Curtis B. Reckmann
Jul 6, 2018
Curtis B. Reckmann, 61, of Maryville, IL, born August 26, 1956 in Highland, IL, passed away July 6, 2018 at his home in Maryville, IL. Curtis enjoyed NASCAR, St. Louis Cardinals, Bowling and fishing. He loved his family and the time he spent with them especially his grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father, Clarence Reckmann. Surviving are...
Charles S. Creath
Jul 4, 2018
Charles S. Creath, 63, of Alhambra, IL, born December 30, 1954 in Granite City, IL, passed away on Wednesday, July 4, 2018 at St. Joseph's Hospital, Highland, IL. Charles was a retired carpenter with local # 417. He enjoyed fishing, mushroom hunting, camping, using the metal detector. Charles enjoyed the time he spent with his children and grandchildren. He was...
Shirley M. Walters
Jun 26, 2018
Shirley M. Walters, 87, of Troy, IL, born June 28, 1930 in Belleville, IL passed away June 26, 2018 at Anderson Hospital, Maryville, IL Shirley attended St. Jerome Catholic Church. She loved her family and enjoyed when she was able to spend any time with them. She was preceded in death by her husband, Everett Conrad Amos Jr.; children, Danny...
Charles J Kempker
Jun 25, 2018
Retired United States Air Force CMsgt, Charles J. Kempker, 59, of Troy, IL, born November 19, 1958, in Tuscumbia, MO, passed away surrounded by his loving family on Monday, June 25, 2018, at his home. Charles was a member of St. Jerome Catholic Church in Troy, IL. He retired from the United States Air Force with 26 years and 6...
Elizabeth M. Powell
Jun 22, 2018
Elizabeth M. Powell, 79, of Troy, IL, born August 31, 1938 in Jacksonville, FL, passed away on Friday, June 22, 2018 at Barnes Jewish Hospital, St. Louis, MO. Elizabeth was a member of the Church of the Brethren of Jacksonville, FL. She enjoyed nature, growing flowers and bird watching, but most of all she loved her family. She was preceded...
Donald "Don" Brendel
Jun 21, 2018
Donald Lee "Don" Brendel, 79, of Troy, IL, born July 17, 1938 in St. Louis, MO, passed away Thursday, June 21, 2018, surrounded by his family at Highland Health Care Center. Don was a member of Friedens United Church of Christ. He served his country faithfully in the Navy. Don was a member of the IBEW St. Louis Local Union...
Joan L. Forte
Jun 17, 2018
Joan L. Forte, 81 of Troy, IL, born August 28, 1936 in Maryville, IL passed away peacefully Monday, June 17, 2018 at her home in Troy, IL Joan was a fun loving soul who enjoyed travel and a great restaurant. She was a member of the Collinsville Auxiliary VFW Post 5691 and "FRIENDS". She loved her family and any time...
Earnest H. Huffman
Jun 17, 2018
Earnest Huitt Huffman, 86, of Collinsville, IL, born May 31, 1932 in Caledonia, MS, passed away on Sunday, June 17, 2018 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Earnest was preceded in death by his daughter, Jena Hill; parents, Curtis W. and Ollie Mae (nee Atkins) Huffman; sister, Shirley Huffman; step-mother, Mary Huffman. Surviving are his loving wife,...
Elizabeth Jean Hook
Jun 10, 2018
Elizabeth Jean Hook, 91, of Royal Center passed away June 10, 2018 at Parkway Gardens in Fairview Heights, Illinois. Born September 10, 1926 in Royal Center, Indiana, she was the daughter of the late Ralph Goodwin and Evelyn Margueite, nee Behny, Barr. She was filled with pride, passion and protection for her family, her heritage and the farm she grew...
Earl "Pete" Ritter
Jun 4, 2018
Earl L. "Pete" Ritter, 81, of St. Jacob, IL, born March 5, 1937 in Highland, IL passed away Monday, June 4, 2018 at Faith Country Side, Highland, IL Earl was a long time member of St. Jacob United Church of Christ, St. Jacob Volunteer Fire Department retired with 20 years of service (1991). He was raised on the family farm...
