Obituary Listing

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...

Jun 16, 2025

Kevin J. Trepka, 72, of Troy, IL, born Thursday, November 6, 1952, in St. Louis, MO and passed away on Monday, June 16, 2025, at his home in Troy, IL.

Kevin was a loving husband, father and grandfather enjoying all the times spent together.  He was a Boy Scout Leader for over 10 years.  He enjoyed listening...

Jun 3, 2025

Jacquelyn Belle Rucker, 23, of St. Jacob, IL, born Wednesday, February 27, 2002, in Maryville, IL and passed on Tuesday, June 3, 2025.

With profound sorrow, we announce the passing of Jacquelyn Belle Rucker, age 23, who left us far too soon. Born in Maryville, Illinois, and raised in St. Jacob, Jacquelyn brought light, laughter, and love...

Jun 2, 2025

Jon Maxwell Rhodes Sr., 85, of Troy, IL, born Tuesday, May 14, 1940, in St. Louis, MO and passed away peacefully on Monday, June 2, 2025, at his home in Troy.

Jon was a faithful active member of Living Church of God in St. Louis, MO.  His passion and work were restoring classic English cars.  His classic...

May 31, 2025

Fred A. Isenberg, 78, of Troy, IL, born Friday, October 25, 1946, in St. Louis, MO and passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, May 31, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.

Fred attended St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Troy, IL.  He was a member of the Laborers Local 110.  Fred was a member of Ainad...

May 18, 2025

April K. Deatherage, 76, of Marine, IL, born Friday, July 23, 1948, in East St. Louis, IL and passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 18, 2025, at Anderson Hospital, Maryville, IL.

April was a faithful member of St. Elizabeth's Catholic Church in Marine, IL.  She enjoyed food and was a great chef especially when she was making...

May 2, 2025

Thomas W. Bankston, 88, of Troy, IL formerly of Bettendorf, IA, born Friday, January 15, 1937, in Holland, MO and passed away peacefully on Friday, May 2, 2025, at Litchfield Hospice and Rehab Center, Litchfield, IL.

Thomas served his country faithfully in the United States Navy during the Vietnam Conflict.  He retired from Case Heavy Equipment as...

Apr 26, 2025

Dorothea E. Buchanan, 77, of St. Jacob, IL, born Sunday, April 27, 1947, in East St. Louis, IL, peacefully ended her earthly journey on Saturday, April 26, 2025, at her home, surrounded by the love of her family.

Dorothea was a faithful member of Bethel Baptist Church in Troy, IL. She retired from Triad Schools after many...

Apr 25, 2025

Brenden Dale Huelsmann, 30, of Troy, IL born Wednesday, November 23, 1994, in Maryville, IL and passed away on Friday, April 25, 2025, at St. Louis University Medical Center.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Francis and Florence (nee Timmerman) Huelsmann and Terry and Pat (nee O'Malley) Singler.

Brenden is deeply loved and...

Apr 23, 2025

Marilyn Joyce Goodin Johnson, known as ReJoyce to her friends, entered into the arms of her Savior at the age of 89 on April 23, 2025. She was born to James Randall and Lorraine (Biggs) Goodin on June 12, 1935, in Granite City, Illinois. Joyce was only two years old when her father passed away, and her mother remarried...

Apr 20, 2025

Vickie J. Estes, 64, of Troy, IL, born Tuesday, November 15, 1960, in Staunton, IL and passed away on Sunday, April 20, 2025, at her home surrounded by her loving family.

Vickie was a member of Friedens United Church of Christ, Troy, IL.

She was preceded in death by her son, Jeffrey Scott "Scotty" Estes;...

Apr 19, 2025

William James Walsh Sr., 77 of Troy, IL, born, Sunday, May 11, 1947, in East St. Louis, IL and passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 19, 2025, at St. Louis University Medical Center after a brief illness.

William and Debbie owned and operated 5 Star Billiards in Troy for 18 years.  He worked for Grey Hound Bus...

Apr 10, 2025

Karen A. Shaw, 75, of Troy, IL born Tuesday, May 3, 1949, in East St. Louis, IL and passed away on Thursday, April 10, 2025, at Anderson Hospital, Maryville, IL.

Karen was a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Verl and Betty (nee Johnson) Engel.

Surviving...

Apr 7, 2025

Carol Kay Schmitt (nee Frutiger), age 83, of Highland, IL (formerly of St. Jacob, IL) passed away peacefully on April 7, 2025, at Evelyn's House Hospice Care in Creve Coeur, MO.  Carol was born on April 19, 1941, in Highland, IL, the daughter of Elam L. and Lila C. (nee Frey) Frutiger.

Carol graduated with the last...

Mar 31, 2025

Gary P. Liniger, 81, of Troy, IL, born Monday, October 18, 1943, in East St. Louis, IL and passed away peacefully at Eden Village on Monday, March 31, 2025.

Gary retired from Labor Local 44, Collinsville, IL.  He enjoyed Camping, fishing, hunting and the Corvette Club.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary...

Mar 24, 2025

Gregory S. "Greg" Eaton, 65, of Troy, IL, born Thursday, August 27, 1959, in East St. Louis, IL and passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, March 24, 2025, surrounded by his family.

Greg graduated from Ranken Technical School and started his own Eaton Heating and Cooling and retired after 24 years of service to the...

Mar 24, 2025

Sue Hanks, 87, of Troy, IL, born Saturday, March 5, 1938, in Union City, TN and passed away peacefully on Monday, March 24, 2025, at St Louis University Medical Center, St. Louis, MO.

Sue was a long-time very active member of Friedens United Church of Christ in Troy, serving on many committees, church board, the Women's Guild,...