Paul C. Jacob
Jul 26, 2013
Paul C. Jacob. 85, of Troy, Ill., born Sept. 6, 1927, in Princeton, Ky., died Friday, July 26, 2013, at home surrounded by his family. Paul was a member of Bethel Baptist Church for over 25 years where he served as a deacon for many years. He proudly served his country during World War II in the Merchant Marines. Paul...
May Catherine Escher
Jul 24, 2013
May Catherine Escher, 73, of Troy, IL, born Dec. 26, 1939, in Granite City, IL, died July 24, 2013 at her home in Troy, IL. Mrs. Escher was a member of Apostolic Tabernacle Pentecostal Church in Edwardsville, IL, she loved reading her bible, working crossword puzzles, and her family, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She truly loved babies and her...
John F. Isenberg
Jul 20, 2013
John Frederick Isenberg, 47, of O'Fallon, Ill., born April 29, 1966, in Highland, Ill., died on Saturday, July 20, 2013, in Troy, Ill. John was a 25 year member of Laborers Local No. 670, he enjoyed his time fishing, cooking, gardening and especially the time he spent with his family and loved ones. He was preceded in death by his...
Susan Wray
Jul 19, 2013
Susan Wray, 84, of Troy, Ill., born Aug. 29, 1928, in Brooklyn, N.Y., died Friday, July 19, 2013, at Rosewood Care Center, Edwardsville, Ill. Mrs. Wray was a member of the Troy United Methodist Church and Troy VFW Ladies Auxiliary. She was preceded in death by her parents, Felice and Concetta, nee Giglio, Schiano; and two sisters, Mary Zarieski and...
Dorothy Marie Kohl
Jul 8, 2013
Kohl, Dorothy M., 81, of Maryville, IL, born Sept. 2, 1931, in St. Louis, MO, died July 18, 2013, in Maryville, IL. Dorothy retired from Continental Baking Company of St. Louis, MO. She was precede in death by her parents, Joseph William and Clara (nee Ceil) Kohl; sister Shirley V. Kohl; sister-in-law, Irene Kohl. Surviving are her brothers, Bill (Fran)...
Reyburn "Ray" Cottingham
Jun 17, 2013
Reyburn "Ray" Cottingham, 80, of Troy, Ill., born Nov. 24, 1932, in Peoria, Ill., died on Monday, June 17, 2013, in Highland, Ill. Ray was a quiet man who dearly loved his family. He retired from Caterpillar with more than 35 years of service. He was a history buff, especially history surrounding World War II and Railroad Steam and Diesel...
Francis Dale Bray
Jun 12, 2013
Francis Dale Bray, 86, of Troy, Ill., born July 26, 1926, in Lindsay, Okla., died Wednesday, June 12, 2013, at Edwardsville Nursing and Rehab Center. Francis retired from the Army after serving 23 years active duty. He was a member of Collinsville Church of Christ where he was very active and taught Bible School. He was preceded in death by...
Kris Alana Roesch
Jun 10, 2013
Kris Alana Roesch, 46, of Troy, Ill., born on Aug. 4, 1966, in Belleville, Ill., died on Monday, June 10, 2013, at her home in Troy, Ill. Kris was a nurse and had worked at St. Elizabeth's and Memorial Hospitals in Belleville, Ill., and at Anderson Hospital in Maryville, Ill. She loved her family and the time she spent working...
Richard Allen Klingelhoefer
Jun 6, 2013
Richard Allen Klingelhoefer, 55, of Troy, Ill., born Oct. 18, 1957, in Belleville, Ill., died Thursday, June 6, 2013, in Troy, Ill. Richard was a loving husband, father and grandfather. He retired from Highmount School in Belleville, Ill. He was preceded in death by his parents, Kelso and Esther Mae, nee Sehlinger, Klingelhoefer. Surviving are his wife, Arlene, nee Wuebbles,...
Lewis D. Scott
May 13, 2013
Lewis D. Scott, 81, of Highland, Ill., born Sept. 30, 1931, in Wendell, Idaho, died Monday, May 13, 2013, at his home. Mr. Scott owned and operated Brisbayne Atlantic Richfield Service Stations in California. He was preceded in death by his parents, Floyd and Vera, nee Trout, Scott. Surviving are his wife, JoAnne, nee Long, Scott of Highland, Ill.; two...
