Neil D. Schofield
Mar 6, 2016
Dateline: Alton Neil Daniel Schofield of Alton Illinois, born October 18, 1957 deceased March 6, 2016. For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. John 3:16… a Memorial Visitation will be held Saturday March 12, 2016 from 10:00 a.m. until time of...
Dean Edmond Copeland
Mar 4, 2016
Dateline: Bethalto Dean Edmond Copeland, 94, died at 7:05 a.m. Friday, March 4, 2016 at Jerseyville Manor. Born March 13, 1921 in Alton, he was the son of Joseph and Pauline (Hartman) Copeland. Mr. Copeland served in the U.S. Navy during WWII and attended Abundant Life Community Church. He retired in 1982 as Captain of the Alton Fire Department after...
Ralph E. Knudson
Mar 3, 2016
Dateline: Hartford, IL Ralph E. Knudson, 90, died at 7:36 p.m. Thursday, March 3, 2016 at Friendship Home in Carlinville, IL. Born May 10, 1925 in Atwater, IL, he was the son of Newton Eugene and Mary Elizabeth (Gunning) Knudson. Mr. Knudson retired in 1986 from Laclede Steel Co. after 31 years of service. He was a former member of...
Debra K. White
Mar 3, 2016
Dateline: Brighton, IL Debra K. White, 70, died at 3:09 p.m. on Thursday, March 3, 2016 at her sister's home in South Roxana. She was born February 1, 1946 in Alton the daughter of Henry and Mildred (Lamparter) Page. She was retired after over 30 years of service as head cook of Nilo Farms. She was an avid golfer and...
Leitha Brunaugh Johnson
Mar 3, 2016
Dateline: Alton, IL Leitha Brunaugh Johnson, 88, died at 12:13 a.m. on Thursday, March 3, 2016 at Alton Memorial Hospital. She was born April 23, 1927 in Alton the daughter of Dewey and Dorothy (Cushing) Payne. She spent her life as a homemaker and babysitter to her grandchildren, and other youngsters. On June 10, 1945 in Alton she married Warren...
James "Jim" Monroe
Mar 1, 2016
Dateline: Alton James "Jim" Leslie Monroe, 62, died at 4:30 a.m. Tuesday, March 1, 2016 at his home in Alton. Born December 3, 1953 in Alton, he was the son of Alvin M. and Dolores "Dede" (Gaither) Monroe. Mr. Monroe retired in 2012 as a mechanic for Hodge Service Station in Alton. He was a lifetime member of the Owl's...
Robert L. Eskew
Feb 27, 2016
Dateline: Godfrey, IL Robert L. Eskew, 77, died at 9:23 a.m. on Saturday, February 27, 2016 at Alton Memorial Hospital. He was born December 14, 1938 in Sanderson, West Virginia the son of late Robert L. and Ruth (Friend) Eskew. He retired from O.I. Glass in Godfrey and was a member of Calvary Baptist Church. On January 20, 1962 in...
Joseph W. Mancewicz
Feb 26, 2016
Dateline: Godfrey Joseph W. Mancewicz, 73, passed away at 8:06 a.m. Friday, February 26, 2016 at his home. Born December 29, 1942 in Litchfield, IL, he was the son of Joseph C. and Leona (Hubert) Pernicka of Staunton. Mr. Mancewicz retired as a State Trooper with the Illinois State Police and was a member of St. Ambrose Catholic Church in...
Alice Marie Phelps
Feb 26, 2016
Dateline: Alton, IL Alice Marie Phelps, 90, a lifetime Alton resident, passed away peacefully Friday, February 26, 2016 surrounded by many members of her loving family. She was born December 9, 1925 the daughter of John J. and Edna L. (Schmitt) Hesse. After graduating Alton High School she married James Edward Arter Phelps on January 14, 1945 at 12th St....
Gwendolyn "Gwen" Watson
Feb 24, 2016
Dateline: Swansea Gwen H. Watson went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, February 24, 2016. Born April 20, 1912 in Kewanee, Illinois she was the daughter of Thomas A. and Julia (Hammond) Blazier. Her relationship with our heavenly Father was the most important part of her life. She worked as a legal secretary for several law firms and later...
