Obituary Listing

Sep 22, 2025

Judith Ann (Shields) Van Meter, 83, of Kansas City, Missouri, died September 22, 2025, in Alhambra, Illinois.

Judi was born Wednesday, October 22, 1941, in Kansas City, Mo. to Wallace and Helen (Dorrell) Shields.

She married Roy Van Meter June 12, 1965 at the Nativity of Mary Catholic Church in Independence, Mo.

She...

Sep 22, 2025

Nancy I. Webb, 65, of Fairview Heights, IL, born Monday, February 1, 1960, in St. Louis, MO and passed away onMonday, September 22, 2025, at Aspen Creek of Troy, IL.

Nancy was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, daughter and sister.

She was preceded in death by a son, Sean; and her father, Thomas Mitchell.

Sep 10, 2025

LaNora F. Scraper, 97, of Troy, IL, born Wednesday, February 22, 1928, in Sawyerville, IL and passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 10, 2025, at Evercare of Breeze in Breeze, IL.

LaNora attended the Lutheran Church.  She was very proud of being an Air Force wife and member of the American Legion Auxiliary.  She enjoyed playing Bingo...

Sep 1, 2025

LCOL Timothy J. Quinn, USAF, Retired, passed away at his home in Troy, IL, on September 1, 2025.  He was 65.  The cause of death was a cardiac event.

Tim served as a navigator of Air Force KC-135 mid-air refueling aircraft.  Following retirement from active duty in 2006 he served as a federal employee at the U.S....

Aug 23, 2025

Shelly Lin Reeves, age 59, of Troy, Illinois, passed away on August 23, 2025. She was born on October 21, 1965, in Rockford, Illinois, to Charlene L. (nee Stringham) Crane and the late Rex Crane Sr.

Shelly was known for her deep love of animals and the joy she found in caring for her pets. She also...

Aug 20, 2025

Michael D. Warren, 82, of Troy, IL, born Friday, May 7, 1943, in St. Louis, MO and passed away on Wednesday, August 20, 2025, at his home surrounded by his loving family.

Michael served his country faithfully in the United States Army during the Vietnam Conflict.  He attended SIU Carbondale and retired as a Telecommunication technician from...

Aug 14, 2025

On Thursday, August 14, 2025, Norma Maxine Opolka went home to rest at the feet of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Norma, who went by Maxine or Max to most, was born prematurely in Murray, Kentucky on Thursday, January 18, 1934, to Edward Odell Wood and Robye Ray Wood (nee Henson). The little four-pound baby was not expected...

Aug 10, 2025

Doris Gause, 85, of Edwardsville, IL, was born Monday, July 15, 1940, in Highland, IL, and passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 10, 2025, in Troy, IL.

Doris lived a life rooted in faith, hard work, and devotion to her family. She was a member of Eden Church in Edwardsville. She graduated from McCray Dewey High School...

Aug 8, 2025

Donald J. Thomas, 69, of St. Jacob, IL, born Tuesday, March 6, 1956, in Litchfield, IL and passed away on Friday, August 8, 2025, at Anderson Hospital in Maryville, IL.

Don attended St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Troy, IL.  He was an avid athlete, competing in basketball, baseball, track and football at Mt. Olive high school, and...

Jul 30, 2025

Eugene J. Orlandi, 83, of Troy, IL, born Wednesday, June 10, 1942, in Trenton, MI passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 30, 2025, at Aspen Creek of Troy surrounded by his loving family.

Eugene served his country faithfully in the United States Army serving during the Vietnam conflict.  He enjoyed tinkering on cars, being outdoors, hunting and...

Jul 20, 2025

Helen N. Tedford, 93, of Troy, IL., born Friday, on March 4, 1932, in Mt. Vernon, IL., passed away on July 20, 2025, in Glen Carbon, IL.

Helen was a devoted wife and a loving mother to 7 children, cherished grandmother to 14 Grandchildren, 16 Great-Grandchildren and 4 Great-Great Grandchildren and a dear friend to many. She...

Jul 16, 2025

Michael L. Perrine, 83, of Troy, IL, born Sunday, December 14, 1941, in Quincy, IL and passed away at his home on Wednesday, July 16, 2025.

Mike attended Troy Methodist Church in Troy, IL.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Betty Jean (nee Quincy) Perrine; his son, Eric Perrine; his parents, Lindsey R....

Jul 8, 2025

Sandra G. Bowler, 88, of Troy, IL, born Friday, March 12, 1937, in Granite City, IL and passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, July 8, 2025.

Sandra and Roger were long time faithful members of Trinity Methodist Church in Granite City, IL.  Sandra taught at Worthen Elementary in Granite City, IL.  She loved her family...

Jul 6, 2025

Glen E. Canady, 76, born Saturday, May 7, 1949, in Enfield, IL and passed away on Sunday, July 06, 2025, at Highland Health Care, Highland, IL

Glen enjoyed his family, storytelling, horseshoes and the times he spent with his buddies at the VFW hall in Troy.

He is survived by his sister, Donna Spealman of...

Jul 5, 2025

Joann McDonald, 84, of Pocahontas, IL, born Sunday, July 14, 1940, in McLeansboro, IL and passed away on Saturday July 5, 2025, at Highland Health Care in Highland, IL.

Joann was a member of Silver Creek Bible Fellowship Church in Troy, IL.  Joann loved her family and was happiest when she spent time with them.

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Jul 4, 2025

Earl Dennis "Denny" Franks, age 85, of Lebanon IL, formerly of Rittman, passed away on Friday, July 4, 2025, at 11:01 am, following a surgery to remove blockage.

Denny was born on April 24, 1940, at Wadsworth-Rittman Hospital to the late Earl "Frog" and Mildred Katherine (Kurtz) Franks, graduated from Rittman High class of 1958, and served...

Jul 2, 2025

Nelda J. Barbour, 84, of Highland, IL born Sunday, September 29, 1940, in Sweetwater, TX and passed away at her home in Highland Il on Wednesday, July 2, 2025.

Nelda was a long-time faithful member of CrossView Assembly of God Church in O'Fallon, IL.  She and Bobby loved vacationing, camping and enjoyed the times they spent traveling...

Jun 26, 2025

Virginia A. Aylsworth, 85, of Troy, IL born Saturday, December 30, 1939, in Ladysmith, WI and passed away on Thursday, June 26, 2025, in St. Louis, MO.

Virginia attended St. Jerome Catholic Church and was a member of St. Ann Sodality.  She was a member of the Beta Sigma Phi Sorority.  Virginia worked as a Radiographer for...

Jun 19, 2025

William F. "Bill" Kohl, 82, of Troy, IL, born Wednesday, April 14, 1943, in St. Louis, MO and passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 19, 2025, at his home.

Bill served his country faithfully in the United States Army.  He was a long-time member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Troy, IL where he served on the...

Jun 17, 2025

Jack A. Sockoch, 87, of Troy, IL, was born Monday, July 26, 1937, in Kingston, West Virginia and passed away on Tuesday, June 17, 2025, at his home in Troy, IL.

Jack was a devoted and loving son, husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother and friend who lived honestly and with integrity. He served his country, faithfully, in...