Joy Ann Hurt
Sep 26, 2016
Joy Ann Hurt, 68, of Glen Carbon, IL, born Jan. 12, 1948, in Gainesville, MO, died Sunday, Sept. 26, 2016 at her home at the Fountains of Troy. Joy was a member of Collinsville Church of Christ. She retired from Missouri Gas and Energy, Kansas City, MO. She loved her family and enjoyed the time she spent with them. She...
Gonzalo Martin
Sep 21, 2016
Gonzalo Martin, 74, of St. Jacob, IL, born October 26, 1941 in Madrid, Spain, died Wednesday, September 21, 2016, at Lebanon Care Center, Lebanon, IL. He was preceded in death by his parents, Gonzalo Martin Salado and Conception Redondo Varo; father and mother-in-law, Julius "Stogy" and Eliza (nee Kinsley) Stogsdill; brother-in-laws, Jim Stogsdill, Joseph Bergman and Warren Turner. Surviving are...
Raymond Allen Lawson
Sep 19, 2016
Raymond A. Lawson, 84, of Marine, IL, born June 26, 1932 in Dupo, IL, died Monday, Sept. 19, 2016, at St. Joseph's Hospital, Highland, IL. Raymond served his country from 1953 to 1955 in the United States Army as a Radio Operator and an Operating Engineer. He was employed by McDonnell Douglas and later retired from Boeing. He was an...
Doris M. Bettorf
Sep 16, 2016
Doris Mae Bettorf, nee Lockhart, 82, of Glen Carbon, Ill., born July 25, 1934, in Granite City, Ill., died Friday, Sept. 16, 2016, at Rosewood Care Center, Edwardsville, Ill. She married the late William D. Bettorf in 1952, enjoyed being a wife, mother and homemaker. She loved her family and friends especially her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren and loved showering...
Brooksie M. Deatherage
Sep 13, 2016
Our beautiful mother, Brooksie M. Deatherage, nee South, 94, of Marine, Ill., passed away Tuesday, Sept. 13, 2016, at Anderson Hospital, Maryville, Ill. Our mother was born May 17, 1922, to Clarence and Addie South, nee Watson, in Columbia, Mo. Mrs. Deatherage was a member of the Marine United Church of Christ. Brooksie was a past two-term president of the...
Kenneth "Kenny" Miller
Sep 9, 2016
Kenneth C. "Kenny" Miller Sr., 81, of Highland, Ill., born May 23, 1935, in Donaldson, Ill., died Friday, Sept. 9, 2016, at Anderson Hospital, Maryville, Ill. Kenny attended the Methodist church. He enjoyed watching the races, camping, boating, hunting and fishing, and most of all his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a son, Kenneth C....
Mary Ellen Liniger
Sep 7, 2016
Mary Ellen Liniger, 74, of Troy, Ill., born Aug. 29, 1942, in Highland, Ill., died Wednesday, Sept. 7, 2016, at Anderson Hospital, Maryville, Ill. Mary Ellen retired from the fabric department at Walmart after 25 years as the manager. She was a Triad Class of 1960 graduate. She enjoyed her family, iced tea on the porch, making the best brownies...
John Edward Shellenberg
Aug 28, 2016
John Edward Shellenberg, 57, of Troy, IL, born November 7, 1958, in East St. Louis, IL, left behind the trials of this life at dawn on Sunday, the Lord's day of rest. His steadfast and unwavering faith in his salvation through Christ was a source of comfort and peace during his final days. Always a dedicated, hard-working man, John's willingness...
Kimberley A. Montes
Aug 18, 2016
Kimberley A. Montes nee Rubi, 59, of Troy, Ill., born April 4, 1957, in St. Louis, Mo., died Aug. 18, 2016, at her home surrounded by her loving family. Kimberley loved her family and so enjoyed her children and grandchildren. She was an avid gardener and her dogs were enjoyment to her always. Kimberley was preceded in death by her...
Edith "Edie" Lambird
Aug 16, 2016
Edith M. "Edie" Lambird, 70, of St. Jacob, Ill., born May 5, 1946, in East St. Louis, Ill., died Tuesday, August 16, 2016 at her home in St. Jacob, Ill. Edie was a member of the St. Jacob Lions Club. She loved playing bingo and any card games. She loved her family and was loved by them. She was preceded...
