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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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Orville A Mcintyre
Nov 20, 2010
Dateline: Jerseyville Orville A. McIntyre, 86, passed away Saturday, November 20, 2010 at Jerseyville Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. He was born December 18, 1923 in Cornland, IL, son of Roy and Zilpha (Reed) McIntyre. He graduated from Jersey Township High School in 1942 and joined the United States Navy two months later. He served on a destroyer in several of...
Frederick Charles Hoffman
Nov 20, 2010
Dateline: Godfrey Frederick Charles Hoffman, 77, died at 10:55 p.m. Saturday, November 20, 2010 at Alton Memorial Hospital with his family by his side. Born January 26, 1933 in Alton, he was the son of Otto and Flora (Brunworth) Hoffman. He served in the U.S. Army and was a member of St. Marys Catholic Church. In 1998 he retired as...
Hazel L Hardwick
Nov 19, 2010
Dateline: Alton Hazel L. Hardwick, 92, died at 6:10 p.m. Friday, November 19, 2010 at Rosewood Care Center in Alton. Born January 6, 1918 in Grafton, she was the daughter of Albert Jacob and Minnie Elodia (Marshall) Bopp. She married Cletus L. Hardwick on June 19, 1937 in Jerseyville. He was the love of her life and she greatly enjoyed...
Edwina Weishaupt
Nov 18, 2010
Dateline: Godfrey Edwina Babe Weishaupt, 88, died at 3:40 a.m. Thursday, November 18, 2010 at Blu-Fountain Manor in Godfrey. Born June 17, 1922 in Alton, she was the daughter of Edward and Clara (Fensterman) Needham. She had worked for Standard Oil Company in Wood River and was a member of SS Peter & Paul Catholic Church in Alton. She enjoyed...
Delores M Gutierrez
Nov 17, 2010
Dateline: Alton Delores M. Gutierrez, 78, died at 6:15 p.m. Wednesday, November 17, 2010 at Eldercare Nursing Home. Born August 12, 1932 in Holcomb, MO, she was the daughter of Richard and Betsy (Wilson) Granger. She retired from the Central Baptist Childrens Home as a family aid specialist and was a member of the Zion Lutheran Church in Bethalto. Surviving...
Kenneth Robert Denzer
Nov 16, 2010
Dateline: Alton Kenneth Robert Denzer, 94, died at 7:15 p.m. Tuesday, November 16, 2010 at Eunice Smith Nursing Home. Born October 8, 1916 in Alton, he was the son of Robert and Louisa Denzer. He was known to his friends as 'Denz'. He was married to Ellen Julia Coulter for almost 50 years. During WW II he was stationed in...
Rose Mary Shanks
Nov 16, 2010
Dateline: Alton Rose Mary Shanks, 79, died at 8:50 a.m. Tuesday, November 16, 2010 at V.I.P. Manor in Wood River. Born February 12, 1931 in Alton, she was the daughter of Mortin S. Hauhe and Emma M. (Winters) Irby. She was a member of the Salvation Army Citadel. On February 11, 1957 in Alton, she married Edward Shanks. He preceded...
Ann Kucharczyk
Nov 16, 2010
Dateline: Godfrey Ann Kucharczyk, 79, died at 8:52 a.m. Tuesday, November 16, 2010 at her home in Godfrey. Born July 13, 1931 in Bremen, Germany, she was the daughter of Stanley and Sophie (Senkow) Wachowiak. She was a member of St. Ambrose Catholic Church in Godfrey and worked part time at Sears Catalog in downtown Alton. On December 26, 1948...
John E Rice
Nov 15, 2010
Dateline: Godfrey, IL John E. Jack Rice, 83, died Monday November 15, 2010 at 11:37 p.m. with his family by his side at his residence. He was born March 24, 1927 in Fairmont, West Virginia the son of the late Howard N. and Lillian (Barrett) Rice. He retired after 47 years from Owens Illinois Glass in Alton as a mold...
Rose Sorbie Secor
Nov 15, 2010
Dateline: Alton Rose Sorbie Secor passed away Monday, November 15, 2010 at Blu-fountain Manor after a long illness. She was 85. Born January 1, 1925 in Alton, she was the daughter of Ivan and Bosica Perica. She was active in the Godfrey Womens Club, St. Pauls Episcopal Church and several bridge clubs. She also participated in Croation Clubs and activities....
