Frederick Dale Mortland
Aug 17, 2015
Frederick Dale Mortland, 90, died at 2:47 a.m. Monday, August 17, 2015 at Rosewood Care Center in Alton. Born August 7, 1925 in Batchtown, IL he was the son of Wilson and Louise (Eilerman) Mortland. He was confirmed at Batchtown Lutheran Church. He was drafted in 1944 to the U.S. Army and went to Basic Training at Camp Croft, South...
Charles A. Burk
Aug 17, 2015
Charles A. Burk Jr., 87, died at 4:50 a.m. Monday, August 17, 2015 at Rosewood Care Center in Alton. Born January 15, 1928 in Alton, he was the son of Charles Allen Burk Sr. and Edith Marie (Lyall) Burk. Mr. Burk served in the U.S. Army and attended Illinois State University for a short time. He was involved in dairy...
Drake Michael Fleming
Aug 17, 2015
Drake Michael Fleming, 22, beloved son of Brian and Amber (Crews) Fleming, died unexpectedly at 10:56 a.m. Monday, August 17, 2015 at his home. He was born September 2, 1992 in Alton. Drake was a diesel mechanic for Power Systems. He liked to hunt and his dog Roxy went everywhere with him. Along with his parents, he is survived by...
Dorothy Mayree Milnor
Aug 15, 2015
Dorothy "Sissy" Mayree Gaines Milnor, 95, died at 1:32 p.m. Saturday, August 15, 2015 at her home in Alton, Illinois. Born February 20, 1920 in Alton, Illinois, Sissy was the daughter of Earl Lee and Myrtle Hortense Bates Gaines. She was an accomplished mother and homemaker, avid bridge player, gardener, and steadfast friend and confidante to many. She was dedicated...
John "Jack" Vogelsang
Aug 14, 2015
Dateline: Godfrey John D. (Jack) Vogelsang 86, passed away suddenly at his home on the afternoon of August 14, 2015. Jack was doing what he always loved the most, working in his yard. Jack lived a highly satisfying and productive life as a son, brother, husband, father and grandfather, friend, and neighbor. Jack was born in Brentwood , Missouri, Oct...
Oliver F. Schroeder
Aug 10, 2015
Dateline: Godfrey Oliver F. Schroeder, 96, died at 8:38 a.m. Monday, August 10, 2015 at Morningside in Godfrey. Born March 31, 1919 in Brighton, he was the son of Frank and Louise (Schmidt) Schroeder. Mr. Schroeder served in the U.S. Army Infantry during WWII and fought in the Battle of Bulge. He was the recipient of the Purple Heart. He...
Mark Shellhorse
Aug 8, 2015
Dateline: Granite City Mark A. Shellhorse, 54, died at 7:48 p.m. Saturday, August 8, 2015 at Alton Memorial Hospital. Born March 19, 1961 in St. Louis, MO, he was the son of Evelyn Shellhorse. Surviving is a daughter and son-in-law, Melissa and Joshua Baker of Cottage Hills and three grandchildren, Jacob, Isaac, and Elizabeth. Graveside services will be at 1:00...
Anna C. Green
Aug 8, 2015
Dateline: Alton Anna Clemence Karg Green, 91, went to Heaven on Saturday, August 8, 2015. She was born to Carl C. and Frances (Shubert) Karg on July 15, 1924 in Lively Grove, IL. She was married to Russell Lee Green on February 4, 1951 in Okawville, IL. Russell passed away November 9, 1980. Anna lived with her daughter and son-in-law,...
Kenneth Lee Gray Sr.
Aug 8, 2015
Dateline: Alton Kenneth Lee Gray Sr., 53, died Saturday, August 8, 2015 at his Home. Born November 27, 1961 in Alton, he was the son of Linda (Henson) Haskel of Bethalto and the late Eugene Gray. He worked for Local 90 Painting and Plaster Union. Along with his mother he is survived by a daughter, Kory Gray of Alton, a...
Christina Fillop
Aug 4, 2015
Dateline: Alton After having the opportunity to say farewell to everyone she loved Christina Fillop died at 6:01 p.m. Tuesday, August 4, 2015 at Alton Memorial Hospital. Born August 16, 1923 in Schluderns, Italy, (Tirol Region bordering Austria and Italy) she was the daughter of Josef and Elisabeth (Wegmann) Wallnofer. She married John Fillop on February 4, 1945 in Kitzbuhel,...
