Richard Donovon Rogers
May 14, 2024
Richard Donovon Rogers, age 91, passed away at St. Anthony's Medical Center in Alton on May 14, 2024 and was received into heaven. He left the world with loved ones close at hand. He was born January 18, 1933 in Alton to the late Pauline Tinsley and the late Henry G. Rogers. He was a faithful employee as a tank...
James Otero Leavell
May 14, 2024
James Otero Leavell, 86, died at 9:50 a.m. Tuesday, May 14 2024 at Jerseyville Manor. Born October 2, 1937 in Alton, he was the son of the late James W. and Juanita (Garnet) Leavell. Mr. Leavell served in the U.S. Army and retired from Interstate Bakeries in St. Louis, MO. He attended the Community Christian Church in Alton. He was...
Ellsworth "Jack" Bailey
May 13, 2024
Ellsworth "Jack" Bailey Jr., 94 died at 11:50 p.m. on Monday, May 13, 2024 at Alton Memorial Hospital. He was born March 3, 1930 in Dekalb, IL the son of the late Ellsworth and Maxine (Perry) Bailey Sr. On November 25, 1953 in Alton, he married Millie Ziegenfuss and she survives. Also surviving are one daughter, Joy Lee of Alton,...
George C. Evans
May 12, 2024
George C. Evans, 91, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, May 12, 2024 at Charter Senior Living (Cedar Creek of Godfrey). Born April 26, 1933 in Alton, he was the son of George and Viola (Boyce) Evans. He married Norma Dorsey on September 8, 1951. She preceded him in death in 2012. Mr. Evans retired as a supervisor...
Anita Marie Strack
May 12, 2024
Anita Marie Strack, 89, died at 12:00 p.m. Sunday, May 12, 2024 at Cedar Creek of Godfrey. Born December 1, 1934 in Batchtown, IL, she was the daughter of Lawrence and Dora (Eilerman) Schmidt. She retired as the office manager for Snyder's Department Store. In 1963 she married Donald Strack in Wood River. He preceded her in death in 1990....
James Ember Corwin
May 12, 2024
James Ember Corwin, 80, died at 7:25 p.m. Sunday, May 12, 2024 at Bria of Godfrey. Born June 21, 1943 in Alton, he was the son of Ember and Lavina (Gaffney) Corwin. Mr. Corwin served in the U.S. Air Force and Navy and retired from the public works department for the City of Alton. On April 29, 1973 he married...
Yoland Plunkett
May 11, 2024
In loving memory: Yoland Plunkett August 17, 1953 – May 11, 2024 With heavy hearts, we bid farewell to Yoland DeGrand Plunkett, a cherished wife, mother, and grandmother, who departed this world on May 11, 2024. Born on August 17, 1953, she filled our lives with love and warmth. Yoland epitomized devotion, especially as a wife, mother and grandmother. Her...
Maureen Kay Overath-Durham
May 11, 2024
Dateline: Edwardsville, IL Maureen Kay Overath-Durham, 82, died at 4:15 p.m. on Saturday, May 11, 2024 at Anderson Hospital in Maryville. She was born April 14, 1942 in Alton the daughter of the late Morris and Grace (Leeds) Parkins. She retired in 1995 as a school teacher with the Alton School District. Kay enjoyed gardening and working in her yard,...
Gloria Jean Bell
May 11, 2024
Dateline: Bethalto, IL Gloria Jean Bell, 69, died at 8:05 a.m. on Saturday, May 11, 2024 at her residence. She was born February 14, 1955 in Alton the daughter of the late Raymond and Mary Louise (Gleason) Mackelden. She was a member of Messiah Lutheran in Alton. On December 11, 1970 in St. Charles, MO she married Carson Dennis Bell...
Patricia Stolze
May 10, 2024
Patricia Stolze, 66, died Friday, May 10, 2024 at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis. Born August 15, 1957 in Indianapolis, IN, she was the daughter of Joseph and Alice (Sinclair) McMahon. Patricia was a member of SS Peter & Paul Catholic Church and was involved with the Mustard Seed Peace Project. In 2007 she retired as an X-Ray Technician from...