Ramona Bottorff
Nov 14, 2010
Dateline: Cottage Hills Ramona Jean Bottorff, 79, died at 1:10 p.m. Sunday, November 14, 2010 at her home with family and friends by her side. Born October 29, 1931 in Alton, she was the daughter of Raymond and Rose (Dollar) Whitlow. She owned and operated Jeans Petite Poodle Parlor for over 50 years, being the first groomer in the area....
William G Hall
Nov 13, 2010
Dateline: Ferguson, MO William G. Bill Hall, 83, husband of the former Jo Ann Jungers, died Saturday, November 13, 2010 at Christian Hospital in St. Louis, MO. Born February 27, 1927 in New Haven, CT, he was the son of Wesley and Mildred (Fay) Hall. Mr. Hall served in the U.S. Navy during WWII and graduated from the University of...
Elma D Maucker
Nov 12, 2010
Dateline: Alton Elma D. Maucker 89, died at 4:25 p.m. Friday, November 12, 2010 at Rosewood Care Center in Alton. Born May 28, 1921 in Wood River, she was the daughter of James O. and Hazel (Hayes) Hendrickson. Elma joined the Navy and served with the WAVES (Women Accepted for Volunteer Emergency Service) and took her training at Bethesda Naval...
Karsyn Elizabeth Sue Gibson
Nov 11, 2010
Dateline: Alton Karsyn Elizabeth Sue Gibson, infant daughter of Alexandra L. Gibson and Blake A. Dunnavant, died Thursday November 11, 2010 at St. Anthonys Hospital. Surviving are her maternal grandparents, Roger Gibson Jr. of Alton and Katie Talley of Carrollton, paternal grandparents, JaNon Root of Worden and Steve Dunnavant of Granite City, maternal great grandparents, Penny Shafer of Carrollton and...
Vincent A Das
Nov 7, 2010
Dateline: Godfrey Vincent A. Das, 82, died Sunday, November 7, 2010 at St. Louis University Hospital in St. Louis, MO. Born March 22, 1928 in Sialkot, Pakistan, he was the son of Prubu Issia and Iqubal (Massih) Das. He graduated from the University of Texas with a PhD in clinical psychology and returned to Pakistan to teach at and become...
Dennis Raymond Knight
Nov 6, 2010
Dateline: Alton Dennis Raymond Knight Sr., 53, died at 6:26 a.m. Saturday, November 6, 2010 at St. Anthonys Hospital. Born March 18, 1957 in Bakersfield, CA, he was the son of Raymond and Geneva (Miller) Knight. He married Sherry Lamparter in 1979 in Godfrey. She survives. Also surviving are three daughters, Theresa Drew and her husband Tony of Godfrey, Denise...
Carolyn Sue Chestney
Nov 6, 2010
Dateline: Medora Carolyn Sue Chestney died the morning of November 6, 2010. She died unexpectedly at the age of 67. She was born on September 22, 1943 in Paris, IL, the daughter of Allen and Sarah (Glick) Carey of Ft. Meyers, FL. The family moved to Bloomington, IL where Carolyn graduated from Bloomington High School in 1961. During her high...
Amy L Stewart
Nov 6, 2010
Dateline: Brighton Amy L. Stewart, 90, died at 12:15 a.m. Saturday, November 6, 2010 at Alton Memorial Hospital. Born July 18, 1920 in San Bernardino, CA, she was the daughter of Frank and Pearl (Cawthon) Lippincott. She retired in 1981 after more than 28 years as a head checker for Kroger Grocery store. She married George Bourland in 1937. They...
Lois Lucille Drda
Nov 5, 2010
Dateline: Houston, TX Lois Lucille Drda, 90, died at 10:39 a.m. Friday, November 5, 2010 at her home in Houston, TX. Born October 12, 1920 in Alton, she was the daughter of William and Erbie (Clark) Ohley. She graduated from Alton High School in 1938. She married Leonard J. Drda Sr. He preceded her in death. Surviving is a son,...
Jean F Thomae
Nov 4, 2010
Dateline: Godfrey, Illinois Jean F. Thomae, 67, died at 6:32 a.m. on Thursday, November 4, 2010 at Alton Memorial Hospital. She was born December 25, 1942 in St. Louis, MO the daughter of the late Edward and Bernice (Briete) Lotte. On April 4, 1964 in St. Louis, MO she married Robert N. Thomae and he survives. She graduated from Lutheran...
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