Anna Irene Wagner
Apr 10, 2023
Dateline: Alton, IL Anna Irene Wagner, 84, died at 10:33 a.m. on Monday, April 10, 2023 at Alton Memorial Hospital. She was born January 25, 1939 in Alton, the daughter of the late Walter T. and Della Irene (Wilder) Greer Jr., Anna was a member of Calvary Baptist Church in Alton. She enjoyed being a Sunday School Teacher and volunteering...
Jane Loriel Mercer Johnson Bernhardt
Apr 9, 2023
Jane Loriel Mercer Johnson Bernhardt (born 22 April 1942) of Clayton, Missouri, left this life on the morning of Easter Sunday. Born in Alton, Illinois, to long-time Superintendent of Alton Public Schools, Dr. James Burris Johnson, and Anneka Theen Johnson, Jane attended Alton High, Stephens College and Washington University in St. Louis where she enjoyed being a Kappa Kappa Gamma...
Delores Ann Banks
Apr 9, 2023
Delores Ann Banks, 83, died at 8:28 a.m. Sunday, April 9, 2023 at her home in Alton surrounded by her family and friends. She had a very contagious laugh and a bright smile. She always put others first before herself. She was a dedicated mother, grandmother and teacher, and was very much loved by her nieces, nephews and friends. She...
Harold Wayne Fisher
Apr 8, 2023
Harold Wayne Fisher, 92, died at 8:48 a.m. Saturday, April 8, 2023 at Jerseyville Manor in Jerseyville, IL. Born December 28, 1930 in East Alton, he was the son of Harold and Katherine (Held) Fisher. Mr. Fisher served in the U.S. Marine Corps during the Korean War and was a member of St. Ambrose Catholic Church in Godfrey. He played...
Josephine Coleman
Apr 7, 2023
Josephine (Mickoff) Coleman, 97 died Friday April 7, 2023, at Christian Hospital Northeast surrounded by family. She was born March 4, 1926, in Perth Amboy, New Jersey, and moved to Alton, Illinois with her family when she was a child. On April 12th, 1947 she married the love of her life, John Coleman and they lived in Godfrey Illinois where...
Keith Alan Spurgeon
Apr 5, 2023
Dateline: Alton, IL Keith Alan Spurgeon, 57, died at 7:56 a.m. on Wednesday, April 5, 2023 at his residence. He was born February 18, 1966 in Alton, the son of the late Maurice and Lois (Creamer) Spurgeon. He worked for many years as a cook at several different restaurants in the area. Surviving is his fiancé of many years, Mary...
Beatrice "Bea" Schulmeister-Macnair
Apr 5, 2023
Dateline: The Villages, FL Beatrice Elizabeth "Bea" (Wiseman) Schulmeister-MacNair, 78, formerly of Alton, IL, passed away Wednesday, April 5, 2023 at her home in The Villages, FL. Bea was born June 16, 1944 and is survived by her devoted husband, Covington "C.C." MacNair, two daughters, Julie (Trent) Russell of Eldon, MO, Mia (Scott) Woods of Alton, IL, one son, Steven...
Robert Richards
Apr 3, 2023
Robert Donald Richards "Bob", 90, formerly of Brighton Illinois passed away in Avon Park, Florida on Monday April 03, 2023. He was born on May 7, 1932, to Joseph Henry and Delilah "Velma" (Futhey) Richards in Alton Illinois. He had 2 brothers, Michael and Mark, and 2 sisters, Thelma Ray and Jeannie Thomae. He married Zelis Jean Cope on September...
Robert Lee "Bob" Cook
Apr 2, 2023
Robert Lee "Bob" Cook, 88, died at 6:45 p.m. on Sunday, April 2, 2023 at his residence. Born August 30, 1934 in St. Louis, MO, he was the son of Cecil G. and Sophie D. (Senger) Cook. Bob served in the U.S. Army and retired as a factory supervisor for the Alton Box Board. Bob had a passion for classic...
Charles Robert Streeper
Apr 1, 2023
Dateline: Wood River, IL Charles Robert Streeper, 84, died at 5:40 a.m. on Saturday, April 1, 2023 at Foxes Grove in Wood River. He was born February 8, 1939 in Alton the son of the late Calloway Travis and Helen Marcine (Weaver) Streeper, formally owners of Streeper Funeral Home in Alton. Charles served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam...
