Area Obituaries

Paula “Pat”  Jordan, 90, of Troy, IL, born March 13, 1929 in East St. Louis, to the late Ford and Mattie (nee Stricker) Alger, passed away Sunday, February 16, 2020 in Glen Carbon. Pat worked at Illinois Bell for many years but she was best known for her pies, which she baked for many restaurants…

Betty Ruth Gregory, age 89, of Troy, born January 17, 1931 in Marmaduke, Arkansas, passed away on February 13, 2020 at Faith Countryside Homes in Highland. Betty was a retired beautician and also worked as a personal housekeeper for the Roberts Family in Ladue, Missouri. She was a member of the Bethel Baptist Church, CMT…

Nathaniel E. Alvis, TSgt, 35, of Whiteman Air Force Base, MO, born August 24, 1984 in St. Louis, Missouri and passed away peacefully on Saturday February 08, 2020 surrounded by his loving family at the Kansas City Hospice House, Kansas City, MO. Upon graduating from Triad High School (2002), Nate enlisted in the United States…

James D. Merrell Sr., 89, of Troy, born Wednesday, August 27, 1930 in South Fulton, Tennessee and passed away on Friday, February 7, 2020 at Anderson Hospital, Maryville, IL. James proudly served his country in the United States Army Air Corp. He was a faithful member of Troy United Methodist Church serving as head usher…

David E. Obernuefemann, Jr., age 94, formerly of Troy, passed peacefully at his home in Crestwood, Kentucky surrounded by loved ones on February 6, 2020. He was born on February 28, 1925 to David and Ida (nee Bugger) Obernuefemann. He married Mildred Fohne on January 22, 1946. She preceded him in death on August 24,…

A. Catherine Moore, 86, of Caseyville, Illinois, passed away at home on Thursday, January 30th, 2020.She was born in Caseyville, Illinois on September 16th, 1933 to Raymond and Amelia (Mees) Kassing. She is survived by her husband of 64 years, Donald D. Moore of Caseyville, Illinois, and children Cindy (Ron) Borkowski of Highland, Illinois, Donald…

Evelyn E. Hoyle, 82, of St. Jacob, born Saturday, February 27, 1937 in Pittsburg, Illinois, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 30, 2020 at her home in St. Jacob surrounded by her loving family. Evelyn loved her family and enjoyed every moment she spent with them. Surviving are her husband, Rex Hoyle of St. Jacob;…

Stanley Eugene “Bob” Ridgeway, 76, of Cahokia,  born Friday, October 15, 1943 in East St. Louis and passed away on Tuesday, January 21, 2020 at Barnes Jewish Hospital, St. Louis, Missouri. Bob was proud to have served his country in the United States Airforce. Surviving are his brothers, Steven, Richard and David Ridgeway; sisters, Shirley…

Jerry L. Hagerty, 55, of Troy, Ill, born Wednesday, October 21, 1964 in Bonne Terre, Missouri, passed on Wednesday, January 29, 2020 at his home. Jerry honorably served his country in the United States Air Force. He was a family man and was very proud of his children. He enjoyed cooking, watching cooking shows and…

Kenneth R. Bolton, 70, of Troy, passed away at 2:23 a.m.  on Tuesday, January 28, 2020 at his residence. He was born January 13, 1950 in St. Louis, Missouri, the son of the late Virgil and Vera (Becker) Bolton.  He married Judith Murphy March 26, 1971.  She survives. Besides his wife, Mr. Bolton is survived…