Area Obituaries
Bettye Smith
Bettye F. Smith, 80, of Troy, IL, born Saturday, November 2, 1940 in Calhoun City, MS and passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 26, 2021 at Aspen Creek of Troy. Bettye loved her family and was always happiest when spending time with them. She was a member of the Granite City Moose Lodge. She enjoyed…
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Marlene M. Watson, 89, of Troy, born Monday, September 7, 1931 in Alton, and passed away on August 27, 2021 at Eden Village, Glen Carbon. Marlene was a devoted member of the Bethel Baptist Church, Troy. She enjoyed her bible study classes especially Book of Revelations. Marlene enjoyed traveling and a favorite destination was Hawaii. …
Read MoreLouise and Marlin Rinkel
Louise Ann Rinkel (Flath), 85, departed to meet her Savior, Jesus, on Friday, January 29, at 6:36 pm at Anderson Hospital, with loved ones near. She was born on June 14, 1935 in Marine, IL, the daughter of Arthur L. and Evelyn N. (Nobs) Flath. Louise married her high school sweetheart, Marlin G. Rinkel on…
Read MoreWarren Thurnau
Warren V. Thurnau, 93, of Glen Carbon, formerly of St. Jacob, born Wednesday, February 15, 1928 in Highland, and passed away on Thursday, August 19, 2021 at Eden Village in Glen Carbon. Warren proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Korean War and was a long time member of the VFW…
Read MoreAnna L. Reinheimer
Anna L. Reinheimer, 96, of St. Jacob, born Thursday, August 13, 1925 in St. Jacob and passed away on Thursday, August 19, 2021 at Cedarhurst of Highland. Anna was a life long member of St. Jacob United Church of Christ where she held many positions. She was Church Secretary for over 19 years, taught Sunday…
Read MoreBernice Dickerson
Bernice Elizabeth Dickerson, nee Friederich, nee Niehaus, 93 of Collinsville was born on December 10, 1927 on the family farm in Troy, and passed away on Sunday August 22, 2021 at home with her family at her side. Bernice married Leonard R. Dickerson on April 7, 1989 and he survives in Collinsville. Mrs. Dickerson was…
Read MoreViola Sexton
Viola Mary (Horton) Sexton, 96, of Troy, passed away at 3:40 p.m. on Tuesday, August 17, 2021 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in O’Fallon. She was born April 23, 1925 in Hagarstown. Viola Mary was preceded in death by her husband of 64 years, Amos Leroy Sexton; her parents, Herbert W. and Mabel A. (Causey) Horton;…
Read MoreKatherine “Kathy” Hansel
Katherine “Kathy” Hansel, 54, of Troy, born Thursday, October 27, 1966 in Garden Grove, CA and passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 15, 2021 at her home. Kathy owned and operated Silly Grandma’s Sweet Creations in Troy. When she was not busy baking her treats she enjoyed golfing, camping and fishing trips as well as…
Read MoreCrystal Crews
Crystal M. Crews, 28, of Troy, Born June 22, 1993 in St. Louis, and passed away on Sunday, August 8, 2021 in Highland. Crystal graduated Triad high School class of 2011 and Graduated from SWIC with her Nursing Degree. She loved her family and enjoyed being with them. She was preceded in death by her…
Read MoreMichelle “Mitzi” Longshore
Michelle “Mitzi” Longshore, 68, of Troy, born Sunday, September 14, 1952 in Highland, and passed away on Tuesday, August 10, 2021 in Maryville. Mitzi was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph “Scotty” Scott and Betty L. (nee Snow) Foster; and her brother, Joseph C. Scott. Surviving are her children, Theresa (Jim Gass) Scott of…
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