Area Obituaries

Carol Sue Schalk, 80, of Troy, IL, born Tuesday, November 3, 1942 in East St. Louis, IL and passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Friday, February 17, 2023 at her home in Troy, IL. Sue retired as a conductor-switchperson from Union Pacific Railroad. Hiring out in 1975, she was one of the first…

Tina A. Collins, 64, of Troy, IL, born Thursday, July 3, 1958 in Mt. Vernon, IL and passed away on Sunday, February 12, 2023 at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Highland, IL. Tina was a member of Maryville Baptist Church, Maryville, IL.  She enjoyed camping, playing cards, working in her garden, painting, her dogs and loved…

Mary Lois Niemeyer, 94, of Troy, Illinois passed away at 11:08 a.m. on Friday, February 10, 2023, at Aspen Creek of Troy. She was born October 8, 1928, in Vicksburg, Missouri, a daughter of the late Ronald H. and Iva Lee (Scott) Brewer. She married Russell William Niemeyer on October 21, 1967, in Belleville, and…

Keith Allen Singleton, age 52 of St. Jacob, IL, formerly of Granite City and Highland, passed away on Monday, February 6, 2023, at Evelyn’s House in Creve Coeur, MO.  Keith was born on June 18, 1970 in Breese, IL, the son of the late Lester and Mary (nee Sackett) Singleton.  He graduated Highland High School…

Thomas Michael Curnayn, 50, of Troy, IL, born Saturday, April 22, 1972 in St. Louis, MO and passed away on Wednesday, February 8, 2023 at St. Claire Hospital in Fenton, MO. Tom attended Bethel Baptist Church in Troy, IL and was a Class of “90” Grad of Triad High School.  He worked as a Television…

JoAnne C. Krause, nee Wuench, 83, of Swansea, IL, born Tuesday, April 25, 1939, in Highland, IL, passed away Wednesday, February 8, 2023 at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in Saint Louis, MO.  JoAnne dedicated her life to her family and those she loved. She was an especially proud grandma doting on her grandbabies endlessly. Devotion and selflessness…

Alphonse V. “Al” Astrauskas, Jr., age 80, of Lebanon, passed away Sunday, January 29, 2023 at SSM Health St. Louis University Hospital with his family by his side. He was born October 19, 1942 in East St. Louis, IL, a son of the late Matilda, nee Waitukaitis, and Alphonse V. Astrauskas, Sr. In addition to…

Cleo Kruckeberg, 75, of Troy, IL, born Tuesday, July 22, 1947 in Alton, IL and passed away on Thursday, February 2, 2023 in Maryville, IL. Cleo worked 25 years with his father in the Kruckeberg Excavating Company, with his uncle in Kohlmiller Construction, retiring from the Village of Glen Carbon where he worked for many…

Agnes Louise Harrell, 96, of Glen Carbon, Illinois passed away at 3:29 p.m. on Wednesday, February 1, 2023, at Cedarhurst of Troy. She was born December 14, 1926, in Edwardsville, a daughter of the late Henry and Bertha M. (Schmitt) Ax. She is survived by her beloved husband of 73 years, Dallas Thomas Harrell Jr.…

Doris M. Widdows (nee Mizee), 96, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 23, 2023, in Glen Carbon, Illinois. Doris was born May 30, 1926, in Caseyville, Illinois to the late Edgar and Elva (nee Spengler) Mizee.  Doris married James R. Widows on January 29, 1947. They celebrated 63 wonderful years together before James’ passing, on…