Rebecca "Becky" Bierbaum
Mar 7, 2024
Rebecca "Becky" Bierbaum, 72, passed away in the early morning on Thursday, March 7, 2024, at La Bella of Alton. Born May 17, 1951, in Alton, Becky was the daughter of Paul M. Bierbaum, Sr., and Maryella "Skip" (Godwin) Bierbaum. After graduating from Illinois State University, she proudly worked for the Girl Scouts of America. She then continued her education...
William F. Mcneil
Mar 6, 2024
William Ferguson McNeil, 76, passed away peacefully at his home in Alton, Illinois. He was born May 4, 1947 in Dunfermline Fife, Scotland to the late Annie Russell (McKnight) McNeil and William Ferguson McNeil, a bagpiper with the Black Watch Royal Highland Regiment. McNeil and his family immigrated to the United States when he was just a child. They arrived...
Ray Monte Graves
Mar 6, 2024
Ray Monte Graves, 92, formerly of Godfrey, peacefully went to be with our Lord at 5:00 a.m. on Wednesday, March 6, 2024, surrounded by his children and grandchildren at his home in Poulsbo, WA. He was born September 22, 1931 in St. Louis, MO, the oldest of four sons of the late Ansel and Artie (Clark) Graves. He graduated from...
Sally Mcclain
Mar 6, 2024
Sally McClain, 69, died on March 6, 2024 at St. Luke's Hospital in Chesterfield, MO, with her son and loving family by her side. Sally was born on January 17, 1955. She graduated from Alton High School, the University of Illinois, and Washington University in St. Louis Olin Business School in 1990. She worked at Monsanto for 25 years. She...
Ilah Gail Davis
Mar 3, 2024
Ilah Gail Davis, 73, died after a courageous battle with cancer on Sunday, March 3, 2024 surrounded by family. Born November 7, 1950 in Alton, she was the daughter of Earl and Helen (Godfrey) Weilmuenster. On March 20, 1970 she married the love of her life Michael E. Davis in Godfrey. Ilah was beautician for many years in the Alton...
Clifford Lee Ohlson
Mar 2, 2024
Clifford Lee Ohlson, 78, died at 1:31 p.m. Saturday, March 2, 2024 at Christian Hospital in St. Louis, MO. Born March 2, 1946 in Alton, he was the son of Donald Clifford and Virginia Lee (Gericke) Ohlson. Cliff was a member of SS Peter & Paul Catholic Church in Alton and the former St. Mathew Parish of Alton. Cliff retired...
Rebecca June Greeling
Mar 2, 2024
Dateline: Alton Rebecca June Greeling, 59, died at 12:46 p.m. Saturday, March 2, 2024 at OSF St. Anthony's Healthcare Center. Born September 24, 1964 in Alton, she was the daughter of Albert and Marguerite (Swarringim) Greeling. Rebecca worked as an office administrator for OSF St. Anthony's Healthcare Center and also Anderson Hospital. She enjoyed attending Renaissance Festivals and creating Chaine...
Joseph Harold Owens Jr.
Mar 1, 2024
Dateline: Alton, IL Joseph Harold Owens, Jr., died at 6:52 p.m. on Friday, March 1, 2024 at his residence. He was born October 14, 1970 in Okinawa, Japan the son of the late Joseph Harold Owens, Sr. and Mary Ann (McDonald) McDowell of Wood River. Besides his mother, he was survived by one son, Josiah Owens and two sisters, Tammy...
Glenn "Bert" Williams Jr.
Feb 29, 2024
Dateline: Godfrey Glenn A. "Bert" Williams Jr., 74, died at 6:33 a.m. Thursday, February 29, 2024 at OSF St. Anthony's Healthcare Center in Alton. Born January 26, 1950 in Dow, he was the son of Glenn A. Williams Sr. and Florence (Campion) Williams. He served with the U.S. Air Force and was a member of Faith Baptist Church in Godfrey....
Joseph J. Haufe
Feb 29, 2024
Dateline: Alton Joseph J. Haufe, 72, died at 5:50 p.m. Thursday, February 29, 2024 at his home in Alton. Born May 25, 1951 in Alton, he was the son of Joseph and Evelyn (Thomae) Haufe. Mr. Haufe served in the U.S. Army and was a self-employed contractor and jack of all trades. Surviving is a son, Douglas Haufe of Alton,...
