Robert D. Nickell
Feb 28, 2018
Dateline; Godfrey, IL Robert D. Nickell, 84, died at 9:06 a.m. on Wednesday, February 28, 2018 at his residence. He was born August 13, 1933 in Alton the son of the late Samuel M. and Edna (Hill) Nickell Sr. He was a U.S. Army Veteran, a member of the Alton Wood River Sportsman's Club and Franklin Masonic Lodge #25. He...
Robert William Rice
Feb 28, 2018
Dateline: Benton, IL Robert William Rice, 87, passed away at 1:38 p.m. Wednesday, February 28, 2018 at Helia Healthcare in Benton, IL. Bob was born June 10, 1930 in Wood River, IL to Mary (Boomer) and Henry "Harry" Rice. After moving to Benton, IL eight years ago, Bob started attending Immanuel Baptist Church. Three years ago, he accepted Jesus Christ...
Matt L. Cramer
Feb 27, 2018
Dateline: Dow Matt L. Cramer, 51, died at 5:13 p.m. Tuesday, February 27, 2018 at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, MO. Born December 8, 1966 in Pekin, IL, he was the son of Lucas and Mary (VanBuskirk) Cramer. Matt graduated from Jersey Community High School in 1985. He was an independent "Bread Guy" for the past 30 years and attended...
Carla Lee Burnett
Feb 26, 2018
Dateline: Cottage Hills, IL Carla Lee Burnett, 56, died at 12:06 a.m. on Monday, February 26, 2018 at her residence. She was born February 20, 1962 in Alton the daughter of Larry Lee Unverzagt of Godfrey and Judy (Blumstein) Little(James) of East Alton. She loved music, working on her computer and her grandchildren were her life. Surviving are her parents,...
Joseph C. Pyatt
Feb 24, 2018
Dateline: Alton, IL Joseph C. Pyatt, 94, died at 7:30 a.m. on Saturday, February 24, 2018 at his residence. He was born October 13, 1923 in St. Louis, the son of the late Earl and Olivia (Barbara) Pyatt. During WWII he served as an airplane mechanic in the Pacific theater as a staff sergeant with the U.S. Marine Corp. He...
Dolores "Dodie" Jean Roberts
Feb 23, 2018
Dateline: Alton, IL Dolores "Dodie" Jean Roberts, 87, died at 12:20 a.m. on Friday, February 23, 2018 at Eunice C. Smith Nursing Home. She was born April 12, 1930 in St. Louis, the daughter of Lester and Nellie (Corwin) Kropp. She was a personal banker at Wedge Bank in Alton for many years. Dodie was a past president of the...
Michael Wayne Madison
Feb 23, 2018
Dateline: Cottage Hill, IL Michael Wayne Madison, 57, died at 8:05 a.m. on Friday, February 23, 2018 in Alton. He was born March 29, 1960 in Alton the son of the late Robert E. and Nina (Harris) Madison Sr. Surviving are one brother, Robert E. Madison Jr. of Alton one sister, Rose Mary Carter (Bob) of Alton, his girlfriend, Shana...
Francisco "Poncho" Antonio Pulido Sr.
Feb 22, 2018
Dateline: Alton, IL Francisco "Poncho" Antonio Pulido Sr., 89, died at 11:15 p.m. on Thursday, February 22, 2018 at Rosewood Care Center in Alton. He was born July 24, 1928 in Granite City, IL the son of the late Jesus and Mary (Rodriguez) Pulido. He retired from Laclede Steel after 40 years where he worked as a crane hooker. He...
Arthur R. Ambrosi
Feb 21, 2018
Dateline: Alton, IL Arthur R. Ambrosi, 71, beloved husband of Beverly Tokarz Ambrosi of Alton, IL formerly of West Haven, CT passed away February 21, 2018 in Alton. He was the son of the late Arthur and Theresa Arpino Ambrosi. Loving brother of Kathleen Ambrosi and Laurie Perno of West Haven and the late Patricia Ambrosi. Prior to his retirement...
Kathryn E. Goldman
Feb 20, 2018
Dateline: Godfrey, IL Kathryn E. Goldman, 90, died at 4:20 a.m. on Tuesday, February 20, 2018 at Integrity of Godfrey. She was born March 18, 1927 in Alton the daughter of the late James T. and Kathryn A. (Leady) Goldman. She was a part time clerk at Goldman's Market on Elm Street for many years and a member of St....
