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Area Obituaries

Kenneth N. Schuetz

Kenneth N. Schuetz, age 89, of Breese passed away on Monday, November 20, 2023.   Kenneth was born September 2, 1934, to Gilbert and Thekla (nee Blanken) Schuetz in St. Louis, Missouri and grew up in New Baden.      In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 59 years,…

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Gladys Mae Huston

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…

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Ronald E. Swain

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…

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Nathan Allen Horton

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 are his…

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Kathleen “Kathy” Gindler

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…

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Cinda “Louise” Schmidt

Cinda “Louise” Schmidt, age 75, passed away on October 13, 2023, at her residence at Merdian Village in Glen Carbon, IL. Cinda was born on July 16, 1948, in Lawrenceville, IL, the daughter of the late Ogle L. & E. Marguerite (Cochran) Miles. Cinda worked as a guidance counselor for TRIAD school district for many…

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Neil Take

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…

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Mary M. Hobbs

Mary M. Hobbs Mary M. Hobbs, 81, of Marine, IL, passed away on Wednesday, October 25, 2023, at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital, O’Fallon, IL. She was born on May 8, 1942, in Pierron, IL, to Otto and Gertrude (nee Feldt) Baumgartner. She married the love of her life, Charles Hobbs, on February 8, 1964, at St.…

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Cathy L. Leathers

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…

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Mary R. Fultz

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…

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