Area Obituaries

Joan New, 87, of Troy, she was born Wednesday, November 21, 1934 in Silver Point, TN and she passed away on Monday, April 11, 2022 at Memorial Hospital Belleville. Joan was a member of Collinsville Church of Christ where she was active and enjoyed the Bible Study classes.  She retired from Scott Credit Union after…

E. Jean Schultze, 95, of Troy,  was born February 26, 1927 in Litchfield, and passed away peacefully on Monday, April 11, 2022 at Vonderleith Living Center in Mt. Polaski. Jean was a faithful member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church and was active in Pleasant Hour Club, Helping hands and the Parent teacher League. She and…

Irene B. Schuetz, age 80, of Breese passed away on Sunday, April 10, 2022. Irene was born December 31, 1941 to Joseph and Leona (nee Hoh) Schroer in Carlyle and grew up on the family farm.    In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her siblings Margie Loepker, Richard (Lola) Schroer, Olivia…

Linda J. Frutiger, 82, 0f O’Fallon, born October 23, 1939, in Carlinville,  passed away at her home in O’Fallon, on April 6, 2022, after a lengthy illness.  Linda was a member of the O’Fallon United Church of Christ.  She was an educator in the Collinsville Community Unit School District 10 system from 1973 to her retirement…

Edward M. “Buddy” Dennis, 72, of Wood River and formerly of Troy, passed away at St. Anthony’s Health Center in Alton on Tuesday, March 22, 2022.  He was born October 6, 1949 in Clayton, Missouri, a son of the late Edward F. and Margaret (Plebanek) Dennis.  He was a 1968 graduate of Triad High School…

William Henry Baka, 74, of O’Fallon, was born January 10, 1948, in Ashland, WI, passed away on Sunday, March 13, 2022, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in O’Fallon. After high school, William served in the U.S. Army before he began his career in carpentry. He was a member of the O’Fallon VFW Post #805, O’Fallon Sportsmen’s…

Gerald J. Lanahan, Sr., 92, of Troy, born Monday, September 2, 1929 in Granite City, passed away on Wednesday, March 15, 2022 at Anderson Hospital, Maryville. Jerry was a faithful member of Mother of Perpetual Help Catholic Church.  He served his Country faithfully in the United States Marine Corp.  He and his wife Theresa owned…

Dr. Larry N. Peeno, 79, of St. Louis, born December 24,1941 in Evansville, IN and passed away on December 22, 2021 in St. Louis. Dr. Peeno was a dedicated educator, researcher and leader in the field of art education. Larry’s impact can be felt across the State of Missouri and throughout the nation, due to…