Obituary Listing

Aug 1, 2014

Gladys Esther Bliss, 93, of Troy, Ill., born July 2, 1921, in Stirum, N.D., died Friday, August 1, 2014, at Liberty Village, Maryville, Ill. Gladys graduated from high school in St. Paul, Minn., and worked at Swifts Packing House in St. Paul, Minn., until she married Lester Henry Bliss on May 24, 1941. Gladys and Lester moved to East St....

Jul 21, 2014

William Donald "Bill" Richardson, M.D., 82, of Troy, Ill., born Jan. 22, 1932, in St. Louis, Mo., died Monday, July 21, 2014, at his home. Dr. Bill graduated from Dupo High School in 1950, Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, Ill., in 1954 and from the University of Illinois Medical School, Chicago, Ill., in 1958. Dr. Bill was a member of Bethel...

Jul 7, 2014

Edwin J. "Ed" Kelley, 82, of St. Jacob, IL, born September 17, 1931, in Granite City, IL, passed away Monday, July 7, 2014, at Highland Health Care Center, Highland, IL. Ed was a member of St. Jacob United Church of Christ, St. Jacob, IL;and was a former Mayor of St. Jacob, IL; Past-President of Southwest Stock Car Speedway Highland, IL,...

Jul 2, 2014

Kathryn Jo Ann Courtney, 77, of Troy, Ill., born Feb. 23, 1937, in Des Moines, Iowa, passed away Wednesday, July 2, 2014, at Anderson Hospital, Maryville, Ill. Kathryn worked at Anderson Hospital for over 23 years as a nurse. She loved her family especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was a loyal fan of Cardinals Baseball and never missed watching...

Jul 1, 2014

Betty June Ford Allen, 88, of Troy, Ill., born March 29, 1926, in Ethel, Mo., passed away Tuesday, July 1, 2014, at her home. Betty was a member of Little Flock Primitive Baptist Church, Edwardsville, Ill. She owned and operated the Cahokia Floral and Gifts Shop in Cahokia, Ill., for many years and was a member of Jarvis Township Senior...

Jun 29, 2014

Christopher Lucas Knauer, 24, of Troy, Ill., born Dec. 22, 1989, in Myrtle Beach, S.C., died Sunday, June 29, 2014, at St. Louis University Medical Center, St. Louis, Mo. Christopher was a graduate of Triad High School Class of 2008, and SIUE Class of 2013, with a degree in engineering. He was employed by Entegee Engineering Technical Group of Davenport,...

Jun 22, 2014

Dorothy O. Jondro, 99, of St. Jacob, Ill., formerly of Caseyville, Ill., born Jan. 16, 1915, in East St. Louis, Ill., died Sunday, June 22, 2014, at her home in St. Jacob, Ill. Dorothy graduated on Dec. 8, 1938, as a Licensed Registered Beauty Consultant. She owned and operated Dorothy's Beauty Shop in Caseyville, Ill., for 67 years, retiring in...

Jun 10, 2014

Betty Lou Jarrett, nee Blankenship, 74, of Troy, Ill., born June 17, 1939, in East St. Louis, Ill., died Tuesday, June 10, 2014. Betty was a member of Good Shepard Lutheran Church in Collinsville, Ill. She enjoyed gardening and working with her flowers, and quilting. She always enjoyed the time she spent with her family, especially her grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and...

Jun 9, 2014

Patsy Miriam "Pat" Long nee, Patch, 87, born in Washington Park, Ill., on May 25, 1927, passed from this life to the next on Monday, June 9, 2014, at Friendship Manor Nursing Home in Nashville, Ill. She had lived there for the past two years after having resided in Troy for 45 years. Pat was a graduate of the University...

May 13, 2014

Barbara Kay Watson, 73, of Troy, Ill., born Oct. 9, 1940, in Sidney, Ill., died Tuesday, May 13, 2014, at her residence. Barbara was a member of Countryside Methodist Church in Sidney, Ill. She loved to sew, quilt and garden, and was a member of Jarvis Township Senior Center for many years. She was a huge sports fan, especially football,...

