Mr. Kenneth R Gallup
May 12, 2025
Kenneth R. Gallup. 68 of Alton, IL passed away, Monday May 12, 2025 at Barnes Jewish Hospital, St. Louis, MO. He was born on January 9, 1957 in Alton, the son of the late Charles A. and Shirley E. (Brown) Gallup. He was retired from Pepsi Company. He was a member of the Wood River Moose Lodge 1349. He married...
Lisa A. Morkel
May 10, 2025
Lisa A. Morkel, age 58, died on Saturday, May 10, 2025 at her residence. She was born December 4, 1966 in Jacksonville, FL the daughter of the late Terry and Bernadine (Ruyle) Brawley. Lisa married Douglas J. Morkel on May 5, 1988 and he survives. Also surviving are one son; Matthew A. Morkel (Tiffany James), twin daughters; Mallory E. Randazzo...
Mrs. Thelma Marie Ferguson
May 8, 2025
Thelma Marie Ferguson, 87, passed on Thursday May 8, 2025 at Evercare of Jerseyville. Born September 12, 1937 in Alton, she was a daughter of Henry and Alma (Gueldener) Stanka. Throughout her youth, she worked for her parents at Stanka's Garage in North Alton. Sweeping the floors was the task she dreaded most and continued to mention it throughout her...
Gail Darr
May 7, 2025
Gail Darr, 96, formerly of Godfrey, died at 10:15 a.m. Wednesday, May 7, 2025 at The Grande at Chesterfield. She was born May 27, 1928 in Iowa, the daughter of the late Emery and Clara (Brown) Glenn. Gail is a member of the North Alton Southern Baptist Church and a member of the Order of Easter Star. On August 8,...
Willard Wayne Watt
May 7, 2025
Wayne Watt passed away on Wednesday, May 7, 2025 at his home in Alton. Son of the late Dewey and Myrtle (Ayres) Watt, he was born on May 25, 1944 in Alton. Wayne married Ruth (Meyer) on August 15, 1964. They were married for 60 years. Besides his wife, he is survived by a daughter, Christine (Alfredo) Martinez of Aurora,...
Edward "Ed" Lee Northcutt
May 6, 2025
Dateline: Godfrey, IL Edward "Ed" Lee Northcutt, 55, of Godfrey, Illinois, passed away on May 6, 2025. Born on September 4, 1969, in Alton, Illinois, Ed worked for many years as a union laborer with Laborers' Local 110. He had a lifelong appreciation for classic American muscle cars and the music of Elvis Presley. He is survived by his wife,...
Patrick William Trout
May 4, 2025
Patrick William trout, 63, of Alton IL, passed away, Sunday May 4th 2025 at Barnes Jewish hospital St. Louis MO. Patrick was born February 7th 1962 in AltonfoL to Ronald William Trout and Georgia Jane Trout (Weigler). Allison Delahanty., Patrick's partner of three years, was by his side. Patrick was a successful. Contractor, builder and Carpenter. Throughout his life. Patrick...
Penny Jo Bodine
May 2, 2025
Dateline: Jerseyville, IL Penny Jo Bodine, 81, died at 7:35 a.m. on Friday, May 2, 2025 at Jerseyville Manor. She was born March 7, 1944 in Gary, Indiana the daughter of the late Joseph and Esther (Hand) Losch. Penny worked for many years as a secretary with SIUE. Surviving are one daughter, Traci Bodine Walker of Edwardsville, two grandchildren, Eli...
Ronald Patrick Witcher
May 2, 2025
Dateline: Alton Ronald Patrick Witcher, 77, died at 4:40 a.m. Friday, May 2, 2025. Born June 14, 1947 in Alton, he was the son of Henry Patrick and Eva Marie (Behnen) Witcher. Mr. Witcher served in the U.S. Army. He was employed by Alton Golf Management at Rock Springs Golf Course at the time of his death. He retired in...
Mary Irene Rogers
May 2, 2025
Mary Irene (Lowe) Rogers, 97 of Springfield, Ohio passed away on May 10, 2025. She was born at home on November 12,1927 in Marion County, Illinois to the late Cecil and Agnes (Morgan) Lowe. Mary married Melvin Rogers on January 22, 1949 in East St. Louis, Illinois. She is survived by her children and their spouses; Rick and Susan Rogers...
