Robert C. Spillman
Jun 11, 2013
Dateline: Godfrey Robert C. Spillman, 89, passed away at 10:15 p.m. Tuesday, June 11, 2013 at his home in Godfrey. Born October 26, 1923 in Mulberry Grove, IL, he was the son of Clarence Carson and Mildred (McVey) Spillman. Bob graduated from Alton High School in 1942. Upon graduation he entered the U.S. Navy in September of that year and...
William "Bill" Winkler
Jun 10, 2013
Dateline: Alton William "Bill" Cleo Winkler, 91, passed away peacefully on June 10, 2013, in his home, with his loving wife of 61 years, Margie Winkler, by his side. Bill is survived by his wife, Margie Winkler, a sister, and numerous nieces and nephews. Bill is also survived by very close friends, who each consider themselves part of the Winkler...
Verbalee Buchanan
Jun 8, 2013
Verbalee "Scotty" Buchanan, 87, died at 3:37 a.m. on Saturday, June 8, 2013 at VIP Manor Nursing Home in Wood River. She was born April 8, 1926 in Oran, MO the daughter of the late John and Ethel (Simmons) Scott. She worked in the corrugated Department for Owens IL Glass Company for many years. On January 25, 1951 she married...
Charles Edward Woods
Jun 7, 2013
Charles Edward "Woody" Woods, 79, passed away peacefully with his family by his side Friday, June 7, 2013. He was born January 2, 1934 in Alton the son of the late Leo B. and Helen S. (Shrigley) Woods. He owned and operated Woody's Standard station in North Alton. He retired as an assistant Chief with the Godfrey Fire Department after...
Phyllis A. Dial
Jun 3, 2013
Phyllis A. Dial, 76, was called home at 6:00 a.m. on Monday, June 3, 2013 at St. Anthony's Heath Center in Alton. She was born August 25, 1936 in Fidelity, IL the daughter of the late Harry and Myrtle Mae (Plato) Milner. She was retired from Mead Packaging in Godfrey where she worked in quality control. She enjoyed raising her...
George R. Searles Jr.
Jun 2, 2013
George Searles Jr., died at 6:45 p.m. on Sunday, June 2, 2013 at Eunice Smith Nursing Home in Alton after a brief Illness. He was born June 18, 1925 in Alton, the son of the late George R. and Cora Elizabeth (Pittman) Searles Sr. On October 7, 1950 in Alton he married Margery Jean Seik and she preceded him in...
Edward D. Douglas Sr.
Jun 1, 2013
Edward D. Douglas Sr., 84, died at 11:30 p.m. on Saturday, June 1, 2013 at his residence. He was born February 21, 1929 in Rosebud, MO, the son of the late Lew and Nancy (Garrett) Douglas. He retired as a welder in 1991 from Mississippi Lime Company in Alton. He was a volunteer fireman in Godfrey for many years. He...
Jerry R. Weigel
Jun 1, 2013
Dateline: Godfrey Jerry R. Weigel, 70, died at 3:33 p.m. Saturday, June 1, 2013 at Rosewood Care Center in Alton. Born April 24, 1943 in Delhi, he was the son of Robert and Dorothy (Chappell) Weigel. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps and retired as a mold maker from Owens Illinois Glass in Alton. Surviving are numerous nieces and...
Charline E. Bohart
May 26, 2013
Dateline: Godfrey Charline E. Bohart, 82, died at 9:50 p.m. Sunday, May 26, 2013 at Christian Hospital in St. Louis, MO. Born December 28, 1930 in Sorento, IL, she was the daughter of Charles "Chuck" and Juanita (Miller) Price. On April 3, 1948 she married Robert L. Bohart in Hot Springs, AK. He survives. She retired from Bohart's Beauty Salon...
Leroy Henry Marsch
May 26, 2013
Dateline: Alton LeRoy H. Marsch, 90, died at 3:50 p.m. Sunday, May 26, 2013 at Eunice Smith Nursing Home in Alton. Born March 11, 1923 in Jefferson City, MO, he was the son of August F. Marsch Sr. and Alma (Hans) Marsch. He served in the U.S. Air Force during WWII. He was a member of the College Avenue Presbyterian...
