Area Obituaries

Clara F. French, age 92, of Troy, passed away on Sunday, November 8, 2020 at St. John’s Mercy Hospital in Washington, MO. She was born on April 8, 1928, in Overland, MO, the daughter of the late Joe and Alma (Kittrel) Meidel. She married Robert H. French on November 24,1977. He preceded her in death…

Leona A. “Tootie” Dollinger, age 89, of Highland and formerly of Trenton, entered into rest Wednesday, November 11, 2020, at Faith Care Center in Highland. She was born April 8, 1931, in Troy, to the late Ethel Alta, nee Cline, and John O. Smith. She married Oscar Weil, Jr. April 15, 1949, at First United…

Gertrude M. Collins, 91, of Troy, born Wednesday, July 10, 1929 in White Hall, IL and passed away on September, 25, 2020 at her home in Troy. Gertrude attended the Catholic Church.  She was a member of Eastern Star in Robinson, IL and American Legion Post 106 Decatur, IL.  She was a loving wife, mom…

Sue Ellen Hoppes, 86, of Maryville, born Thursday, July 5, 1934 in Plymouth, IN and passed peacefully on Wednesday, November 11, 2020 in Maryville. Sue was a long time faithful member of Friedens United Church of Christ, Troy, where she was active in the Women’s Guild and Choir.   She held a Masters in Elementary…

Amy L. Goforth, 65, born Friday, May 27, 1955 in Mt. Vernon and passed away on Tuesday, November 10, 2020 at BJC Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri Amy was a faithful member of Bethel Baptist Church, where she sang in the choir and praise band.  She retired from the St. Louis Public Schools.  She loved…

Barbara S. Coonce, 74, of Troy, born Tuesday, June 4, 1946 in Centerville and passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Thursday, November 5, 2020 at her home in Troy, IL. Barbara enjoyed spending time with her family.  She had fun teaching the grandkids to play bingo and card games. She was preceded…

Patricia Ann Donovan, 91, of St. Jacob, born September 30, 1929 in East St. Louis,  and passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 4, 2020 in East Alton. Patricia was a member of St. Jerome Catholic Church, Troy.  She retired from Switzer’s Wholesale as the Office Manager.  Patricia enjoyed her family, reading and travel. She was…

Glenn E. Gindler, of Collinsville, Illinois, passed away on Sunday, November 1, 2020 at the age of 77 after over a month-long battle with COVID-19. He died peacefully with his daughter, Robyn, by his side listening to the song, Amazing Grace. As a young boy, Glenn learned to work hard on his parents’ family farm…