Beverly J. Kaspar
Jan 24, 2013
Beverly Jean Kaspar, nee Carstens, 65, of Troy, Ill., born April 18, 1947, in Clinton, Iowa, died on Thursday, Jan. 24, 2013, in St. Louis, Mo. Mrs. Kaspar was a member of Christ Friends and Red Hat Society. She loved going to the theatre, especially the Fox and the Muny, she also loved reading, movies and listening to music. She...
Gerald Grow
Jan 22, 2013
Arrangements are pending for Mr. Gerald Grow of Glen Carbon, IL. Husband of Mary Ann Grow. LAUGHLIN~RICHESON FUNERAL HOME Troy, IL
Barbara "Sue" Miller
Jan 22, 2013
Barbara "Sue" Miller, 80, of St. Louis, Mo., born Dec. 8, 1932, in Reed Springs, Mo., died Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2013, at St. Anthony's Medical Center. Sue loved her family. She also loved collecting pottery and other antiques, working with her hands and cooking. She was preceded in death by her mother, Hollie Mae, nee Cross, Dahl. Surviving are her...
Bernadine Brenkendorff
Jan 20, 2013
Bernadine Brenkendorff, nee Hall, 95, of Troy, Ill., born Oct. 6, 1917, in Edwardsville, Ill., died on Sunday, Jan. 20, 2013, in Maryville, Ill. Bernadine was a very active life long member of Bethel Baptist Church. She loved her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Edward Frank Brenkendorff, whom she married on Aug. 20,...
Sylvia Kurtz
Jan 16, 2013
Sylvia J. Kurtz, 77, of Troy, Ill., born Dec. 21, 1935, in Madison, Ill., died Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2013, at Anderson Hospital, Maryville, Ill. She was preceded in death by a grandson, Danny Hoenig; her parents, David E. and Irene, nee Bolin, Henry Sr.; and sisters, Virginia Sutton, Betty Richter and Erma Seiber. Surviving are her husband, R. Dale Kurtz...
Richard Martin Hansen
Jan 15, 2013
Richard Martin Hansen, 86, of Troy, Ill., born April 6, 1926, in Lansing, Mich., died peacefully Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2013, surrounded by his loving family at Barnes Jewish Hospital, St. Louis, Mo. Mr. Hansen was a member of St. Jerome Catholic Church in Troy, Ill., where he played St. Nicholas on the celebration of the feast of St. Nicholas. He...
Harley "Joe" Eaves
Jan 11, 2013
Harley "Joe" Eaves, 87, of Troy, Ill., born Sept. 15, 1925, in Fayette County, Ill., died on Friday, Jan. 11, 2013, in Maryville, Ill. Mr. Eaves was a retired machinist/mechanic from Union Electric, and was an East St. Louis High School graduate class of 1943. He loved all types of sports. He was preceded in death by his parents,...
Mary P. (Nee Shaw) Schulte
Jan 9, 2013
Mary Patricia Schulte, 53, of Troy, Ill., born Dec. 8, 1959, in Detroit, Mich., died Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2013, at her home. Mary was a member of St. Jerome Catholic Church, Troy, Ill., and had worked for Unger Eye Care in Troy, Ill. She enjoyed being a mom and raising her family. She loved to travel, and especially enjoyed her...
Emmett A. Pfeil
Jan 7, 2013
Emmett Arthur Pfeil, 83, of Troy, Ill., born March 2, 1929, in Belleville, Ill., died on Monday, Jan. 7, 2013, at University Nursing and Rehab Center, Edwardsville, Ill. Mr. Pfeil was a member of Troy United Methodist Church, the Odd Fellows and had worked for Union Electric Power Company and retired from the welding shop. Emmett was preceded in death...
Bernice M. Burnett Taviner
Jan 2, 2013
Bernice Marie Burnett Taviner, 90, of Edwardsville, Ill., born Feb. 10, 1922, in O'Fallon, Ill., died Wednesday, Jan. 2, 2013, at University Nursing and Rehab Center, Edwardsville, Ill. Bernice was a member of Calvary Life Church in Granite City, Ill. She was preceded in death by her parents, Albert John and Violet, nee Owens, Walliser; a daughter, Judy Blackburn; and...
