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Area Obituaries

Gary John Wiesemeyer

Gary John Wiesemeyer, 80, residing in Rock Island, IL passed away peacefully on January 23, 2023.  Gary was born on October 28th, 1942, in East St. Louis, IL to Russell and Stella Wiesemeyer.  He grew up in Troy, IL and was a graduate – and proud supporter – of Triad High School and their athletics…

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Melanie Anne Hedlund

Melanie Anne Hedlund, 67, of Troy, IL, born Friday, February 24, 1956 in Louisville, KY and passed away on Sunday, May 14, 2023 in St. Louis, MO.  Melanie was a member of the Catholic Church.  She enjoyed watching her TV programs, playing with the grand-dogs and visiting with her family. She was preceded in death…

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David L. Lauer II

David L. Lauer II, age 55 of Troy, IL, died Wednesday, May 10, 2023, at Mercy Hospital South in Saint Louis, MO. He was born on Friday, May 26, 1967, in Camp Pendleton, CA, the son of  David and Tamara (nee DeForest) Lauer.  David was born at Camp Pendleton, CA where his father was stationed…

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Lt. Col. Daniel B. Satterley

Lt. Col., Daniel B. Satterley, CRNA, Retired, 87, of Freeburg, IL, born Sunday, December 15, 1935 in Patchogue, NY and passed away on Friday, May 5, 2023 in Mascoutah, IL. Dan faithfully served his country and retired after 25 years from the United States Air Force as a CRNA in the surgical theatre in Vietnam.  He…

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Maylene J. Harris

Maylene J. Harris, 89, of Troy, IL, born Tuesday, June 13, 1933 in East St. Louis, IL and passed away peacefully at her home on May 6, 2023 surrounded by her family.  Maylene enjoyed playing piano for her grandchildren and great grandchildren as well as playing for church services on Sunday morning at Troy Christian…

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Fay Van Pelt

Fay Van Pelt Jr. 96, of Oakville, Missouri, passed away peacefully on February 5, 2023.  Born on August 27, 1926 in Salisbury, Missouri to Fay Norris and Odie Richardson Van Pelt.  He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 70 years, Gale.  Loving father of Steven (Cynthia) Van Pelt of Saline, MI, Charles (Rose) Van Pelt…

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James Jay Spencer

James Jay Spencer, 54, of Collinsville, IL, born Saturday, December 7, 1968 in Pontiac, MI and passed away on Saturday, April 29, 2023 at Anderson Hospital, Maryville, IL.   James was an avid sports fan always ready to watch his favorite teams, St. Louis Cardinals and the Oakland/Las Vegas Raiders.  He enjoyed playing baseball and never turned…

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Gary E. Noll

Gary E. Noll, age 78 of Hamel, IL, died Friday, April 14, 2023, at Edwardsville, IL.  He was born on Friday, December 15, 1944, in Highland, IL, the son of  Lavern and Helen (nee Schmitt) Noll. On Saturday, October 14, 1967, he married Diann E. Noll nee Fruth at First United Methodist Church, St. Jacob,…

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Carl G. Hoenig

Carl G. Hoenig, 83, of Troy, IL, born Friday, March 24, 1939 in St. Jacob, IL and passed away on Saturday, March 18, 2023 at Anderson Hospital, Maryville, IL.  Carl attended Friedens United Church of Christ in Troy, IL.  He graduated from St. Jacob High School Class of 1957.  Carl worked for Gieselman Farm Equipment,…

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Deborah J. “Debbie” McEwing

Deborah J. “Debbie” McEwing, nee Donovan, age 71, of Troy, IL, born on March 23, 1952, in East St. Louis, IL, died on Friday, April 7, 2023, at her residence. Debbie graduated from St. Teresa Academy in 1970, and was the co-owner of Roof Systems, Inc., in Troy, IL.  She was a member of the…

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