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Find the Right Collinsville Obituary: Choose the State, Then Search
Looking for recent Collinsville obituaries? Several U.S. communities share this name. Start with the correct state, find the obituary, then use the handling funeral home’s website to confirm services and burial information.
Quick Answer: Where Can You Find Recent Notices?
Choose the correct Collinsville first. Then search the local obituary listing by name, publication date or funeral home. A listing may include people who lived in Collinsville, were born there, attended school there or have family connections to the area.
Before attending a service: confirm the correct person, exact venue, date and time with the funeral home.
Which Collinsville Are You Searching?
Each location below has a different funeral-home network, newspaper coverage area and government record office.
Collinsville, Illinois
Madison County and the Metro East area, including Maryville, Troy, Caseyville and nearby St. Louis-area connections.
Collinsville, Oklahoma
Northeast Oklahoma near Owasso, Tulsa, Oologah, Skiatook and Rogers County communities.
Collinsville, Alabama
Northeast Alabama near DeKalb County, Fort Payne, Rainsville, Crossville and Sand Rock.
Collinsville, Texas
Grayson County near Whitesboro, Tioga, Sherman, Gainesville and North Texas communities.
Collinsville, Mississippi
Lauderdale County and the Meridian area. Search both Collinsville and nearby funeral-home cities.
Collinsville, Virginia
Henry County near Martinsville, Bassett, Fieldale and surrounding southern Virginia communities.
Collinsville, Connecticut
A community within the Town of Canton in Hartford County, near Avon, Burlington, Simsbury and New Hartford.
How to Find a Collinsville Obituary by Name
- Choose the state. Search Collinsville IL, OK, AL, TX, MS, VA or CT. Do not rely on the city name alone.
- Open the local obituary page. Use the relevant listings linked below.
- Enter the person’s name. Start with first and last name. Add a middle name only when needed.
- Try other spellings. Search nicknames, initials, maiden names, former surnames or surname alone.
- Widen the date range. An obituary may appear days or weeks after the death.
- Confirm the correct person. Compare age, relatives, community, date and handling funeral home.
- Open the funeral home’s memorial. Use it for final visitation, funeral, cemetery, flower, donation and livestream details.
Recent Collinsville, IL Obituaries and Madison County Records
For Collinsville, Illinois, start with the local obituary listing. You can also search funeral-home notices serving Collinsville and nearby Metro East communities.
Local funeral-home contact
Herr Funeral Home
501 W Main Street
Collinsville, IL 62234
Phone: 618-228-0505
The funeral home’s published office schedule lists weekday hours, but call before visiting. Service appointments and office availability can differ from published hours.
Older Collinsville newspapers
The Mississippi Valley Library District maintains local-history and newspaper resources. Its holdings include a Collinsville Newspapers Index, the Collinsville Herald collection covering 2004–2013, and access to the historical Belleville News-Democrat collection.
The Collinsville Memorial Public Library Center is at 408 W Main Street, Collinsville. Genealogy and local-history assistance is available through the library.
Illinois death records
For an Illinois death, the Illinois Department of Public Health currently lists $19 for the first full certified death certificate and $4 for each additional copy ordered through the state process.
Illinois limits certified death records to eligible requesters with a qualifying personal or property interest. The state also provides a separate genealogical-copy route for eligible older deaths.
Madison County shortcut: if the death occurred in Madison County, compare the local County Clerk’s service with the state route. Local fees can differ. Madison County Clerk contact: 618-692-6290.
Recent Collinsville, OK Obituaries and Funeral Home Notices
For Collinsville, Oklahoma, begin with Collinsville Dolton Funeral Home. Its official obituary page publishes memorial notices and links to individual obituary information.
Collinsville Dolton Funeral Home
Immediate assistance: 918-371-2111
What to do after opening its website
- Open the official obituary listings.
- Use the search field or browse recent notices.
- Open the person’s individual memorial.
- Review visitation, funeral, graveside and cemetery details.
- Use the obituary-notification option if you want future notices from this provider.
Oklahoma death certificate and free index
The Oklahoma State Department of Health provides certified death certificates. The state’s fee information lists a $15 base death-certificate fee, with additional convenience charges for online or telephone ordering.
Oklahoma also offers OK2Explore, a free searchable vital-record index. It includes limited information on deaths more than five years old.
State Vital Records phone: 405-426-8880.
Oklahoma currently directs applicants to online, telephone or mail ordering. Routine walk-in ordering is not offered at its Vital Records offices; Will Call is available for qualifying completed online or phone orders.
