Erma J Krotz
Jun 8, 2012
Dateline: Godfrey Erma J. Krotz., 94, died at 5:22 a.m. Wednesday, June 8, 2012 with her family by her side at St. Anthony's Health Center. Born November 21, 1917 in McLeansboro, IL . She was the daughter of the late George and Cora(Dial)Nalley. On April 21, 1938 in St. Louis she married Leonard Krotz. He preceded her in death in...
Charles Byron Stuart
Jun 4, 2012
Dateline: Alton Charles Byron Stuart, 84, died at 5:50 p.m. Monday, June 4, 2012 at his home in Alton. Born September 14, 1927 in North Lubec, Maine, he was the son of Emery and Elizabeth (Kelley) Stuart. He was in the U.S. Army 3rd Armored Division and served two tours of duty in Vietnam. He taught electronics in the Army...
Lawrence O. Gosch
Jun 3, 2012
Dateline: Bunker Hill Lawrence O. Gosch of Bunker Hill passed away at 2:00 p.m., June 3, 2012. He was born August 30, 1925, the son of the late Otto and Lena Gosch. He was the youngest of five siblings. He married Virginia Jarmin on June 8, 1947. He was an officer in the U. S. Navy, serving during WWII. After...
Richard H. Parker
May 30, 2012
Dateline: Alton Richard H. Parker, 86, died at 7:40 a.m. Wednesday, May 30, 2012 at Alton Memorial Hospital. Born August 13, 1925 in Chicago, he was the son of Herbert V. and Gladys (Johnson) Short Parker. He served in the U.S. Navy during WWII and was a member of the Evangelical United Church of Christ. He retired as a baker...
John D. Erthal
May 29, 2012
Dateline: Godfrey John D. Erthal, 73, died at 5:22 p.m. Tuesday, May 29, 2012 at St. Anthony's Hospital, with family by his side, after a short illness. Born October 24, 1938 in Alton, he was the son of Albert and Ruth (Heiens) Erthal. He served in the U.S. Army for three years in France as an M.P. He thoroughly enjoyed...
Stephanie D. Manson
May 28, 2012
Stephanie D. Manson, 61, died at 3:16 p.m. Monday, May 28, 2012 at St. Anthony's Hospital. Born September 11, 1950, she was the daughter of William Earl and Phyllis (Eaton) Fulks. She most recently worked for The Alton Telegraph but had a long career with the State of Maine. Surviving is her mother, two daughters, Alia Smith of Downingtown, PA...
Milton "Pee Wee" Simpson Jr.
May 24, 2012
Dateline: Godfrey Milton "Pee Wee" Simpson Jr., 66, of Godfrey, died peacefully at home on May 24, 2012 at 12:20 p.m. Milton was born March 18, 1946, in St. Louis, MO, the son of Milton Sr. and Mildred (Roth) Simpson. He married Jeanette "Jeanie" Russell on June 19, 1965. He graduated from Civic Memorial High School. After graduation, he went...
Thomas E. Ditterline
May 23, 2012
Dateline: Godfrey Thomas E. Ditterline, 84, died at 10:35 a.m. Wednesday, May 23, 2012 at Jerseyville Manor in Jerseyville. Born January 9, 1928 in St. Louis, MO, he was the son of Leslie C. and May L. (Swanson) Ditterline. Thomas enlisted in the Army, January 9, 1946 on his 18th birthday. He became a Medic in the Army Air Corps,...
Martha J. Kelly
May 22, 2012
Dateline: Alton Martha J. Kelly, 87, died at 2:40 p.m. Tuesday, May 22, 2012 at Alton Rehabilitation Center. Born June 13, 1924 in Ridgeway, IL, she was the daughter of Otis and Emily (Moye) Smith. She retired as manager of the cafeteria at Horace Mann School and was a member of Calvary Baptist Church in Alton. On October 19, 1941...
William "Bill" Enos
May 20, 2012
Dateline: Alton William "Bill" Enos, 81, passed away at 2:26 p.m. Sunday, May 20, 2012 at Alton Memorial Hospital. Born September 23, 1930 in Alton, he was the son of Ellison and Edith (Challacombe) Enos. Bill served his country and was so proud of being able to from 1950-1955. He was in the Navy and was a Korean War Veteran....
