Dale B. Conner
Aug 19, 2012
Dateline: Alton Dale B. Conner, 81, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, while watching his beloved St. Louis Cardinals, at 3:22 p.m. Sunday, August 19, 2012. Born October 17, 1930 in Alton, he was the son of George W. and Beulah B. (Bowman) Conner. He served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean Conflict on the U.S.S. Philippine Sea....
Denise Renee Wickham
Aug 17, 2012
Denise Renee Wickham, 51, died at 8:00 p.m. Friday, August 17, 2012 at St. Louis University Hospital. She was born April 24, 1961 in Alton the daughter of the late Edward W. and Virginia (McReynolds) Hatten. She was a member of Cherry Street Baptist Church. In 1989 she married Richard Wickham and he survives. Also surviving are two daughters: Stephanie...
Everett Allen Phillips
Aug 16, 2012
Dateline: Alton Everett Allen Phillips, 92, died at 11:22 a.m. Thursday, August 16, 2012 at Jersey Nursing & Rehab. in Jerseyville. Born June 16, 1920 in Berdan, IL, he was the son of Herman and Laura (Book) Phillips. He served in the U.S. Air Force during WWII. He retired from Olin Brass as a mold tender in 1982 after 42...
Donna Jean Schoondyke
Aug 15, 2012
Dateline: Jerseyville Donna Jean Schoondyke, 66, died at 3:30 a.m. Wednesday, August 15, 2012 at Alton Memorial Hospital. Born January 1, 1946 in Alton, she was the daughter of Everett Leroy and Betty (Baker) Austin Sr. She was a member of the Church of The Nazarene in Godfrey, enjoyed collecting dolls and liked to help people. She was a C.N.A....
Francis Darr Jr.
Aug 12, 2012
Dateline: Godfrey Francis Darr Jr., 84, died at 1:30 p.m. Sunday, August 12, 2012 at Robings Manor in Brighton. Born July 7, 1928 in Jersey County, he was the son of Francis and Ethel (Winters) Darr Sr. On August 8, 1948 in Alton, he married Gail Glenn. She survives. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict. He...
Lenora Pauline Aughenbaugh
Aug 12, 2012
Lenora Pauline Aughenbaugh, 97, died at 2:55 p.m. on Sunday, August 12, 2012 at Cobden Rehab and Nursing in Cobden, IL. She was born march 15, 1915 in Alton the daughter of the late Earl E. and Bertha (Lamparter) Hamilton. In 1932 she married Raymond Aughenbaugh and he preceded her in death on June 27, 2002. She is survived by...
Craig T. Chapman
Aug 4, 2012
Dateline: Godfrey Craig T. Chapman, 75, died at 7:45 p.m. Saturday, August 4, 2012 at Eunice Smith Nursing Home in Alton. Born June 14, 1937 in Rumford, Maine, he was the son of Floyd T. and Catherine B. (Clunie) Chapman. Craig was very active in high school music clubs and sports. He especially enjoyed the marching band. Craig attained his...
Billie Joe Galliher
Jul 31, 2012
Dateline: Alton Billie Joe Galliher, 76, died at 1:13 p.m. Tuesday, July 31, 2012 at Alton Memorial Hospital. Born April 2, 1936 in Marion, IL, he was the son Wilson and Lillian Galliher. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps and retired as a rigger from Laclede Steel after 31 years of service. He enjoyed gardening. Surviving are six children,...
Kc J. Kraisser
Jul 29, 2012
Dateline: Godfrey KC J. Kraisser, 32, died at 7:30 p.m. Sunday, July 29, 2012 at his home in Godfrey. Born January 23, 1980 in Clinton, IL, he was the son of Raymond and Irene (Bieser) Kraisser of Burlington, Iowa. He owned and operated Kraisser Construction. He was a member of St. Ambrose Catholic Church in Godfrey and loved to fish....
Sharon E. Watson
Jul 27, 2012
Dateline: Alton Sharon E. Watson, 70, died at 11:09 p.m. Friday, July 27, 2012 at Alton Rehab. & Nursing. Born August 7, 1941 in Carrollton, IL, she was the daughter of Roy and Dorothy Fay (Admire) Cummins. She was a homemaker and enjoyed reading. Surviving are two daughters, Terri Watson of Godfrey, and Angela Watson of Alton, one son, Tim...
