Obituary Listing

Sep 14, 2024

Jacqueline "Jackie" H. Dame, 82, of St. Jacob, IL, born Saturday, August 29, 1942, in Owensville, MO and passed away on Saturday, September 14, 2024, at her home surrounded by her loving family.

Jackie and Keith owned and operated KMJ Lawn Service of St. Jacob, IL.  Jackie enjoyed dancing, golfing, listening to music, reading a good book...

Sep 8, 2024

Rita C. Gilomen, 91, of Troy, IL, born Sunday, August 13, 1933 in Highland, IL and passed away on Sunday, September 8, 2024 at Meridian Village in Glen Carbon, IL.

Rita was a member of St. Jerome Catholic Church in Troy, IL.  She was a faithful volunteer at Anderson Hospital starting when the hospital opened 47 years...

Sep 3, 2024

Ann Marie (Maguire) Pearson, 69, of St. Jacob, IL, born Wednesday, August 10,1955 in Landstuhl, Germany passed away at her home on Tuesday, September 3, 2024.

Ann was a loving wife, mother and grandmother.  She loved the outdoors, her pets, fishing, boating and working in the yard.  She enjoyed rock and roll music, especially Led Zepplin and...

Aug 30, 2024

Fred Herman, Jr., 84, passed away on Friday, August 30, 2024, at his residence in Troy, IL.

Fred was born on Wednesday, January 10, 1940, in Bowdle, South Dakota, the son of the late Fred Herman, Sr. and Mary (Hettich) Herman.

Fred grew up on the family farm near Tolstoy, South Dakota until the age...

Aug 18, 2024

Robert L. Schmitt, 74, of St. Jacob, IL, born Saturday, August 20, 1949 in Highland, IL and passed away on Sunday, August 18, 2024 at St. Elizabeth's Hospital, O'Fallon, IL.

Robert is a member of Friedens United Church of Christ, Troy, IL.  He enjoyed fishing, camping and his family.

He was preceded in death by...

Aug 17, 2024

Pamela F. Witthofft, 79, of Troy, IL born Monday, August 28, 1944 in Grass Valley, CA and passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 17, 2024 surrounded by her loving family.

Pam was a member of St. Jerome Catholic Church, Troy, IL.  She retired from the Hazelwood School District where she worked in Transportation for many years.  She...

Aug 6, 2024

Robert D. Patterson Sr. 94, of Troy, IL, born Tuesday June 17, 1930 in Granite City, IL and passed away on Tuesday, August 6, 2024 at his home in Troy, IL.

Robert served his country in the United States Marine Corp.during the Korean War.  He enjoyed gardening, riding motorcycles, and tinkering on small engines. He loved his...

Aug 5, 2024

Mary A. Hoedebecke, 94, of Troy, IL, born Thursday, June 19, 1930 in Granite City, Il and passed away on Monday, August 5, 2024 at St. Elizabeth's Hospital in O'Fallon, IL.

Mary was a faithful member of St. Jerome Catholic Church in Troy, IL.  She loved her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren and anytime she was able...

Aug 4, 2024

James C. Bailey, 88, of Troy, IL, born Thursday, August 22, 1935 in Doniphan, MO and passed away on Sunday, August 4, 2024 at Eden Village in Glen Carbon, IL.

James retired from Missouri Department of Corrections as a Systems Analyst.  He was avid reader and photographer taking pictures for the Troy Times Tribune on occasion.  In...

Jul 23, 2024

Helene C. Kilpatrick, 99, of Troy, IL, born Wednesday, January 28,1925 in Bochum Wattenscheid Germany and passed away on Tuesday, July 23, 2024 at Aspen Creek in Troy, IL.

Helene was a faithful member of St. Jerome Catholic church in Troy, IL.  She was active volunteer with Jarvis Township Senior Center, Anderson Hospital, Meals of Wheels and...

Jul 21, 2024

Mae M. Hanks, 93, of Highland, IL, formerly of Troy, IL. Born Wednesday, December 24, 1930 in Troy, IL and passed away on Sunday, July 21, 2024 at her home in Highland, IL.

Mae was a life long faithful member of St. Jerome Catholic Church where she was a member of St. Ann Sodality.  She graduated from...

Jul 9, 2024

Paul Russell Terveer, 79, of Troy, IL, born Tuesday, August 1,1944 in St. Libory, IL and he passed away on Tuesday, July 9, 2024 at his home in Troy, IL.

Paul was a faithful member of the St. Jerome Catholic Church, Troy, IL.  He served in the United States Army during the Vietnam Conflict.  He owned and...

Jul 8, 2024

Verlaine E. Riva, 80, of Troy, IL, formerly of Mt. Olive, IL, born Saturday, September 18, 1943 in Walshville, IL and passed away peacefully on Monday, July 8, 2024 at her home in Troy, IL.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Harry and Irene (nee Guthals) Saathoff; and her sister, Mariann Johnson

Surviving...

Jun 27, 2024

Steven "Steve" R. Rood, 53, of Troy, IL, born Wednesday, July 15, 1970 in Fort Benning, GA and passed away on Thursday, June 27, 2024 at his home in Troy, IL surrounded by his loving family.

Steve loved all sports whether he was watching, playing or coaching.  He was proud of his Black Belt in Karate and...

Jun 27, 2024

Betty Ann Inskip, 79, of Trenton, IL was born Wednesday, September 6, 1944 in Edwardsville, IL and she passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 27, 2024 at her home in Trenton, IL.

Betty was a faithful long-time member of Collinsville Church of Christ where she taught Bible classes.  She was part of the Warped and Twisted Fiber...

Jun 26, 2024

Marilyn J. Harris, 83, of Troy, IL, born Sunday, December 8, 1940 in Decatur, IL and passed away Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at Belleville Memorials Hospital, Belleville, IL.

Marilyn was a faithful member of the Troy Methodist Church, Troy, IL where she was involved in the Kids Choir, Hand Bell Choir and Church Choir.  She enjoyed singing...

Jun 25, 2024

Karen Sue Scovill, 81, of Litchfield, IL, born Tuesday, March 30, 1943 in Louisianna, MO and passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 25, 2024 at Avenues of Litchfield, IL.

Karen enjoyed time spent with her family and loved them all very much.  She enjoyed singing hymns and listening to her favorite vocalist Elvis.

She was...

Jun 18, 2024

John W. "Jack" Rees Sr., 87, of Naples, FL, formerly of Troy, Il, born Friday, August 28, 1936 in Highland, Il and passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 18, 2024 in Naples, FL surrounded by his family.

Jack graduated from McCray Dewey High School in Troy, IL.  He attended McKendree  College, Lebanon, IL receiving his Bachelor of...

Jun 15, 2024

Bonnie L. Diemer, 76, of Troy, IL, born April 16, 1948 in Austin, MN and passed away on June 15, 2024 at Anderson Hospital in Maryville, IL.

Bonnie was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Troy, IL.  She  was a graduate of North Central High School Class of 1966, Manley, Iowa. Bonnie enjoyed reading, knitting,...

Jun 11, 2024

Elva M. Emmons, 102, of Troy, IL, born Friday, September 23, 1921 in Springfield, IL and passed away on Tuesday, June 11, 2024 in Edwardsville, IL.

Elva was a faithful member of the First Baptist Church of Maryville where she attended since 1992, previous to that she attended First Baptist Church of Edwardsville and First Baptist Church...