Robert Scott Wilcox
Aug 30, 2017
Robert Scott Wilcox, 54, of Lawrence, KS, born August 26, 1963 at Clark AFB, Philippines, passed away suddenly Wednesday, August 30, 2017 at his home in Lawrence, KS. He was preceded in death by his father Michael F. Wilcox; and a brother, James Wilcox. Surviving are his Mother, Francisca (nee Lantaca) Wilcox of Maryville, IL; brother, Richard (Carla) Wilcox of...
Clarence A. Adelhardt
Aug 28, 2017
Clarence Adelhardt, Troy resident, died peacefully at his home at Morning Side in Troy on Monday evening. His family was at his side. Clarence celebrated his100th birthday on July 20, 2017. Clarence married Eleanor Jane nee(Southard) on March 21, 1942 while stationed at Fort Polk in DeRitter, Lousiana. The devoted couple were married for 66 years before Jane's passing on...
Drake Scot Butler
Aug 27, 2017
Drake Scot Butler, 26, born September 5, 1990 in Belleville, passed away suddenly on Sunday, August 27, 2017 in Hazelwood, Mo. Drake was a 2009 graduate of Triad high School and a graduate of St. Louis Culinary Institute, St. Louis. He had been working as a chef at Sloan's Pub House. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Charles...
Jean Sims
Aug 25, 2017
W. Jean Sims, 90, born June 27, 1927 in Cobden, Ill., passed away on Friday August 25, 2017 in Anderson Hospital, Maryville, Ill. Jean was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Troy, Ill. She started the Helping Hands program at St. Paul's and was also involved in St. Paul's Ladies Aid. She worked for over 22 years at Allen's...
Charlotte L Baglin
Aug 23, 2017
Charlotte L. Baglin, 82, of Troy, Ill., born May 11, 1935 in Carrollton, Ill., passed away on Aug. 23, 2017 at Meridian Village in Glen Carbon, Ill. Charlotte was a member of Troy United Methodist Church, and the United Methodist Women's Club, Troy, Ill., where she worked for over 25 years as a custodian. She worked for Tritownship Library and...
Amy L. Bergland
Aug 21, 2017
Amy L. Bergland, 62, of Troy, Ill, born March 22, 1955 in Decatur, Ill., passed away Monday, August 21, 2017 at her home, with her daughter Kylee by her side the entire time. Amy was a member of Gateway Family Church, Glen Carbon, Ill. She was a fighter, battling 13 years against cancer now gone home to be with her...
Michelle L. Crooks
Aug 15, 2017
Michelle L. Crooks, 30, of Troy, Ill., born October 26, 1986 in Gretna, La., passed suddenly on Tuesday, August 15, 2017 at Anderson Hospital, Maryville, Ill. Michelle was a loving mother, daughter and sister. She worked at Lumiere Casino, St. Louis, Mo. She was preceded in death by her grandmother, Cheryl A. Smith. Surviving are her children, Jalen Jordan LaFrance...
Dale M. Westfall
Aug 14, 2017
Dale M. Westfall, 70, of Maryville, Ill., born May 17, 1947 in Torrington, Wyo., passed away August 14, 2017 at his home in Maryville, Ill., surrounded by his loving family. Dale served his country in the United States Navy during the Vietnam Conflict. He retired from ATT in 2002 after 30 years of service. Dale and Deb have been traveling...
Milton Lee Edrington, Jr.
Aug 11, 2017
Milton L. Edrington Jr. 69, of Gillispie, IL, born Wednesday, March 10, 1948 in St. Louis, MO passed away Friday, August 11, 2017 at his home in Gillispie, IL. Milton was a member of the VFW Post 976 Troy, IL and the American Legion Post 665 St. Jacob, IL. He was preceded in death by his parents Milton Lee and...
Martha J. Swillum
Aug 10, 2017
Martha J. Swillum, 90, of Troy, IL, born April 12, 1927 in Granite City, IL, passed away Thursday, August 10, 2017 at Barnes-Jewish Hospital, St. Louis, MO Martha was a long time member of St. Jerome Catholic Church, Troy, IL. She was a member of St. Ann Sodality, St. Jerome's quilters and Friends of the Library quilters. Martha enjoyed sewing,...
