Jerry J. Fillback, 76, died at 1:15 p.m. Tuesday, May 17, 2011 at Eldercare of Alton. Born February 18, 1935 in Venice, IL, he was the son of Joseph H. and Agnes (Gleason) Fillback. He retired from the Olin Corporation in 1997 after 30 years of service and was a member of the Alton Eagles Foe No. 254. Surviving are four brothers, Donald Fillback of Spanish Lake, MO, James Fillback of Moro, IL, Fred Fillback of Batchtown, IL, and Sam Fillback and his wife Donna of Alton, two sisters, Doris Hagen and her husband Dan of Brussels, IL, and Florence Yenne and her husband Bill of Alton, several nieces and nephews, and good friends, Robert and Mary Middleton and Mr. Harold Calvin all of Alton. He was preceded in death by four brothers, Joseph, Harvey, Robert and Thomas. According to his wishes, there will be no visitation. Graveside services will be at 11:00 a.m. Friday at Upper Alton Cemetery. James Kogel will officiate. Gent Funeral Home of Alton is in charge of arrangements.


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