Helen M. Despain
Jul 17, 2023
Helen M. DeSpain, 96, was called to her heavenly home on Monday, July 17, 2023. Born September 10, 1926 in Alton, she was the daughter of Harold O. and Addie Mae (Gauf) Nation. She loved her family, enjoyed growing flowers, gardening, fishing, camping, quilting, antique cars and rides up the river road. She worked at the Glassworks for a short...
Mary Geraldine "Gerry" Mitchell
Jul 17, 2023
Dateline: Tulsa, OK Mary Geraldine "Gerry" (Hoefert) Mitchell, 90, formerly of Godfrey, Illinois, died at 2:15 a.m. Monday, July 17, 2023 at her home in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Born on February 9, 1933 in Alton, she was the daughter of Harold and Clara (Taphorn) Hoefert. She married Dr. Michael F. Mitchell on December 31, 1955 in Alton. He preceded her in...
Elsie Irene Herbstreit
Jul 16, 2023
Dateline: Jerseyville, IL Elsie Irene Herbstreit, 90, went home to be with the Lord at 7:40 p.m. on Sunday, July 16, 2023 at Jerseyville Manor. She was born October 28, 1932 in Rombauer, Missouri, the daughter of the late Henry and Gertrude (Ham) Buchanan. She was a member of Faith Lutheran Church in Godfrey. Elsie was the head checker for...
Nellie R. Bright
Jul 15, 2023
Dateline: Brighton Nellie R. Bright, 95, died at 9:58 a.m. Saturday, July 15, 2023 at the home of her granddaughter. Born October 11, 1927 in Piney Flatts, TN, she was the daughter of Landon and Anna Mae (Jones) Hodges. She married Getsel M. Bright on June 9, 1962 in Alton. He preceded her in death on March 5, 2012. Mrs....
Laverna Jane Dare
Jul 14, 2023
Laverna Jane Dare, 85, died at 8:25 a.m. Friday, July 14, 2023 at her home. Born March 1, 1938 in Fosterburg, she was the daughter of Earl and Opal June (Hatcher) Miller. She married Edwin Dare on December 24, 1955 at Calvary Baptist Church in Alton. He survives. Jane worked as a seamstress out of her home. Along with her...
Nina D. Nesbitt
Jul 14, 2023
Dateline: Godfrey Nina D. Nesbitt, 77, died at 9:10 p.m. Friday, July 14, 2023 at River Crossing of Alton. Born June 17, 1946 in Alamance, NC, she was the daughter of Kermit and Nina Idell (Chester) Sharpe. Surviving is a son, Carlton Wade Hinson, four grandchildren, a brother, Kenneth Sharpe and nieces and nephews. Along with her parents, she was...
Joyce Elaine Phillips
Jul 13, 2023
Dateline: Alton, IL Joyce Elaine Phillips, 70, went home to be with the Lord at 9:00 a.m. on Thursday, July 13, 2023 at her residence. She was born September 13, 1952 in Chicago, the daughter of the late Jack and Beverly (Kasinger) Phillips. She worked as a legal secretary for many years. Surviving are one daughter, Julia Dougher of Fort...
Charleigh Lynn Renee Echols
Jul 12, 2023
Dateline: Wood River, IL Charleigh Lynn Renee Echols, 1, died Wednesday, July 12, 2023 at Alton Memorial Hospital in Alton, IL. She was born March 11, 2022 in Maryville, IL, the daughter of Hannah Forgy, of Wood River, IL and Christopher Echols, of East St. Louis, IL. Charleigh was a sweet and loving little girl. She always knew how to...
Kathleen Anna Butler Simpson
Jul 12, 2023
Dateline: Alton, IL Kathleen Anna Butler Simpson, 43, passed away on Wednesday, July 12, 2023 at 11:37 p.m. surrounded by family and friends. She was born December 12, 1979 in Alton IL, the daughter of the late Dick and Susan (Losch) Butler. She had a successful 20+ year career in banking/finance. Mostly recently as a Branch Manager for Busey Bank....
Marcella Margaret Lane
Jul 10, 2023
Dateline: Dow Marcella Margaret Lane, 86, died at 10:20 p.m. Monday, July 10, 2023 at Jersey Community Hospital. Born February 15, 1937 in Dow, she was the daughter of Joseph and Margaret (Fessler) Finkes. She married Gerald Lane on September 14, 1963 at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Alton. He preceded her in death on December 8, 1996. Mrs. Lane...
