Robert Huber
Jan 19, 2024
Dateline: Godfrey, IL Robert Huber, 58, died at 9:36 a.m. on Friday, January 19, 2024 at his residence. He was born August 5, 1965 in St. Louis, MO the son of the late John and Helen (Horn) Huber. He was a retired Professor from Blackburn College in Carlinville, IL. On March 30, 2006 in Carlinville, he married Angela Hung Huber...
Jo Ann Huntsman
Jan 18, 2024
Dateline: Alton, IL Jo Ann Huntsman, 81, died at 11:25 a.m. on Thursday, January 18, 2024 at her residence. She was born March 8, 1942 in Alton the daughter of the late George and Ellen (Stone) Goodwin. She was a member of First Christian Church in Alton and worked for many years as a secretary for Union Electric. Jo Ann...
Lizabeth A. Fryman-Chapman
Jan 16, 2024
Dateline: Jerseyville Lizabeth A. Fryman-Chapman, 59, of Jerseyville IL, born Thursday, December 3, 1964 in Alton IL, passed away on Tuesday, January 16, 2024 in Jerseyville IL. As a teenager, Liz helped her mother in her family-owned catering business in the early 1980s. She enjoyed it so much she decided to follow in her mother's footsteps opening her own catering...
Roger Allen Bushnell
Jan 15, 2024
Dateline: Alton, IL Roger Allen Bushnell, 63, died at 3:28 p.m. on Monday, January 15, 2024 at Alton Memorial Hospital. He was born June 20, 1960 in Alton the son of the late Russell and Rose Marie (Waters) Bushnell. He was a U.S. Air Force Veteran. Surviving are three brothers, Rick Bushnell of Godfrey, Neil Bushnell of Jerseyville Jerry Bushnell...
Gregory "Scott" Campion
Jan 12, 2024
Dateline: Godfrey Gregory "Scott" Campion, 69, died at 9:35 p.m. Friday, January 12, 2024 at DePaul Hospital in Bridgeton, MO. Born June 6, 1954, in Alton, he was the son of the late John and Vada (Chapman) Campion. Scott received a Bachelor's Degree in Business from Western Illinois University but farming was his true passion. Surviving are a brother and...
Paul S. Guthrie Sr.
Jan 11, 2024
Paul S. Guthrie Sr., 89, passed away January 11, 2024 at 11:25 p.m. at Willow Rose Rehab. and Health Care. He was born December 2, 1934 in Wood River to Purley and Clara May (Corder) Guthrie. He married Sharon Lennox on June 24, 1969 in Alton, IL. They were happily married for 54 years. Paul worked at Laclede Steel in...
Luther William Sykes
Jan 11, 2024
Luther William Sykes, (Luke) 56, of Alton IL, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on January 11, 2024. His departure comes as a great shock and a deep wound to his family and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents Darold Sykes and Frances Hartley, his brothers John Burns, Matt Burns, and Seth Sykes and his sister Cathy Shanks....
Barbara Louise Vannoy
Jan 10, 2024
Dateline: Alton, IL Barbara Louise Vannoy, 84, died at 8:55 a.m. on Wednesday, January 10, 2024 at La Bella of Alton. She was born September 22, 1939 in Chester, IL. Barbara was a member of Godfrey Gospel Tabernacle Church. On August 23, 1973 she married Charles Vannoy and he preceded her in death. Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. until...
Michael "Mike" Blakely
Jan 9, 2024
Michael ("Mike") Blakely, 81, died on Tuesday, January 9, 2024 at his home in Godfrey. Born in 1942, he was the son of William and Georgie (Fuller) Blakely. He retired as a self-employed accountant. Mike is survived by his wife, Janet, son Greg (Dee), daughter Janeen, stepchildren Brian and Jaime (Trent), granddaughters Emily (Barron) and Amelia (Kitt), step grandchildren, Will...
Michael "Randy" Tovo
Jan 9, 2024
Dateline: Alton Michael "Randy" Tovo, 75, died at 1:43 a.m. Tuesday, January 9, 2024 at Alton Memorial Hospital. Born September 27, 1948 in Alton, he was the son of Anthony Tovo and Gertrude (Watkins) Evilsizer. Michael served in the U.S. Navy and retired as a bartender. Surviving is a brother, Ronald Tovo of South Carolina, and three sisters, Jan Tovo,...
