Little Tommy Williams
Sep 5, 2018
Dateline: Alton Little Tommy Williams, 21, died on Tuesday, September 5, 2018. Born October 22, 1996 in Wood River, he was the son of Trina (Werner) Fulcher of Jerseyville and Thomas Clyde Williams Jr. of Alton. Tommy was a jack of all trades. He could and would do anything to earn money. Along with his parents, he is survived by...
Delsie Glenda Hall
Sep 1, 2018
Delsie Glenda Hall went to Heaven from home on Saturday, September 1, 2018 at 4:05 p.m. She was surrounded by loved ones and tenderly attended by 2 precious granddaughters. She had lived the past 4 years with her daughter and son-in-law, Yvonne & Allen in Godfrey, IL. She was a Christian all her life and was ready to meet the...
James M. Pinkowski
Sep 1, 2018
Dateline: Alton James Mathew Pinkowski, 57, died Saturday, September 1, 2018 at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, MO after a lengthy illness. Born July 18, 1961 in Alton, he was the son of JoAnn (Bryant) Pinkowski of Alton and the late George Pinkowski. James graduated from Alton High School in 1980 and joined the U.S. Navy in 1984. He attended...
Danny Joe Bellamy
Aug 30, 2018
Dateline: Alton Danny Joe Bellamy, 63, died at 5:27 p.m. Thursday, August 30, 2018 at Alton Memorial Hospital. Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. until time of memorial service at 12:00 noon Friday, September 7, 2018 at Gent Funeral Home in Alton. Memorials may be made to His Kids, Inc. Online guestbook and information may be found at www.gentfuneralhome.com
Jean "Jeanie" Lynn
Aug 30, 2018
Dateline: Godfrey Jean "Jeanie" Marie Lynn, 75, died under the care of BJC Hospice at Rosewood Care Center at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, August 30, 2018. Born January 14, 1943 in Alton, she was the daughter of Henry and Margaret (Hunn) Brunstein. Jeanie graduated from Marquette Catholic High School and was a secretary for Evangelical School in Godfrey. She enjoyed travelling,...
Marvin L. Rochleau
Aug 26, 2018
Dateline: Alton Marvin L. Rochleau, 92, died at 6:23 a.m. Sunday, August 26, 2018 at his home. Born January 31, 1926 in Algona, Iowa, he was the son of Alton L. and Rose Ruth (Harmon) Rochleau. Mr. Rochleau was a member of the Godfrey First United Methodist Church and a past member of the Masonic Lodge and the Rotary Club....
Wilma Lucille Powles
Aug 25, 2018
Dateline: Godfrey, IL Wilma Lucille Powles, 90, went home at 3:37 p.m. on Saturday, August 25, 2018 at Robings Manor in Brighton. She was born October 30, 1927 in Pulaski County, IL the daughter of the late Edward Allen and Josephine (Kimmel) Malone. She was a hairdresser for many years and was a member of Calvary Baptist Church in Alton....
Doris Louise Harman
Aug 24, 2018
Dateline: Godfrey, IL Doris Louise Harman died Friday, August 24, 2018 at Morningside of Godfrey. She was born May 2, 1934 in Gerard, IL the daughter of the late Foster Rice and Effie Alan (Hylton) Harman. She was an independent woman much before her time. She worked for AT&T starting as a switchboard operator and began climbing the corporate ladder....
Barbara J. Rook
Aug 23, 2018
Dateline: Alton Barbara J. Rook, 86, died at 9:41 a.m. Thursday, August 23, 2018 at her home in Alton. Born December 16, 1931 in Alton, she was the daughter of Alvyn "Bud" and Mildred (McCombs) Arnold. Mrs. Rook was a secretary for Wil-Fred's Construction Company and was a longtime member of First Presbyterian Church in Alton. She had been a...
Bernadine V. Kelsey
Aug 23, 2018
Dateline: Alton Bernadine V. Kelsey, 90, died at 7:38 a.m. Thursday, August 23, 2018 at Rosewood Care Center in Alton. Born April 30, 1928 in Alton, she was the daughter of Albert and Viola (Schmidt) Bachman. Mrs. Kelsey was a homemaker and a member of The Widow's Club and New Beginnings. She married John W. Kelsey Jr. on June 1,...
