Area Obituaries

Jeffrey Scott Estes, 28, of Troy, born August 5, 1990 in Maryville, passed away Thursday, March 14, 2019 at Anderson Hospital in Maryville. Jeffrey attended Friedens United Church of Christ in Troy. He loved listening to music,  playing video games his X-Box and watching videos. He was a loving son, brother and grandson. Surviving are…

, 82, passed away at his home with his family by his side on Sunday, March 10, 2019. He was born August 18, 1936, in Troy. He was the son of the late Louis A. Schlaefer and Fern E. (Niggli) Schlaefer and step-mother, Mary Schlaefer. He married his high school sweetheart, Sharon (McFarland) Schlaefer, on…

Robert L. Lovatto, 74, of Troy, born July 29, 1944 in Evansville, Indiana, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his family on Saturday, March 9, 2019. Surviving are his wife Beverly (nee Nix) Lovatto of Troy; children, Robert C. (Marissa) Lovatto and Nicole (William) Haner both of Troy; grandchildren, Scott T. and Mackenzie…

Donald E. Burk, 64, of St. Jacob, born on June 26, 1954 in Urbana, passed away on Wednesday, March 6, 2019 at St. Louis University Medical Center. Don was a faithful member of Troy United Methodist Church. He retired from RGA reinsurance Company, Chesterfield, Missori. His grandchildren, family and friends were the greatest love of…

Patricia Ann Long, 61, of Troy, born September 25, 1957 in Granite City, passed away on Wednesday, March 6, 2019 at Anderson Hospital in Maryville. Surviving are her husband, Ronald J. Long of Troy; sisters, Della Copeland and Joan Farless; brothers, James Leonard and Rick Smith; nieces, Nicole Thomlinson and Jamie Baker. She was preceded…

John R. Winning, 77, of Highland, born Tuesday, November 11, 1941 in East St. Louis, IL, passed away on Sunday, March 3, 2019 at Highland Health Care, Highland/ Surviving are his beloved wife, Linda L. (nee Pierron) Winning of Highland; daughter, Kim (Mark) Miller of Troy; sons, Mark (Diane Johnson) Fosnock of Bluford, and Christopher…

Bradford L. Beeler, 64, of Carlyle, died Tuesday, February 26, 2019 at Saint Elizabeth Hospital in O Fallon. He was born on October 18, 1954 in Highland, the son of  Hansel and Lorraine (nee Schoeck) Beeler. He grew up in St. Jacob and graduated from Triad High School in Troy in 1972. He served active…

Dolores L. Doyle, 88, of Troy passed away on Saturday, March  2, 2019 at Liberty Village in Maryville. She was born on February 28, 1931 in East St. Louis, the child of Francis Emmitt and Anna Louise (Osmon) Brady. She married her husband, Melvin James Doyle on March 1, 1949. Shortly after their marriage, Melvin…

Jack W. Howard, 76, of Maryville, passed away on February 25, 2019 in Bradenton, Florida. He was born in Highland, Illinois on March 22, 1942 to William F. and Victoria (Bevilacqua) Howard. He was a 1960 graduate of Collinsville High School. He married Jerilyn Calvin-Howard on August 23, 2008. She survives him. Jack served valiantly…

Betty Jane Guerzoni, 95, of Benld passed away on Tuesday, February 26, 2019 at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Highland. Betty was born January 23, 1924 in Gillespie. She graduated in 1945 from the Jewish Hospital School of Nursing and worked in Rockford during the polio epidemic. She is survived by her daughter Carla (retired USAF…