Robert Lee Morgan
Feb 18, 2018
Dateline: Alton, IL Robert Lee Morgan, 56, died at 10:01 a.m. on Sunday, February 18, 2018 at Alton Memorial Hospital. He was born January 14, 1962 in Alton the son of William and Fawn (Atkins) Morgan. He was a security officer for the Army Depot in Granite City. Surviving besides his mother are two daughters, Erika Morgan and Sommer Sierra...
Anne Kathleen Rice
Feb 18, 2018
Dateline: Benton, IL Anne Kathleen (Lageman) Rice, 82, passed away at 11:30 a.m. on Sunday, February 18, 2018 at Helia Healthcare in Benton, IL. She was born June 24, 1935 in Alton the daughter of Irvin and Nellie (Saunders) Lageman. She married Robert W. Rice on January 1, 1953 and he survives. After knowing each other only one week, they...
James "Jim" Hayden
Feb 16, 2018
Dateline: Godfrey James "Jim" Hayden, 75, died at 8:41 p.m. Friday, February 16, 2018 at Eunice Smith Nursing Home. Born September 23, 1942 in Jerseyville, he was the son of James and Ardell (Gerard) Hayden. Mr. Hayden worked for Owens Illinois Glass for 15 years and retired from Labor Local #218 of Alton. He was a longtime member of Heartland...
Matthew M. Meyer
Feb 14, 2018
Dateline: Alhambra, IL Matthew M. Meyer, 78, died at 7:35 p.m. Wednesday, February 14, 2018 at Alhambra Care Center. Born March 21, 1939 in Alton, he was the son of the late Matthew M. Meyer Sr. and Mildred (Jones) Meyer. Mr. Meyer served in the U.S. Army from 1957-1961 and was a member of Calvary Baptist Church in Alton. He...
Shirley Jane Forsythe
Feb 14, 2018
Dateline: Godfrey Shirley Jane Forsythe, 80, died at 6:05 p.m. Wednesday, February 14, 2018 at her home surrounded by her loving family. Born February 17, 1937 in Eddyville, KY, she was the daughter of Walter "Dot" and Allie (Hurley) Hudson. On April 21, 1960 she married Bill Forsythe in Shawnee town, IL. He survives. Also surviving is a daughter, Sherri...
Michael Dennis Mckinney Sr.
Feb 13, 2018
Dateline: Wood River Michael "Dennis" McKinney Sr., 59, died at 9:38 p.m. Tuesday, February 13, 2018 at Alton Memorial Hospital. Born April 9, 1958 in Alton, he was the son of Betty (Larson) McKinney of Godfrey and the late Donald McKinney. Dennis attended the Illinois School for Deaf as well as the National Technical Institute for Deaf in Rochester, NY...
Dr. Richard Lee Butler
Feb 13, 2018
Dateline: Godfrey Dr. Richard Lee Butler, 72, died Tuesday, February 13, 2018 at St. Luke's Hospital in Chesterfield, MO. Born September 15, 1945 in Cincinnati, Ohio, he was the son of James Gilbert and Olga (Radojits) Butler. He served in the U.S. Air Force. Dr. Butler had a cardiologist practice in Alton during the 1980's and then worked at St....
Courtney Lynn Williams
Feb 12, 2018
Dateline: Alton Courtney Lynn Williams, 37, went to be with the Lord at 9:20 p.m. Monday, February 12, 2018 after a seven-month battle with colon cancer. Born January 14, 1981 in St. Louis, MO, she was the daughter of Barry Lynn and Theresa Jane (Hedge) Williams of Alton. Courtney was a certified medical assistant for Brentwood Pediatrics. She enjoyed volunteering...
James Lee Atkinson
Feb 9, 2018
Dateline: East Alton, IL James Lee Atkinson, 89, died at 9:50 p.m. on Friday, February 9, 2018 at Rosewood in Alton. He was born April 12, 1928 in Harrisburg, IL the son of Leonard and Ina (Burrows) Atkinson. He was a private first class in the US Army and retired from Con Agra in Alton. He was a member of...
Herbert Edward Mansholt
Feb 8, 2018
Dateline: Godfrey Herbert Edward Mansholt, 89, died at 1:55 p.m. Thursday, February 8, 2018 at Eunice Smith Nursing Home in Alton. Born October 27, 1928 in Alton, he was the son of John and Leda (Huffstutler) Mansholt. Mr. Mansholt served in the U.S. Navy and was a member of the Franklin Masonic Lodge #25. He retired from McDonnell Douglas in...
