Emerson A. "Bud" Shultz Jr.
Nov 14, 2024
Dateline: Godfrey Emerson A. "Bud" Shultz Jr., 90, died at 11: 25 p.m. Thursday November 14, 2024 at Alton Memorial Hospital, in Alton, IL. Bud was born on May 28, 1934 in Champaign Il. The son of the late Emerson A. and Katherine L. (Roberts) Shultz Sr. Bud achieved his bachelor's in music at University of Illinois, where he was...
Patrick Allen Walz
Nov 13, 2024
Patrick A. Walz, 73, passed away on November 13, 2024 at Alton Memorial Hospital. Patrick was born on September 20, 1951 in Alton. One of six children of Gerald "Fred" and Ruth (Crane) Walz. Pat was a hard worker, who knew how to have fun. He was an avid car enthusiast and made great friends which he cherished. He was...
Christopher Thomas Taul
Nov 12, 2024
Christopher T. Taul, 56, of Hamburg, IL passed away Tuesday November 12, 2024 at 6:55 A.M. in Alton, IL. He was born in Alton, IL on July 3, 1968 to the late Terry Taul and Cathy (Afflack) Taul. For many years he was a self-employed mortgage broker. In his most recent years, he was a salesman for a chemical company...
Mrs. Shirley A. Ross
Nov 11, 2024
Shirley A. Ross, 79, died at 6:33 p.m., Monday, November 11, 2024 at Jerseyville Community Hospital. She was born on January 3, 1945 in Alton, the daughter of the late Edward Allsman and Eva (Besterfeldt) Stark. She worked as a cashier for the Wood River Walmart. She enjoyed fishing, crafts and sewing, and spending time with her family. Surviving are...
Bona Jackson
Nov 10, 2024
Dateline: Jerseyville, IL Bona Jackson 95 passed away Sunday, November 10, 2024 at Jerseyville Manor. She was born July 20, 1929 in Jerseyville, the daughter of the late Merdice and Kathryn (Johnson) Battershell. Bona graduated from Alton High School class of 1945. She was a long-time member of Vaughn Hill Church of Christ. She was one of the first ladies...
Julie Kay Hogue
Nov 10, 2024
Julie Kay Hogue, 52, died at 3:52 p.m., on Sunday, November 10, 2024 at Alton Memorial Hospital. She was born on September 26,1972 in Alton, the daughter of the late John and LaVona "Bonnie" (Milner) Streich. She worked for Residential Option in Alton. Surviving are her husband, Andrew John Hogue, two daughters, Kala Holder and Haley Hogue, three grandchildren, Elena,...
Roy Stillwell
Nov 9, 2024
Dateline: Godfrey, IL Roy Stillwell, born and raised in Alton, a current member and former elder of Westminster Presbyterian Church (PCA), at 85 is now home with the Lord. Roy attended MacMurray College and Eastman School of Music. He played in the U.S. Army band for two years. He was a dedicated teacher and organist at Minot State College, Tougaloo...
Albert "Vernon" Wren
Nov 9, 2024
Dateline: Alton, IL Albert Vernon Wren 87, passed away at 9:48 a.m. on Saturday, November 9, 2024 at Alton Memorial Hospital. He was born on September 2, 1937 in Lyon County, Kentucky the son of the late Ambrose James and Etheline (Wells) Wren. Vernon retired from Laclede Steel as an equipment operator. In 2003 he married Bonnie LaVona May (Milner)...
Jason Todd Gan
Nov 8, 2024
Jason Todd Gan, 42, died at 3:55 a.m. Friday, November 8, 2024 at Gateway Regional Hospital in Granite City. Born April 6, 1982 in Granite City, he was the son of Gary Lee and Ruth K. (Wiser) Gan. Mr. Gan was a self-employed construction worker and an avid fisherman. He loved spending time with his family. He married Jessica Wiseman....
Phyllis Colleen Depper
Nov 7, 2024
Phyllis Colleen (Bagley) Depper, 93, passed away Thursday, November 7, 2:55 a.m. at Alton Memorial Rehabilitation and Therapy (Eunice Smith Nursing Home). She was born July 6, 1931 in Lebanon, Indiana, the daughter of Ned Cole and Florence Irma (Beasley) Bagley. She and her family moved to Jerseyville, IL where she attended Jersey High School through her Sophomore year. Her...
