Jerome "Jerry" Gerald Mcgee
Dec 20, 2017
Dateline: Godfrey Jerome "Jerry" Gerald McGee, our beloved husband and dad, went to meet his heavenly Father at 4:12 a.m. on Wednesday, December 20, 2017 at his home in Godfrey with his family by his side, after a long and valiant battle with cancer. He was born on February 7, 1937 in Batchtown, IL, to Fred and Helen (Hillen) McGee....
Alice A. Spehr
Dec 19, 2017
Dateline: Godfrey Alice A. Spehr, 91, died at 3:07 p.m. Tuesday, December 19, 2017 at Eunice Smith Nursing Home in Alton. Born January 17, 1926 in St. Louis, MO she was the daughter of Ernest and Alice (Schuller) Sagner. She retired from Monsanto in St. Louis. She married Harry L. Spehr on June 29, 1946. He preceded her in death...
Kenneth Andrew Link
Dec 17, 2017
Dateline: Godfrey Kenneth A. Link, 71, died at 11:42 a.m. Sunday, December 17, 2017 at his home in Godfrey. Born August 18, 1946 in Belleville, he was the son of George and Grace (Winning) Link. Ken married his high school sweetheart, Glenda Mary on September 24, 1964. Along with his wife of 53 years, he is survived by three children,...
Betty Rae Williams
Dec 15, 2017
Alton Betty Rae Williams, age 95 died at 8:48 AM on Friday, December 15, 2017 at her residence surrounded by her family. She was born in Alton on July 20, 1922 the daughter of the late Edward and Marguerite (Krill) Slenker. On October 10, 1947 in Alton she married Norman "Kenny" Williams and he preceded her in death on February...
Mary Lee Martin
Dec 15, 2017
Alton Mary Lee Martin, age 92 of Alton died at 12:45 PM on Friday, December 15, 2017 at Des Peres Hospital in St. Louis. She was born on November 12, 1925 in Elsinore, Mo the daughter of the late Tony and Lela (Berry) Wells. Mary began her career as a substitute teacher in the Granite City school system and retired...
Ruth Ann Gray
Dec 14, 2017
Dateline: Godfrey Ruth Ann Gray, 89, died at 4:30 a.m. Thursday, December 14, 2017 at Jerseyville Manor. Born May 3, 1928 in Jersey County, IL, she was the daughter of John and Eva (Downs) Campion. Mrs. Gray retired as an inspector for Owens Illinois in Alton after 30 years of service and was a member of the VFW Post 1308...
Dorothy Loy Lyon Pogue
Dec 13, 2017
Dateline: Godfrey Dorothy Loy Lyon Pogue, age 92, of Alton, Illinois, died peacefully at home on December 13, 2017. She was born on December 1, 1925, in Carey, Ohio, of John and Helen (Whitlock) Loy. She was graduated from Findlay High School in Ohio, then Depauw University in Greencastle, Indiana, in 1947. After college, she studied psychology at Indiana University....
Charles A. Salmons
Dec 12, 2017
Dateline: Alton Charles A. Salmons, 89, died at 2:28 a.m. Tuesday, December 12, 2017 at Rosewood Care Center in Alton. Born May 25, 1928 in Washington Park, IL, he was the son of Clarence and Mabel (Merideth) Salmons. Mr. Salmons served in the U. S. Air Force and retired from the U.S. Navy Reserves. He then worked for Owens-Illinois Glass...
Deborah Gail Walter
Dec 12, 2017
Dateline: Moro Deborah Gail Walter, 61, died at 1:40 p.m. Tuesday, December 12, 2017 at her home in Moro. Born March 7, 1956 in Alton, she was the daughter of the late Gaye (Elliott) Huber and Donald Huber (Mary Ann) of Bethalto. Deborah retired from Shell Credit Union as a comptroller after 25 years of service and was a member...
Richard Eugene Cochran
Dec 10, 2017
Dateline: Alton Richard Eugene Cochran, 71, died at 11:07 p.m. Sunday, December 10, 2017 at Alton Memorial Hospital. Born June 3, 1946 in Alton, he was the son of Lloyd B. and Velma (Buhs) Cochran. Mr. Cochran served in the U.S. Navy. Surviving are two sisters, Norma (Larry) Hauck of Godfrey and Marge Chapman of Calais, Maine, and a brother,...
