Obituary Listing

Dec 8, 2020

Donald R. Blanke, 68, of Troy, IL, born Saturday, July 26, 1952 in St. Louis, MO and passed away on Tuesday, December 8, 2020 at Anderson Hospital, Maryville, IL.

Don worked at Grandpa's for over 20 years and retired from Walgreen's Drug Stores.  He always enjoyed his travels with work especially the international trips.  He...

Dec 3, 2020

Vivi Acedo. 78, of Troy, IL, born Monday, July 20, 1942 in Hayden, AZ and passed away on December 3, 2020 in Edwardsville, IL.

Vivi has lived in Troy for the past 10 years.  She was the Homecoming Queen of Buckeye Union High School, Buckeye AZ and also State Champion Tennis Player.

She was preceded...

Nov 29, 2020

Thomas Raymond Berkel, 64, of Troy, IL, born February 12, 1956 in Belleville, IL, passed away on Sunday, November 29, 2020 at Barnes Jewish Hospital, St. Louis, MO, surrounded by family.

Tom was a member of St. Jerome Catholic Church and Knights of Columbus Council #8729, Troy, IL.  He retired in 2016 after 35 years from Boeing...

Nov 29, 2020

Charles Ray Seymore, 82, of Troy, IL, born February 21, 1938 in Osceola, AR and passed away on Sunday, November 29, 2020 at Memorial Hospital East, Shiloh, IL.

Charles was a member of Friedens UCC, Troy, IL.  He was a member of the Teamster Local and worked at Fairmont Horse Track.  He enjoyed fishing, working on antique...

Nov 29, 2020

Bobbie Ellen Byrne, 94, of Troy, IL, born January 18, 1926 in Wichita Falls, TX and passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 29, 2020 at Liberty Village of Maryville, IL.

Bobbie was a member of the Catholic Church.  She loved her family and spending time with them playing cards, fishing and crocheting gifts.

She was...

Nov 26, 2020

Cornelia R. "Connie" Chrusciel, 93, of Troy, IL, born November 13, 1927 in Fagus, MO and passed away peacefully on November 26, 2020 at Anderson Hospital, Maryville, IL.

Connie was a log time faithful member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Troy, Il where she was active in Lutheran women's League, Helping Hands, Pleasant Hour Club.  She loved...

Nov 26, 2020

Gloria Jean Shelton, 70, of Troy, IL, born May 20, 1950 in St. Louis, MO and passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 26, 2020 at St. Louis, University Medical Center, St. Louis, MO.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Norval and Imogene (Nee Gipperich) LaRose.

Surviving are her husband, John Shelton of Troy,...

Nov 21, 2020

Jason Scott Frost, of St. Jacob, IL, passed away on Saturday, November 21, 2020 at the age of 48 after a month-long battle with COVID-19.

Jason worked for over 25 years at Trouw Nutrition in Highland, IL and was a member of Troy United Methodist Church. He had a strong love for his country and enjoyed 4th...

Nov 20, 2020

Kenneth F. Ackerman, 94, of Troy, IL, born Sunday, November 7, 1926 in Troy, IL and passed away on Friday, November 20, 2020 at his home in Troy, IL.

Kenny was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Hamel, IL.  He owned and operated KenDons Restaurant in Livingston, IL.  He enjoyed riding his bike...

Nov 19, 2020

Clifford Gutjahr Jr., 66, of Glen Carbon, IL, born, July 30, 1954 in Belleville, IL and passed away on Thursday, November 19, 2020 at his home in Glen Carbon, IL.

Cliff was a graduate of TCU.  He was a friend to so many and loved by all.

He was preceded in death...

Nov 11, 2020

Sue Ellen Hoppes, 86, of Maryville, IL, born Thursday, July 5, 1934 in Plymouth, IN and passed peacefully on Wednesday, November 11, 2020 in Maryville, IL.

Sue was a long time faithful member of Friedens United Church of Christ, Troy, IL where she was active in the Women's Guild and Choir.   She held a Masters in Elementary...

Nov 10, 2020

Amy L. Goforth, 65, born Friday, May 27, 1955 in Mt. Vernon, IL and passed away on Tuesday, November 10, 2020 at BJC Hospital in St. Louis, MO.

Amy was a faithful member of Bethel Baptist Church, where she sang in the choir and praise band.  She retired from the St. Louis Public Schools.  She loved her...

Nov 7, 2020

Martin P.  "Marty" Baranowski, 82, of Troy, IL, born Sunday, October 30, 1938 in Philadelphia, PA and passed away on Saturday, November 7, 2020 in Troy, IL.

Marty was a member of Troy United Methodist Church where he enjoyed ushering and fellowship for many years.  He loved his family and enjoyed the time spent with them.

Nov 5, 2020

Barbara S. Coonce, 74, of Troy, IL, born Tuesday, June 4, 1946 in Centerville, IL and passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Thursday, November 5, 2020 at her home in Troy, IL.

Barbara enjoyed spending time with her family.  She had fun teaching the grandkids to play bingo and card games.

She...

Nov 4, 2020

Patricia Ann Donovan, 91, of St. Jacob, IL born September 30, 1929 in East St. Louis, IL and passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 4, 2020 in East Alton, IL

Patricia was a member of St. Jerome Catholic Church, Troy, IL.  She retired from Switzer's Wholesale as the Office Manager.  Patricia enjoyed her family, reading and travel....

Nov 1, 2020

Glenn E. Gindler, of Collinsville, Illinois, passed away on Sunday, November 1, 2020 at the age of 77 after over a month-long battle with COVID-19. He died peacefully with his daughter, Robyn, by his side listening to the song, "Amazing Grace".

As a young boy, Glenn learned to work hard on his parents' family farm...

Oct 23, 2020

Alva Kathryn "Katy" Scheffel, 97, of San Jose, CA, born Sunday, November 26, 1922 in Eddyville, KY and passed away on Friday, October 23, 2020 at her home in San Jose, CA.

Katy was a member of the St. John UCC, Granite City, IL.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Maurice Scheffel whom...

Oct 22, 2020

Teri Lyn Neighbors, 63, of Collinsville, IL, born Wednesday, January 16, 1957 in St. Louis, MO and passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Thursday, October 22, 2020 at her home in Collinsville, IL.

Teri was a member of Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Collinsville, IL. She worked as a Personal Service Coordinator...

Oct 21, 2020

Laura "Ann" Bugger, 87, of Collinsville, IL, born Monday, August 7, 1933 in Beaumont, CA, and passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 21, 2020 at her home in Collinsville, IL.

Ann was a long time member of Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Collinsville, IL.  She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and...

Oct 10, 2020

Lila C. Frutiger Huber (nee Frey), 99, of Highland, IL, formerly of St. Jacob and Grantfork, IL.  Lila passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 10, 2020 at Highland Health Care, Highland, IL

Lila was born Friday, March 25, 1921 in St. Jacob, IL and married Elam L. Frutiger on February 26, 1938.  The couple lived in St....