Walter Pruitt Sr.
Nov 5, 2024
Dateline: Alton, IL Walter Pruitt Sr. 79, passed away at 11:25 p.m. on Tuesday, November 5, 2024 at Bria of Godfrey. He was born on April 30, 1945 in Alton, the son of the late John and Sinah Rosetta (Worthey) Pruitt. Walter served in the U.S. Army and retired from Clark Oil Refinery. On December 9, 1989 in Bowling Green,...
Robert Lee "Bobby" Carter
Nov 5, 2024
Robert Lee "Bobby" Carter, 85, died Tuesday, November 5, 2024 surrounded by his brother and sister-in-law, George and Deborah Carter, and two nephews, Jeff Tanney and Todd Tanney (Kesia Sweet). Born June 7, 1939, he was the son of James Franklin and Lillie Marie (Levi) Carter. Bobby managed Central Package Liquor in Alton. Surviving two brothers, Paul Carter (Pat) and...
Terrence James Anderson
Nov 5, 2024
Terrence James Anderson, 64, of Alton IL passed away on November 5, 2024 in his home with family by his side. Terrence was born in Alton, IL on January 26, 1960 to the late James R. Anderson and Hellen M. Thompson. He retired as a sales manager at Lewis Brothers Bakery. Terrence married Kimball L. Cook on May 22, 1982...
Robert A. Cox
Nov 3, 2024
Robert A. Cox, 85, of La Crosse, WI passed away on Sunday, November 3, 2024, at Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center in La Crosse, with music and his family at his side. Robert, fondly known as Bob, was born to Edwin and Mildred (Reed) Cox in Alton, IL on August 20, 1939. He married the love of his life, Margaret Kodros...
Duane E. Zimmerman
Nov 3, 2024
Duane E. Zimmerman, age 82, passed away at Alton Memorial Hospital on Sunday, November 3, 2024. He was born on September 4, 1942 in Highland, Illinois, the son of Edmund and Lucille (Hediger) Zimmerman. Duane married Susan K. (Gaffney) Zimmerman in Alton, Illinois, on March 25, 1983, and she survives. Duane was a member of Zion Presbyterian Church. He was...
Barbara Ann Buckshot
Nov 3, 2024
Barbara Ann (Jackson) Buckshot, 79, died at 7:52 a.m. Sunday, November 3, 2024 at the Villas of Holly Brook in Bethalto after a courageous battle with lung cancer. Born August 22, 1945 in Alton, she was the daughter of Orville and Bernice (Burleson) Jackson. She was crowned Miss Alton Dragway in the 1960's. Following graduation from Alton High School, she...
Floyd Clifford Uhl
Nov 1, 2024
Floyd Clifford Uhl, 86, died at 12:07 p.m. Friday, November 1, 2024 at La Bella of Alton. Born November 12, 1937 in Avilla, Indiana, he was the son of Clarence and Ruby (Meyers) Uhl. Mr. Uhl served in the U.S. Air Force and retired from Amoco Oil in Wood River after 30 years of service. He was an avid golfer...
Robert Dale Prewett
Oct 30, 2024
Robert Dale Prewett, 92, passed away on Wednesday, October 30th, 2024, at his home in Florissant, Missouri. He was born on October 11th, 1932, in Eminence, Missouri, the son of George Harrison Prewett and Amelia Pearl (Hartman) Prewett. He married Frances E. Whisonant on November 23, 1957, and then lived in St. Louis. In 1961, they moved to Brighton, Illinois,...
Alice Jean Mancewicz
Oct 27, 2024
Alice Jean Mancewicz 82, passed away at 4:33 p.m. on Sunday, October 27, 2024 at Copper Creek Memory Care in Litchfield, IL. She was born July 9, 1942 in New Douglas, IL the daughter of the late Charles and Leona (Buesser) Sievers. She married Joseph Mancewicz at St. Michael Catholic Church in Staunton on March 7, 1964 and he preceded...
Donald Everett Liley
Oct 26, 2024
Donald Everett Liley, 83, died at 2:55 p.m. Saturday, October 26, 2024 at his home. Born July 22, 1941 in Alton, he was the son of Charles Everett and Dorothy (Leathers) Liley. Don retired as a salesman for Roberts Motor Company. He loved boating, golfing, fishing and bowling. On May 4, 1979 he married the former Sharon Ward in Godfrey....
