Bobby Ray Lang
Aug 13, 2004
Bobby Ray Lang, age 66, of Cabot, Arkansas, passed away August 13, 2004, in Jacksonville, Arkansas. He was born August 11, 1938 in Fort Worth, Texas to the late William H. and Lula Baxter Lang. He was retired from the United States Marine Corps with over 21 years of active service. Mr.Lang is survived by his wife, Clara Edna (Maedge)...
Michael Dominic Eilering
Aug 2, 2004
Michael Eilering, age 55, of Phoenix, Arizona, formerly of Troy, Illinois, passed away Monday, August 2, 2004. Michael graduated from Triad High School in 1967. Then he entered Southern Illinois University in Edwardsville where he received a B.S. in Science in June of '71.Michael entered the Marine Corp.immediately after graduation from the University.Michael attained the rank of 1st Lieutant and...
Ida Mae Buesking
Jul 11, 2004
Ida Mae Buesking, nee Berens, age 86, of Troy, formerly of Maryville, Illinois, passed away Sunday afternoon, July 11, 2004 at Anderson Hospital in Maryville, Illinois. Ida Mae was born March 21, 1918 in New Baden, Illinois to Robert and Elizabeth (nee Galloway) Berens. She married Earl Buesking June 17, 1939; he passed away March 15, 1979. Mrs. Buesking worked...
Leonard O. Baumgartner
Jul 5, 2004
Leonard O. Baumgartner, age 67 of Alhambra, formerly of Troy, Illinois, passed away Monday, July 5, 2004 at Belleville Memorial Hospital, Belleville, Illinois. Mr.Baumgartner was owner and operator of Len's Service in Troy for many years. He was a member of St. Jerome Catholic Church and a Captain on The Troy Volunteer Fire Department for 20 plus years. He was...
Karen Elaine Fritchen
Jun 27, 2004
Karen Elaine Fritchen, age 52, of Glen Carbon, Illinois, was born October 1, 1951, in Newark, Ohio. She died Sunday, June 27, 2004 at St. Elizabeth Hospital, Belleville, IL. Ms. Fritchen was a self employed animal trainer at "Majestic Stables" in Glen Carbon for the past 12 years. She moved here from Definance, Missouri, and was formerly of Elkhart, Indiana....
Valeria E. Horton
Jun 24, 2004
Valeria E. Horton, age 83, of Troy, Illinois, passed away Thursday morning, June 24, 2004 at Maryville Manor Nursing Home in Maryville, Illinois. Ms. Horton was born in Larchwood, Iowa to Herbert and Mary (nee Causey) Horton. She had lived in Troy since 1981, coming from Granite City, Illinois. She is survived by a sister, Mrs. Viola Sexton of Troy,...
Janet Kruse
Jun 20, 2004
Janet J. Kruse, nee Jameson, age 59, of Troy, Illinois, passed away Sunday, June 20, 2004 at Barnes Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri. Ms. Kruse worked as a bookkeeper for R & L Supply Company; she was also a tax preparer and enjoyed driving the school bus. She is survived by two daughters, Karen (Douglas) Little, Kelly (David )White; one...
Dilyn Paul Reagan
May 29, 2004
Dilyn Reagan, infant son of Holli Nicole Phillips and Dusty Lee Reagan, passed away Saturday morning, May 29, 2004. Dilyn was born April 27, 2004 at Anderson Hospital in Maryville, Illinois. In addition to his parents, Dilyn is also survived by his grandparents, Pamela and Randy Phillips of Troy; Jim and Carol Jackson of Pierron; his great grandmother, Juanita Sigrist...
Debra Marie Johnson
May 24, 2004
Debra Marie "Debbie" Johnson, age 30, of Belleville, originally of Troy, passed away Monday, May 24, 2004 at her home. Debbie graduated from Triad High School and attended Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville, Illinois on the Presidential Scholarship, graduated with honors, earning her degree in Civil Engineering. She pursued special recognition by earning the designation of Professional Engineer. She was employed...
Myron Zeno Joseph Fults
May 23, 2004
Myron Zeno Joseph Fults, age 90, of Troy, Illinois, formerly of Prairie du Rocher, Illinois, passed away Sunday afternoon, May 23, 2004 at Maryville Manor Nursing Home in Maryville, Illinois. Mr. Fults retired from Swift and Company, National City, Illinois, Myron Fults Feed and Grain Company in Red Bud and Renault, and the State of Illinois Department of Corrections in...
