Joline M. Smith
Nov 23, 2017
Joline M. Smith, 87, of Highland, IL, born February 12, 1930 in Chicago, IL, passed away Thursday, November 23, 2017 at her home in Highland, IL Joline was a member of Troy United Methodist Church, Troy, IL, Troy United Methodist Women and TUMS. She was a long time member of the New Hope Chapter 432 OES. While attending Collinsville First...
Betty F. May
Nov 20, 2017
Betty F. May, 93, of Troy, IL, born May 15, 1924 in Chicago, IL, passed away November 20, 2017 at Edwardsville Nursing and Rehab Center, Edwardsville, IL. Betty was a member of the Lutheran Church. She was retired from the Collinsville Herald as a writer. Betty enjoyed Sewing, quilting, flea marketing and painting, but most of all she loved her...
Marvin L. Wray
Nov 12, 2017
Marvin L. Wray, 90, of Troy, IL, born Aug. 5, 1927, in Coldwater, MO, died Monday, Nov. 13, 2017, in Caseyville, IL. Marvin was a long time member of Troy United Methodist Church, Troy, IL. Serving in the USAF during the Korean Conflict and member of the Troy VFW Post 976. He loved his family and always appreciated the time...
Lance Fanning
Nov 6, 2017
Lance Fanning, 66, of Belleville, IL, born January 29, 1951 in Lexington, KY, passed away November 6, 2017 at St. Luke's Hospital, St. Louis, MO Lance retired from Bi-State Local 788 ATU. He was a loving son, brother, father and a devoted grandfather. He was preceded in death by his brother, Bruce Fanning; and a sister, Linda Finley. Surviving are...
Norman L. Laird
Oct 28, 2017
Norman L. Laird, 77, of Troy, IL, born January 25, 1940 in Granite City, IL, passed away Saturday, October 28, 2017 at St. Louis University Medical Center, St. Louis, MO. Norm was a retired Teamsters Truck Driver. He enjoyed playing golf, fishing and watching his grandchildren playing sports, especially Soccer. He was preceded in death by his wife, Audrey (nee...
Karl A. Moses
Oct 24, 2017
Karl A. Moses, 57, of Troy, IL, born June 5, 1960, passed away Tuesday, October 24, 2017 at his home in Troy, IL. Karl was a member of the Episcopal Church. He worked as a Clinical Education Specialist at Biotel Inc. He was an avid sports fan and enjoyed watching Kansas City Chiefs, Blues Hockey and the St. Louis Cardinals. ...
Jeffrey Vastine
Oct 14, 2017
Jeffrey Vastine, 57, of Maryville, IL born September 26, 1960 in St. Louis, MO, passed away on Saturday October 14, 2017 at his home in Maryville, IL. Jeff was a computer programmer for McDonnell Douglas where he received an achievement award for his work. He was involved in the Order of the Arrow and was an Eagle Scout. He loved...
David "Dave" Case
Oct 9, 2017
Dave Case, 73, of Troy, IL, born October 19, 1943 in Visalia, CA, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, October 9, 2017 at Anderson Hospital in Troy, IL, surrounded by his family. Dave served our country in the United States Army where he was a Vietnam War veteran and retired after 20 years of dedicated service. Dave...
Donald "Don" Giger
Oct 6, 2017
Donald L. "Don" Giger, 80, of St. Jacob, IL, born October 5, 1937 in Highland, IL, passed away on Friday, October 6, 2017 at Breese Nursing Home, Breese, IL. Don was a life long resident of St. Jacob, IL and a member of St. Jacob United Church of Christ.  He was the former Mayor of St. Jacob, IL, and past...
Paul W. Levo
Oct 2, 2017
Paul W. Levo, 80, of Troy, IL, born December 14, 1936 in Troy, IL passed away Monday, October 2, 2017 at his home in Troy, IL surrounded by his loving family. Paul was a lifelong member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Troy, IL. He graduated from McCray-Dewey High School, Class of "54". He started his career working for his father...
