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Ralph Louis Keck

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Gerald "Jerry" Lanahan Sr.

Gerald "Jerry" Lanahan Sr.

Mar 15, 2022

Gerald J. Lanahan, Sr., 92, of Troy, IL, born Monday, September 2, 1929 in Granite City, IL passed away on Wednesday, March 15, 2022 at Anderson Hospital, Maryville, IL.

Jerry was a faithful member of Mother of Perpetual Help Catholic Church.  He served his Country faithfully in the United States Marine Corp.  He and his wife Theresa...

Shirley A. Briggs

Shirley A. Briggs

Mar 12, 2022

Shirley A. Briggs, 83, of Troy, IL, born Sunday, October 23, 1938 in Pocahontas, IL and passed away at her home on Saturday, March 12, 2022.

Shirley was a loving, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Randy Briggs; daughter, Randa Lynn Briggs; and her parents, Richard and Jane (nee...

Patricia Ann Vastine

Patricia Ann Vastine

Feb 27, 2022

Patricia Ann Vastine, 83, of Lebanon, IL, born Monday, September 5, 1938 in St. Louis, MO and passed away on Sunday, February 27, 2022 at Memorial Hospital East, Shiloh, IL.

Patricia enjoyed reading a good book and was known to finish reading one in a single day.  She enjoyed quilting, crafting, cooking and gardening.  She loved her...

Richard E. Lake

Richard E. Lake

Feb 23, 2022

Richard Ezra Lake III, 80 of St. Louis, MO, born Monday, April 21, 1941 in Kansas City, KS and passed away on Wednesday, February 23, 2022 at Sunrise on Clayton, St. Louis, MO.

Rick spent his early years moving from Kansas to Illinois, Iowa, Arkansas, Texas, and Oklahoma, as his father worked for...

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