Teri Lynn Tennyson
Feb 16, 2015
Teri Lynn Tennyson passed away at the age of 57 on February 16, 2015 at Midwest Rehabilitation Center in Belleville, IL. Teri was born January 14, 1958. She was proceeded in death by her son Jason Hogan and her mother Victoria Green. She is survived by her step-father Hayden Green, brother, Michael Green, sister, Patty Flanagan, and grandmother, Ruth Temple....
Stanley Dean Barth
Feb 10, 2015
Dateline: Alton Stanley Dean Barth, 75, died at 6:45 a.m. Tuesday, February 10, 2015 at Alton Memorial Hospital. Born December 3, 1939 in Alton he was the son of Walter and Hazel (Grabbe) Barth. He retired as a metallurgical engineer in 1995 after 33 years of service. On December 29, 1962 he married the former Donna Lindsay in Alton. She...
Lois June Greathouse
Feb 10, 2015
Dateline: Godfrey Lois June Martin Greathouse, 89, died at 5:35 p.m. Tuesday, February 10, 2015 at Blu-Fountain Manor. Born June 2, 1925 in Granite City, she was the daughter of Elbie and Bertha (Johannpeter) Martin. She married Homer E. Greathouse in 1947 and together they operated the Blu Del Diner in North Alton. They later moved to Florida and opened...
Carolyn Sue Boswell
Feb 4, 2015
Dateline: Alton Carolyn Sue Boswell, 85, died at 8:10 p.m. Wednesday, February 4, 2015 at Eunice Smith Nursing Home in Alton. Born November 10, 1929 in Milburn, KY, she was the daughter of Ferris and Katie (Wilkerson) Tolbird. She retired as cafeteria manager for East Middle School after 20 years of service. On March 18, 1961 she married William F....
Lawrence Bray Brueggeman
Feb 2, 2015
Lawrence Bray "Jack" Brueggeman, 91, passed away at 9:55 a.m. Monday, February 2, 2015 at his home in Alton. Born August 4, 1923 in Alton, he was the son of Mark and Elizabeth "Lizzie" (Bray) Brueggeman. He married Rosemarie "Rosie" Hellmuth on February 23, 1952. She survives. Jack was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force from 1942-1946 serving in...
Timothy Michael Showers
Feb 1, 2015
Timothy "Timmy" Michael Showers, 57, of Alton, entered into rest on Sunday, February 1, 2015. He was a beloved Son, Brother, and Uncle. He is survived by his parents Norman E. and Norma A. Headley Showers; two older brothers, Robert A. (Elizabeth Bauer) Showers of Alton and Mark E. (Jeanne) Showers of Alton; two younger sisters; Carole A. Showers of...
Clara A. Elhoffer
Jan 29, 2015
Dateline: Alton Clara (Burkhardt) Elhoffer, 92, died at 7:55 a.m. Thursday, January 29, 2015 at Bethalto Care Center. Born in Brighton, IL, September 23, 1922, she was a daughter of the late August and Viola (Schuetz) Burkhardt. She married Jerome E. Elhoffer on March 2, 1940. He preceded her in death on April 26, 1996. Surviving are two sons and...
Samuel David Biggs
Jan 28, 2015
Dateline: Godfrey Samuel David Biggs, 6, gained his Angel wings Wednesday, January 28, 2015 at his home in his parent's arms. He was born on September 2, 2008 at St. Anthony's Hospital in Alton to Brian Harold and Lee Ann Biggs. Sam's energetic outlook on life, and infectious smile and silly laughter made everyone who met him a much better...
Betty Lu Hayes
Jan 24, 2015
Dateline: Alton Betty Lu (Johnston) Hayes, died at 6:08 p.m. Saturday, January 24, 2015 at Eunice Smith Nursing Home under the care of BJC Hospice. Born April 30, 1927 in Alton, she was the daughter of Allan and Lu Lu (Gaither) Johnston. She went through the Alton school system and graduated from Alton High School in 1944. In her later...
