Carolyn S. Battles
Jul 29, 2022
Carolyn S. Battles, age 84, went to be with the Lord while surrounded by family at her home located in Marine, Illinois, on July 29, 2022.
Carolyn was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother with a large extended family including both beloved relatives and close friends. She loved the Lord and was a dedicated member of Restoration...
William "Bill" Morgan
Jul 13, 2022
William P. "Bill" Morgan, 63, of Collinsville, IL, born Sunday, June 14, 1959 in Granite City, IL and passed away on Wednesday, July 13, 2022 at Barnes Jewish Hospital, St. Louis, MO.
Bill was a project manager for over 35 years in Commercial Construction. He enjoyed fishing, boating, barbecuing and a cold Budlight. Bill was the life...
Jerrylene V. Lype
Jul 4, 2022
Jerrylene V. Lype, 92, of Troy, IL, born Saturday, April 12, 1930 in New Orleans, LA and passed away on July 4, 2022 in Farmington, MO.
Jerry was a long time member and organist for many years at Bethel Baptist Church, Troy, IL. She retired from the Mitchell School District. Jerry enjoyed traveling with the "Friends" group...
Mary Ann Grow
Jul 1, 2022
Mary Ann Grow, 76, of Glen Carbon, IL, born Monday, September 10, 1945 in Highland, IL and passed away on Friday, July 1, 2022 at Anderson Hospital, Maryville, IL.
Mary Ann was preceded in death by her husband Gerald Grow; her parents, Walter J. and Florence (nee Ward) Mills; her sister and brother-in-law, Nancy and Donald Barsch....
Ralph Louis Keck
Jun 26, 2022
Ralph Louis Keck, 90, of St. Jacob, IL born Tuesday, February 23, 1932 in Troy, IL and passed at his home on Sunday afternoon, June 26, 2022.
Ralph was a member of Good Shepard Lutheran Church in Collinsville, IL. He served his Country faithfully in the United States Army during the Korean War. He worked for many...
Larry E. Tessaro
Jun 24, 2022
Larry, E. Tessaro, 77, of Maryville, IL, born, Wednesday, November 8, 1944 in Granite City, IL and passed away on Friday, June 24, 2022 in Maryville, IL
Larry worked for many years and was Business Manager with Laborers, Local 474. He was an Alderman for the City of Troy, worked at Laughlin Ambulance and Funeral Home. Larry...
Shirley A. Newcombe
Jun 24, 2022
Shirley A. Newcombe, nee Sanders, 72 of Marine, IL, formerly of Troy, IL, born Friday, July 8, 1949, in Pittsburgh, PA, died on June 24, 2022, at home surrounded by family.
Shirley is reunited in heaven with the love of her life, her husband Bob. Mom loved with her whole heart and entire self. She was a...
Virgil A. Whittington
Jun 16, 2022
Virgil A. Whittington, 93, of Troy, IL, born Saturday, Sept. 15, 1928 in Osceola, AK and passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 16, 2022 at Meridian Village, surrounded by his loving family.
Virgil served his Country faithfully in the United States Army during the Korean War. He was a long time member of Friedens United Church of...
George E. Rittgers
Jun 6, 2022
George E. Rittgers, 80, of Troy IL was called home by his heavenly Father on June 6, 2022. Born in Crocker MO to Maynard (Bob) and Bertie (Kinsley) Rittgers. After high school, he worked for Kendall Oil Company in St. Louis. Later, he worked at Granite City Steel in the Coke Ovens retiring after 36 years of faithful service....
Richard M. "Ricky" Zajac
Jun 4, 2022
Richard "Ricky" M. Zajac, 75, of Troy, IL, born March 11, 1947 in East St. Louis, IL and passed away on Saturday, June 4, 2022 at John Cochran VAMC, St. Louis, MO
Ricky was a member of the Catholic Church and attended Our Lady of the Snows Shrine and St. Jerome Catholic Church, Troy,...
