"Michael James Mcfarlane"
Sep 14, 2019
Dateline: Columbia, MO "Michael James McFarlane", 32, died Saturday, September 14, 2019 at his home in Columbia, MO. Born March 2, 1987 in Alton, he was the son of Mary Baumgartner of Godfrey and Robert McFarlane and his wife Josephine of Malvern, United Kingdom. Michael enjoyed gaming and was a great father to his daughter, Evie McFarlane of Columbia, MO....
David Louis Kuithe
Sep 14, 2019
David L. Kuithe, 57, died unexpectedly Saturday, September 14, 2019. A loving dad to Dave and Jeffery, and a cherished grandpa, brother and friend. Private Services will be held later. Gent FH is in charge
Mary Therese Haxel
Sep 12, 2019
GODFREY-Mary Therese ("Babe") Haxel passed away September 12, 2019 at the United Methodist Village in Godfrey, Illinois. She was born on April 28, 1927 in Alton, Illinois, the youngest child of the late Martin and Mary T. (Flynn) Ryan. She was a member of SS Peter & Paul Catholic Church and St. Ambrose Catholic Church and a graduate of the...
Junior Ray Daves
Sep 12, 2019
Dateline: Alton Junior Ray Daves, 87, died at 4:36 a.m. Thursday, September 12, 2019 at his home. Born March 1, 1932 in Wappapelo, MO, he was the son of Joe and Pearl (Hale) Daves. Mr. Daves served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War. He was a member of the Godfrey Gospel Tabernacle Church and the Farm Bureau. He...
Bertha Baldridge
Sep 11, 2019
Dateline: Godfrey Bertha Baldridge, 90, died at 8:38 a.m. Wednesday, September 11, 2019 at Eunice Smith Nursing Home in Alton. Born October 31, 1928 in Prairietown, IL, she was the daughter of August and Pearl (Easter) Lohse. Mrs. Baldridge graduated from Wood River High School in 1946. She was an employee of Owens Illinois Glass and and the Alton School...
Betty M. Siemer
Sep 8, 2019
Dateline: Godfrey Betty M. Siemer, 72, died at 5:58 p.m. Sunday, September 8, 2019 at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, MO. Born September 10, 1946 in Alton, she was the daughter of Joseph B. and Eunice (McDow) Stiritz. Betty graduated from Alton High School in 1964. She attended S.I.U.E. graduating in 1969 with a degree in Social Studies. She...
Patricia June Mccoy
Sep 7, 2019
Dateline: Town and Country, MO Patricia June McCoy, 92, passed away at 4:10 p.m. on Saturday, September 7, 2019 at National Health Care in Town and Country, MO. She was born August 24, 1927 in Jerseyville, the daughter of the late Frank and Effie (Powers) Kadell. She retired in 1988 from Alton Senior High School where she was a bookkeeper....
Mark M. Harting
Sep 5, 2019
Dateline: Alton Mark M. Harting, 80, died at 7:25 p.m. Thursday, September 5, 2019 at Alton Memorial Hospital. Born October 21, 1938 in Bunker Hill, he was the son of Richard J. and Inez M. (Thompson) Harting. He was owner/operator of Shaffner Music Co. in Alton. Surviving is a daughter, Sabrina Baker (Gary) of Dow, a son, Brian Harting (girlfriend,...
Elizabeth Marie Gent
Sep 3, 2019
Elizabeth M. Gent, age 65 died at 1:59 PM on Tuesday, September 3, 2019 at Jersey Community Hospital. She was born in Alton on November 17, 1953 the daughter of the late Richard A. and Dorothy J. (Bates) Gent. Elizabeth was a CNA at Jerseyville Manor. Surviving are her two daughters; Erica Gent of Jerseyville and Kim Gent of Jerseyville,...
Emma Caroline Sievers
Sep 2, 2019
Dateline: Godfrey Emma Caroline Sievers, 86, died at 9:30 a.m. Monday, September 2, 2019 at her home in Godfrey. Born March 13, 1933 in Michael, IL, she was the daughter of John and Lorraine (Hazelwonder) Carpenter. She was a homemaker and a former avid bowler. On February 14, 1953 she married Sylvester "Vess" Sievers in Hardin, IL. He survives. Also...
