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...
Myrna L. Steele
Jan 20, 2023
Mryna Lee Steele, 89, of Troy, IL, born Wednesday, May 24, 1933 and passed away peacefully at her home on January 20, 2023 surrounded by her loving family.
She was a long time member of Revive Assembly of God Church in Collinsville, IL. She enjoyed playing piano and organ for the church services she attended. Myrna's family...
Paul J. Huck
Jan 13, 2023
Paul J. Huck, 63, of Troy, IL, born Monday, July 6, 1959 in St. Louis, MO and passed away on Friday, January 13, 2023 at his home in Troy, IL.
Paul was a member of St. Jerome Catholic Church, Troy, IL.  He enjoyed tinkering on cars and spending time with the family.
He was preceded...
Melissa J. Meadows
Jan 9, 2023
Melissa J. Meadows, 56, of Highland, IL, born Friday April 15, 1966 in Marshall Lyon, MN and passed away on Monday January 9, 2023 at her home in Highland, IL.
She was preceded in death by her father, Kenneth Brown; her brother Tim Brown.
Surviving are her husband, Keith Meadows of Highland, IL; her children...
Mark A. "Gus" Stephens
Jan 4, 2023
Mark A. "Gus" Stephens, 74, of Troy, IL formerly of Effingham, IL born March 4, 1948 in Effingham, IL and passed peacefully on Wednesday, January 4, 2023 surrounded by family at his home in Troy, IL.
Mark was a member of the Knights of Columbus Council 1580 Highland, IL and Past Grand Knight and purser of the...
Clara Edna Lang
Jan 3, 2023
Clara E. Lang, 84, of Cabot, AR, born Monday, May 2, 1938 in Troy, IL and passed away on Tuesday, January 3, 2023 in Little rock, AR.
Clara was proud to serve her country in the United States Navy. She was a life member Cabot VFW Aux., Cabot, AR. She enjoyed volunteering and supporting Toys for Tots,...
Nathan Allyn Youngman
Dec 28, 2022
The love of my life, Nathan Allyn Youngman, was born May 16th 1987 in Atwater, CA and left this life December 28th, 2022 in Edwardsville, IL
Nathan wasn't like others, he stood out from the crowd. He excelled at anything he tried. From turning wrenches at 18months to being featured in nintendo magazine at a young age. Nathan...
Deborah Sue Hoffman
Dec 26, 2022
Deborah Sue Hoffman, 73, of Troy, IL, born Thursday, September 29, 1949 in St. Charels, MO and passed away on Monday, December 26, 2022 surrounded by her loving family at her home in Troy, IL.
Deborah attended St. Jerome Catholic Church in Troy, IL. She retired from Cathedral Grade School in Belleville, IL. She loved reading and...
Richard J. Maedge
Dec 11, 2022
Richard J. Maedge, 53, of Troy, IL, born Friday, April 4, 1969 in Belleville, IL and passed away on Sunday, Dec. 11, 2022 in Troy, IL.
He attended Friedens United Church of Christ in Troy, IL. He was the ultimate "Mr. Fix It," very creative with mechanical design and repair. He enjoyed watching the Blues...
Imogene Ruth Cook
Dec 10, 2022
IMOGENE RUTH (JEFFRESS) COOK, the youngest of 4 children, was born on March 12, 1933, to Lee David
and Grace Ethel (Smith) Jeffress. Imogene attended Alta Sita H.S. in East St. Louis, IL where she
participated in many choral groups. After graduating in 1951, she attended S.I.U.E. and received a B.S.
degree in...
Eva J. Hamilton
Dec 5, 2022
Eva J. Hamilton, 87, of Troy, IL, born Tuesday, September 17, 1935 in Neelyville, MO and passed away on Monday, December 5, 2022 at her home in Troy, IL.
Eva was a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Edward D. Hamilton whom she married November 30, 1957 in...
Evelyn M Saunders
Nov 15, 2022
Evelyn M. Saunders, 89, of Glen Carbon, IL, born Thursday, September 7, 1933 in St. James, MO and passed away on Tuesday, November 15, 2022 at Anderson Hospital, Maryville, IL.
Evelyn's family was her life, she enjoyed spending time with them. She enjoyed quilting and was very proud of the awards she won at Friedens Troy, quilt...