Lloyd Farrow
Jan 9, 2024
Lloyd O. Farrow, 87, of Fieldon, IL passed away suddenly on Tuesday January 9, 2024 at Christian NE hospital surrounded by his family. Lloyd was born on September 29, 1936 in Oriole, Missouri, the son of the late Oliver and Lena (McClard) Farrow. He was a 4th generation logger and the owner and operator of Lewis and Clark Sawmill in...
Larry Dale Hauck
Jan 9, 2024
Dateline: Godfrey Larry Dale Hauck, 85, died at 10:25 a.m. Tuesday, January 9, 2024 at Alton Memorial Hospital. Born December 6, 1938 in Alton, he was the son of Lawrence Edward and Margaret Rose (Purcell) Hauck. Larry served in the U.S. Navy and was a member of St. Ambrose Catholic Church in Godfrey. Larry owned Wells Tire in downtown Alton....
Mary Kathleen Bazzell
Jan 7, 2024
Dateline: Godfrey Mary Kathleen Bazzell, 79, died at 11:42 a.m. Sunday, January 7, 2024 at Alton Memorial Hospital. Born February 28, 1944 in Alton, she was the daughter of Henry Joseph and Christine L. (Greenwell) Kreinest. She married Floyd Richard Bazzell on February 27, 1965 at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Alton. He survives. Also surviving are two sons, Tyrone...
Orval Ford Smith Jr.
Jan 7, 2024
Dateline: Godfrey Orval Ford Smith Jr., 88, died at 12:50 p.m. Sunday, January 7, 2024 at Jerseyville Manor. Born November 8, 1935 in Onarga, IL, he was the son of Orval Ford Smith Sr. and Annie Lee (Moore) Smith. Mr. Smith retired as a machinist from Owens Illinois Glass. On March 14, 1953 he married the former Barbara Ann Goldman...
Charles Edward Wiesner
Jan 7, 2024
Dateline: Alton Charles Edward Wiesner, 81, died at 1:39pm Sunday January 7, 2024 at OSF Saint Anthony's Healthcare Center in Alton Illinois. Born June 24, 1942 in St. Louis Missouri, he was the son of Paul Joseph and Mary (Rogers) Wiesner. Charlie retired from Beall Manufacturing. Surviving are four daughters Jennifer (Jason) Armstead of Louisville Kentucky, Julie (Timmy) Glisson of...
Doran Chadwick "Chad" Arnold
Jan 6, 2024
Dateline: Godfrey It is with great sadness we announce the passing of our beloved son and brother, Doran Chadwick Arnold, who left us on the morning of January 6, 2024. He was 58 years old. Chad, as he was fondly called by his friends and family was born November 9, 1965 to Carl Richmond and Patsy Mae Arnold of Godfrey....
Bruce Erwin Swanson
Jan 6, 2024
In Loving Memory of Bruce Erwin Swanson Bruce Erwin Swanson, a man of unwavering strength, compassion, and devotion, departed this world on January 6th, 2024, at the age of 71. Born on December 6th, 1952, in Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada, Bruce lived a life marked by service, love, and an unyielding commitment to his family, faith and community. Bruce is...
Stephen Ray Mills
Dec 31, 2023
Dateline: East Alton, IL Stephen Ray Mills, 72, died at 2:55 p.m. on Sunday, December 31, 2023 at his residence. He was born August 26, 1951 in Palestine, IL the son of the late David and Velda (Swope) Mills. He retired from the Wood River Refinery as a quality assurance tester and was a member of the Whitelaw Avenue Baptist...
Shelly Dickerson
Dec 30, 2023
Dateline: Godfrey, IL Shelly Dickerson, 58, died at 3:45 p.m. on Saturday, December 30, 2023 at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis. She was born February 5, 1965 in Wood River, IL the daughter of the late Ronnie Clark and Carol Marie (Barry) Kopp of Wood River. She worked as a CNA in the home health industry for many years....
Stella Boukas
Dec 29, 2023
Dateline: St. Louis, MO Stella Boukas, 88, died at 12:25 a.m. on Friday, December 29, 2023 at her residence. She was born April 8, 1935 in Lamia, Greece the daughter of the late Georgios and Georgia (Kyrkou) Tasiopoulos. She was a member of Sts. Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church in Swansea, IL. On July 20, 1960 in Lamia, Greece...
