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...
Robert Lloyd Oakley
Mar 18, 2013
Robert Lloyd Oakley, 66, of Troy, IL, born February 7, 1947, in Charleston, West Virginia, died on Monday, March 18, 2013 at his home in Troy, IL. Robert served his country in the United States Navy during the Vietnam Era. He loved his family especially his nieces and nephews, loved bass fishing on the Kentucky Lake, hunting and gardening. He...
William "Mickey" Ruth
Mar 2, 2013
William "Mickey" Ruth, 52, of Troy, Ill., born Jan. 1, 1961, in Highland, Ill., died Saturday March 2, 2013, in Swansea, Ill. Mickey loved his family, country music, playing trivia, and dressing as Santa Claus. He enjoyed his time spent with the Special Olympics and was a huge Cardinals baseball fan. Mickey was preceded by his parents, Eldred and Ruby,...
Evelyn M. Jackson
Feb 27, 2013
Evelyn M. Jackson, 92, of Alton, Ill., formerly of Troy, Ill., born Feb. 14, 1920, in St. Louis, Mo., died Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2013, at Eunice Smith Nursing Home in Alton, Ill. Mrs. Jackson was very active in the Band Boosters, Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts, and the Steel Workers of American retired organization. She was a member of St. Jerome...
Milton Cummings
Feb 24, 2013
Milton Louis Cummings, 94, of Troy, IL, born March 20, 1918, in De Soto, MO, died Sunday February 24, 2013, at his home. Milton, Cared deeply about his family, he was a loving and gentle man caring for his wife Gertrude during her final illness. Mr. Cummings was a member of St. James the Greater Catholic Church, St. Jacob, IL,...
Maureen M. Aichs
Feb 23, 2013
Maureen M. Aichs, 74, of Troy, IL, born December 15, 1938, in South Wales United Kingdom, died Saturday, February 23, 2013, at Relais Bonne Eau Hospice of Southern Illinois, Edwardsville, IL. Mrs. Aichs was a member of Bethel Baptist Church, Troy, IL. She was preceded in death by her husband, Albert E. Aichs; granddaughter Sydney Aichs; and her parents, John...
Frances Greear
Feb 18, 2013
Frances Greear, 95, of Troy, IL, born March 2, 1917, in Crystal City, MO, died Monday, Feb. 18, 2013, at Caseyville Nursing and Rehab Center, Caseyville, IL. Mrs. Greear Retired from SIUE. She was a member of Troy Christian Church, Rebecca's Lodge of Troy and Moose Lodge Collinsville Post # 1561. She was preceded in death by her Husband, Edmond...
Richard "Rich" Shevcik
Feb 17, 2013
Shevcik, Richard Frank, 84, of Troy, IL, born Oct. 28, 1928, in Granite City, IL, died Sunday, Feb. 17, 2013, at Anderson Hospital, Maryville, IL. Rich was a member of St. Jerome Catholic Church, Troy, IL. He served in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict. He was preceded in death by his wife, Elizabeth "Betty" Shevcik; son, Kenneth...
Phil Craddock
Feb 16, 2013
Craddock, Phil, 58, of Troy, IL, born March 4, 1954 in Fulton, KY, died on Saturday, Feb. 16, 2013, in Edwardsville, IL. Mr. Craddock was a member of Church of Christ, Collinsville, IL He was preceded in death by his father Walter B. Craddock. Surviving are his daughter, Katie Craddock of Troy, IL; mother, Melba (nee Lynch) Craddock of Troy,...
Charles Marvin Gore
Feb 8, 2013
Charles Marvin Gore, 67, of St. Jacob, Ill., born Aug. 21, 1945, in Rector, Ark., died on Friday, Feb. 8, 2013, at NEA Baptist Hospital, Jonesboro, Ark. Mr. Gore graduated from Rector High School in 1963 and earned a bachelor of science in agriculture from Arkansas State University in 1969. He worked for 42 years for the USDA combining his...
Bessie Schaake
Feb 4, 2013
Bessie Elizabeth Schaake, 87, of St. Jacob, Ill., born July 14, 1925, in Holcomb, Mo., died Monday, Feb. 4, 2013, at Gateway Regional Hospital, Granite City, Ill. Mrs. Schaake retired from Jakel Manufacturing after 16 years. She was also a township clerk for St. Jacob for many years and worked many years on the St. Jacob homecoming. She was a...
Helen Biarkis
Feb 3, 2013
Helen L. Biarkis, nee Brueggemann, 102, of Troy, Ill., born Aug. 4, 1910, in St. Louis, Mo., died on Sunday, Feb. 3, 2013, in Highland, Ill. Mrs. Biarkis lived many years in Jennings, Mo., and also resided in Troy, Ill., since the mid 1980s. She was a beautician for more than 40 years. Helen was preceded in death by her...
