Obituary Listing

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Jul 27, 2019

Lena Mae Gamblin, 98, of Belleville, IL, born Thursday, August 19, 1920 in Thackeray, IL passed away on Saturday, July 27, 2019 surrounded by her family at Memorial Hospital, Belleville, IL.

Lena Mae was a member of First United Presbyterian Church of Belleville and a past member of the Hope Church, Belleville before its closing. She retired...

Jul 27, 2019

Arthur L. Modrovsky,76, of Troy, IL, born Saturday, September 5, 1942 in East St. Louis, IL and passed away on July 27, 2019 at his home in Troy, IL.

Art was a faithful member of St. Jerome Catholic Church in Troy, IL. He retired from Burlington, Northern, Santa Fe Railroad after 32 years of service. He was...

Jul 23, 2019

Dale F. Stock, 67, of Troy, IL, born Sunday, August 12, 1951 in Troy, IL and passed away at his home on Tuesday, July 23, 2019.

Dale enjoyed a good fishing trip to the river, a cold beer and watching the St. Louis Cardinals ballgame.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Orlo and...

Jul 23, 2019

Henry E. "Hank" Robards, 79, of St. Jacob, IL, born June 23, 1940 in Tamalco, IL and passed away on Monday, July 23, 2019 at his home in St. Jacob, IL.

Hank was retired MSGT from the Air Force with 24 years of service. He was in Vietnam from 1967-68. Hank was an active 30 year member...

Jul 15, 2019

Melva Rose "Mel" Berger, nee Wegescheide, 92, of Belleville, IL, born September 20, 1926 in Belleville, IL, passed away on Monday July 15, 2019 at Cedarhurst of Shiloh, Shiloh, IL

Mel retired after 42 years of dedicated Government service as Executive Secretary to the Medical Center Commander at Scott Air space Force Base. She was a graduate...

Jul 11, 2019

Nancy R. Erb Knight, 71, of Troy, IL, born Monday, May 17, 1948 in Evanston, IL, passed away on July 11, 2019 at Barnes-Jewish Hospital, St. Louis, MO.

Nancy was a member of Troy United Methodist Church, Troy, IL.

She was preceded in death by her parents, James H. and Virginia E. (nee Smith) Erb,...

Jul 10, 2019

Ann Teresa Schrameck Taylor Florek, 90, life-long Troy resident, born August 8, 1928, in Troy, IL, daughter of J. Frederick and Anna (Feeney) Schrameck, passed away on Wednesday, July 10, 2019 at Tesson Heights Senior Living, St. Louis, MO.

Ann was a long-time faithful member of St. Jerome Catholic Church in Troy, IL, Madison County Farm Bureau,...

Jul 8, 2019

Dorothy E. Taake, 94, of Glen Carbon, IL, born May 10, 1925 and passed away on Monday, July 8, 2019 at her home in Glen Carbon, IL surrounded by her loving family.

Dorothy was a long time member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Troy, IL. She was a loving mother, and grandmother.

She was...

Jul 4, 2019

Ginger R. DeWitt, 47, of St. Jacob, IL, born Tuesday, November 16, 1971 in Belleville, IL passed away on Thursday, July 4, 2019 at her home in St. Jacob, IL

Ginger loved to play bingo especially at Lions Bingo in St. Jacob. She was a loving, wife, daughter and sister.

She was preceded in death...