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Area Obituaries

David W. Harris

David W. Harris “ Harry” 63, of Caseyville, Illinois, formally of Troy, Illinois. He was born August 2, 1959 and passed away February 4, 2023. He was the oldest son of Roy and Joann (McIntyre) Harris of Troy, Illinois. He graduated from Triad High School in Troy. He worked at St. Louis Truck Plaza(76) in…

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Paul A. Muniz

A respected voice that carried through classrooms, ball fields and airwaves around the St. Louis area has now reached heaven. Paul A. Muniz, 72, of Collinsville, IL was received by his loving God Wednesday, May 31, 2023 at Christian Hospital Northeast, St. Louis, MO. Paul was born November 24, 1950 in East St. Louis, IL. …

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Terry Lee Frey

Terry Lee Frey, age 64, of Glen Carbon, passed away peacefully, at 6:55 p.m. Thursday, May 25, 2023 at his home.  Born May 9, 1959 in Highland, son of the late Edward and Ella (Howard) Frey. He married Lesia Ann Hulsker on August 21, 1982.  He’s survived by his wife and two sons: Evan Hulsker…

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Gary John Wiesemeyer

Gary John Wiesemeyer, 80, residing in Rock Island, IL passed away peacefully on January 23, 2023.  Gary was born on October 28th, 1942, in East St. Louis, IL to Russell and Stella Wiesemeyer.  He grew up in Troy, IL and was a graduate – and proud supporter – of Triad High School and their athletics…

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Melanie Anne Hedlund

Melanie Anne Hedlund, 67, of Troy, IL, born Friday, February 24, 1956 in Louisville, KY and passed away on Sunday, May 14, 2023 in St. Louis, MO.  Melanie was a member of the Catholic Church.  She enjoyed watching her TV programs, playing with the grand-dogs and visiting with her family. She was preceded in death…

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David L. Lauer II

David L. Lauer II, age 55 of Troy, IL, died Wednesday, May 10, 2023, at Mercy Hospital South in Saint Louis, MO. He was born on Friday, May 26, 1967, in Camp Pendleton, CA, the son of  David and Tamara (nee DeForest) Lauer.  David was born at Camp Pendleton, CA where his father was stationed…

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Lt. Col. Daniel B. Satterley

Lt. Col., Daniel B. Satterley, CRNA, Retired, 87, of Freeburg, IL, born Sunday, December 15, 1935 in Patchogue, NY and passed away on Friday, May 5, 2023 in Mascoutah, IL. Dan faithfully served his country and retired after 25 years from the United States Air Force as a CRNA in the surgical theatre in Vietnam.  He…

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Maylene J. Harris

Maylene J. Harris, 89, of Troy, IL, born Tuesday, June 13, 1933 in East St. Louis, IL and passed away peacefully at her home on May 6, 2023 surrounded by her family.  Maylene enjoyed playing piano for her grandchildren and great grandchildren as well as playing for church services on Sunday morning at Troy Christian…

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Fay Van Pelt

Fay Van Pelt Jr. 96, of Oakville, Missouri, passed away peacefully on February 5, 2023.  Born on August 27, 1926 in Salisbury, Missouri to Fay Norris and Odie Richardson Van Pelt.  He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 70 years, Gale.  Loving father of Steven (Cynthia) Van Pelt of Saline, MI, Charles (Rose) Van Pelt…

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James Jay Spencer

James Jay Spencer, 54, of Collinsville, IL, born Saturday, December 7, 1968 in Pontiac, MI and passed away on Saturday, April 29, 2023 at Anderson Hospital, Maryville, IL.   James was an avid sports fan always ready to watch his favorite teams, St. Louis Cardinals and the Oakland/Las Vegas Raiders.  He enjoyed playing baseball and never turned…

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