Randall Lynn Slow
Jun 26, 2024
Randall Lynn Slow, 68, passed away at 10:31 a.m. on Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at his residence. He was born December 20, 1955 in Alton, the son of the late Elmore Brooks and Elaine (Bowers) Slow. He retired from Laclede Steel in Alton. Randall enjoyed canoeing and spending time outdoors, teaching his children and grandchildren the wonders of nature. On...
Laura Juanita Creech
Jun 26, 2024
Laura Juanita Creech, a beloved resident of Godfrey, Illinois, passed away peacefully on June 26, 2024, at St. Anthony's Hospital in Alton. She was 97 years old. Born on October 7, 1926, Juanita was the daughter of Edgar S. and Clara (Bishop) Vinyard. Her life was marked by love, resilience, and a deep connection to family. Juanita's journey was shaped...
Stacy Meeks
Jun 26, 2024
Dateline: Edwardsville, IL Stacy Lynn Hoehn, 60, died at 11:09 a.m. on Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at Anderson Hospital in Maryville. She was born December 18, 1963 in Alton, the daughter of the late Stephen Lee Hoehn and Becky Gayle Hoehn of Dorsey. Stacy had a passion for the arts, she loved music, drawing, writing and dancing. She was writing...
Jeanne Martin
Jun 24, 2024
Dateline: Alton, IL Jeanne Elizabeth Martin, 74, died on Monday, June 24, 2024 at Alton Memorial Hospital. She was born May 13, 1950 at Clark Air Force Base in Luzon, Philippines. Jeanne was the daughter of the late Vernon and Betty (Edwards) Loesing. She worked for many years as a legal assistant for The Law Office of David Horn. On...
Mary Jane Mcdaniel
Jun 23, 2024
Mary Jane McDaniel, 95, passed away peacefully at 7:18 a.m. Sunday, June 23, 2024. She was born in Alton, IL on July 22, 1928, the first of five children born to the late Samuel and Edna Hill Nickell. She married Marvel E. Taylor, and they enjoyed 48 years of marriage. He passed away in 1998. In 2005 she married Robert...
Lorelai Grace Moody
Jun 22, 2024
Lorelai Grace Moody was born into heaven at Anderson Hospital on June 22, 2024 at 4:58 a.m. She weighed 10.6 oz and was 9 inches long. Lorelai was already so loved by so many. She was born silent into this world, but her little life spoke volumes. Lorelai is the daughter of Grace (Sholar) Moody and Dylan Moody. She is...
Joyce Strader
Jun 20, 2024
Dateline: Sorento, IL Joyce Strader, a treasured and loved nurse of over 35 years, died at 4:30 a.m. on Thursday, June 20, 2024, at Alton Memorial Hospital at the age of 68. Joyce is survived by her children; Jocelyn Strader, Chelsea Strader, and Rhys Strader (Lisa Burroughs); Honorary daughter Shannon Smith (Stephen Smith) and their beloved children Alice Smith and...
Michael Lee Goodwin
Jun 20, 2024
Michael Lee Goodwin, 83, died at 7:00 a.m. Thursday, June 20,2 024 at his home in Chester, IL. Born September 11, 1940 in Alton, he was the son of Lucille (Shifflett) Goodwin. Mr. Goodwin retired as a photographer for Olin Mills Photography and was a member of the Church of The Nazarene in Glen Carbon. On November 25, 2006 he...
Arthur "Art" Woolsey
Jun 18, 2024
Arthur L. Woolsey, 69, died suddenly on Tuesday, June 18, 2024 at Mercy Hospital in Washington, MO. Born August 24, 1954 in St. Louis, MO, he was the son of Herman and Lorena (Gegg) Woolsey. Art was a father, brother, grandpa, uncle, brother-in-law, father-in-law, cousin and friend. Special thanks to his son-in-law Robert Pratt for watching over Art in the...
Clarence William Kanturek
Jun 17, 2024
Clarence William Kanturek, 88, died Monday, June 17, 2024 at Asbury Village in Godfrey. Born March 15, 1936 in East St. louis, IL, he was the son of Rudolph U. and Viola E. (Frye) Kanturek. He married the former Mary Ann Nekola on October 1, 1955 in Alton. She preceded him in death on May 28, 2020. Mr. Kanturek retired...
