James Jay Spencer
Apr 29, 2023
James Jay Spencer, 54, of Collinsville, IL, born Saturday, December 7, 1968 in Pontiac, MI and passed away on Saturday, April 29, 2023 at Anderson Hospital, Maryville, IL.
James was an avid sports fan always ready to watch his favorite teams, St. Louis Cardinals and the Oakland/Las Vegas Raiders. He enjoyed playing baseball and never...
Ruth P. Byrd
Apr 15, 2023
Ruth P. Byrd, 90, of Troy, IL, born Friday, February 10, 1933 in Black Oak, Arkansas and passed away on Saturday, April 15, 2023 at Anderson Hospital, Maryville, IL.
Ruth was a loving mother, grandmother and enjoyed any time she spent with them. She retired from banking.
She was preceded in death by her husband,...
Della M. Bollinger
Apr 6, 2023
Della M. Bollinger, 80, of Troy, IL, born Sunday,June 21, 1942 in Alton, IL and passed away on April 6, 2023 at Barnes Jewish Hospital, St. Louis, MO.
Della was a long time member of Friedens United Church of Christ, Troy, IL. She was a graduate of Triad High School Class of 1962. She enjoyed traveling, camping...
Randy W. Moravec
Mar 21, 2023
Randy W. Moravec, 67, of Alton, IL, born Tuesday, February 21, 1956 in Highland, Il and passed away on March 21, 2023 at his home in Alton, IL.
Randy attended the Methodist Church. He served his Country in the United States Army. He was a graduate of Triad Class of 1975. Randy enjoyed fishing, art/painting, working with...
Carl G. Hoenig
Mar 18, 2023
Carl G. Hoenig, 83, of Troy, IL, born Friday, March 24, 1939 in St. Jacob, IL and passed away on Saturday, March 18, 2023 at Anderson Hospital, Maryville, IL.
Carl attended Friedens United Church of Christ in Troy, IL. He graduated from St. Jacob High School Class of 1957. Carl worked for Gieselman Farm Equipment, Heberer Equipment...
Thomas R. Littlefield
Mar 13, 2023
A great husband, father, grandfather, uncle and friend, Thomas Richard Littlefield of St. Jacob, IL, took his Heavenly flight on Monday, March 13, 2023 at the age of 84 years old.
He was born Wednesday, April 20, 1938 in Lockhaven, PA, a son to the late Percy and Zelda (nee Jamison) Littlefield. He married Caroline (nee Bohnenstiehl)...
Joshua A. Melton
Mar 2, 2023
Joshua A. Melton, 18, born Thursday, July 22, 2004 in Maryville, IL and passed away on Thursday, March 2, 2023 in Highland, IL.
Josh was at home and enjoyed working with Aggressive Graphics in Highland, IL. He graduated from Triad High School Class of "22". He enjoyed drifting, dirt track racing and hanging with his friends. Most...
Mary Wille
Feb 28, 2023
Mary Wille, 89, of Troy, IL, born Thursday, August 3, 1933 in Harvard, IL and passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 28, 2023 at Anderson Hospital, Maryville, IL.
Mary attended St. Luke's Methodist Church, Maryville, IL. She retired from the Triad School District with a 37 year teaching career. Mary enjoyed playing cards with her many card...
Richard Lee Hughes
Feb 23, 2023
Richard Lee Hughes, 88, of Troy, IL, born Monday, September 3, 1934 in Malden, MO and passed away on Thursday, February 23, 2023 at his home.
Richard was family first, he loved and adored his wife Pansy, his daughters, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Richard worked in construction, building and restoring many house in the area. He and Pansy...
Anne Schaffer Ilvarsonn
Feb 23, 2023
Anne M. Schaffer-Ilvarsonn, 51, of St. Jacob, IL, born Sunday, October 17, 1971 in Bloomington, IN and passed away on Thursday, February 23, 2023 at St. Elizabeth's Hospital, O'Fallon, IL.
