Betty Diane Seehausen
Nov 5, 2018
Dateline: East Alton Betty Diane Seehausen, 73, died at 1:00 p.m. Monday, November 5, 2018 at Alton Memorial Hospital. Born November 10, 1944 in Cairo, IL, she was the daughter of Charles H. and Geraldine (Fields) Corbett. On January 14, 1989 she married Charles J. Seehausen in Alton. He preceded her in death on April 15, 2006. Mrs. Seehausen retired...
Emily Ikue-Rose Hampshire
Nov 3, 2018
Dateline: Alton Emily Ikue-Rose Hampshire gained her wings on Saturday, November 3, 2018 and became our sweet angel. Born on October 22, 2004, Emily spent the 14 years of her life making everyone around her smile. She was a bright student always reading and writing, ready to learn more. Emily was a graceful dancer, cheerleader, and liked to play volleyball....
Alberta A. Kennedy
Nov 2, 2018
Dateline: Alton Alberta A. Kennedy, 94, died at 6:45 p.m. Friday, November 2, 2018 at Eunice Smith Nursing Home in Alton. Born October 2, 1924 in Alton, she was the daughter of Fred A. and Agnes P. (Messerle) Storm. On June 18, 1943 she married Dale V. Kennedy in Oakdale, LA. He Preceded her in death. Mrs. Kennedy was a...
Joyce A. Moody
Oct 28, 2018
Dateline: Wood River Joyce Ariel Moody, 92, died at 11:55 p.m. Sunday, October 28, 2018 at Integrity of Wood River. Born March 22, 1926 in Alton, she was the daughter of Dwight Lyman and Christine Rosella (Wiley) Moody. Joyce graduated from Alton High School in 1945 and from the AMH School of Nursing in 1948. She spent a year working...
Harold F. Korte Sr.
Oct 25, 2018
Dateline: Godfrey Harold F. Korte Sr., 83, died at 11:51 p.m. Thursday, October 25, 2018 at Alton Memorial Hospital. Born November 21, 1934 in Alton, he was the son of Dwight and Adele (Pieper) Korte. Mr. Korte graduated from Marquette Catholic High School and served in the U.S. Army. He was a member of St. Ambrose Catholic Church in Godfrey...
William Dover
Oct 24, 2018
Dateline: Alton William "Bill" Dover, 74, died at 12:00 a.m. Wednesday, October 24, 2018 at Integrity of Alton. Born July 7, 1944 in Alton, he was the son of Virgil and Lois Louise (Baiter) Dover. He worked for Pepsi Cola Bottling in Alton. Bill is survived by numerous cousins. Visitation will be Friday, October 26, 2018 from 12:00 noon until...
Edward S. Jenkins
Oct 24, 2018
Dateline: Alton, IL Edward S. Jenkins, 77, died at 11:55 p.m. on Wednesday, October 24, 2018 at Anderson Hospital in Maryville, IL. He was born October 20, 1941 in Alton the son of Coy A. and Mary H. (Hauck) Jenkins. He was a member of St. Ambrose Catholic Church in Godfrey. He retired after many years as a truck driver...
Arthur Ross Shaw
Oct 21, 2018
Dateline: Jerseyville Arthur Ross Shaw, passed away October 21, 2018 at the age of 93. He was born on February 11, 1925 in Eldred, IL to the late Crit and Minnie (Rathgeber) Shaw. He graduated high school from Greenfield High School in Greenfield, IL. He married Bettie L Kennedy on November 28, 1948 in Alton, IL. She passed away on...
Matthew Beiser Sr.
Oct 19, 2018
Matt Beiser MATTHEW BEISER, SR. GODFREY – Matthew D. Beiser, Sr. died on Friday, Oct. 19 at Christian Northeast Hospital in St. Louis. A son of David and Mary Ann (Elble) Beiser, Matt was born on Sept. 17, 1953 in Alton. Matt was a 1972 graduate of Alton High School and was employed by Labor Local 218 for 34 years....
Jason Lee Clark
Oct 19, 2018
Dateline: Alton Jason Lee Clark, 33, died at 8:28 a.m. Friday, October 19, 2018 at his home in Alton. Born November 4, 1984 in Alton, he was the son of Donna (Kenshalo) Stonesifer (John) of Alton and Gary Clark of Alton. Also surviving is his maternal grandmother, Alice Kenshalo of Alton and several brothers and sisters. Graveside services will be...