Anna Marie Deakos
May 24, 2018
Anna Marie Deakos, 76, of Troy, IL, born November 14, 1941 in Grodetz, Yugoslavia, passed away on Thursday, May 24, 2018 at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis. Anna Marie and Louis have lived in the Troy area over 40 years and were members of St. Jerome Catholic Church in Troy. Anna Marie loved to garden and bake and any activity...
Ralph E. Edwards
May 6, 2018
Ralph E. Edwards, 69, of St. Jacob, IL, born December 9, 1948 in Doniphan, MO and passed at his home surrounded by his family on Sunday, May 6, 2018. Ralph was employed by Granite City Steel and was also on the Fire Department at the Steel Factory. He was a member of Eagles of Collinsville and the Lions Club of...
Frank L. Becker
May 5, 2018
Frank L. Becker, 60, of St. Jacob, IL, born January 20, 1958 in St. Louis, MO and passed away surrounded by his family on Saturday, May 5, 2018 at Faith Country Side in Highland, IL. Frank owned and operated Becker Prop Shop, St. Jacob, IL since 1987. He retired from Proctor and Gamble after 26 years of service as a...
Rebecca Lynn Knapp
May 4, 2018
Rebecca Lynn Knapp, 56 of Collinsville, IL, born March 6, 1962 in Saganaw, MI passed away Friday, May 4, 2018 at Anderson Hospital, Maryville, IL. Rebecca was preceded in death by her parents, Eugene R. and Charlotte A. (nee Smith) Knapp; brothers Eric and Alan Knapp. Surviving are her daughter Charlene "Charli" Stunkard of Collinsville, IL; grandchildren, Rebecca Mitchell, Elijah...
Muriel A. Pfau
May 1, 2018
Muriel A. Pfau, 93, of Troy, IL, born June 28, 1924, in Brooklyn, NY, passed away May 1, 2018 at her home in Troy, IL. Muriel was a faithful member of St. Jerome Catholic Church, St. Ann's Sodality and the Columbiaettes of Long Island, NY. Her family and friends always came first in her life. Muriel enjoyed playing pinochle, all...
Verla M. Moravec
Apr 25, 2018
Verla Mae Moravec, 87, of Troy, IL, born September 15, 1930 in Troy, IL and passed away Wednesday, April 25, 2018 at Anderson Hospital, Maryville, IL. Verla was a life long resident of Troy and was a member of Troy United Methodist Church. She retired from Schnuck's Grocery/Restaurant department. Verla enjoyed working on puzzles, word find games, playing cards and...
Mary Beth Mcewen
Apr 17, 2018
Mary Beth McEwen, 54, of Troy, IL, born December 05, 1963 in East St. Louis, IL, passed away on Tuesday April 17, 2018 at her home in Troy, IL. Mary Beth was a care giver working as a Registered Nurse caring and healing others. She loved her family especially her grandchildren, her moto was "Maw Maw is my name and...
Dennis M. Odom
Apr 15, 2018
Dennis M. Odom, 65, of Herndon, KY, born January 17, 1953 in East St. Louis, IL, passed away on Sunday, April 15, 2018 at his home in Herndon, Kentucky. Dennis served his country faithfully in the United States Army during the Vietnam Conflict. He was preceded in death by his wife, Emmajean K. (nee Miller) Odom; daughter, Cameo Marie Odom;...
Margaret Platz Smith
Apr 15, 2018
Margaret Anna Platz-Smith, 97, of Troy, IL, born October 31, 1920 in O'Fallon, IL, passed away on Sunday, April 15, 2018 at Memorial Hospital, Belleville, IL. Margaret was a long time faithful member of St. Jerome Catholic Church, Troy, IL. She had many jobs during her long life, Housekeeper at the Pleasant View TB Sanatorium in Fairview Heights, IL, worked...
Eugene F. Blink
Apr 10, 2018
Retired U.S. Air Force SMSgt. Eugene F. Blink Sr., 85, of Troy, IL, born July 9, 1933, in Fulton, IL, passed away on Tuesday April 10, 2018, at St. Louis University Medical Center, St. Louis, MO. Gene was a long time member of St. Jerome Catholic Church, Troy, IL, and Charter member of the Knights of Columbus Council 9266, Troy,...
