Faye Ann Codemo
Oct 10, 2025
Faye Ann Codemo of Godfrey, IL spent her final days surrounded by loved ones and peacefully passed away on Friday, October 10, 2025, at Alton Memorial Hospital. Born on October 10, 1941, in Jacksonville, IL, she was the daughter of Charles and Vera Pees. Her family moved to East Alton, IL in 1949 where she attended East Alton schools and...
Ardythe A. Browning
Oct 8, 2025
Ardythe Arlene (Machesney) Browning passed peacefully from this life at her home the afternoon of October 8, 2025. Although we miss her enormously, we are grateful that she is no longer suffering the debilitating effects of Progressive Supranuclear Palsy and she is now at peace. Ardythe was the eldest of two daughters, born March 17, 1929 to James H. and...
Mark Allen Porter Sr.
Oct 7, 2025
Mark Allen Porter Sr., 68, died at 1:14 p.m. Tuesday, October 7, 2025 at his home in Alton. Born August 28, 1957 in Alton, he was the son of Evelyn (Allsman) Porter of Alton and the late Carle E. Porter. Mark served in the U.S. Marine Corps. Along with his mother he is survived by a son, Mark Allen Porter...
Lois Mae Koelmel
Oct 4, 2025
Dateline: Alton, IL Lois Mae Koelmel, 92, died at 10:35 a.m. on Saturday, October 4, 2025 at Evercare of Breese. She was born April 17, 1933 in Fayette County, IL the daughter of the late Hessie and Rovilla (Swarm) Fair. Lois retired after more than 30 plus years as a beautician. On January 17, 1954 she married Melvin Eugene Koelmel,...
Kathy A. Stephen
Oct 4, 2025
Dateline: Godfrey Kathryn A. Stephen, 73, died at 10:50 a.m. Saturday, October 4, 2025 at Alton Memorial Hospital. Born July 5, 1952 in Alton, she was the daughter of Allen J. and Alice M. (Gimlin) Halliday. She married Mike Stephen. He preceded her in death on December 4, 2009. Mrs. Stephen retired from Traveler's Insurance Company after many years as...
Joan Marie Magdalene Stiritz
Oct 4, 2025
Dateline: Alton Joan Marie Magdalene Stiritz, 62, passed away at 4:50 A.M. Saturday October 4, 2025 at her residence. Joan was born on December 15, 1962 to the late James (Jim) Nolan and Magdalena Veltrup Nolan. She married Roger Stiritz on June 20, 1986 in Alton, IL, and he survives. Along with her husband she is survived by one son...
Grace Bustos
Oct 3, 2025
Grace Lauren Bustos, 17, passed away Friday October 03, 2025 at 10:05 P.M. She was born April 19, 2008 in Belleville, IL to Tomas and Meghan Bustos. Grace attended Alton High School and with her hard work and dedication she was due to graduate early, she was very proud of that achievement. There was nothing she couldn't do, she taught...
Ruth M. Searles
Oct 1, 2025
Ruth M. Searles, 97, died at 9:25 p.m. Wednesday, October 1, 2025 at OSF St. Anthony's Healthcare Center in Alton. Born January 4, 1928 in Alton, she was the daughter of Reverend Albert W. Hinners and Lois M. (Card) Hinners. She was a member of Calvary Baptist Church in Alton. On June 4, 1949 she and Truman "Bud" Searles were...
Harold "Jim" Woulfe Jr.
Sep 30, 2025
Dateline: Alton, IL Harold James "Jim" Woulfe, Jr., 92, died at 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday, September 30, 2025 at La Bella of Alton. He was born October 21, 1932 in Alton, the son of Harold and Josephine (Hlaston) Woulfe Sr. Jim was raised at the Catholic children's home in Alton from 1941-1948 after his father died. He also attended St....
Karen Miller
Sep 27, 2025
Dateline: Alton, IL Karen Annette Miller, 45, died at 9:23 a.m. on Saturday, September 27, 2025 at her residence. She was born May 19, 1980 in Alton, IL the daughter of James "Jim" Harrop and the late Catherine Jo (Miller) Harrop, who preceded her in death November 2003. On April 20, 2013 in Alton, she married Shawn Andrew Miller, and...
