Area Obituaries

Mark Philip Shands, 31, of Troy, IL, born Monday, May 6, 1991 in St. Louis, MO and passed away on Thursday, October 6, 2022 at Anderson Hospital, Maryville, IL. Mark enjoyed watching and playing sports and was an avid St. Louis Cardinals and Blues fan.  He loved his family, and he had an uncanny ability…

Susanne was taken from us in a tragic and unthinkable manor on September 22, 2022. Susanne passed away at her residence in Troy Illinois. She was known and loved all over the town she currently worked at Pete’s Market. Susanne was preceded in death by her Parents Harold and Ruth Hogue, sisters Freddie Mosier and…

Benedict H. Mueller, 84, of Troy, IL, passed away on Monday, October 3, 2022 at Eden Village surrounded by loved ones. Born Tuesday, February 15, 1938, in Mascoutah, IL, Dick was the son of Herman and Rosa (Ottensmeier) Mueller. He married Mary Ann (Vollet) Mueller on May 10, 1961 in Trenton, IL. Together they lived…

Deborah A. Hommert, 72, of Marine, IL, born Monday, October 31, 1949 in Fulton, KY and passed away Tuesday, September 20, 2022 at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital, O’Fallon, IL. Deborah was a member of Collinsville Church of Christ, Troy, IL.  She loved and enjoyed spending time with her family. She was preceded in death by her…

Kathy Lynn (Harris) Smith, 57, of Dupo, died at home on Saturday, September 17, 2022 after a lengthy illness. She was born December 7, 1964 to the parents of Roy and Jo Ann (McIntyre) Harris. Kathy was a loving daughter, mother and grandmother. She was born deaf, and went to school for the deaf when…

Karen M. Obernuefemann, 70, of Troy, IL, born Monday, March 10, 1952 in Highland, IL and passed away on Monday, October 3, 2022 at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, MO. Karen was an enthusiastic gardner who loved spring planting with her granddaughters.  She loved playing cards, traveling and stitching.  She was always reading and loves…

Doris K. Astrauskas, 93, of Troy, IL, born Tuesday, June 25, 1929 in East St. Louis, IL and passed away on Sunday, October 2, 2022 at her home in Troy, IL She was a faithful member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church and St. Jerome Catholic Church.  Doris was a farmer’s wife.  She enjoyed…

Donald Ellis McDowell Jr., 65, of Troy, IL, born Friday, November 5, 1956 in Alton, IL and passed away on Wednesday, September 28, 2022 at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, MO. Don retired from Richard’s Brick in Edwardsville after 30 years of service.  He loved music and enjoyed playing guitar and other musical instruments. …

Debra G. “Debbie” Lovell, 66, of Troy, IL, born Monday, May 14, 1956 in Fisk, MO and passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday, September 28, 2022 surrounded by her loving family. She was owner operator of DJ’S Bar in Alton and Humdingers in Maryville for many years.  She enjoyed life and loved all the…