Area Obituaries
Eva J. Hamilton
Eva J. Hamilton, 87, of Troy, IL, born Tuesday, September 17, 1935 in Neelyville, MO and passed away on Monday, December 5, 2022 at her home in Troy, IL. Eva was a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She was preceded in death by her husband, Edward D. Hamilton whom she married November 30, 1957 in…
Read MoreAlice “Nan” Stogsdill
Alice “Nan” (nee Stephenson) Stogsdill, 88, passed away on Saturday, November 19, 2022, receiving an 80-year-old promise, when she took the hand of her Savior, Jesus Christ, and stepped into heaven to share eternal life with those who preceded her. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jim Stogsdill; parents, Edwards and Kate (nee…
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Jo Wilkinson
Jo Wilkinson, 60, of St. Jacob, IL, born Saturday, June 30, 1962 in Maryville, IL and passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her loving family on Friday, November 11, 2022. Jo’s life was her family and her work family. She worked for over 15 years at the 40 service station. She was preceded…
Read MoreEvelyn M. Saunders
Evelyn M. Saunders, 89, of Glen Carbon, IL, born Thursday, September 7, 1933 in St. James, MO and passed away on Tuesday, November 15, 2022 at Anderson Hospital, Maryville, IL. Evelyn’s family was her life, she enjoyed spending time with them. She enjoyed quilting and was very proud of the awards she won at Friedens…
Read MoreRichard C. Hulse
Richard C. Hulse, age 94, of Collinsville, IL, born June 2, 1928 in Villa Grove, IL, passed away on Thursday, November 17, 2022 at Elmwood Nursing Home in Maryville, IL. Richard was a retired civil service worker. He proudly served in the United States Air Force attaining the rank of Senior Master Sergeant. He…
Read MoreMary Ann Janet Grow Cange
After a rewarding life of caring for others, Mary Ann Janet Grow Cange – known as Jan to her friends, Ma to her children, Granny to her grandchildren and GG to her great-grandchildren – happily passed peacefully on November 18, 2022, returning to her beloved J. LeRoy ‘Lee’ and son, Clifton Cornell, her parents Harry…
Read MoreBaboucar “Bab” Nyang Codeh Njai
Feb 13 1955 – November 11 2022 Bab Njai was Born in the city of Banjul by his late parents Mam Alhaji Nyang Njie and Mam Ajaratou Mariam Njie of Lancaster St, Banjul, The Gambia, West Africa. Bab was the youngest of six children with three older brothers Codeh, Ebou, Omar and two older sisters…
Read MoreGary L. Frutiger
Gary L. Frutiger, 65, of Breese, IL, born Sunday, January 27, 1957 in Highland, IL and passed away on Saturday, November 12, 2022 in Breese. Gary was a member of St. Jacob United Church of Christ, St. Jacob, IL. He retired from the Highland School District after many years of service. He and Donna enjoyed…
Read MoreWillene Faith Chadwick
Willene Faith Chadwick, 75, of Troy, IL, born Monday, March 17, 1947 in Cleveland, TN and passed away on Thursday, November 10, 2022 at River Crossing in Edwardsville, IL. Willene loved her family and enjoyed the time they spent together. She was an avid watcher of Soap Operas on TV. She was preceded in death…
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