Helen G. Gutierrez
Jan 12, 2018
Dateline: Bethalto Helen G. Gutierrez, 87, died at 1:25 p.m. Friday, January 12, 2018 at Bethalto Care Center. Born August 18, 1930 in Partridge, Kansas, she was the daughter of John Lee and Ruth Gonzalez. Mrs. Gutierrez was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church in Alton and retired as a seamstress from Carol Frew Bridal Shop. In April 1947...
David L. Jenkins
Jan 12, 2018
Dateline: Godfrey David L. Jenkins, 84, died at 11:25 a.m. Friday, January 12, 2018 at Hillsboro Rehabilitation & Health Center in Hillsboro, IL. Born May 4, 1933 in Alton, he was the son of Coy and Mary (Houck) Jenkins. He served in the U.S. Navy and was a self-employed business owner. He was a past president of the Alton Wood...
Robert E. Bergesch
Jan 9, 2018
Dateline: Alton Robert E. "Bob" Bergesch, 80, died at 1:35 p.m. Tuesday, January 9, 2018 at his home in Alton. Born March 25, 1937 in Alton, he was the son of Earl Bergesch and Wanita (Hubbard) Bergesch Daniels. He retired from Bergesch Heating and Cooling. On August 4, 1956 he married the former Darlene Brown in Alton. She preceded him...
John M. Barker
Jan 9, 2018
Dateline: Edwardsville John M. Barker, 86, died at 8:50 a.m. Tuesday, January 9, 2018 at his home. Born September 19, 1931 in Godfrey, he was the son of George Barker Sr. and Susie Lucille (Jones) Barker. Mr. Barker served with the Marine Corps in Korea and was a member of St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Alton. He worked for the...
Ada Marie Allred
Jan 6, 2018
Dateline: Wood River Ada Marie Allred, 89, passed away peacefully with family by her side at 1:20 a.m. Saturday, January 6, 2018 at Alton Memorial Hospital. Born February 9, 1928 in Blytheville, Arkansas, she was the daughter of Lee and Linnie (Coonich) Cavashere. She married William George Allred on August 23, 1946 in Piggott, Arkansas. He preceded her in death...
Robert Glenn Mcglasson
Jan 6, 2018
Dateline: Alton Robert Glenn McGlasson, 83, died at 10:26 a.m. Saturday, January 6, 2018 at his home in Alton. Born November 7, 1934 in Alton, he was the son of Everett Sylvester and Nona Helen (Naylor) McGlasson. Mr. McGlasson was a member of SS Peter & Paul Catholic Church in Alton and retired from management at Laclede Steel. He volunteered...
Gene Kenneth Miller
Jan 6, 2018
Dateline: Godfrey Gene Kenneth Miller, 86, passed from this world on Saturday January 6, 2018. He died peacefully, at home, in his sleep, exactly as he would have wished. Born at home on February 21, 1931 his parents were Charles and Agnes Miller. They preceded him in death. His wife, Johanna Kathryn Miller (Norman), died in March of 2009. He...
Ronald Ray Malinski
Jan 5, 2018
Dateline: St. Louis, MO Ronald Ray Malinski, 58, died at 11:28 a.m. Friday, January 5, 2018 at Barnes Jewish Hospital. Born March 14, 1959 in St. Louis, MO, he was the son of Charles E. "Chuck" and Helen (Szczeblewski) Malinski. Ronald was a dedicated employee for Sam's Club in Chesterfield, MO for over 10 years. He was a fun loving...
Christopher Ervingayle Johnson
Jan 4, 2018
Dateline: Jerseyville Christopher Ervingayle Johnson, 32, died at 9:35 p.m. Thursday, January 4, 2018. Born August 26, 1985 in Alton, he was the son of William and Sharon (Pace) Johnson of Edwardsville. Along with his parents, he is survived by his girlfriend, Nicole Fryman of Jerseyville, one daughter, Kaylynn Brandy Marie Johnson of Jerseyville, and two sons, Brody Christopher Johnson...
Charlotte Elizabeth Fessler
Jan 3, 2018
Dateline: Elsah Charlotte Elizabeth Fessler, 80, died at 12:52 a.m. Wednesday, January 3, 2018 at Jerseyville Nursing and Rehab. Born July 21, 1937 in Alton, she was the daughter of Frank and Lily (Brown) Williams. Mrs. Fessler retired as a bottle inspector for Owens Illinois Glass. She married Donald Cornelius Fessler in Jerseyville. He preceded her in death on September...
