Barbara Lee Cope
Nov 7, 2013
Dateline: Alton Barbara Lee Cope, 80, went home to be with the Lord at 2:05 a.m. Thursday, November 7, 2013 at Rosewood Care Center in Alton. Born April 12, 1933 in Alton, she was the daughter of James Henry and Irene Marylin (Hunt) Adams. She was a member of the East Alton Assembly of God Church and worked for the...
Dennis Lee Weeks
Nov 7, 2013
Dateline: Bethalto Dennis Lee Weeks, 65, died at8:50 p.m. Thursday, November 7, 2013 at his brother's home in Godfrey. Born December 25, 1947 in Delano, CA, he was the son of James and Fay Dell (Lindsey) Weeks Jr. Mr. Weeks served in the U.S. Air Force. He worked as a systems analyst for forty years. Surviving is a daughter, Ilafaye...
Edward D. Douglas
Nov 5, 2013
Dateline: Godfrey Edward D. Douglas Jr., 64, died at 11:42 p.m. Tuesday, November 5, 2013 with family by his side. He was born November 25, 1948 to Edward D. Douglas Sr. and Helen Marie (Terpening) Douglas. Heaven's door opened and he heard the voice of our Lord. God invited him in. He put down his armor for his battle was...
Roland Lee Smith
Nov 4, 2013
Dateline: Cahokia Roland Lee Smith, 60, died at 8:28 p.m. Monday, November 4, 2013 at Touchette Regional Hospital in Centreville. Born December 2, 1952 in Wood River, he was the son of the late Leonard "Leo" Smith and Regina (Clymer) Smith Martin. Mr. Smith served in the U.S. Army and retired in 2008 as a machinist from the Olin Corporation....
Bert W. Darr
Nov 3, 2013
Dateline: Godfrey Bert W. Darr, 88, died at 7:32 a.m. Sunday, November 3, 2013 at his home in Godfrey. Born February 12, 1925 in Alton, he was the son of Orville J. and Margaret J. (Elfgen) Darr. Mr. Darr was a member of the Illinois National Guard and St. Ambrose Catholic Church in Godfrey. He retired from Amoco Oil Company...
Leora "Sis" Bradley
Nov 2, 2013
Dateline: Godfrey Leora S. "Sis" Bradley, 90, died at 7:45 p.m. Saturday, November 2, 2013 at St. Anthony's Hospital in Alton. Born February 15, 1923, she was the daughter of Lindsay and Bertha (Brookman) Maynard. Mrs. Bradley was a homemaker and a longtime, active member of the North Alton Southern Baptist Church. On December 24, 1940 she married John A....
Virginia Baahlmann
Nov 1, 2013
Virginia "Ginny" Gangloff Baahlmann, 83, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 1, 2013 at her home with her family at her side. She was born April 10, 1930 in St. Louis, MO the daughter of the late Roy and Viola (Boice) Gangloff. Ginny loved to golf and played for many years as a member of Lockhaven Country club with her...
Henry E. Vize
Nov 1, 2013
Dateline: Alton Henry E. Vize, 96, died at 7:40 p.m. Friday, November 1, 2013 at Eunice Smith Nursing Home in Alton. Born October 17, 1917 in St. Louis, MO, he was the son of Walter and Mary Elizabeth Vize. He graduated from Marquette Catholic High School in 1936 and was a member of St. Matthew's Catholic Church in Alton and...
Frank C. Goss
Oct 31, 2013
Dateline: Cape Coral, Florida Frank Clinton Goss, 86, went to be with the Lord, Thursday, Oct 31, 2013 at his home in Cape Coral, Florida. Frank was born August 19, 1927 in Alton, Illinois, the son of Clyde & Myrtle [McGarvey] Goss. He graduated from Central Bible Institute in 1948, having been one of the first recipients to receive a...
Peggy L. Wooff
Oct 30, 2013
Dateline: Godfrey, IL Peggy L. Wooff, 74, died at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, October 30, 2013 at her home in Godfrey. Born March 1, 1939 in Gould, OK, she was the daughter of Opal (Pittman) Woodman of St. Charles, IL and the late James Woodman. She worked as a nurse's aide for Villa Rose and Alton Memorial Hospital. On December 28,...
