Charles Edwin Murphree
Mar 15, 2011
Charles E. Murphree, CMSGT (retired) passed away March 15, 2011 in Virginia. Mr. Murphree had a most admirable career serving his country in the United States Naval Reserves for four years, Korean War in the U.S. Army M.A.S.H. Unit 4077th for three years and Vietnam War in the U.S. Air Force Aero-Medical Evacuation for 30 years where he retired as...
John "Bill" Fox
Mar 15, 2011
John William "Bill" Fox, 90, of Troy, Ill., born Feb. 13, 1921, in Troy, Ill., died Tuesday, March 15, 2011, at Highland Health Care, Highland, Ill. Mr. Fox was a member of Troy United Methodist Church and a member of American Legion, Troy, Ill. He was preceded in death by his parents, Biz and Margaret, nee Lewis, Fox; a grandchild,...
Dora L. Roberts
Mar 12, 2011
Dora Laura Roberts, age 89, passed away peacefully at Relais Bonne Eau, Hospice of Southern Illinois in Edwardsville, Illinois on Saturday, March 12, 2011. Mrs. Roberts was born December 4, 1921 in Plymouth, Iowa. She was a Homemaker and a member of Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Manly, Iowa. She was preceded in death by her husband, James H. Roberts; parents,...
Mildred M. Huston
Mar 9, 2011
Mildred Huston, 91, of Breese, Ill., born April 19, 1919, in Troy, Ill., died Wednesday, March 9, 2011, at St. Joseph's Hospital, Breese, Ill. Mrs. Huston was a home-maker and a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Troy, Ill. She was a Ladies Aid, Walther League Youth Leader and a Boy Scout and Girl Scout Leader. Mildred loved quilting,...
Ella Catherine Mclemore
Mar 4, 2011
Ella Catherine McLemore, nee Brooks, 83, of Troy, Ill., born June 13, 1927, in Eddyville, Ky., died Friday, March 4, 2011, at The Fountains of Troy. Mrs. McLemore was a homemaker. She was a member of Central Baptist Church in St. Jacob, Ill., and the Lady's Auxiliary of Alton and Southern Railroad. Ella loved quilting, doing embroidery, bowling, bingo, golf,...
Stephen A. Hogg
Feb 15, 2011
Stephen Albert Hogg, 88, of Troy, Ill., born Dec. 19, 1922, in New Baden, Ill., died Tuesday, Feb. 15, 2011, at Anderson Hospital, Maryville, Ill. Mr. Hogg not only enjoyed being a farmer, but he loved the nature of his farm as well as his garden. Mr. Hogg was a member of St. Jerome's Catholic Church, Troy, Ill. He was...
N. Gail Shanks
Jan 23, 2011
N. Gail Shanks, 85, of Troy, Ill., born June 21, 1925, in Howell County, Mo., died Sunday, Jan. 23, 2011, at Maryville Manor, Maryville, Ill. Mrs. Shanks retired from K-Mart as a food manager. She was a member of the Church of Christ, Fairview Heights, Ill. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jacob Vincent Shanks whom she married...
Doris Cigliana
Jan 15, 2011
Dorris Lee Cigliana, nee Bonham, 81, of Troy, Ill., born July 31, 1929, in St. Louis, Mo., died on Saturday, Jan. 15, 2011, at the Fountains of Troy, Ill. Mrs. Cigliana was a retired church secretary for the United Methodist Church in Collinsville, Ill. Dorris was preceded in death by her husband a retired police chief of Collinsville, Ill., Paul...
Shannon Marie Gaddis
Jan 12, 2011
Shannon Marie Gaddis, 17, of Troy, Illinois passed away at her residence on Wednesday, January 12, 2011. Shannon was born July 27, 1993 in McHenry, Illinois. Shannon was a senior at Triad High School in Troy, Illinois. She was described as a very caring person always watching out for others. Shannon loved animals always looking out for their safety. She...
