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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...

Stacy E. Rehg

Stacy E. Rehg

Feb 21, 2022

Stacy E. Rehg, 47, of St. Louis, MO, born Monday, August 12, 1974 in Highland, IL and passed away on Monday, February 21, 2022 at Barnes Hospital, St. Louis, MO.

Stacy was a Project Manager at the Federal Reserve, St. Louis.  She loved her family and enjoyed the time she spent with her nieces and nephew.

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Patricia Ann "Trish" Plymale

Patricia Ann "Trish" Plymale

Feb 15, 2022

Patricia Ann "Trish" Plymale, 56, of Troy, IL, born Thursday, February 10, 1966 in Louisville, KY and passed away on Tuesday, February 15, 2022 at Anderson Hospital, Maryville, IL.

Trish loved her family more than life, loving her children and granddaughter and the precious time she spent with them.

She was preceded in death by...

William F. Woodard

William F. Woodard

Feb 11, 2022

William F. Woodard, 87, of Troy, IL, born Sunday, July 1, 1934 in Dudley, IL and passed away on Friday, February 11, 2022 in Troy, IL.

William honorably served for 22 years in the United States Air Force in both Korea and Vietnam.  He also worked as an aircraft mechanic for Ozark and TWA Airlines where he...

Gregory R. Lewis Jr.

Gregory R. Lewis Jr.

Feb 11, 2022

Gregory R. Lewis Jr. 48, of O'Fallon, IL born December 14, 1973 in Belleville, IL and Passed away on Friday, February 11, 2022 in O'Fallon, IL.

Greg was preceded in death by his father, Gregory R. Lewis Sr.

Surviving are his mother, Christine (nee Beatte) Brannam and stepdad, William Brannam of Caseyville, IL; his daughters,...

Gladys Schiefer

Gladys Schiefer

Feb 11, 2022

Gladys Schiefer, 81, of St. Jacob, IL, born Wednesday, July 10, 1940 in Highland, IL and passed away on Friday, February, 11, 2022 at Barnes Hospital, St. Louis, MO.

Gladys attended St. Jacob United Church of Christ, St. Jacob, IL.  She enjoyed her yard work and the fish pond and fountain.  Gladys enjoyed going to a good...

John B. Barberis Sr.

John B. Barberis Sr.

Feb 11, 2022

John B. Barberis, Sr., 81, of Collinsville, IL, born Thursday, July 18, 1940 in East St. louis, Il and passed away on Friday, February 11, 2022 at St. Louis University Hospital, St. louis, MO.

John was a member of St. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Collinsville, IL.  He was an electrician by trade and owned and operated...

Hazel V. Shaw

Hazel V. Shaw

Feb 6, 2022

Hazel V. Shaw, 92, of Maryville, IL, born Tuesday, November 5, 1929 in West Frankfort, IL and passed away on Sunday, February 6, 2022 at her home in Maryville, IL.

She was preceded in death by her husband, James Shaw; son, Ronald Shaw; parents, John Ellis and Edith (nee Huff) Johnson; her sister, Helen Gubbins;...

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