Recent Collinsville, AL Obituaries and DeKalb County Help
Collinsville, Alabama notices may appear through funeral homes serving Rainsville, Fort Payne, Crossville, Sand Rock and surrounding northeast Alabama communities.
When checking an obituary, look for the named funeral home and open its own notice. A service may be held in a church or cemetery outside Collinsville.
Alabama death certificate cost
Alabama Department of Public Health currently lists:
- $15 search fee including one certified copy when found.
- $6 for each additional copy of the same record ordered at the same time.
- $15 extra for expedited service, where available.
Certified Alabama death records are restricted for 25 years after death. Verify that you qualify before submitting payment.
Recent Collinsville, TX Obituaries and Grayson County Records
Collinsville, Texas is in Grayson County. Broaden your search to Whitesboro, Tioga, Sherman and nearby North Texas communities when the local listing does not show the expected name.
Texas death certificates
Texas Department of State Health Services currently lists:
- $20 for the first death certificate.
- $3 for each additional copy of the same record in the same order.
- Extra fees may apply for expedited services or certain ordering methods.
For deaths within the last 25 years, access is restricted to eligible immediate family members and other applicants who can show the required legal interest.
Recent Collinsville, MS Obituaries and Lauderdale County Help
For Collinsville, Mississippi, search the Meridian area as well as Collinsville. Funeral homes in nearby Meridian regularly handle notices and burial services for Collinsville residents.
Mississippi death certificate fees
Mississippi State Department of Health currently lists $17 for the first certified death certificate and $6 for each additional copy of the same record ordered at the same time.
The state restricts access to death records for 50 years from the date of death, with eligibility requirements for certified copies.
The Mississippi Vital Records office is at 222 Marketridge Drive, Ridgeland. State Vital Records phone: 601-206-8200.
Recent Collinsville, VA Obituaries and Henry County Records
Collinsville, Virginia obituary searches often overlap with nearby Martinsville, Bassett, Fieldale and Henry County funeral-home listings.
Some Collinsville-area families use funeral homes located outside Collinsville itself. After finding the person’s notice, confirm the specific chapel and service address rather than assuming the event is in Collinsville.
Virginia death certificates
The Virginia Department of Health increased its vital-record certificate fee to $15 per copy effective July 1, 2026. Certified copies remain subject to eligibility and identification rules.
Recent Collinsville, CT Obituaries and Canton Records
Connecticut’s Collinsville is part of the Town of Canton, not a separate incorporated town with its own vital-record office.
For older local records, search the Town of Canton and nearby Avon, Simsbury, Burlington or New Hartford when appropriate.
Connecticut death certificates
Connecticut currently lists $20 per certified death certificate through either an eligible town or state vital-record office.
Adults age 18 or older may request a certified death certificate. The deceased person’s Social Security number is restricted to eligible requesters who provide additional proof.
Collinsville Death Certificate Cost Comparison
These are published state-level base fees reviewed October 14, 2026. County, city, online, shipping and expedited charges may differ.
| State | First certified copy | Additional same-record copy |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | $19 | $4 (state route) |
| Oklahoma | $15 base | Check order method and vendor fees |
| Alabama | $15 | $6 |
| Texas | $20 | $3 |
| Mississippi | $17 | $6 |
| Virginia | $15 | Confirm current order rules |
| Connecticut | $20 | $20 per copy |
How to request the right certificate
- Confirm the state and county where the person died.
- Open the corresponding official vital-record page above.
- Check whether you qualify to request a certified copy.
- Prepare the person’s full legal name, date of death and location.
- Gather the required ID and relationship documents.
- Compare mail, online and in-person ordering costs.
- Submit the application only through an official or state-authorized route.
- Save the receipt and order confirmation.
Where to Search Older Collinsville Obituaries
Collinsville, Illinois
Use the Mississippi Valley Library District’s Collinsville newspaper indexes, historical Collinsville Herald material and genealogy assistance.
Collinsville, Oklahoma
Use OK2Explore for older state death-record indexes. Oklahoma Historical Society also offers newspaper, obituary, funeral and cemetery research resources.
Collinsville, Alabama
Search older newspapers by Collinsville, DeKalb County and nearby Fort Payne or Rainsville. Use official Alabama vital records for legal certificates.
Collinsville, Texas
Try Grayson County and nearby Whitesboro or Sherman newspapers and genealogy sources. A historical obituary and a certified death record serve different purposes.
Collinsville, Mississippi
Search Meridian and Lauderdale County newspaper collections, funeral-home archives and cemetery records in addition to Collinsville.
