David W. "Bill" Gibbons Sr.
Jun 3, 2019
Dateline: Alton, IL David W. "Bill" Gibbons Sr., 80, went to be with God peacefully at his home surrounded by his family at 12:54 p.m. on Monday, June 3, 2019. He was born July 15, 1938 in Alton, IL the son of the late Herb and Maurietta (Collins) Gibbons. Bill worked as a regional sales manager for Gulf and Western...
Patti Brownsher
May 31, 2019
Dateline: Florissant, MO Patti Brownsher, 69, died Friday, May 31, 2019 at Christian Hospital N.E. She was born September 13, 1949 in Florissant, MO the daughter of the late Margaret (Haggerty) Calkins. She worked for many years in the Behavior Health Department at Christian Hospital N.E. Her cats were a big part of her life and she enjoyed reading and...
Kyle Mason Durham
May 29, 2019
Dateline: Godfrey Kyle Mason Durham, 37, passed away Wednesday, May 29, 2019 at his home in Godfrey. Born May 22, 1982 in Maryville, IL, he was the son of Dean and Vicki (Gauen) Durham of Highland. Kyle served in the U.S. Army for two years. He was a dedicated and well respected police officer and worked for various departments, including...
Charles Lee Dale
May 29, 2019
Dateline: Brighton Charles L. Dale of Brighton passed away at his home surrounded by his family at 6:18 AM on Wednesday, May, 29, 2019 at the age 75. He was born November 14, 1943, in Bethalto, Illinois, He was the son of the late Winefred Cecil & Eunice Marie (Hausman) Dale. Charles owned and operated Dale Plumbing Heating and Cooling...
Thomas Clinton Weathers
May 27, 2019
Dateline: Alton, IL Thomas Clinton Weathers, 83, entered into his eternal home at 11:05 p.m. on Monday, May 27, 2019 at Alton Memorial Hospital. Born May 13, 1936 in Great Bend, KS, he was the son of Herman and Josephine (Waller) Weathers. He served in the U.S. Navy and was a member of Faith Lutheran Church in Godfrey where he...
Brenda Kay Green
May 26, 2019
Dateline: Alton, IL Brenda Kay Green, 55, passed away at 10:04 p.m. on Sunday, May 26, 2019 at St. Louis University Hospital. She was born October 6, 1963 in Alton the daughter of Harvey and Mabel (Hart) Green. She worked at Meridian Village in Glen Carbon. Surviving are two daughters, Kayshawn Hamilton of Godfrey and Kevina Hamilton of Alton, five...
Joseph Millitello
May 25, 2019
Dateline: Alton Joseph Millitello, 81, died at 1:25 p.m. Saturday, May 25, 2019 at his home in Alton. Born June 25, 1937 in Alton, he was the son of Luke and Lucille (Romano) Millitello. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean conflict. He was a member of St. Patrick's Catholic Church until they closed and then was a...
Mary E. Chase
May 25, 2019
Mary E. Chase – Alton, IL Mary Elizabeth Chase, 79, died Saturday, May 25, 2019 consoled by the company of her loving children and the presence of God. She was born in Harrisburg, IL to Herman and Coral Schwartz. Mary moved to Alton, IL with her first husband, Paul Edwin Chase. She thought Alton was a beautiful town and enjoyed...
Dr. James Carrow
May 24, 2019
Dateline: Godfrey Dr. James M. Carrow, 91, died at 2:52 a.m. Friday, May 24, 2019 at his home in Godfrey with his wife and family by his side. Born April 12, 1928 in Farmington, MO, he was the son of Roy S. and Fadalias (Grief) Carrow. He graduated from Marquette Catholic High School in 1945. He attended St. Louis University...
Gary Lee Clark
May 24, 2019
Dateline: Virginia Beach, Virginia Gary Lee Clark, 28, died at 10:49 p.m. on Friday, May 24, 2019 in Virginia Beach, Virginia. He was born April 5, 1991 in Maryville, IL the son of Ed Clark of Collinsville, and Mary Beth (Erney) and her husband Gerard Fischer of Godfrey. He graduated in 2009 from Marquette Catholic School in Alton. Gary had...