Gaudelia Maria
May 23, 2013
Dateline: Alton Gaudelia M. O. "Della" Gallup, 90, died at 9:07 p.m. Thursday, May 23, 2013 at her daughter's home in Alton. Born September 29, 1922 in Santa Punta, Manila, Philippines, she was the daughter of Marcelino and Petrana (Del Rosario) Obrero. She retired from the Olin Corporation after 26 years of service. She was a member of SS Peter...
Caroline Korilko
May 20, 2013
Caroline Korilko, 96, passed away at 6:00 p.m. on Monday, May 20, 2013 at St. Clare's Hospital in Alton. She was born March 6, 1917 in Granite City, IL, the daughter of Louis and Lydia (Vargo) Kocsis. On May 6, 1939 she married her husband, John Korilko. He preceded her in death on October 28, 1991 after 52 years of...
Paul J. Springer Sr.
May 19, 2013
Dateline: Brighton Paul J. Springer Sr., 78, went home to be with his Lord and Savior at 4:30 p.m. Sunday, May 19, 2013 at home with family by his side. He was born in West Alton, MO at home on June 27, 1934, the son of the late Reverend Joseph and Mamie (Malson) Springer. He was one of thirteen children....
Rosemary Jacobson
May 18, 2013
Dateline: Alton Rosemary Jacobson, 88, died at 4:03 p.m. Saturday, May 18, 2013 at Alton Memorial Hospital. Born December 29, 1924 in Alton, she was the daughter of Patrick and Eva (Douglas) Hendy. She was a member for over 50 years of the Berean Bible church where she taught Sunday school for over 40 years and was currently a member...
Robert E. Madison
May 18, 2013
Dateline: Alton Robert E. Madison Sr., 83, died at 7:14 a.m. Saturday, May 18, 2013 at St. Anthony's Hospital in Alton. Born March 10, 1930 in Louisiana, MO, he was the son of the late Joseph M. Madison and Mary (Davis) Moore. He retired after several years as superintendent of Fairmount Addition. On October 14, 1950 he married the former...
Marylin Mchatton Ward
May 17, 2013
Marylin McHatton Ward, 68, died at 1:26 a.m. On Friday, May 17, 2013 at her residence. She was born November 12, 1944 in Alton the daughter of the late Vincent and Theron (Knight) McHatton. She retired after 36 years as activity therapist for the Alton State Hospital. She was a member of Word and Sprit Church in Alton. On November...
Ruby Mae Clark
May 13, 2013
Dateline: Alton Ruby Mae Clark, 78, died at 11:05 a.m. Monday, May 13, 2013 at her home in Alton. Born November 14, 1934 in Webster County, Mississippi, she was the daughter of Delbert and Lura (Marter) Brown. She married Bruce Clark on February 3, 1956 in Holly Springs, MS. He preceded her in death in 2005. Surviving are three daughters,...
Thomas D. Young
May 13, 2013
Dateline: Alton Thomas D. "Dave" Young, 63, died at 12:00 noon Monday, May 13, 2013 at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, MO. Born March 6, 1950 in Alton he was the son of the late Thomas D. and Kathryn (Gilmore) Young Sr. Mr. Young served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. He was a member of St. Mary's...
Delia Elizabeth Fader
May 12, 2013
Dateline: Alton Delia Elizabeth Fader, 10, died at 11:23 a.m. Sunday, May 12, 2013 at Children's Hospital in St. Louis, MO after her courageous 11 month battle with Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma. Born April 27, 2003 in St. Louis, MO, she was the daughter of Scott A. and Jamie M. (Wagner) Fader of Alton. Along with her parents she is survived by...
Terry Lynwood Shultis
May 9, 2013
Dateline: Alton Terry Lynwood Shultis, 77, passed away at 7:15 PM, Thursday, May 9, 2013 at Relais Bonne Eau in Edwardsville. Born at home in Mason, Michigan, he was the son of Harry L. and Ruth M. Shultis. He is survived by his wife, Patricia Klont Shultis, the woman he loved above all else for his entire adult life; a...