Wilma Rose Stack
May 9, 2013
Wilma Rose Stack, 90, of Highland, Ill., born Oct. 27, 1922, in St. Louis, Mo., died Thursday, May 9, 2013, in Alhambra, Ill. Wilma enjoyed going to church and was a member of the St. Paul's Catholic Church in Highland, Ill. She loved her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She enjoyed cooking and listening to music. Wilma was preceded in death...
Taffy R. Caradona-Stewart
Apr 27, 2013
Taffy Renee Caradona-Stewart, 40, of O'Fallon, Ill., born Aug. 1, 1972, in Gilmer, Texas, died Saturday, April 27, 2013, at her home. She was preceded in death by her father, John D. Johnston. Surviving are her husband, Brandon Stewart of O'Fallon, Ill.; children, Hunter, Chase and Bailey Caradona and Megan Richardson; stepson, Brandon Stewart Jr.; her mother, Lana, nee Shoopman,...
Taffy R. Caradona-Stewart
Apr 27, 2013
Taffy Renee Caradona-Stewart, 40, of O'Fallon, Ill., born Aug. 1, 1972, in Gilmer, Texas, died Saturday, April 27, 2013, at her home. Surviving are her husband, Brandon Stewart of O'Fallon, Ill.; children, Hunter, Chase and Bailey Caradona and Megan Richardson; stepson, Brandon Stewart Jr.; parents, John (Jeanne) Johnston and Lona, nee Shoopman, (Robert) Charlton; and sisters, Poppi Johnston Turlich, Lynn...
David Hoedebecke
Apr 21, 2013
David Hoedebecke, 60, of Hinsdale, Ill., born Oct. 15, 1952, in Granite City, Ill., died on Sunday, April 21, 2013, at Northwestern Hospital in Chicago, Ill. David's world revolved around his family, and he loved his wife, children and grandchildren with all he had. He was a breath of fresh air, a helpful hand to all and touched every heart...
Mark Paul Riebold
Apr 19, 2013
Mark Paul Riebold, 59, of Troy, Ill., born on Dec. 15, 1953, in East St. Louis, Ill., died on April 19, 2013, in St. Louis, Mo. Mr. Riebold was a member of Mother of Perpetual Help Catholic Church in Maryville, Ill., the Knights of Columbus Council No. 9266 and the NPMA - National Property Management Association. He formerly worked for...
Bob V. Williams
Apr 15, 2013
Bob V. Williams, 88, of Troy, Ill., born Feb. 23, 1925, in East St. Louis, Ill., died on April 15, 2013, at Anderson Hospital in Maryville, Ill. Bob co-owned with his brothers the Collinsville Honda Shop in Collinsville, Ill. He proudly served in World War II, in the US Marine Corp. He was a member of VFW Post 1117 Caseyville,...
Marion E. Mcelligott
Apr 10, 2013
Marion E. McElligott, nee Newgent, 100, born May 15, 1912, in East St. Louis, Ill., passed away peacefully Wednesday, April 10, 2013, at Fair Oaks Nursing Home in Greenville, Ill. Mrs. McElligott was a long time member of Edgemont Bible Church and attended Bethel Baptist Church in Troy while living there. If you ever asked Marion what her greatest accomplishment...
Hilda M. Ebl
Apr 4, 2013
Hilda Mabel Ebl, nee Werner, 84, of Troy, Ill., born Nov. 8, 1928, in Detroit, Mich., died on Thursday, April 4, 2013, at Anderson Hospital in Maryville, Ill. Mrs. Ebl was preceded in death by her husband, Frank J. Ebl; parents, Walter and Mable, nee Baglin, Werner; and sisters, Juanita Schneider Norma Deck. Surviving are her son, Rick Ebl of...
Jack Wilson Craft
Mar 31, 2013
Master Sgt. Jack Wilson Craft, retired, 71, of Troy died on Sunday, March 31 in Maryville. He was born in New Kensington, Pennsylvania on May 26, 1941, a son of Percy Lewis and Ruby June (nee Gaston) Craft. Mr. Craft was a retired master sergeant having served in the U.S. Air Force and retired from civil service. He was a...
Charles "Tyler" Gammon
Mar 22, 2013
Charles Tyler Gammon, 18, of Troy, Ill., born Aug. 12, 1994, in Maryville, Ill., died on Friday, March 22, 2013, at Anderson Hospital in Maryville, Ill. Tyler attended Metro Community Church in Edwardsville, Ill. He loved all kinds of sports, music and spending time with his family and friends. He was preceded in death by his father, Charles Thomas Gammon...