Barbara Sue Berghoff
Oct 26, 2013
Dateline: Holiday Shores Barbara Sue Anderson Berghoff, 66, died unexpectedly at 6:15 a.m. Saturday, October 26, 2013 at The Villages Regional Hospital in Lady Lake, Florida. Born January 3, 1947 in Alton, she was the daughter of Carl and Virginia (Wenzel) Anderson. She graduated from East Alton-Wood River High School in 1965. She received an Associate's Degree in Science in...
Eric M. Warmack
Oct 24, 2013
Dateline: Alton Eric M. Warmack, 30, died Thursday, October 24, 2013 at his home in Alton. Born May 3, 1983 in Baytown, Texas he was the son of Richard and Mary Ann (Patterson) Warmack of Alton. He worked for Painters District Council 58. Eric enjoyed playing guitar and spending time with his children. Along with his parents he is survived...
Pauline A. Brecht
Oct 19, 2013
Dateline: Godfrey Pauline A. Brecht, age 90, passed away Saturday, October 19, 2013 at 6:17 PM at Highland Healthcare Center in Highland, IL. Born October 17, 1923 in Godfrey, she was the daughter of August and Louise Brecht. Miss Brecht was the secretary to the president of the Olin Corporation and owned her own court stenographer business. She was an...
Thomas E. Springman
Oct 14, 2013
Dateline: Brighton Thomas E. Springman, 82, died at 2:03 p.m. Monday, October 14, 2013 at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis. Born September 5, 1931 at St. Joseph's Hospital in Alton, he was the son of John J. and Marie (Woods) Springman. He graduated from Marquette High School in 1950 and served in the U.S. Army from 1952-1954. On November 20,...
Doris E. Smith
Oct 14, 2013
Dateline: Alton Doris E. Smith, 82, died at 11:43 a.m. Monday, October 14, 2013 at her home. Born March 16, 1931 in Alton, she was the daughter of the late Dean and Edith (Spiess) Smith. Doris worked for Owens-Illinois Glass, Monticello College, St. Joseph Hospital, and retired from St. Anthony's Health Center. She was a life-long member of SS Peter...
Betty Jane Grove
Oct 13, 2013
Dateline: Alton Betty Jane Grove, 89, died at 3:40 p.m. Sunday, October 13, 2013 at Rosewood Care Center in Alton. Betty was born with her twin brother, Bill, on August 27, 1924 in Alton, the daughter of the late Joseph and Bessie Lee (Culp) Griesbaum. She attended Alton High School and went on to work for Shell Oil Company and...
Cinnamon Dawn Longnecker
Oct 11, 2013
Dateline: Canyon Country, CA Cinnamon Dawn Longnecker, 45, went to heaven at 7:17 a.m., Friday, October 11, 2013 at Holy Cross Mission Hills Hospital with family by her side. Cinnamon was born on August 14, 1968 in Toledo, OH. She was the daughter of the late Carl Edward Longnecker and Connie Jo (Miller) Jolley. Cinnamon grew up in Palatine, IL,...
Kathryn "Katie" Weiss
Oct 6, 2013
Dateline: Alton Kathryn Ann "Katie" Weiss, 63, died Sunday, October 6, 2013 at her home in Alton. Born August 29, 1950, she was the daughter of the late Arthur and Evelyn (Skaer) Weiss. Katie was a member of the College Avenue Presbyterian Church in Alton. Surviving are a brother, Jim Weiss (Sharon), nephews, Michael and Adam, an aunt, Marjorie Skaer,...
Emma "Kitty" Holt
Oct 5, 2013
Emma K. "Kitty" Holt, 89, died at 5:27 p.m. Saturday October 5, 2013 at her home in Godfrey. Born February 21, 1924 in Nilwood, IL, she was the daughter of the late Clarence E. and Bessie Bell (Boston) Sharp. Mrs. Holt was a member of the Godfrey Congregational Church and a former member of the Women's Auxiliary at Owens-Illinois. She...
Gary Allen Peuterbaugh
Oct 1, 2013
Dateline: Alton Gary Allen Peuterbaugh, 72, died at 3:45 p.m. Tuesday, October 1, 2013 at his home in Alton. Born July 10, 1941 in Mozier, IL, he was the son of Allen and Thelma (Clendenny) Peuterbaugh. He owned and operated Gary's Barber Shop in Alton for 50 years. Gary was a past member of Alton Optimist Club. He enjoyed doing...
