Rosemary Matifes
Aug 10, 2018
Dateline: Alton Rosemary A. (Taul) Matifes, 85, of Godfrey, Illinois, returned to her heavenly home peacefully surrounded by family, on Friday, August 10, 2018, after a battle with aortic aneurysms. Her firm belief in God and devotion to her family and friends supported her in her struggle and ultimately gave her peace. Rosemary was born on October 31, 1932 to...
Doris A. Manns
Aug 9, 2018
Dateline: Alton Doris A. Manns, 75, died at 2:20 p.m. Thursday, August 9, 2018 at Integrity of Godfrey. Born June 28, 1943 in St. Louis, MO, she was the daughter of Linvel and Joyce (Haynes) Fox. She married William "Bill" Manns Sr. on February 14, 1962 in Hartford. He preceded her in death on June 27, 2018. She loved baking,...
Timothy "Timbo" Smith
Aug 3, 2018
Dateline: Godfrey Timothy "Timbo" Smith, 37, went to meet with the Lord on Friday, August 3, 2018 at 8:40 a.m. Born April 17, 1981 in Alton, he was the son of Timothy Smith and Lolita Blair. Tim was known for his huge heart and his sense of humor. He was loved by all. Surviving are his mother, Lolita Blair of...
Bette L. Whyte
Aug 2, 2018
Dateline: Godfrey Bette L. Whyte, 80, died at 2:51 p.m. Thursday, August 2, 2018 at Mercy Hospital in St. Louis, MO. Born January 3, 1938 in Alton, she was the daughter of William Q. and Thelma L. (Utt) Smith. Mrs. Whyte was a homemaker and a member of the Prince Road Church of Christ. On June 22, 1956 in Grafton,...
Joe Michael Mcowan
Jul 28, 2018
Dateline: Grafton, IL Joe Michael McOwan, 78, AKA Mike the Legend departed this world to a far, far better place on July 28, 2018 at OSF St. Anthony's Hospital in Alton surrounded by his loved ones and friends. Mike was born on May 14, 1940 in Alton, the son of the late William Ray and Frances Arabel (Mills) McOwan. He...
Otta Floyd Berg Jr.
Jul 25, 2018
Dateline: Godfrey Otto Floyd Berg Jr., 80, received eternal rest on Wednesday, July 25, 2018 at 8:40 a.m. at Evelyn's House, BJC Hospice, in Creve Coeur, MO, with his wife and son by his side. Otto was born February 23, 1938 in Alton, IL, the son of the late Otto Floyd Berg Sr. and Iva Florence (Collins) Berg, both deceased....
Michael R. Daniels
Jul 21, 2018
Dateline: Alton, IL Michael R. Daniels, 67, died Saturday, July 21, 2018 at his residence. He was born July 11, 1951 in Alton the son of the late Raymond F. and Jeanette (Clendenny) Daniels. He was a fireman with the Alton Fire Department for many years and a US Navy veteran. Surviving are one sister, Janet Funk and her husband...
Elisabeth K. Bunn
Jul 21, 2018
Dateline: Godfrey Elisabeth K. Bunn, 68, passed away Saturday, July 21, 2018, at Alton Memorial Hospital. She had been a longtime resident of Beverly Farm in Godfrey, IL. Beth is survived by her sister, Judy Bunn Yost, brother in law Robert Yost, of Atlanta, Georgia, several cousins, her many friends at Beverly Farm and her friend Janice Fry. She was...
Judy Karen Cogan
Jul 18, 2018
Dateline: Alton, IL Judy Karen Cogan, 72, died at 8:05 p.m. on Wednesday, July 18, 2018 at Rosewood Care Center. She was born December 27, 1945 in Alton the daughter of Frank J. and Anna (Hellrung) Cogan Sr. Before retiring from Payless Shoe Source, Judy had spent many years in retail and provided home health care to her mother. Judy...
Mark Alan Ambrose
Jul 18, 2018
Dateline: Easton, IL Mark Alan Ambrose, 62, died Wednesday, July 18, 2018 at Heritage Manor Hospice in Springfield, IL. He was born March 10, 1956 in Alton the son of the late William and Beulah (Stamm). On January 3, 2001 in Carlinville, IL he married Elizabeth (Ramey) and she survives. Also surviving are three daughters; Terra Miller of Lincoln, IL,...
