Helen M. Evans
Feb 12, 2024
Helen M. Evans, 98, died on February 12, 2024 at Windsor Memory Care in Celebration, Florida. She was born September 18, 1925 in Alton, IL., the daughter of the late Marion and Clara (Schroeder) Whitten. On March 26, 1948 in Alton, she married John C. Evans III and he preceded her in death, April 12, 1988. Surviving family: Stacie Machnikowski...
Janice Marie Pearson
Feb 11, 2024
Dateline: Godfrey, IL Janice Marie Pearson, 84, passed away at 8:45 a.m. on Sunday, February 11, 2024, surrounded by family. She was born December 22,1939 in Nebo, IL. She was the daughter of the late Burdette and Ercil (Rowley) Guthrie. Janice was a member of Godfrey First United Methodist Church. She worked for many years for Sears at the Alton...
John William Rhoads
Feb 8, 2024
Dateline: Edwardsville John William Rhoads, 89, died at 4:40 p.m. Thursday, February 8, 2024 at Anderson Hospital in Maryville, IL. Born December 5, 1934 in Jersey County, he was the son of Carey Cecil and Bertha (Kirby) Rhoads. Mr. Rhoads served in the U.S. Navy and retired as a maintenance inspector for the FAA. He married the former Ida Byrl...
Kerren Anne Vollmer
Feb 8, 2024
Kerren Anne Vollmer slipped the bonds of earth and into the hands of the Lord, peacefully, and with family by her side on Thursday, February 8, 2024, after a long battle with cancer. Services will be held on Thursday, February 29, 2024 at 1:00 pm at Gents Funeral Home in Alton, Illinois. Graveside services will follow at Valhalla Memorial Park....
Alice Quinn Bates
Feb 7, 2024
Alice Quinn Bates, 89, died at 3:15 pm on Wednesday, February 7, 2024 at Alton Memorial Hospital. She was born December 31, 1934 in LaGrange, GA. The daughter of the late Alva and Annie Mae (Houze) Breed. Alice came to accept Jesus as Lord and Savior at the age of 12, while attending Dunson Baptist Church. She married Bobby R....
Charles "Chuck" Porter Jr.
Feb 6, 2024
Dateline: Mt. Olive, IL Charles (Chuck) Porter Jr., 56, died at 6:21 p.m. Tuesday, February 6, 2024 in his home in Mt. Olive, Illinois. He leaves behind his parents, Charles Porter Sr. (Lisa) Porter of Cottage Hills, IL and Pamela (Kevin) Young of Brighton, IL. Besides his parents he leaves two sisters Sarah (Josh) Lewis, of Wood River and Lindsay...
Father Jerry Wickenhauser
Feb 4, 2024
Father Jerry (Gerald) Wickenhauser, a Maryknoll Missionary Priest, was called home to his Lord and Savior with his family by his side on Sunday, February 4, 2024 at the age of 89 at OSF St. Anthony's Healthcare Center. He was born in Alton on November 16, 1934. Jerry was the son of Joseph Wickenhauser Sr. and Margaret (Dixon) Wickenhauser. He...
Ralph Edward Milford
Feb 2, 2024
Ralph E. Milford was born January 13, 1941 to Elmer L. and Mary (Harting) Milford. He died on February 2,2024 at his home with family, friends and his much-loved cats by his side. He graduated from Marquette Catholic High School and SIU Edwardsville. He spent 3 years in the Army Reserves. Ralph worked for over 40 years at St. Joseph's,...
Michael Dean Vandiver
Jan 31, 2024
Michael Dean Vandiver, 67, passed away suddenly on January 31st, 2024 in his home. He was born on December 13th, 1956 to Chester and Dollie Vandiver of Alton, who both preceded him in death. Along with his beloved brother, Chester Dale Vandiver. Mike is survived by his children Maxwell Vandiver, and Raven (Eric) Eckert along with 3 grandchildren Kylynne, Phoenix,...
Robin J. Roberts
Jan 29, 2024
Robin J. Roberts, of O'Fallon, MO, passed away, Monday, January 29 at the age of 73. Beloved husband of Carole; dearest father of Cara (Alan) Williams, Leah (Rob) Raggio and BethAnne Dorn; cherished papa of Ellyanna Sherlock, Anya Sherlock, Michael Williams, Elise Raggio and Auggie Raggio. He was born January 12,1951, in Alton, Illinois, the son of Robert and Rosella...
