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Recent Obituaries in Alton, IL

Browse recent obituaries and death notices for the Alton, Il area. Each tribute honors a life lived and reflects the diverse traditions, cultures, and stories that shape our community.

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Robert Camp

Robert Camp

Jan 26, 2012

Dateline: Pfafftown, NC Charles Robert "Bob" Camp, 73, died January 26, 2012 at Wake Forest Baptist Hospital in Winston-Salem, NC. Bob was born in Alton on January 23, 1939, the son of the late Charles F. and Hazel Ferne (Turley) Camp. Bob graduated from Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville Campus in 1972. Shortly after his graduation he began his career in...

Mary A. Elliott

Mary A. Elliott

Jan 25, 2012

Mary "Bert" Elliott, 91, died at 4:42 a.m. Wednesday, January 25, 2012 at her home in Alton. Born April 30, 1920 in Charleston, MO, she was the daughter of Thomas and Muriel (Leach) Sands. She worked for Brown Shoe Company, a cook for Midtown Restaurant and retired as a cook for Southern Towing Company. She loved to cook and bake....

Marjorie L. Kreider

Marjorie L. Kreider

Jan 24, 2012

Dateline: Godfrey Marjorie L. Kreider, 84, died at 6:10 a.m. Tuesday, January 24, 2012 at Jersey Nursing & Rehab in Jerseyville. Born June 30, 1927 in Alton, she was the daughter of Omer and Lucille C. (Cartwright) Wiseman. She was baptized a Presbyterian over 75 years ago and was a member of the College Avenue Presbyterian Church. She enjoyed painting,...

H. Juanita Dawdy

H. Juanita Dawdy

Jan 20, 2012

H. Juanita Dawdy, 88, died at 7:50 p.m., Friday, January 20, 2012 at Rosewood Care Center in Alton. She was born March 4, 1923 in Alton the daughter of Herman and Mary (Kochesperger) Hechler. She worked a few years at Western Cartridge in east Alton and for several years as a Cafeteria worker at Horace Mann Elementary School. She was...

Elmer H. Wutzler

Elmer H. Wutzler

Jan 20, 2012

Elmer H. Wutzler Jr., 80, died at 5:50 a.m. Friday, January 20, 2012 at Rosewood Care Center in Alton. Born January 1, 1932 in Alton, he was the son of Elmer H. Wutzler Sr. and Eve (Osborn) Wutzler Beaudoin. Mr. Wutzler served in the U.S. Navy and was a member of the Evangelical United Church of Christ. He retired as...

Virginia L. Weigel

Virginia L. Weigel

Jan 19, 2012

Dateline: Alton Virginia L. Weigel, 84, died at 2:53 a.m. Thursday, January 19, 2012 at Alton Memorial Hospital. Born October 25, 1927 in Alton, she was the daughter of Charles B. and Edna M. (Benecke) Hughson. She was a member of the Main Street United Methodist Church in Alton and a longtime employee of Schaffner Music in Alton. On November...

Mary Helen Conrad

Mary Helen Conrad

Jan 19, 2012

Dateline: Jerseyville Mary Helen Conrad, 89, died at 5:20 a.m. Thursday, January 19, 2012 at Jerseyville Manor in Jerseyville. Born December 28, 1922 in Jerseyville, she was the daughter of John and Marie (Feyerabend) Wock. Mary Helen was a member of St. Ambrose Catholic Church in Godfrey. She worked for Owens Illinois Glass in Alton and also for the Anchor...

Bette Lee

Bette Lee

Jan 16, 2012

Dateline: Roxana Bette J. "Jeanie" Lee, 65, died on a bright sunny day, at 9:12 a.m. Monday, January 16, 2012. Born April 11, 1946 in Carrollton, IL she was the daughter of Chester and Ruth (Atherton) Jouett. She worked for West Star Aviation at the St. Louis Regional airport in Bethalto for over 40 years and was looking forward to...

Patricia Darlene Bass

Patricia Darlene Bass

Jan 12, 2012

Patricia Darlene (Hatten) Bass, 60, died at 4:55 a.m. Thursday, January 12, 2012 at Alton Rehab and Nursing. She was born June, 22, 1951 in Wood River the daughter of late Edward W. and Virginia Lee McReynolds Hatten. She is survived by one brother: Sonny N. Hatten and his wife Suzanne of Alton and one sister: Denise R. Wickham and...

E. Louise Kasinger

E. Louise Kasinger

Jan 11, 2012

E. Louise Kasinger, 100, died at 12:40 a.m. on Wednesday, January 11, 2012 at Jerseyville Nursing and Rehab. She was born February 20, 1911 in Paris, IL the daughter of Henry and Emma Daisey (Brennaman) Minnick. She worked as an inspector with the Olin Corporation. On March 26, 1927 she married Oral Kasinger and he preceded her in death on...