David Lee Gordon
Feb 23, 2016
Dateline: Brighton David Lee Gordon, 60, of Brighton died unexpectedly at 6:23 p.m. on Tuesday, February 23, 2016 at St. Anthony's Medical Center's Emergency Room. Dave was known to everyone as Uncle Dave. He was a friend to all that knew him. He was born June 28, 1955, the son of the late James T. and Lois (McCord) Gordon. Dave...
Donald L. Funk, Sr.
Feb 22, 2016
Dateline: Alton Donald L. Funk Sr., 81, passed Monday, February 22, 2016 at his home in Alton. Born July 27, 1934 in Alton, he was the son of Bert and Elizabeth (Nolan) Funk. Mr. Funk graduated from Marquette High School in 1953 and served in the U.S. Army. He was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church and a former...
John William Nasello
Feb 19, 2016
Dateline: Bethalto John William Nasello, 63, died at 3:05 p.m. Friday, February 19, 2016 at St. Anthony's Hospital. Born March 30, 1952 in Wood River, he was the son of Mary (Fry) Nasello of Jerseyville and the late Peter "Pete" Nasello. Mr. Nasello was a fan of the Cubs and Notre Dame. He enjoyed camping and traveling and attended First...
Wilma A. Sawyer
Feb 19, 2016
Dateline: Godfrey Wilma A. "Wimpy" Sawyer, 90, died at 1:20 p.m. Friday, February 19, 2016 at Rosewood Care Center in Alton. Born April 16, 1925 in St. Louis, MO, she was the daughter of Walter and Zita (Comte) Barnes. Mrs. Sawyer graduated from St. Joseph Hospital Nursing School in 1947. She worked in hospitals in Florida, California and Minnesota as...
George Edward Strowmatt
Feb 18, 2016
Dateline: Alton, IL George Edward Strowmatt, 76, died Thursday, February 18, 2016 at Alton Memorial Hospital. He was born April 8, 1939 in Roodhouse, IL the son of the late Earl Waters and Martha (Elliott) Strowmatt. He retired in 1996 from Laclede Steel. He was a former member of Cherry Street Baptist Church. He also was a bus driver for...
Kevin Wayne Lyerla
Feb 17, 2016
Dateline: Alton "He will cover you with his feathers, and under his wings you will find refuge; his faithfulness will be your shield and rampart." (Psalm 91:4) Kevin Wayne Lyerla, 59, passed away at 7:50 a.m. on Wednesday, February 17, 2016 at his home in Alton surrounded by his family after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born on...
Catherine J. Bryant
Feb 14, 2016
Dateline: Alton Catherine J. Bryant, 75, died at 11:30 p.m. Sunday, February 14, 2016 at Rosewood Care Center in Alton. Born July 28, 1940 in Alton she was the daughter of the late Clarence Retzer and Marian (Harshbarger) Stallings. She worked as a legal secretary in Alton for several years and also as a field coordinator for Senior Companions. She...
Leona V. Miles
Feb 9, 2016
Dateline: Alton Leona V. Miles, 93, died at 1:33 p.m. Tuesday, February 9, 2016 at Eunice Smith Nursing Home. Born April 5, 1922 in Alton, she was the daughter of Ed and Alice (Hause) Henderson. She worked for Owens-Illinois Glass as a box maker. On April 5, 1945 she married Walter Miles in Alton. He preceded her in death. Surviving...
Mary Ella Jackson
Feb 7, 2016
Mary Ella Jackson, 86, of Cape Girardeau, Missouri died Sunday, February 7, 2016 at Ratliff Care Center in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. She was born May 6, 1929 in Alton, IL to Louis and Katherine Shandrow. She and Everett Jackson were married in August of 1947. He preceded her in death in July of 1979. Survivors include three sons, David (Kathleen)...
Adeline M. Stilwell
Feb 7, 2016
Dateline: Alton Adeline M. Stilwell, 98, died at 7:30 p.m. Sunday, February 7, 2016 at Heritage Manor in Gillespie, IL. Born February 22, 1917 in Alton, she was the daughter of Otto F. and Frieda (Keller) Wilkening. She married Paul J. Stilwell on December 10, 1939 in Alton. He preceded her in death on May 8, 2008. Mrs. Stilwell was...
