Area Obituaries

Dale Thomas LaBrier, 82, of Glen Carbon,, formerly of Millstadt, born June 28, 1938 in St. Louis, passed on Tuesday, January 26, 2021 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Dale was a faithful member of St. Jerome Catholic Church, Troy, and former member of St. James Catholic Church, Millstadt.  He retired January 1,…

Lillian C. Gaultney, 89, of St. Jacob, born Saturday, October 24, 1931 in St. Jacob, and passed away at her home on Monday, January 25, 2021. Lillian was a member of Hope Lutheran Church, Highland, Lutheran Women’s Missionary League, MO Synod, Christian Women’s Club, Dorcas. She was also a member of St. Jacob Fire Department…

Pamela Sue Broska, nee Kelly, age 73, of Troy, IL, born on April 5, 1947 in Sparta, IL, died on Sunday, January 31, 2021 at her residence. Pam started her career at Mercantile Bank, then went to Boatman’s and US Bank for over 20 years.  She also helped her husband operate Perfection Roofing Company, High…

Louise Ann Rinkel (Flath), 85, departed to meet her Savior, Jesus, on Friday, January 29, at 6:36 p.m. at Anderson Hospital, with loved ones near.  She was born on June 14, 1935 in Marine, the daughter of Arthur L. and Evelyn N. (Nobs) Flath.  Louise married her high school sweetheart, Marlin G. Rinkel on June…

Linda L. Dean, 78, of Troy passed away at 3:31 p.m. on Thursday, January 28, 2021 at Barnes Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri.  She was born August 25, 1942, a daughter of the late Arnold and Michel (Simpson) Sconce.  She married Robert A. Dean on June 9, 1962 in Granite City and he passed away…

Darren R. Simmons, 47, life-long Madison County resident, died unexpectedly on Thursday, January 14, 2021. He was born in Granite City to Howard and Roberta Simmons. Darren worked as a plan engineer for AT&T, where he was employed for over 20 years. Darren and his wife shared a loving marriage for 21 years. Darren’s biggest…