Area Obituaries

Jeannie Margaret Taveggia passed away August 30, 2019, from complications during surgery for esophageal cancer. Jeannie is survived by her isters Faye Ann Taveggia, Marcia Lee Taveggia, and Lenise Taveggia Works (Don, spouse); her nephew, Anthony Michael Viviano (Kris, spouse); her great-nephew, Trenten Lee Viviano; uncles; aunts; and cousins. Jeannie was born on October 24,…

Virginia McReaken, 84, of Godfrey, born April 17, 1935 in Greenville, passed from this life peacefully on Monday, October 7, 2019 at St. Anthony’s Medical Center in Alton. Virginia loved her family and enjoyed the time she spent with them. She was a high school teacher and home maker most her life. She enjoyed traveling…

Margene M. Edwards, age 88 of Highland, died Friday, October 11, 2019, at Anderson Hospital in Maryville. She was born on Wednesday, June 03, 1931, in Highland, IL, the daughter of  Freemon Henry and Cornelia Lena (nee Schoeck) Schmidt. On Saturday, July 30, 1949, she married Robert Miles Edwards at Alton, who passed away on…

George D. Harris, age 88 years, of Readington Township, NJ, passed away on Wednesday, October 2, 2019, at the Hunterdon Medical Center, Raritan Township, NJ. Born in Glen Carbon, May 24, 1931, he was the son of the late Roy and Elizabeth Evans Harris. A United States Navy veteran, George was a retired Marketing Manager…

Nicholas Patrick Sauer, 30, passed away on Tuesday, October 8, 2019  in his home in Creve Coeur, Missouri. Nicholas was born August 27, 1989 in Phoenix, AZ, son of John Patrick and Lisa (nee Coon) Sauer. He grew up in Carlinville and later moved to Troy, graduating from Triad High School in 2008. Nicholas was…

Michael Steve Tarjany, 58, of Troy, Illinois passed away at 11:44 a.m. on Monday, October 7, 2019. He was born November 29, 1960 in Highland, a son of Emil Steve Tarjany of Troy and the late Beverly Jean (Autery) Tarjany. Mike and his dad owned and operated Emil’s Lawnmower Service and Sales for 50 years.…

Daniel Leon Tucker, 93, passed away peacefully on August 1 at his home in Tallahassee, Florida. He was the husband of Nellie Mae Tucker, who predeceased him in January. Dan married Nell on May 24, 1944, before serving in the U.S. Navy in the Philippines during World War II. He spent the majority of his…

Brandon E. Lampe, 35, of Dickinson, Texas, born December 29, 1983 in Galveston, Texas, passed away on September 28, 2019 at Mainland medical Center, Dickinson, Texas. Brandon loved his daughter, Patience with all his heart.  He loved his big family, playing music, guitar, drums and singing.  He enjoyed fishing trips with his dad and grandpa,…

Bob T. Widel, 66, of Troy, born Friday, July 17, 1953 in St. Louis, passed away on Monday, September 30, 2019 at his home in Troy. Bob was a true believer and Christian in faith. He graduated from Freeburg High School and enjoyed watching old movies, and old movie trivia. Bob had a routine that…

Grace E. Gerstenecker, 83, of Troy, born June 14, 1936 in Highland, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 3, 2019 in Maryville. Grace attended school in Troy, and graduated from McCray-Dewey High School.  She worked at Jakels in Highland, Illinois for 35 years.  She was a long time member of the Presbyterian Church in Troy…