Area Obituaries

Sandra M. Biver (nee Heer, 65,) of Troy, formerly of Swansea, born April 29, 1954, in Breese, died Tuesday, August 27, 2019, at her residence. Sandy dedicated her life to working with children and families through early childhood education, most notably as the Site Coordinator of the Belleville Head Start Center.  She loved traveling and…

Dorothy M. Dearworth, 85, of Troy, born Sunday, September 2, 1934 in Prairie Du Rocher, passed away Thursday, September 5, 2019. Dorothy was a member of St. Jerome Catholic Church in Troy. She enjoyed shopping, cooking for her family, entertaining her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Dorothy was an avid St. Louis Cardinals fan. Surviving are her…

Bruce Nowlin, 67, of Troy, born August 14, 1952 in Vandalia, passed away August 28, 2019 in Freeburg. Bruce was a member of Metro Church.  He retired from Truck Centers of Troy after 40 years.  He loved riding his Harley Davidson Motor Cycle.  Bruce also enjoyed handy work and was able to fix anything, if he needed he…

Lee M. Sedlacek, 75, of St. Jacob, born December 7, 1943 in Highland, passed away on Thursday, August 29, 2019 at Faith Countryside, Highland. Lee was a member of the Madison County Farm Bureau and the Highland Diner Club.  He loved his family and enjoyed spending time with his friends. Surviving are his children, John Sedlacek…

Jeffrey D. Callahan, 64, of Troy, born Saturday, June 4, 1955 in Moline, passed away on Sunday,  September 1, 2019 in Maryville. Jeff was a member of Our Lord’s Lutheran Church, Maryville. He was a Sommelier at Porter’s Steakhouse in Collinsville for 21 years and was known throughout the area as “the Wine Guy.” He…

Robert E. “Bob” Dollinger, 82, of Morton, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 3, 2019, at Apostolic Christian Restmor in Morton, after a courageous battle with bladder cancer metastasis. Bob was born October 16, 1936, in Troy, to Irwin and Elma (Elbe) Dollinger. He married Elizabeth Grimm. He later married Roberta A. “Bobbie” Holzbaur in…

Oliver August Fortner was born July 8, 2019, in St. Louis, to James and Crystal Whitt Fortner.  He was seven weeks old when he passed away Thursday, August 29, 2019, at Saint Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau, due to Mosaic Trisomy 13, a rare genetic disorder. Although he was hospitalized for most of his…

John “Jack” Barnett, 81, of Surprise, Arizona, passed away on Sunday, August 11, 2019 at Banner Del Webb Hospital in Sun City West, Arizona. He was born on September 22, 1937 to Joe and Clara Barnett. Jack lived in Troy for many years and always liked going to the McCray-Dewey class reunions back here. He…

William F. Body, 84, a former Troy resident, died suddenly on June 28, 2019 in Surprise Arizona. He was born July 28, 1934 in Collinsville, the son of Frank and Amelia (Galbiatti) Body. He served in the US Navy, retiring after 20 years, Senior Chief Petty Officer, Seabee steel worker & Vietnam Veteran. After retiring…

Mary Catherine Putz (nee Reichardt) 96, of Collinsville, born on September 7, 1922 in East St. Louis, passed away Friday, August 16, 2019 at Meridian Village, Glen Carbon. Mary was a member of SS Peter & Paul Catholic Church, Collinsville. Surviving are her sons and daughters, Mary Catherine (Denny) Alvarez of St. Charles, Missouri; Michael…