Helen Frances Anderson
Jun 29, 2023
Dateline: Alton, IL Helen Frances Anderson, 98, died at 8:10 a.m. on Thursday, June 29, 2023 at her residence. She was born October 31, 1924 in Harrisburg, PA the daughter of the late Paul and Valerie (Fulmer) Haeseler. On April 20, 1946 she married Frank Anderson, and he preceded her in death on April 9, 2006. Surviving are four daughters,...
Vincent "Spike" Compton
Jun 28, 2023
Dateline: Dow Vincent W. "Spike" Compton, 57, died at 1:11 p.m. Wednesday, June 28, 2023 at his home in Dow. Born December 26, 1965 in Jerseyville, IL, he was the son of Danen and Carol Sue (Ready) Compton Sr. Vincent was a self-employed care giver. Surviving are his siblings, Douglas Compton (Katy) of Bethalto, Danen Compton Jr. of Golden, CO,...
Shawn Syddall
Jun 27, 2023
Dateline: Florida Shawn Syddall, 55, died Tuesday, June 27, 2023 at his home in Florida. Born February 5, 1968 in Alton, he was the son of the late Gerald and Joan Syddall. He is survived by his brother Gene Syddall, a niece, Jerri Jo Moulton of Wood River, IL and a cousin, Gayle Syddall of Alton, IL.. Private burial will...
Gary W. Mcnelly
Jun 27, 2023
Gary W. McNelly, 86, of Fairview Heights, was reunited with his loving wife, Mary, on June 27, 2023 and into the loving arms of Jesus. Gary and Mary (Kincade) McNelly were married on October 22, 1960. They were members of the Reorganized Church of Latter-day Saints in Wood River. Gary was a retired veteran from Scott Air Force Base. He...
Gregory Glen Kuehnel Jr.
Jun 26, 2023
Dateline: Jerseyville, IL Gregory Glen Kuehnel Jr. passed away at St. Louis University Hospital at 12:38 a.m. on June 26, 2023 at the age of 18 years old. He is the son of Greg Kuehnel Sr. and Melissa (Greer) Kuehnel of Jerseyville, IL. He attended Pre-K through 7th grade in the Alton School District and then finished and graduated from...
Mark Dwayne Jordan
Jun 24, 2023
Mark Dwayne Jordan, 63, died at 1:58 p.m. Saturday, June 24, 2023 at Alton Memorial Hospital. Born June 10, 1960 in East St. Louis, IL, to Shirley (Tucker) Jordan. On April 16, 1982 he married Lisa M. (Petrosky) Jordan at St. Mary's Church in Madison, IL. Mark served in the U.S. Navy during Operation Desert Strom and retired as a...
Harry Lee Pruitt
Jun 23, 2023
Dateline: Alton, IL Harry Lee Pruitt, 69, died at 7:38 a.m. on Friday, June 23, 2023 at his residence. He was born September 1, 1953 in Alton, the son of the late John Henry and Rosella (Smith) Pruitt. He worked for many years as a handyman in the area. He married Linda Susan Gauf, and she preceded him in death...
Mildred Grace Prange
Jun 22, 2023
Mildred Grace Prange, 103, died at 9:16 a.m. Thursday, June 22, 2023 at Meridian Village in Glen Carbon. Born September 13, 1919 in DeSoto, MO, she was the daughter of Frederich and Lillian (Bochert) Brown. She married Robert Prange on July 6, 1940 in St. Louis, MO. He preceded her in death on January 31, 1982. Mrs. Prange was primarily...
Robert Allen Osborne
Jun 21, 2023
Dateline: Kane, IL Robert Allen Osborne, 71, died Wednesday, June 21, 2023 at St. John's Hospital in Springfield, IL. He was born November 22, 1951 in Alton, IL, he was the son of Jack and Betty (Harris) Osborne. Robert served in the U.S. Army and was a member of the American Legion Post 1038 in Kane, IL. He retired from...
Kenneth Wayne Edelen
Jun 21, 2023
Kenneth Wayne, of Godfrey, IL., departed this realm on June 21, 2023. Kenneth Wayne was born in Alton on Valentine's Day in 1943. Perhaps it was this happenstance that resulted in an amount of love beyond measure that he proudly carried for and gave to each of his children and grandchildren each day of his life. Many of those days...
