Dateline: Alton



John A. Stilwell, 67, peacefully passed away at 7:28 p.m. Thursday, September 29, 2011 at Rosewood Care Center in Alton. Born May 8, 1944 in Alton, he was the son of Walter and Kathleen (King) Stilwell. He served in the U.S. Air Force and retired from Owens Illinois Glass in Godfrey after 39 years of service. He was a member of the Alton-Wood River Sportsman's Club and the International Association of Machinist #660. Surviving is a daughter, Cathy Asaro of Las Vegas, NV, a son, Brian Stilwell and his wife Trisha of Meadowbrook, five grandchildren, Andy Asaro and Eric Asaro both of Las Vegas, Emily Radcliff of Cottage Hills, Jon Leggett Stilwell of Meadowbrook, and Heaven Stilwell of Alton, one great granddaughter, one brother, Jerry Stilwell of Godfrey, a sister, Dorothy "Dottie" Parsons-Freeman and her husband "Tot" Freeman of Alton, his former wife Darlene Stilwell who stayed by his side to the end and his caring friends, John and Bobbi Ulrich of Brighton. Visitation will be from 2:00-5:00 p.m. Sunday, October 2, 2011 at Gent Funeral Home in Alton with a prayer service at 4:00 p.m. A Mass of Christian burial will be at 11:00 a.m. Monday, October 3, 2011 at SS Peter & Paul Catholic Church in Alton. Burial will be at St. Patrick's Cemetery in Godfrey. Father Delix Michel will officiate. Memorials may be made to the St. Vincent DePaul Society.




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