Obituary Listing

Dec 19, 2025

Philip G. Creath, 76, of Troy, IL, born, July 12, 1949, in Granite City, IL and passed away on December 19, 2025, in St. Louis, MO.

Philip was a member of Metro East Assembly of God Church, Troy, IL.  He served his Country faithfully in the United States Army during the Vietnam Conflict.  He enjoyed flying ultra-light...

Dec 17, 2025

David G. Harris, 49, of Troy, IL, was born Tuesday, October 12, 1976, in Jacksonville, FL and passed away at his home on Wednesday, December 17, 2025.

David loved his family and enjoyed the times they spent together.  He served his Country faithfully from 1994 to 1996 in United States Army.  He was a movie enthusiast, enjoyed...

Nov 30, 2025

Jacquelyn "Jackie" Mornhinweg Estes, 92, of Troy, Illinois was born Friday, August 18, 1933, in St. Louis, MO and passed away Sunday, November 30, 2025, in Troy, IL.

Jackie was a life-long member of Friedens United Church of Christ in Troy where her father Rev. Richard Mornhinweg had been the Pastor for 43 years.  She was an...

Nov 15, 2025

Deborah Anne "Debbie" Settle, 60, of Troy, IL, born Monday, July 26, 1965, at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, OH and passed away on Saturday, November 15, 2025, at St. Louis University Medical Center, St. Louis, MO.

Debbie was a faithful member of New Rivers Assembly of God Church, Maryville, IL. She was the Patient Service Specialist at...

Nov 10, 2025

Charles William Nolen Jr., 78, of Troy, IL, was born Tuesday, January 14, 1947, in St. Louis, MO and passed away on Monday, November 10, 2025, in Highland, IL.

Charles attended St. Jerome Catholic Church. He served his Country in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. He was a member of the Troy American Legion...

Nov 4, 2025

On November 4, 2025, George Lee Opolka left this life to be at peace and rest with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.

George was born in Wamac, Illinois on December 10, 1928, to Albert Paul and Georgia Lucille Opolka (nee Wiley). Albert was a German immigrant.

George was a proud Army veteran serving his...

Nov 2, 2025

Jimmie Lee Hoggatt, 65 of Troy, IL, born Tuesday, June 7, 1960, in Terre Haute, IN and passed away on Sunday, November 2, 2025, at his home.

Jimmie was a member of Troy Methodist Church, Troy, IL.  He worked as a Programmer Analyst at US Bank.  He was a loving husband, father and grandfather and enjoyed the...

Nov 2, 2025

Debra Ann Field, 71, of St. Jacob, IL, born Wednesday, December 9, 1953, in Yakima, WA and passed away at her home on Sunday, November 2, 2025.

Debra was a loving wife and mother. She enjoyed spending time with her children and gardening.

She was preceded in death by her mother, Peggy (nee Crane) Hicks....

Oct 21, 2025

Susan L. Dawson, 61, of Troy, IL, born Tuesday, May 5, 1964, in Highland, IL, passed away on Monday, October 21, 2025, at St. Louis Mercy de Greeff Hospice House, St. Louis, MO.

Susan loved visiting and spending time with her family and friends, and she was always ready for a card game or dominoes. She was...

Oct 20, 2025

Rose Marie Lawson. 89 of Marine, IL, born Friday, March 27, 1936, in East St. Louis, IL and she passed away on Monday, October 20, 2025, at Anderson Hospital, Maryville, IL.

Rose Marie was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, she loved her grandchildren and great grandchildren and enjoyed the time they spent together.  She and...

Oct 15, 2025

Stacy R. Manning Denbow of Troy, IL, lost her battle with Leukemia on Wednesday, October 15, 2025, at the age of 49. She was born June 28, 1976, in Belleville, IL.

Stacy attended the Troy Methodist Church, Troy, IL. She was a loving wife, mother, daughter, sister, aunt, niece and friend.  She loved and adored her daughters...

Sep 27, 2025

Linda H. Simpkins, 72, of Granite city, IL, born November 5, 1952, in East St. Louis, IL and passed away at her home on September 27, 2025.

Linda loved her family and enjoyed the time she spent with them, especially playing with her great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Milton J. and...

Sep 22, 2025

Russell R. Loomis, 93, of St. Jacob, IL, born Sunday, April 3, 1932, in Plymouth, Iowa and passed away on Monday, September 22, 2025, at his home surrounded by his loving family.

Russ served his Country Honorably in the United States Army during the Korean War.  He was a member of the American Legion. Russ attended the...

Sep 22, 2025

Judith Ann (Shields) Van Meter, 83, of Kansas City, Missouri, died September 22, 2025, in Alhambra, Illinois.

Judi was born Wednesday, October 22, 1941, in Kansas City, Mo. to Wallace and Helen (Dorrell) Shields.

She married Roy Van Meter June 12, 1965 at the Nativity of Mary Catholic Church in Independence, Mo.

She...

Sep 22, 2025

Nancy I. Webb, 65, of Fairview Heights, IL, born Monday, February 1, 1960, in St. Louis, MO and passed away onMonday, September 22, 2025, at Aspen Creek of Troy, IL.

Nancy was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, daughter and sister.

She was preceded in death by a son, Sean; and her father, Thomas Mitchell.

Sep 10, 2025

LaNora F. Scraper, 97, of Troy, IL, born Wednesday, February 22, 1928, in Sawyerville, IL and passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 10, 2025, at Evercare of Breeze in Breeze, IL.

LaNora attended the Lutheran Church.  She was very proud of being an Air Force wife and member of the American Legion Auxiliary.  She enjoyed playing Bingo...

Sep 1, 2025

LCOL Timothy J. Quinn, USAF, Retired, passed away at his home in Troy, IL, on September 1, 2025.  He was 65.  The cause of death was a cardiac event.

Tim served as a navigator of Air Force KC-135 mid-air refueling aircraft.  Following retirement from active duty in 2006 he served as a federal employee at the U.S....

Aug 23, 2025

Shelly Lin Reeves, age 59, of Troy, Illinois, passed away on August 23, 2025. She was born on October 21, 1965, in Rockford, Illinois, to Charlene L. (nee Stringham) Crane and the late Rex Crane Sr.

Shelly was known for her deep love of animals and the joy she found in caring for her pets. She also...

Aug 20, 2025

Michael D. Warren, 82, of Troy, IL, born Friday, May 7, 1943, in St. Louis, MO and passed away on Wednesday, August 20, 2025, at his home surrounded by his loving family.

Michael served his country faithfully in the United States Army during the Vietnam Conflict.  He attended SIU Carbondale and retired as a Telecommunication technician from...

Aug 14, 2025

On Thursday, August 14, 2025, Norma Maxine Opolka went home to rest at the feet of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Norma, who went by Maxine or Max to most, was born prematurely in Murray, Kentucky on Thursday, January 18, 1934, to Edward Odell Wood and Robye Ray Wood (nee Henson). The little four-pound baby was not expected...