Jim N. Beane
May 20, 2016
Dateline: Godfrey, IL Jim Beane Jim N. Beane, 86, died at 7:10 p.m. on Friday, May 20, 2016 at Willow Rose Rehab & Health Care in Jerseyville with his family by his side. Jim was born in Alton July 11, 1929, the son of Clyde and Fern (Craig) Beane. He loved the outdoors, especially hunting and trapping. He married the...
Edward Edler, Jr.
May 19, 2016
Dateline: Alton Edward Edler Jr., 91, died at 7:04 a.m. Thursday, May 19, 2016 at Jerseyville Nursing & Rehab. Born June 7, 1924 in Marthasville, MO, he was the son of Edward and Clara H. (Sprick) Edler Sr. Mr. Edler served in the U.S. Army and was a member of the Evangelical United Church of Christ. He was a millwright...
James E. Cain
May 17, 2016
Dateline: Alton James E. Cain, 71, died at 12:08 p.m. Tuesday, May 17, 2016 at his home in Alton. Born May 28, 1944 in Cushing, OK, he was the son of Jacob and Juanita (Cargill) Cain. Jim was a hydrographic surveyor for Hanson Professional Services in Springfield, IL, KBA-Kenneth Balk & Associates and Metropolitan Engineering retiring in 2009. He liked...
Andrew Lucian Bavas
May 15, 2016
Dateline: Chicago, IL Heading: Andrew Lucian Bavas Andrew ("Nick") Lucian Bavas, 86, much beloved husband, Uncle and friend, died peacefully at home, with his family by his side, on Sunday, May 15, 2016 after a brief illness. He was born on September 15, 1929 in Alton, Illinois, son of Nicholas and Inez Hildagarde (Ash) Bavas. After attending high school in...
Ronald Duane Wisnasky
May 15, 2016
Dateline: Godfrey Ronald Duane Wisnasky, 80, died at 10:19 p.m. Sunday, May 15, 2016 at his home with his family by his side. Born May 8, 1936 in Alton, he was the son of Reinhard and Laura (Koelz) Wisnasky. Mr. Wisnasky graduated from Marquette High School in 1954 and served in the Army Reserves. He retired as a General Foreman...
Bradley David Brown
May 14, 2016
Dateline: Bethalto Bradley David Brown, 25, died at 4:10 p.m. Saturday, May 14, 2016 at his home in Bethalto. He was born January 6, 1991 in Centralia, IL. He was the son of David Wayne and Pamela Sue Brown of Bethalto. Bradley was an honorary graduate of S.I.U.E. School of Pharmacy and a member of the Glenview Church of the...
O. Elaine Barnett
May 12, 2016
Alton O. Elaine Barnett, age 90 of Alton died at 3:26 PM on Thursday, May 12, 2016 at Alton Memorial Hospital. She was born in Mulberry Grove on July 5, 1925 the daughter of the late Dorwin and Mae (Dewey) Miller. Elaine married Louis L. "Hap" Barnett in Alton on September 11, 1945 and he preceded her in death on...
Kathy L. Walker
May 10, 2016
Kathy L. Walker, 56, passed away unexpectedly Monday, May 10, 2016 with loved ones at her side. Born August 31, 1959 in Wood River she was the daughter of June (Hardesty) Walker of Godfrey and the late Clarence L. Walker Jr. Kathy was loved and will be missed by many. Kathy was a wonderful daughter, sister, mother, grandmother and friend....
Gary R. Perkins
May 8, 2016
Dateline: Alton Gary R. Perkins, 57, passed away at 7:44 p.m. Sunday, May 8, 2016 at Alton Memorial Hospital. Born September 28, 1958 in Alton, he was the son of Gary J. and Pauline M. (Jouett) Perkins. He was a member of Main Street United Methodist Church in Alton. On June 5, 1981 he married the former Bonnie Riley and...
Marjorie E. Pohlman
May 3, 2016
Dateline: Godfrey Marjorie E. Pohlman, 91, died at 4:47 a.m. Tuesday, May 3, 2016 at her home in Godfrey surrounded by family and friends. Born April 24, 1925 in Alton, she was the daughter of William A. and Alma Grace (Coates) Roady. Mrs. Pohlman was a member of St. Ambrose Catholic Church. She worked in the accounting department at Owens...
