Heather Lynn Hamberg
Oct 2, 2026
Heather Lynn (Hansen) Hamberg, 55, of Alton, IL, passed away at her home on Friday, October 2, 2026. She was born on October 4, 1970, in Alton, to Michael Edward Morris Hansen and Linda Eileen (Lewis) Scheffel. Heather dedicated her life to caring for others. She was a nurse at Alton Memorial Hospital and St. Louis University Hospital, following an...
Charles Albert Shane Sr.
Sep 30, 2026
Charles Albert Shane Sr., a beloved husband, father, and proud Marine, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 30th, 2026, at the age of 90. Born in Granite City, IL, on March 10th, 1936, Charles lived a life dedicated to family, hard work, and service to his country. Charles is survived by his devoted wife, Frances M. Shane, and his loving...
Floyd R Bazzell
Sep 28, 2026
Floyd R. Bazzell died September 28, 2026 at 10:24 p.m. at Barnes Jewish Hospital. He was born Jan 6, 1943 in Alton, IL, the son of Floyd M. and Dorothy (Henson) Bazzell. He served in the U.S. Airforce and on Feb 27, 1965 he married Mary K (Kreinest) She preceded him in death January 6, 2024. He worked as a...
Phyllis Eunice Voumard
Sep 27, 2026
Phyllis Eunice (Russell) Voumard of Godfrey, IL, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 27, 2026 at the age of 88, with her family by her side. Born on November 29, 1937 in Alton, IL, Phyllis was the daughter of Laverne A. Russell and Virginia K. Russell, they had 3 children. Phyllis, Jeanette & Richard. Phyllis graduated from Alton Senior High...
Stephen Eugene Bock
Sep 26, 2026
Stephen Bock, 75, of Brighton, Illinois, passed away Saturday, September 26, 2026, at his home surrounded by family after a brave battle with Parkinson's. He was born August 31, 1951, in Wood River, Illinois to Late Eugene Bock and Dorothy Bock who survives. Preceded in death by longtime partner Dorothy Mosby, his son Donald Bock, sibling William Bock and grandson...
Joy Lynn Swaim
Sep 26, 2026
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Joy Lynn Swaim, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend. Joy passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 26, 2026, at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri, at the age of 76. Joy was born on February 13, 1950, in Stockdale, Texas, to Ronald J. Murley and Mary K. Murley, who preceded...
Edward Orval Hoekstra
Sep 26, 2026
Edward Orval Hoekstra, of Godfrey, passed away on September 26, surrounded by his family. He was born March 23, 1951, to Orval and Lucile Hoekstra. Edward was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He shared his life with his beloved wife, Mary Helen (Boland) Hoekstra, who preceded him in death last year. He is survived by his daughters, Michelle...
John F Gillespie
Sep 23, 2026
John F. Gillespie, 69, of Hardin, IL passed away Wednesday, September 23, 2026 at St. Luke's Hospital in Chesterfield, MO. Born on July19, 1957, in Alton, Il to the Richard R. and Mary E. (Boggs) Gillespie, Sr. John was a pipefitter for Illinois American. He married Catherine D. Williamson on January 20, 2006 in Hardin, IL. Surviving are his wife,...
Normia Jean Parkin
Sep 21, 2026
– Normia Jean Parkin, a recent resident and cherished member of the Alton community, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 21, 2026, at the age of 92. Lovingly known as "Meemaw" by her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, Normia was a beacon of strength, resilience, strong will, and hard-work ethic. She was a force to be lovingly reckoned with throughout her life....
Leslie Roderfeld
Sep 20, 2026
Leslie Roderfeld, a beloved resident of Alton, Illinois, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 20th, 2026, just a week shy of his 73rd birthday. Born on September 27th, 1953, in Alton, Leslie lived a life full of love, dedication, and service. Leslie was a devoted supervisor at Mead Packaging for many years, where he was admired for his leadership and...