Terry Morris Allen
Jul 10, 2023
Dateline: Alton Terry Morris Allen, 85, passed peacefully at 10:45 a.m. Monday, July 10, 2023 at Willow Rose in Jerseyville. Born August 24, 1937 in Independence, MO, he was the son of Fredrick and Jean (Terryberry) Allen. He served four years in the Navy before finishing his Bachelor's degree and later received his Master's degree from SIU-E. On January 8,...
Laurence L. "Larry" Etienne
Jul 10, 2023
Laurence L. Etienne "Larry" 79, died at 9:58 p.m. Monday, July 10, 2023, at Evelyn's House in St. Louis, MO. Born on Feb.15,1944, in Green Bay, WI, he was the son of Louis and Laura (Mathu). On July 13, 1968, he married the former Barbara Monaco, in St. Louis, MO. After 55 years of marriage, Barbara survives. Also surviving are...
Lula Frances Hammond (Barrett)
Jul 8, 2023
Lula Frances Hammond (Barrett), 76, died at 5:09 a.m. Saturday, July 8, 2023 at the home of her sister-in-law, Cathy Greeling, in Godfrey, IL. Born November 29, 1946 in Kansas City, MO, she was the daughter of John and Louise (Martin) Hammond. She married Patrick Barrett on August 5, 1976, in Houston, TX. Ms. Hammond was a published author and...
James S. Crane
Jul 8, 2023
Dateline: Alton, IL James Crane, 78, died at 2:45 a.m. on Saturday, July 8, 2023 at Willow Rose in Jerseyville, IL. He was born January 13, 1945 in Pulaski County, MO the son of the late Edward and Myrtle (Darr) Crane. He worked for many years as a bus driver for the Alton public schools. On April 25, 1974 in...
Adel Schneider
Jul 7, 2023
Adel F Schneider passed peacefully on Friday, July 7, 2023. She was the beloved wife of the late William D. Schneider, mother of Pamela (Daniel) Corbett and Nancy (William) Kreeb, grandmother of Rachel (Seth) Armstrong, Hillary Corbett, Matthew Kreeb, Jacob (Ashley) Kreeb, and Anna (Daniel) Marxkors. She treasured her four great-grandchildren: Spencer, Wyatt, Jesse Warman, and Cora Armstrong, and niece,...
Lorene M. "Renie" Pohlman
Jul 5, 2023
Lorene M. "Renie" Pohlman, 95, died Wednesday, July 5, 2023 surrounded by her loving family, a family of five sons and a niece to whom she spent her life teaching them what a good and noble heart was and should be. Born September 8, 1927 on a rural farm in the Beltrees area of Dow, IL, she was the daughter...
Frances E. Holbrook
Jul 5, 2023
Dateline: Godfrey, IL Frances E. Holbrook, 95, formerly of The Villages of Lady Lake, Florida died at 1:33 a.m. on Wednesday, July 5, 2023 at her residence in Godfrey. She was born April 26, 1928 in Alton the daughter of the late Frank and Edna Etta (Haynes) Trout. She was a former member of Immanuel Baptist Church in Oxford, Florida....
Martha "Dolly" Wahlstrom
Jul 4, 2023
Dateline: Bethalto, IL Martha "Dolly" Wahlstrom, 94, died at 4:00 a.m. on Tuesday, July 4, 2023 at Anderson Hospital in Maryville, IL. She was born March 6, 1929 in Boaz, KY the daughter of the late Edwin and Effie (Marshall) Curtis. Dolly was a member of the original Godfry Methodist Church where she served on multiple committees. She worked at...
Martha J. Reese
Jul 3, 2023
Dateline: Godfrey, IL Martha J. Reese, 37, died at 8:54 a.m. on Monday, July 3, 2023 at her residence. She was born October 26, 1985 in Alton, the daughter of Mary J. Bott and the late Clyde Swarringin, Jr. She enjoyed taking photos and worked as a photographer for many years. Martha enjoyed listening to music, especially old albums and...
Pamela L. Kaizer
Jul 2, 2023
Dateline: Alton Pamela L. Kaizer, 66, died at 7:10 a.m. Sunday, July 2, 2023 at her home in Alton. She was born July 27, 1956 in Alton, the daughter of Edward and Iris (Ingersoll) Russell. She married Stanley Kaizer on June 16, 1979 in Alton. They later divorced. A document does not end love and they reunited prior to his...
