For Your Health: It’s a great time to be a quitter and get tobacco-free
By Dr. Graham A. Colditz Siteman Cancer Center Though it doesn’t often make headlines these days, it’s hard to overstate how important quitting smoking is to health – and in ways many people may not be aware of. Smoking impacts almost every organ in the body to some degree. It’s the main cause of lung…
Read MoreFor Your Health: Seeing pink is a great mammogram reminder
By Dr. Graham A. Colditz Siteman Cancer Center If the pink popping up in store displays and across our screens hasn’t given it away already, October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. And while it focuses on a serious disease, I always appreciate the opportunity it gives my colleagues and me to highlight ways women can…
Read MoreFor Your Health: Helping kids lay a foundation for lifelong health
By Dr. Graham A. Colditz Siteman Cancer Center Summer officially arrives this month, and it feels especially welcome. After a very long 16 months since the pandemic started, life is beginning to return to normal, as COVID-19 vaccination gains ground and rates of infections continue to drop. And while we still have a way to…
Read MoreFor Your Health: Welcome spring with healthier comfort foods
By Dr. Graham A. Colditz Siteman Cancer Center A bright spot for many of us last year was the opportunity to hone our cooking skills. This may have been more from necessity than any real desire to be the next José Andrés or Rachael Ray. Still, reluctantly or not, we’ve joined the ranks of our…
Read MoreTammy Carpenter
Tammy Jo Carpenter, 51, of Freeburg, Ill., passed away on Monday, November 9, 2020, in Shiloh, Ill. Mrs. Carpenter was born August 23, 1969, in Belleville, Ill., the daughter of Gary and Margaret, nee Howie, Lopez. She was the office manager for Freeburg Printing and Publishing. She served on the Freeburg Community Consolidated School District…
Read MoreNew Athens Fire
Fred Tucker
Charles Frederick Tucker, 89, of Belleville, IL, died Thursday, August 13, 2020, at his residence. Memorials may be made to the Greater St. Louis Honor Flight, an organization near and dear to Fred’s heart, or to Zion Lutheran Church, Belleville, IL. Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.rennerfh.com. Visitation: Friends may visit…
Read MoreCharles Green
On August 12, 2020, the world lost a real hero. Charles Edward Green, 53, of Freeburg, IL, died in a traffic accident, saving the lives of a full car and the passenger of his. Memorials may be made to the family in person at the funeral home, sent to their address, or expressed online at…
Read MoreGerald Seiler
Gerald “Jerry” W. Seiler Sr., 78, of Smithton, Ill., passed away on Friday, August 7, 2020, in Sevierville, Tenn., after a long courageous battle with cancer. VISITATION: A visitation for Jerry will be held on Wednesday, August 12, 2020 from 1:00 P.M.- 3:00 P.M. at Lake View Funeral Home, Fairview Heights, IL. SERVICE: A…
Read MoreCecil Melvin Foertsch
Cecil Melvin Foertsch, 85, of Marissa, IL was born on August 17, 1934 in Tilden, IL and went to be with his Lord and Savior on July 14, 2020 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Memorials may be made to the Marissa Fire Department or Marissa First Responders. Condolences to the family may…
Read More