Msgt Robert Joseph Barajas
Jan 10, 2011
MSgt Robert Joseph Barajas, age 56, of Troy, Illinois died on Monday, January 10, 2011 at his residence. He was born in Joliet, Illinois on Otober 27, 1954. MSgt Barajas was active in the Illinois Air National Guard stationed at Scott Air Force Base, Belleville, Illinois. Robert was a member of VFW Post 976 Troy, IL. He was an avid...
Alexander P. Hood
Dec 11, 2010
Mr. Alexander P. Hood, 78 of Troy, Illinois died Saturday, December 11, 2010 at Anderson Hospital, Maryville, Illinois. He was the beloved husband of Josephine Hood. Mr. Hood was born May 29, 1932 in St. Louis, Missouri, and had spent most of his life in Troy, Illinois. He was a former Troy Illinois City Policeman and retired from the Public...
Cynthia Lee Diser
Dec 7, 2010
Cynthia Lee Diser, nee Chapman, of Troy, Illinois died Tuesday, December 7, 2010 at Barnes-Jewish Hospital, St. Louis, Missouri. She was born September 1, 1952 in St. Louis, Missouri. Cynthia was a nurse at Gateway Regional Hospital in Granite City. She was a member of American Legion Aux. and a volunteer for Relay for Life. She was preceded in death...
Randy Joe Robinson
Dec 7, 2010
Mr. Randy Joseph Robinson, age 52, of Troy, Illinois passed away, after a short battle with cancer, on December 7, 2010 at Lebanon Care Center in Lebanon, Illinois. He was born March 6, 1958 in East St. Louis, Illinois. Mr. Robinson enjoyed fishing and was known to be a very giving and generous person. He loved his children and grandchildren...
Floyd Chinal
Nov 22, 2010
Mr. Floyd Chinal, age 88, of Highland, Illinois passed away Monday, November 22, 2010 at Barnes Jewish Hospital, St. Louis, Mo. He was born March 28, 1922 in St. Jacob, Illinois. Mr. Chinal was a member of the U.S. Marine Corps and served his country in WWII. He was a member of American Legion Post #439 and VFW Post #5694,...
Alexander Jones Smsgt, Air Force Retired
Nov 22, 2010
Alexander "Bud" "Al" Jones, 73, of Troy, Illinois passed away on Monday, November 22, 2010 at Anderson Hospital, Maryville, IL. He was born July 12, 1937 in Cumberland, Maryland. He retired from the Air Force as a SMSGT, after 30 years of service and 10 years Civil Service duty. "Al" was a member of St. Jerome Catholic Church, St. Jerome...
Richard Warner
Nov 15, 2010
Mr. Richard G. "Fibber" Warner, age 80, of Troy, Illinois died Monday, November 15, 2010 at Anderson Hospital in Maryville, Illinois. He was the beloved husband of Margie Warner. Richard was born December 18, 1929 in East St. Louis, Illinois to Ruby (nee Utterbach) and Frank Warner, Sr. In his earlier years, he worked in the Troy area as a...
Anna E. Hayes
Nov 10, 2010
Anna E. Hayes, age 93, of Troy, Illinois passed away on Wednesday, November 10, 2010 at Anderson Hospital in Maryville, Illinois. Mrs. Hayes was born in Highland, Illinois on January 17, 1917 and had resided in Troy since 1958. She had previously worked for the Modern Linen Company of Troy, IL. She married Richard Hayes on December 2, 1939. He...
Theodore O. "Ted" Donner
Oct 29, 2010
Theodore Otto "Ted" Donner, 63, of Troy, Ill., born June 21, 1947, in Oak Park, Ill., died on Friday, Oct. 29, 2010, at Anderson Hospital in Maryville, Ill. Mr. Donner honorably served in the U.S. Air Force, doing two tours in Vietnam and retired as a Tech. Sgt. with 20 years of service. He had resided in Troy, Ill., for...
Suzanne Taylor
Oct 18, 2010
Suzanne Elise Taylor, nee Clair, age 51, of Edwardsville, Illinois died Monday, October 18, 2010 at her home surrounded by her loving and devoted family. She was born January 4, 1959 in Riverside, New Jersey. Sue was a Tech Sergeant USAF Retired. She was a 1977 graduate of Riverside High School in New Jersey. She enlisted in the military in...
