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Recent Obituaries in Alton, IL

Browse recent obituaries and death notices for the Alton, IL area. Each tribute honors a life lived and reflects the diverse traditions, cultures, and stories that shape our community.

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Scott W. Hager Ii

Scott W. Hager Ii

Mar 30, 2018

Dateline: Granite City Scott Walter Hager II, 30, died at 5:33 p.m. Friday, March 30, 2018 at his home in Granite City. Born March 10, 1988 in St. Louis, MO, he was the son of Julie (Venorsky) Huggins and her husband Michael of Las Vegas, Nevada and the late Scott Walter Hager. Scott worked as a commercial cleaner for Accord...

Eileen Scheffel

Eileen Scheffel

Mar 30, 2018

Dateline: Godfrey Eileen Scheffel, 93, died at 3:55 p.m. Friday, March 30, 2018 at The Fountains in Godfrey. Born October 11, 1924 in Godfrey, she was the daughter of James Clyde and Helen (Tendick) Nelder. Mrs. Scheffel served in the U.S. Navy during WWII from 1944-1946 and was a member of the Community Christian Church. On June 1, 1948 she...

Donald V. Miller

Donald V. Miller

Mar 29, 2018

Dateline: Godfrey, IL Donald V. Miller, 80, died at 2:50 p.m. on Thursday, March 29, 2018 at Evelyn's House in Creve Coeur, MO He was born in Chicago on July 29, 1937 the son of the late Vincent F. Miller and Marie (Wills) Miller Pilch. Don had a master's degree in business from Harvard University and was a U.S. Navy...

Lloyd G. Dooley

Lloyd G. Dooley

Mar 27, 2018

Alton Lloyd G. Dooley, age 98 died at 4:29 AM on Tuesday, March 27, 2018 at Jerseyville Manor in Jerseyville, IL. He was born in Galatia, IL on February 26, 1920 the son of the late Hershel and Flossie (Carnes) Dooley. He was a WWII veteran and had retired in 1982 from Ford Motor Company in St. Louis. On September...

Doris "Granny" Kennedy

Doris "Granny" Kennedy

Mar 26, 2018

Dateline: Wood River, IL Doris "Granny" Kennedy, 89, died at 5:57 p.m. on Monday, March 26, 2018 at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis. She was born June 29, 1928 in Eldorado, IL the daughter of the late Oscar and Bonnie (Murphy) Feuquay. She was a member of the East Alton Methodist Church and had been a foster grandparent with...

Ivy (Fox) Hawk

Ivy (Fox) Hawk

Mar 24, 2018

Dateline: White Hall, IL Ivy (Fox) Hawk passed away peacefully at her home, with her family at her side, on March 24, 2018, in White Hall Illinois at the age of 87. Ivy is survived by her husband of 69 years Donald Lee Hawk of White Hall IL, five children: Jud (Brenda) Hawk of White Hall, Jill (David) Clupper of...

Marjorie Ann Barban

Marjorie Ann Barban

Mar 24, 2018

Dateline: Alton Marjorie Ann Barban, 81, died at 9:22 p.m. Saturday, March 24, 2018 at Alton Memorial Hospital.  Born April 6, 1936 in Harrisburg, IL, she was the daughter of William and Delores (Debes) Zimmer.  On June 21, 1958 she married Jack L. Barban in Harrisburg, IL.  He preceded her in death on February 8, 1994.  Marjorie earned a Bachelor's...

Sharon R. Sandidge

Sharon R. Sandidge

Mar 23, 2018

Dateline: Alton, IL Sharon R. Sandidge, age 79 of Alton died at 3:48 PM on Friday, March 23, 2018 at Alton Memorial Hospital. She was born in Shawneetown, IL on November 18, 1938 the daughter of the late Dennis and Golda (Fuller) Whipple. She began her high school years in Jerseyville and graduated from Alton High School in 1956. Sharon...

Janet Marie Sullivan

Janet Marie Sullivan

Mar 21, 2018

Dateline: Alton Janet (Breyer) Sullivan, 72, died at 12:35 a.m. Wednesday, March 21, 2018 at Integrity of Alton. Born March 8, 1946 in Troy, IL, she was the daughter of Edward L. and Margaret (Rossetto) Breyer. Janet graduated from Wood River High School and worked as a packer for Owens Illinois Glass. She loved to play bingo in her spare...

Sharon Ann Tanner

Sharon Ann Tanner

Mar 20, 2018

Dateline: Highland Sharon Ann Tanner, 64, died at 12:05 p.m. Tuesday, March 20, 2018 at her home, in Highland Illinois. Born November 30, 1953 in Alton, she was the daughter of Beatrice Ellen (Lovell) Monroe of Godfrey and the late Gerald Monroe. Sharon proceeded in death by her ex-husband Thomas E. Tanner on December 10th, 2017. Sharon is survived by...

