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...
Jamie Lynn Harned
Jun 25, 2017
Jamie Lynn Harned, 35, of Troy, Ill., born May 16, 1982, in Litchfield, Ill., passed away on Sunday, June 25, 2017, at her home in Troy, Ill. Surviving are her husband, Kipp Lee Harned of Troy, Ill.; children, Colton, Corbyn and Chett Smart of Granite City, Ill.; brothers, Jason (Misty) Pratt of Troy, Ill., Craig (Crystal) Pratt of Perryville, Mo.,...
Margaret "Marge" Foehrkolb Huber
Jun 24, 2017
Margaret "Marge" Foehrkolb Huber, 91, of Troy, IL, born March 14, 1926 in Baltimore, MD, passed away Saturday, June 24, 2017 at Eden Village, Glen Carbon, IL. Marge was a long time member of Mother of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, Maryville, IL. She was the 4th grade teacher at Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic School for over 25 years and...
Melvin Louis Simpson
Jun 22, 2017
Melvin L. Simpson, 94, of Edwardsville, IL, born December 5, 1922 in Alton, IL, passed away Thursday, June 22, 2017 at Eden Village, Glen Carbon, IL. Melvin attended both St. Jerome Catholic Church, Troy and St. Boniface Catholic Church, Edwardsville, IL. He served his Country faithfully in the Army Air Corps during WWII. He was a member of the Teamsters...
Paul E. Kerwin
Jun 20, 2017
Paul E. Kerwin, 51, of St. Jacob, IL, born January 3, 1966 in Belleville, IL, passed suddenly on Tuesday, June 20, 2017 at DePaul Medical Center in St. Louis, MO. Paul attended the Catholic Church. He worked for Wilke Window and Door, Belleville, IL for over 25 years as an installer.  He was an avid duck hunter and loved Gunner...
Ralph R. Vesci
Jun 16, 2017
Ralph R. Vesci, 95, of Troy, Ill., born October 14, 1921 in St. Louis, Mo., and passed away on Friday, June 16, 2017 at Anderson Hospital, Maryville, Ill. Ralph was a long time faithful member of St. Jerome Catholic Church, Troy, Ill. He served his country faithfully in the United States Marines during WW II and was deployed in the...
Jeffrey G. Jennings
Jun 14, 2017
Jeff G. Jennings, 55, of St. Louis, Mo., born August 6, 1961 in Wichita, Kan., passed away on Wednesday, June 14, 2017 at Christian North East Hospital, St. Louis, Mo. Jeff retired after 34 years as an over the road truck driver for McCollisters Transport. He was a good and loving husband, father and friend. He enjoyed watching the O....
Runell Guthrie
Jun 10, 2017
Runell Guthrie, 87, Troy, Ill., born January 24, 1930 in Pitt Co., N.C., passed away Saturday, June 10, 2017 in Garden View Care Center, Chesterfield, Mo. Runell was very active member of Collinsville Church of Christ, Troy, Ill. She loved reading and going to the library. She had a loving gentle soul and always had a smile for everyone. Most...
Jo Ann R. Holman
Jun 9, 2017
Jo Ann R. Holman, 70, of Highland, Ill., born Sept. 20, 1946, in Highland, Ill., passed away Friday, June 9, 2017 in St. Louis, Mo. Jo Ann was a member of St. Jacob United Church of Christ, St. Jacob, Ill. She was a graduate of Triad High School class of "64". She retired from Triad School District with over 27...
Bette Calame Bohannon
Jun 8, 2017
Bette, nee Calame, Bohannon, 82, born October 5, 1934, at home in Witt, Ill., and passed away Thursday, June 8, 2017 at Missouri Baptist Hospital, St. Louis, Mo. Bette attended both Webster Groves Presbyterian Church and Christ Church Cathedral, St. Louis. She was a volunteer for BJC Hospice for several years. She had a quick wit and a great sense...
Norman A. Niebruegge
Jun 1, 2017
Norman August Niebruegge, 91, born April 14, 1926, in Collinsville, Ill., and passed away peacefully Thursday, June 1, 2017, at his home. Norman was a faithful, lifelong member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Troy, Ill. For over 29 years, Norman was a dedicated employee of Schmitt Chevrolet, O'Fallon, Ill., where he proudly worked in the office until several days...
Thomas M. Prange
May 29, 2017
Thomas M. Prange, 76, of St. Jacob, Ill., born July 23,1940 in Litchfield, Ill., passed away Monday, May 29, 2017 at his home in St. Jacob, Ill. Tom was a loving husband, father and grandfather. He retired with over 50 years of service from the State Bank of St. Jacob where he served as President and is currently still serving...