John D. O'Bryan Jr.
Aug 15, 2016
John D. O'Bryan Jr., of Staunton, Ill., born Dec. 11, 1959, in Owensboro, Ky., died Monday, August 15, 2016, at Barnes Jewish Medical Center, St. Louis, Mo. John worked many years as a brick mason for JR Masonry, 4 Star Masonry, and Good All Masonry. He also drove over the road trucks for Empire Express. He enjoyed Camping, fishing and...
Robert "Bob" Mccallister
Aug 13, 2016
Robert L. "Bob" McCallister Sr., of Troy, Ill., born Sept. 28, 1935, in East St. Louis, Ill., died Saturday, Aug. 13, 2016, at home surrounded by his family. Bob was a faithful long time member of St. Stephen Catholic Church in Caseyville, Ill. He started his career as many did working at S.S. Kresge 5 & 10 in East St....
Julia G. Loyet
Aug 12, 2016
Julia G. Loyet, 94, of Troy, Ill., born May 29, 1922, in Alhambra, Ill., died Friday, Aug. 12, 2016, at St. Paul's Nursing Center, Belleville, Ill. Julia was a registered nurse, graduate of St. Mary's Hospital School of Nursing, Class of 1946 and worked at St. Joseph's Hospital in Highland for more than 20 years. She was a devoted member...
Loretta L. Clayton
Aug 5, 2016
Loretta L. Clayton, 72, of Waterloo, Ill., formerly of St. Jacob, Ill., born April 17, 1944, in Troy, Ill., died Aug. 5, 2016, at St. Anthony's Medical Center in St. Louis, Mo. Loretta loved her family and enjoyed being with her grand-children. She enjoyed camping, horses and was a real farm girl. She also enjoyed and was a very talented...
Jo Anne Ramatowski
Aug 1, 2016
Jo Anne Ramatowski, nee Keeney, 81, of Maryville, Ill., born Oct. 8, 1934, in E. St. Louis, Ill., passed away Monday, Aug. 1, 2016, at her home. Jo Anne worked as a counter clerk at S. S. Kresge's, also in the public aid office, and worked as a claims rep for 25 years with the Social Security Administration in E....
Thelma R. Kueker
Jul 27, 2016
Thelma R. Kueker, 86, of Troy, Ill., born March 6, 1930, in Collinsville, Ill., passed away July 27, 2016, at her home. Thelma was a longtime member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Troy, Ill., the Lutheran Women's Missionary League, Helping Hands, and the church choir. She was a graduate of Collinsville High School, Class of '48. She played the...
Jean M. Spencer
Jul 20, 2016
Jean Marie Spencer, 81, of Troy, Ill., born Feb. 4, 1935, in Chicago, Ill., passed away July 20, 2016 at Rosewood Care Center in Edwardsville, Ill. Jean was a member of Bethel Baptist Church, Troy, Ill. She enjoyed reading a great book, feeding and watching birds and was an active church volunteer over the years. She was preceded in death...
Burton Ward Ingersoll
Jul 12, 2016
Burton Ward Ingersoll, 92, of Glen Carbon, IL, formerly of Troy, IL, passed away on Tuesday, July 12, 2016, at Anderson Hospital, Maryville, IL. Burt was born July 11, 1924, to William and Frances (nee Ward) Ingersoll in Philadelphia, PA. Following his graduation from Upper Darby High School, Burt honorably served his country as a United States Marine, guarding the...
Joseph Robert Dittrich
Jul 11, 2016
Joseph Robert Dittrich, 79, of Troy, Ill., born July 1, 1937, in Madison, Ill., passed away July 11, 2016, at Anderson Hospital in Maryville, Ill. Joseph was a loving father, companion and best friend. He owned and operated Best Med Car Inc., and Air-Tite Sales and Service. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Helen, nee Drozda,...
Edward L. Mclemore
Jun 27, 2016
Edward L. McLemore, 65, of Troy, Ill., born Feb. 11, 1951, in East St. Louis, Ill., died Monday, June 27, 2016, at John Cochran VA Medical Center, St. Louis, Mo. Edward served in the United States Army during the Vietnam Conflict. He was a member of the American Legion. He enjoyed Deer hunting, bowling, golfing, and was a Nascar and...
