Obituary Listing

Jul 9, 2021

William A. "Bill" McKinney, 73, of Highland, IL,  passed away on Friday, July 9, 2021 at Anderson Hospital, Maryville, IL.  He was born in Mattoon, IL on February 15, 1948.

Bill attended St. Jacob United Church of Christ in St. Jacob, IL.  He was Past International Director of Lions Clubs International 2013-15, Past District Governor and Council...

Jun 28, 2021

Carol Leigh Hook, 52, of Edwardsville, IL, born Sunday, November 17, 1968 in Alameda, CA and passed away on Monday, June 28, 2021 at St. Elizabeth's Hospital, O'Fallon, IL.

Carol was a Real Estate Agent at Coldwell Banker Brown Realtors, Edwardsville and was awarded top ten realtors in Madison County.  She was a member of the Illinois...

Jun 17, 2021

Caleb M. Powell, 31, of Highland, IL, born Saturday, January 13, 1990 in Alton, IL and passed away on Thursday, June 17, 2021 in Highland, IL.

Caleb loved his family, especially his children.  He had been a. Volunteer Fireman with State Park Volunteer Fire Department.  Caleb enjoyed his motorcycle rides where ever they led.

He...

Jun 16, 2021

Ellen M. Daniels, 61, of Troy, IL, born July 7, 1959 in St. Louis, MO and passed away on Wednesday, June 16, 2021 at her home surrounded by her loving family.

Ellen was a member of St. Jerome Catholic Church, Troy, IL.  She worked for the Quantum Eye Care in Swansea, IL.  Ellen enjoyed baking cakes and...

Jun 13, 2021

Deanna M. Gansmann, 80, of St. Jacob, IL. Born Friday, June 13, 1941 in Highland, Il and passed away peacefully on June 13, 2021 at San Gabriel, Highland, IL.

Deanna was St. Jacob Township Clerk for over 25 years.  She was a member of the St. Jacob Fire Department auxiliary, St. Jacob United Church of Christ, the...

Jun 6, 2021

Lois A. Tarrant, 79, of Collinsville, IL, born Monday, June 23, 1941 in East St. Louis, IL and passed away peacefully at her home in Collinsville, IL on Sunday, June 6, 2021.

Lois was a "Class of 59" graduate of East St. Louis High School and was active in the class reunions.  She was an active member...

Jun 5, 2021

Mary "Mae" Olivia Mersinger Grapperhaus, age 82, of rural Troy, passed away on Saturday, June 5, 2021 at Morningside of Troy where she had lived for the past 2 years.

Mae was born on June 30, 1938, the daughter of Oscar and Louise (nee Levo) Mersinger in Highland, IL. She attended Spring Valley School, a country school...

Jun 2, 2021

Sandra Kay Edwards, 70, of Caseyville, IL, born Saturday, November 18, 1950 in Des Moines, IA and passed away peacefully at her home in Caseyville, IL on Wednesday, June 2, 2021 surrounded by her loving family.

Sandra was strong willed, wonderful and blessed, she had a heart of gold, never met a stranger and was always ready...

Jun 1, 2021

Ronald G. Fenimore Sr., 87, of Troy, IL, born September 25, 1933 in St. Louis, MO and passed away on Tuesday, June 1, 2021 at his home.

Ron was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Troy, IL.  He loved the outdoors, enjoyed traveling in the RV and seeing the United States.  He was a big country...

Jun 1, 2021

Joseph R. Simpson Sr., 68, of Granite City, IL, born Wednesday, October 8, 1952 in St. Louis, MO and passed away on Tuesday, June 1, 2021 at Caseyville Nursing and Rehab Center, Caseyville, IL.

Joseph attended Metro Community Church, Edwardsville, IL.  He was an avid recycler.  Joe was always ready to go dancing and enjoyed many styles...

May 28, 2021

Rosemary Rose, 90, of Troy, IL born, May 27, 1931 in Venice, IL and passed away peacefully on Friday, May 28, 2021 at Alhambra Care Center in Alhambra, IL.

Rosemary was a member of Troy United Church of Christ where she was active with the Ladies Guild and TOPPS.  She was a resident of Troy for over...

May 26, 2021

Sheryl "Lynn" Walter Owens, age 74, passed away on May 26, 2021. Born in Birmingham, AL, she was a 1964 graduate of Alton High School (IL) where she was a member of the Latin Club. She went on to The University of Illinois where she received a degree in mathematics. After graduating, Lynn worked at Shell Oil in Ney...

May 21, 2021

John M. Donovan, 81, of St. Jacob, IL, born Friday, March 22, 1940 in East St. Louis, IL and passed away peacefully on Friday, May 21, 2021 at Anderson hospital, Maryville, IL.

John was a member of St. Jerome Catholic Church, Troy, IL.  He retired from Boeing as an Aeronautical Engineer.  John attended both SIUE And Mizzou...

May 16, 2021

Mary Pense, 80, of St. Jacob, IL, born October 31, 1940 in Dupo, IL and passed away on Sunday, May 16, 2021 at Aviston Country Side Manor, Aviston, IL.

Mary enjoyed fishing, working with her plants, fudge candy and most of all her family.  She retired from Highland Supply.

She was preceded in death by...

May 13, 2021

Pharos Franklin McGinnis, 68, of East Alton, IL, born Thursday, June 5, 1952 in Beaver Falls, PA and passed away on May 13, 2021 at Missouri Baptist Hospital, St. Louis, MO

Pharos served in the United States Army during the Vietnam Conflict and was a member of the East Alton American Legion Post.

He was...

Apr 16, 2021

Kathy Jane Brendel died April 16, 2021 in Okeechobee, Florida, she was born May 25, 1949 in Bristol, Virginia to the late Kearney and Allie (Wells) Grace. A resident of Lakeport since the 1980s, she was the owner of Brendel Mobile Home Park. She attended Maple Grove Baptist Church and enjoyed the fellowship provided. She enjoyed small stakes gambling,...

Apr 14, 2021

Barb M. (nee Helldoerfer) Dolosic, 57, of Troy, IL was born February 3, 1964 in Highland, IL. She passed away Wednesday, April 14, 2021 at her home surrounded by her loving family after living with sarcoma for nearly three years.

Barb met her soulmate in 1983, when she was working at Waffle House to support herself through...

Apr 12, 2021

Beverly Ann Worthen, 75, of Troy, IL, born Monday, October 1, 1945 in Pittsfield, IL and passed away peacefully on Monday, April 12, 2012 at her home in Troy, IL.

Beverly was preceded in death by her parents, John William and Lena M. (nee Boots) Motley; and her brother, Dennis Motley.

Surviving are her children,...

Apr 2, 2021

Roger J. Bowler Sr., 80 of Troy, IL born Monday, June 17, 1940 in Granite City, IL and passed away on April 2, 2021 in McAllen Medical Center in McAllen, TX.

Roger was a member of Trinity Methodist Church, Granite City, IL.  He retired as a Deputy Sheriff for Morgan and Miller Counties in MO.  Roger was...

Apr 1, 2021

Herbert Edward Wilson, 90, of Troy, IL born December 20, 1930 in Jonesboro, IL passed away peacefully at his home on April 1, 2021 surrounded by his loving family.

Herbert (Poppie) was married January 1, 1951 to Mavis Marzella (Trout) Wilson. Together they raised 4 wonderful sons – all of which were active...