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Robert G. D'Antonio

Robert G. D'Antonio

Nov 12, 2015

Robert Gregory D'Antonio (53), Lieutenant Colonel USAF (Retired), known as "Rob" to his friends and "Robert" to his family, passed away suddenly Thursday November 12, 2015 due to complications following a stroke. Rob was born June 7, 1962 in Washington DC to Lt Richard G. D'Antonio, USN (Ret) and Maria Irmus (Heuschmidt) D'Antonio. He grew up in the Lake Barcroft...

John Charles Ginalick

John Charles Ginalick

Nov 10, 2015

John Charles Ginalick, 81, of Edwardsville, Ill., born March 23, 1934, in Summit, Ill., passed away Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2015, at his home surrounded by his family. John attended Argo High School where he was a South Suburban All-star second baseman. He then went to Western Illinois University in Macomb graduating with a BS in business education. He proudly served...

Lola "Joy" Porter

Lola "Joy" Porter

Nov 6, 2015

Lola Jean "Joy" Porter, 76, of St. Jacob, Ill., born July 16, 1939, in Pocahontas, Ill., passed away Nov. 6, 2015, at her home. Lola attended St. Jacob United Church of Christ. She loved and was loved by her family. She enjoyed quilting and visiting with friends and relatives. She was preceded in death by her parents, Richard and Mary,...

Robert G. Heinritz Jr.

Robert G. Heinritz Jr.

Nov 2, 2015

Robert G. Heinritz Jr., 70, of Highland, IL, born Jan. 13, 1945, in St. Louis, MO, passed away Monday, Nov. 2, 2015, at Meridian Village, Glen Carbon, IL. Robert attended Troy United Methodist Church, Troy, IL. He served his country in the United States Air Force, Missouri Air National Guard during the Vietnam Era. Robert was an active member of...

John L. Biegler

John L. Biegler

Oct 31, 2015

John Leo Biegler, 61, of Troy, Ill., born Dec. 14, 1953, in East St. Louis, Ill., passed away Saturday, Oct. 31, 2015, at his home. John attended St. Jerome Catholic Church, Troy, Ill. He loved and was loved by his family, always involved in his children's lives and taking care of all his family. The go to guy always ready...

Marc J. Leitensdorfer

Marc J. Leitensdorfer

Oct 27, 2015

Marc J. Leitensdorfer, 23, of Highland, Ill., born Aug. 3, 1992, in St. Louis, Mo., passed away Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2015, in Lebanon, Ill. Marc served his country in United States Marine Corp., was a graduate of Triad High School. He loved his music, video gaming and dancing, but most of all he loved his family. He was preceded in...

Michael Douglas Harris

Michael Douglas Harris

Oct 21, 2015

Michael Douglas Harris, 40, of St. Jacob, Ill., born Nov. 26, 1974, in Decatur, Ill., died Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2015 in St. Jacob, Ill. Mike loved his family more than life. He was a graduate of UMSL class of 2003, and a member of the East Side Brewers Club. He enjoyed the outdoors, fishing, camping, and his cats, and was...

Brian Scott Larson

Brian Scott Larson

Oct 20, 2015

Brian Scott Larson, 44, of Troy, IL, born August 3, 1971, in Urbana, IL, died Tuesday, October 20, 2015, at Memorial Hospital, Belleville, IL. Brian was preceded in death by his father, Donald W. Larson. Surviving are his mother, Carolyn (nee Belcher) Larson of Troy, IL; children Peyton Larson of Lexington, IL, Brittany and Abbey Larson of Marion, Ohio; sisters,...

Nicholas Lee Hood

Nicholas Lee Hood

Oct 20, 2015

Nicholas Lee "Nick" Hood, 24, of Granite City, IL, born November 3, 1990, in Alton, IL, passed away Monday, October 20, 2015, in Caseyville, IL. Nick worked for John's Lawn Care, Edwardsville, Il, he loved his family, riding dirt bikes and four wheelers. Nicholas is survived by his fiancé, Amber Sarmento; children Miranda Leigh Stratham-Hood, Madilynn Rose Hood; stepchildren Junior...

Gloria Bardill Manestar

Gloria Bardill Manestar

Oct 17, 2015

Gloria J. Bardill Manestar, 80, 0f Highland, IL, born Nov. 11, 1934, in St. Louis, MO, died Saturday, Oct. 17, 2015 at her home in Highland, IL. Gloria attended St. Paul's Catholic Church in Highland, IL. She was a member of Ladies Auxiliary VFW Post 5694. She enjoyed, fishing and camping and was always ready for a trip to the...