Elizabeth Tudor Bourland
Aug 21, 2018
Dateline: Godfrey Elizabeth Tudor Bourland, 82, died Tuesday, August 21, 2018 at Mercy Hospital in St. Louis, MO. Born February 23, 1936 in Brownstown, IL. Elizabeth was a mother, librarian, scholar, veracious reader, author and friend. She was extremely curious and loved research. She devoted her life to her children, friends and the pursuit of learning for all people. Beth,...
Beverly Elaine Cory
Aug 21, 2018
Dateline: Godfrey Beverly Elaine Cory, 81, passed away suddenly at 2:43 a.m. Tuesday, August 21, 2018 at OSF St. Anthony's Health Center. Born January 28, 1937 in Modesto, IL, she was the daughter of Raymond Eber and Marjorie A. (Alderson) Grinkey. Ms. Cory retired from A T & T. Surviving is a daughter and son-in-law, Gayle and Kim Clymer of...
Josephine M. Bucher
Aug 19, 2018
Dateline: Godfrey Josephine M. Bucher, 83, died at 10:07 p.m. Sunday, August 19, 2018 at Godfrey Healthcare and Rehab. A memorial mass will be held at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, August 22, 2018 at St. Ambrose Catholic Church in Godfrey. Gent Funeral Home in Alton is in charge of arrangements. Online guestbook and information may be found at www.gentfuneralhome.com
James "Jim" Michael Elliott
Aug 19, 2018
ALTON — James "Jim" Michael Elliott, 45, went to be with the Lord peacefully with his family by his side at 6:52 p.m. Sunday, August 19, 2018, at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in Saint Louis. Born August 1, 1973, in Alton, he was the son of Michael E. and Sarah "Sally" J. (Kimbro) Elliott. Jim graduated from Alton High School and attended...
Donald E. Newcome
Aug 18, 2018
Dateline: Alton, IL Donald E. Newcome, 89, died at 10:45 p.m. on Saturday, August 18, 2018 at Eunice C. Smith Home in Alton. He was born September 18, 1928 in Alton the son of Maxie and Zella M. (Shirley) Newcome. He served in the U.S. Army and was a member of the VFW Alton Post 1308 Ritual Team for 12...
Leone Louise Leady
Aug 17, 2018
Dateline: Alton Leone Louise Leady, 96, died at 2:25 p.m. Friday, August 17, 2018 at Eunice Smith Nursing Home in Alton. Born August 31, 1921 in Alton, she was the daughter of Edmund and Florence (Neiderkorn) Heinemann. She served in the Woman's Army Corp as a clerk, stationed in California during WWII. She was discharged in December 1944. On June...
D. Kathleen Kuehnel
Aug 17, 2018
Dateline: Godfrey D. Kathleen Kuehnel, 91, died at 7:32 a.m. Friday, August 17, 2018 at Caseyville Nursing and Rehab. Born August 19, 1926 in Wood River, IL she was the daughter of Elzie and Alva (Payne) Poe. She retired from Owens-Illinois after 30 years of service. On June 14, 1947 she married William J. Kuehnel in Hartford, IL. He survives....
Damian Mickeal Huber
Aug 17, 2018
Dateline: Brighton Damian (Pookie) Mickeal Huber, 24, of Brighton, was killed tragically, August 17, 2018. Born February 12, 1994 in Alton, he was the son of David P. and Kelly (Duley) Huber of Brighton. Damian was a happy, smiling baby who grew into such a smart, handsome man whose personality was huge. He loved his family and friends huge too...
Wilma J. Scheibe
Aug 11, 2018
Dateline: Jacksonville, FL Formerly of Alton Wilma J. Scheibe, 87, died at 9:05 a.m. Saturday, August 11, 2018 at Brookdale Atrium in Jacksonville, FL. Born January 2, 1931 in Madison, IL, she was the daughter of Clarence A. Stephens and Della Ruth (Cummins) Stephens Volkel. Mrs. Scheibe was a homemaker and cook. On February 27, 1955 she married Leonard Scheibe...
Bobby Lee Depper Sr.
Aug 11, 2018
Dateline: Perryville, MO Bobby Lee Depper Sr., 79, died August 11, 2018 at Barnes-Jewish Hospital. Visitation will be from 4:00-7:00 p.m. Thursday, August 23, 2018 at Gent Funeral Home in Alton where a memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, August 24, 2018 followed by burial at 12:30 p.m. at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery in St. Louis, MO....