Mary A. Callender

Mary A. Callender

Jan 8, 2012

Mary A. Callender, 85, formerly of Livingston, went to be with the Lord in heaven, surrounded by her family, at 6:20 p.m. Sunday, January 8, 2012 at University Nursing & Rehab in Edwardsville. Born November 6, 1926 in Fosterburg, she was the daughter of Oscar and Kathryn (Lewis) Shewmake. Mary attended Elm Street Presbyterian Church in Alton. She was a...

Barbara F. Jennings

Barbara F. Jennings

Jan 6, 2012

Barbara F. Jennings, 59, died at 2:30 p.m. on Friday, January 6, 2012 at her residence. She was born February 19, 1952 in Alton, the daughter of Mike and Clara Grace (Walls) Dolbee. She was a Psychiatric Tech at DePaul Health Center in St. Louis. On August 19, 1976 in Alton she married Robert D. Jennings and he survives. Also...

Judith A. Weigel

Judith A. Weigel

Jan 1, 2012

Judith A. Weigel, 68, died at 2:08 p.m. Sunday, January 1, 2012 at her home in Godfrey. Born April 24, 1943 in Delhi, IL, she was the daughter of Robert and Dorothy (Chappell) Weigel. She worked in the selecting department at Owens-Illinois Glass Company in Alton. Surviving is a son, Ken Weigel of Delhi, two grandchildren, her twin brother, Jerry...

Irene B. Mondhink

Irene B. Mondhink

Jan 1, 2012

Dateline: Godfrey Irene B. Mondhink, 85, died at 3:47 a.m. Sunday, January 1, 2012 at Provision Living in Godfrey. Born July 24, 1926 in Westwood, Massachusetts, she was the daughter of John and Sigrid (Johansen) Berntsen. She worked for many years as a supervisor for the Alton Mental Health Center. She married Judge Harry Mondhink. He preceded her in death....

Warren L. Seehausen

Warren L. Seehausen

Dec 30, 2011

Warren L. Seehausen, 83, died at 1:40 p.m. Friday, December 30, 2011 at his home in Godfrey. Born October 30, 1928 in St. Louis, MO, he was the son of Walter and Maybelle (Swettenham) Seehausen. He retired from the Alton Box Board and Speed Fastener in St. Louis, MO. He also owned and operated Godfrey Rental and Storage. On October...

Dennis A. Underwood

Dennis A. Underwood

Dec 29, 2011

Dennis A. "Dad" Underwood, 65, died at 1:59 a.m. Thursday, December 29, 2011 at Alton Memorial Hospital. Born October 12, 1946 in Peoria, he was the son of Richard and Faye (Martin) Underwood. Mr. Underwood served in the U.S. Army in Vietnam and was a member of the VFW Post 1308 in Alton. He was also a member of A.B.A.T.E.,...

Mary E. Young

Mary E. Young

Dec 29, 2011

Mary E. Young, 91, died at 3:35 p.m. Thursday, December 29, 2011 at Granite Nursing and Rehab. She was born October 29, 1920 in Eldorado, IL the daughter of Arch and Fannie (Baker) Edwards. She worked for 10 years at Olin Corporation before having children. She was a member and past Matron of the Alton Eastern Star Chapter 775 and...

Daniel G. Earnhardt

Daniel G. Earnhardt

Dec 26, 2011

Daniel G. Earnhardt, 87, died at 2:30 a.m. Monday, December 26, 2011 at Alton Rehab. He was born July 26, 1924 in Granite City, IL the son of Daniel Roscoe and Alma (Hilmer) Earnhardt. He was retired from Granite City Steel. He was a member of Elm St. Presbyterian Church and VFW Post 1308 in Alton. On September 2, 1966...

Geraldine Marie Dunn

Geraldine Marie Dunn

Dec 24, 2011

Godfrey Geraldine "Gerri" Marie Dunn, age 84, died at 5:07 am on Saturday, December 24, 2011 at Jerseyville Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Jerseyville, IL. She was born on August 10, 1927 in Pekin, IL the daughter of the late Arlie and Sylvia (Emery) Grills. She was a long time member of the Beltline Christian Center in Alton. She retired...

John H Allison Jr.

John H Allison Jr.

Dec 23, 2011

John H. Allison Jr., 87, died at 6:15 p.m. on Friday, December 23, 2011 at Osage Beach Rehab in Osage Beach, MO. He was born May 31, 1924 in Hardin, IL the son of John H. and Florence (Badgley) Allison. He retired from Shell Oil in Wood River. He was a member of the VFW and The American Legion and...

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