Area Obituaries

Arthur Kamm Arthur L. “Swiss” Kamm, 89, of Troy, IL, born Sunday, November 20, 1932 in Troy, IL and passed away on Friday, August 19, 2022 at Anderson Hospital, Maryville, IL. Swiss honorably served his country in the United States Army.  He was a long time member of Friedens United Church of Christ, Troy, IL…

Udell Cook Udell V. Cook, age 91 of Highland, IL, died Tuesday, August 16, 2022, at Barnes-Jewish Hospital (BJC) in Saint Louis, MO. Udell, named after a heroic young man in a Christian book, was born on Friday, June 19, 1931, in Highland, IL, the son of Isaac and Stella (nee Frey) Cook. On Saturday,…

May Reinacher May E. Reinacher, age 87 of Highland, IL, died Monday, August 8, 2022, at Saint Elizabeth Hospital in O’Fallon, IL. She was born on Friday, October 26, 1934, in Highland, IL, the daughter of  Wilbert and Ida (nee Gilomen) Reinacher. She was a member of Grantfork United Church of Christ.  She was also…

James Harris James B. Harris, 83, of troy, IL, born Thursday, October 13, 1938 in Decatur, IL and passed away on Saturday, August 13, 2022 in Edwardsville, IL. James was a faithful long time member of Troy United Methodist Church where he was very involved in the building program for the present church building projects. …

Rosalie H. Strong, 94, of Troy, IL, born Saturday, October 15, 1927 in Pearisburg, VA and passed away on Monday, August 1, 2022 in Edwardsville, IL. Rosalie was a loving mom, grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great-grandmother.  She enjoyed bowling and spending time with her family and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Milton…

Mary Jo Hein, 84, of Troy, IL, born Monday, October 11, 1937 in Pinckneyville, IL and passed away on Tuesday, August 2, 2022 at Cambridge House in Maryville, IL. Mary Jo was a faithful member of Nameoki United Methodist Church in Granite City, IL.  She enjoyed reading the Bible and the Daily Guide Post Magazine. …

Crystal Faith Moravec, 48, of Maryville, IL, born Sunday, April 28, 1974 in Highland, IL and passed away on Tuesday August 2, 2022 at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, MO. Crystal enjoyed a good motor cycle ride always on a “Harley”, playing darts, bowling and watching her favorite football team Green Bay Packers.  She…

Edward John Maedge, age 88 of Troy, IL, born August 18, 1933 in Troy, IL, passed away on Monday, August 1, 2022 at his residence. Edward retired from Granite City Steel after 30+ years of service.  He was a Navy Veteran, member of Friedens Church in Troy, American Bowling Congress, and American Legion Post #708…

On the morning of April 14, 2022, Chief Master Sergeant (USAF) retired Herbert Lloyd Bankston received his final orders and reported, dutifully as always, to the house of his Lord and Savior. He passed peacefully in his home, surrounded and comforted by his loving wife and children. Born on November 22, 1938 in Holland, MO,…

Charlotte Ann Barger, nee Fields, age 92, born on October 7, 1929, in East St. Louis, died on April 13, 2022, at Memorial Hospital,  Belleville. Charlotte was a 1947 graduate of St. Teresa Academy and attended Webster University.  She married John P. Barger on November 18, 1950, became the proud mother of 7 children, Bev,…