Sandra Lee Stoops
Jun 25, 2016
Sandra Lee Stoops, 39, of St. Jacob, IL, born Dec. 22, 1976, in Camp Lejeune, NC, died June 25, 2016, at Anderson Hospital, Maryville, IL. Sandra was a member of The Pentecostals of Troy, Troy, IL. She was a loving mother, daughter, sister, granddaughter and friend to many. She was preceded in death by her uncle, Howard Lee Bradshaw; and...
Carol A. Huff
Jun 17, 2016
Carol A. Huff, 78, of Troy, Ill., born June 4, 1938 in Union, Mo., died June 17, 2016, in Maryville, Ill. Carol attended St. Jerome Catholic Church, Troy, Ill. She was a member of the Moose Lodge for many years in Fairview Heights. She loved her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren more than life. She was preceded in death by her...
Jason Scott Porter
Jun 8, 2016
Jason Scott Porter, 38, of Troy, Ill., born Feb. 26, 1978, in Maryville, Ill., passed away June 8, 2016, at his home. Jason was a loving son, brother and uncle. He loved being a real kid at heart and enjoyed riding his motorcycle. He was preceded in death by his son, Jacob Porter. Surviving are his mother, Donna J., nee...
William "Bill" Hellon
Jun 4, 2016
William L. "Bill" Hellon, 71, of Troy, IL, born February 26, 1945, in Talladega, AL, died Saturday, June 4, 2016, in St. Louis, MO. Bill attended St. Jerome Catholic Church. He served in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam conflict, member, Past Post Commander and Honor guard Detail of VFW Post 976 Troy, IL, Polish American War Veterans,...
Sherri D. Lobb
Jun 3, 2016
Sherri Denise Lobb, 60, of Troy, Ill., born April 17, 1956 in Sandoval, Ill., died June 3, 2016, in Maryville, Ill. Sherri was a loving wife, mother and grandmother and will be missed by all who knew her. She was preceded in death by her father, Jimmie Hintz. Surviving are her husband, Michael D. Lobb whom she married October 26,...
Mark Stanley
May 27, 2016
Mark Stanley, 59, of Troy, IL, born December 11, 1956, in Detroit, MI, died May 27, 2016, at his home in Troy, IL. Mark was preceded in death by his father, Leo F. Stanley. Surviving are his wife, Ilona (nee Bogardi) Stanley of Troy, IL; son, Jason Stanley of Troy, IL; mother Henrietta (nee Kurpiewski) Stanley of Farmington Hills, MI;...
Nancy G. Ethier
May 25, 2016
Nancy G. Ethier, nee Long, 89, of Crystal City, MO formerly of St. Louis, MO, born August 10, 1926, Cadet, MO, died Wednesday, May 25, 2016, at Mercy Jefferson Hospital, Festus, MO Nancy retired as a pattern sizer working for Minx Mode Fashions and Lowenbaum Manufacturing Company in St. Louis. She was a proud member of International Ladies Garment Workers...
Earl C. Schiefer
May 19, 2016
Earl Charles Schiefer, 92, of Shiloh, Ill., born May 25, 1923, in St. Jacob, Ill., passed away Thursday, May 19, 2016 at his home. Earl and Donna enjoyed their time together and taking care of each other. He enjoyed being busy and was a hard worker, working into his 90th year. He attended the Southern Baptist Church of Vera, Ill....
Joann M. Loepker
May 2, 2016
JoAnn M. Loepker, 70, of Troy, IL, born November 8, 1945, in Breese, IL, entered into rest on Monday, May 02, 2016, surrounded by her loving family at Anderson Hospital, Maryville, IL. She fought a long hard battle with pancreatic cancer for 2.5 years. She was a very courageous woman and tried to keep active despite her terrible illness. JoAnn...
George H. Greeney Jr.
Apr 30, 2016
George H. Greeney Jr., 69, of Troy, Ill., born Dec. 27, 1946, in Omaha, Neb., died Saturday, April 30, 2016, in St. Louis, Mo. George served his country faithfully in the United States Army during the Vietnam conflict. He was a member of the VFW Post 976 Troy, Ill. He loved his family and he enjoyed the outdoors, hunting and...