Melanie Ghent Boelter
Jul 29, 2015
Melanie Ghent Boelter, 32, departed this life unexpectedly Wednesday, July 29, at Missouri Baptist Hospital. She is the beloved daughter of Nancee Magilson and Mark Antieau of Alton, and Robert and Carol Boelter of Nashville, TN, and the cherished sister of Nick Boelter of Alton. Melanie was born March 30, 1983, in Englewood, Colorado. She was a proud 2005 graduate...
Virginia L. "Gini" Osborne
Jul 29, 2015
Dateline: Godfrey Virginia L. "Gini" Osborne, 82, died at 5:20 a.m. Wednesday, July 29, 2015 at Rosewood Care Center in Alton. Born September 14, 1932 in Alton, she was the daughter of Royce and Maudlee (Jolley) Speight. She married Tom Osborne on July 1, 1951 in Alton. He survives. Mrs. Osborne worked as an assistant manager of human resources for...
Larnie Robert Henson
Jul 28, 2015
Larnie Robert "Bob" Henson Jr., 73, passed away at 8:00 a.m. Tuesday, July 28, 2015 at his home in Alton. Born September 6, 1941 in Alton, he was the son of Larnie Robert Henson Sr. and Annie Mae (Rhoades) Henson. On May 27, 1978 he married Cheryl Myers in Alton. She survives. Mr. Henson was employed by Owens-Illinois Glass Mold...
Carol A. Roe
Jul 26, 2015
Dateline: Alton Carol Alice Roe, 90, passed away Sunday July 26, 2015 at home in Alton, IL with her two daughters by her side under the care of BJC Hospice. She married William "Bill" Roe in East Alton September 11, 1942 and he preceded her in death August 24, 1994. She was born to Albert Reike and Sarah (Pivoda) on...
Brian A. Balke
Jul 25, 2015
Brian A. Balke, 53 died at his residence at 6:49 a.m. on July 25, 2015. He was born November 18, 1961 in Alton, the son of the late Burdette and Rose (Grueter) Balke. He graduated from SIUC with a degree in Political Science, he was a member of the Knights of Columbus in Alton and an avid golfer. Brian was...
Marilyn Kate Fisher
Jul 22, 2015
Kate (Mullaney) Fisher was carried in the arms of Jesus to the throne of her Heavenly Father on Wednesday, July 22, 2015. She's left her family and friends a rich legacy of beauty, graciousness, generosity, love, wisdom, kindness, and sensitivity that made this world a better place to live. Born "Marilyn" Kate to Jerry and Diana Mullaney in Tulsa, OK...
Edward "Fast Eddie" Sholar
Jul 22, 2015
Dateline: Alton Edward Royce "Fast Eddie" Sholar, 61, of Alton passed away July 22, 2015. He was born August 16, 1953 at Scott Air Force Base Hospital in St. Clair County, IL, the son of Dexter Atwood Sholar and Norma Lee (Schelle) Sholar. He was preceded in death by his mother, he is survived by his father and children, Amy...
Elizabeth "Pat" Crammond
Jul 22, 2015
Elizabeth "Pat" Crammond, age 91 passed away peacefully at 10:25 a.m. on July 22, 2015 at her home surrounded by her family. She was born in Peoria IL, on December 25, 1923 the daughter of the late Frank and Anna (Kunz) Patroff. She married Robert J. Crammond on November 23, 1942 in Peoria and he proceeded her in death on...
Kevin Roy Romanko
Jul 21, 2015
Kevin Roy Romanko, 46 died at 3:36 P.M. on Tuesday, July 21, 2015 at his residence. He was born October 1, 1968 in Alton, the son of the late Henry and Rosalie (Abbott). Surviving are one son; Keith Romanko of Wood River, two brothers ; John and Bryan Romanko, one sister ; Catherine Nolle, three nieces; Alexis and Tatiana Romanko...
Alan Dale Clugsten
Jul 20, 2015
Alan Dale Clugsten, 61, went to be with the Lord and His angels on Monday, July 20, 2015. He loved God, his country, automobiles, NASCAR, dogs and socializing with his friends. He was born May 22, 1954 in Alton. In his lifetime he worked for the railroad, Sears Automotive, and Winchester. He was preceded in death by his parents, Paul...
