Obituaries

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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Helen May Welsh

Helen May Welsh

Nov 1, 2010

Dateline: Alton Helen May Welsh, 81, died at 9:22 p.m. Monday, November 1, 2010 at St. Johns Mercy Hospital in St. Louis, MO. Born February 17, 1929 in Harlingen, TX, she was the daughter of Fred and Louisa (Hudson) Howell. She retired from the Illinois American Water Company in Alton. She was a member of the Twelfth Street Presbyterian Church...

Richard A Hawkins

Richard A Hawkins

Nov 1, 2010

Dateline: Wood River Richard A. Hawkins, 53, died at 8:15 p.m. Monday, November 1, 2010 at his home in Wood River. Born September 7, 1957 in Alton, he was the son of George and Myrtle (Roark) Hawkins. He was a union painter for 34 years and a member of the Local 471 in Alton. Surviving is his loving friend and...

Lloyd E Stone

Lloyd E Stone

Oct 30, 2010

Dateline: Godfrey Lloyd E. Stone, 49, died at 9:41 p.m. Saturday, October 30, 2010 at St. Anthonys Hospital. Born January 2, 1961 in Alton, he was the son of LaVerne and Betty (Buck) Stone. He worked as a security officer. He was a member of the Donnellson Seventh Day Adventist Church where he was a Bibleworker. He married Mary Denise...

Mildred Eileen Love

Mildred Eileen Love

Mar 13, 1923

Dateline: Alton Mildred Eileen Love, 90, died at 5:40 a.m. Thursday, March 6, 2014 at Eunice Smith Home in Alton. Born March 13, 1923 in Alton, she was the daughter of Claude and Daisy (Wright) Gentry. Mrs. Love was a homemaker but had worked at Western Cartridge during WWII. On November 1, 1942 in Alton, she married Harold Love. He...

Robert G Read Sr.

Robert G Read Sr.

Nov 9, 1920

Dateline: Godfrey Robert G. Read Sr., 80, died Tuesday evening, November 9, 2010 at his home. Born May 18, 1930 in Alton, he was the son of Truman Read and Margaret (Staten) Read Ruckman. He worked for Owens Illinois Glass machine shop in Godfrey for 20 years, he owned Alto Tool and Die in Cottage Hills for 10 years, owned...

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