Darman Verdell Owens
Jul 27, 2012
Dateline: Godfrey Darman Verdell Owens, 82, died at 9:33 p.m. Friday, July 27, 2012 at his home in Godfrey. Born June 5, 1930 in Zalma, Missouri, he was the son of Irvin and Pearl (Herrell) Owens. Verdell worked at Owens Illinois in Alton for 37 years as a specialist in the forming department. He enjoyed fishing, baseball, and reading, and...
Ann Kenney
Jul 26, 2012
Mildred "Ann" Kenney, 70, died at 7:11 a.m. Thursday, July 26, 2012 at St. Anthony's Hospital in Alton. Born July 6, 1942 in Fairmont, West Virginia, she was the daughter of Virgil and Violet (Marston) McBride. She was a secretary for Southern Illinois Pathology Lab for over 20 years. On April 24, 1965 in Alton, she married Terry William Kenney....
Dale G. Dietel
Jul 23, 2012
Dateline: Godfrey Dale Gunther Dietel, 65, died at 12:14 p.m. Monday, July 23, 2012 at his home. Born June 19, 1947 in Alton, he was the son of Betty June (Mansholt) Dietel of Godfrey and the late Gunther Bruno Dietel. He served with the U.S. Army in Vietnam. He was a district manager for Central Hardware for 25 years. Along...
Lila Mae Mortland
Jul 23, 2012
Dateline: Alton Lila Mae (Franke) Mortland, 75, died at 8:30 a.m. Monday, July 23, 2012 at Eunice Smith Home in Alton. Born September 8, 1936 in Batchtown, IL, she was the daughter of Howard and Helen (Zigrang) Franke. A loving grandmother, she cared for her home and family. She enjoyed cooking, crafting, animals, music, and church. She was a member...
William "Kenny" Sutton
Jul 21, 2012
Dateline: Alton, Illinois William K. "Kenny" Sutton, 83, died at 10:40 a.m. Saturday, July 21, 2012 at the Eunice Smith Home. He was born January 29, 1929 in Pearl, IL the son of the late James W. and Eva E. (Wheeler) Sutton. He served in the US Navy during WWII. He retired in 1985 as a Captain with the Alton...
Francis F. Crivello
Jul 20, 2012
Francis F. Crivello, 96, died at 5:24 a.m. Friday, July 20, 2012 at Saint Anthony's Hospital . He was born March 4, 1916 in Alton the son of the late Michael and Mary (Caito) Crivello. He entered the U.S. Army on December 22, 1942. After basic training in Cheyenne, Wyoming, and, further training in Shenango, Pennsylvania, he went to Newport...
Gary William Stamm
Jul 18, 2012
Dateline: Elsah Gary William Stamm, 53, died at 3:51 a.m. Wednesday, July 18, 2012 at St. Anthony's Hospital in Alton. Born August 16, 1958 in Alton, he was the son of Walter William and Beverly Jane (Bremmer) Stamm Jr. He was a mechanic for Cottage Hills Auto Sales. Surviving is his fiancée, Angel Farris of Alton, a step daughter, Amber...
Donald Ash
Jul 16, 2012
Dateline: Effingham, IL Donald Edward Ash, 85, died at p.m. Monday, July 16, 2012 at St. Anthony's Memorial Hospital, in Effingham, IL. Born July 25, 1926 in Alton, he was the son of the late Lillian Amelia (Kunneman) Ash of Nameoki and the late Clyde Brice Ash of Alton. He served with the U.S. Navy in the South Pacific Theatre...
Dale Rhine
Jul 8, 2012
Dateline: Godfrey Dale Rhine, 79, died at 10:25 a.m. Sunday, July 8, 2012 at Alton Memorial Hospital. Born August 8, 1932 in Walpole, IL, he was the son of Clydus and Mamie (Cook) Rhine. He retired as chief engineer at the Alton Mental Health Center after 38 years of service. He also worked for Rolling Hills Golf Course and Fairmount...
Michael Terry Ferguson
Jul 7, 2012
Dateline: Fairbanks, Alaska Michael Terry Ferguson, 53, formerly of Alton, died unexpectedly Saturday, July 7, 2012, in a motorcycle accident, in Fairbanks, Alaska. Born June 12, 1959 in Alton, he was the son of Roy and Thelma (Stanka) Ferguson of Godfrey. He worked with his father and mother at Alton Fence and Door until he retired. He married the love...