Carl E. Melugin
Apr 30, 2016
Carl E. Melugin, 83, of Troy, Ill., born Oct. 20, 1932, in St. Louis, Mo., died April 30, 2016, at Anderson Hospital, Maryville, Ill. Carl was a Navy Seal and participated in Operation Ivy in the fall of 1952, he was a three time Purple Heart Recipient. He was a Life member of the VFW Post 976 in Troy, Ill.,...
Hugh T. Mitchell
Apr 17, 2016
Hugh Thomas Mitchell, 81, of St. Jacob, IL, born April 19, 1934 in Tiptonville, TN, died Sunday, April 17, 2016 at St. Joseph's Hospital, Highland, IL. Hugh worked for the Army Corp of Engineers as a Riverboat Captain. He loved his grandchildren, fishing and wood working. He was preceded in death by his wife Eva Lee (nee Jones) Mitchell whom...
Kent D. Brendel
Apr 13, 2016
Kent D. Brendel, 51, of Troy, IL, born July 18, 1964, in Highland, IL, died suddenly April 13, 2016 at his home in Troy, IL. Kent was a member of Friedens United Church of Christ, Troy, IL and worked for Crest Trucking. Surviving are his parents, Don and Kay (nee Schulz) Brendel of Troy, IL; brothers, Steve and David Brendel...
Betty May Gooch
Apr 12, 2016
Betty May Gooch, nee DeSart, 90, of Troy, Ill., formerly of Collinsville, Ill., born May 6, 1925, in Coffeen, Ill., died peacefully at her home on Tuesday, April 12, 2016. She was a member of Friedens United Church of Christ in Troy, Ill. Mrs. Gooch retired as assistant cashier from State Bank of Collinsville in 1986, after 26 years of...
Thomas M. Oliver
Apr 2, 2016
Thomas M. "Tom" Oliver, 76, of Troy, IL, born November 30, 1939, in East St. Louis, IL, died Saturday, April 2, 2016 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Tom was a retired truck driver and proud member of Teamster local 610. He was preceded in death by a son, Mike Phillips; parents, Martin and Ruby (nee DeVore) Oliver;...
Luis Eduardo Cruz
Apr 1, 2016
Luis Eduardo Cruz, Staff Sergeant E5 Retired, 36, of Troy, IL, born May 27, 1979 in Hoboken, New Jersey, passed suddenly April 1, 2016 in Belleville, IL. Luis retired from the United States Air Force after 16 years of service to his Country. He loved riding his motorcycle and playing softball. Luis was a club promoter in the St. Louis...
Evelyn D. Alexander
Mar 28, 2016
Evelyn D. Alexander, 88, of Glen Carbon, Ill., born June 4, 1927, in Alamo, Tenn., died Monday, March 28, 2016, at Meridian Village, Glen Carbon, Ill. Evelyn was a long time member of Good Shepard Lutheran Church, Collinsville, Ill. She was a member of the VFW Post 5691 Ladies Aux. in Collinsville, Ill. She was a Rebekah. She enjoyed working...
Floyd "Jr" Rudolph
Mar 28, 2016
Floyd "Jr." Rudolph Jr., 66, of Troy, Ill., born Dec. 5, 1949, in Smith Center, Kan., died Monday, March 28, 2016, at Anderson Hospital, Maryville, Ill. Jr. loved all types of sports, hunting, fishing and training hunting dogs. He enjoyed playing softball and coaching his daughter's select softball team the Delargy Knights, and he loved his family. He was preceded...
Edward W. "Buddy Love" Shea Iii
Mar 24, 2016
Edward W. "Buddy Love" Shea III, 48, of Troy, Ill., born April 3, 1967, in Belleville, Ill., died March 24, 2016, at his home in Troy, Ill. Edward attended Metro Community Church, Edwardsville, Ill.. He owned and operated Shea Concrete in Troy, Ill., he was passionate and worked very hard with the Churchs on the Streets program in St. Louis....
Carl J. Cox
Mar 22, 2016
Carl J. Cox, 70, of Troy, Ill., born March 24, 1945, in East St. Louis, Ill., died March 22, 2016, at Memorial Hospital in Belleville, Ill. Carl was a member of the Catholic Church. He served his country in the Army during the Vietnam Conflict. He was very proud of his membership with Boilermakers Local 363, starting out in 1971....
