Bruce Allen Walter
Feb 20, 2014
Bruce Allen Walter, 64, died at 1:15 p.m. on Thursday, February 20, 2014 at his residence. He was born February 10, 1950 in Alton the son of Maurice G. and Imogene (Hochstuhl) Walter. He retired in 2013 as a strength engineer with Boeing Company in St. Louis. He is survived by his mother; Imogene Walter of Godfrey, Colleen (McCormick) Walter...
Stephen "Steve" Greeling Sr.
Feb 16, 2014
Dateline: Godfrey Stephen "Steve" Arthur Greeling Sr., 66, died at 10:50 p.m. Sunday, February 16, 2014 surrounded by family at his home in Godfrey. Born April 25, 1947 in Alton, he was the son of Madelon (Shepard) Greeling of Godfrey and the late George E. Greeling. He retired in 2003 after 38 years of service as a central office technician...
Detlef Phillip Erdel
Feb 15, 2014
Dateline: Fayetteville, Arkansas Detlef Phillip Erdel, 53, formerly of Alton, IL died at his residence in Fayetteville, Arkansas. Born May 25, 1960 in Germany. He was the son of Lawrence Vincent & Margaret (Erdel) Cuthbertson. Detlef served in the U.S. Army as a young adult. Shortly after, he ran a successful flooring business for a number of years. Most recently...
Raymond Herrin
Feb 15, 2014
Raymond R. Herrin Sr., 74, died at 4:42 a.m. Saturday, February 15, 2014 at St. Anthony's Health Center in Alton. He was born May 11, 1939 in Detroit, IL the son of the late Alva Logan and Julia (Robinson) Herrin and his step mother; Evelyn (Douglas). He owned and operated Herrin Construction for over 50 years. He also owned and...
Gerald L. Bachman
Feb 15, 2014
Gerald L. (Jerry) Bachman, Ph.D., 81, passed away at his home in Des Peres, MO at 3:36 a.m. on Saturday, February 15, 2014 after a year-long battle with bladder cancer. He was born October 6, 1932 in Alton, IL the son of the late Henry and Birdie (Brueggman) Bachman. Jerry was raised on a farm in Godfrey, IL. He graduated...
Roy Dale Ferguson
Feb 14, 2014
Roy Dale Ferguson, 83, died at 4:53 p.m. on Friday, February 14, 2014 at Blu-Fountain Manor in Godfrey. He was born December 17, 1930 in Moose Lake, Minnesota the son of the late Bertha (Probst) Ferguson. He was a platoon sergeant in the Army during the Korean War. He retired from Illinois Bell as a lineman and foreman. He went...
Bessie E. Baker
Feb 12, 2014
Dateline: Godfrey Bessie E. Baker, 89, died at 11:15 p.m. Wednesday, February 12, 2014 at St. Anthony's Health Center in Alton. Born January 24, 1925 in Hardin, IL she was the daughter of the late Herman and Rose (DeMoss) Beer. She was a 50 year member of the North Alton Southern Baptist Church where she worked as a secretary and...
Edward "Ed" Meyer
Feb 12, 2014
Dateline: Godfrey Edward "Ed" Meyer, 55, died at 5:08 p.m. Wednesday, February 12, 2014 at Alton Memorial Hospital. Born May 16, 1958 in Alton, he was the son of William Meyer of Godfrey and the late Darlene (Dewanz) Meyer. He was a Captain with American Commercial Barge Line for 16 years. After retiring from ACBL he became owner/operator of Clay...
Raymond "Buddy" Chambers
Feb 12, 2014
Dateline: Godfrey Raymond "Buddy" Chambers, 55, died at 12:52 p.m. Wednesday, February 12, 2014 at Robings Manor in Brighton. Born November 28, 1958 in Alton, he was the son of Raymond and Katherine (McFarland) Chambers. Buddy was loved by family and many friends. He brought much joy to everyone. He is survived by six sisters, Joeanna Campion (Bob) of Godfrey,...
