Raymond "Ray" Bucher
Apr 11, 2017
Dateline: Godfrey Raymond E. "Ray" Bucher, 89, died Tuesday, April 11, 2017 at OSF Saint Anthony's Health Center in Alton. He left this world peacefully with his entire family surrounding him. Born January 22, 1928 in Cairo, IL, he was the son of Aloysius C. "Dutch" and Ruby (Copeland) Bucher. Ray was a Corporal with the U.S. Army serving in...
Edward Adkins Jr.
Apr 9, 2017
Dateline: Godfrey Edward Bert Adkins Jr., 81, died at 6:50 a.m. Sunday, April 9, 2017 under the care of BJC Hospice. Edward was born October 22, 1935 in St. Louis, MO. The son of the late Edward and Ethel (Hammer) Adkins Sr. He was preceded in death by his two sisters, Emma Jean Terneus, Barbara Gillihan and his brother, Russell...
Casey Allen Mullaney
Apr 8, 2017
Dateline: Godfrey On Saturday, April 8, 2017, Casey Allen Mullaney, 42, of Godfrey, IL went to sleep and woke in the arms of Jesus, his Savior. Casey's brilliant, sunshine-like smile, encouraging strength, and tender, fun-loving heart will be missed by those who call him son, daddy, brother, friend. Casey was born October 17, 1974 in Tulsa, OK to Jerry Allen...
Paul L. Shelby
Apr 7, 2017
Paul L. Shelby Alton- Paul L. Shelby, 80, died at 10:41 a.m. Friday, April 7th, 2017 at Alton Memorial Hospital of cardiac arrest. He was born August 2, 1936 in East St. Louis, IL. He was the son of the late Reverend Luther E. and Winnie L. Shelby. He attended school in Roxana, graduating from high school in 1955. On...
Nancy M. Godar
Apr 6, 2017
GODFREY - Nancy M. Godar, 73, passed away at 12:35 p.m. on Thursday, April 6, 2017 at Kindred Hospital at St. Anthony's in St. Louis, Missouri with family by her side. She was born on June 6, 1943 to the late Marjorie and Lambert Hoffman in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. After her father was killed in action in WWII in 1944, she...
Maryann Jackson
Apr 6, 2017
Dateline: Bethalto MaryAnn Jackson, 71, died at 12:45 a.m. Thursday, April 6, 2017 at Rosewood Care Center in Alton. Born February 16, 1946 in Herrin, IL, she was the daughter of William Kermit and Mary Evelyn (Kelley) Jackson. She worked as a paralegal for Goldenberg, Heller and Antognoli in Edwardsville where she was an advocate for people suffering from Mesothelioma....
Lela Mae Wilson
Apr 5, 2017
Dateline: Alton Lela Mae Wilson of Alton, age 89, was born on July 30, 1927, and went home to be with her Lord on Wednesday, April 5, 2017. She was preceded in death by her parents, Henry Sage and Beulah Warner Carter, husband, Lloyd H. Wilson, son, Ronald L. Wilson, daughter-in-law, Nancy Rohlfing Wilson, seven brothers and one sister. She...
Barbara Jean Rodney
Apr 2, 2017
Dateline: Brighton Barbara Rodney, 76, passed away on Sunday, April 2, 2017, surrounded by the love of her family. Barbara was born the seventh of thirteen children to Joseph and Loretta Taul on July 24, 1940. On October 18, 1958 she married James Vernon Rodney. Together, they started the family that would become the central focus of her life. Serving...
Dr. Leo Richard Green
Mar 31, 2017
Godfrey, Illinois Dr. Leo Richard Green MD ret. Born on May 29, 1928 to the late Ephraim Green and Elizabeth Green (nee Stolze) and passed on March 31, 2017 at home with his wife, Laila, and 6 children. He is survived by his wife Eulalia of 65 years (June 30, 1951) and six children: Christopher Green, MD, O'Fallon, IL; Cathleen...
Vanessa J. Vassar
Mar 26, 2017
Dateline: Godfrey Beautiful and much loved, Vanessa J. Vassar went away with Jesus at 10:00 a.m. Sunday, March 26, 2017 from her home in Godfrey. She was born September 15, 1971 in Alton to parents Henry J. and Shirley J. Vassar. Her father preceded her in death on September 26, 2015. She graduated high school from Alpha Christian Academy in...