William "Bill" Dearworth
Aug 8, 2017
William E. Dearworth, 84, of Troy, Ill., born December 24, 1932 in Prairie Du Rocher, Ill., passed on Tuesday, August 8, 2017 at Liberty Village of Maryville, Ill. Bill was a member of St. Jerome Catholic Church, Troy, Ill. He served his Country in the United States Navy from 1952 to 1956. Bill was a member of the American Legion...
Ruth Malter
Aug 6, 2017
Ruth Malter, 96, of Collinsville, Ill., born January 20, 1921 in Collinsville, Ill., passed away Sunday, August 6, 2017 at her home in Collinsville, Ill. Ruth helped in the Good Shepard Lutheran Day Care Center, Collinsville, Ill. She was preceded in death by her husband, Eugene Malter whom she married March 22, 1941, and who passed away April 14, 2008;...
Richard D. "Dick" Rogier
Aug 2, 2017
Richard "Dick" Dean Rogier Jr., 61, of Greenwood, Ind., born July 19, 1956, in Highland, Ill., died Wednesday, August 2, 2017 at Franciscan Hospital in Greenwood, Ind. Richard was a Global Sales Director for Nortel Networks before he retired. He also worked for NCR in Dayton, Ohio and briefly for Walt Disney World in Florida. He received a degree in...
Michael F. Wilcox
Jul 27, 2017
Retired Air Force Master Sargeant, Michael F. Wilcox, 76, of Maryville, Ill., born Sept. 24, 1940 in Grand Rapids, Mich., passed away Thursday, July 27, 2017 at Anderson Hospital, Maryville, Ill. Michael retired from the Air Force as a Master Sgt. Serving in the Vietnam Conflict. He then retired from Boeing. He loved and was loved by his family. Michael...
Thomas R. Mcdonald
Jul 22, 2017
Thomas R. McDonald, 87, of Troy, Ill., born February 3, 1930 in Clark Range, Tenn., passed away July 22, 2017 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Tom was a member of the Silver Creek Bible Fellowship in Troy, Ill. He was a member of the Brick Layers Union Local 8. Tom loved and was loved by his family....
Annette Mallett Haines
Jul 22, 2017
Annette Mallett Haines, 71, of Troy, IL, born November 27, 1945 in St. Louis, MO, passed away July 22, 2017 in St. Louis, MO. Annette was a scholar of Montessori Education, and the depth of her passion led her to devote her life to tirelessly traveling worldwide consulting, lecturing, writing, and teaching others about this discipline. She was involved in...
Joseph R. "Joe" Johnson
Jul 14, 2017
Joseph R. "Joe" Johnson, 35, of St. Jacob, Ill., born November 5, 1981, in Woodriver, Ill., passed suddenly Friday, July 14, 2017, in Woodriver, Ill. Joe loved and was loved by his family, always finding time to be involved in his children's activities. He enjoyed yard work and was always trying to make his lawn and flowers perfect. Joe volunteered...
Benjamin "Ben" Krausz
Jul 11, 2017
Benjamin "Ben" Krausz, 22, of New Baden, IL, born September 16, 1994 in Belleville, IL, passed away Tuesday, July 11, 2017 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Ben was the 7th generation Krausz to live on the family farm south of New Baden.  He was the valedictorian of the Wesclin High School Class of 2013.  Ben studied pre-engineering...
Msgt. James E. Daniel Usaf Retired
Jul 9, 2017
MSgt James Edward (Tex) Daniel USAF Retired, 67, of Troy, IL, born August 16, 1949 in Dallas, TX, passed away Sunday, July 9, 2017 at Anderson Hospital, Maryville, IL. Tex was a long time active member of Bethel Baptist Church, Troy, IL.  He served his Country for 24 years in the United States Air Force retiring as a MSgt after...
Joan J. Norton
Jul 6, 2017
Joan J. Norton, 84, of Troy, Ill., born Oct. 20, 1932 in East St. Louis, Ill., passed away on Thursday, July 6, 2017 at Caseyville Nursing and Rehab, Caseyville, Ill. Joan was extremely loved by everyone who met her and she will be missed deeply by her family and all who knew her. She loved the Troy Homecoming, especially when...
