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...
Michael Louis Wilson
Feb 16, 2018
Michael L. Wilson, 73, of Troy, IL, born August 28, 1944 in St. Louis, MO, passed away on Friday, February 16, 2018 at his home in Troy, IL Michael served his country faithfully in the United States Marine Corp during the Vietnam Conflict where he received a Purple Heart and a Bronze Star. He was a member of the VFW...
John M. Cline Sr.
Feb 12, 2018
John M. Cline Sr. 90, of Troy, IL, born September 7, 1927 in Collinsville, IL, passed away Monday, February 12, 2018 with his loving and devoted wife and family by his side at Anderson Hospital, Maryville, IL. John was a long time member of First Baptist Church of Troy. He faithfully served his country in the United States Navy. He...
Barbara C. Martin
Feb 7, 2018
Barbara C. Martin (nee Stogsdill), 78, of St. Jacob, IL, born December 13, 1939 at Raymond, IL, passed on Wednesday, February 7, 2018 at Anderson Hospital, Maryville, IL. Barbara attended Bethel Baptist Church, Troy, IL. She served her Country faithfully retiring from the United States Airforce. Barbara taught in the nursing program and retired from SIUE. She was an avid...
Terry Lee Evans
Feb 5, 2018
Terry Lee Evans, 56, of Troy, IL born April 3, 1961 in Staunton, IL, passed away Monday, February 5, 2018 at his home in Troy, IL. Terry worked for many years as a diesel mechanic. He loved music and going to concerts, fishing, swimming, video gaming and sharing experiences with his son. He was a loving father, brother, uncle and...
Loretta L. Dunstan
Feb 2, 2018
Loretta L. Dunstan, having been fortified with the Sacraments of the Holy Mother Church, and surrounded by her loving family, passed away on February 2, 2018 at Eden Village, Glen Carbon. A resident of Troy, IL, Loretta, age 96, was born in East St. Louis August 31, 1921. Loretta was a long time member of St. Jerome Catholic Church, Troy,...
Mary Elizabeth Mcatee
Jan 25, 2018
Mary Elizabeth McAtee, 75, of Troy, IL, born September 3, 1942 in St. Louis, MO, passed away on Thursday, January 25, 2018 at Anderson Hospital, Maryville, IL. Mary was a member of St. Jerome Catholic Church, Troy, IL. She enjoyed gardening and cooking, she was a Martha Stewart before Martha was popular. She was a loving mother and was so...
Margie L. Keller
Jan 21, 2018
Margie L. Keller, 89, of Edwardsville, IL, born July 26, 1928 in Corning, AR, passed away on Sunday, January 21, 2018 at her home surrounded by her loving family. Margie was a member of New Rivers Assembly of God, Maryville, IL. She enjoyed cooking, baking and had a special interest in home decorating. She loved her family, especially her grandchildren...
Charles O. Harris
Jan 20, 2018
Charles O. Harris, 86, of Troy, IL, born August 9, 1931 in Troy, IL, and passed away on Saturday January 20, 2018, at his home on the farm where he was born, surrounded by his loving family. Charles served his Country in the United States Army and was a member of the American Legion Post 708, Troy, IL. He was...
Idella R. Graelish
Jan 18, 2018
Idella R. Graelish, 87, of Troy, IL, born January 1, 1931 in Freeman, SD and passed away Thursday, January 18, 2018 at her home in Troy, IL. Idella was a professional seamstress, she enjoyed quilting, bowling and watching the St. Louis Cardinals. She loved her family and was always there for her children. She was preceded in death by her...