Gary Dewayne Giberson
Mar 21, 2017
Dateline: Alton Gary DeWayne Giberson, 63, died at 7:50 p.m. Tuesday, March 21, 2017 at his home in Alton. Born July 17, 1953 in Alton, he was the son of Charles and Helen (Webb) Giberson. Mr. Giberson was a supervisor for the St. Louis Auto Auction. Surviving is his wife, Nancy Zini of Alton, a daughter, Mindy and Joe Mueller...
Thomas Edward Voyles Sr.
Mar 21, 2017
Dateline: Bethalto Thomas Edward Voyles Sr., 70, died at 6:45 a.m. Tuesday, March 21, 2017 at Willow Rose Rehab. & Health Care Center in Jerseyville. Born June 23, 1946 in Alton, he was the son of Henry Edward and Fern (Bennett) Voyles. Mr. Voyles retired from ADM as a grain operator in 1998 after over 20 years of service. He...
Suzanne "Suzy" Eagleton
Mar 18, 2017
Dateline: Fosterburg Suzanne E. Eagleton, 51, of Fosterburg, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Saturday, March 18, 2017 at 4:46 p.m. with family by her side. She was born in Alton on July 4, 1965, the daughter of Jane (Barnett) Kodros of Alton and the late John Kodros. She married David Eagleton on May 5, 1990 in...
Lillian Gail Scott-Milford
Mar 18, 2017
Dateline: Alton Lillian Gail Scott-Milford, 69, died at 4:20 p.m. Saturday, March 18, 2017 at St. Louis University Hospital. Born August 18, 1947 in Homerville, Georgia, she was the daughter of Stanley D. and Norma E. (Smith) Gray. She graduated from Alton High School in 1965 and attended Abundant Life Community Church in Alton. She loved being a grandmother. She...
Edna "Pug" Copeland
Mar 15, 2017
Dateline: Bethalto, IL Edna "Pug" Copeland Born in the Roaring Twenties. Survived the Great Depression. Attended Alton High School during WWII. Those times vaulted Edna "Pug" Copeland's to a life of faithfulness to her family, friends, church, and Lord. Pug went to be with her Savior, Jesus Christ, at 3 pm on March 15, 2017, in her home with her...
Ricky Ray Healey
Mar 15, 2017
Dateline: Godfrey, IL Ricky Ray Healey, 56, died at 11:42 p.m. on Wednesday, March 15, 2017 at Christian Northeast Hospital. Born April 5, 1960 in Litchfield, IL he was the son of Colonel Ray Healey and Betty Jo of Delhi and Judy (Grichnick) Vogle and Tom of Gulf Shores, Alabama. Mr. Healey retired from Boeing as a sheet metal worker...
Timothy R. Boomer
Mar 15, 2017
Dateline: Cottage Hills Timothy R. Boomer, 65, died Wednesday, March 15, 2017 at Christian Hospital North East in St. Louis, MO. Born October 3, 1951 in Alton, he was the son of Lloyd Ross Boomer and Betty (Heitzman) Farrell. Mr. Boomer was an over the road truck driver. He loved riding motorcycles, spending time with his grandchildren and watching baseball....
Loretta Gonzales
Mar 13, 2017
Dateline: Godfrey Loretta Gonzales "NoNo", 86, passed away at 5:37 p.m. Monday, March 13, 2017 at Integrity Healthcare of Godfrey surrounded by her family. Born February 7, 1931 in Alton, she was the daughter of Levi Eugene and Mary (Centers) Tavenier. Mrs. Gonzales was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church in Alton. She enjoyed gardening, cooking, fishing, camping, spending...
Joseph G. Steele
Mar 11, 2017
Dateline: Alton Joseph G. Steele Sr., 64, died at 8:37 a.m. Saturday, March 11, 2017 at OSF St. Anthony's Health Center in Alton. Born November 16, 1952 in Alton, he was the son of Gerald and Lupe (Torrez) Steele. He is survived by his longtime companion, Mary Austin of Alton, one son, Joseph G. Steele Jr. of Portland, Oregon, three...
Rhonda Renee Mcraven
Mar 9, 2017
Dateline: Godfrey Rhonda Renee McRaven, 54, died at 9:43 a.m. Thursday, March 9, 2017 at her home. Born September 30, 1962 in Litchfield, IL she was the daughter of Violet (Sloane) Walls of Alton and the late Martin Collins. She was a homemaker and a member of Abundant Life Community Church. On December 22, 1978 she married Jeff W. McRaven....
