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Grace E. Gerstenecker

Grace E. Gerstenecker

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...

Bob T Widel

Bob T Widel

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...

Alan "Alan T" Scheyer

Alan "Alan T" Scheyer

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...

Brandon E. Lampe

Brandon E. Lampe

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...

Sondra Kay Walsh

Sondra Kay Walsh

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;...

Sandra S. Finney

Sandra S. Finney

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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Freeman M. Porter

Freeman M. Porter

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...

James J. Walsh

James J. Walsh

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...

Gerald L. Lanter

Gerald L. Lanter

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...

Dorothy M. Dearworth

Dorothy M. Dearworth

Sep 5, 2019

Dorothy M. Dearworth, 85, of Troy, IL, born Sunday, September 2, 1934 in Prairie Du Rocher, IL passed away Thursday, September 5, 2019.

Dorothy was a member of St. Jerome Catholic Church, Troy, IL. She enjoyed shopping, cooking for her family, entertaining her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Dorothy was an avid Cardinal fan "GO CARDS".

She...

Judith Faye Preast

Judith Faye Preast

Sep 3, 2019

Judith Faye (nee Wille) Preast, 74, of Midwest City, OK, born Thursday, January 25, 1945 in Highland, IL and passed away September 3, 2019 in Midwest City, OK

Judy was a graduate of McKendree College with her degree in education. She taught school in several districts including Illinois, Ohio, Germany and retiring in Washington. She was a...

Jeffrey D. Callahan

Jeffrey D. Callahan

Sep 1, 2019

Jeffrey D. Callahan, 64, of Troy, IL, born Saturday, June 4, 1955 in Moline, IL passed away on Sunday, September 1, 2019 in Maryville, IL.

Jeff was a member of Our Lord's Lutheran Church, Maryville, IL. He was a Sommelier at Porter's Steakhouse in Collinsville for 21 years and was known throughout the area as "the Wine...

Lee M. Sedlacek

Lee M. Sedlacek

Aug 29, 2019

Lee M. Sedlacek, 75, of St. Jacob, IL, born Tuesday, December 7, 1943 in Highland, IL passed away on Thursday, August 29, 2019 at Faith Countryside, Highland, IL.

Lee was a member of the Madison County Farm Bureau and the Highland Diner Club. He loved his family and enjoyed spending time with his friends.

He...

Bruce Nowlin

Bruce Nowlin

Aug 28, 2019

Bruce Nowlin, 67, of Troy, IL, born Thursday, August 14, 1952 in Vandalia, IL passed away August 28, 2019 in Freeburg, IL.

Bruce was a member of Metro Church. He retired from Truck Centers of Troy after 40 years. He loved riding his Harley Davidson Motor Cycle. Bruce also enjoyed handy work and was able to fix...

Dale Schnoeker

Dale Schnoeker

Aug 17, 2019

Dale Schnoeker, 83, of Troy, IL, born March 24, 1936 in Bremen, IL, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 17, 2019 at Eden Village, Glen Carbon, IL

Dale was a faithful member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Troy, IL where he served as head usher, Trustee and Chair of the Cemetery Committee. He served his country faithfully...

Chase Alexander

Chase Alexander

Aug 15, 2019

Chase Alexander, 3 months, born April 25, 2019 in St. Louis, MO passed away on Thursday, August 15, 2019 in St. Louis, MO

Our family wants to thank the loving, caring staff at Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital, the nurses, doctors and their teams in both nicu and picu units and especially Drs. Fiore and Webb. The staffs...

Lisa R. Matlock

Lisa R. Matlock

Aug 12, 2019

Lisa R. Matlock, 49, of Breeze, IL, born July 17, 1970 in Alton, IL passed away on Monday, August 12, 2019 at her home.

Lisa attended the Baptist Church and was a member of the Edwardsville Moose Lodge. She loved her family and enjoyed the time she was able to spend with them.

She was...

Erwin B. Schmerbauch

Erwin B. Schmerbauch

Aug 11, 2019

Erwin b. Schmerbauch, 84, of Collinsville, IL, born October 24, 1934 in Fayetteville, IL and he passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, August 11, 2019 surrounded by his loving family.

Erwin attended St. Jerome Catholic Church, Troy, IL. He enjoyed watching Cardinal Baseball, wrestling, and Nascar. Erwin was always ready for a good game of...

Mark Stephen Swift

Mark Stephen Swift

Aug 5, 2019

Mark Stephen Swift, 64, of Troy, IL, born Monday, February 21, 1955 in Mt. Vernon, IL passed away on Monday, August 5, 2019 at St. Louis University Medical Center, St. Louis, MO.

Mark attended St. Jerome Catholic Church in Troy, IL and St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Benton, IL. He enjoyed the outdoors especially when he was...

James D Laughlin

James D Laughlin

Jul 30, 2019

James D. Laughlin, 78, of Fort Myers, Florida, formerly of Troy, IL, born January 13, 1941 in Alton, IL, passed away on July 30, 2019 at his home in Florida.

Jim was the former owner Laughlin Funeral Home in Troy retiring 2008. He was a member of the 4th Degree Knights of Columbus, former Troy Fire Chief...

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