Patricia L. "Pat" Merz
Feb 11, 2015
Patricia L. "Pat" Merz, 92, of Troy, Ill., born Sept. 2, 1922, in St. Louis, Mo., died Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2015, at Anderson Hospital, Maryville, Ill. Pat was a faithful long time member of Troy United Methodist Church. She was a member of United Methodist Women, the church choir, hand bell choir, quilters and a member of the Granite City...
Vivian Leona Boostrom
Feb 10, 2015
Vivian Leona Mueschen Boostrom, 89, of Swansea, IL was born on August 11, 1925, and passed away on February 10, 2015. She was the daughter of Henry Mueschen and Rose Johnson Mueschen, who raised their family in Maywood, Illinois. There will be a memorial service honoring Vivian's life and legacy; all are invited to Winstanley Baptist Church, 9471 W. Hwy...
Courtney Elizibeth Mckinnon
Feb 9, 2015
Courtney Elizibeth McKinnon, 20, of Troy, IL, born June 5, 1994, in Taylorville, IL, died Monday, Feb. 9, 2015 at Anderson Hospital, Maryville, IL. Surviving is a son, Kayden Helms of St. Louis, MO; her parents, Timothy McKinnon of Nixa, MO and Jennifer (nee Hansford) McKinnon of Troy, IL; brothers, Justin McClain of St. Jacob, IL, Joseph McKinnon of Troy,...
James Brian Wilcox
Feb 6, 2015
James Brian Wilcox, 50, of Troy, Ill., born Nov. 20, 1964, at Tyndall Air Force Base, Fla., passed away Friday, Feb. 6, 2015, at Anderson Hospital in Maryville, Ill. Surviving are daughters, Amy R. Wilcox and Stacie L. Wilcox both of Troy, Ill.; parents, Michael and Francisca, nee Lantaca, Wilcox of Maryville, Ill.; brothers, Richard (Carla) Wilcox of Edwardsville, Ill.,...
Donald Lee Meadows
Feb 3, 2015
Meadows, Donald Lee, 55, of Troy, IL, born September 12, 1959, in Collinsville, IL, died Tuesday, February 3, 2015 at Barnes-Jewish Hospital, St. Louis, MO. He was preceded in death by his parents, Paul and Elizabeth (nee Cline) Meadows; brothers, William J. and John E. Meadows. Surviving are his sisters, Nancy (Ova "Zip") Zilibotti of Edwardsville, IL, Mary Jane (Roderick)...
Gale Z. Stoops
Jan 23, 2015
Gale Z. Stoops, 66, of Troy, IL, born September 01, 1948, in Elvins, MO, died Friday, January 23, 2015 at his home in Troy, IL. Gale proudly served his Country in United States Navy during the Vietnam Conflict. Brother Gale was a faithful member of the Pentecostals of Troy. He retired from the Star Bakery of Troy and was always...
Elvera F. Bostrom
Jan 23, 2015
Elvera Francis Bostrom, 94, of Troy, Ill., born Oct. 8, 1920, in Missouri, died Friday, Jan. 23, 2015, at her home. Elvera was a 55 year member of Bethel Baptist Church, where she was active as a Sunday school teacher for many years. She retired from SIUE as a library assistant in cataloging and was a graduate of SIUE class...
Helen L. Rick
Jan 20, 2015
Helen Lucille Rick, 74, of Collinsville, Ill., born March 10, 1940, in Commerce, Mo., died Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2015, at Anderson Hospital, Maryville, Ill. Helen attended Bethel Baptist Church in Troy, Ill. She retired from Midwest Meat Inc., in Fairmont City, Ill., as a cashier. She loved her family, her home, her animals and her flower garden. She also loved...
James Lewis Kranz
Jan 18, 2015
Kranz, James L., 96, of Troy, Ill., born March 26, 1918, in Troy, Ill., died Sunday, January 18, 2015, in Lebanon, Ill. James was a member of Friedens United Church of Christ, Troy, Ill. He retired from Alton Box Board in 1973, was a member of Farm Bureau, enjoyed gardening, fishing, and playing solitaire. He loved being a farmer, and...