Anne was a Professor at University of Missouri St. Louis. She was a loving wife and mother.
Anne was preceded in death by her parents,...
Rex H. Hoyle
Feb 22, 2023
Rex H. Hoyle, 91, of St. Jacob, IL born Friday, April 17, 1931 in Ramsey, IL and passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, February 22, 2023.
Rex served his country faithfully in the United States Navy. He loved his family and always enjoyed the times spent together.
He was preceded in death by...
Thomas Vande Velde
Feb 20, 2023
Thomas Vande Velde, 77, of Troy, IL born Wednesday, August 8, 1945 in Chicago, IL and passed away on Monday, February 20, 2023 at Anderson Hospital, Maryville, IL.
Tom was a loving husband, father and grandfather. He enjoyed the RC Flyers of Columbia, IL and woodworking projects.
He was preceded in death by his wife,...
Richard "Harpo" Rankin
Feb 19, 2023
Richard D "Harpo" Rankin, 91, of Troy, IL, born Thursday, April 2, 1931 in East St. Louis, Il and passed away on Sunday, February 19, 2023 at his home in Troy, IL.
Richard served his Country in United States Army during the Korean War. He retired from Ameren as a Distribution Tester. Harpo was a member of...
Carol Sue Schalk
Feb 17, 2023
Carol Sue Schalk, 80, of Troy, IL, born Tuesday, November 3, 1942 in East St. Louis, IL and passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Friday, February 17, 2023 at her home in Troy, IL.
Sue retired as a conductor-switchperson from Union Pacific Railroad. Hiring out in 1975, she was one of the first women working what...
Tina A. Collins
Feb 12, 2023
Tina A, Collins, 64, of Troy, IL, born Thursday, July 3, 1958 in Mt. Vernon, IL and passed away on Sunday, February 12, 2023 at St. Joseph's Hospital in Highland, IL.
Tina was a member of Maryville Baptist Church, Maryville, IL. She enjoyed camping, playing cards, working in her garden, painting, her...
Thomas M. Curnayn
Feb 8, 2023
Thomas Michael Curnayn, 50, of Troy, IL, born Saturday, April 22, 1972 in St. Louis, MO and passed away on Wednesday, February 8, 2023 at St. Claire Hospital in Fenton, MO.
Tom attended Bethel Baptist Church in Troy, IL and was a Class of "90" Grad of Triad High School. He worked as a Television Engineer for...
Fay Van Pelt
Feb 5, 2023
Van Pelt, Fay Jr. 96, of Oakville, Missouri, passed away peacefully on February 5, 2023. Born on August 27, 1926 in Salisbury, Missouri to Fay Norris and Odie Richardson Van Pelt. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 70 years, Gale. Loving father of Steven (Cynthia) Van Pelt of Saline, MI, Charles (Rose) Van Pelt...
Cleo K. Kruckeberg
Feb 2, 2023
Cleo Kruckeberg, 75, of Troy, IL, born Tuesday, July 22, 1947 in Alton, IL and passed away on Thursday, February 2, 2023 in Maryville, IL.
Cleo worked 25 years with his father in the Kruckeberg Excavating Company, the with his uncle in Kohlmiller Construction, retiring from the Village of Glen Carbon where he worked for many years. ...
Victor W. Diepholz Jr.
Jan 28, 2023
Victor W. Diepholz Jr. 70, of Troy, IL, born Sunday, April 13, 1952 in East St. Louis, IL and passed away on Saturday, January 28, 2023 at his home in Troy, IL
Victor was a faithful member of St. Jerome Catholic Church, Troy, IL. He worked as an Electrician and belonged to Local 309 Electrical Engineers in...
Rebecca R. Martin
Jan 26, 2023
Rebecca Renee Martin, 48, of Granite City, IL, born Saturday, September 21, 1974 in Granite City, IL and passed away at her home on Thursday, January 26, 2023.
Rebecca was a loving mom, grandmother, daughter and sister and enjoyed the time they spent together.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Kristopher Martin; and...