Marion Stephan Velloff
Jan 2, 2018
Marion Stephan Velloff, 82, died on January 2, 2018 in Alton, Illinois. Born September 13, 1935 in Alton, he was the son of Marion and Agnes (Budde) Velloff. He married the love of his life, Anita Horn on June 7, 1958 at Sts Peter & Paul Catholic Church. They shared 58 years of marriage. He is survived by three children,...
Mary C. Ruppert
Jan 2, 2018
Dateline: Alton Mary C. Ruppert, 67, died January 2, 2018. Born January 14, 1950 in Alton, she was the daughter of Paul and Frances (Wright) Ruppert. Mary was a member of St. Ambrose Catholic Church in Godfrey. She had worked in the trust department at First National Bank for 20 years before taking a position as receptionist for Arrow Signs....
Joseph Leon Perkins
Jan 2, 2018
Dateline: Alton, IL Joseph Leon Perkins, 69, passed away at 7:28 p.m. on Tuesday, January 2, 2018 at Alton Memorial Hospital. He was born March 14, 1948 in Alton the son of the late Harry Perkins and Loretta (Tavanier) Gonzales. He was a long time ICU Nurse at various hospitals; beginning with St. Joseph's Hospital in Alton, Wood River Township...
Barbara Jane Jennings
Jan 1, 2018
Dateline: Granite City Barbara Jane Jennings, 79, died at 11:15 p.m. Monday, January 1, 2018 at Stearns Nursing & Rehab in Granite City. Born April 2, 1938 in Alton, she was the daughter of Paul and Sina Elizabeth (McMahill) Whetzel. She married Gerald Jennings on June 4, 1982 in Alton. He survives. Mrs. Jennings was a member of Elm Street...
Jeana Hutchinson
Dec 30, 2017
Jeana Hutchinson, 79, died peacefully and surrounded in love by her family on Saturday, December 30, 2017. Lonjeana Jane Gunn was born on October 23, 1938 in Rockford, IL the daughter of the late Marvin and Frances (Wilmarth) Gunn. On November 12, 1988 she married Thomas Hutchinson and began a wonderful chapter in her life. He preceded her in death...
Jacqueline Lee "Jackie" St. Peters
Dec 28, 2017
Jacqueline Lee St. Peters Jacqueline Lee (Jackie) St. Peters, 57, beloved wife, mother and sister, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, December 28, 2017 at Barnes Jewish West County Hospital. She was born September 22, 1960, the daughter of Stanley and Marjorie Baldwin Kocur in Hammond, Indiana, and youngest of five children. She grew up in the suburban Chicago area and...
Nina Madison
Dec 27, 2017
Dateline: Alton, IL Nina Madison, 83, died at 9:56 a.m. on Wednesday, December 27, 2017 at OSF St. Anthony's Health Center in Alton. She was born December 28, 1933 in Alton the daughter of the late Byron and Rosa (Bosaw) Harris. On October 14, 1950 in Alton she married Robert E. Madison Sr. and he preceded her in death on...
Nancy N. Harrison
Dec 26, 2017
Dateline: Alton Nancy N. Harrison, 79, died unexpectedly at 3:27 a.m. Tuesday, December 26, 2017 at Alton Memorial Hospital. The family lost a loving and caring wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She was born April 25, 1938 to Charles Edward and Lillie Alva (Lane) Blaine. Nancy graduated from East Alton Wood River High School in 1957. She was employed...
Marilyn Cynthia Loveless
Dec 23, 2017
Dateline: Godfrey Marilyn Cynthia Loveless, 75, died at 8:49 p.m. Saturday, December 23, 2017 at St. Louis University Hospital. Born October 22, 1942 in Macomb, IL, she was the daughter of Vincent and Bertha (Bennett) Ashmore. Mrs. Loveless worked as a legal secretary for five years before retiring as a secretary for the Alton School District. Surviving is a daughter,...
Virgil Lee Tanner
Dec 20, 2017
Dateline: Mission, TX Virgil Lee Tanner, 97, died Wednesday, December 20, 2017 at his home in Mission, TX. Born May 16, 1920 in Brickinridge County, Kentucky he was the son of Jess and Mabel (Erbin) Tanner. Mr. Tanner was a WWII Infantry Veteran. On October 2, 1963 he married the former Lucille Evelyn Engle. He worked for Owens Illinois Glass...