Donald Barsch
Jan 10, 2015
Donald Barsch, 71, of Troy, Ill., born April 21, 1943, in Highland, Ill., died Saturday, January 10, 2015, at St. John's Hospital, Springfield, Ill. Donald was a retired union carpenter. He enjoyed fishing and was a member of the Edwardsville Sportsman's Club. He served his country in the United States Army, and was a member of the Troy American Legion...
Harold E. Hoenig
Jan 6, 2015
Harold Earl Hoenig, 73, of St. Jacob, Ill., born Feb. 6, 1941, in St. Jacob, Ill., died Monday, January 5, 2015. Harold was a member of St. Jacob UCC in St. Jacob, Ill. He loved his family and will be missed by all. Harold served his country proudly in the United States Army, and was a graduate of the class...
Gracie Mae Hackworth
Jan 6, 2015
Gracie Mae Hackworth, 87, of Paragould, Ark., born Feb. 3, 1927, in Leachville, Ark., was called peacefully home on Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2015, at her home. Many hearts are broken due to the loss of such a loving person. Some of us knew her as Mom, others Grandma, Great-Grandma, Great-Great-Grandma, as well as many other names. At 87 years old...
John P. Birchett Ii
Dec 30, 2014
John Paul Birchett II, 37, of Troy, Ill., born May 4, 1977, at Scott Air Force Base, Ill., died Tuesday, December 30, 2014, in Troy, Ill. John worked for Waste Management. He loved deer and squirrel hunting, and most of all he loved his children and family. He will be missed by all. He was preceded in death by his...
Janet M. Rehg
Dec 28, 2014
Janet M. Rehg, 71, of Trenton, Ill., born Feb. 28, 1943, in Mulberry Grove, Ill., died Sunday, Dec. 28, 2014, at St. Joseph's Hospital, Highland, Ill. Janet was a member of St. Jacob United Methodist Church, St. Jacob, Ill. She retired as a postal clerk from the O'Fallon branch of United States Post Office, O'Fallon, Ill. She was preceded in...
Alice L. Webb
Dec 23, 2014
Alice Louise Webb, 79, of Highland, Ill., born June 5, 1935, in St. Louis, Mo., died Tuesday, Dec. 23, 2014, at her home with her loving family by her side. Alice was a member of First Baptist Church of New Baden, Ill. She was a dear mother and friend and will be missed by many. She was preceded in death...
Harry A Thiel Jr.
Dec 19, 2014
Harry Allen Thiel Jr., 85, of Highland, Ill., born Aug. 11, 1929, in Highland, Ill., died Friday, December 19, 2014, at Faith Country Side, Highland, Ill. Harry was granted his last two wishes on December 19, 2014, when he took his last breath in the town he was born in and loved, and his family was an original founder of...
Larry E. Colyott
Dec 16, 2014
Larry Edward Colyott, 70, of Troy, Ill., born Jan. 31, 1944, in St. Louis, Mo., died Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2014, at Meridian Village in Glen Carbon, Ill. Mr. Colyott retired after 39 and half years from Home Federal Savings and Loan. He loved fishing, hunting and all outdoors. Larry enjoyed going "Down Home" to Hunter, Mo., near the Current river....
Aaron R. Jolly
Dec 15, 2014
Aaron R. Jolly, 25, of Troy, Ill., born June 26, 1989, in Maryville, Ill., died Monday, Dec. 15, 2014, at his home in Troy, Ill. Aaron was a computer wiz enjoying both building and computer video gaming. He was a graduate of the Triad Class of 2007. He loved all pets and animals and most of all he loved his...
Jill L. Jones
Dec 15, 2014
Jill L. Jones, 41, of Troy, Ill., born June 19, 1973, in Highland, Ill., died Monday, December 15, 2014, at Anderson Hospital, Maryville, Ill. Jill worked many years at the Scissor Shack in Troy, IL and as a Medical Assistant, she loved watching the Cowboys Football team, camping and spending time with her grandchildren. She was preceded in death by...
Todd E. Penrod
Dec 15, 2014
Todd E. Penrod, 47, of St. Jacob, Ill., born Aug. 30, 1967, in Highland, Ill., died Monday, December 15, 2014, surrounded by his loving family. Todd owned and operated Penrod's Garage in St. Jacob, Ill., and also worked as a steel worker at Hammer and Steel, St. Louis, Mo. He loved working on race cars and watching them. He loved...
