Mary Lou Hill
Apr 15, 2025
Mary Lou Hill was born on October 14th, 1943 in Canton, IL to Kenneth and Rosie Hill (nee Stohner). She, along with her older brother Jack Hill and half-siblings, Richard and Margaret, grew up on farms managed by her father. After her mother's passing, she was later joined by half-siblings, Don, Keith and Carol. Mary Lou graduated from East St....
Stanley G. "Stan" Phillips
Apr 13, 2025
Stanley G. "Stan" Phillips, 85, formerly of Godfrey, Illinois passed away on April 13, 2025 at his home in Carmel, Indiana. He was born on July 9, 1939 in Hamburg, Illinois and was the eldest son of Paul Stanley Phillips and Helena Gertrude (Crowder) Phillips. In 1957 he graduated from Alton Senior High School and married the former Judith L....
Danette Rhchel Bock
Apr 11, 2025
Danette Rhchel (Smith) Bock, 60, passed away after a battle with cancer with family by her side on April 11, 2025 at her home. She was born on June 18, 1964 in Alton to Donna (Heuer) Smith of Alton and the late Gerold Smith. She married Timothy N. Bock Sr. on November 14, 2015. He survives. Along with her husband,...
Linda Lee Joyce
Apr 6, 2025
Linda Joyce, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and educator, passed away on April 6, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of love, generosity, and laughter. Born on August 2, 1950, in Wood River, Linda was the cherished only child of Carma Lee Cutter Stone and Robert Lee Stone. She grew up with a spirit of kindness and a passion for learning...
Martha Lee Wilson
Apr 4, 2025
Dateline: Wood River Martha Lee Wilson, 73, died at 4:45 p.m. Friday, April 4, 2025 at her home. Born August 19, 1951 in Alton, she was the daughter of Raymond S. and Evelyn M. (Campbell) Krotz. She was a homemaker and a member of Holy Angels Catholic Church in Wood River. On March 3, 1973 she married John J. Wilson...
Donald Robert Frazier Sr.
Apr 3, 2025
Dateline: Alton, IL Donald Robert Frazier, Sr., 83, died at 5:12 p.m. on Thursday, April 3, 2025 at his residence. He was born March 27, 1942 in Alton, the son of the late Wilburn and Marie (Felchlin) Frazier. Donald was a machinist for Marquette Tool and Die for many years. Surviving are two sons, David Brett Frazier (Claudia) of Godfrey...
Roy Herbert Lee Haug
Apr 2, 2025
Dateline: East Alton, IL Roy Herbert Lee Haug, 83, died at 3:44 p.m. on Wednesday, April 2, 2025. He was born September 16, 1941 in Alton, the son of the late Herbert M. and Leona (Pohlman) Haug. Roy retired from Shell Oil Company where he worked as an instrument technician. On November 23, 1963 in Alton, he married Patsy Pinkerton,...
Gregory "Greg" Alan Warren
Mar 29, 2025
Gregory "Greg" Alan Warren, 59, of Godfrey, IL passed away unexpectedly at home the morning of Saturday, March 29th, 2025. He was born October 4th, 1965 in Alton, IL the son of Floyd and Linda (Lageman) Warren. Growing up, Greg had a passion for music and in junior high, taught himself to DJ. During his time at Alton High School,...
James Reed
Mar 29, 2025
Dateline: Alton, IL James Reed, 77, died at 6:45 a.m. on Saturday, March 29, 2025 at Bria of Alton. All services will be private. Gent Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Mrs. Anita L. Render
Mar 29, 2025
Anita Louise Render, 78, of Collinsville, Illinois, passed away Saturday March 29th, 2025 after a brief illness. She was born April 21st, 1946, in Monroe, WI. The daughter of Clara (Geiser) and Russell Binger. She graduated from Pecatonica High School. She was married to David Render. She was employed at Amerock in Rockford, Illinois from 1984 through its closing in...
Adam Gregory Norman
Mar 27, 2025
Adam Gregory Norman, 43, of Alton, IL passed away Thursday, March 27, 2025 at his residence. He was born on October 14, 1981 in Alton, IL, the son of Gregory T. Norman (Toni) of Jerseyville, Il and Terri A. (Beauchamp) Norman of Alton, IL. He was a landscaper. He was an avid St. Louis Cardinals fan, playing video games, talking...