Thomas Edward Tanner
Dec 10, 2017
Dateline: Alton Thomas Edward Tanner, 64, died at 1:27 p.m. Sunday, December 10, 2017 at his home in Alton. Born January 17, 1953 in Alton, he was the son of Theodore and Dorothy (White) Tanner. Mr. Tanner served in the U.S. Army and worked as a remodeler for County View Trailer Homes. He was an avid card player and enjoyed...
Marjorie Ellen Ryan-Poynor
Dec 9, 2017
Dateline: Alton, IL Marjorie Ellen Ryan-Poynor, 50, died at 2:15 p.m. on Saturday, December 9, 2017 at Saint Louis University Hospital. She was born September 28, 1967 in Carlinville, IL the daughter of James B. and Guida (Gilbert) Ryan. She was a waitress for many years and a member of SS Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Alton. Surviving are...
Cletis W. Kreider
Dec 9, 2017
Dateline: Godfrey, IL Cletis W. Kreider, 92, died at 11:12 p.m. on Saturday, December 9, 2017 at Jerseyville Nursing and Rehab. He was born January 2, 1925 in Alton the son of the late William and Leeva (Hochuli) Kreider. He retired from Olin Corporation as a manager of equipment and design. He was a member of the former College Avenue...
Nicholas Joseph Adams
Dec 8, 2017
Dateline: East Alton, IL Nicholas Joseph Adams, 27, died at 5:18 a.m. on Friday, December 8, 2017 at Alton Memorial Hospital surrounded by family and friends. He was born January 3, 1990 in Hillsboro, IL the son of Anita (Purcell) Adams of East Alton and Larry Adams of Hillsboro, IL. He enjoyed music and listening to the police scanner and...
Dennis Reilly
Dec 7, 2017
Dateline: Alton It is with great sadness that the family of Dennis "Dan" Raymond Reilly announce his passing on December 7, 2017 at age 81. Dan is lovingly remembered by his wife of fifty-seven years, Carolyn "Sue" (Lovell) Reilly. He was a loving father to two daughters, Kelly Reilly Doty and Kristy Reilly Farley, sons-in-law Keith Doty and Edward Farley,...
Scott Gustave Walter
Dec 6, 2017
Dateline: Alton, IL Scott Gustave Walter, 54, died at 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, December 6, 2017 at his residence. He was born February 28, 1963 in Alton the son of the late Victor H. and Anna Jean (Stansbury) Walter. He loved his dog Bella and enjoyed playing guitar, fishing and photography. Surviving are one sister, Gail Beiser and her husband...
Mary Lou Mohr
Dec 5, 2017
Dateline: Godfrey Mary Lou Mohr, 85, passed away on December 5, 2017 at 10:25 a.m. with her family by her side. She was born October 13, 1932 in St. Louis, MO to the late Rudolph Sr. and Mary J. (Furtah) Ferk. She married Charles A. Mohr Sr. May 28, 1955 at S.S. Peter and Paul Catholic Church. He preceded her...
Tobin Richard Harris
Dec 3, 2017
Dateline: Alton Tobin Richard Harris, 25, died Sunday, December 3, 2017 at OSF St. Anthony's Health Center. Born August 1, 1992, he was the son of Valorie (Robbins) Harris (Susan Kidder) of Alton and Mark Harris (Corinne) of Alton. Tobin was proud of his work with the City of Alton Parks and Recreation Department maintaining the parks. Along with his...
Janet Laverne Jones
Dec 2, 2017
Dateline: Alton Janet Laverne Jones, 71, died at 8:50 a.m. Saturday, December 2, 2017 at Christian Hospital in St. Louis, MO. Born September 13, 1946 in St. Louis, MO, she was the daughter of Robert and Laverne (McGhee) Burns. Mrs. Jones was a bank officer for Mercantile Bank for over 20 years and worked as a cook for Artco Barge...
Charles "Chuck" Elliott
Nov 29, 2017
Dateline: Alton Charles R. "Chuck" Elliott, age 87, passed away peacefully at 2:50 p.m. Wednesday, November 29, 2017, with the blessing of his family and the loving care of the staff at Eunice Smith Nursing Home and BJC Hospice Care. Chuck was born in Scandia, Republic County, Kansas on April 27, 1930, to Mervin A. and Bessie M. (Lewis) Elliott....
