Chris A. Lowry
Dec 24, 2015
Chris Allen Lowry Sr., 52, of Edwardsville, Ill., born Aug. 11, 1963, in Quincy, Ill., passed away Dec. 24, 2015, at his home surrounded by his loving family. Chris enjoyed his job as a drywall finisher, and took great pride in his work, he was owner operator of Lowry Drywall for over 17 years. He enjoyed rural living, the outdoors,...
Selda Reiss
Dec 19, 2015
Selda A. Reiss, 81, of Troy, Ill., born Feb. 28, 1934, in St. Jacob, Ill., passed away Dec. 19, 2015, at Anderson Hospital in Maryville, Ill. Selda was a long time member of St. Jerome Catholic Church and St. Ann Sodality. She owned and operated Troy Food Mart for many years. Selda was a member of Jarvis Township Sr. Center...
Garrett J. Byrnes
Dec 19, 2015
Garrett James Byrnes, 78, of St. Jacob, Ill., born Aug. 28, 1937, in Detroit, Mich., passed away Dec. 18, 2015, at St. Joseph's Hospital in Highland, Ill. Garrett retired from St. Joseph's Hospital in Highland, Ill. He attended the United Church of Christ, and was a Boy Scout Troop leader for many years. He loved bowling, hunting and fishing, but...
Larry K. Dulaney
Dec 9, 2015
Larry Kent Dulaney, 83, of Troy, Ill., born May 11, 1932, in Kansas City, Kan., passed away Wednesday, Dec. 9, 2015, in Troy, Ill. Larry served his country in the Army during the Korean Conflict. He was also a proud member of the Masonic Order. Where Larry went, his faithful pup, Bubba-D was by his side. He was preceded in...
Joe M. Estes
Dec 8, 2015
Joe Milton Estes, 83, of Troy, Ill., born Feb. 12, 1932, in Benton, Ky., died Tuesday, December 8, 2015, at Eden Village, Glen Carbon, Ill. Joe was a long-time faithful and active member of Friedens United Church of Christ, Troy, Ill., where he served as Superintendent of Sunday Schools, and on the Church Council. He honorably served his country in...
Mavis M. Wilson
Dec 6, 2015
Mavis M. Wilson, 84, of Troy, IL, born March 18, 1931, in Kennett, MO, passed away Sunday, Dec. 6, 2015, at Barnes Jewish Hospital, St. Louis, MO. Mavis attended State Park Assembly of God Church where her husband of almost 65 years, Rev. Herbert E. Wilson is Pastor. She was a quilter, enjoyed ceramics, cross word and puzzle games. She...
Ruth L. Stock
Dec 2, 2015
Ruth L. Stock, 93, of Troy, Ill., born March 13, 1922, in Troy, Ill., passed away Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2015, at Eden Village in Glen Carbon, Ill. Ruth was a long time member of Troy United Methodist Church, United Methodist Women and the quilters of Troy United Methodist Church. She was a graduate of McKendree College, and taught grade school...
Ann M. Wiehardt
Nov 25, 2015
Ann M. Wiehardt, born July 15 in Granite City, Ill., died Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2015, at Rosewood Care Center in Edwardsville, Ill. Ann was a faithful member of St. Jerome Catholic Church and St. Ann Sodality. She was a graduate of Granite City High School and Brown's Business College. She worked for St. Jerome Catholic Church for many years and...
Janice F. Schultze
Nov 21, 2015
Janice Faye Schultze, 76, of Troy, Ill., born July 14, 1939, in Highland, Ill., passed away Nov. 21, 2015, at Highland Health Care Center, Highland, Ill. Janice loved her family and was a member of the United Church of Christ. She was preceded in death by a grandson, Scott Foote; and her parents, Lester and Dorothy M., nee Kuhn, Kueker....
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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....
