Area Obituaries
Jeffrey Dunkle
Jeffrey Henry Dunkle, 75, of Troy, passed away to be with his loving Father on Thursday, February 24, 2022 at his residence, holding the hand of his beloved wife, Louise. Jeff was born November 27, 1946 in Lancaster, PA to Paul C. and Ruth (Henry) Dunkle. He married Louise Aeilts on April 30, 1971 at…
Read MoreRobert “Bob” DesPain
Robert “Bob” Lee DesPain, a lifelong resident of Collinsville, passed away on Wednesday, February 23, 2022, at Eden Village Care Center in Glen Carbon. Bob was born on October 5, 1929, in Collinsville to the late Charles and Anne (nee Guenther) DesPain. He graduated from Collinsville High School in 1947, then attended St. Louis University…
Read MoreStacy Rehg
Stacy E. Rehg, 47, of St. Louis, MO, born Monday, August 12, 1974 in Highland, and passed away on Monday, February 21, 2022 at Barnes Hospital, St. Louis, MO. Stacy was a Project Manager at the Federal Reserve, St. Louis. She loved her family and enjoyed the time she spent with her nieces and nephew.…
Read MoreRichard Mantz
Richard Orie Mantz passed away Saturday, February 5, 2022 at the age of 52. He attended Carroll High School in Carroll, Iowa, graduating in 1988. Sergeant Mantz was a proud patriot. He served his nation as an Ammunition Technician in the Marine Corps from 1990-1994 and the Air National Guard from 2001-2005 where he supported…
Read MoreJohn Barberis Sr.
John B. Barberis, Sr., 81, of Collinsville, born Thursday, July 18, 1940 in East St. Louis, and passed away on Friday, February 11, 2022 at St. Louis University Hospital, St. Louis, MO. John was a member of St. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Collinsville. He was an electrician by trade and owned and operated his…
Read MoreWilliam Woodard
William F. Woodard, 87, of Troy, born Sunday, July 1, 1934 in Dudley, and passed away on Friday, February 11, 2022 in Troy. William honorably served for 22 years in the United States Air Force in both Korea and Vietnam. He also worked as an aircraft mechanic for Ozark and TWA Airlines where he retired…
Read MoreGregory Lewis
Gregory R. Lewis Jr. 48, of O’Fallon, born December 14, 1973 in Belleville, and Passed away on Friday, February 11, 2022 in O’Fallon. Greg was preceded in death by his father, Gregory R. Lewis Sr. Surviving are his mother, Christine (nee Beatte) Brannam and stepdad, William Brannam of Caseyville; his daughters, Briana Lewis of Shiloh,…
Read MoreKimberly Ditzler
Kimberly M. Ditzler, 37, of Maryville, born Saturday, March 17, 1984 in Belleville, and passed away on Sunday, February 6, 2022 at Anderson Hospital, Maryville. Kimmy attended Granite City Church of God. She was a talented beautician for most of her adult years. Kimmy was a proud and loving mother to her son Easton and…
Read MoreGladys Schiefer
Gladys Schiefer, 81, of St. Jacob, born Wednesday, July 10, 1940 in Highland, and passed away on Friday, February, 11, 2022 at Barnes Hospital, St. Louis, MO. Gladys attended St. Jacob United Church of Christ, St. Jacob. She enjoyed her yard work and the fish pond and fountain. Gladys enjoyed going to a good auction,…
Read MoreWanda Bucklew
Wanda N. Bucklew, 77, of Troy, born Friday, July 28, 1944 in Moulton, AL and passed away on Wednesday, February 2, 2022 at her home in Troy. Wanda lived for her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren and cherished all the time she spent with them. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dennis G. Bucklew;…
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