Obituary Listing

Dec 11, 2018

Harlan E. "Harley" Kirsch, 82, of St. Jacob, IL died Tuesday, December 11, 2018 at his home in St. Jacob, IL.

He was born January 9, 1936 at St. Joseph's Hospital, Highland, IL to Walter and Mildred (nee Schoeck) Kirsch.

Harley attended St. Jacob High School and then served with the US Navy. After serving...

Dec 9, 2018

Sometimes the world's kindest and most generous people leave the rest of us all too soon. Such was the case on Sunday, December 9, 2018 when Jeanette (née: Ebl) Gindler joined her heavenly family. A resident of Troy, IL most of her life, Jeanette, born on September 27, 1942, was the oldest of three children born to Michael and...

Dec 7, 2018

Leona Florek of Maryville, IL, passed away peacefully of natural causes at Liberty Village on December 7, 2018.

Leona was born in East. St. Louis on March 6, 1925 to Josephine and Joseph Florek. After graduating from high school, she began working for Kraft Foods/Sealtest Dairy in St. Louis. Later in her career, she accepted a position...

Dec 3, 2018

Frances Lancaster, 95, of Troy, IL, born April 10, 1923 in Centerville, IL, passed away on Monday, December 3, 2018 surrounded by her loving family at Morning Side of Troy. Frances worked for the Triad School District for many years in the cafeteria as a cook. She loved reading and crafting in her spare time. Most of all she enjoyed...

Dec 1, 2018

Kelsey M. Johnson, 24, of Troy, IL, born February 15, 1994 in Stockbridge, GA, passed suddenly on Saturday, December 1, 2018 at Belleville Memorial Hospital, Belleville, IL. Kelsey was a graduate of Belleville East High School Class of 2012. She loved and was loved by her family and will be missed by all who knew her. She was preceded...

Nov 30, 2018

Walter Ellis "Bud" Gaultney Jr., 88, of St. Jacob, IL, born October 31, 1930 in Edwardsville, IL, passed away on Friday, November 30, 2018, at Anderson Hospital, Maryville, IL Bud was a member of Hope Lutheran Church in Highland, IL, faithfully and honorably served his country in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict. Bud was a graduated from...

Nov 17, 2018

Kevin Patrick McDonald, 60, of Troy, IL born September 28, 1958 in Evansville, IN and passed away of Saturday, November 17, 2018 at his home in Troy, IL. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ernest G. and Frances Wilma (nee Hayden) McDonald; brother-in-law, Tim Moore. Surviving are his brother, Mike (Vickie) McDonald of Troy, IL; sister, Kathleen Moore...

Nov 14, 2018

Alma L. Myracle, 88, of Edwardsville, IL, born April 8, 1930 in Edwardsville, IL, passed away on Wednesday, November 14, 2018 at Eden Village, Glen Carbon, IL. Alma attended Unity Baptist Church in Granite City, IL. She enjoyed collecting and restoring antiques, RV touring around the country, and winters in Florida. She was a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She...

Nov 13, 2018

Ray Lane Jordan-Lochmann, 5 months, born May 27, 2018 in Maryville, IL, passed suddenly November 13, 2018 at Alton Memorial Hospital, Alton, IL. Preceded in death by his great-grandparents, John and Donna Lane, Raynell Sejkora, and Herb Lochmann. Surviving are his parents, Kaitlyn Marie Lochmann of Alton, Il and Bruce Lester Jordan of Prescot, AZ; brother, Sebastian McGiffen; sister, Sophia...

Nov 6, 2018

Melvin W. Riebold, 84, of St. Jacob, IL, born January 2, 1934 in Lebanon, IL passed surrounded by his family on Tuesday, November 6, 2018 at Faith Country Side, Highland, IL. Melvin was a member of St. James Catholic Church in St. Jacob for over 30 years, transferring to St. Paul's Catholic Church, Highland, IL.  He attended Black Jack grade...