May 11, 2014

Stanley W. "John" Henry II - February 25, 1951 – May 11, 2014. Stanley W. "John" Henry II, 63, passed in his Troy, IL home on May 11, 2014 after a long and brave battle against cancer. Surrounded by family and friends he enjoyed life with a sense of humor and grace until the very end. John grew up in...

May 1, 2014

Richard Arthur Buecker Sr., 75, of Troy, Ill., born July 18, 1938, in St. Louis, Mo., passed away Thursday, May 1, 2014, at his home.

Richard served in the United States Marines and retired from Bi-State as a driver. He was a member of St. Jerome Catholic Church in Troy, Ill.

He was preceded in...

May 1, 2014

Warren Douglas Maaske, 68, of Troy, Ill., born June 26, 1945, in Pittsburg, Calif., passed away Thursday, May 1, 2014, at Relais Bonne Eau.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Harvey D. and Margaret A., nee Whitson, Maaske; brothers, James and Harvey Maaske; and a sister, Ruth Ann Maaske.

Surviving are his children,...

Apr 30, 2014

Retired Master Sgt. Robert James Dolan, 91, of Troy, Ill., born Feb. 1, 1923, in Wisconsin Rapids, Wis., passed away Wednesday, April 30, 2014, at Relais Bonne Eau Hospice of Southern Illinois, Edwardsville, Ill.

Mr. Dolan was a member of St. Jerome Catholic Church of Troy, Ill.  He was a retired master sergeant serving over 22 years...

Apr 26, 2014

Dennis Joseph Polfliet, 47, of Troy, Ill., born Sept. 18, 1966, in Pontiac, Mich., died Saturday, April 26, 2014, at Anderson Hospital, Maryville, Ill.

Dennis was a member of Troy United Methodist Church, Troy, Ill. He retired as a Master Sgt. From the United States Air Force, receiving many major awards and decorations during his career. He...

Apr 18, 2014

Albert Ward Alexander, 93, of Glen Carbon, Ill., formerly of Troy, Ill., born Dec. 28, 1920, in Portland, Ind., passed away Friday, April 18, 2014, at his home.

Albert was a member of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Collinsville, Ill. He was a retired truck driver for Trans American Freight Lines and he owned and operated the Alexander...

Apr 14, 2014

Shirley A. Stahlhut, 85, of Troy, Ill., born April 19, 1928 in Pana, Ill., died Monday, April 14, 2014.

Shirley was a member of Friedens United Church of Christ, Troy, Ill., and a former member for 62 years of Eden United Church of Christ, Edwardsville, Ill., where she was very active. Shirley worked for Portnay Garment Factory,...

Apr 11, 2014

Daniel Eugene "Danny the Barber" McAley Jr., 69, of Troy, Ill., born March 31, 1945, in Providence, R.I., passed away Friday, April 11, 2014, at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, Mo.

"Danny the Barber" owned and operated for 30 years Danny's Barber Shop in Troy, Ill., and had worked previously at Darrell's Barber Shop in Collinsville,...

Apr 10, 2014

Jerald Dean Schneider, 78, of St. Jacob, Ill., born Jan. 27, 1936, Rogers, Ark., passed away Thursday, April 10, 2014, at his home.

Jerald graduated from Rogers High School and attended college in Arkansas. He served as an Army combat training officer in the United States Army from August of 1962 to August of 1964. He had...

Apr 2, 2014

Paul Chesterfield Wright, 82, of St. Jacob, Ill., formerly of Caseyville, Ill., born Dec. 18, 1931, in East St. Louis, Ill., passed away Tuesday, April 2, 2014, at Jefferson Barracks Hospital in St. Louis, Mo.

Mr. Wright was a member of St. Stephen's Catholic Church in Caseyville, Ill. He served his country during the Korean War in...