Lorraine L. Stites
Oct 2, 2017
Lorraine L. Stites, nee Mizulski, age 79, of Collinsville, IL, born July 7, 1938 in East St. Louis, IL passed away Monday, October 2, 2017 at Gateway Regional Medical Center in Granite City, IL Mrs. Stites worked as a secretary/receptionist and a social service clerk. She was married 55 years to Theodore A. Stites, Sr. until his death in 2014....
Marilyn S. Outten
Sep 26, 2017
Marilyn S Outten, nee Kurwicki, 64, of Troy, Illinois, born April 25, 1953, in Centralia, IL., passed away on September 26, 2017, at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri, surrounded by loved ones. After graduating from Nashville High School in 1971, Marilyn studied cosmetology and pursued a career as a stylist. She also enjoyed working in the food service industry...
Ted G. Widel
Sep 23, 2017
Ted G. Widel, 67, of Troy, Ill., born July 26, 1950 in St. Louis, Mo., passed away Saturday, September 23, 2017 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Ted honorably served his country in the United States Air Force. He was a teacher at ITT Technical Institute in St. Louis where he retired. Ted loved his family. He was...
Arthur "Art" Gremaud
Sep 18, 2017
Arthur "Art" Gremaud, 87, a life time resident of Troy, born January 29, 1930, and raised in Crosstown, Mo., was taken to heaven on Monday, September 18, 2017 by his heavenly father surrounded by his loving family. Art was a veteran of the Korean War where he served as a medical technician in Osak, Japan in the 832nd division of...
Cleadth Weatherspoon
Sep 17, 2017
Cleadth Weatherspoon, 98, of Troy, Ill., born October 4, 1918 in Doniphan, Mo., passed away Sunday, September 17, 2017 at his home in Troy, Ill. Cleadth was preceded in death by his wife, Othel F., nee Booker, Weatherspoon, whom he married March 6, 1937 in Paragould, Ark., who passed away August 18, 2001; daughter, Patsy K. McMurray; brothers, Clyde Weatherspoon...
Richard M. Dunlap
Sep 16, 2017
Retired Air Force Master Sergeant, Richard M. Dunlap, 76, of Troy, Ill., born August 22, 1941, passed away Saturday, September 16, 2017 at Rosewood Care Center, Edwardsville, Ill. Richard was preceded in death by his parents, Melvin E. and Adeline W., nee Foegel, Dunlap. Surviving are his wife, Sara E., nee Clark, Dunlap, whom he married on January 14, 1967...
Charles "Chuck" Boyer
Sep 4, 2017
Charles "Chuck" M. Boyer, 85, of De Soto, MO, born November 21, 1931 in Old Mines, MO, passed away on Monday, September 4, 2017 at Mercy Hospital, Crystal City, MO. Chuck was a long time member of St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church, De Soto, MO. He served his country faithfully during the Korean Conflict in the US Army. Chuck...
Joseph "Joey" Shellenberg
Sep 1, 2017
Joseph "Joey" Thomas Shellenberg, 26, left behind the tribulations of this earth on Friday, September 1, 2017. His battle with a years'-long illness finally concluded, allowing him the peace one can only know in an eternity with our savior, Jesus Christ. Joey was preceded in death by his father, John Shellenberg, who passed at the age of 58. He is...
Darrell Busch
Aug 31, 2017
Darrell Gene Busch, 74, of Troy, Ill., born Sept. 26, 1942 in Troy, Ill., passed away on Aug. 31, 2017 at Anderson Hospital, Maryville, Ill. Darrell served his country during the Vietnam Conflict serving in the Army. He was a member of the AO Smith bowling league and A O Smith fishing club, Madison County Bow Hunters. He loved to...
Rose Mae Vieth
Aug 31, 2017
Rose Mae Vieth, 93, of Cincinnati, Ohio, formerly of Troy, Ill., born May 30, 1924 in Edwardsville, Ill., and passed away on August 31, 2017 in Pristine Living of Three Rivers, Cincinnati, Ohio. Rose was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Troy, Ill. She enjoyed bowling and was on the senior bowling league for many years. She loved her...