Joanne Louise (Gent) Bowles
Mar 24, 2025
Joanne Louise (Gent) Bowles, peacefully entered heaven at 9:35 p.m. Monday, March 24, 2025. She was born March 5, 1937 in Alton, IL, the daughter of Ralph Albert and Eleanor Louise (Winter) Gent. Joanne graduated from Gulf Park College in Gulfport, Mississippi. On September 12, 1959 she married Lester B. Bowles in Alton. Joanne and Les, along with her sister...
Marilyn F Sherman
Mar 23, 2025
Marilyn F. Sherman, 82, of Brighton, IL passed away Sunday, March 23, 2025 at Jersey Community Hospital, Jerseyville, IL. She was born on December 11, 1942 in Deer Plain, IL to the late Arthur and Sophie (Kraut) Schulze. She married David Sherman and he precedes her. Surviving are her two sons, Eric Sherman and Neil (Jeanne) Sherman, a granddaughter, Amanda,...
Robert Frederick Miller
Mar 23, 2025
Robert Frederick Miller, age 83 died at 9:23am on Sunday, March 23, 2025 at his residence. Robert was born at St. joseph's Hospital in Alton on April 10, 1941 the son of the later Robert G. and Dorothy H. (Mook) Miller. He was a graduate of St. Mary's Grade School and Alton Senior High School. At the age of 18...
Nellie May Barrett
Mar 20, 2025
Nellie May Barrett, 89, of Riverton, IL, entered heaven on Thursday, March 20, 2025, surrounded by her family at Springfield Memorial Hospital, Springfield, IL. She was born on September 16, 1935, to the late Edwin and Nellie (Loy) Frank in Godfrey, IL. She married Fred F. Barrett on August 28, 1971, in Jerseyville, IL and he preceded her on October...
Marcella "Marcie" Wilson
Mar 18, 2025
Dateline: Duarte, CA Marcella "Marcie" Wilson, 64, went to heaven at 8:40 p.m. on Tuesday, March 18, 2025 at City of Hope Cottages in California. She was born September 13, 1960 in Alton, the daughter of the late William and Marcella (Sinclair) Wilson. She was a member of Corpus Christi Church in Orange County, CA. After graduating from Jerseyville Community...
Paul Edward Geisen
Mar 17, 2025
Paul Edward Geisen, 76, died at 11:17 a.m. Monday, March 17, 2025 at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, MO. Born September 24, 1948 in Alton, he was the son of Joseph Edward and Violetta (Wood) Geisen. He served in the U.S. Army and retired from the automotive industry. Surviving are children Joseph Geisen (Gina) of Alton, Shawna Zeilman (Mark)...
Elbert "Tot" Freeman
Mar 17, 2025
Elbert (Tot) J. Freeman, 96, died at 3:37 a.m. Monday, March 17, 2025 at his son's home in Godfrey. Born May 29, 1928 in Grafton, IL, he was the son of Robert Emmett and Magdalena Cecilia (Keslick) Freeman. Mr. Freeman was a member of SS Peter & Paul Catholic Church in Alton. He started his career at Olin Winchester and...
Calvin "Cj" Springer
Mar 16, 2025
Dateline: Jerseyville, IL "CJ" Calvin Springer, 69, of Godfrey, IL passed away unexpectedly at his cabin on the creek where he loved to be on Sunday, March 16, 2025. He was born May 5, 1955 in Wood River, IL the son of the late Jack and Pearl (Stamm) Springer. CJ loved fishing, mushroom hunting and farming. He enjoyed staying busy...
Larry Wayne Voumard
Mar 15, 2025
Larry Wayne Voumard, 82, passed away peacefully on March 15, 2025 at St. Louis University Hospital. Born on March 17, 1942, to the late Roy and Ada (Patsink) Voumard, Larry was a lifelong resident of the Alton, IL area. He was the beloved husband of Alice "Diane" Voumard, with whom he shared 61 cherished years of marriage before her passing...