Jean E. Fruin
May 14, 2004
Jean E. Fruin,nee Krawiecki age 75, of St. Jacob,Il. born May 29, 1928 in St. Louis, Mo. died Friday morning,May 14,2004, at Faith Country Side Nursing Home,Highland,IL. Mrs. Fruin was a retired assembler for White Rodgers Company, in St. Louis, Mo. for 42 years and was a past member of St. James Catholic Church,St. Jacob, IL. Mrs. Fruin was preceded...
Russell Eugene Kasting, Sr.
May 12, 2004
Russell Eugene Kasting Sr., age 66, of Marine, Illinois, born August 24, 1937 in Granite City, Illinois, passed away Wednesday, May 12, 2004 at his home. Mr. Kasting attended school and spent most of his life in Granite City, Illinois. However, he has held residence in Marine, Illinois since 1992. Mr. Kasting was a truck driver for Stahly Cartage Company,...
John "Jack" Thomas Taylor
May 1, 2004
John Thomas "Jack" Taylor, age 82, lifelong resident of Troy, passed away Saturday, May 1, 2004 at Anderson Hospital, Maryville, Illinois. He was born August 30, 1921 to James Arthur and Josephine (Buff) Taylor in Troy, Illinois. Jack was a carpenter by trade, owning and operating Accurate Construction and Erection in St. Louis until his retirement in 1982. He was...
Carole A. Hannon
Apr 25, 2004
Carole A. Hannon, age 60, of Troy, Illinois, passed away Sunday, April 25, 2004. Carole was born December 6, 1943 in East St. Louis, Illinois to Joseph and Ruth (nee Hagene) Niemaczek. Ms. Hannon was an Activity Director for O'Fallon Health Care. Most of her adult life, she lived in the Caseyville, Collinsville, and Troy area. She was a member...
C.R. Carmichael, Md
Apr 23, 2004
Dr. C.R. "Chip" Carmichael, age 49, of Troy, Illinois, passed away Friday, April 23, 2004 at his home. Dr. Carmichael was a family physician who owned his own practice. He also was on the hospital staff at St. Joseph Hospital, Highland, Illinois and Anderson Hospital, Maryville, Illinois. He was a member of Friedens United Church of Christ, Troy, Illinois. In...
Erica L. Bald
Apr 20, 2004
Erica Lynn Bald, age 30, passed away Tuesday, April 20, 2004 at her home. Erica was born October 3, 1973 to Wayne Barto and Kathleen (nee Torbik) in Arlington Heights, Illinois. She married Michel Bald on November 15, 1997. Erica was self-employed as an Independent Insurance Claims Adjuster. She lived in Troy for 6 years, was a member of St....
Adeline Frederking
Apr 17, 2004
Adeline Frederking, age 74, passed away Saturday morning, April 17, 2004 at Anderson Hospital in Maryville, Illinois. Aggie was born June 26, 1929 to John and Martha, nee Sinskey, Barsch. She married Paul Frederking August 18, 1951. He preceded her in death July 11, 1986. Aggie worked as a cashier at Wal-Mart in Glen Carbon. She lived most of her...
Billy Dell Atwood
Apr 16, 2004
Billy Dell Atwood, age 66, of Edwardsville, formerly of Troy, Illinois, passed away Friday morning at 5:27 am, at Anderson Hospital, Maryville, Illinois. Bill was born August 21, 1937 in Troy, Illinois, to Hubert and Theda (nee Roberts) Atwood. He married Betty Jo Cornwell on February 28, 1968 at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Troy. He was a member of...
Lela M. Lybarger
Apr 8, 2004
Mrs. Lela M. Lybarger (nee Lockley) passed away on April 8th, 2004 at 2:45 A.M. at her residence in Troy, Illinois. She wsa born on November 28, 1921 in Granite City, Illinois to the late Martin Otis and Augusta (nee Dillow) Lockley. She graduated from Madison High School in 1939. After graduating, she served as an apprentice beautician at Agnes's...
Erras Gwinup
Mar 25, 2004
Erras Gwinup, nee Blase,85, of Troy, IL., born in Worden,IL., died Thursday, March 25, 2004, at her residence. Mrs. Gwinup was a real estate broker and a housewife. She graduated from Edwardsville High School Class of 1935. She worked at Shell Oil Co. in St. Louis, Mo., until they moved offices to New York. She then worked for Dr. M....
