Obituary Listing

Sep 22, 2021

Pamela Jean "Pam" Stites Miller, 52, of Collinsville, IL, born Monday, August 11, 1969 in Belleville, IL and passed away on Wednesday, September 22, 2021 at her home in Collinsville, IL.

Pam loved her family and the time she spent with them.  She was active in the Caseyville PTA and Soccer with her four sons.

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Sep 12, 2021

Edward Bailey Shafer, 89, of St. Jacob, IL, born Saturday, March 12, 1932 in Lakewood, OH and passed away on Sunday, September 12, 2021 at St. Joseph's Hospital in Highland, IL.

Ed served his Country faithfully in the United States Air Force during the Korean Conflict.  He was raised in Lakewood Ohio. Graduated Lakewood High School and...

Sep 10, 2021

Kathryn Donohue, 73, of Fairview Heights, IL, born, June 21, 1948 in Paragould, AR and passed away on Friday, September 10, 2021 at Memorial East Hospital, O'Fallon, IL.

Kathy worked as a Floral Designer, retiring from Grimm and Gorly Florist, Belleville, IL.  She was a active member and Past President of the Elks Lodge 664...

Sep 9, 2021

James "Jim" F. Hinckle, 96, of Troy, IL, born July 22, 1925 in Palmyra, IL and passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 9, 2021 at his home in Troy, IL.

James served his Country in the United States Army during WW II.  He retired from the United States Postal Service in St. Louis, MO and enjoyed farming...

Sep 3, 2021

Dorothy Poletti, age 96, passed away on Friday, September 3, 2021 at Morningside of Troy where she had lived for the past six years.

Dorothy was born on October 2, 1924 in rural Troy (Blackjack). She attended Blackjack School and graduated from McCray-Dewey Township High School In 1942. She was a teacher at Blackjack School during WW...

Aug 30, 2021

A Celebration of Marlin and Louise lives will be held 11 am on Saturday, September 4, 2021 at Troy United Methodist Church, with Rev. Andy Adams officiating.

Aug 27, 2021

Marlene M. Watson, 89, of Troy, IL, born Monday, September 7, 1931 in Alton, IL and passed away on August 27, 2021 at Eden Village, Glen Carbon, IL.

Marlene was a devoted member of the Bethel Baptist Church, Troy, IL.  She enjoyed her bible study classes especially Book of Revelations.  Marlene enjoyed traveling and a favorite destination...

Aug 26, 2021

Bettye F. Smith, 80, of Troy, IL, born Saturday, November 2, 1940 in Calhoun City, MS and passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 26, 2021 at Aspen Creek of Troy.

Bettye loved her family and was always happiest when spending time with them.  She was a member of the Granite City Moose Lodge.  She enjoyed needle work,...

Aug 19, 2021

Warren V. Thurnau, 93, of Glen Carbon, IL formerly of St. Jacob, IL, born Wednesday, February 15, 1928 in Highland, IL and passed away on Thursday, August 19, 2021 at Eden Village in Glen Carbon, IL.

Warren proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Korean War and was a long time member of...

Aug 19, 2021

Michael D. Drozda, 40, of Troy, IL, born Sunday, December 28, 1980 in St. Louis, MO and passed away on Thursday, August 19, 2021 at Anderson Hospital, Maryville, IL.

Michael was an avid Blues fan.  Loved and was loved by his family and his friends.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Tammy Marie...

Aug 19, 2021

Anna L. Reinheimer, 96, of St. Jacob, IL, born Thursday, August 13, 1925 in St. Jacob, IL and passed away on Thursday, August 19, 2021 at Cedarhurst of Highland.

Anna was a life long member of St. Jacob United Church of Christ where she held many positions.  She was Church Secretary for over 19 years, taught Sunday...

Aug 15, 2021

Katherine "Kathy" Hansel, 54, of Troy, IL, born Thursday, October 27, 1966 in Garden Grove, CA and passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 15, 2021 at her home.

Kathy owned and operated Silly Grandma's Sweet Creations in Troy, IL.  When she was not busy baking her treats she enjoyed golfing, camping and fishing trips as well as...

Aug 10, 2021

Michelle "Mitzi" Longshore, 68, of Troy, IL, born Sunday, September 14, 1952 in Highland, IL and passed away on Tuesday, August 10, 2021 in Maryville, IL.

Mitzi was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph "Scotty" Scott and Betty L. (nee Snow) Foster; and her brother, Joseph C. Scott.

Surviving are her children, Theresa (Jim...

Aug 8, 2021

Crystal M. Crews, 28, of Troy, IL, Born June 22, 1993 in St. Louis, MO and passed away on Sunday, August 8, 2021 in highland, IL.

Crystal graduated Triad high School class of 2011 and Graduated from SWIC with her Nursing Degree.  She loved her family and enjoyed being with them.

She...

Jul 29, 2021

Faye Ellen McMillin, 77, of St. Jacob, IL, born August 3, 1943 in Hamel, IL and passed away on Thursday, July 29, 2021 at Barnes-Jewish Hospital, St. Louis, MO.

Faye was a faithful member of Friedens United Church of Christ, Troy, IL where she was active in the Ladies Guild.  She enjoyed quilting, and working on the...

Jul 27, 2021

Mae Dell Klemme, 78, of Clearwater, FL passed away Tuesday, July 27, 2021, surrounded by family, at Moffitt Cancer Center. She was born April 20, 1943 in Denmark, IL

Mae Dell worked 30 years in Banking, retiring in 1998 as Vice-President of FCB Banks. She was a member of Maryville Baptist Church, The Pinochle Club, The Troy/Maryville/St....

Jul 23, 2021

Kathy Smiley, 81, of Troy, IL, born September 30, 1939 in Hillsboro, IL and passed away on Friday, July 23, 2021 at Evelyn's House, St. Louis, MO.

Kathy enjoyed her Bible studies, reading, research and teaching.  She was a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Smiley Sr,...

Jul 22, 2021

Linda Sue Cissell, 66, of Troy, IL born October 21, 1954 in St. louis, MO and passed away on Thursday, July 22, 2021 at her home in Troy, IL.

Linda was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother who will be deeply missed.  She was a long-time member of the Troy, IL community who was sweet,...

Jul 18, 2021

Paul Eugene Nelson, 79, of Troy, IL, born January 27, 1942 in Olney, IL and passed away July 18, 2021 in Oahu, HI.

Paul received his Bachelor's Degree at Washington University in electrical engineering in 1967 and worked at McDonnell Douglas for his entire career until his retirement in 1997.  He was an active and faithful member...

Jul 17, 2021

With profound sadness, Cory Michael Wellen, formerly of Troy Illinois, died unexpectedly on Saturday, July 17, 2021 at the age of 38. He worked in sales at Spinnaker Resorts in Branson, Missouri. He is survived by his parents Carol Bauer (Deb Szatkowski), Brad Wellen (Ellen), sister Stacy Wellen, step-brother Kyle Gordon, and numerous family and friends. He is preceded...