Barbara Louise Bachman
Mar 17, 2023
Barbara Louise Bachman, 88, of Des Peres, MO passed peacefully surrounded by her children on Friday, March 17, 2023. She is survived by two sons, Steve (Rebekah) of Amarillo, TX and Mike (Jennifer Williams) of Des Peres; and nephew Dale Chamberlain and family. Barbara was one of four children born to Leslie and Lucille (Tingley) Chamberlain in Alton, IL. After...
Elbert "Bert" Grossheim
Mar 17, 2023
Dateline: Bethalto, IL Elbert "Bert" Grossheim, 94, died at 5:36 p.m. on Friday, March 17, 2023 at his residence. He was born August 14, 1928 in Alton, IL the son of the late Carl and Ethel (Cruthird) Grossheim, Sr. He served in the U.S. Army during the Koreen War and retired from General Motors as a supervisor. On September 14,...
Bethany Anne Bohn
Mar 16, 2023
Bethany Anne Bohn, 53, died at 3:11 p.m. Thursday, March 16, 2023 at her home in Godfrey. Born November 21, 1969 in Fairfield, CA, she was the daughter of Terry and Barbara (Younkin) Mellinger. Mrs. Bohn was the Clerk for the Village of Godfrey. On December 27, 1993 she married John Bohn in Virginia Beach, VA. He survives. Also surviving...
Kathleen "Kathie" Schrier
Mar 15, 2023
Kathleen "Kathie" Schrier, 72, of Shipman, IL, died peacefully on March 15, 2023, at Alton Memorial Hospital surrounded by family. She was born December 9, 1950 in Alton, IL, the daughter of the late Gale and Marilyn Aulabaugh. She is one of four siblings: the late Richard Aulabaugh, Timothy Aulabaugh, and Jane Kessler. On December 21, 1991 she married Kenneth...
Priscilla Lane Donals
Mar 14, 2023
Dateline: Godfrey Priscilla Lane Donals, 78, finally succumbed to a disease we all know too well, cancer, at 11:23 a.m. Tuesday, March 14, 2023 at her home in Godfrey. She was born May 1, 1944 in Alamance, N.C. the daughter of the late Kermit and Idell (Chester) Sharpe. She was proud to be a great warrior as she survived and...
Alma J. Anderson
Mar 13, 2023
Alma J. Anderson, 92, passed away, Monday, March 13, 2023 at Alton Memorial Rehab and Therapy. She was born September 23, 1930 in Carrollton, Il to the late Paul and Eler (Turner) Anderson. She served three years in the US Air Force, then three years in the US Air Force Reserves. She was employed by Chevrolet in St. Louis in...
Michael "Paco" Kenshalo
Mar 11, 2023
Michael "Paco" Kenshalo, 45, of Alton, IL, died Saturday, March 11, 2023 at his residence. Born on September 27, 1977 at Wood River Hospital, he was the son of the late Michael Joseph and Debra Sue (Warren) Blanton. Surviving are his longtime girlfriend, Sybel Brokaw and their daughter, Harley; his three daughters, Kearstin Kenshalo, Kiah Kenshalo and Kailey Kenshalo all...
Kutrinka "Kay" Crowder
Mar 10, 2023
Dateline: Brighton, IL Kutrinka (Kay) Crowder, 87, died at 8:35 a.m. on Friday, March 10, 2023 at Robings Manor in Brighton. She was born August 15, 1935 in Auburn, Nebraska the daughter of the late William Ivan and Fay (Brod) Green. Kay graduated from Nebraska Wesleyan University in Lincoln, Nebraska with a Bachelor of Arts in Secondary Education. She taught...
Vera Ethelyn Harper
Mar 9, 2023
Vera Ethelyn Harper, 101, passed away at 6:49 a.m. on Thursday, March 9, 2023 at Rivers Crossing of Alton. She was born December 16, 1921 in Iola, IL on a farm to Frank and Billie (Burkett) Smith. They later moved to Louisville, IL. On February 17, 1940 she married Gerald (Mac) Harper. He preceded her in death on December 21,...
Lillian Helen Hartley
Mar 9, 2023
Lillian Helen Hartley, 76, took her adventure through heaven's gates to join the Lord Thursday, March 9, 2023 with her loved ones at her side at Good Shepherd Care Community in Concordia, MO. Lilian was born April 7, 1946 to Laura (Stirtz) Hartley and John R. Hartley in Alton, IL. Lillian worked many years in the nursing field and enjoyed...