Virginia "Ginny" Porter
Jul 17, 2018
Dateline: Godfrey Virginia "Ginny" Porter, 90, died at 2:55 a.m. Tuesday, July 17, 2018 at the Methodist Village in Godfrey. Born May 23, 1928 in Godfrey, she was the daughter of Joseph J. and Gladys (Bockstruck) Ebbert Sr. She worked as a secretary at Peavey Company until she married and was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Alton....
Charles H. Romain Jr.
Jul 14, 2018
Dateline: Alton Charles H. Romain Jr., 82, died at 1:40 p.m. Saturday, July 14, 2018 at his home in Alton. Born December 26, 1935 in Alton, he was the son of Charles and Maud (Porter) Romain Sr. Mr. Romain proudly served his country in the U.S. Army. He was a member of the First Lutheran Church in Tahlequah, OK, the...
Norma Jean Wahle
Jul 12, 2018
Dateline: Alton Norma Jean Wahle, 82, died at 11:05 p.m. Thursday, July 12, 2018 at Integrity of Alton. Born January 14, 1936 in Kansas City, KS, she was the daughter of Vernon and Rachel (Leatherman) McDaniel. She retired from the human resources department of Boling Concrete in St. Louis, MO and was a member of Christway Church in Godfrey. On...
Ramona "Mona" Sue Lawson
Jul 10, 2018
Dateline: Alton Ramona "Mona" Sue (Torres) Lawson, 62, passed away July 10, 2018 at her home in Alton with her loving husband by her side. Born December 21, 1955 in Alton, she was the daughter of Jessie F. and Doris Mae (Bennett) Torres. She married Danny Lawson on August 18, 1972. Along with her husband, she is survived by two...
Shirley A. Delehanty
Jul 9, 2018
Dateline: Alton Shirley A. Delehanty, 84, died at 9:10 p.m. Monday, July 9, 2018 at Robings Manor in Brighton. Born March 13, 1934 in Lively Grove, IL, she was the daughter of Joseph R. and Loretta (Herrin) Taul. She was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church in Alton and retired from the accounting department at the Alton Telegraph at...
Gary Lyle Hawkins
Jul 8, 2018
Dateline: West Alton, MO Gary Lyle Hawkins, 66, died at 8:02 p.m. Sunday, July 8, 2018 at Rancho Manor Healthcare & Rehab Center in Florissant, MO. Born September 2, 1951 in St. Charles, MO, he was the son of George and Myrtle (Roark) Hawkins Sr. Gary retired in 2004 after over 30 years of service as a painter for Local...
Alex Christian Jr.
Jul 7, 2018
Dateline: Alton Alex Christian Jr., 82, died at 8:20 p.m. Saturday July 7, 2018 at Rosewood Care Center in Alton, IL, due to complications from Parkinson's disease. Born September 26, 1935 in East St. Louis, IL, he was the son of Alex Christian Sr. and Mary (Richards). Alex served in the Army after graduating from Alton High School in 1954....
Evelyn Kruse Cannon
Jul 5, 2018
A long-time resident of the Alton/Godfrey area, Evelyn Cannon, 97, passed away on July 5, 2018 in Rossville, Georgia, near Chattanooga, Tennessee, where she had been living since 2010. Evelyn Kruse was born on September 10, 1920 to William C. and Minnie (Niebrugge) Kruse in Brighton, Illinois. She spent most of her childhood near Fosterburg, attending Heines School and graduating...
Becky Faust-Roberts
Jul 3, 2018
Dateline: East Alton Becky Faust-Roberts, 66, died at 8:41 p.m. Tuesday, July 3, 2018 at Alton Memorial Hospital. Born March 25, 1952 in Louisville, KY, she was the daughter of Alan and Thelma (Fultz) Faust. Becky was very involved with the Alton Little Theater in both directing and acting. She was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church in Alton....
Katie Forsythe
Jul 2, 2018
Dateline: Alton Katie Forsythe, 93, died at 7:35 a.m. Monday, July 2, 2018 at Bethalto Care Center in Bethalto. Born April 4, 1925 in Cadiz, Kentucky, she was the daughter of James R. and Edna (Aldridge) Bruce. Katie was a homemaker and a member of the Sanford Avenue Baptist Church in Alton. On December 12, 1945 she married Marvin Forsythe...
