Donald Keith Rochleau
May 3, 2017
Dateline: Leslie, MO Donald Keith Rochleau, 61, died Wednesday, May 3, 2017 at St. Luke's Hospital in Chesterfield, Missouri after a brief illness. Born July 19, 1955 in Fairmont, Minnesota, he was the 6th child and third son of Marvin and Doris (Miller) Rochleau of Alton. He was united in marriage with Deborah Gill. Together they had three children, Donald...
Stephanie Ann Rickert
May 1, 2017
Dateline: Bethalto, IL Stephanie Ann Rickert, 46, went to heaven May 1, 2017. She was born June 30, 1970 in Keokuk, Iowa the daughter of Steve and Dona (Nickel) Rickert. She is survived by her parents, one brother, Anthony Rickert of Alton and one sister, Angela Martin (Matthew) of Alton, and two nephews, Evan and Elliott Martin of Alton. Special...
William J. "Bill" Aery
Apr 30, 2017
Dateline: Godfrey, Il William J. Aery, 86, died at 6:41 a.m. on Sunday, April 30, 2017 at Rosewood Care Center in Alton. He was born January 30, 1931 in Lincoln, IL the son of Theodore Forrest and Alberta (Reynolds) Aery. Mr. Aery retired as Vice President of the Northern Division of Pepsi Cola Bottling Co. He always enjoyed collecting Pepsi...
Barbara Jane Wedding
Apr 30, 2017
Dateline: Jerseyville Barbara Jane Wedding, 87, died at 11:44 p.m. Sunday, April 30, 2017 at Jerseyville Manor in Jerseyville. Born March 2, 1930 in Alton, she was the daughter of William C. and Barbara E. (Handler) Norman. Mrs. Wedding was a member of Elm Street Presbyterian Church. She collected seashells, loved spending time with her grandkids, enjoyed walking the River...
John Wayne Schultz Jr.
Apr 29, 2017
Dateline: Godfrey John Wayne Schultz, 75, died at 9:45 p.m. Friday, April 28, 2017 at Integrity Healthcare of Godfrey. Born July 29, 1941 in Alton, he was the son of John W. Schultz Sr. and Berneda (Westrich) Schultz. Mr. Schultz served in the U.S. Army and retired from Owens-Illinois as a Journeyman Machinist. He enjoyed many hobbies, fishing, boating, playing...
Eleanor "Elly" Boyer
Apr 28, 2017
Dateline: Alton Eleanor "Elly" Boyer, 94, formerly of Godfrey, died at 7:55 p.m. Friday, April 28, 2017 at Eunice Smith Nursing Home in Alton. Born September 29, 1922 in Huron, South Dakota, she was the daughter of Clyde and Daisy (Melvin) Lafferty. Mrs. Boyer was a member of First Christian Church in Alton. She was a self-employed beautician and assisted...
Thomas "Tom" John Dehner
Apr 28, 2017
Thomas John Dehner, 68, died at 5:00 p.m. Friday, April 28, 2017, at his home in Alton. Born November 19, 1948, in Bronx, New York, he was the son of Clyde T. and Marilyn Ann (Barth) Dehner. Mr. Dehner was a retired communication professional. His 40-year career spanned broadcasting, public relations and higher education. He began his career at WLDS/WEAI...
Helen M. Marler
Apr 27, 2017
Dateline: Alton Helen M. Marler, 87, passed away at 9:35 a.m. Thursday, April 27, 2017 at her home in Alton. Born April 24, 1930 in Sigourney, Iowa, she was the daughter of Cecil and Rena (Bombei) Dunkerson. Helen is joining the love of her life, Gale Marler, whom she married on December 22, 1972 and preceded her in death. Together...
Jud Ray Admire
Apr 25, 2017
Dateline: Alton Jud Ray Admire, 55, passed away peacefully at 4:45 a.m. Tuesday, April 25, 2017 at Eunice Smith Nursing Home in Alton. Jud was born June 24, 1961 in Alton; he was the son of Larry and Joann (Cosby) Admire. Jud graduated from Alton High School in 1979. He retired in 2008 as a salesman for Twin Rivers/Robert Chick...
Richard Clinton Root
Apr 25, 2017
Dateline: Godfrey Richard Clinton Root, 69, passed away at 12:05 a.m. On Tuesday, April 25, 2017 at his residence with his family by his side after a lengthy illness. He was born in Alton on June 14, 1947 the son of the late Clinton Root and Elma (Hendrickson) Maucker and her husband Bob. He married Nancy Wooff Scott on August...