Oct 29, 2018

Joshua E. Licklider, 29, of Mt. Olive, IL, born October 25, 1989 in St. Louis, MO, passed away at Gateway Regional Hospital in Granite City, IL on Monday, October 29, 2018. Josh was a loving Son, Grandson, brother, uncle and friend. He was presceded in death by his mother, Alma Lou (nee Johnson) Licklider; grandparents, Jack and Johnnie Lou (nee...

Oct 23, 2018

Charles "Tom" Caraker, former Troy Mayor, 73 of Troy, IL, born November 23, 1944 in Du Quoin, IL, passed at home, peacefully surrounded by his family on Tuesday, October 23, 2018. Tom was the former President and owner of Flo-Systems, Inc. He was a graduate of Du Quoin High School and Southern Illinois University's School of Environmental Technology with an...

Oct 23, 2018

Paul Coleman, age 64, died at Memorial Hospital in Belleville, Illinois, on Tuesday October 23, 2018. The cause was cardiac arrest. Born September 16, 1954, in Belleville, Illinois. Paul was the fifth child of Joe and Margie Coleman. Paul was an all-state football player at Belleville West High School, earning a football scholarship to attend Western Illinois University. While at...

Oct 17, 2018

Karen Kay Little, 53, of Troy, IL, born December 26, 1964 in St. Louis, MO and passed away on Wednesday, October 17, 2018 at St. Louis University Medical Center. Karen was an active member of Bethel Baptist Church, Vacation Bible School, AWANA, MOPS and the Baptist Women's Association. She was a graduate of Missouri Baptist Nursing Program and was a...

Oct 17, 2018

Sandra L. "Sandy" Heim-Schleper, 66, of Highland, IL, born March 19, 1952 in Highland, IL and passed away on Wednesday, October 17, 2018 at St. Elizabeth's Hospital, O'Fallon, IL. Sandy worked several jobs throughout her career, she was the Village Clerk for Grantfork, IL, waitressed at Amman's Restaurant, Seamstress at Todd/Aramark Uniforms, Highland Health Care, St. Joseph's Hospital Dietary Department...

Oct 15, 2018

Frances R. Cunningham, 82, of Manteno, IL, formerly of Troy, IL, born May 5, 1936 in Los Angeles, CA and passed away in Beecher, IL on October 15, 2018. She was preceded in death by her husband, Orville M. Cunningham; son, Craig Cunningham; parents, Charles Jr. and Agnes (nee Reich) Peat; brothers, Charles Peat III and Ronald Peat. Surviving are...

Sep 26, 2018

Anita L. Ebl, 65, of Troy, IL, born August 28, 1953 in Fort Campbell, KY, passed away on Wednesday, September 26, 2018 at Anderson Hospital, Maryville, IL Anita had several jobs in her career, working for the State of IL in the hearing and sight department, and as a hairdresser at the New You Salon in Maryville, but her favorite...

Sep 14, 2018

Timothy L. Cory, 51, of St. Jacob, IL, born July 20, 1967 in Highland, IL, passed suddenly on Friday, September 14, 2018 at St. Louis University Medical Center, St. Louis, MO. Timothy enjoyed working on cars. He was always up for a good time and loved his family. He was preceded in death by his mother, Gloria Faye (nee Frey)...

Sep 8, 2018

Gary J. Metze, 59, of Troy, IL, born May 21, 1959 in Belleville, IL, passed, suddenly Saturday, September 8, 2018. Gary was an entertainer, he loved singing with his father and his son. He was a member of "Keep The Change," his high school garage band for over 40 years, Black Tie Affair and Gateway Quartet. Gary was a graduate...

Aug 26, 2018

Garrell Payne Price, 64, Of Highland, IL, born April 24, 1954 in East St. Louis, IL passed away Sunday, August 26, 2018 at Anderson Hospital in Maryville, IL. Garrell was a member of the St. Clair County Anglers Association and enjoyed anytime he could spend fishing. He enjoyed all sports and was an avid Cardinals fan. He was known to...