Obituary Listing

Jul 3, 2019

Kevin D. Farless, 60, of Dupo, IL, born September 23, 1958 in Granite City, IL passed away on July 03, 2019 at DePaul Hospital, St. Louis, MO

Kevin was a proud father, grandfather and friend. He loved riding his Harley, fishing with his son-in-law and drinking beer with his friends. He was a member of Prophecy Charity...

Jun 29, 2019

Dorothy D. Holshouser, 89, of Troy, IL, born December 28, 1929 in Troy, IL passed away Saturday, June 29, 2019 at her home surrounded by her loving family.

Dorothy was a faithful member of St. Jerome Catholic Church and St. Ann Sodality. She worked many years for Troy Frozen Foods and retired from Central Bank in 1996...

Jun 21, 2019

Melvin T. Haney, 73, of Troy, IL, born Thursday, February 14, 1946 in Sherwood, TN, passed away on Friday, June 21, 2019 at Anderson Hospital, Maryville, IL.

Melvin was a faithful member of Copper Creek Christian Church, Maryville, Il. His passion in sports was watching wrestling. Melvin loved his family and enjoyed the times spent together.

Jun 19, 2019

Irene L. Droy, 91, of Troy, IL, born Thursday, February 2, 1928 in Collinsville, IL and passed away on Wednesday, June 19, 2019 at Anderson Hospital, Maryville, IL.

Irene was a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She had worked as a secretary for Mapco Auto Salvage and enjoyed sewing. She and her husband Robert owned and operated...

Jun 17, 2019

John Patrick "Jay" Evans, Jr. 63, of Troy, IL, born April 8, 1956 in St. Louis, MO passed away on Monday, June 17, 2019 at DePaul Health Center, Bridgeton, MO.

Jay was a graduate of Truman State University and member of Phi Kappa Theta Fraternity. He served the City of Troy for over 23 starting with the...

Jun 14, 2019

Gwain E. Marron, 61, of Caseyville, IL, born Sunday, November 3, 1957 in St. Louis, MO and passed on Friday, June 14, 2019 at his home in Caseyville, IL surrounded by his loving family.

Gwain attended Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Collinsville. He played Keyboard and drums with the bands Vinnie and the Orphans and...

Jun 13, 2019

Patricia L. "Pat" Orr Zahn Mayfield, 67, of Caseyville, IL, born Saturday, December 15, 1951 in East St. Louis, IL, passed away on Thursday, June 13, 2019 at Memorial Hospital, Belleville, IL.

Patricia had many interests to name a few, cooking, baking, camping, watching Hallmark movies, Star Trek, putting puzzles together and was an avid Farmville gamer....

Jun 10, 2019

Anna Pauline (Robinson) Hayden, 91, passed away peacefully following a brief hospice stay, surrounded by family, on Monday, June 10, 2019 at Anderson Hospital in Maryville.

Anna, the daughter of the late Mary Magdalene Lenear, nee Ray, and Tommy Robinson, was born on February 11, 1928 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. She was raised by her mother and stepfather...

May 30, 2019

Samuel "Sam" A. Caldwell III, 81, of Chesterfield, MO, born Tuesday, April 26, 1938 in Columbus, OH and passed away on Thursday, May 30, 2019 at Cedarhurst of Edwardsville, IL.

Sam was preceded in death by his wife Jacqueline (nee Brockman) Caldwell; and his parents, Samuel A. II and Mildred (nee Hancock) Caldwell.

Surviving are...

May 27, 2019

Robert "Bob" Willmann, 83, of St. Jacob, IL, born Monday, November 11, 1935 in Highland, IL passed away at his home on Monday, May 27, 2019.

Bob worked at Bergman-Taylor for over 40 years and also helped out on the Taylor farms. He and Sandy also worked at the St. Jacob Community Center for many years.

May 16, 2019

Marguerite Ann Pierce, 78, of St. Jacob, IL, born Sunday, January 26, 1941 in Granite City, IL, passed away on Thursday May 16, 2019 at her home surrounded by her loving family.

Marguerite graduated from Granite City High school and went to work for Mercantile Trust where she met and fell in love with Martin Frank Pierce...

May 12, 2019

Donald E. Nihiser, 77, of Highland, IL entered into rest on May 12, 2019 at St. Joseph's Hospital, ST. Charles, MO

He was born on September 19, 1941 in Decatur, IL to Lewis Nihiser Jr. and A. Maxine (nee Rich) Nihiser Oberdalhoff. He grew up in Pocahontas and graduated from Highland High School in 1959. Before and...

May 6, 2019

Peggy Sue Penrod, 79, of Troy, IL, born Thursday,05 July 06, 1939 in Vienna, IL, passed away on Monday, May 06, 2019 at Anderson Hospital, Maryville, IL.

Peggy was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She and James ran their trucking business from 1973 to 1998.

She was preceded in death by her son...

May 6, 2019

Charles E. Bequette Sr., 53, of East Carondelet, IL, born Friday, April 8, 1966 in East St. Louis, IL passed away on Monday May 6, 2019 in Troy, IL.

Charles was a member of Signal Hill Lutheran Church, Belleville, IL. He was a huge St. Louis Blues Fan.

Charles was preceded in death by his...

Apr 29, 2019

Sharon A. Lancenese, 74, of Edwardsville, IL, born Friday, January 5, 1945 in Oakland, CA and passed away on Monday, April 29, 2019 at Anderson Hospital, Maryville, IL.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Paul Lancenese; and daughter, Lori Wilkinson.

Surviving are her children, David (Deanna) Wilkinson of Las Cruces, NM and Janet...

Apr 14, 2019

Roy V. Glasscock Jr. 82, of Collinsville, IL, born October 19, 1936 in St. Louis, MO, passed away on Sunday, April 14, 2019 at Anderson Hospital in Maryville, IL.

Roy was a faithful member and Deacon of Bethel Baptist Church in Troy, IL. Roy served as a photographer in the US Navy from 1954 to 1957. Afterward,...

Apr 4, 2019

Brett A. Korves, 30, of St. Jacob, IL, born March 9, 1989 in Belleville, IL, passed away on Thursday, April 4, 2019 in St. Louis, MO.

Brett #25 The Kid Korves was the Track Champion of Belle-Clair Race Track for 2018 and member of AARA. He was a third generation and 10 year veteran of the Swansea...

Apr 1, 2019

B. Elizabeth Beam, 91, of Troy, IL, born Thursday, February 16, 1928 in Boone, NC, passed surrounded by her family on Monday, April 1, 2019 at Highland Health Care Center, Highland, IL.

Elizabeth attended Bethel Baptist Church, Troy, IL. She was a Cardinal baseball fan and enjoyed her bingo games. She loved her family and cherished anytime...

Mar 28, 2019

Thomas J. May, 36, of Belleville, IL, born September 5, 1982 in Phoenix, AZ, passed away on Thursday, March 28, 2019 at his home in Belleville, IL.

Thomas attended St. Jerome Catholic Church in Troy, IL. He loved his family and enjoyed going places and spending time with his children. He enjoyed all sports and was a...

Mar 25, 2019

Donald L. Akridge, 71, of Troy, IL, formerly of Fairview Heights, IL, born July 2, 1947 in East St. Louis, IL, passed away peacefully at his home on March 25, 2019 surrounded by his loving family.

Don was a member of Troy United Methodist church, Troy, IL. He retired as a Maintenance Supervisor from Shell/Conoco Oil. He...