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....
Louanna E. Shaver
Mar 20, 2016
Louanna E. Shaver, 101, of Troy, Ill., born Oct. 11, 1914, in Mill Creek, Ill., passed away Sunday, March 20, 2016 at Eden Village, Glen Carbon, Ill. Louanna and Scott made many moves over the years with his job with the Army Corp of Engineers, Thebes, East St. Louis, Carlyle, Troy, Ill., and Cape Girardeau, Mo. Scott was the project...
Cindy L. Cooper
Mar 18, 2016
Cindy L. Cooper, 62, of Troy, Ill., formerly of Normal, Ill., born Sept. 24, 1953, in Danville, Ill., passed on from this life on March 18, 2016, at Anderson Hospital in Maryville, Ill. Cindy attended Danville Public Schools and Illinois State University in Normal. On Sept. 18, 1971, she married the love of her life, Terry Cooper in Danville. Cindy...
Robert L. Bettorf
Mar 13, 2016
Robert Leroy Bettorf, 73, of Glen Carbon, Ill., born March 4, 1943, in Edwardsville, Ill., died Sunday, March 13, 2016, at Anderson Hospital, Maryville, Ill. Robert enjoyed his family, and loved to garden, hunt and fish. He served in the United States Air Force. He was preceded in death by his parents, Orville R. and Opal, nee Dennis Bettorf; and...
Bert Tegtmeier
Mar 5, 2016
Bernet R. "Bert" Tegtmeier, 88, of Troy, Ill., born October 7, 1927, in Maryville, Ill., passed away March 5, 2016, at the Fountains, Troy, Ill. Bert was a long time member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Troy, Ill. He proudly served his country in the United States Army. He was a farmer, and enjoyed wood working, tractors, Gospel and old...
Carol A. Deloney
Mar 5, 2016
Carol A. Deloney, 69, of Troy, Ill., born September 12, 1946, in East St. Louis, Ill., passed away March 5, 2016, at her home surrounded by her loving family. Carol was a faithful member of Friedens United Church of Christ. She retired from the Triad School District after 34 years, teaching in the Marine Elementary school most of her career....
Glenn Zobrist
Feb 25, 2016
Glenn Zobrist, 92, of St. Jacob, Ill., born Nov. 13, 1923, in Highland, Ill., passed away Feb. 25, 2016, at Faith Country Side, Highland, Ill. Glenn was a farmer, livestock dealer, dairy farmer and an avid fisherman. He loved his family, his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Lillian E., nee Weder, Zobrist whom he...
Giordan "Bud" Erspamer
Feb 20, 2016
Giordan E. "Bud" Erspamer, 90, of Edwardsville, Ill., born Feb. 15, 1926, in Edwardsville, Ill., died Saturday, February 20, 2016, in Troy, Ill. Bud was a member of the Catholic Church, Knights of Columbia Council 1143, Edwardsville, Ill.; Regional Director and Board Member of Edwardsville Chapter of the Illinois Wildlife Federation. He was a World War II Navy veteran and...
Marie E. Farless
Feb 17, 2016
Marie E. Farless, nee Meyer, 90, of Highland, Ill., born May 27, 1925, in Prairietown, Ill., died Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2016, at her home, surrounded by her family. She was preceded in death by her husband, Otis B. Farless, whom she married June 10, 1945, and who passed away June 11, 2010; and parents, Ferdinand and Clara, nee Gusewelle, Meyer....
Viola "Chub' Herrington
Feb 1, 2016
Viola "Chub" Herrington, 93, of Troy, Ill., born July 25, 1922, in Marine, Ill., passed away Monday, Feb. 1, 2016, at Anderson Hospital, Maryville, Ill. Viola was a faithful member of Troy United Methodist Church and long time resident of Troy, Ill. She was a member of the United Methodist Women and volunteered many hours at church. She was a...
Carmen Russell
Jan 30, 2016
Carmen Russell, 97, of Troy, Ill., born June 30, 1918, in Bear Spring, Tenn., passed away Jan. 30, 2016, at her home surrounded by her family. Carmen was a faithful member of Troy United Methodist Church, Troy, Ill. She was a talented floral designer and owner of the Russell Flower Shop in Collinsville, Ill., for over 50 years. She enjoyed...