Robert John Nickel
May 3, 2016
Dateline: Godfrey Robert John Nickel, 69, died at 8:34 a.m. Tuesday, May 3, 2016 at his home in Godfrey under the care of St. Clare's Hospice. Born September 1, 1946 in Chicago, he was the son of Robert and Ruth Nickel. Mr. Nickel retired from the Olin Corporation in 2000 after 25 years of service and he loved playing Bridge....
Doris Mae Torres
May 1, 2016
Dateline: Alton, IL Doris Mae Torres, 89, died at 4:00 p.m. on Sunday, May 1, 2016 at her residence. She was born August 9, 1926 in Fillmore, IL the daughter of the late Jesse and Easter B. (Davis) Bennett. On February 24, 1950 in Alton she married Jessie Frank Torres and he preceded her in death on May 26, 1996....
Michael Bradley Hill
Apr 30, 2016
Dateline: Alton Michael Bradley Hill, 52, passed Saturday, April 30, 2016 at his home in Alton. Born April 28, 1964 in St. Louis, MO, he was the son of Charles R. Hill of Fenton, MO and the late Patsy D. (Patton) Hill. Mr. Hill was a DSL technician for A T & T. He was a member of the Alton...
Richard "Dick" Long
Apr 30, 2016
Dateline: Godfrey Richard "Dick" Long, age 89 died at 9:10 am on Saturday, April 30, 2016 at his residence surrounded by his family. He was born in White Pigeon, Michigan on April 2, 1927, the son of the late Joseph Willard and Mary (Breyfogel) Long. Richard was a WWII Navy veteran serving in the Philippines and Japan. He retired as...
John G. Terlisner
Apr 30, 2016
John "Jack" Terlisner GODFREY, IL. – John "Jack" Terlisner a life-long resident of the Alton area, passed away peacefully under the care of St. Anthony's Hospice Team on April 30, 2016 at the age of 85. He was the oldest son of John and Rosella (Broemmel) Terlisner, born on May 26, 1930 in Alton. A graduate of Alton High School,...
Cathy June Roades
Apr 26, 2016
Cathy June Roades went to be with her lord and savior Jesus Christ Tuesday April 26, 2016. She was 68. Cathy's friends and family were at her bedside at the time of her passing at 9:39pm. She was under the care of Vitas Hospice who did an excellent job making her feel comfortable and pain free. Cathy was born on...
Jane Frances Sasek
Apr 21, 2016
Dateline: Alton Jane Frances Sasek, 92, died at 4:00 p.m. Thursday, April 21, 2016 at her home in Alton with her family by her side. Born March 12, 1924 in Chicago, she was the daughter of Robert John and Juanita (McCabe) Whipkus. On April 22, 1950 she married Edwin F. Sasek. She has 7 children, Ed Sasek (Patsy) of San...
Cynthia "Cindy" Lynn Werner
Apr 21, 2016
Dateline: Alton Cynthia "Cindy" Lynn Werner, 50, died Thursday, April 21, 2016 at St. Anthony's Health Center in Alton. Born March 5, 1966 in Fremont, Nebraska she was the daughter of Kirk T. and Audrey A. (Dierenfeld) Rhea of Alton. She adored gardening, flowers and being outdoors. She loved painting and rescuing animals. On August 15, 2001 she married Jeffrey...
Kenneth R. Stolze
Apr 11, 2016
Dateline: Godfrey Kenneth R. Stolze, 82, died at 4:57 a.m. Monday, April 11, 2016 at his home in Godfrey. Born April 11, 1934 in Alton, he was the son of Ernest C. and Frances (Hussmann) Stolze. He was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church and retired as a Journeyman Machinist for Owens Illinois Glass in Godfrey after 54 years...
John E. Greenwood
Apr 11, 2016
Dateline: Alton, IL John E. Greenwood, 93, died at 11:34 a.m. Monday, April 11, 2016 at Alton Memorial Hospital. Born May 15, 1922 in Gas City, Indiana, he was the son of Elmer M. and Lenora C. (Reynolds) Greenwood. Mr. Greenwood graduated from Culver Military Academy in Culver, Indiana. He attended West Virginia University, Cornell University and earned his BSBA...
