Dateline: Wood River

Herbert C. Ottwell Jr., 68, died at 10:20 p.m. Wednesday, November 22, 2017 at Integrity Healthcare of Wood River. Born September 3, 1949 in Alton, he was the son of June R. (McDonald) Ottwell of Wood River and the late Herbert C. Ottwell Sr. He was a self employed construction worked and retired from Owens Illinois Glass as a millwright. Surviving is his wife Cheryl (Carney) Ottwell, two daughters, Lisa Ottwell of Alton and Lori Rushing (Bill) of Cottage Hills, a step daughter, Deanna Dillback of wood River, two sons, Patrick Ottwell (Shelly) of Alton and Jeff Ottwell (Kristina) of Cottage Hills, 12 grandchildren, eight great grandchildren, two brothers, Chris Ottwell (Mary Lou) of Alton, and Bob Ottwell (Tina) of Jerseyville, and two sisters, Mary Wilson of Roxana and Virginia Jarrett (Jerry) Paducah, KY. He was preceded in death by a brother, Tom Ottwell. Memorial services to follow at a later date. Gent Funeral Home in Alton is in charge of arrangements. Online guestbook and information may be found at www.gentfuneralhome.com