Retired Major James "Doug" Hill Sr.
Apr 25, 2017
Dateline: Alton Retired Major James D. "Doug" Hill Sr., 85, died at 3:07 p.m. Tuesday, April 25, 2017 at Alton Memorial Hospital. Born August 4, 1931 in East St. Louis, IL, he was the son of Harry Commodore and Olive Ester (Thomas) Hill. Doug served with the U.S. Army in Korea and Vietnam and retired after 23 years. He was...
Darlene S. Bergesch
Apr 23, 2017
Dateline: Alton Darlene S. Bergesch, 78, died at 12:30 p.m. Sunday, April 23, 2017 at her home in Alton. Born May 23, 1938 in Alton, she was the daughter of John and Rachel (Douglas) Brown. Mrs. Bergesch was a secretary for Riverbend Headstart in Alton. On August 4, 1956 she married Robert E. Bergesch in Alton. He survives. Also surviving...
Dolores C. Deangelo
Apr 23, 2017
Dateline: Godfrey Dolores C. DeAngelo, 80, died at 3:25 p.m. Sunday, April 23, 2017 at Bethalto Care Center. Born April 27, 1936 in Tacoma, WA, she was the daughter of Andrew and Flora (Hoffman) Diamond. On September 1, 1956 she married Ernest L. DeAngelo in Merced, CA. Together they owned and operated DeAngelo Cleaners and Temple Cleaners. Ernest preceded her...
Gary Lee Claxton
Apr 23, 2017
Dateline: Alton, IL Gary Lee Claxton, 64, died at 5:49 a.m. on Sunday, April 23, 2017 at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis. He was born November 17, 1952 in Alton the son of the late Leon Ralph and Della Mae (Williams) Claxton. He retired assistant chief with the Alton Fire Department where he was proud of his service as...
Jodie Lynn Foutch
Apr 22, 2017
Dateline: East Alton, IL Jodie Lynn Foutch, 46, died at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 22, 2017. A memorial service will be Saturday, April 29, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. at the First Christian Church in Alton with Pastor Jim Johnston officiating. Online guest book may be found at www.gentfuneralhome.com
James Marion Velloff
Apr 18, 2017
Dateline: Alton James M. Velloff, 79, died at 12:35 p.m. Tuesday, April 18, 2017 at his home in Alton. Born February 5, 1938 in Alton, he was the son of Marion S. and Agnes (Budde) Velloff. Mr. Velloff graduated from Marquette High School in 1956. He earned his B.S. in math and minors in education and philosophy from St. Louis...
A.J. Goers
Apr 14, 2017
Aubrey J. (A.J.) Goers Godfrey – A.J. Goers, 85, died of leukemia at 5:20 p.m. on Good Friday, April 14, 2017 at Barnes Jewish Hospital with his family by his side. He was born on July 1, 1931 in Altamont, Illinois. He was the third son of Sam and Elfrieda Goers (nee Milleville). He was baptized, confirmed, and married at...
Rose Marie Hausman
Apr 13, 2017
Rose Marie Hausman, 44, died at 10:32 a. m. Thursday April 13, 2017 at her home in Godfrey. Born February 8, 1973 in Pocatello Idaho, she was the daughter of Verl F. and Billie Ann (Harris) Armstrong of Phoenix Arizona. On May 9, 2009 she married Eric Hausman in St. Charles Missouri. Rose was a veteran of the U. S....
Dan Eugene Huebner
Apr 13, 2017
Dateline: Godfrey Dan Eugene Huebner, 70, died at 3:58 p.m. Thursday, April 13, 2017 at OSF Saint Anthony's Health Center in Alton. Born March 3, 1947 in Wichita, KS, he was the son of Arnold William and Violet Mirindia (Wendt) Huebner. Dan was a member of Calvary Baptist Church in Alton and The Gideons International. He retired in April of...
Edwin Fred Volkening
Apr 12, 2017
Dateline: Alton Edwin Fred Volkening, 87, died at 10:59 a.m. Wednesday, April 12, 2017 at his home in Alton. Born March 13, 1930 in Elgin, IL, he was the son of Edwin and Helena (Seiler) Volkening. Edwin served in the U.S. Marine Corps and was a member of the American Legion Post 126, the Alton Wood River Sportsmen's Club, and...
