Area Obituaries
Darlene F. Staley
Darlene F. Staley August 18, 1933 – January 15, 2026 Darlene F. Staley, beloved mother and wife, 92, of Glen Carbon died Thursday, Jan. 15, 2026, at Anderson Hospital in Maryville. She was born on Friday, Aug. 18, 1933, in Saint Jacob, the daughter of Oliver and Frances (née Fehmel) Frey. On Saturday, May 1,…
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Donald James Setar March 25, 1934 – January 5, 2026 Donald James Setar was a devoted husband, beloved father, grandfather or “Papa” and great-grandfather; a caring shepherd, gifted musician and teacher, zealous preacher, adoptive and spiritual father to many, many people and most importantly, a friend to his loving God, Jehovah. Don, of Troy, was…
Read MoreMargaret ‘Peg’ Larson McKinnon
Margaret “Peg” Larson McKinnon March 15, 1942 – December 2, 2025 Margaret “Peg” Larson McKinnon, 83, of Lake City, Minnesota entered the Church Triumphant on Tuesday morning Dec. 2, 2025, from her home at Elysian Senior Living in Lake City. Peg was born on March 15, 1942, in Fargo, North Dakota to Willard and Margaret…
Read MoreLance Michael Ward
Lance Michael Ward, 53, passed away on Nov. 26, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of creativity, passion and warmth that touched everyone who knew him. Lance lived life with heart. His deep connection to music was one of the most defining parts of who he was. A talented guitarist and singer, he found joy performing…
Read MoreThaddeus Lee “Ted” Koniuszy
April 9, 1947 – October 30, 2025 Thaddeus Lee “Ted” Koniuszy, a beloved resident of Troy, was born on April 9, 1947, in Joliet, IL. He passed away peacefully on Oct. 30, 2025, at Anderson Hospital in Maryville. Ted was an U.S. Air Force Veteran, proudly serving during the Vietnam War. Stateside, he worked for…
Read MoreDelores Daiber
Delores Daiber, 85, of St. Jacob, passed away Monday, Sept. 8, 2025, at Hitz Memorial Home, in Alhambra, surrounded by her family. Delores was born on the family farm west of St. Jacob, to Benjamin and Edith (née Noeltner) Mersinger, and attended the one room Qui Vive schoolhouse in St. Jacob Township near her home…
Read MoreMaurice Oliver Niehaus
January 7, 1933 – August 29, 2025 Maurice Oliver Niehaus, age 92 of Saint Jacob, died Friday, Aug. 29, 2025, at Anderson Hospital in Maryville. He was born on Saturday, Jan. 7, 1933, in Florissant, Missouri, the son of Clarence and Aldine (née Wiese) Niehaus. On Saturday, Feb. 27, 1965, he married Theresa Ann Niehaus…
Read MoreKhloe Ann Wiecezak
Khloe Ann Wiecezak, 4 months old, of Caseyville, IL, born on March 19, 2025, in St. Louis, MO, passed away on Thursday, Aug. 7, 2025, at St. Louis Children’s Hospital, St. Louis, MO. Khloe was our sweet, strong, beautiful, baby girl. She was full of light and love. Despite the challenges she faced with her…
Read MoreFred Isenberg
Fred A. Isenberg, 78, of Troy, born Friday, October 25, 1946, in St. Louis, MO, passed away peacefully at his home on May 31, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Fred attended St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Troy. He was a member of the Laborers Local 110. Fred was a member of Ainad Shriners, Marine…
Read MorePaul R. Ping
Paul Raymond Ping, 89, of O’Fallon, Ill., passed away April 9, 2025 at his home. Paul was born February 4, 1936 in St. Louis, Mo., to Ivan H. and Hattie, nee Elson, Ping. He grew up on a farm and graduated from the O’Fallon Township High School Class of 1954. He was proud to be…
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