Obituary Listing

Jul 7, 2020

Phyllis J. Rankin, 83, of Troy, IL, born Friday, October 30, 1936 in East St. Louis, IL and passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 7, 2020 at her home in Troy, IL.

Phyllis was a member of Revive Assembly of God Church in Collinsville, IL.  She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.

She...

Jul 2, 2020

Shirley M. Bovinett, 66, of Troy, IL, born Monday, January 11, 1954 in East St. Louis, Il and passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 2, 2020 at her home surrounded by her loving family.

Shirley was truly courageous and strong, smiling everyday while she struggled through her disability for over 30 years.  She was a wise, confident,...

Jun 22, 2020

Roger L. Jarman, 71, of Edwardsville, IL, born Tuesday, September 14, 1948 in Granite City, IL and passed away peacefully on Monday, June 22, 2020 at the Evelyn House in St. Louis, MO surrounded by his family.

Roger served in the United States Airforce during the Vietnam Conflict.  He retired from US Steel and also worked for...

Jun 21, 2020

Doris Wanda Oliver, 77, of Troy, IL, born Tuesday, September 22, 1942 in Bardwell, KY and passed peacefully on Sunday, June 21, 2020 at her home surrounded by her loving family.

Doris was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, always caring for others.  She retired from Maryville Manor as a Patient Care Tech.

She...

Jun 19, 2020

Mary E. Chasteen, 87, of Troy, IL born Friday, December 2, 1932 in St. Louis, MO and passed away peacefully on Friday, June 19, 2020 at Cedarhurst of Edwardsville.

Mary was a faithful member of Friedens United Church of Christ in Troy, IL.  She retired as the City Clerk for the City of Troy, IL.  Mary was...

Jun 16, 2020

Vernon Wayne Schwahn, 73, of Troy, IL, born Wednesday, February 5, 1947 in Salem, IL and passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Tuesday, June 16, 2020 at his home in Troy, IL.

Wayne served his Country in the United States Army during the Vietnam conflict.  He was a family man and enjoyed the time he...

Jun 13, 2020

Donna Fink Goddard, 62, of Troy, IL born Thursday, May 8, 1958 in East St. Louis, IL and passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 13, 2020 surrounded by her loving family and friends.

Donna was a loving mother, grandmother, daughter, sister and friend to many.  She loved going to the beach and running/walking marathons for charity.

Jun 12, 2020

Wanda Mae Hecke, 87, of Glen Carbon, IL born Sunday, March 12, 1933 in East St. Louis, IL and passed away on Friday, June 12, 2020 at Eden Village, glen Carbon, IL.

Wanda was owner/operator of the Teutopolis Press in Teutopolis, IL for many years.  She was a loving mother and friend.

She was preceded...

Jun 12, 2020

Susan M. "Susie" Schiefer, 59, of St. Jacob, IL, born Friday, January 6, 1961 in Highland, IL and passed away on Friday, June 12, 2020 at Gateway Regional Hospital, Granite City, IL.

Susie was a loving wife, daughter, sister and friend.

She was preceded in death by her father, Joseph Dean Jahnssen.

Surviving...

Jun 10, 2020

Paul A. Gagne, 86, of Troy, IL born Monday, February 26, 1934 in Minneapolis, MN and passed peacefully on Wednesday, June 10, 2020 in Lebanon, IL.

Paul was a member of St. Jerome Catholic Church, Troy, IL.  He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Albert...

Jun 7, 2020

Nancy J. Nemnich, 64, of Pocahontas, IL, born Sunday, August 28, 1955 in Highland, IL and passed away June 7, 2020 at her home.

Nancy life was her family, she loved her children and grandchildren and the time they spent together.

She was preceded in death by her husband Jon J. Nemnich; her parents, Delmar...

May 24, 2020

Kathryn C. Bittle, 70, of Shiloh, IL, born December 31, 1949 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa and passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 24, 2020 at her home in Shiloh, IL.

Kathryn served her Country faithfully in the United States Air Force.  She enjoyed gardening and caring for stray pets.  She loved her family and was always happy...

May 22, 2020

Jerrold N. Fredrick, 73, of Collinsville, IL, born January 20, 1947 in St. Louis, MO and passed away on Friday, May 22, 2020 at Memorial Hospital, Belleville, IL.

Jerrold loved his family and enjoyed time spent with the,  He retired from Boatman's Bank.  He was a computer geek at heart.

He was preceded in death...

May 20, 2020

Larry R. Reynolds, Sr., 78, of Troy, IL born Saturday, February 28, 1942 in Greenville, IL and passed away on Wednesday May 20, 2020 at Eden Village, Glen Carbon, IL.

Larry loved his family and enjoyed his job in the construction trade.  He also enjoyed traveling anywhere and anytime.  He retired from the Carpenters Local as a...

May 8, 2020

Sachiko Kaminski, 93, of Granite city, IL, born Thursday, March 17, 1927 in Yamaguchi, Japan, and passed away on Friday, May 8, 2020 at Morning Side of Troy, Troy, IL.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Henry S. Kaminski; parents, Ktikich and Toyoka Scuheio.

Surviving are her children, Tom (Deborah) Kaminski of St....

Apr 18, 2020

Amy Lynn Schmitt-Angelovic, 39, of Ashburn, VA, born Tuesday, December 30, 1980 in Maryville, IL and passed away on Saturday, April 18, 2020 in Inova Loudon Hospital in Leesburg, VA.

Amy was a member of St. Theresa Catholic Church in Ashburn, VA. She graduated from Triad High School Class of "99", University of Illinois "03" with Liberal...

Apr 17, 2020

Marian L. Beyer, 72, of St. Jacob, IL, born Sunday, November 2, 1947 in St. Louis, MO and passed away at the Evelyn House in St. Louis, MO on Friday April 17, 2020.

Marian was a member of Highland Community Church, she also attended Troy United Methodist Church and loved participating in their music and travel programs....

Apr 13, 2020

Robin M. Craig, 53, of Sorento, IL, born Sunday, April 17, 1966 in Belleville, IL and passed away on Monday, April 13, 2020 at St. John's Hospital in Springfield, IL.

Robin is survived by her husband, Scott Craig of Sorento, IL; her parents, Robert Schmerbauch of Troy, IL and Brenda (nee Robertson) Schmerbauch of Pontoon Beach, IL;...

Apr 13, 2020

Opal E. Manwaring, 97, of Trenton, IL, born Tuesday, March 13, 1923 in St. Morgan, IL and passed away peacefully on Monday, April 13, 2010 in Highland, IL.

Opal loved and cherished her family and the time spent with them. She was a devoted St. Louis Cardinal fan. Her other hobbies were reading, vegetable gardens and her...

Apr 8, 2020

Kenneth M. Walker, 85, of Alton, IL, born Monday, August 13, 1934 in Jacksonville, IL and passed away on Wednesday, April 8, 2020 at Care Center of Center Grove in Edwardsville, IL

Kenneth retired from McDonnell Douglas/Boeing. He enjoyed the river and for many years lived on his boat at Portage De Sioux living out his dream....