Thomas L. Pettit
Jan 1, 2013
Arrangements are pending for Thomas L. Pettit, 66, of Collinsville, IL. Husband of Linda (nee Durigg) Pettit. RICHESON FUNERAL HOME Troy, IL
Dorman Pense
Dec 23, 2012
Dorman Eugene Pense, 79, of Troy, Ill., born Nov. 3, 1933, in East St. Louis, Ill., died Sunday, Dec. 23, 2012, at his home surrounded by his family. Mr. Pense was a member of the Troy Assembly of God Church and the New River Assembly of God Church. He loved and enjoyed being around his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He loved...
James A. Somraty
Dec 21, 2012
Arrangements are pending for James Somraty, 60, of Granite City, Illinois. Husband of Wendy Somraty. RICHESON FUNERAL HOME Troy, Illinois
Trente R. Adair
Dec 21, 2012
Retired USAF Chief Master Sgt. Trente Roy Adair, 82, of Troy, Ill., born May 29, 1930, in Alabama died on Friday, Dec. 21, 2012, at his home in Troy, Ill. On July 14, 1951 he and Doris Lula Maddox were united in holy matrimony by the Rev. A.L. Sandlin, after the Saturday evening youth service at the Church of God...
James "Jimmy" Herrin
Dec 20, 2012
James "Jimmy" Herrin, 47, of Troy, IL passed away to be with his Lord on December 20, 2012 at Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center in Los Angeles after his battle with pancreatic cancer. Throughout treatment, he maintained a kindness and quiet strength that were truly remarkable, and he never lost faith that he would overcome the odds to be with...
Vera C. Strobel
Dec 10, 2012
Vera C. Strobel, nee Hendricks, 74, of Carlyle, Ill., born Aug. 22, 1938, in Terre Haute, Ind., passed away on Monday, Dec. 10, 2012, in Highland, Ill. Mrs. Strobel loved her family and friends. She was a member of VFW Post No. 5691 Ladies Auxiliary since 1976. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert E. Strobel, whom she...
Carol L. Giger
Dec 7, 2012
Carol L. Giger, nee Blumer, 73, of St. Jacob, Ill., born Feb. 3, 1939, in Highland, Ill., died on Friday, Dec. 7, 2012, in Aviston, Ill. Mrs. Giger was a member of St. Jacob United Church of Christ, She loved and enjoyed her family. She had worked for the Department of Labor in the wage and hour records division. She...
Ethel A. Voelker
Dec 6, 2012
Ethel A. Voelker, 90, of Maryville, Ill., born Aug. 24,1922, in East St. Louis, Ill., died on Thursday, Dec. 6, 2012, at Liberty Village in Maryville, Ill. Mrs. Voelker had been a bookkeeper for Dine More Foods in Fenton, Mo. Ethel loved her family. She enjoyed reading books, doing her ceramics projects and going fishing. She was preceded in death...
James "Jay" Mays
Dec 5, 2012
James R. "Jay" Mays of Troy, Ill., died on Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2012, at his home surrounded by his family. He was born March 13, 1938, in Chaffee, Mo., to John and Geraldine, nee Zimmer, Mays. Jay was a "Railroader" having worked many years for Illinois Central Gulf Railroad and retiring from Union Pacific Railroad. He was a member of...
Donnie R. Shurtz
Nov 28, 2012
Donnie R. Shurtz, 61, of Troy, Ill., born April 27, 1951, in DuQuoin, Ill., died Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2012, at Anderson Hospital, Maryville, Ill. Donnie was instrumental in getting handicap accessibility at Meramec College in St. Louis, Mo. He was a member of the Lion's Club, St. Louis, Mo. He was active in the Old Newsboy paper drives, tutored many...