Anthony "Tony" Wingerter

Anthony "Tony" Wingerter

Mar 20, 2018

Dateline:  Alton Anthony E. "Tony" Wingerter, 71, passed Tuesday, March 20, 2018 in Godfrey.  Born in Pana, IL on January 9, 1947 the son of the late Lester and Beulah (Miller) Wingerter.  Served in the U.S. Air Force as an E-4, earning three outstanding unit awards and nominated for the airman medal.  An avid lover of golf he played on...

Mattie Sue Mosley

Mattie Sue Mosley

Mar 17, 2018

M. Sue Mosley, 96 years, of Hillerman, Illinois passed from this life Saturday, March 17, 2018 at Southgate Nursing and Rehab in Metropolis, Illinois. She was born June 19, 1921 in Stratford, Texas to Glaydis (Blackford) and Floyd Marshall, Senior. She was a member of Calvary Baptist Church. Survivors include one son, Marshall Glenn (Brenda) Jenkins of Hillerman; grandchildren: Jeffrey...

Maurice Eugene Wenzel

Maurice Eugene Wenzel

Mar 15, 2018

Dateline: Godfrey Maurice Eugene Wenzel, 94, died at 1:02 a.m. Thursday, March 15, 2018 at his home in Godfrey. Born September 15, 1923 in Alton, he was the son of Harry and Edith (Huber) Wenzel. He graduated from Marquette Catholic High School and was a lifelong member of SS Peter & Paul Catholic Church. He retired from Owens Illinois Glass...

Donald Kolb Jacoby

Donald Kolb Jacoby

Mar 15, 2018

Dateline: Alton Donald K. Jacoby, 94, died at 7:34 p.m. Thursday, March 15, 2018 at his home in Alton. Born June 30, 1923 in Alton, he was the son of John E. and Helen Mildred (Kolb) Jacoby. Mr. Jacoby served with the U.S. Army during WWII in four different campaigns. After over 40 years he retired from Sears as a...

Rachel Rina Norris

Rachel Rina Norris

Mar 15, 2018

Dateline: Brighton Rachel Rina Norris, 76, died at 5:50 p.m. Thursday, March 15, 2018 at Christian Northeast Hospital in St. Louis, MO. Born April 22, 1941 in New Brunswick, Canada, she was the daughter of Emile and Evelyn (Caron) Nadeau. On March 9, 1963 she married William "Bill" Norris in Lac Baker, New Brunswick, Canada. He preceded her in death...

Faye A. Farmer

Faye A. Farmer

Mar 8, 2018

Dateline: Godfrey Faye A. Farmer, 95, died at 11:58 p.m. Thursday, March 8, 2018 at Rosewood Care Center. Born July 15, 1922 in Aurora, IL, she was the daughter of Clarence and Fern (Collier) Good. Mrs. Farmer was a self-employed beautician, a waitress at the Stratford Hotel, and worked in housekeeping at the Ramada Inn. Surviving are two daughters, Dixie...

Pauline Halley

Pauline Halley

Mar 8, 2018

Dateline: Alton Pauline J. Halley, 90, died at 8:58 p.m. Thursday, March 8, 2018 at her home in Alton. Born December 11, 1927 in Jewett, MO, she was the daughter of Clifford and Louvinia (Pinkley) Jackson. She married James Halley in April 1978. He preceded him in death in April of 1995. Surviving are two daughters, Carol Work of Augusta,...

Virgil Lee Monroe

Virgil Lee Monroe

Mar 4, 2018

Dateline: Alton Virgil Lee "Mad Dog" Monroe, 80, passed away at 11:50 a.m. Sunday, March 4, 2018 at his home surrounded by those who loved him most. He was born April 23, 1937 in Alton. He retired as a union pipefitter from Illinois American Water Company. He married the love of his life, Margaret L. Testa on July 5, 1958....

Virgil Lee Bowman

Virgil Lee Bowman

Mar 1, 2018

Dateline: Brighton Virgil Lee Bowman, 68, died at 5:10 p.m. Thursday, March 1, 2018 at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, MO. Born November 27, 1949 in Alton, he was the son of the late John W. and Catherine (Sicuso) Bowman. Virgil grew up in Alton. He attended St. Patrick's grade school and graduated from Alton High School in 1968. Virgil...

Denny Allen Cambron

Denny Allen Cambron

Mar 1, 2018

Dateline: Brighton, IL Denny Allen Cambron, 65, died at 4:56 p.m. on Thursday, March 1, 2018 at his home. He was born November 2, 1953 in Alton the son of the late Francis and Dorothy (Lohr) Cambron. He retired after 30 years as a machinist with Norfolk Southern Railroad and was a member of the Jerseyville Moose Lodge. Surviving are...

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