Area Obituaries

Gary L. Brumm, 70, of Troy, born Saturday, November 27, 1948 in East. St. Louis, passed away at his home on Saturday, November 23, 2019. Gary was a faithful member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Troy. He honorably served his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. He enjoyed camping and dirt…

James P. “Jim” Meadows, 76, of Marine, Illinois, born Thursday, October 21, 1943 in East St. Louis, passed peacefully on Friday, November 22, 2019 St. Elizabeth’s Hospital in O’Fallon. Jim was very active member of Bussong-Mersinger American Legion Post 665, St. Jacob, he also was a dedicated member of the St. Jacob Lions Club and…

Gerald T. “Gerry” Anderson, 77, of Maryville, passed away at 7:39 a.m. on Saturday, November 23, 2019 at Anderson Hospital in Maryville. He was born July 25, 1942 in Collinsville, a son of the late James Daniel and Thula Idelle (Barnes) Anderson. He married Betty J. (Davis) Anderson on June 11, 1960 at the Washington…

Gary L. Bozeman, 66, of Collinsville, Illinois has gained his eternal reward and rejoicing in Heaven with his savior, Jesus Christ. He passed away at 9:29 p.m. on Thursday, November 21, 2019 at Barnes Hospital in St. Louis. He was born March 4, 1953 in Shreveport, Louisiana, a son of the late Melvin L. and…

We celebrate a life well lived by Donna Gentry of Searcy who died Monday, November 18, 2019. Donna filled our lives with joy, faith, and love. Donna was preceded in death by her husband Lloyd Gentry, her parents Owen and Ruth Henmen, and her brother Carl. She is survived by her two sons, seven grand-children,…

Reese Robin Sczurko, infant daughter of Aaron P. and Lauren A. (nee Radliff) Sczurko of St. Jacob. Born October 28, 2019 in St. Louis, passed away in her parents arms on October 29, 2019. Reese was preceded in death by her grandfather, Ron Sczurko and great grandfather, Ray Radliff. She is survived by her loving…

Fred O. Hoffman, age 71 of Pierron,  died Saturday, November 2, at his home in Pierron.  He was born on Saturday, November 15, 1947, in Edwardsville, the son of  Clarence and Alberta (nee Otto) Hoffman.  He was raised in the Marine and New Douglas area.  He worked as a hod carrier for Becker Brick Company,…

Howard James Hillard, 67, of Troy, born Sunday, January 6, 1952 in Cincinnati, Ohio and passed away at his home in Troy, on Friday, November 1, 2019 surrounded by his loving family. Howard loved his family especially his grandchildren. He was the go to person when you needed something fixed. He was a retired auto…

Carl “Bud” Ray Hall, Jr., age 67 of Troy, IL, born April 14, 1952 in Fulton, Kentucky, passed away on Wednesday, November 6, 2019 at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis. Bud was a 1970 East St. Louis Senior High School graduate.  He was quite the athlete playing football, basketball and baseball.  In his younger years,…

Curt Lee Eaves of Alhambra, Illinois, born June 26, 1954 passed away on October 21, 2019 surrounded by those who loved him. He is survived by his two adult children, Libby Marie Wilson, and Harley (Lafe) Lafarrah Eaves. Curt was the son of EvaLee Eaves and the late Harley J. Eaves Jr., and the brother…