Mary Shinn
Nov 6, 2008
Mary June Shinn, November 6, 2008 in her 75th year of Worden, Illinois. Mother of Richard, Dennis and Gary Shinn, Grandmother of Dustin, Jason, Aaron, Randy, and Emily Shinn, Greatgrandmother of Preston L. Shinn. Cousin of Robert and Kim Mitchell. Daughter of the late John and Stella (nee Bigham) Mitchell. Mary's wishes were to be cremated. Memorial serivces will be...
Billy Royce Tolison
Nov 2, 2008
Billy Royce Tolison, 66, of Mount Olive, Ill., born Aug. 1, 1942, in Post, Texas died Sunday, Nov. 2, 2008, at Jefferson Barracks Hospital, St. Louis, Mo. Mr. Tolison worked as an electrician and served in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War. He was preceded in death by his parents, David Roy and Kathleen Marie, nee Barkley, Tolison. Surviving...
Neuman H. Chappell
Oct 31, 2008
Neuman Harold Chappell, 78, of Troy, Ill., born Sept. 2, 1930, in Weakley County, Tenn., died Friday, Oct. 31, 2008, at Anderson Hospital in Maryville, Ill. Mr. Chappell was a machinist. Neuman was preceded in death by his parents, Herbert N. and Meryl, nee Duke, Chappell; and a brother, Herbert N. Chappell Jr. Surviving are his wife, Vivian, nee Owen,...
Mary Ellen Hawkins
Oct 29, 2008
Mary Ellen Hawkins, (nee Holloway) 82, of Troy, Illinois died Wednesday October 29, 2008, at her home. Wife of the late Harvey Hawkins, Mother of Carol (David) Schmitt of Troy, Illinois and Donna Young of Belleville, Illinois. Sister of Dora Pack of O'Fallon, Illinois and Virginia Diekow of St. Petersberg, Florida. Grandmother of Barry Owens, Serenna Deeke, Seth Owens and...
George Wallace Hayes
Oct 27, 2008
George W. Hayes, 66, of Troy, Ill., born Oct. 9, 1942, in Alton, Ill., died at 11:21 p.m. Monday, Oct. 27, 2008, at Anderson Hospital. Mr. Hayes was a retired manager from United Airlines and most recently was employed by Madison County Transit. He was an avid model railroader and enjoyed spending time with his family and eight grandchildren. Mr....
Anna E. Cope
Oct 27, 2008
Anna E. Meyer Cope, 94, of Troy, Ill., born May 11, 1914, in Alhambra, Ill., died Monday, Oct. 27, 2008, at University Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Edwardsville, Ill. Mrs. Cope worked for Bassler Electric in Highland, Ill., for a few years then for a shoe factory in Highland and lastly as a seamstress in Marine, Ill. She enjoyed quilting...
Martha A. Gardner
Oct 23, 2008
Martha Aleene Gardner, 80, of Troy, Ill., born May 16, 1928, in Sherwood, Tenn., died Thursday, Oct. 23, 2008, at St. Louis University Medical Center in St. Louis, Mo. Mrs. Gardner was a sales associate for Cracker Barrel Old Country Store. She was a member of Troy United Methodist Church in Troy, Ill. and VFW Post 976 Ladies Auxiliary. Martha...
Karen R. Hornback
Oct 19, 2008
Karen Rene Hornback Sunday October 19, 2008 of Edwardsville, Illinois in her 47th year. Born January 17, 1961 in San Mateo, California. Daughter of Carol Hornback (nee Parker)of Edwardsville, Illinois and the late Garry E. Hornback. Dear Niece, Cousin and Friend. A memorial service will be held at a later date.
Rose Anne Tegtmeier
Oct 12, 2008
Rose Anne Tegtmeier, 89, of Troy, Ill., born April 22, 1919, in Caruthersville, Mo., died Sunday, Oct. 12, 2008, at Oakhill Nursing Home in Waterloo, Ill. Mrs. Tegtmeier was a homemaker. She was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Troy, Ill. Rose was preceded in death by her parents, James and Rosa, nee Holt, Collins. Surviving are her...
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...
