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Anne Duvall Romano
Aug 19, 2018
Anne Duvall Romano, also known in the Buddhist community as Gen Kelsang Dema, age 83, of O'Fallon, IL died peacefully on Sunday August 19, 2018 at her home of the past 4 ½ years at The Heritage Memory Care. Anne Duvall Romano (Harriet Anne Duvall) was born February 15, 1935 in Bremerton, WA. She was the daughter of Lt Gordon...
Jackie Dean Heil
Aug 15, 2018
Jackie D. Heil, 80, of Caseyville, IL, born August 26, 1937 in Belleville, IL, passed away on Wednesday August 15, 2018 at his home in Caseyville, IL. Jackie was an avid Cardinals baseball fan. He loved to go mushroom hunting, play cards and was hard to beat at a good game of chess. He loved his family and will be...
Michael Dean Hall
Aug 14, 2018
Michael L. Hall, 59, of Highland, IL, born December 18, 1958 in Highland Park, MI, passed away on Tuesday, August 14, 2018 at his home in Highland, IL. Michael was a good, caring person always helpful and ready to assist any time anywhere. He had a great sense of humor and was always up to tell a bad joke. He...
Dr. Bill J. Waters Dds
Aug 10, 2018
Dr. William J. "Bill" Waters, DDS, 71, of Troy, IL, born August 6, 1947 in Quincy, IL, passed away on Friday, August 10, 2018 at his home in Troy, IL. Dr. Waters owned and operated Troy Dental Care in Troy, IL, for over 33 years. He was a member of the Illinois State Dental Society. He was an avid fisherman...
Lori A. Wilkinson
Aug 10, 2018
Lori Anne Wilkinson, 53, of Edwardsville, IL, born March 16, 1965 in Fayetteville, NC, passed away on Friday, August 10, 2018 surrounded by family and friends, if not in person certainly in spirit. There were both laughter and tears at the end. Lori was a retired Letter Carrier in Highland, IL. She will be very, very greatly missed, especially by...
Larry J. Koerber
Aug 7, 2018
Retired U. S. Air Force CMSGT Larry J. Koerber, 67, of rural Troy, IL, born March 27, 1951 in Vichy, MO, departed this life on Tuesday, August 7, 2018 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Chief Master Sergeant Koerber was retired from the U.S. Air Force, with 30 years of service. He was ever thankful for the opportunity...
Judy Neal
Aug 1, 2018
Ethel M. "Judy" Neal, 97, of Belleville, IL, born May 28, 1921, in Canada, passed away peacefully on Tuesday August 1, 2018 at her home. Judy was a member of "FRIENDS" program in Troy, IL. She enjoyed traveling, and was always ready for the next adventure. She enjoyed good theatre and going to see a new movie. Judy loved her...
Gail J. Modrovsky
Jul 17, 2018
Gail J. Modrovsky, 69, of Collinsville, IL, born July 14, 1949 in Granite City, IL passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 17, 2018 at Liberty Village in Maryville, IL Gail was a member of St. Jerome Catholic Church, Troy, IL. She had a green thumb and always enjoyed working with her gardens. She loved to listen to music and dance,...
Maxine R. Flath
Jul 17, 2018
Maxine R. Flath, 93, of Troy, IL, born February, 18, 1925 in Collinsville, IL, passed away on Tuesday, July 17, 2018 at Anderson Hospital, Maryville, IL. Maxine was a long time Faithful member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Troy, IL. She was a member of the Helping Hands AND Ladies Aid. She was a member of the "FRIENDS" program and...
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...
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