Tracy M. Bogard
Mar 29, 2023
Dateline: Godfrey Tracy M. Bogard, 56, died at 7:16 a.m. Tuesday, March 29, 2023 at her home in Godfrey. Born August 17, 1966 in Alton, she was the daughter of Ellen (Bose) Bogard of Godfrey and the late Stephen T. Bogard. Tracy was a certified athletic trainer in both Illinois and Missouri. She worked as a certified trainer for Northwest...
Sigurd "Sig" Utgaard
Mar 28, 2023
Dateline: Alton Sigurd "Sig" Utgaard died at 7:29 a.m. Tuesday, March 28, 2023 at his home in Alton. Sig grew up in the southern Illinois town of Carbondale, where many lifelong friends still reside. He always spoke about the town as a magical place where cultures, family, and academic purists melded together. Carbondale was also the home to the famed...
Timothy James "Buck" Fleming
Mar 27, 2023
Dateline: Godfrey Timothy James "Buck" Fleming, 70, died at 5:14 p.m. Monday, March 27, 2023 at his home in Godfrey. Born November 25, 1952 in Alton, he was the son of Vincent J. and Roberta L. (Williams) Fleming. Buck was a 1971 graduate of Marquette Catholic High School and earned a bachelor degree from SIUE. He was a member of...
William E. Steinbrueck
Mar 26, 2023
William E. Steinbrueck, 90, of Alton, Illinois passed away on Sunday morning, March 26, 2023 at his residence. He was born on November 13, 1932 in Peoria, Illinois to the parents of Elmer and Pearl (Winslow) Steinbrueck. Bill retired from Olin Brass Corp. after 32 years of service and was a U.S. Navy Veteran serving during the Korean Conflict. He...
Preston Alexandar Rose-Vannatta
Mar 25, 2023
Hartford Infant Preston Alexander Rose-Vannatta passed away at Alton Memorial on Saturday, March 25, 2023. Survivors include parents; Korin D. Rose and Shawn D. Vannatta, Grandparents; Crystal Huber, Scott Foiles, Dale and Marcia Prater, Thomas and Jami Rose A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, April 5, 2023 at Gent Funeral Home in Alton. Online guest...
Joyce "Susie" Douglas
Mar 24, 2023
Dateline: Wood River Joyce Sue Douglas, 82, passed away Friday, March 24, 2023 at Alton Memorial Hospital with her three children by her side. She was born on December 21, 1940 in Pontiac, MI the daughter of William F. and Norma (Nicholson) Honchell. She married Norman Douglas, and he preceded her in death. Susie loved everyone she met. She cheerily...
Clara E. Focht
Mar 23, 2023
Clara E. Focht, 96, lifelong resident of Alton, Ill., passed away on Thursday, March 23, 2023 at Jerseyville Manor in Jerseyville, Illinois. Clara, widow of former Alton Telegraph Managing Editor John D. Focht, was a well-known area seamstress. She has made thousands of suits, gowns, dresses, and made alterations for customers throughout the area. She followed fashion and thoughout most...
Margaret A. Pitchford
Mar 21, 2023
Dateline: Alton Margaret A. Pitchford, 84, devoted wife, and loving aunt, cousin, niece and friend died at 10:45 p.m. Tuesday, March 21, 2023 at her home in Alton. Born February 14, 1939 in Alton, she was the daughter of Powell and Fern (Miller) Barrow. Margaret was a member of the North Alton Southern Baptist Church. She taught school in Springfield,...
Connie Denise Nilsson
Mar 20, 2023
Dateline: Jerseyville, IL Connie Denise Nilsson, 66, died at 12:00 p.m. on Monday, March 20, 2023 at her residence. She was born January 26, 1957 in Marshall Town, Iowa the daughter of Patricia (Tegeler) Free and the late Marion Free. After graduation from high school she took nurses training there and worked in several hospitals. She was employed in the...
Michael Eugene Wittman
Mar 19, 2023
Dateline: Alton Michael Eugene Wittman, 61, died at 7:18 p.m. Sunday, March 19, 2023. Born February 10, 1962 in Alton, he was the son of Norbert and Martha (DiMaio) Wittman. Michael retired in 2008 as the owner/operator of All Seasons Landscaping Outdoor Services. He was a member of the Godfrey First United Methodist Church. He loved the outdoors and took...