Collinsville, Virginia or Connecticut
For Virginia, widen searches to Martinsville and Henry County. For Connecticut, look for Canton and Hartford County newspaper collections.
How to Verify Cemetery and Burial Information
Burial information is often more reliable on the individual’s funeral-home memorial than in a general obituary directory.
- Open the complete memorial and find the cemetery or graveside section.
- Copy the cemetery name exactly.
- Confirm the town and state; a Collinsville resident may be buried elsewhere.
- Check whether interment is public or private.
- Contact the cemetery when you need a grave section, plot or visitor information.
- Use official VA cemetery tools for eligible veterans.
If the obituary names a church cemetery or family cemetery without an address, contact the handling funeral home rather than relying on an unverified map pin.
Local Benefits and Cost-Saving Options
Illinois veteran certificate waiver
Illinois law provides an eligible requester one free certified death certificate for an active-duty service member or honorably discharged veteran through the local registrar or county clerk. Conditions apply.
Connecticut veteran certificate waiver
A qualified spouse, child or parent may receive one free copy of a deceased veteran’s death certificate after submitting the required proof.
Oklahoma free historical search
OK2Explore lets researchers search eligible older death records at no charge before deciding whether an official certificate is needed.
Mississippi ordering-fee option
Ordering by mail directly from the state may avoid the added convenience fee of online certificate services.
Veterans burial and memorial benefits
Depending on eligibility, federal VA benefits may include cemetery services, a burial allowance, a government headstone or marker, a burial flag or a memorial certificate.
Funeral price rights
The FTC Funeral Rule gives consumers the right to price information and an itemized General Price List when discussing arrangements at a funeral home.
Before You Travel to a Funeral
Confirm the state
Do not assume an obituary is for the Collinsville closest to you.
Confirm the venue
Visitation, funeral, church service, graveside ceremony and reception can have different addresses.
Check for changes
Call the handling funeral home if the event is soon, the weather is poor or different websites show different details.
What If the Obituary Has Incorrect Information?
For a public obituary: contact the funeral home or newspaper responsible for posting it. Provide the page URL, the incorrect detail and the requested correction.
For a certified death certificate: use the state’s official amendment process. Editing an online memorial does not change government records.
Do not send sensitive documents or identification through public obituary comments. Use secure channels specified by the responsible organization.
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Recent Collinsville Obituaries: Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I find the most recent Collinsville obituaries?
Choose the correct state first. Use the Collinsville obituary listings linked in this guide, then open the individual funeral-home memorial to confirm the details.
How do I find Collinsville obituaries published today?
Open the location-specific obituary directory and select its latest or today filter when available. Check the publication date on each notice and confirm the funeral arrangements through the original funeral home.
Which Collinsville locations does this guide cover?
It covers Collinsville in Illinois, Oklahoma, Alabama, Texas, Mississippi, Virginia and Connecticut.
Why does a Collinsville search show obituaries from another state?
Several communities are named Collinsville. Add the state abbreviation, county, nearby town or funeral-home name to narrow the results.
Where can I find Collinsville Illinois funeral notices?
Start with the Collinsville Illinois obituary directory. Herr Funeral Home in Collinsville and funeral homes serving the nearby Metro East area may also publish notices.
Where can I find Collinsville Oklahoma funeral notices?
Use Collinsville Dolton Funeral Home’s official obituary listings or the broader Collinsville Oklahoma obituary directory.
How much is an Illinois death certificate?
The Illinois Department of Public Health currently lists $19 for the first full certified death certificate and $4 for each additional copy under its state ordering process. County fees may differ.
How much is an Oklahoma death certificate?
Oklahoma’s published fee information lists a $15 base death-certificate fee. Online and telephone ordering can add convenience charges.
How much is a Texas death certificate?
Texas currently lists $20 for the first death certificate and $3 for each additional copy of the same record ordered at the same time.
Can I search older Collinsville death records for free?
Oklahoma’s OK2Explore index offers free searches for eligible older Oklahoma death records. Other states may provide newspaper indexes, archives or library research resources. A research result is not a certified death certificate.
Do veterans’ families qualify for free death certificates?
Some states offer waivers. Illinois law includes a qualifying free first veteran death certificate through a local registrar or county clerk, while Connecticut provides a one-time free copy to certain eligible family members with required proof.
Can a funeral service be held in another town?
Yes. The person may have lived in Collinsville but the funeral, church service, cemetery or reception may be elsewhere. Confirm each address separately.
What if I cannot find the obituary?
Try the surname alone, nicknames, maiden names, nearby communities, older publication dates and funeral-home websites. A family may also choose no public notice.