Illinois born June 8 1955 in St. Louis Missouri died Tuesday January 20 2025 at Autumn Meadows in Cahokia Illinois. Virgil was a member of the Holy Family Catholic Church where he was very involved in the prayer groups. He was an avid reader. He was a generous man and...

We mournfully announce the passing of Peggy Ayres on Monday January 12 2026 of Cahokia Illinois. She was born on July 21932 in Leaksville North Carolina. She was a half pint of woman known as "Pistol pulling Peggy". One never to back down and hold her ground. She was a Jack of all trades around the ...

Elroy W. Penke 89 of Waterloo Illinois born August 22 1936 in Danube Minnesota passed away on Wednesday January 7 2026 at St. Clare Hospital in Fenton Missouri. Elroy was retired from the U.S. Air Force. After his retirement from the Air Force he went to work as a Civil Engineer for the city of St. ...

Skyla Marie Gage 25 of Marissa Illinois formerly of Belleville Illinois born April 29 2000 in Centreville Illinois died on Thursday January 8 2026 at Sparta Community Hospital. Skyla was employed by the Shell Gas Station in OFallon IL. She was a 2018 graduate of Belleville West High School. She enjo...

Denita "Dee" M. Reed nee Santagato. 72 of St. Louis Missouri formerly of Cahokia Illinois born May 17 1953 in East St. Louis Illinois passed away on Wednesday October 29 2025 at Sherbrooke Village in St. Louis Missouri. Dee was a graduate of St. Teresa Academy in East St. Louis and had studied at SI...

Christina Nicole Hooker 38 of St. Louis Missouri born August 10 1987 in St. Louis Missouri passed away peacefully on Sunday January 4 2026 in St. Louis surrounded by her loving family. Christina worked for Dominos Pizza in St. Louis MO for 12 years serving as both a General Manager and an Assistant ...