Bonnie Terrell Mehilos
Jan 22, 2015
Bonnie Terrell Mehilos, 93, died at 11:35 a.m. Thursday, January 22, 2015 at V.I.P. Manor in Wood River. Born April 1, 1921 in Barlow, Kentucky, she was the daughter of Clyde and Leona (Terrell) Keeran. Mrs. Mehilos owned and operated the Ten Pin Lounge for over 50 years and retired in 2008. She loved working at her family business and...
Stephen Paul Richnak
Jan 20, 2015
Stephen Richnak, 64, died at 2:05 a.m. Tuesday, January 20, 2015 at his home in Godfrey. Born November 19, 1950 in Dubuque, IA, he was the son of Paul and Inez Richnak. Mr. Richnak retired after 40 years of service as a self-employed window, door and siding installer. He was active with the Alton Little Theatre and loved singing, theatre,...
Mary Miller
Jan 19, 2015
Mary L. "Bunny" Cousins Hanei Miller, 82, passed away at 2:43 a.m. on Monday, January 19, 2015 at Christian Hospital NE after a long and courageous battle with chronic illness. She was born May 28, 1932 in Alton, IL the daughter of the late Clarence and Lillian (Seehausen) Cousins. She was a devoted member of SS Peter & Paul Catholic...
Lois Minton
Jan 19, 2015
Dateline: Godfrey, IL Lois Minton, 92, died at 10:45 p.m. Monday, January 19, 2015 at Alton Memorial Hospital. Born January 31, 1922 in Paris, IL she was the daughter of the late Dallas T. and Irene (Kaune) Harrell Sr. She was a very active member with the DAR for over 65 years and a member of First Presbyterian Church in...
Myrtle L. Gentry
Jan 18, 2015
Myrtle L. Gentry, 84, went to meet her Lord and Savior at 10:30 a.m. on Sunday, January 18, 2015 at St. Clare's in Alton. She was born October 9, 1930 in Tilden, IL the daughter of the late Frank and Ella (Springman) Hardy. She was a member of Open Door Fellowship Church and enjoyed being at her church, shopping, playing...
Carole J. Springgate
Jan 14, 2015
Carole J. Springgate, 80, died at 12:22 p.m. Wednesday, January 14, 2015 at Eunice Smith Nursing Home in Alton. Born October 24, 1934 in Alton, she was the daughter of Edwin and Alice (Ballance) Stevenson. On September 28, 1957 she married James F. Springgate in Alton. He preceded her in death on October 7, 2005. She was a graduate of...
Glenn D. Roberson
Jan 14, 2015
Glenn D. Roberson, 62, died at 6:41 a.m. Wednesday, January 14, 2015 at Jefferson Barracks Hospital in St. Louis, MO. Born February 18, 1952 in Harrisburg, IL, he was the son of William Roberson of Godfrey and the late Dorothy (Wood) Roberson. He served in the U.S. Air Force and worked as a truck driver for C R England. Along...
Paul E. Drainer
Jan 9, 2015
Dateline: Bethalto Paul E. Drainer Sr., 81, died at 10:27 p.m. Friday, January 9, 2015 at Alton Memorial Hospital. Born September 15, 1933 in Fieldon, IL, he was the son of Ernest and Zita (Narup) Drainer. He served in the U.S. Army and was a member of SS Peter & Paul Catholic Church in Alton. He retired in 2000 as...
Arnold E. Gerdt
Jan 6, 2015
Dateline: Godfrey Arnold E. Gerdt, 81, died at 1:04 p.m. Tuesday, January 6, 2015 at his home in Godfrey. Born December 14, 1933 in Godfrey, he was the son of Arnold E. and Mamie (Schallenberg) Gerdt. Mr. Gerdt retired from the Olin Corporation as an inspector in 1995. He was a member of the Salem Presbyterian Church where he served...
Frances "Fran" Eichorn
Jan 6, 2015
Dateline: Chesterfield, MO Frances "Fran" O. Eichorn, 91, died at 12:50 a.m. Tuesday, January 6, 2015 at Delmar Gardens West in Chesterfield, MO. Born June 24, 1923 in Alton, she was the daughter of Patrick and Eva (Douglas) Hendy. She was a homemaker and a member of SS Peter & Paul Catholic Church. On June 8, 1942 she married Joseph...
