Obituary Listing

Mar 25, 2024

John Michael Capstick of St. Jacob IL, formerly of St. Charles, MO passed away

12:16 p.m. on Monday, March 25, 2024, at HSHS, St. Joseph's Hospital in

Breeze IL, surrounded by his loving family.

He was born on Tuesday, June 3, 1941, to Elmer and Bernadine Capstick in St. Louis, MO.

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Mar 19, 2024

Linda Colombara-Buffo, 63, of Troy, IL, born Thursday, September 22, 1960 in East St. Louis, IL and passed away on Tuesday, March 19, 2024 in Maryville, IL.

Linda was a loving daughter, mother, sister, wife, aunt, grandmother and friend. A two-time breast cancer survivor, her determination and strength were an inspiration. Taking a class at a time...

Mar 16, 2024

Madeline M. Sloncz, 91, of Troy, IL, born Monday, October 17, 1932 in Detroit, MI and passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 16, 2024 in Maryville, IL.

Madeline was a member of St. Jerome Catholic Church, Troy, IL.  She was a loving mother, and grandmother.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Leonard Sloncz;...

Mar 15, 2024

Leonard J. M. "Len" Suess, 83, of Troy, IL, born Sunday, December 8, 1940 in Highland, IL, passed away on Friday, March 15, 2024 in St. Louis, MO.

Len was a long time member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Troy, IL.  He was a graduate of McCray Dewey Class of 1958 and SIUE 1976.  He was...

Mar 9, 2024

Betty Cothran, 82, of Troy, IL, born Saturday, May 31,1941 in Collinsville, IL, passed away at Cedarhurst of Troy on Saturday, March 9, 2024. Betty attended Troy Methodist Church in Troy, IL.  She retired from Union Pacific Railroad in St. Louis after 35 years.  Betty devoted her retirement to Ministries Unlimited Food Pantry in Troy for over 20 years,...

Mar 4, 2024

Steve Pate, Sr., 84, of Troy, IL, passed away 6:00 p.m., on Monday, March 4, 2024, in Liberty Village Nursing Home in Maryville, IL, surrounded by his loving wife and children. He was born on September 8, 1939, to Loyd and Ethel (Riecan) Pate in East Saint Louis, IL.  Steve worked as a tool and dye maker at Marsh...

Feb 24, 2024

Earnest R. Parker, 88, of St. Jacob, Illinois, was born Thursday, May 30, 1935 in Benham, Kentucky and passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, February 24, 2024 in St. Jacob, Illinois.

Earnest graduated from Cumberland High School and Cumberland College in Kentucky, then earned a bachelor's degree in zoology from the University of Kentucky. He...

Feb 22, 2024

John R. O'Neill, 90, born Monday, July 3, 1933 in Sioux City, IA and passed away on Thursday, February 22, 2024 at Anderson Hospital, Maryville, IL.

John was a faithful long time member of Troy Methodist Church, Troy, IL.  He served his country faithfully in the United States Army during the Korean War.

He was...

Feb 16, 2024

Leon E. Nagel, 76, of St. Jacob, IL, born Friday, October 10, 1947 in St. Jacob, IL and passed away on Friday, February 16, 2024 at his home in St. Jacob, IL.

Leon attended St. Jacob United Church of Christ.  He tinkered with small engines, lawn mower engines.  He loved his nieces and nephews and the times...

Feb 15, 2024

Donald P. "Don" Hamilton, 70 of Highland, IL formerly of Troy, IL, born Monday, March 16, 1953 in Philadelphia, PA and passed away on Thursday, February, 15 2024 at St. Elizabeth's Hospital O'Fallon, IL.

Don was a member of St. Boniface Catholic Church, Edwardsville, IL.  He was a 40 year member of the Troy and St. Jacob...

Feb 14, 2024

William H. "Bill" Gamblin, 77, of Belleville, IL, born, Wednesday, October 2, 1946 T Scott Air Force Base, IL and passed away on Wednesday, February 14, 2024 at his home.

Bill was a member of First Presbyterian Church in Belleville, IL.  He retired from St. Clair County as 911 Director of Operations.  He enjoyed traveling, playing cards...

Feb 5, 2024

John O. "Rich" Richeson, 84, of Festus, MO, born Wednesday, July 12,1939 in St. Louis, MO and passed away on Monday, February 5, 2024 at his home.

Rich graduated in the class of 1957 from De Soto High School where he ran track and field in 1955-56 and 57, holding a school record for hurdles for many...

Jan 25, 2024

James D. "Jim" Tedford, 70, of Troy, IL, born Wednesday, September 30,1953 in Mt. Vernon, IL and passed away on January 25, 2024 in St. Louis, MO.

Jim attended Bethel Baptist Church in Troy, IL. He retired as a Pipefitter from Granite City Steel with over 40 years of service.  Jim was an avid Cardinal baseball fan.  ...

Jan 20, 2024

Gregg Barr, 61, of Troy, IL passed away on January 20, 2024. He was born on November 23, 1962, in Riverside, CA. Gregg was a loving husband to Cheryl (nee Hart) Barr, a devoted father to Evelyn (Kenny) Crowe, Kristen (Eric) Ashcraft Barr and his stepdaughter, Heather (Rey) Mongiovi, and a proud grandfather to Emma, Lucy, Gage, Alex, Aria,...

Jan 20, 2024

Dennis Anderson Fox, 69, of Troy, IL, born Sunday, October 17, 1954 in Springfield, IL and passed away on Saturday, January 20, 2024 at his home in Troy, IL.

Dennis attended Troy Methodist Church in Troy, IL.  He enjoyed reading and was always ready to play a game of blackjack.  He loved his family and the times...

Jan 17, 2024

Woodstock, GA – Virgil John Gebhart, more commonly known as "Pete", passed away on Wednesday, 17 January 2024, 5 days before his 99 th birthday.

Virgil and his wife recently moved to Woodstock in the Atlanta area after more than 80 years working and living in Troy, IL. He expired from natural causes during a brief visit...

Jan 15, 2024

Ralph E. "Gene" Chambless, 79, of Collinsville, IL, born Tuesday March 21, 1944 in St. Louis, MO and passed away on Monday, January 15, 2024 at his home in Collinsville, IL.

Gene was a family man enjoying all the times spent with his wife, children and grandchildren.  He was always ready to go bowling and a good...

Jan 11, 2024

Brandon Timms, 38, of Parker City, CO, born Tuesday, July 2, 1985 in Dallas, TX and passed away on Thursday, January 11. 2024 in CO.

Brandon attended Triad High School.  He owned and operated Brandon Timms Painting and Drywall for many years.  Brandon moved to Colorado starting a new beginning.  He was a proud and devoted dad...

Jan 11, 2024

Dane Michael Timms, 7, of Parker CO, born Thursday, March 24, 2016 in Maryville, IL and passed away on Thursday, January 11, 2024 in Colorado.

Dane was a sweet, loving, caring young man.  He loved playing in water.  He was non-verbal Autistic, communicating with his tablet.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Angel...

Jan 11, 2024

Angel Rae Meyers, 43, of Parker, CO, born Thursday, November 27, 1980 in Nevada and passed away on Thursday, January 11, 2024 in Parker, CO.

Angel was owner and operator of her crafting business "Get Over It Sunshine" in Colorado.  She was taking classes towards her nursing certificate.  She loved her children and was a devoted advocate...