Mary K. Middleton
May 6, 2024
Mary K. Middleton, 85, died at 11:10 a.m. Monday, May 6, 2024 at Jerseyville Manor. Born August 7, 1938 in Greenfield, IL, she was the daughter of Harvey and Mina (Savage) Bryant. She retired as a cashier from Melville Dairy. On March 6, 1958 she married Robert "Bob" Middleton in Alton. He preceded her in death on May 25, 2021....
John Todd Davenport
May 6, 2024
John Todd Davenport, 55, died at 6:20 a.m. Monday, May 6, 2024 at La Bella of Alton. Born January 15, 1969 in Alton, he was the son of Monica J. (Todd) Davenport of Alton and the late Orris Gene Davenport. Along with his mother, he is survived by many cousins and also his many fraternity brothers and their families and...
Joyce June Dial
May 5, 2024
Joyce June Dial, 89, died at 9:26 p.m. Sunday, May 5, 2024 at La Bella of Alton. Born June 22, 1934 in Carrollton, IL, she was the daughter of Herman Carter and Lillian Beatrice (Greenwood) Hoff. Mrs. Dial retired from Shop and Save and was a member of the Community Christian Church in Alton. On July 19, 1973 she married...
Antoinette Kathleen Stanford
Apr 29, 2024
Antoinette Kathleen Stanford, 67, died at 6:38 a.m. Monday, April 29, 2024 at her home in Bethalto. Born April 2, 1957 in St. Louis, MO, she was the daughter of Ellis and Angela (Celiz) Hagen. Mrs. Stanford was a member of Our Lady Queen of Peace Church in Bethalto. Surviving is a son, Jeremy Stanford (Lisa) of Brighton, a granddaughter,...
Thomas "Tom" Walton Renfrow Sr.
Apr 29, 2024
Dateline: Cottage Hill, IL Thomas "Tom" Walton Renfrow, Sr., 76, died at 1:14 p.m. on Monday, April 29, 2024 in Pleasant Hill, IL. He was born October 8, 1947 in Granite City, IL the son of the late Conrad and Nettie (Ewell) Renfrow. He served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War and worked for many years as a...
Margaret Muir (O'Neill) Narconis
Apr 27, 2024
Margaret Muir (nee O'Neill) Narconis, 73, died on April 27, 2024 at Mari De Villa Nursing Home in Town and Country, MO. Meg was born February 22, 1951 in Alton, the daughter of the late Dr. Paul J. O'Neill and Elizabeth "Peg" (Smith) O'Neill. Meg was a 1969 graduate of Alton High School and received a bachelor's degree in nursing...
Wesley Gene Lohr
Apr 27, 2024
Wesley Gene Lohr, 86, of Godfrey, died on Saturday, April 27, 2024 at his home surrounded by family. He was born on March 3, 1938 to Clarence (Ted) and Ellen (LaSetta) (Waters) Lohr in the same house in which he died. Mervin (Bud) Lohr was Wes's brother who preceded him in death. Wes attended Godfrey Grade School and graduated from...
Robert E. Kramer
Apr 25, 2024
Robert E. Kramer, 84, passed away at 9:46 p.m. on Thursday, April 25, 2024 at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, MO. Born April 22, 1940 in St. Louis, MO, he was the son of Walter E. and Ardella F. (Sexauer) Kramer. On August 24, 1963 he married the former Sheryl A. Kinglsey. She survives. Mr. Kramer was a graduate of...
Carole Conner
Apr 23, 2024
Dateline: Godfrey, IL Carole Conner, 83, died at 10:41 a.m. on Tuesday, April 23, 2024 at her home. She was born October 22, 1940 in Oskaloosa, Iowa the daughter of the late Alan Edward and Vera (Ash) Miller. She worked as a teacher's aid in the Alton School District for many years. On February 5, 1965 in Alton she married...
Alan Y. Harrison
Apr 21, 2024
Alan Y. Harrison, 90, passed away on Sunday, April 21, 2024, at Cedarhurst of Godfrey. The family lost a loving and caring husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He was born October 25, 1933, to Rolla Herschel and Sarah Evelyn (Young) Harrison. Alan graduated from Alton High School in 1951. He attended Millikin University and graduated from Shurtleff College in Alton....