Donna Jean Kunkle
May 21, 2022
Donna Jean Kunkle, 59, of Troy, IL. Born Tuesday February 5, 1963 in East St. Louis, IL and she passed Saturday, May 21, 2022 at Anderson Hospital, Maryville, IL
She loved her family and always enjoyed the time they spent together.
She was preceded in death by her daughter, Kimie Marie Kunkle; her parents, Richard...
Melba F. Craddock
May 12, 2022
Melba F. Craddock, 90, of Troy, IL, born Tuesday, March 1, 1931 in Harris, TN and passed away on Thursday, May 12, 2022 at Liberty Village, Maryville, IL.
Melba Frances Craddock was borne March 1, 1931 to Herbert and Connie Lynch at Union City, Tennessee. She had five siblings: Alien, Odelia, Herbert, Kenneth and Myra with Herbert...
Margaret A. Kesterson
May 11, 2022
Margaret A. Kesterson, 60, of O'Fallon, IL, born Saturday, January 13, 1962 in Stanford, CN and passed away on May 11, 2022 at St. Elizabeth's Hospital, O'Fallon, IL.
She was preceded in death by her parents, William K. and Margaret (nee Crowell) Patjens; step-mother Patricia Patjens; her brother, Michael Bartram; sisters, Cynthia Dempsey and Deborah Patjens.
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Robert B Colter
May 9, 2022
Robert B. Colter, 77, of Troy, IL, born Thursday, April 3, 1945 in Warren, PA and passed away at his home on Monday, May 9, 2022.
Robert was a member of the Methodist Church.  He served his country faithfully in the Vietnam Conflict.  He retired from Lincoln Industries where he was a Purchasing Agent.  Bob...
Evalee M. Eaves
May 8, 2022
EvaLee M. Eaves, 92, of Troy, IL, born Saturday, August 24, 1929 in Bonne Terre, MO and passed away on Sunday, May 8. 2022 in Maryville, IL.
EvaLee was a long time resident of Troy, IL. She was Registered Nurse working in the Belleville area hospitals. She graduated Notre Dame High School in Belleville, IL.
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Herbert Lloyd Bankston
Apr 14, 2022
On the morning of April 14, 2022, Chief Master Sergeant (USAF) retired Herbert Lloyd Bankston received his final orders and reported, dutifully as always, to the house of his Lord and Savior. He passed peacefully in his home, surrounded and comforted by his loving wife and children. Born on November 22, 1938 in Holland, MO, Herb was the fourth...
Joan New
Apr 11, 2022
Joan New, 87, of Troy, IL, she was born Wednesday, November 21, 1934 in Silver Point, TN and she passed away on Monday, April 11, 2022 at Memorial Hospital Belleville, IL.
Joan was a member of Collinsville Church of Christ where she was active and enjoyed the Bible Study classes. She retired from Scott Credit Union after...
E. Jean Schultze
Apr 11, 2022
E. Jean Schultze, 95, of Troy, IL, was born February 26, 1927 in Litchfield, IL and passed away peacefully on Monday, April 11, 2022 at Vonderleith Living Center in Mt. Polaski, IL.
Jean was a faithful member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church and was active in Pleasant Hour Club, Helping hands and the Parent teacher League. She...
Linda J. Frutiger
Apr 6, 2022
Linda J. Frutiger, 82, 0f O'Fallon, IL, born October 23, 1939, in Carlinville, IL, passed away at her home in O'Fallon, IL on April 6, 2022, after a lengthy illness.
Linda was a member of the O'Fallon United Church of Christ.  She was an educator in the Collinsville Community Unit School District 10...
Melba E Hoenig
Apr 2, 2022
Melba R. Hoenig, 71, of St. Jacob, IL, born September 30, 1950 in Edwardsville, IL and passed away on April 2, 2022 at Saint Elizabeth's Hospital, O'Fallon, IL.
Melba attended St. Jacob UCC, St. Jacob, IL. She retired from the Edwardsville School District. Melba loved her family and was always happy when spending time with them. She...
