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,...
John T. Astrauskas
Apr 8, 2018
John T. Astrauskas, 90, of Troy, IL, born May 26, 1927 in Collinsville, IL, passed away Sunday, April 8, 2018 at Stillwater Senior Living in Edwardsville, IL. John was a faithful member of St. Jerome Catholic Church and a member of the Knights of Columbus Council #9266, Troy, IL. He served his Country in the United States Army during WWII....
Patricia Anne Schuito
Apr 1, 2018
Patricia Anne Schuito, 50, of Collinsville, IL, born November 19, 1967 in Milton, FL, passed away April 1, 2018 in Collinsville, IL. She worked many years as a manager of Taco Bell and then moved to Irvine, CA where she retired from Taco Bell Corporate Offices. Patricia Loved and was loved by her family and friends. Patricia is survived by...
Joan Fox
Mar 18, 2018
Joan Fox, 89, of Troy, IL, born October 25, 1928 in Troy, IL passed away surrounded by her family on Sunday March 18, 2018 at Faith Country Side Care Center, Highland, IL. Joan was a life long resident of Troy and a faithful member of Troy United Methodist Church. She retired from Madison County Animal Control. She loved and was...
Delmar A. Meier
Mar 7, 2018
Delmar A. Meier, born Feb. 7, 1932, in Troy, IL, died Wednesday, March 7, 2018 at Anderson Hospital. Delmar was a dairy farmer, grain farmer, lived on the same farm all of his life. He enjoyed bowling, horseshoe, golf, and he and Verona belonged to the same pinochle card club for 46 years at present they played in an euchre...
Raymond A. Poletti
Mar 7, 2018
Raymond A. Poletti, 95, of Troy, IL, born June 19, 1922 in Collinsville, IL, passed away on Wednesday, March 7, 2018 surrounded by his loving family at his home in Troy, IL. Raymond faithfully served his country in the United Stated Army during WWII. He was a member of St. Jerome Catholic Church since 1954. Raymond was a career farmer...
William T. Porter
Mar 5, 2018
William T. Porter, 77, of St. Jacob, IL, born September 11, 1940 in Highland, IL, passed away on Monday March 5, 2018 at St. Luke's Hospital, St. Louis, MO. Bill attended St. Jacob United Church of Christ, St. Jacob, IL. He was a retired from St. Jacob Volunteer Fire Department. In his younger days he was known as "Wild Bill"...
Francis "Frank" Florek
Mar 1, 2018
Francis "Frank" Florek, 81, of Troy, IL, born March 25, 1936, in Washington Park, IL, passed away peacefully at his home, Thursday March 1, 2018, surrounded by his family and friends. Frank graduated from Assumption High School, and went to work for the National Lead Company in Granite City, then Mobil Oil and Sears prior to retirement. Frank enjoyed spending...
Gail A. Rieger
Feb 24, 2018
Gail A. Rieger, 65, of Troy, IL, born September 2, 1952 in Belleville, IL passed away Saturday February 24, 2018 at her home surrounded by her family. Gail owned and operated Rita Maries Flower Shop for many years. Those who knew her will know she was a free spirit and hippy at heart, she had an infectious laugh and a...
William L. Outten
Feb 23, 2018
William L. Outten, 67, of Troy, IL, born February 18, 1951 in Sparta, IL., passed away on Friday February 23, 2018 , at Cedarhurst of Collinsville, surrounded by loved ones. After graduating from Nashville High School in 1969, William continued his education, graduating from SIUC with his Masters Degree. He taught Vocational Education in both Albion and Sparta School Districts....
Madge Galeener Cockrum
Feb 19, 2018
Madge R. (Galeener) Cockrum, 85, formerly of St. Jacob, IL, passed away peacefully Monday, Feb. 19, 2018 in Edmond, Oklahoma. Madge was the daughter of Gibson and Ruby Galeener and grew up in St. Jacob, IL. She married Ernest Cockrum in 1953. In their 49 years of marriage they were able to call over 15 different cities their home. Madge...
Mildred E. Corey
Feb 19, 2018
Mildred E. Corey, 90, of Granite City, IL, born October 26, 1927 in East Prairie, MO passed away Monday, February 19, 2018 at home surrounded by her loving family. Mildred enjoyed her family and would do all she could to make them happy, her grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great grandchildren were the love of her life. She was preceded in death...