Wilma L. Koenig
Feb 8, 2014
Dateline: Alton Wilma L. Koenig, 80, died at 12:06 a.m. Saturday, February 8, 2014 at Alton Memorial Hospital. Born September 30, 1933 in Bowen, IL, she was the daughter of Albert U. and Vinda (Akers) Bruns. She was a member of the Evangelical United Church of Christ of Godfrey and enjoyed spending time with family and friends. On July 5,...
Mervin "Bud" Lohr
Feb 4, 2014
Dateline: Brighton Mervin L. "Bud" Lohr, 82, died at 8:45 a.m. Tuesday, February 4, 2014 at his home in the presence of his family. Born October 30, 1931 in Godfrey, he was the son of Clarence "Ted" and Ellen La'Setta (Waters) Lohr. Mr. Lohr served in the U.S. Army in Germany and was a member of the VFW Post 1308,...
Sophia B. Ives
Feb 2, 2014
Dateline: Godfrey Sophia B. Ives, 93, passed away at 2:26 p.m. Sunday, February 2, 2014 at her home surrounded by family. Born July 9, 1920 in New Haven, IL, she was the daughter of Raymond E. and Muriel G. (Johnson) Acord. She was a longtime member of Heartland Baptist Church in Alton where she taught Sunday school for 54 years....
Leola "Lee" Carter
Jan 26, 2014
Dateline: Godfrey Leola "Lee" Mary Carter, 83, died at 3:50 a.m. Sunday, January 26, 2014 at Alton Memorial Hospital. Born January 12, 1931 in Brussels, IL, she was the daughter of Leo and Mary Bopp. On July 30, 1949 she married Robert "Bob" Bruce Carter Sr. Mrs. Carter was a member of the Upper Alton Baptist Church. She had been...
Loyal "Bud" Case
Jan 25, 2014
Dateline: Alton Loyal M. "Bud" Case, 91, died at 3:12 p.m. Saturday, January 25, 2014 at Rosewood Care Center in Alton. Born April 21, 1922 in Detroit, MI, he was the son of Loyal W. Case Sr. and Helen M. (Auno) Case. He served in the U.S. Navy during WWII and was a member of the VFW Post 1308 in...
Gary I. Edwards
Jan 24, 2014
Dateline: Godfrey Gary I. Edwards, 76 of Godfrey died at 11:56 PM on Friday, January 24, 2014 at Alton Memorial Hospital. He was born August 15, 1937 in Alton the son of the late James I. and Louise (Jansen) Edwards. Gary retired from the U.S. Air Force in 1981 after 26 years and was a veteran of the Vietnam War....
Donald Wayne Schlueter
Jan 21, 2014
Dateline: Ballwin, MO Donald Wayne Schlueter, 86, formerly of Godfrey, passed away Tuesday, January 21, 2014 at his daughter's home in Ballwin, MO. Born December 6, 1927 in Alton, he was the son of Fred F. and Iva J. (Bishop) Schlueter. Mr. Schlueter served in the U.S. Navy from April 16, 1946 until January 23, 1948. He had a passion...
Katherine Alice Mathes
Jan 19, 2014
Dateline: Alton Katherine Alice Mathes, 78, devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and sister, passed away at 5:25 a.m. Sunday, January 19, 2014 at her home in Alton. Born December 15, 1925 in Oxford, Florida, she was the daughter of the late William Earl and Iva Mae (Nichols) Talbott. Katherine was an avid reader and loved to vacation in Florida with her...
William C. Hardiniii
Jan 18, 2014
William C. "Bill" Hardin III, 76, of Alton died at 2:15 p.m. on Saturday, January 18, 2014 at Alton Memorial Hospital. He was born August 4, 1937 in Alton the son of the late W. Clark Hardin II and Bernadine L. (Lister) Hardin. He was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in Godfrey. Bill...
Betty L Hoering
Jan 18, 2014
Betty L. Hoering, 92, died at 10:10 p.m. on Saturday, January 18, 2014 at Rosewood Care Center. She was born December 2, 1921 in Springfield, IL the daughter of the late Blase and Teresa (Miller) Lizza. She was a member of St. Ambrose Catholic Church in Godfrey. She was well known for her baking especially for her cookies. Betty retired...
