Dec 31, 2023

Donald (Don) G. Nicoloff, 71, of Troy, Illinois, born April 3, 1952 passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by family on December 31, 2023. Don married Roberta (Bobbie) Welle on June 14, 1975. They were married 48 years and have two children together, Kelly (Nicoloff) Andrews and Brian Nicoloff.

Don entered the U.S. Navy in 1970...

Dec 29, 2023

Betty Lou Sandy was born September 7, 1950 to Clarence and Evelyn Rockwell. She married James Michael Sandy on November 1,1969.  Betty passed away at home with her family on December 29, 2023.  She is survived by her sister Sue (Jim) Cavaletti, three daughters Shannon (Rich) Sinclair, Amy(Andy)Kaiser, Heather (Scott)Watson. She also has 9 grandchildren, one great grandson, two...

Dec 28, 2023

James Edward Miller, 75, of Troy, passed away at 7:25 am on Thursday, December 28, 2023 at St. Louis University Hospital.

Mr. Miller was born December 7, 1948 in Urbana, IL, a son of the late Hans and Clydith Miller.

He married the love of his life, Maryann Astuto on September 23, 1972 and she...

Dec 24, 2023

James Eugene Crews, 81, of Collinsville, Illinois passed away on December 24, 2023. He was born to David and Martha (Haley) Crews on October 4, 1942 in St. Louis, Missouri.

James was a veteran who proudly served his country in the US Army. Upon returning from his service he married Frances Kuenkler on March 20,1964 in Granite...

Dec 23, 2023

Anthony Scott Ledbetter, 57, of Collinsville, Illinois  passed away at his residence on December 23, 2023. He was born to Garland and Gayloid (Brown) Ledbetter on January 24, 1966 in East St Louis, Illinois.

Anthony loved a variety of sports. He enjoyed watching Nascar Racing and was a huge fan of both Cardinals baseball and Blues hockey....

Dec 22, 2023

Larry David Pittman, 66, of Alton, Illinois passed away on December 22, 2023. He was born to Lester and Barbara (Rogers) Pittman on January 22,1957, in Rockford, Illinois.

Larry was a big fan of many different sports. He enjoyed watching football, golf, baseball and hockey, rooting for his favorite teams. Other television programs that he was fond...

Dec 18, 2023

We are sad to announce John C. Norris (84) of Mitchell, Illinois passed away Monday, December 18, 2023, after a short hospital stay. John will be laid to rest beside his wife of over 60 years at Sunset Hills. A memorial is scheduled at Grace Church East Campus 4711 IL HWY 111 S, Wednesday, December 27 th with visitation...

Dec 18, 2023

Georgia Louise Smith left this world on December 18, 2023, after a long and exceedingly fantastic life.

Louise was born to William & Josephine Hawes in Crittenden Kentucky on December 22, 1932. She grew up in Murphysboro, Illinois where she graduated in 1950 and met her husband, Clifford C. Smith. They were married in Osceola, Arkansas on...

Dec 16, 2023

Carol Louise Raab-Farley never met a stranger during the 62 years she graced this plane of existence. Carol was an adventurer and people person from the time she was born on March 4, 1961, in Staunton, IL. She obtained a Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology from Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville in 1983, allowing her the opportunity to work on excavation...

Dec 13, 2023

Katherine Marie Jones, 75, passed away on December 13, 2023. She was born to Richard R. and Doris Lee (Doty) Jones on February 11, 1948 in Granite City, Illinois.

Those left to cherish Katherine's memory are her brother and sister in law John E. and Sondra K. Jones of Brighton, IL, brother Steven M. Jones of Granite...