Mary Beth Jenniches
Jun 15, 2024
Mary Beth Jenniches, 63, of Alton, Illinois passed away peacefully at home on June 15, 2024, following a nine-year battle with melanoma. Mary was a loving wife, mother, sister, and former co-owner/operator of First Stop Bake Shop in Rosewood Heights, IL. Born on December 10, 1960, as Mary Beth Lambert, she grew up in South St. Louis and attended Woerner...
Howard Shaw
Jun 14, 2024
Howard Shaw, age 83, of Jerseyville, IIlinois, passed peacefully into eternity on June 14, 2024. Howard will be remembered by his intense love of family, his devotion to teaching and his strong work ethic, as well as his love of the outdoors. Howard, the son of Everett and Ada Shaw, was born and raised in Carrollton, Illinois, graduating from Carrollton...
Linda K. Henry
Jun 13, 2024
Linda K. Henry, 79, died at 4:34 p.m. Thursday, June 13, 2024 at OSF St. Anthony's Healthcare Center in Alton. Born March 16, 1945 in Alton, she was the daughter of the late George Henry Sr. and Verda (Hudgens) Henry and stepmother, Roberta Henry. She retired as an administrative assistant for Hutchinson Products. Surviving are nieces and nephews, Tamy and...
Cory Chamness Williams
Jun 13, 2024
Cory Chamness Williams, 53, died at 12:12 p.m. Thursday, June 13, 2024 at his home in Granite City. Born February 12, 1971 in Alton, he was the son of Mary E. (Torres) Chamness of Granite City, and the late Roy Chamness. Cory was the owner/operator of Cory's Tree Service where his dedication showed in his legacy of being an outstanding...
Jackie Lee Kaylor
Jun 13, 2024
Jackie Lee Kaylor, 89, died at 5:04 p.m. Thursday, June 13, 2024 at his home in Dorchester, IL. Born September 7, 1934 in Peoria, Oklahoma, he was the son of Albert J. and Maude L. (Kepley) Kaylor. He retired as a truck driver for Teamsters Local. On July 12, 1953 he married the former Patricia Fowler in Fruitland, MO. She...
Katherine Wessel
Jun 13, 2024
Dateline: Jerseyville, IL Katherine Wessel 82, died at 4:08 p.m. on Thursday, June 13, 2024 at the Jerseyville Hospital. She was born March 10, 1942 in Fieldon, IL the daughter of the late Edwin and Margaret (Hagen) Devening. She was a member of the Fieldon United Church of Christ and worked for many years in housekeeping for the VA hospital...
Virginia Ann Morgan
Jun 12, 2024
Virginia Ann Morgan, 79, died on June 12, 2024 at ST. Anthony's Hospital in Alton, Illinois. She was born on January 2, 1945 in Onarga, Illinois to Edna Shelton and Charlie Shelley. Virginia had two siblings, Steve Shelley (Liz) of Bloomington, Illinois and Danny Shelley (Deceased) of Florida. Virginia married the love of her life, Delbert Morgan, on January 18,...
Janice Marie "Jan" Wickenhauser
Jun 12, 2024
Janice (Jan) Marie Wickenhauser, 74, died at 2:48p.m. Wednesday, June 12, 2024 at Barnes- Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, MO, surrounded by her family. Born October 30, 1949 in Alton, IL, she was the daughter of the late Edward Wickenhauser and Joan (Ruckman) Wickenhauser. She is survived by her two sisters, Julie Prinkey (Rich) of Saint Charles, MO, and Susan...
Bennet Christopher Schmidt
Jun 10, 2024
It is with great sorrow that the family of Bennet Christopher Schmidt announces his passing on June 10, 2024. Ben's life was one of service to others, characterized by genuine kindness, acceptance, and joy in the simple things. Born in the historic village of Elsah, Illinois, on February 14, 1961, Ben spent much of his childhood exploring with his two...
Paulette Anne Krug
Jun 9, 2024
Paulette Anne Krug was called to the Lord on June 9, 2024 in Lawrence, Kansas. Paulette was born to Paul and Dorothy Snyder on August 14, 1950, in St. Charles, Missouri. She was the youngest and most mischievous of three daughters. She attended St. Charles High School but dropped out to become a mother in 1968 to the first of...