Daniel Edwin Cordes
Mar 8, 2023
Daniel Edwin Cordes, 59, died at 6:19 p.m. Wednesday, March 8, 2023 at OSF St. Anthony's Healthcare Center in Alton. Born November 27, 1963 in Alton, he was the son of Edwin H. and Christene E. (Cassella) Cordes. Daniel was a member of St. Ambrose Catholic Church in Godfrey. He enjoyed seeing Steve Davis, (Elvis impersonator), bowling and attending St....
Linda Susan Pruitt
Mar 6, 2023
Dateline: Alton, IL Linda Susan Pruitt, 70, died at 10:58 p.m. on Monday, March 6, 2023 at her residence. She was born December 30, 1952 in Alton the daughter of the late Harry and Grace (Gleason) Gauf. She worked for many years for General Motors in St. Louis. She married Harry Pruitt and he survives. Also surviving are five daughters,...
Danny Allen Crawford
Mar 6, 2023
Danny Allen Crawford, 57, died at 6:15 p.m. Monday, March 6, 2023 at his family home in Alton. Born September 8, 1965 in Alton, he was the son of Frank and Marlin (Wiesner) Crawford. Danny was a self-employed landscaper, carpenter, electrician, and all around handy man of many trades. Proceeded in death by his daughter Rebecca Sutton. Surviving are three...
Josie Mae Sitzes
Mar 6, 2023
It is with extremely heavy hearts that we announce the continuance of journey of Josie Mae Sitzes on March 6, 2023. Josie Mae is the daughter of Brittney Yotter and Clayton Sitzes. Josie Mae got her namesake from her Aunt Josie whose journey was also continued too soon in this life and her beloved Great Granny Eunice Mae. Josie Mae...
William "Erik" Adams
Mar 4, 2023
Dateline: Bunker Hill, IL William "Erik" Adams, 78, died at 5:30 p.m. on Saturday, March 4, 2023 at his home. He was born December 18, 1944 in St. Charles, MO the son of the late Harold and Milley (Kjer) Adams. Erik served in the U.S. Navy and was a member of the Veterans of foreign Wars, he was a Shriner...
Donald Glen Whipple
Mar 3, 2023
Dateline: Alton, IL Donald Glen Whipple, 74, died at 5:50 p.m. on Friday, March 3, 2023 at Christian Hospital NE. He was born December 3, 1948 in Alton the son of the late Wallace David and Elsie Monette (Webb) Whipple. He proudly served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War and was a member of the Wood River VFW...
April R. Burch
Mar 2, 2023
Dateline: Alton, IL April R. Burch, 43, passed away on March 2, 2023 at 12:36 p.m. in the Emergency Department at Alton Memorial Hospital. She was born May 16, 1979 at St. Joseph's Hospital in Alton, Illinois to Sue (Champlin) Midgett and Phil Burch, Sr. April graduated from Alton Senior High School in 1997 and furthered her education at CALC...
Frederick James Valdez
Mar 1, 2023
Frederick James Valdez, 84, died at 7:53 p.m. Wednesday, March 1, 2023 at Alton Memorial Hospital. Born July 9, 1938 in Alton, he was the son of Jose' and Alice (Baker) Valdez. Mr. Valdez served in the U.S. Army and retired as a machinist for Boeing. He was a member of the Bethalto Church of God. Surviving is his wife,...
Mary Lou Mcnelly
Feb 28, 2023
Dateline: Fairview Heights, IL Mary Lou McNelly celebrated her homecoming to heaven on the morning of Tuesday, February 28, 2023 at Belleville Memorial Hospital. Born December 27, 1940, she was the daughter of William and Mary A. (Russell) Kincade. She married the love of her life, Gary McNelly on October 22, 1960. He survives. She was a member of Reorganized...
Vonda Simmons Wooden
Feb 28, 2023
Dateline: East Alton, IL Vonda Simmons Wooden, 94, died at 3:02 p.m. on Tuesday, February 28, 2023 in Godfrey. She was born August 11, 1928 in Glen Allen, Missouri. She was the daughter of the late Thomas Sherman and Tina Lee (Beasley) McGee. Vonda worked for many years as a CNA for home health care and was Regional Manager of...
