Obituary Listing

Sep 4, 2022

It is with profound sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the death of James L

Penrod. James passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by loved ones on

Sunday, September 4, 2022, at the age of 85.

James was born in Wolf Lake, IL on Tuesday, January 19, 1937, to Everett and...

Aug 28, 2022

Sgt. Maj. Wayne W. Frutiger, US Army Retired, 82, of Collinsville, IL passed away on Sunday, August 28, 2022 at Evelyn's House hospice in St. Louis, MO.  Wayne was born on Sunday, April 7, 1940 in Highland, IL.  Wayne was a graduate of the class of 1957 St. Jacob High School, St. Jacob, IL.  He served in the US...

Aug 22, 2022

Debi Nemnich Rodak, 67, of Loveland CO, born Sunday, March 13, 1955 in Troy IL, died Monday August 22, 2022 at Pathways Hospice, Loveland, CO.

Debi cherished spending time with her family; especially those grandkids! Debi retired in 2021 after many years in Transportation. She loved music and mountain sightseeing trips shared with her love,...

Aug 19, 2022

Arthur L. "Swiss" Kamm, 89, of Troy, IL, born Sunday, November 20, 1932 in Troy, IL and passed away on Friday, August 19, 2022 at Anderson Hospital, Maryville, IL.

Swiss honorably served his country in the United States Army.  He was a long time member of Friedens United Church of Christ, Troy, IL serving on many committees,...

Aug 13, 2022

James B. Harris, 83, of troy, IL, born Thursday, October 13, 1938 in Decatur, IL and passed away on Saturday, August 13, 2022 in Edwardsville, IL.

James was a faithful long time member of Troy United Methodist Church where he was very involved in the building program for the present church building projects.  He was a graduate...

Aug 11, 2022

William B. Bindrim, 57, of Troy, IL, born September 20, 1964 in Azusa, CA and passed away on August 11, 2022 in Troy, IL.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Ralph and Sandra L. (nee Hultz) Bindrim.

Surviving are his brother, Robert (Kim) Bindrim of St. Jacob, IL; his sisters, Kathy Bindrim of...

Aug 2, 2022

Mary Jo Hein, 84, of Troy, IL, born Monday, October 11, 1937 in Pinckneyville, IL and passed away on Tuesday, August 2, 2022 at Cambridge House in Maryville, IL.

Mary Jo was a faithful member of Nameoki United Methodist Church in Granite City, IL.  She enjoyed reading the Bible and the Daily Guide Post Magazine.  She was...

Aug 2, 2022

Crystal Faith Moravec, 48, of Troy, IL, born Sunday, April 28, 1974 in Highland, IL and passed away on Tuesday August 2, 2022 at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, MO.

Crystal enjoyed everything "Harley", playing darts, bowling and watching her favorite football team Green Bay Packers.  She was a loving mother, daughter and friend.

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Aug 1, 2022

Rosalie H. Strong, 94, of Troy, IL, born Saturday, October 15, 1927 in Pearisburg, VA and passed away on Monday, August 1, 2022 in Edwardsville, IL.

Rosalie was a loving mom, grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great-grandmother.  She enjoyed bowling and spending time with her family and friends.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Milton...

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...

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...

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...

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....

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...

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...

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...

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...

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....

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,...

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...