S. Jeanne (Nee Nix) Harper

S. Jeanne (Nee Nix) Harper

Oct 15, 2015

S. Jeanne (Nix) Harper, 88, of St. Louis, Missouri, formerly of Evansville, died on October 15, 2015 in St. Louis. Her death resulted from multiple medical complications of dementia. She was born on January 26, 1927, near Patesville, Kentucky. Jeanne was a loving, creative, and accomplished woman. She was always willing to help a friend learn to crochet or quilt....

Barbara Ann Nemeth

Barbara Ann Nemeth

Oct 15, 2015

Barbara A. Nemeth, 83, of Troy, IL, born May 12, 1932, in Granite City, IL, died Thursday, October 15, 2015 at University Nursing and Rehab, Edwardsville, IL. Barbara attended Bethel Baptist Church, Troy, IL. She was a member of the Beta Sigma Phi Sorority and retired from the Army Depot in Granite City, IL. She was preceded in death by...

George T. Aebel

George T. Aebel

Oct 8, 2015

George Thomas Aebel, 67, of Glen Carbon, IL, born June 17, 1948, in Tampa, FL, passed away Thursday, October 8, 2015 at his home in Glen Carbon, IL. George was a 1966 graduate of Triad High School, where he was active in many school activities and enjoyed playing in the band and dance band. He worked for Granite City Steel...

Jack Duane Goerke

Jack Duane Goerke

Oct 7, 2015

Jack Duane Goerke, 82, 0f Troy, IL, born December 3, 1932 in Indian Rivers, MI, passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, October 7, 2015 in Troy, IL. Jack is survived by his loving wife Janet (nee Ross) Goerke. Private services will be held at a later date. RICHESON FUNERAL HOME, Troy, IL

Ruth E. Schroeder

Ruth E. Schroeder

Oct 7, 2015

Ruth E. Schroeder, 86, of Troy, IL, born October 5, 1929, in Troy, IL, died Wednesday, October 7, 2015 at Eden Village Care Center, Glen Carbon, IL. Ruth attended St. Jerome Catholic Church, Troy, IL. She was a member of the "FRIENDS" program of Troy, IL, "The Friends of St. Joseph Shrine" of St. Louis, MO. She also was a...

D. "Corky" D. Parton

D. "Corky" D. Parton

Oct 1, 2015

Darrell "Corky" Parton, 66, of Troy, IL, born September 27, 1949, in Washington, IA, passed away Thursday, October 1, 2015, at John Cochran V A Medical Center, St. Louis, MO. Corky was a veteran of the US Army serving in Vietnam where he received two Purple Hearts. He was a proud Life Member of the VFW Post 976 Troy, IL,...

Lavon M. Brueggeman

Lavon M. Brueggeman

Oct 1, 2015

LaVon Martha Brueggeman, 86, of Troy, IL, born June 8, 1929, in East St. Louis, IL, passed away Thursday, October 1, 2015 at Liberty Village, Maryville, IL. LaVon was a long time member of Friedens United Church of Christ in Troy, IL,. She was active with the Adult Fellowship group, Quilters and loved singing in the choir. LaVon was member...

Samantha J. Randolph

Samantha J. Randolph

Sep 27, 2015

Samantha J. Randolph, 21, of Troy, IL, born Aug. 9, 1994, in Maryville, IL, died Sunday, Sept. 27, 2015, at Anderson Hospital, Maryville, IL. Samantha was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Troy, IL She was a graduate of Village Acadamy High School in Knoxville, TN, and was attending BAC in Belleville, IL. She was preceded in death by...

Mildred E. Worthen

Mildred E. Worthen

Sep 26, 2015

Mildred E. Worthen, 89, of Troy, Ill., born Jan. 2, 1926, in East St. Louis, Ill., died Saturday, Sept. 26, 2015, at Rosewood Care Center, Edwardsville, Ill. Mildred was a long time member of the First Christian Church of Collinsville. She loved her family and enjoyed working puzzles. She was preceded in death by her husband, John Worthen; grandson, Shawn...

David F. Rickert Sr.

David F. Rickert Sr.

Sep 26, 2015

David F. "Dave" Rickert, 76, of Troy, Ill., born Aug. 11, 1939, in Granite City, Ill., passed away Saturday, Sept. 26, 2015, at St. Elizabeth's Hospital in Belleville, Ill. Dave was very proud of his time spent in the United States Navy. He was a member of the VFW Post 976 in Troy, Ill. He loved his motorcycle rides, camping,...

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