Andrew B. Curlovic
Oct 3, 2018
Dateline: Alton Andrew B. Curlovic, 73, died at 12:32 p.m. Wednesday, October 3, 2018 at his home in Alton. Born June 3, 1945 in Alton, he was the son of Joseph F. and Virginia H. (Lukefahr) Curlovic. Mr. Curlovic served in the U.S. Army and was a meat cutter for over 35 years. Surviving are two daughters, Andrea Curlovic of...
Arnold R. Sanders
Sep 29, 2018
Dateline: Godfrey Arnold R. Sanders, 83, passed away peacefully at his home with his wife at his side at 6:02 a.m. Saturday, September 29, 2018. Arnold "Arnie" was born in Venice, IL on February 21, 1935 the son of Raymond and Emma Louise (Madison) Sanders. Arnold was a passionate sportsman who loved hunting, fishing and playing golf. He worked as...
Jerome "Roady" Minks
Sep 26, 2018
Dateline: East Alton Jerome "Roady" Minks, 62, died Wednesday, September 26, 2018 at Alton Memorial Hospital. Visitation will be from 12:00 noon until time of service at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, September 29, 2018 at Gent Funeral Home in Alton. Burial will be at Moro Cemetery.
James "Jim" Reinhardt
Sep 25, 2018
Dateline: Alton James "Jim" Frederick Reinhardt, was born on February 28th, 1926 to Walter and Wilhelmina (Grabbe) Reinhardt in Alton, Illinois. A life-long member of the Evangelical United Church of Christ, Jim taught Sunday school, was a youth advisor and was the coach of athletics. At 16, he joined the Alton Municipal Band as the youngest clarinetist to date. He ...
Chance Duane Gibbons
Sep 25, 2018
Dateline: Alton Chance Duane Gibbons, 54, of Alton, IL passed away on September 25th 2018, at OSF St. Anthony's Health Center. He was born on September 29th 1963 to Wanda (Wright) Gibbons and the late James Gibbons Jr. at St. Joseph's Hospital in Alton, IL. Chance attended Marquette Catholic High School and later graduated from Rankin Technical College, leading him...
Mark Charles Harmon
Sep 25, 2018
Dateline: Alton Mark Charles Harmon, 56, died at 6:12 p.m. Tuesday, September 25, 2018 at his home. Born December 12, 1961 in Alton, he was the son of Patricia (Klunk) Harmon of Alton and the late Harvey Harmon. Mark worked in the I.T. department for MasterCard. On July 10, 2009 he married the former Lorraine "Lori" Hentrich in Alton. She...
Rosemary A. Boedy
Sep 24, 2018
Dateline: Godfrey Rosemary A. Boedy, 90, died at 12:10 p.m. Monday, September 24, 2018 at her home. Born August 19, 1928 in Alton, she was the daughter of Joseph and Josephine (Azzarello) Corona. Rosemary graduated from Marquette Catholic High School and was a member of SS Peter & Paul Catholic Church in Alton. She was a hairdresser for Young's Department...
Two Star Eagle
Sep 24, 2018
Two Star Eagle, was born May 10, 1933 in Joplin, Mo to Red Eagle and Goldie (Owen) Eagle. Two Star made her journey to the Spirit World on September 24, 2018. Two Star Eagle married Benjamin F. DeMond on September 24, 1955 and together raised six children. Two Star is survived by her children, Thomas Eagle, Lance J (Nancy), Rexford...
Danette R. "Danni" Whitehead
Sep 22, 2018
Dateline: Alton Danette R. "Danni" (McGhee) Whitehead passed into eternal life on Saturday, September 22, at 5:32 pm with her loving family surrounding her. Danni was born February 2, 1963 and lived her entire life in Alton. She graduated from Alton High in 1982 and SIUE in 1986 with two degrees. She was a super salesman and worked for many...
Peggy Ann Recsnik
Sep 21, 2018
Dateline: Dow Peggy Ann Recsnik, 77, died Friday, September 21, 2018 at Christian Hospital Northeast in St. Louis, MO. A Mass will be held at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, September 26, 2018 at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Alton. Memorials may be made to a charity of choice. Gent Funeral Home in Alton is in charge of arrangements. Online guestbook and...
