Obituary Listing

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...

Nov 19, 2023

Gladys Mae Huston, 92, of Troy, IL, born Monday, May 4, 1931 in Troy, IL and passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 19, 2023 at her home surrounded by her family.

Gladys was a faithful member of Friedens United Church of Christ where she sang in the choir, volunteering and chairing many church committees.  She retired from...

Nov 15, 2023

Ronald E. Swain, 67, of Troy, IL, born Tuesday, November 29, 1955 in East St. Louis, IL and passed away on Wednesday, November 15, 2023 at Anderson hospital, Maryville, IL.

Ron enjoyed spending time with his family especially his grandchildren, camping and  showing his cooking skills.  He was always ready to watch nascar and anything racing.

Nov 11, 2023

Nathan Allen Horton, 38, of Troy, IL, born Monday, February 18, 1985 in Carbondale, IL and passed away on Saturday, November 11, 2023 at his home in Troy, IL.

Nathan was a loving father, son and brother.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Richard Horton and Joseph and Marilynn Bruns.

Surviving...

Nov 11, 2023

Kathleen "Kathy" Gindler, 80, of St. Jacob, IL, born Sunday, November 22, 1942 in St. Louis, MO and passed away on Saturday, November 11, 2023 in Troy, IL.

Kathy loved to go boating, camping, snowmobiling, going dancing and especially dancing the jitterbug with Donnie, spend time with her family and especially with her grandkids and great-grandkids and...

Oct 28, 2023

Neil Take, 82, of Troy, IL, born Friday, October 3, 1941 in Alton, IL and passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, October 28, 2023 surrounded by his loving family.

Neil attended the Methodist Church.  He was in the last graduating class at McCray-Dewey High School, Troy, IL.  He served his country faithfully in the United...

Oct 25, 2023

Cathy L. Leathers, 81, of Troy, IL, born Tuesday, July 21, 1942 in Bangor, ME and passed away on Wednesday, October 25, 2023 at Anderson Hospital, Maryville, IL,

Cathy was a faithful member of Troy Methodist Church.  She was a member of MWL and also volunteered for over 30 years at Anderson Hospital, Maryville and Ministries Unlimited...

Oct 19, 2023

Mary R. Fultz, 90, of Troy, IL, born June 20, 1933 in St. Louis, MO and passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 19, 2023 at Anderson Hospital, Maryville, IL.

Ruth loved her family and was always happiest when she was with them.  She was a huge supporter of the Salvation Army.  Ruth enjoyed watch the St. Louis...

Oct 1, 2023

Lola J. Kelley, 91, of St. Jacob, IL, born Saturday, June 25, 1932 in Highland, IL and passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 1, 2023 surrounded by her loving family.

She was a long time member of St. Jacob United Church of Christ, St. Jacob, IL where she was a very active volunteer with the "Elfs" and...

Oct 1, 2023

Christopher T. Buskirk, 44, of St. Jacob, IL, born  April 17, 1979 in Belleville, IL and passed away on Sunday, October 1, 2023 at St. Joseph's Hospital, Highland, IL.

Chris enjoyed going to Eminence, MO and consider it his second home.  He was always ready for a fishing or hunting trip. Spending time with his car buddies...

Sep 17, 2023

Darlene G. Buchanan, 92, of Highland, IL, born Tuesday, November 4, 1930 in Marissa, IL and passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 17, 2023 surrounded by her family at her home in Highland, IL.

Darlene grew up in Marissa, IL and graduated from Marissa High School Class of "47" She attended the Methodist Church in Troy, IL...

Sep 15, 2023

Jayda N. Fulkerson, 21, of Marine, IL, born Thursday, January 17, 2002 in Maryville, IL and passed away suddenly on Friday, September 15, 2023 in St. Jacob, IL.

Jayda attended Marine United Church of Christ, Marine, IL.  She was a graduate of the Triad Class of 2020.  She was working at Boeing as a Support Coordinator and...