Christopher R. Ottwell
Sep 19, 2026
Christopher R. Ottwell, 72, passed away peacefully at 12:37 p.m., Friday, September 18th, 2026, at Alton Memorial Hospital, with his family by his side. He was born on June 12, 1954, in Wood River, IL. the son of the late Herbert C. Ottwell Sr. and June R. (McDonald) Ottwell. Chris retired from the Teamsters Local 525 and spent many years...
Dorothy Whyte
Sep 19, 2026
"Yet I am always with you; you hold me by my right hand. You guide me with your counsel, and afterward, (some sweet day), you will take me into glory." Psalm 73:23&24 Saturday, September 19, 2026 was "that day" for our sweet, precious mother, Dorothy M. Whyte. The Sovereign LORD chose that day for her first time, face to face,...
Doctor Hilda Irene Everage
Sep 18, 2026
** Obituary for Doctor Hilda Irene Holman Everage February 13, 1952-September 18, 2026 Hilda began her journey into this world on February 13, 1952, as the daughter to Eugene and Doris (Ballinger) Holman with her siblings, living in "Up Town". She attended Alton Public Schools, graduating with class of 1970. Hilda continued her education at University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign. During...
Dale Pfleger
Sep 13, 2026
Dateline: Alton Dale Pfleger, 88, of Alton died at 10:45pm Sunday September 13, 2026 at home with his family by his side. He was the son of Walter Pfleger and Mabel (Willis) and on February 2, 1955 he married Sue (Gleason) and she survives. He worked as a mechanic and retired from Tri-Star Motors in 1997 after 27 years of...
Pauline Stillwell
Sep 13, 2026
Pauline Stillwell, born and raised on a farm near Dickens, IA, a member of Westminster Presbyterian Church, at 86 years of age is now home with her Lord. Pauline had a life long passion for music with the piano as her main instrument. She obtained her BA degree at Luther College in Decorah, IA. and two Masters degrees in music...
William "Mark" Botterbush
Sep 12, 2026
William "Mark" Botterbush, 68 of Bunker Hill, IL passed away Saturday, September 12, 2026 at his residence surrounded by his family. Born January 21, 1958 in Agana, Guam to the late Dr. William Carl and Norma Jean (Pratt) Botterbush. Mark was a self-employed carpenter. Surviving are his fiancé, Cynthia S. Healey; sons and daughters, William Joseph (Jamie) Botterbush, Adam Charles...
Terry Eugene Zirkelbach
Sep 12, 2026
Terry Eugene Zirkelbach, 67, of Alton, Illinois, passed away at home on September 9, 2026, at 1:45 p.m., surrounded by his family. Terry was born March 30, 1959, in Alton, Illinois, to Harold Eugene "Gene" Zirkelbach and Viola Ruth Zirkelbach. He graduated from Alton High School in 1977. On August 3, 1979, Terry married Cynthia "Cindy" Joann Earley in Alton....
David R. Hendricks
Sep 12, 2026
David R Hendricks, 57, of Alton, died September 12,2026, peacefully in his home. David was born to Russell and Alicia (Roe) Hendricks in Alton, Illinois. For most of David's adult life, he was self-employed. As part of that work, he traveled throughout the southwestern states and loved to tell stories about the cattle and horse ranches he served. He had...
Graciela Alicia Hernandez
Sep 4, 2026
Graciela Hernandez, a beloved homemaker and cherished member of the Alton community, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 4, 2026, at the age of 83. Born on Saturday, March 13, 1943, Graciela lived a full life dedicated to her family and loved ones. Graciela is survived by her devoted husband, Roberto Lopez, Jr., who stood by her side throughout their...
Terry J Durham
Sep 4, 2026
Terry J. Durham, 88, of Edwardsville, IL, passed away at 8:19 am, Friday, September 4, 2026, at his residence. Born on January 19, 1938, to Dorsey and Kathryn (Thomas) Durham in East Alton, IL. Terry was a retired teacher and coach at Roxana High School. He married Kathleen McBrien, March 19th, 1960, and she preceded him on September 19, 2001,...