Carole Ann Davis
Sep 21, 2018
Dateline: Alton Carole Ann Davis, 80, died at 5:34 a.m. Friday, September 21, 2018 at her home in Alton. Born November 15, 1937 in Jacksonville, IL, she was the daughter of Marshall G. and Iris (Becker) Rodgers. On May 16, 1957 she married Lyndell Lee Davis in Jacksonville. He preceded her in death on August 16, 2001. Surviving are two...
Joyce Ann Baker
Sep 20, 2018
Dateline: Alton Joyce Ann Baker, 72, died at 9:36 p.m. Thursday, September 20, 2018 at her home. Born August 8, 1946 she was the daughter of James R. and Annie L. (Burger) Pruitt. Mrs. Baker retired from the book store at Lewis & Clark Community College after 30 years of service. On July 3, 1971 she married Jimmie Allen Baker...
Billy G. Hammon
Sep 19, 2018
Dateline: Godfrey Billy G. Hammon, 86, died at 2:40 p.m. Wednesday, September 19, 2018 at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, MO. Born June 24, 1932 in White Hall, IL, he was the son of Charles Edward and Goldie (Kite) Hammon. He served in the U.S. Air Force and was stationed at Craig Air Force Base. On December 24, 1987 he...
Mary Ellen Conely
Sep 19, 2018
Dateline: Godfrey Mary Ellen (Harman) Conley passed away Wednesday, September 19, 2018 at Morningside of Godfrey. She was born August 26, 1929 in Girard, Illinois, the daughter of the late Foster Rice and Effie Alan (Hylton) Harman. She often said she lived by the letter S –swimming, sewing, singing and selling real estate. However, her greatest S was her salvation....
Jim Price
Sep 19, 2018
Dateline: Alton Jim Price, born November 5, 1963, passed away September 19, 2018 at the age of 54 years old. He will be best remembered as Professor Price, an energetic, passionate, and irreverent teacher at Lewis and Clark Community College, Godfrey, Illinois. He lived a "life of the mind" that began with his undergraduate degree in History from Florida International...
Edsel Celsor
Sep 13, 2018
Dateline: Judsonia, Arkansas Edsel Celsor, age 90 and formerly of Godfrey passed away Thursday September 13, 2018 at Oakdale Nursing Home in Judsonia, Arkansas. Born January 10, 1928 in Gamaliel, Kentucky he was the son of the late Varney and Mary (Shackelford) Celsor. He was one of 13 children delivered by his physician father, 10 of which were boys. Edsel...
Anthony William Brandhorst
Sep 11, 2018
Dateline: Alton, IL Anthony William Brandhorst, 56, died at 8:27 p.m. on Tuesday, September 11, 2018 doing what he loved with the company of his friends. He was born September 17, 1961 in Highland, IL the son of Danny Dean Brandhorst and Rose Ann (Laswell). He served in the U.S. Navy and was a self-employed carpenter and member of the...
Marie Little
Sep 9, 2018
Dateline: Alton, IL Marie Little, 95, died at 1:15 p.m. on Sunday, September 9, 2018 at Jerseyville Manor. She was born August 22, 1923 in Portageville, MO the daughter of the late Thomas J. and Luziller (Portwood) Toombs. She was a member of Cornerstone Church in Godfrey where she participated in the Joy Club. She worked for many years as...
Jerry Allen Warren Jr.
Sep 8, 2018
Dateline: Alton, IL Jerry Allen Warren Jr., 58, died Saturday, September 8, 2018. Visitation will be from 2:00-4:00 p.m. on Sunday, September 16, 2018 at Gent Funeral Home in Alton. Memorials may be made to BJC Hospice. www.gentfuneralhome.com
Johanna Brownlee
Sep 7, 2018
Dateline: Alton Johanna Brownlee, 92, died at 9:45 p.m. Friday September 7, 2018 at Integrity of Godfrey. She was born on August 1, 1926 in Germany, the daughter of the late Josefa and Johann (Kuranda) Schlachta. Johanna was a homemaker, devoted and loving wife and Godmother. She was a member of St Ambrose Catholic Church in Godfrey, loved animals and...