Linda Kay Oldendorph
Sep 27, 2025
Linda Kay Oldendorph, 82, of Bethalto, passed away peacefully at 11:32 a.m. on Saturday, September 27, 2025, at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born on December 21, 1942, in Alton, Illinois, the daughter of the late Ross and Frieda (Medhurst) Bacus. On September 8, 1961, she married the love of her life, George Lewis Oldendorph, at...
Gerry Johnston
Sep 27, 2025
Dateline: Litchfield Gerry Johnston, 96, passed away at 12:57 p.m. Saturday, September 27, 2025 at Litchfield Health & Rehab. in Litchfield, IL. She was born May 4, 1929 in Litchfield, the daughter of Byron Brooks and Verna Lillian (Besanceney) Bowles. Gerry graduated from Litchfield High School in 1947. She married Carl Eugene Johnston on June 6, 1948 in Litchfield. He...
Kermit D. Schien
Sep 24, 2025
Kermit D. Schien, 88, died at 12:05 a.m. Wednesday, September 24, 2025 at Alton Memorial Hospital. Born December 29, 1936 in New Douglas, IL, he was the son of Louis F. and Minnie (Miller) Schien. Kermit served in the U.S. Army and was a member of the Evangelical United Church of Christ in Godfrey. He retired as a delivery driver...
Bonnie Bradley
Sep 24, 2025
Bonnie June Bradley, 62, passed surrounded by family at 4:20 p.m. Wednesday, September 24, 2025 at Alton Memorial Hospital. Born June 1, 1963 in Alton, she was the daughter of Robert Ernest and Elizabeth Ann "Betty" (Simenot) Sanders. Bonnie was very knowledgeable about hardware and tools and had worked for St. Peters Hardware in Alton. She was a very passionate...
Lee Darin Terhark
Sep 23, 2025
Lee Darin Terhark, Alton, IL age 63, was welcomed into the arms of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Wednesday, September, 23rd, 2025. Lee fought a very difficult battle with advanced prostate cancer with grace, strong faith, and determination. In his passing, Lee leaves behind a legacy of 40 years worth of compassionate work in the mental health field....
Nancy Ann Clark
Sep 22, 2025
Nancy Ann Clark, 58, died at 9:09 p.m. on Monday, September 22, 2025 at Alton Memorial Hospital. She was born January 10, 1967 in Alton, the daughter of Judy Ann (Denham) Wigger (Kenneth) of Godfrey and the late David Clark. Nancy worked as a mail carrier with the Godfrey Post Office for many years. Nancy was an accomplished sketch artist....
Mary Jo Trobaugh
Sep 19, 2025
Dateline: Godfrey It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Mary Jo (Jenks) Trobaugh who departed this life on September 19th, 2025. She was born to Wilber Glenn Jenks and Mary Louise Jenks on March 10th, 1955, in Peoria Illinois. A devoted mother and grandparent she cherished every moment spent with family. She loved all her animals...
Amanda Louise Oulson
Sep 18, 2025
Dateline: Alton, IL Amanda Louise Oulson, 55, died at 3:04 p.m. on Thursday, September 18, 2025 at her home. She was born January 30, 1970 in Alton, the daughter of Robert and Kathryn (Edwards) Oulson. She worked as a property manager for many years. Besides her parents she is survived by one sister, Tracy Singler (Bobby). Visitation will be from...
Jason G. Mugge
Sep 17, 2025
In the early morning hours of September 17, 2025, Jason G. Mugge, 53, of Alton was called home. Jason leaves behind two sons, Cody Mugge, 27, of East Alton, and Brandon Mugge, 16, of Godfrey. He also leaves behind his mother, Valorie Koeller of Godfrey, and sister, Jessica Koeller of Godfrey. Jason was preceded in death by his father, Charles...
Richard Lee Orban
Sep 17, 2025
Dateline: Wood River Richard Lee Orban, 75, died peacefully, at 12:30 a.m. Wednesday, September 17, 2025 at his home in Wood River. Born July 28, 1950 in Alton, he was the son of Jewel Richard Orban and Dorothy (Tolle) Orban. Mr. Orban served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. He retired from Steve Ebbler Construction. Surviving is his...