Donnie Daphene Watt
May 24, 2019
Dateline: Alton Donnie Daphene Watt, 91, died at 1:50 p.m. Friday, May 24, 2019 at Alton Memorial Hospital. Born July 27, 1927 in Cave City, Arkansas, she was the daughter of Middleton H. and Jenny (Ward) Mobley. She graduated from Chillicothe Business College in Chillicothe, MO and worked as a secretary/bookkeeper for Wilson Sporting Goods in Kansas City. She later...
Alfred Valdes
May 20, 2019
Dateline: Alton Alfred Valdes, 89, died at 4:26 a.m. Monday, May 20, 2019 at his home in Alton. Born July 19, 1929 in Alton, he was the son of Joseph and Amanda (Fernandez) Valdes. Mr. Valdes served with the U.S. Army in Germany during the Korean War. He retired as a rigger for Laclede Steel after 43 years of service....
Walter John Renken Jr.
May 17, 2019
Dateline: Alton Walter John Renken Jr., 72, passed away unexpectedly after a brief illness at 7:30 p.m. Friday, May 17, 2019 at Alton Memorial Hospital with his family by his side. Born October 30, 1946 in Alton, he was the son of Walter John and Harriett (Black) Renken. Mr. Renken retired from the Alton Telegraph as a night production manager...
Vicki Fudge
May 15, 2019
Dateline: Godfrey Vicki Fudge, 63, died at 3:53 p.m. Wednesday, May 15, 2019 at OSF St. Anthony's Health Center in Alton. Born May 30, 1955 in Alton, she was the daughter of Athel and Norma (Anderson) Skelton. She worked as a customer service representative for Dynamic Vending in Hazelwood, MO. On November 28, 2015 she married Lester Fudge Sr. in...
Carol Lee Mcgee
May 15, 2019
Dateline: Godfrey Carol Lee (Hanneken) McGee, 79, our beloved mom and grandma, went to meet her Heavenly Father at 5:07 a.m. on Wednesday, May 15, 2019 at Jerseyville Nursing & Rehab, after a long and arduous battle with cancer. She was born on September 10, 1939 in Golden Eagle, Illinois, to Henry and Frances (Bimslager) Hanneken. She graduated with the...
Gerald Walker
May 13, 2019
Dateline: Alton Gerald Walker, 86 died at 3:10 a.m. Monday, May 13, 2019 passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his family. Born May 30, 1932 in Alton, he was the son of Claire and Ruth (Hicks) Walker. Gerald graduated from Alton High School and studied Architecture and Engineering at Washington University in St. Louis, MO. He was a...
Jacquelyn Tyler
May 12, 2019
Dateline: Godfrey Jacquelyn Tyler, 81, died at 7:45 a.m. Sunday, May 12, 2019 at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, MO. Born September 28, 1937 in Quincy, IL, she was the daughter of Earl A. and Doris M. (Woodall) Kelle. She was a banker for various banks retiring from U.S. Bank in Upper Alton. Surviving is her best friend and companion,...
Barbara Jo White
May 10, 2019
Dateline: Alton Barbara Jo White, 75, died at 9:28 p.m. Friday, May 10, 2019 at OSF St. Anthony's Health Care Center. Born January 29, 1944 in Johnstown, PA, she was the daughter of Frank W. and Lillian (Pletcher) Younkin. She loved her grandkids and two dogs Nixie and Bernie. Surviving are two daughters, Terri Mellinger of Alton and Bethany Bohn...
Anthony Kaizer Jr.
May 9, 2019
Dateline: Alton Anthony Kaizer Jr., 65, died at 1:20 p.m. Thursday, May 9, 2019 at Alton Memorial Hospital. Born August 12, 1953 in Alton, he was the son of Anthony and Vera (Trunowa) Kaizer. He worked as a machinist for Olin. He was an avid hunter and fisherman and loved the outdoors. Surviving are two sons, Anthony Keith Kaizer (Heather)...
Nancy Rene Mcnelly-Okada
May 7, 2019
Dateline: Jerseyville Nancy Rene McNelly-Okada, 60, died at 11:20 p.m. Tuesday, May 7, 2019 at Willow Rose Nursing Home in Jerseyville. Born August 20, 1958 in Alton, she was the daughter of Ruth (Blair) McNelly of Jerseyville and the late Guy Claude McNelly. Nancy was a secretary for State Farm in Bethalto for 20 years. She loved gardening and spending...
