Area Obituaries

With profound sadness, Cory Michael Wellen, formerly of Troy Illinois, died unexpectedly on Saturday, July 17, 2021 at the age of 38. He worked in sales at Spinnaker Resorts in Branson, Missouri. He is survived by his parents Carol Bauer (Deb Szatkowski), Brad Wellen (Ellen), sister Stacy Wellen, step-brother Kyle Gordon, and numerous family and…

Kathy Smiley, 81, of Troy, born September 30, 1939 in Hillsboro, and passed away on Friday, July 23, 2021 at Evelyn’s House, St. Louis. Kathy enjoyed her Bible studies, reading, research and teaching.  She was a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Smiley Sr, who passed away…

Janet Hetherington, 74, of Collinsville, Illinois entered into rest on Friday, July 23, 2021. Janet was born on April 23, 1947 in Granite City to Alice and Lawrence Reader. She had a passion for working with her students in the special education program at Cahokia. Later in her life, Janet served as a substitute teacher…

Paul Eugene Nelson, 79, of Troy, IL, born January 27, 1942 in Olney, and passed away July 18, 2021 in Oahu, HI. Paul received his Bachelor’s Degree at Washington University in electrical engineering in 1967 and worked at McDonnell Douglas for his entire career until his retirement in 1997.  He was an active and faithful…

George J. Vogt III, 70, of Troy, born May 31, 1951 in Cahokia, and passed away Wednesday, July 14, 2021 in Keyesport. George was a Tri-Township Park Commissioner since 2013, Athletic Board member, Baseball Coach and MERBL High School Baseball Division.  He was the MC for MMA Fights.  He enjoyed cooking and eating Barbecue.  Most…

Orsala “Terri or Rosalind” nee Comporato, Juehne, 91, of Troy,  born August 10, 1929 in St. Louis, died Tuesday, July 13, 2021 at Anderson Hospital, Maryville. Mrs. Juehne was a member of St. Jerome Catholic Church, Troy.  She was a beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother who loved to read, swim and sew. Surviving are her…

Thomas Keefe Moore, 77, of Troy, born January 9, 1944 in Belleville, and passed away on Wednesday, July 14, 2021 at Maryville. Thomas owned and operated Fireside in Maryville and Elevator Tavern in Troy.  He enjoyed going on float trips.  He loved his family and his many friends.  Thomas enjoyed his rescue dog Friday. He…

William A. “Bill” McKinney, 73, of Highland,  passed away on Friday, July 9, 2021 at Anderson Hospital, Maryville.  He was born in Mattoon, on February 15, 1948. Bill attended St. Jacob United Church of Christ in St. Jacob.  He was Past International Director of Lions Clubs International 2013-15, Past District Governor and Council Chair 2004-05. …