Obituary Listing

May 13, 2024

Wilma J. Bertram, 90, of Florissant, MO, born Saturday, September 9, 1933 in New Castle, IN and passed away on Monday, May 13, 2024 at Missouri Baptist Hospital, St. Louis, MO.

Wilma enjoyed gardening, sightseeing and crocheting.  Her family was always number one in her life, she enjoyed spending time with them.

She was preceded...

May 12, 2024

Peggy Jean McAfee, 72, of Troy, IL, born Saturday, April 26, 1952 in Leavenworth, KS and passed away on Sunday, May 12, 2024 at Anderson Hospital, Maryville, IL.

Peggy was a loving wife, mother and grandmother.  She enjoyed reading books, vintage TV shows and Hallmark movies.  She never missed an opportunity to look for treasures while thrift...

May 10, 2024

Ronald Evans, 69, of Troy, IL, born Wednesday, February 16., 1955 in East St. Louis, IL and passed away on Friday, May 10, 2024 at Memorial Hospital Shiloh, IL

Ronald was a Teamster union Driver for many years also working with A & R Freight.  He enjoyed fishing, baseball, bowling, darts and golf.  Most of all he...

May 4, 2024

Nancy M. Wallace 82, of Troy, IL, born Saturday, November 29, 1941 in Belleville, IL and passed away on Saturday, May 4, 2024 at Memorial Hospital, Shiloh, IL.

Nancy attended St. Henry's Catholic Church in Belleville, IL.  She was a graduate of Belleville township High School Class of 1959.  She enjoyed the beauty of nature and her...

Apr 9, 2024

Carl Jefferson Dunahee, 85, of Fairview Heights, IL, born Tuesday, June 21, 1938 in Louisville, IL and passed away on Tuesday, April 9, 2024 in Lebanon, IL.

Carl attended the St. Alberts Catholic Church and then Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Fairview Heights, IL.  He retired from Hunter Packing with 28 years of service.  He then owned...

Mar 29, 2024

Delphine Beatte, 92, of Caseyville, IL, born Thursday, August 20, 1931 in De Soto, MO and passed away peacefully on Friday, March 29, 2024 at her home surrounded by her loving family.

Delphine owned and operated Butch's Place in Washington Park for many years.  She was a woman of strong faith, never met a stranger and loved...

Mar 26, 2024

Joanne C. Isenberg, 84, of Troy, IL, born Tuesday, February 20, 1940 in St. Louis, MO and passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 26, 2024 at her home surrounded by her family.

Joanne was a faithful member of St. Jerome Catholic Church in Troy, IL  She was President of the Czech Catholic Union/CCU Life promoting friendship, unity...

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.  ...