Obituary Listing

Dec 6, 2024

Barbara J. Green, 74, of Troy, IL, born Tuesday, February 28, 1950, in Hillsboro, IL and passed away at her home on Friday, December 6, 2024.

Barbara was a loving mother and grandmother and always enjoyed the times she spent with her family.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Melvin R. Green whom...

Dec 3, 2024

Gerald E. "Jerry" Faires, 83, of St. Jacob, IL, born Friday, July 11, 1941, in Highland, IL and he passed away on Tuesday, December 3, 2024, in Lebanon, IL.

Jerry was a long-time member of St. Jacob United Methodist Church in St. Jacob, IL.  He graduated from  McKendree College with a degree in business..  He enjoyed traveling,...

Dec 3, 2024

JoAnn Kemp, 88, of Holiday Shores, IL, born Tuesday, September 15, 1936, in Clinton, KY and she passed away on Tuesday, December 3, 2024, in Alhambra, IL.

JoAnn attended Zion Lutheran Church in Bethalto, IL.  She loved her family and was always happy to spend time with them.

She was preceded in death by her...

Dec 2, 2024

Margaret L. "Peggy" Decker, 91, of Normal, IL, formerly of Troy, IL, born Sunday, September 10, 1933, in East St. Louis, IL and passed away peacefully on Monday, December 2, 2024, at her home surrounded by her family.

Peggy was a member of Saint Patrick Catholic Church in Bloomington, IL.  She graduated from St. Theresa Academy class...

Dec 2, 2024

John Elmer Nehrt was born on April 8, 1952, in Breese, Illinois, the fifth child of parents Anna (Hermsmeyer) and Elmer Nehrt (Both Deceased). He grew up on farms in the Carlyle, Illinois, area. He graduated from Carlyle High School (with perfect attendance), Kaskaskia Junior College and Western Illinois University (BS in Law Enforcement Administration) and took additional classes...

Nov 20, 2024

Lennie C. Sneed, 78, of O'Fallon, IL, was born Saturday, December 22, 1945, in Rives, MO and passed away on Wednesday, November 20, 2024, at his home surrounded by his loving family.

Lennie retired from the trucking industry after many years of service.  He enjoyed working on fixing motors.  He was always ready for a good fishing...

Nov 20, 2024

LaVerne H. Buehrer, 100 years and 10 months, of Troy, IL, born Sunday, January 27, 1924, in Troy, IL and passed away on Wednesday, November 20, 2024, at Eden Village in Glen Carbon, IL.

LaVerne was a lifetime faithful member of Friedens United Church of Christ Troy, IL, where she was active with the Women's Guild and...

Nov 19, 2024

Michael R. Scott, 70 of Alton, IL, he was born Sunday, July 25, 1954, in Germany and passed away on Tuesday, November 19, 2024, at his home in Alton, IL.

Michael served in the United States Navy during the Vietnam War.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Richard L. and Rose marie (nee...

Nov 14, 2024

Belinda ("Sam") Jo Lundberg, 63, of Troy, IL, was born Thursday, August 3, 1961, in Danville, IL and passed away on Thursday, November 14, 2024, in St. Louis, MO after a difficult fight with cancer.

Belinda graduated from Seeger High School in West Lebanon, IN and received her bachelor's degree in computer science from the University of...

Nov 8, 2024

Elaine M. Ackerman, 91, of Troy, IL, born Tuesday, July 25, 1933, in Troy, IL and passed away on Friday, November 8, 2024, at Anderson Hospital, Maryville, IL.

Elaine was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Troy, IL.  She and Don owned and operated Ackerman's Restaurant in Edwardsville, IL for over 25 years.  She retired at...

Nov 2, 2024

Robert Cary Golec, 77, of Troy, IL, born Saturday, June 7, 1947, in East St. Louis, Il and passed away at his home on Saturday, November 2, 2024.

Robert was a member of St. Jerome Catholic Church in Troy, IL.  He owned and operated Robert Jordan and associates in Troy, IL for many years.  In retirement he...

Nov 2, 2024

Ronald E. "Ron" Walta, 65, of Troy, IL, born August 31, 1959, in Belleville, IL and passed away at his home on Saturday November 2, 2024.

Ron attended the Catholic Church.  He was a lifetime member of Belleclaire Kennel Club.  He loved his fur babies, Daisey and Autumn.  Ron enjoyed classic cars and adventurous road trips.  Summertime...

Oct 27, 2024

Betty J. Reckmann, 93, 0f St. Jacob, IL, born Tuesday, April 7, 1931, in Highland, IL and passed away on Sunday, October 27, 2024 at Washington County Medical Center in Nashville, IL.

Betty was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother and enjoyed spending time with her family and friends.

She was preceded in...

Oct 19, 2024

Carol Ann Bishop, 81, of Troy, IL, born February 9, 1943, in Kankakee, IL and passed away on Saturday, October 19, 2024 at Highland Health care Center, Highland, IL.

Carol was a member of St. Jerome Catholic Church, Troy, IL.  She enjoyed sewing and quilting and was the owner of Sweet Annies Quilt Shoppe in Troy for...

Oct 13, 2024

Richard J. "Mac" McCammack, 82, of Troy, IL, born Thursday August 13, 1942 in Monticello, IL and he passed away peacefully on Sunday October 13, 2024 at his home surrounded by his loving family.

Mac was a faithful member of Bethel Baptist Church for over 52 years.  He received his Master's Degree from SIUE in Electrical Engineering...

Oct 10, 2024

Thomas (Tom) Michael Schmitt, 72, a life-long resident of Troy, IL, was born Sunday , October 14,

1951 at home in Troy and passed away on October 10, 2024 of natural causes, at his

home under the care of his loving family following a lengthy decline in health.

Tom was a member of...

Oct 2, 2024

Larry E. Sanderson, 72, of Belleville, IL, born Monday, February 4, 1952, in East St. Louis, IL and passed away at his home on Wednesday, October 2, 2024.

Larry attended Cathedral of St. Peters in Belleville, IL.  He was an avid sports memorabilia collector, along with specialty coins and stamps, buying and selling at his former shop,...

Sep 23, 2024

Gertrude L. "Gertie" Gebhart, 86, of Collinsville, IL, born Sunday, September 26, 1937, in Collinsville, IL and she passed away on Monday, September 23, 2024, at Anderson Hospital, Maryville, IL.

Gertie faithfully attended St. Jerome Catholic Church, Troy, IL where she was member of the St. Ann's Sodality for over 55 years.  She was very proud and...

Sep 19, 2024

Stuart J. Weider, 72, of Troy, IL, was born on May 27, 1952, in Highland, IL, and passed away on Thursday, September 19, 2024, at his home, by his loving family after a courageous battle with bladder cancer.

Stuart was a member of Mother of Perpetual Help Catholic Church in Maryville, IL. He graduated from Augustana College...

Sep 16, 2024

Lawrence "Larry" Norbury, 81, of Trenton, IL, born Monday, August 2, 1943, in East St. Louis, IL and passed away on Monday, September 16, 2024, at Anderson Hospital, Maryville, IL.

Larry was a faithful member of St. Jerome Catholic Church, Troy, IL.  He served his Country in the United States Army During the Vietnam Conflict.  Larry was...