Edna Hartman
Oct 18, 2018
Dateline: Alton Edna Hartman, fell asleep in Christ at 8:52 p.m. Thursday, October 18, 2018 at Rosewood Care Center in Alton. Born April 29, 1919 in New Haven, MO, she was the daughter of Heinrich and Anna Walkenhorst. She married August W. Hartman August 29, 1942 in St. Louis, MO. He preceded her in death on December 28, 1967. Surviving...
William Glen Roberson
Oct 17, 2018
Dateline: Godfrey William Glen Roberson, 91, died at 3:05 a.m. Wednesday, October 17, 2018 at Alton Memorial Hospital. Born December 27, 1926 in Harrisburg, IL, he was the son of John Logan and Maud (Rude) Roberson. Mr. Roberson was a Southern Baptist minister, school teacher and administrator in both Roxana, Paxton, and Mt. Auburn, IL. He married the former Dorothy...
Eldon "Twirp" Williams Jr.
Oct 16, 2018
Dateline: Alton Eldon C. "Twirp" Williams, Jr., 87, passed away on Tuesday, October 16th, 2018. He was born on August 5, 1931 in Alton, IL. On July 25, 1991 he married Jackie Wohlert Williams. He was the son of Eldon C. Williams, Sr. and Patricia McGuiggan. Mr. Williams was the Godfrey Tax Assessor for 40 years, a Realtor at Landmark...
Joyce E. Noble
Oct 14, 2018
Dateline: Jerseyville Joyce Elaine Noble, 73, died at 6:01 p.m. Sunday, October 14, 2018 at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, MO. Born April 2, 1945 in Essex, MO, she was the daughter of Cecil Lester and Thelma Lillian (Vickery) Warren. Mrs. Noble was a dietary manager for Kumar Kafe' in Wood River. On May 11, 1962 she married Donald Frank...
Phyllis Mae Hamberg
Oct 13, 2018
Dateline: Alton Phyllis Mae Hamberg, 87, passed into eternal rest at 4:30 p.m. Saturday, October 13, 2018 at Rosewood Care Center in Godfrey. Born February 18, 1931 in Shawneetown, IL, she was the daughter of George E. and Grace L. (Emerson) Harris. On March 13, 1948 she married John F. Hamberg in Alton. He preceded her in death on September...
Pauline Spurgeon Mcphail
Oct 13, 2018
Dateline: Alton Vada Pauline Spurgeon McPhail, 94, died at 7:55 p.m. Saturday, October 13, 2018 at Rosewood Care Center in Alton. Born July 6, 1924 in Wood River, she was the daughter of John and Alberta (Millican) Davis. Vada was an avid golfer and racquetball player. She retired in 1979 as a cafeteria worker for the Alton School District and...
Dorothy "Dolly" Wickenhauser
Oct 11, 2018
Dateline: Godfrey Dorothy "Dolly" Wickenhauser, 87, peacefully passed away at 8:00 p.m. Thursday, October 11, 2018 at the United Methodist Village. Born November 14, 1930 in Alton, she was the daughter of Leo F. and Ann L. (Chaffer) Joehl. On June 27, 1950 she married Gene B. Wickenhauser at St. Ambrose Catholic Church in Godfrey. He preceded her in death...
Terrance J Godar
Oct 5, 2018
TERRANCE GODAR ALTON — Terrance J. Godar, 66, died Friday, Oct. 5, 2018 at Integrity Healthcare in Alton. He was the son of John H. and Blenna (Nowlan) Godar, and they survive. Terrance graduated from Marquette Catholic High School in 1970. He was a painter and worked for Snorkel. Surviving are a brother, Gary Godar (Beth) of East Alton; and...
Rev Robert Lee Mathes Sr
Oct 4, 2018
-- Alton Rev. Robert Lee Mathes Sr., age 86 died at 3:05 PM on Thursday, October 4, 2018 at John Cochran VA Hospital in St. Louis. Born in East St. Louis on October 5, 1931 he was the son of the late Dalton Shelby and Emily Etta (Hudson) Mathes. Robert was a US Navy Korean War veteran and a member...
Gloria Jean Morkel
Oct 3, 2018
Dateline: Godfrey Gloria Jean Morkel, 82, died at 6:45 a.m. Wednesday, October 3, 2018 at Jerseyville Nursing & Rehab. Born September 10, 1936 in Alton, she was the daughter of Athel and Irene (Lowrance) Reeder. Gloria retired as a night manager for Schnuck's Grocery Store after 22 years of service. She was Shop Steward for Retail Clerk's union #881. Most...