Jack L. Hippen
Feb 28, 2024
Dateline: Godfrey, IL Jack L. Hippen, 79, died at 12:00 p.m. Wednesday, February 28, 2024 at Alton Memorial Hospital. Born August 17, 1944 in Peoria, IL, he was the son of Lester and Margaret (Harsey) Hippen. Jack graduated from Spalding Institute in 1963. After service in the U.S. Army, Jack attended Bradley University and graduated from the Caterpillar Training Program....
Maximus Christopher Schleeper
Feb 27, 2024
Dateline: Alton Maximus Christopher Schleeper, 18, of Alton, Illinois died at home on February 27, 2024. Max was born on October 7, 2005 in St. Louis, Missouri to Christoper and Denise Schleeper. On February 27th, 2024, our world was completely shattered. Our beautiful, blue-eyed baby boy made a decision that no one saw coming. Maximus Christopher. We called him Maximus...
Carolyn V. Davis
Feb 23, 2024
Carolyn V. Davis, 87, died at 6:38 p.m. Friday, February 23, 2024 at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, MO, as a result from injuries from a tragic fall. Born February 23, 1937 in San Francisco, CA, she was the daughter of Albert and Violet (Bowman) Wells. On June 21, 1958 she married Laurin E. Davis Jr. in Reno, Nevada after...
Jason Michael Corzine
Feb 22, 2024
Jason Michael Corzine, 43, died at 11:26 p.m. Thursday, February 22, 2024 at his home, surrounded with family and friends. Born November 9, 1980 in Alton, he was the son of Jeffrey and Sheril (Bergesch) Corzine of Alton. Jason worked in numerous Auto Body shops throughout the area over the last 30 years. He worked privately on custom vehicles his...
Phyllis B. Dickerson
Feb 22, 2024
Dateline: Godfrey, IL Phyllis B. Dickerson, 97, died at 6:45 a.m. on Thursday, February 22, 2024 at her residence. She was born November 18, 1926 in Alton, the daughter of the late Glen and Helen (Wightman) Butler. She worked for many years as a sales clerk with Godwin Office supplies and was a member of Upper Alton Baptist Church. Phyllis...
Maribeth Reed
Feb 21, 2024
Dateline: Godfrey, IL Maribeth Reed, 80, died at 7:03 p.m. on Wednesday, February 21, 2024 at St. Joseph Hospital in Highland, IL. She was born December 31, 1943 in Alton, the daughter of the late John and Anna (Murray) Halliday. She worked for the Alton School District for many years as a clerk. On November 21, 1964 in Niagara Falls,...
Marilyn Jean Campagna
Feb 21, 2024
Dateline: Leander, TX Marilyn Heffron Campagna, age 80, passed away peacefully at her home in Leander, TX on February 21, 2024. Marilyn was a wonderful wife, mother and friend. She was actively involved in church and her children's and grandchildren's school and activities. Marilyn created beautiful art, was an avid reader and was passionate about politics. Marilyn loved to laugh...
Margaret R. Hubbard
Feb 20, 2024
Margaret R. Hubbard, 99, died at 7:17 p.m. Tuesday, February 20, 2024 at her home surrounded by her family. Born August 31, 1924 in White Hall, IL, she was the daughter of Yuell Glenn and Hazel Daisy (Taylor) Ralston. She was a homemaker and a member of Calvary Baptist Church in Alton where she was a faithful and active member...
Dustin Ryan Rister
Feb 19, 2024
Dateline: Golden Eagle, IL Dustin Ryan Rister, 37, died at 11:15 p.m. Monday, February 19, 2024. Born September 27, 1986 in Rantoul, IL, he was the son of Jeff and Tammie Lea (Hellrung) Smith of Golden Eagle, IL. Dustin served in the U.S. Marine Corps and worked as a line technician. Along with his parents, he is survived by his...
C. Richard "Dick" Propes
Feb 12, 2024
C. Richard (Dick) Propes, 94 of Godfrey, passed peacefully into the arms of his Lord and Savior on Monday, February 12, 2024 at Alton Memorial Hospital. He was born in Granite City, Illinois on September 29, 1929 to the late Clarence H. and Luella (Randall) Propes. Dick married Margery Parker in 1956 in Johnston City, Illinois and they were blessed...
