Frank J. Mally, Jr.
Oct 7, 2008
Mr. Frank J. Mally Jr., age 87, of Troy, Illinois, born June 1, 1921 in Chicago, Illinois, passed away at his residence on October 7, 2008. Mr. Mally retired as an Electrical Engineer for Western Electric. He has lived in Troy since 1983. Mr Mally is survived by his sons, William (Lucy) Mally of Reseda, California, Brian (Dorothy) Mally of...
Dwain L. Seger
Oct 4, 2008
Mr. Dwain L. Seger, 66 years, a lifelong resident of St. Jacob, Illinois, born June 1, 1942 in Highland, Illinois, passed away October 4, 2008 at his residence in St. Jacob, Illinois. Mr. Seger worked very hard his entire life. He retired as a farmer/laborer. Mr. Seger was an avid fisherman. He looked forward to spending time with his children...
Thomas S. Stone
Sep 24, 2008
Thomas Sherman Stone, 77, of Maryville, Illinois, formerly of southern Indiana and Northwest Arkansas, died at Eden Village on Wednesday September 24, 2008. He was born on December 18, 1930 in Antigo, Wisconsin, to Bessie Marie (nee Church) and Harry Sherman Stone. Over his 77 years, Tom Stone forged his own path, which led to many memorable life experiences. He...
Wilfred Irwin Meier
Sep 18, 2008
Wilfred I. Meier, 82, of Troy, Ill., born Nov. 22, 1925 in Troy, Ill., died Thursday, Sept. 18, 2008, at St. Louis University Medical Center, St. Louis, Mo. Mr. Meier was a Life long resident of Troy, Ill. and a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church. Wilfred enjoyed working on the farm, raising registered quarter horses, bowling, and dancing. Wilfred...
Shirley M. Weil
Sep 17, 2008
Shirley Mae Weil, 72, of Troy, Ill., born May 28, 1936, in St. Jacob, Ill., died Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2008, at Missouri Baptist Hospital, St. Louis, Mo. Mrs. Weil was owner of the Corner Store in Troy, Ill. She was a member of Friedens United Church of Christ, Troy, Ill., and the Ladies Guild of the church. Shirley enjoyed her...
Jeffery Wayne Bettorf
Sep 14, 2008
Jeffery Wayne Bettorf, 52, of Collinsville, Ill., born July 12, 1956, in Granite City, Ill., died Sunday, Sept. 14, 2008, Missouri Baptist Hospital in St. Louis, Mo. Mr. Bettorf was a steel worker and union representative for Local 50 United Steel Workers of America. He enjoyed the time he spent with his wife, Lynn, family and friends aboard their boat...
Jack L. Silverest
Sep 12, 2008
Jack L. Silverest age 61 of Troy, IL died Friday September 12, 2008 in Las Vegas, NV. Preceded in death by his father Curtis Silverest, Three sisters Ida M. Silverest, Geraldine Lyons and Gloria Galanti. Beloved Husband of Deborah E. (nee Borle) Silverest. Dear Father of Donna E. Shelton of Caseyville, IL. And Nicole E. (Keith) Mensing of Highland, IL....
Audrey Laird
Sep 8, 2008
Audrey Jane Laird, 69, of Troy, Ill., born Oct. 3, 1938, in Granite City, Ill., died Monday, Sept. 8, 2008, at St. Louis University Hospital, St. Louis, Mo. Audrey worked for Coldwell Banker Brown Realtors and had been in the real estate business for over 26 years and was a member of the Greater Gateway Association of Realtors. She was...
Charles Edward Fisher
Sep 4, 2008
Charles Edward Fisher, 86, of Troy, Ill., born May 14, 1922, in Macedonia, Ill., died Thursday, Sept. 4, 2008, at Anderson Hospital in Maryville, Ill. Charles was preceded in death by his parents, Willie and Leona, nee Glenn, Fisher; his sister, Ruby Taylor; a great-grandson, Bryce Wayne Crews; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. Surviving are his wife, Jane, nee...
Rollin J. Detwiler
Sep 1, 2008
Detwiler, Rollin James in his 73rd year of Edwardsville, Illinois. Brother of Donald Detwiler, Ellis (Caroline) Detwiler, Kenneth (Marlene) Detwiler, Richard Detwiller, John (Cheryl) Detwiler, David (Nancy) Detwiler, Lucille (Warren) Witmer, Lorene (Martin) Ruby and Janice (James) Ziegler. Son of the late Marcus and Estella (nee Schloneger) Detwiler. Funeral services will be held in Columbiana, Ohio. with burial in the...
