Obituary Listing

Nov 22, 2019

James P. "Jim" Meadows, 76, of Marine, IL, born Thursday, October 21, 1943 in East St. Louis, IL and passed peacefully on Friday, November 22, 2019 St. Elizabeth's Hospital in O'Fallon, IL.

Jim was very active member of Bussong-Mersinger American Legion Post 665, St. Jacob, IL, he also was a dedicated member of the St. Jacob Lions...

Nov 18, 2019

Joan Carol Durley, nee Ellis, 86, of Maryville, IL, born March 13, 1933 in Washington, DC, and passed away peacefully on November 18, 2019 at Liberty Village, Maryville, IL.

Joan was preceded in death by her husband William Durley, Sr.; her children, William A. Durley Jr. and Paula Hagarty; a brother, John Ellis.

Surviving are...

Nov 16, 2019

Donald R. Farris, 76, of Maryville, IL and formerly of Mt. Vernon, passed away on Saturday, November 16, 2019 at Eden Village Care Center, Glen Carbon, IL.

Donald was a faithful member of St. Jerome Catholic Church, Troy, IL. He retired from St. Louis Parking Company. Donald was an avid St. Louis Cardinals Fan and Chicago Bears...

Nov 4, 2019

Rodney R. Damm Sr., 62, of Troy, IL, born Monday, July 29, 1957 in Jerseyville, IL and passed away on Monday, November 4, 2019 at Anderson Hospital in Maryville, IL.

Rodney was a family man and loved to go camping, fishing and hunting.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Patricia (Conner) Damm Cameron;...

Nov 1, 2019

Howard James Hillard, 67, of Troy, IL, born Sunday, January 6, 1952 in Cincinnati, OH and passed away at his home in Troy, IL on Friday, November 1, 2019 surrounded by his loving family.

Howard loved his family especially his grandchildren. He was the go to person when you needed something fixed. He was a retired auto...

Oct 29, 2019

Reese Robin Sczurko, infant daughter of Aaron P. and Lauren A. (nee Radliff) Sczurko of St. Jacob, IL. Born October 28, 2019 in St. Louis, MO and passed in her parents arms on October 29, 2019.

Reese was preceded in death by her grandfather, Ron Sczurko and great grandfather, Ray Radliff.

She is survived by...

Oct 28, 2019

Michael Mattea, 64, of St. Jacob, IL, born Tuesday, June 7, 1955 in East St. Louis, IL and passed away at his home in St. Jacob on Monday, October 28, 2019 surrounded by his family.

Michael was a faithful member of St. Jerome Catholic Church in Troy, IL. He enjoyed listening to and playing music and was...

Oct 26, 2019

Amy Jo Horner Hunsche, 54, of Collinsville, IL, born Thursday, November 19, 1964 in Belleville, IL and passed away on Saturday, October 26, 2019 at Anderson Hospital, Maryville, IL.

Amy was a faithful member of Lifepoint Church in Collinsville, IL. She loved crafting and was very proud of the needle point picture of a B-29 bomber she...

Oct 15, 2019

Carol J. Cottingham, 79, of Collinsville, IL, born Monday, February 26, 1940 in Detroit, MI and passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 15, 2019 at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, MO.

Carol was preceded in death by her parents, Jack Louis and Mildred (nee McQueen) Walker, and brother Jerry Walker.

Surviving are her husband of...

Oct 7, 2019

Virginia McReaken, 84, of Godfrey, IL, born April 17, 1935 in Greenville, IL and passed from this life peacefully on Monday, October 7, 2019 at St. Anthony's Medical Center in Alton, IL.

Virginia loved her family and enjoyed the time she spent with them. She was a high school teacher and home maker most her life. She...

Oct 4, 2019

Danny W. Jamerson, 69, of Collinsville, IL, born Friday, June 23, 1950 in Gideon, MO and passed away on Friday, October 4, 2019 at Anderson Hospital in Maryville, IL.

Danny was a past member of Plumbers Local 360.  He enjoyed being outdoors, hunting mushrooms, arrow heads, gardening and selling his vegetable that he grew, reading books and...

Oct 3, 2019

Grace E. Gerstenecker, 83, of Troy, IL, born Sunday, June 14, 1936 in Highland, IL passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 3, 2019 in Maryville, IL.

Grace attended school in Troy, IL and graduated from McCray-Dewey High School. She worked at Jakels in Highland, Illinois for 35 years. She was a long time member of the Presbyterian...

Sep 30, 2019

Bob T. Widel, 66, of Troy, IL, born Friday, July 17, 1953 in St. Louis, MO and passed away on Monday, September 30, 2019 at his home in Troy, IL.

Bob was a true believer and Christian in faith. He graduated from Freeburg High School and enjoyed watching old movies, and old movie trivia. Bob had a...

Sep 29, 2019

Alan "Alan T" Scheyer, 66, of Troy, IL, born Friday, June 19, 1953 in Highland, IL passed away on Sunday, September 29, 2019 surrounded by his family at his home in Troy, IL.

Alan served his Country in the United State Navy. He was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Troy, IL, and the American Legion...

Sep 28, 2019

Brandon E. Lampe, 35, of Dickinson, TX, born Thursday, December 29, 1983 in Galveston, TX passed away on September 28, 2019 at Mainland medical Center, Dickinson, TX.

Brandon loved his daughter, Patience with all his heart. He loved his big family, playing music, guitar, drums and singing. He enjoyed fishing trips with his dad and grandpa, camping...

Sep 25, 2019

Sondra Kay Walsh, 62, of Highland, IL, born Thursday, January 24, 1957 in Granite City, IL and passed away on Wednesday, September 25, 2019 at her home in Highland, IL.

Sondra loved her family and the time they spent together.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Otis B. and Marie (nee Meyer) Farless;...

Sep 21, 2019

Sandra S. Finney, 80, of Collinsville, IL, born Saturday, January 21, 1939 in St. Louis, MO and passed away on Saturday, September 21, 2019 at her home in Collinsville, IL.

Sandra was loving, caring, fun and kind hearted who spent her life caring for others. She loved her family, her fur babies and playing bingo.

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Sep 15, 2019

Freeman M. Porter, 95, of Troy, IL, born Monday, April 3, 1924 in Troy, IL passed away on Sunday, September 15, 2019 surrounded by his family.

Freeman was a WWII veteran serving with the United States Army. He was a member of Friedens United Church of Christ, Troy, IL, American Legion Post # 708 Troy, IL and...

Sep 13, 2019

James J. Walsh, 91, of Troy, IL, born Monday, May 21, 1928 in East St. Louis, IL and passed away on Friday, September 13, 2019 at Anderson Hospital, Maryville, IL.

James retired from Mallinkrodt Chemical Works in St. Louis, MO, after 30 years of service. He was a member of the United States Navy serving from 1946...

Sep 12, 2019

Gerald L. Lanter, 82, of St. Jacob, IL, born Sunday, November 15, 1936 in Gary, IN and passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 12, 2019 at Edwardsville Nursing and Rehab, Edwardsville, IL.

Gerald was a member of St. James Catholic Church, St. Jacob, IL where he served as a lector and worked many church picnics through the...