Nonie "Lanie" Reed
May 19, 2012
Dateline: Alton Nonie "Lanie" Reed, 57, died at 8:52 p.m. Saturday, May 19, 2012 at her home in Alton. Born July 24, 1954 in Alton, she was the daughter of John and Kathlyn (Calvey) Lewis. She married Phil Reed and he survives. She also leaves to cherish her memory one of the best brothers in the world, Tim Lewis of...
Margarette Keller Sparks
May 17, 2012
Dateline: Alton Margarette Keller Sparks, 57, died at 1:53 a.m. Thursday, May 17, 2012 at her home. Born January 31, 1955 in East St. Louis, IL, she was the daughter of Erwin and Bonnie (Brooks) Keller. She was a homemaker. On August 6, 2010 she married Steven Sparks in Edwardsville. He survives. Also surviving are two brothers, Erwin "Louis" Keller...
Angie Mcowan
May 14, 2012
Dateline: Alton D. Angie McOwan, 45, died at 3:30 p.m. Monday, May 14, 2012 at her home. Born May 24, 1966 in Litchfield, IL, she was the daughter of Guy and Delores (Throne) Schuetz of Bunker Hill. Angie graduated from Bunker Hill High School in 1985. She enjoyed sports and played softball and volleyball for years. She was captain of...
James R. Watson
May 13, 2012
Dateline: Alton James R. Watson, 99, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, May 13, 2012, at Rosewood Care in Swansea. James was born in Owensboro, KY on Oct. 31, 1912, the son of the late Lonus and Annie (Jenkins) Watson. He was married to Gwendolyn Blazier on June 21, 1934. She survives. He worked at the Shell Oil...
Myra L. Anderson
May 11, 2012
Myra L. Anderson, 88, died Friday, May 11, 2012 in Northville, Michigan. Born March 7, 1924 in Philadelphia, PA, she was the daughter of Carey and Katherine (Barclay) Wright. She was a substitute teacher for the Alton School District and later became a teacher assistant in the St. Louis County Special School District. She was a member of the Upper...
Ada E. Koehne
May 8, 2012
Dateline: Alton Ada E. Koehne, 87, died at 4:15 p.m. Tuesday, May 8, 2012 surrounded by her family. She was born on November 14, 1924, the daughter of Joseph Proctor and Roena Wiser Proctor, and was raised in Carlinville, IL. She married William P. Koehne on January 9, 1943 in St. Louis. He preceded her in death on June 18,...
Norma Jean Harris
May 7, 2012
Dateline: Petersburg Norma Jean Harris, 77, died at 9:23 p.m. Monday, May 7, 2012 at Memorial Medical Center in Springfield, IL. She was a resident of Sunny Acres Nursing Home in Petersburg, IL. Born June 18, 1934 in Alton, she was the daughter of Joseph Wilson and Gladys Mamie (Darnell) Harris. Miss Harris graduated from Blackburn College and went on...
Evelyn Elizabeth Haufe
May 7, 2012
Dateline: Alton Evelyn Elizabeth Haufe, 87, died at 7:55 p.m. Monday, May 7, 2012 at Gateway Regional Medical Center in Granite City. Born September 10, 1924 in Woodburn, IL, she was the daughter of George and Elsie (Heal) Thomas. She was a self-employed housekeeper working in various homes and was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church in Alton. In...
Malcolm C. Fickle
May 2, 2012
Dateline: Godfrey Malcolm C. Fickle, 68, died at 9:13 p.m. Wednesday, May 2, 2012 at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, MO. Born January 27, 1944 in Hot Springs, Arkansas, he was the son of Wilton C. and Robie J. (Cearley) Fickle. He was a mold maker at Owens Illinois in Alton for 11 years and then an all around Machinist...
Arthur Glenn Wintjen
May 1, 2012
Dateline: Godfrey Arthur Glenn Wintjen, 84, died at 12:15 a.m. Tuesday, May 1, 2012 at his home. Born January 25, 1928 in Pleasant Hill, IL, he was the son of Arthur Wintjen and Oma (Smith) Summers. He served in the U.S. Army during WWII and Korea and retired from S.I.U.E. as an operating engineer. On May 24, 1952 he married...