Albert F. Spala
Aug 29, 2008
Spala, Albert F. on Friday August 29, 2008 in his 47th year of Troy, Illinois. Husband of Tina M. (nee Nicolai) of Troy, Illinois, Father of David M. (Josie) Spala of Rapid City, South Dakota, Matthew Spala of Troy, Illinois and Lezah M. Spala of Troy, Illinois. Brother of George (Marcia) Spala of St. Louis, Missouri, Eva (Tony) Catarinicchia of...
Kerry Deann Heilman
Aug 17, 2008
Kerry Deann Heilman, nee Noellsch, 31, of Troy, Ill., born Jan. 10, 1977, in Fairfax, Mo., died Sunday, Aug. 17, 2008, at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, Mo. Mrs. Heilman was director of business planning for City Mortgage. She was a member of Bethel Baptist Church in Troy, Ill. Kerry was preceded in death by a daughter, Taylor Heilman....
E. Jane Adelhardt
Aug 16, 2008
Eleanor Jane Adelhardt, 84, of Maryville, Ill., born Nov. 20, 1923, in Poag, Ill., died Saturday, Aug. 16, 2008, at her home. Mrs. Adelhardt was a homemaker. She was a member of Friedens United Church of Christ and the Women's Guild at Friedens. She volunteered as a pink lady at Anderson Hospital in Maryville, Ill., and worked with the Madison...
Fannie M. Hattemer
Jul 31, 2008
Fannie M. Hattemer, nee Allison, 96, of Maryville, Ill., born Feb. 22, 1912, in Pocahontas, Ark., died Thursday, July 31, 2008, at Anderson Hospital in Maryville, Ill. Mrs. Hattemer was a clerk at Acme Premium Supply Company in St. Louis, Mo. In 1977, she had moved to the Troy area from St. Louis, Mo. She was a member of the...
Alberta Bauer
Jul 30, 2008
Alberta K. "Birtie" Bauer, 85, of Troy, Ill., born March 19, 1923, in Alhambra, Ill., died Wednesday, July 30, 2008, at University Care and Rehab Center. Birtie enjoyed helping her husband on the family farm, enjoyed dancing, quilting and crocheting. She also had many fond memories working as a custodian at Triad High School. She was preceded in death by...
Rylie Jean Von Brock
Jul 21, 2008
Rylie Jean Von Brock, 2 month old daughter of Mark Von Brock and Myrna Kopitske of Bloomington, Illinois, died Monday July 21, 2008 at St. Louis Children's Hospital. Surviving are her parents, Mark Von Brock and Myrna (nee Bagares) Kopitske of Bloomington, IL. A brother Gregory Kopitske, two sisters Laura Von Brock and Kristine Kopitske. Grandmothers Gloria Von Brock and...
Glenn L. Cook
Jul 10, 2008
Glenn Lloyd Cook, 79, of Troy, Ill., born Jan. 25, 1929, in Washington Park, Ill., died Thursday, July 10, 2008, in Conroe, Texas.
Glenn worked as a railroad engineer for Illinois Central RR. He was a member of Troy Assembly of God Church, Troy, Ill., Locomotive Engineers Unions and served his country in the Korean Conflict in the U.S....
Fred G. Halde
Jun 26, 2008
Fred G. Halde, 73, of Troy, Ill., born Oct. 24, 1934, in Cheyenne Wells, formerly First View, Colo., died Thursday, June 26, 2008, at his residence. Mr. Halde owned and operated Computer Assisted Bookkeeping Service (BBS). He lived most of his life in Troy. He was a member of the American Legion and Mother of Perpetual Help Catholic Church in...
James Leland Deeren
Jun 20, 2008
James Leland Deeren, 78, of Troy, Ill., born Nov. 28, 1929, in Taylorville, Ill., died Friday, June 20, 2008, at his home. Mr. Deeren was a financial analyst at St. Louis Union Trust, owner and operator of Christian Wolf, Inc., and a U.S. Marine Corp veteran. He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Bertha, nee Prater, Deeren....
Jerry Oren Gallaher
Jun 13, 2008
Jerry Oren "JOG" Gallaher, 86, of Troy, Ill., born May 25, 1922, in Reed, Mo., died Friday, June 13, 2008, at St. Louis University Medical Center, St. Louis, Mo. Mr. Gallaher owned and operated a beauty and barber supply store. Jerry was preceded in death by his wife, Velva Marie, nee Taggart, Gallaher; his parents, Vance Oren and Dorothy M.,...
