Area Obituaries
Helen Hafertepe
Helen E. Hafertepe, 94, of Troy, IL, born Friday, February 26, 1926 in St. Louis, MO and passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family on Wednesday, August 5, 2020 at her home in Troy, IL Helen was a member of St. Jerome Catholic Church, Troy, IL. She retired from Martha Manning Clothing Company, Collinsville,…
Read MoreMichael Johnson, Sr.
Michael (Mike) T. Johnson, Sr., 71, passed away on July 6, 2020 at Blessing Hospital in Quincy, Illinois. Mike resided at the Illinois Veterans Home for the past 2 years. He loved the outdoors, duck hunting, fishing, and riding his motorcycle. Mike joined the Army at age 17 and served in Vietnam. He was a…
Read MoreRandel Rock
Randel A. Rock, 94, of St. Jacob, IL, born April 22, 1926 in O’Fallon, IL and passed away at his home on Sunday, August 2, 2020. Mr. Rock served his country in the United States Navy during WW II and was a long time member of Busong-Mersinger American Legion Post 665 St. Jacob, IL. He…
Read MoreEva Allen
Eva May Allen, 86, of Troy, Illinois passed away at 11:45 p.m. on Friday, July 31, 2020 at her home. She was born May 5, 1934 in Belleville, Illinois, a daughter of the late Wilfred and Lela (Bergadine) Heil. She married Raleigh “Lee” Allen on June 21, 1952 in Granite City and he passed away…
Read MoreBarbara West
Barbara Ann West, 77, of Troy, IL, born Thursday, August 20, 1942 in Alton, IL and passed peacefully at her home on Friday, July 31, 2020. Barbara retired from Walmart and had previously worked at the Cheese Shop and 40 Quick Shop in Troy. She loved to read, play Farmville and watch TV. She loved…
Read MoreJacqueline “Jackie” Provaznik
Jacqueline “Jackie” Louise Provaznik, nee Seele, 78, of Troy, passed away on Thursday, July 16, 2020 in Troy. Mrs. Provaznik was a longstanding area real estate agent and an avid antique collector. She had also served as the Pin Oak Township assessor from 2009-2012. She was preceded in death by her parents; Paul and Flora…
Read MoreFrancis Flood
Francis M. “Frank” Flood, 72, of Maryville, born Sunday, August 3, 1947 in St. Joseph, MI and passed away on Thursday, July 9, 2020 at Anderson Hospital, Maryville. Frank served in the United States Army during the Vietnam Conflict He was preceded in death by his parents, Frank Herbert and Avis L. (nee Waldo) Flood;…
Read MorePhyllis Rankin
Phyllis J. Rankin, 83, of Troy, IL, born Friday, October 30, 1936 in East St. Louis, IL and passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 7, 2020 at her home in Troy, IL. Phyllis was a member of Revive Assembly of God Church in Collinsville. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She was…
Read MoreClint Jones
Clint Matthew Jones, age 44 of Maryville, IL, born September 26, 1975 in Benton, IL, passed away on Friday, July 3, 2020 at Anderson Hospital in Maryville. He is survived by his loving wife, Heather Mueller-Jones, whom he married on November 4, 2006; three children, Merin Gibson, Luke Jones, and Maddox Jones; mother, Beverly (Jim)…
Read MoreKaren “Candy” Wentz
Karen J. “Candy” Wentz, age 75, of Edwardsville, died Monday, June 29, 2020 at her residence. She was the daughter of James Robert and Eula Jane (McDonald) Meyers and sister of Julia Ann Meyers, all of whom have gone ahead. She married Edward Bohm Wentz, Sr. November 26, 1965 in Kirkwood, MO. He preceded her…
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