Area Obituaries

Billy Ray Smith, 40, of Troy, born November 13, 1979 in Greenville, to Joyce (nee Stateler) and the late Larry Smith, passed away Friday, January 17, 2020 in St. Louis. Billy worked in construction and specialized in painting but what he enjoyed most was spending time with his family. In addition to his father, Billy…

Dawn M. Mitchell, 64, of Troy, born March 4, 1955 in East St. Louis, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 14, 2020 at St. Mary’s Health Center, St. Louis. Surviving are her children, Misty (Jason Pratt) Roles of Troy, Jody Norvell of Alhambra, Angel Roles of Highland, Michael Mitchell of Kansas City, MO and William…

Elmer J. Campe Sr. , 91, of Troy, born Saturday, October 6, 1928 in East St. Louis, and passed peacefully on Friday, January 17, 2020 at Memorial East Hospital, O’Fallon, surrounded by his loving family. Elmer was a faithful member of St. Jerome Catholic Church, Troy. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus,…

Marian S. Porter, age 96 of Highland died Thursday, January 09, 2020, at Highland Health Care Center in Highland. Private Graveside Service at a later date. Interment will be at Keystone Cemetery in Saint Jacob. Memorial contributions may be made to Keystone Cemetery. Arrangements are being handled by Spengel-Boulanger Funeral Home in Highland.

Betty K. Mersinger, age 89 of Saint Jacob, IL, died Wednesday, January 08, 2020, at Saint Joseph’s Hospital in Highland. She was born on August 09, 1930, in Highland, the daughter of  Nelson and Gertrude (nee Rank) Bellm. On October 14, 1950, she married Leroy A. Mersinger at Highland.  He passed away on October 01,…

Bernard E. Maxfield, 89, of Glen Carbon, formerly of Granite City, passed away at 11:30 p.m. on Monday, December 16, 2019 at Meridian Village in Glen Carbon. He was born February 16, 1930 in Columbiaville, Michigan, a son of the late Rolfe and Nellie (Sanford) Maxfield. He married Barbara (Powell) Maxfield on September 16, 1950…

Magdelene L. Roustio, 95, of Glen Carbon, IL, born October 18, 1924 in East St. Louis and passed peacefully on Wednesday, January 8, 2020 at Anderson Hospital, Maryville. Magdelene worked for Hunter Meat Packing Co. and St. Louis Box Company.  She enjoyed cooking, cooking shows and word search games.  She loved her family and enjoyed…

Arlene Susan Lecce (née Korinek), 94, of Collinsville passed away on January 3, 2020. She was born on June 28, 1925 and was a life-long resident of Collinsville and graduate of Collinsville High School. Arlene worked for over 50 years at the Madison County Courthouse, the majority of that time in the Regional Superintendent of…

Bernard E. Maxfield, 89, of Glen Carbon, formerly of Granite City, passed away at 11:30 p.m. on Monday, December 16, 2019 at Meridian Village in Glen Carbon. He was born February 16, 1930 in Columbiaville, Michigan, a son of the late Rolfe and Nellie (Sanford) Maxfield. He married Barbara (Powell) Maxfield on September 16, 1950…

Anita I. Jarvis, 101, of Troy, born Friday, February 15, 1918 in Troy, and passed peacefully on Thursday, January 2, 2020 at University Nursing and Rehab Center, Edwardsville. Anita was a faithful member of the Friedens United Church of Christ, Troy,  where she was involved in the Ladies Guild and many of the churches activities.…