Obituary Listing

Sep 14, 2023

On September 14, 2023, Jamie Lynn (Hildreth) Runion passed away at age 40 surrounded by loving family members at Evelyn's House, a peaceful hospice facility in Creve Coeur, MO. Jamie was committed to fighting colon cancer, and fought she did.

Jamie followed every dream she ever had.

Jamie married Josh Runion on November 11th 2006...

Sep 13, 2023

Norma J. Caraker, 60, of Troy, IL formerly of Cahokia, IL, born Thursday, September 5, 1963 in East St. Louis, IL and passed away on Wednesday, September 13, 2023 in Troy, IL.

Norma never met a stranger, loved and took care of many family and friends.  She waited tables at Seargent Peppers in Edwardsville for over 17...

Sep 12, 2023

Brandon J. "BJ" Thomason, 44, of Troy, IL, was born May 30, 1979 in Danville, IL and passed away on Tuesday, September 12, 2023 at St. Louis University Medical Center, St. Louis, MO.

He graduated from Bismarck Henning High School in 1997 and then attended Danville Area Community College. He received his degree in Criminal Justice from...

Sep 10, 2023

Margaret M. "Margie" Dodson, 83, of Swansea, IL, born Monday, January 29, 1940 in East St. Louis, IL and passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 10, 2023 at her home surrounded by her loving family.

Margaret attended the First Baptist Church of Fairview Heights.  She was the manager of Seidels Apparel Co. in East St. Louis until...

Aug 31, 2023

Sue Tracy, 88, of Troy, IL, born Sunday, June 30, 1935 in Odin, IL and passed away on Thursday, August 31, 2023 at Eden Village in Glen Carbon, IL.

Sue was a faithful member of the Bethel Baptist Church.  She was Pantry Director for Ministries Unlimited for many years.  She received the Key to the City celebrating...

Aug 28, 2023

Louise G. Snyder, 85, of Troy, IL, born Wednesday, March 23, 1938 in Rome, NY and passed away on Monday, August 28, 2023 at St. Joseph's Hospital in Highland, IL.

Louise was a faithful member of St. Jerome Catholic Church in Troy, IL where she was a member of the St. Ann Sodality.  She received the St....

Aug 16, 2023

Carol L. Taake, 80, of Troy, IL, born Monday, December 21, 1942 in Highland, IL and passed away on Wednesday, August 16, 2023 at BJC Medical Center, St. Louis, IL.

Carol was an avid reader and enjoyed going to the Tri-Township Library.  She was a huge St. Louis Cardinals fan.  Carol was a school bus driver for...

Aug 10, 2023

Bonnie Lou Dobrinich, nee Rehg 83 of St Jacob died August 10th 2023. She was born in Highland, IL on February 27, 1940, to the late Edgar Rehg and Edith (Woods) Aebischer.

She was preceded in death by her sister Carol Hewitt, and her son-in-law Billy Bridges and her partner Jerald Schneider. Her survivors include a daughter,...

Jul 29, 2023

Cheryl L. Chinal, 64, of Highland, IL, born Friday, January 2, 1959 in Chicopee, MA and passed away at her home in Highland on Saturday, July 29, 2023 surrounded by her loving family.

Cheryl worked at Regions Bank for many years in the trust department.  She enjoyed the outdoors, traveling, the beach and the holidays.  She loved...

Jul 19, 2023

Edwin F. "Ted" Field, 76, of Edwardsville, IL, born Saturday, June 14, 1947 in East St. Louis, IL and passed away at his home on July 19, 2023.

Ted loved his family and all the time they spent together.  He enjoyed camping, fishing, chatting on the CB radio and drinking a good cup of coffee.

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Jul 18, 2023

Paul Edward Schmitt, 63, of Carlyle, IL formerly of Troy and Belleville, IL, born Saturday, July 2, 1960 in Highland, IL And passed away on Tuesday, July, 18, 2023 in St. Louis, MO,

Paul was a 1978 Graduate of Triad High School, Troy, IL.  He owned and operated Schmitt Building and Remodeling of Belleville. He enjoyed playing...

Jul 18, 2023

James L. Diemer, 75, of Troy, IL, born Saturday, May 15, 1948 in Iowa Falls, IA and passed away on Tuesday, July 18, 2023 at Aspen Creek of Troy, IL.

James was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Troy, IL.  He enjoyed traveling, camping, football, following and attending NASCAR races.  Most of all he loved his...

Jul 14, 2023

Edward L. Holshouser, 73, of Edwardsville, IL, born June 27, 1950 in Nuremberg, Germany and passed away at his home on Friday, July 14, 2023.

Edward was a member of Central Baptist Church in St. Jacob, IL.  He worked for GKN Aviation in St. Louis, MO.  He loved to tinker on small engines and automobiles.  He loved...

Jul 4, 2023

Joey A. McDowell, 86, of Troy, IL, born Friday, November 6, 1936 in Edwardsville, IL and passed away on Tuesday, July 4, 2023 in Maryville, IL.

Joey attended Friedens United Church of Christ in Troy, IL and was a member of the Women's Guild.  She retired from Triad School District as a bus driver and worked as...

Jun 24, 2023

Virginia Kay Isenberg, 75, of Troy, IL, born Sunday, September 21, 1947 in Marissa, AZ, and passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, June 24, 2023 surrounded by her family after a short battle with cancer.

Virginia was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother and enjoyed spending time with her family.  She enjoyed cooking,...

Jun 21, 2023

Linda Kaye Marvin, 73, of Troy, IL, passed away at 10:39 pm on June 21, 2023 at Edwardsville Care Center, after a nearly three-year battle with brain cancer.

She was born on September 17, 1949, in Peoria, IL, to Harvey H. and Elsie G. (White) Hasten.

Lin was a 1967 graduate of East Peoria Community...

Jun 14, 2023

Kenneth "Kenny" C. Kolb, 66, of Virginia Beach, VA, born Monday, April 29, 1957 in East St. Louis, IL and passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 14, 2023 at Mercy Hospital, St. Louis, MO.

A devoted husband and father, he loved his family and enjoyed the times they were together. He was a true St. Louis Blues...

Jun 13, 2023

Charles "Charley" A. Gaultney, 87, of Troy, IL, born Thursday, November 14, 1935 in East St. Louis, IL and passed away on Tuesday, June 13, 2023 in Highland, IL.

Charley was a long time faithful member of Friedens United Church of Christ in Troy, IL.  Charley faithfully served his country from 1959 to 1964 in the United...

Jun 10, 2023

Richard Keith Varland, 62, of Troy, IL, born March 4, 1961 in Chicago, IL and passed away on June 10, 2023 at St. Elizabeth's Hospital in O'Fallon, IL.

Richard attended the Lutheran Church and served his country faithfully in the United States Air Force 1979 to 1985.  He was an avid Cubs fan and enjoyed watching all...

Jun 7, 2023

Kristi Michele Bigham Primas, 56, of Troy, IL, born Thursday, October 27, 1966 in Sturgis, KY and passed away on Wednesday June 7, 2023 at Anderson Hospital, Maryville, IL.

Kristi was a graduate of Lindenwood University with a Bachelor's Degree in Business.  She enjoyed vacationing at the beach, arts and crafts and time she spent with her...