Stanley Henry Karrick
Jan 29, 2024
Dateline: Godfrey, IL Stanley Henry Karrick, 87, died at 6:57 a.m. on Monday, January 29, 2024 at his residence. He was born July 5, 1936 in Carlinville, IL the son of the late Everett and Myrtle (Behme) Karrick. He worked at Cahokia Marine Service for many years and was a member of the Wood River Moose. Surviving are four daughters,...
Jeanne (Joehl) Rynders
Jan 28, 2024
Dateline: Godfrey Jeanne (Joehl) Rynders, 90, passed away at 1:35 a.m. Sunday, January 28, 2024 at Cedar Creek of Godfrey with family by her side. Born December 6, 1933, she was the daughter of Al Joehl and Marcella (Haas) Joehl Rice. She married her high school sweetheart, Tom Rynders, on September 5, 1953 while Tom was home on a 3-day...
William Gerald Rister
Jan 28, 2024
Dateline: Alton William Gerald Rister, 96, died at 7:10 p.m. Sunday, January 28, 2024 at La Bella of Alton with his family by his side. Born January 25, 1928 in Elsah, IL, he was the son of William H. and Violet (Stucker) Rister. He served with the U.S. Air Force in Guam during WWII. In 1989 he retired as a...
Mary Katherine Manning
Jan 27, 2024
Dateline: Alton Mary Katherine Manning, 70, passed away at 8:35 a.m. Saturday, January 27, 2024 at La Bella Nursing Home in Alton after a lengthy illness. Born December 2, 1953, she was the daughter of Leon Amistadi and Mary (Poole) Cope. Mrs. Manning worked as a packer for Graham Packaging and also Handley Industries. Surviving is a son, Clifford Manning...
Beverly Elaine Edelman
Jan 24, 2024
Beverly Elaine Edelman was born April 27, 1938 in Detroit, Michigan. On Wednesday, January 24, 2024, the Angels wrapped her in their comfort. She is now headed to Glory's side in the midst of God's Paradise at the tree of life. She has endured much during her last few years. Beverly raised five children. She married Kenneth Edelman and received...
Mary J. Glaeser
Jan 24, 2024
Mary J. Glaeser, 75, died Wednesday, January 24, 2024 at Alton Memorial Hospital. Born September 4, 1948 in Alton, she was the daughter of Charles G. and Ardeth Esther (Schneider) Winslade. She married James "Jim" Glaeser on June 5, 1971 at SS Peter & Paul Catholic Church in Alton. Mrs. Glaeser was a secretary for computer department and was a...
David Lee Carroll
Jan 24, 2024
Dateline: Jerseyville, IL David Lee Carroll, 79, went to be with his Lord and Savior at 4:35 a.m. on Wednesday, January 24, 2024 at his residence. He was born February 1, 1944 in Jerseyville, IL the son of the late William and Mary (Rennison) Carroll. David grew up working on the farm with his family. As a 4H and FFA...
Rena A. Lanham
Jan 22, 2024
Dateline: Alton Rena A. Lanham, 84, died peacefully on Monday, January 22, 2024. She married Leo E. Lanham on May 20, 1961 at Saint Patrick's Catholic Church in Alton. They were married for over 40 years, until Leo passed away in 2002. They had an active life with four children and all of the associated pursuits of a growing family:...
Viola M. Barker
Jan 20, 2024
Dateline: Neosho, MO Viola Mae Barker was born on February 14, 1943, one of eight children to Fredrick and Arlillian (Trump) Lorts. She entered into rest on January 20, 2024, in Neosho, Missouri, at the age of 80. Viola moved to Neosho in 2020 from Illinois and was a homemaker. She had owned a ceramic shop and enjoyed crocheting and...
Elbie Milazzo
Jan 19, 2024
Elbie Milazzo, 75, died Friday, January 19, 2024 at OSF St. Anthony's Hospital. He was born to Anna (Wooden) and Louis Milazzo of East Alton on April 18, 1948. He graduated from Roxana High School in 1966 and went on to graduate with a Bachelor's of Science degree in Education from SIUE. He worked for Fairmount Park as a mutual...