Gus John Kodros Iii
Aug 31, 2019
Dateline: Rolla, MO Gus John Kodros III, 52, died at 7:29 a.m. Saturday, August 31, 2019 in Rolla, MO. Born August 25, 1967 in Alton, he was the son of Jane (Barnett) Kodros of Godfrey and the late John Steven Kodros. He graduated from Alton High School in 1986 and from S.I.U.E. in 1991 with a degree in Mass Communication....
Trudi Mae Hall
Aug 24, 2019
Dateline: Godfrey, IL Trudi Mae Hall, 71, died at 8:40 a.m. Saturday, August 24, 2019. No services are scheduled at this time. Memorials may be made to the 5A's Animal Shelter. Gent Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Mary Lou Paris
Aug 20, 2019
Dateline: Godfrey Mary Lou Paris, 89, died at 11:11 p.m. Tuesday, August 20, 2019 at University Nursing & Rehab in Edwardsville. Born April 12, 1930 in Alton, she was the daughter of Edward M. Black Sr. and Nellie (Hamilton) Black. Mrs. Paris graduated from Gradwohl School of Lab Technology in St. Louis, MO and worked as a lab tech for...
Delores "Dee" Mcfarland
Aug 20, 2019
Dateline: Alton Delores "Dee" McFarland, 94, died at 6:45 p.m. Tuesday, August 20, 2019 at Jerseyville Nursing & Rehab. Born April 26, 1925 in Tamalco, IL, she was the daughter of Reverend George Hudson and Clara (DeMoulin) Hudson. She married Harold R. McFarland on July 15, 1945 in Mulberry Grove, IL. He preceded her in death on October 14, 2007....
Edgar G. Grossheim
Aug 16, 2019
Edgar G. Grossheim, age 93 died at 8:33 PM on Friday, August 16, 2019 at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis with his loving family by his side. He was born in Alton on October 24, 1925 the son of the late Carl J. and Ethel "Becky" (Cruthird) Grossheim Sr. Edgar was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church in...
Linda Lou Tanner
Aug 15, 2019
Dateline: Edwardsville Linda Lou Tanner, 78, died at 9:32 p.m. Thursday, August 15, 2019 at Anderson Hospital in Maryville. Born November 28, 1940 in Alton, she was the daughter of Robert C. and Opal L. (Alexander) Tanner. Linda was a member of Calvary Baptist Church in Alton. She is survived by a sister, Betty Parker of Alton, and several nieces,...
John Kuhn
Aug 12, 2019
Dateline: Godfrey John M. Kuhn, 71, of Godfrey, IL, passed away on Monday morning, August 12, 2019 at his home surrounded by his loving family. John was born on April 21, 1948. He graduated from Alton High School in 1966. On November 28, 1970, he married Elizabeth (Swinney) Kuhn. He started working with his father at Owens-Illinois Glass after high...
Ruth "Ruthie" Weber
Aug 12, 2019
Dateline: Jerseyville Ruth A. "Ruthie" Weber 58, died at 9:48 a.m. Monday, August 12, 2019 at Jerseyville Nursing and Rehab after a courageous battle with ALS. Born December 26, 1960 in Alton, she was the daughter of Orin L. and Helen L. (Sinclair) Ufert. She was a member of the River of Life Church in Alton and was a baker...
Peggy Carver
Aug 11, 2019
Dateline: Alton, Il Peggy Carver, 78, passed away surrounded by her loved ones at 2:12 p.m. on Sunday, August 11, 2019 at OSF Saint Anthony's Hospital. She was born July 1, 1941 in Coventry, England the daughter of the late Alexander "Alec" and Margorie (Smiths) Manger. She worked as a CNA and in home health care for St. Anthony's Hospital...
Patsy Ellen Cole
Aug 10, 2019
Dateline: Alton, IL Patsy Ellen Cole, 83, died at 2:25 a.m. on Saturday, August 10, 2019 at Alton Memorial Hospital. She was born September 9, 1935 in Paducah, KY, and is the daughter of the late Hal and Mary (Bonds) Cole. She was a counselor for many years at Jackson Purchase Epilepsy Foundation. Surviving are two daughters, Pamela Brandon, of...
