Area Obituaries
Frances Russell
Frances L. Russell, 76, of Collinsville, born Saturday, May 13, 1944 in Indianapolis, Indiana and passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, January 1, 2021. Frances retired from Shop and Save Grocery Stores. She attended school at Technical Arsenal High School in Indianapolis, Indiana. Frances was a huge “Elvis” fan. Most of all she…
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Mary Francis Daily, age 85, of LaRue, passed away at her home on Friday, January 01, 2021. Mary was born December 5, 1935 in Collinsville, the daughter of Harold Arthur and Jennie Gibson (Pigford) Bohnenstiehl. She graduated from Collinsville High School and the class of 1953. She continued her education at Springfield Memorial Hospital, graduating…
Read MoreSara Dunlap
Sara E. Dunlap 73 of Troy passed away Wednesday December 2, 2020 in Caseyville. Sara was born June 9, 1947 in Charleston, S.C. the daughter of the late Hallie and Dorothy nee Everett Clark. She was also preceded by her husband Richard M. Dunlap who she married January 14, 1967 and one sister Linda Recu…
Read MoreCharles Seymore
Charles Ray Seymore, 82, of Troy, born February 21, 1938 in Osceola, Arkansas and passed away on Sunday, November 29, 2020 at Memorial Hospital East, Shiloh. Charles was a member of Friedens UCC, Troy. He was a member of the Teamster Local and worked at Fairmont Horse Track. He enjoyed fishing, working on antique cars,…
Read MoreFrieda Sponemann
Frieda Alberta (nee Gaultney) Sponemann, age 93 of Collinsville, born January 19, 1927 in Troy, went to meet her heavenly father on Saturday, December 26, 2020 at her residence. Frieda was baptized and married at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Troy to her late husband, Wilbur Sponemann. After she married, she moved to Collinsville and…
Read MoreLeander “Goose/Lee” Rapp
It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Leander “Goose/Lee” Charles William Rapp, Jr. of Troy. Lee passed away at home, Sunday, December 20, 2020 at the age of 84. Lee was born August 5, 1936 in East St. Louis at St. Mary’s Hospital. As a child he lived in Maryville, later spending…
Read MoreMarlin “Berk” Bergschneider
Marlin H. “Berk” Bergschneider, 88, of Troy, born Wednesday, December 16, 1931 in Granite City and passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 13, 2020 at his home in Troy, IL. Berk joined the Army during the Korean Conflict and was stationed in Alaska. He loved to reminisce and share stories of his time there. Berk…
Read MoreGeorge Melton Jr.
George Melton, Jr. 89, of St. Jacob, born Sunday, May 10, 1931 in Poplar Bluff, MO and passed on Friday, December 18, 2020 at St. Joseph’s Hospital, Highland. George honorably served in United State Marines serving his country during the Korean Conflict. He was a member of the VFW Post # 3583, Carlyle. George had…
Read MoreLeander “Goose/Lee” Rapp Jr.
It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Leander “Goose/Lee” Charles William Rapp, Jr. of Troy. Lee passed away at home, Sunday, December 20, 2020 at the age of 84. Lee was born August 5, 1936 in East St. Louis at St. Mary’s Hospital. As a child he lived in Maryville, later spending…
Read MoreDebra Kay Schmidt
Debra Kay Schmidt, age 61 of Maryville, born March 14, 1959 in Granite City, passed away on Friday, December 11, 2020 at OSF Saint Francis Medical Center in Peoria. Debra graduated from O’Fallon Township High School in 1977. She married the love of her life, Rodney Schmidt, on October 24, 1981 and they have one…
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