Obituary Listing

Feb 26, 2021

Robert C. Tellmann, 79, of Troy, IL born August 16, 1941 in St. Louis, MO and passed om Friday, February 26, 2021 at his home in Troy, IL.

Bob proudly served in the United States Army during the Vietnam Conflict.  He was a member of the VFW Post 976, Troy, IL and the Bussong Mersinger American Legion...

Feb 21, 2021

Timothy E. Mahan Sr., 46, of Highland, IL, born Sunday, August 4, 1974 in Belleville, IL and passed away peacefully  on Sunday February 21, 2021 at his home in Highland, IL.

Tim was a true family man, enjoyed grilling meals, working on his cars, motor cycles and riding off into the sunset.  He was always...

Feb 18, 2021

Patrick Steven Lindsey, 72, of Highland, IL, born September 16, 1948 in St. Louis, Mo and passed away on Thursday, February 18, 2021 at St. Luke's Hospital, St. Louis, MO.

Pat served his country faithfully in the United States Army during the Vietnam Conflict.  He was a member of the American Legion Post 2910, Bloomington,...

Feb 13, 2021

Thelma K. Bangert Huston 89 years old, born July 18, 1931 in Pin Oak Township, died peacefully on February 13. 2021 at 11:42 pm.  She was the daughter of Charles and Edna Herren Bangert. They preceded her in death as did a sister in 1928.

Thelma was raised on a farm and graduated from McCray-Dewey High School,...

Feb 9, 2021

William E. "Bill" McNamee, 69, of Maryville, IL born November 9, 1951 in Anaconda, Montana and passed away on February 9, 2021 at St. Louis University Medical Center, St. Louis, MO.

Bill was a retired Captain in the United States Airforce serving as a Meteorologist.  He was a faithful member of St. Jerome Catholic Church, knights of...

Feb 8, 2021

Marlin George Henry Rinkel, 85, departed to meet his Savior, Jesus, and join his beloved wife, Louise, on Monday, February 8, at 7:48 pm at Anderson Hospital, with loved ones near. He was born on March 2, 1935 in the family farmhouse in Edwardsville, IL, the son of George August Rinkel and Edna Dorothea (nee Poos). Marlin married his...

Feb 5, 2021

Virginia M. Fischer, 64, of Troy, IL, born Friday, September 14, 1956 in Collinsville, IL and passed away peacefully on Friday, February 5, 2021 in Maryville, IL.

Virginia was a member of St. John UCC, Collinsville and also attended Friedens UCC, Troy, IL.  She attended Illinois School for the Visually Impaired, Jacksonville and SIUE where she received...

Feb 1, 2021

James Shelby Byrd Jr., 61, of Troy, IL, born October 6, 1959 in East St. Louis, IL and passed away February 1, 2021 at Anderson Hospital, Maryville, IL.

James worked for the Miami Dolphins and Detroit Lions in food services.  He was an avid fisherman and loved his family especially his nieces and nephews.

He...

Jan 31, 2021

James K. Stokes Sr., 69, of Troy, IL, born Friday, November 16, 1951 in Kansas City, MO and passed away on January 31, 2021 at Anderson Hospital, Maryville, IL.

James served his country in the United States Marine Corps. and was a member of American Legion, Albers, IL and Marine Corp League.

He was preceded...

Jan 29, 2021

Louise Ann Rinkel (Flath), 85, departed to meet her Savior, Jesus, on Friday, January 29, at 6:36 pm at Anderson Hospital, with loved ones near.  She was born on June 14, 1935 in Marine, IL, the daughter of Arthur L. and Evelyn N. (Nobs) Flath.  Louise married her high school sweetheart, Marlin G. Rinkel on June 26, 1955...

Jan 27, 2021

James E. "Jim" Lanahan, 58, of Troy, IL born May 14, 1962 in Highland, IL and passed away Wednesday, January 27, 2021 at DePaul Hospital in St. Louis, MO.

Jim attended Mother of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, Maryville, IL.  He was very giving and charitable to causes dear to him.  He loved his...

Jan 26, 2021

Dale Thomas LaBrier, 82, of Glen Carbon, IL, formerly of Millstadt, IL born June 28, 1938 in St. Louis, MO, passed on Tuesday, January 26, 2021 at his home surrounded by his loving family.

Dale was a faithful member of St. Jerome Catholic Church, Troy, IL and former member of St. James Catholic Church, Millstadt,...

Jan 25, 2021

Lillian C. Gaultney, 89, of St. Jacob, IL, born Saturday, October 24, 1931 in St. Jacob, IL and passed away at her home on Monday, January 25, 2021.

Lillian was a member of Hope Lutheran Church, Highland, IL, Lutheran Women's Missionary League, MO Synod, Christian Women's Club, Dorcas. She was also a member of St....

Jan 18, 2021

Gerald W. Messina, 57, of Edwardsville, IL, born Saturday, August 3, 1963 in East St. Louis, IL and passed away on Monday, January 18, 2021 at Anderson Hospital, Maryville, IL.

Gerald was a member of Local 520 Operating Engineers and worked for Hayes Excavating.  He enjoyed boating and camping and working.

He was preceded in...

Jan 11, 2021

April D. Crowe-Pickard, 46, of Troy, IL, born Monday, December 30, 1974 in Bogalusa, LA and passed away on Monday, January 11, 2021 at her home in Troy, IL.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Gregory Pickard; mother, Deborah (nee Seal) Crowe.

Surviving are her partner, Michael D. Gryzmala of Troy, IL; children,...

Jan 1, 2021

Frances L. Russell, 76, of Collinsville, IL, born Saturday, May 13, 1944 in Indianapolis, IN and passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, January 1, 2021.

Frances retired from Shop and Save Grocery Stores.  She attended school at Technical Arsenal High School in Indianapolis, IN.  Frances was a huge "Elvis" fan.  Most of all she loved...

Dec 25, 2020

Wyndi Lyn Kloepper, 47, of Troy, IL, born March 3, 1973 in Granite City, IL and passed away on December 25, 2020 in St. Louis, MO.

Wyndi was preceded in death by her father, Richard A. Stemmer; sister, Heather Phillips and her nephew, Dilyn P. Reagan.

Surviving are her husband, Eric Kloepper; son, Nicholas A....

Dec 25, 2020

Robert H. Releford, 65, born Saturday, March 16, 1955 in Carlinville, IL and passed away on Friday, December 25, 2020 at Passavant Area Hospital, Jacksonville, IL.

Bob enjoyed dancing, cooking, bar-b-quing, mostly having a good time and was always the life of the party.  He loved his family and will be missed by all.

He...

Dec 18, 2020

George Melton, Jr. 89, of St. Jacob, IL, born Sunday, May 10, 1931 in Poplar Bluff, MO and passed on Friday, December 18, 2020 at St. Joseph's Hospital, Highland, IL.

George honorably served in United State Marines serving his country during the Korean Conflict.  He was a member of the VFW Post # 3583, Carlyle, IL.  George...

Dec 13, 2020

Marlin H. "Berk" Bergschneider, 88, of Troy, IL, born Wednesday, December 16, 1931 in Granite City, IL and passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 13, 2020 at his home in Troy, IL.

Berk joined the Army during the Korean Conflict and was stationed in Alaska. He loved to reminisce and share stories of his time...