Dennis Ashby Wood
Jun 19, 2023
Dennis Ashby Wood, 72, died at 9:21 a.m. Monday, June 19, 2023 at his home. Born June 21, 1950 in Alton, he was the son of Vondal and Cynthia (Ashby) Wood. Dennis was a property manager for Boeing and attended the First Baptist Church in Brighton. On September 27, 1973 he married the former Sharon Wilson at Cherry Street Baptist...
Darris "Tippy" Lue Bonnell
Jun 14, 2023
Dateline: East Alton, IL Darris "Tippy" Lue Bonnell, 86, died at 11:24 a.m. on Wednesday, June 14, 2023 at Bria of Wood River. She was born October 13, 1936 in Eldorado, IL, the daughter of the late William Howard and Geraldine (Williams) Denny. She was a member of 1st General Baptist Church in Wood River and was a member of...
Laura Rose Bechtold
Jun 14, 2023
Laura Rose Bechtold, 97, died at 2:34 p.m. Wednesday, June 14, 2023 at Cedarhurst of Godfrey. Born May 24, 1926 in East Alton, she was the daughter of William R. and Emma (Roderfeld) Wunderlich. Mrs. Bechtold was a homemaker and a member of St. Ambrose Catholic Church in Godfrey and St. Michael's Catholic Church in Beltrees. She married Elmer James...
Larry T. Spain
Jun 14, 2023
Larry T. Spain, 92, died at 3:25 p.m. Wednesday, June 14, 2023 at Alton Memorial Hospital. Born February 22, 1931 in Cedar Falls, Iowa, he was the son of James M. and Margaret (Larson) Spain. Larry graduated from the University of Iowa and served as a lieutenant in the U.S. Army. He was a member of St. Ambrose Catholic Church...
Roberta "Bobbi" Ulrich
Jun 12, 2023
Dateline: Brighton, IL Roberta "Bobbi" Ulrich, 79, died at 6:03 a.m. on Monday, June 12, 2023 at her residence. She was born January 27, 1944 in McCluskey, IL, the daughter of the late Clarence and Margaret (Kelley) King. She worked as a banker at various banks in the St. Louis and Alton area. Bobbi was a member of St. Alphonsus...
Tiffany Elaina Lubinski
Jun 11, 2023
Dateline: Alton It is with our deepest sympathies that we announce the passing of Tiffany Elaina Lubinski, of Alton, IL. Tiffany passed away at the age of 44 on June 11, 2023. Tiffany passed away surrounded by her loved ones after a 3-year battle with colon cancer. Born November 3, 1978 in Alton, IL she was the daughter of Timothy...
Clarence O. Despain
Jun 9, 2023
Dateline: Salem, IL Clarence O. DeSpain, 87, died at 8:08 p.m. on Friday, June 9, 2023 at Helia Healthcare of Salem. He was born July 12, 1935 in Mill Creek Village, IL, the son of the late Clarence and Fern Grace (McDonald) DeSpain. He worked as a foreman with Butler Factory for many years. Clarence was a member of Friendship...
David Lamarr Gammaitoni
Jun 8, 2023
David LaMarr Gammaitoni, 80, passed away at home holding his beloved wife's hand at 12:58 am on Thursday, June 8, 2023, after a courageous battle against Dementia, Atypical Parkinson's, congestive heart failure, and polymyalgia rheumatica. Also known as Dave, he was born July 3, 1942, in Alton to the late Sarafino Gammaitoni and Alma "Wink" Forbes Auston. Raised in Grafton,...
Marsha Suzette Long
Jun 4, 2023
Marsha Suzette Long, 72, died at 3:55 a.m. Sunday, June 4, 2023 at DePaul Hospital in St. Louis, MO. Born December 3, 1950 in Alton, she was the daughter of Charles H. and Ethel G. (Abraham) Blackard. Marsha loved to listen to the music of Elvis and Neal McCoy. An animal lover, she especially enjoyed hummingbirds, cats and dogs. Being...
Harold Ray Lynn
Jun 3, 2023
Harold Ray Lynn, 75, passed away at 9:44 p.m. Saturday, June 3, 2023 at OSF St. Anthony's Health Center in Alton. Born December 25, 1947 in Alton, he was the son of Ray and Mary (McDaniels) Lynn. Harold had been employed at Shell Oil for 28 years and Elk Heating and Cooling for 13 years. At the time of his...