Mary Yvonne "Voni" Hoefert
May 1, 2025
Mary Yvonne "Voni" Hoefert, 94, died with her family by her side, at 9:03 a.m. on Thursday, May 1, 2025. Born October 22, 1930, in Edwardsville, Illinois, she was the daughter of Leonard W. and Blanche (Edwards) Kesl. Voni married John Werner Hoefert on October 3, 1953. Voni's family and her Catholic faith were of the utmost importance to her....
Dale Steven Robertson
Apr 29, 2025
Dale Steven Robertson, 61, died at 1:21 a.m. Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at his home in Alton. Born May 14, 1963 in St. Louis, MO, he was the son of George Dale Robertson Sr. and Elaine (Morris) Robertson. Dale worked as a crane operator for Local 513 in St. Louis, MO. Surviving is a daughter, Jacqueline Moore of Alton, two...
Rose Marie Kochanski
Apr 25, 2025
Dateline: Grafton, IL Rose Marie Kochanski, 88, died at 1:57 p.m. on Friday, April 25, 2025 at her residence. She was born May 21, 1936 in Alton, the daughter of the late Daniel and Gertrude (Hentrich) Maher. She was a member of St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Grafton where she participated in the Alter Society. Rose worked for many years...
Alice Dolores Clayton
Apr 25, 2025
Alice D. (Meisenheimer) Clayton, 89 years old, passed away Friday, April 25, 2025, with her daughters, Daylinda and Cindy, by her side. She was the third of six children, born on August 25, 1935, to Harold and Louise (Bauer) Meisenheimer. She married Robert (Bob) G. Clayton on June 19, 1954, who preceded her in death. Alice was a dedicated wife...
Clayton Wesley Sitzes Jr.
Apr 24, 2025
With the heaviest of hearts, on April 24, 2025 our beloved son, Clayton Wesley Sitzes Junior, embarked on his magnificent journey to eternal rest in the halls of Valhalla, where love and joy await. Clayton is the precious son of Clayton Wesley Sitzes Senior and Brittney Michelle Yotter. He was a highly anticipated addition to our loving family, and his...
Ronald K. Wolff
Apr 24, 2025
Ronald K. Wolff, 83, died at 8:50 p.m. Thursday, April 24, 2025 at John Cochran VA Hospital in St. Louis, MO. Born November 7, 1941 in Alton, he was the son of Kenneth C. and Maude E. (Ahrens) Wolff. Ron served in the U.S. Air Force and was a member of Parkside Presbyterian Church. He loved fishing and deer hunting...
Pope Francis
Apr 21, 2025
Following the death of Pope Francis on April 21, 2025, please join Gent Funeral Home in honoring him. During this time of mourning until the Pope's final disposition, Gent Funeral Home will be providing a register book for the community to sign. This register book will be sent to the Vatican after the funeral and ceremonies are complete.
Kevin Gerard Mchatton
Apr 21, 2025
Kevin Gerard McHatton, 69, died at 9:06 p.m. Monday, April 21, 2025 at Alton Memorial Hospital. Born April 1, 1956 in Alton, he was the son of Carol A. (Galligos) McHatton of East Alton, IL and the late Richard Vincent McHatton. Mr. McHatton retired in 2017 as a supervisor for Olin after 42 years of service. On September 10, 1988...
Lavern Paul "Vern" Kinder
Apr 19, 2025
Lavern "Vern" Paul Kinder, 87, died at 3:03 p.m. Saturday, April 19, 2025 at Evelyn's House in St. Louis, MO. Born August 13, 1937 in Golden Eagle, IL, he was the son of Paul L. and Lucinda H. (Lesseg) Kinder. Vern served in the U.S. Army and was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church in Alton. He retired as...
Carolyn A. "Carley" Harris
Apr 16, 2025
Carolyn A. "Carley" Harris, 91, with her family by her side, died at 11:38 p.m. Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at San Grabriel Memory Care in Godfrey. Born February 13, 1934 in Oakland, IL, she was the daughter of Dr. Reuben Allen and Helen Gertrude (Smith) Barker. Her first husband was Leo Willis, father of her children. Carley began her floral...
