Obituary Listing

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...

Dec 31, 2023

Marilyn R. Sulc, 93, of Troy, IL, born Tuesday, April 22, 1930 in Edwardsville, IL and passed away peacefully at her home on Dec. 31, 2023.

Marilyn loved her family, enjoying the times spent with them.  She enjoyed history and volunteered with the Madison County, Glen Carbon and Troy Historical Societies.  Bird watching and flower gardening were...

Dec 29, 2023

Christopher J. Busch, 45, of Granite City, IL, born Monday, March 6, 1978 in Maryville, IL and passed away on Friday, December 29, 2023 at his home in Granite City, IL.

Chris is survived by his parents, Carol (nee Strong) (Don) Whiteside of Alton, IL and Rodney Busch of IL; his significant other Shari Maples of Granite...

Dec 28, 2023

Gerald "Jerry" Earl Schmitt, age 82, of Highland IL (formerly of St. Jacob, IL) passed away on December 28, 2023 in Breese, IL. Jerry was born on October 23, 1941 in Highland, IL, the son of Earl A. "Jack" Schmitt and Philipine (nee Becker) Schmitt.

Jerry graduated in 1959 from St. Jacob High School and in 1963...

Dec 17, 2023

Mildred "Millie" Loyet, 96, of Troy, IL, born Thursday, June 23, 1927 in Glen Carbon, IL and passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 17, 2023 at Brightly Senior Living, Glen Carbon, IL.

Millie was a long time faithful member of St. Jerome Catholic Church, Troy, IL where she volunteered with St. Ann's Sodality, St. Jerome's Council of...

Dec 10, 2023

William H. Kueker, 77, of Troy, IL, born Friday, December 28, 1945 in East St. Louis, IL and passed away on Sunday, December 10, 2023 at Anderson Hospital in Maryville, IL.

Bill was an active member of the Troy Volunteer Fire Department for 24 years from 1972 - 1996 and served as a Fireman, Captain and Assistant...

Dec 10, 2023

On Sunday December 10, Donald "Don" L. Turner, age 82, of Maryville, beloved husband, of Beverly, passed away with Beverly by his side.

Don grew up in Ponca City, Oklahoma and graduated Ponca City High School in 1960.  He is a 1964 graduate of Oklahoma State University and a US Air Force veteran, having served two years...

Dec 6, 2023

Darilyn J. Johnson, 79, of Troy, IL, born March 14, 1944 in Highland, IL and passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 6, 2023 in Alhambra, IL.

Darilyn was a life long faithful member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Troy, IL.  She was retired from the United Food and Commercial Workers Union Local 881.  Darilyn enjoyed traveling, spending...

Dec 1, 2023

John Glenn Coffey - "Papa" to everyone he called family - passed away peacefully on Friday, December 1, 2023, leaving a lifelong legacy of resilience, humor, loyalty, generosity, and just enough troublemaking to keep things interesting.

Born on Tuesday, March 26, 1946 in his grandparents' small house in rural Black Oak, Arkansas, even as his journey traced...

Nov 25, 2023

William A. Tarris, 76, of Troy, IL, born Saturday, November 30, 1946 in Granite City, IL and passed away on Saturday, November 25, 2023 at Anderson Hospital, Maryville, IL.

William attended St. Jerome Catholic Church, Troy, IL.  He retired from the Operating Engineers Local 513 St. Louis.  He loved his family and enjoyed traveling any time he...