Charles Elmer Goen
Sep 13, 2022
Dateline: Alton Charles Elmer Goen, 87, passed away peacefully at 8:47 a.m. Tuesday, September 13, 2022 at his home in Alton. Born July 9, 1935 in Wood River, he was the son of Elmer C. and Lucille (Webster) Goen. Mr. Goen served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War and was a loyal member of Knights of Columbus, Eagles...
Michelle Lynn Duley
Sep 9, 2022
Dateline: Casselberry, FL Michelle Lynn Duley, 44, died at 9:34 a.m. Friday, September 9, 2022 at Advent Health Altamonte Hospital, Altamonte Springs, FL. Born October 11, 1977 in Alton, she was the daughter of Mary Ann Duley of Alton. Michelle was a manager for Wawa Convenience Store in Florida. Surviving is her daughter, Samantha Duley of Barnhart, MO, two sons,...
Mary Jane Theisen
Sep 8, 2022
Mary Jane Theisen, 71, died at 11:45 a.m. Thursday, September 8, 2022 at Alton Memorial Hospital. Born April 27, 1951 in Richmond Heights, MO, she was the daughter of William and Edna (Coleman) Boekesch. Surviving is her daughter, Jessica Spring Inniss, of St. Louis, MO, and her sister, Jeanne (Kirchman) Clark, of Freeburg, IL., as well as several nieces and...
Kristine Ann Main
Sep 5, 2022
Dateline: Wood River Dateline: Wood River Kristine Ann Main, 32, died at 4:28 p.m. Monday, September 5, 2022 at her home in Wood River. Born July 3, 1990 in Alton, she was the daughter of Traci (Eaton) Frost of Granite City and the late John M. Selhime Along with her mother, Kristine is survived by her husband, Sean Main, a...
Linda Jane Barton
Sep 2, 2022
Linda Jane Jackson Barton passed away Friday, September 2, 2022 as a result of a stroke. She spent the hours preceding her death surrounded by a large family who is equal parts heartbroken to lose her and grateful to have had her. Born and raised in the Alton area, Linda and her surviving sister, Nancy Beth Jackson, were the daughters...
Geraldine Knight
Sep 1, 2022
Dateline: Alton Geraldine Knight, 93, died at 7:45 a.m. Thursday, September 1, 2022 at her home in Alton. Born February 6, 1929 in McLeansboro, IL, she was the daughter of Theodore and Mary (Sinks) Smith. On October 24, 1952 she married John "J.M." Knight in Broughton, IL. He preceded her in death on June 4, 2021. Surviving are two daughters,...
Bonlyn "Bonnie" Tiemann
Aug 30, 2022
Bonlyn "Bonnie" Roth Tiemann, born October 11th, 1940 in Sheboygan, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on August 30, 2022, in Godfrey, Illinois at her home. She was a joyous and youthful 81 years old. Bonnie was a gracious wife and homemaker with her husband of 60 years, Fred Tiemann. Loved by many and a true inspiration to all who knew her,...
James "Jim" Holman
Aug 30, 2022
James "Jim" Bradley Holman, 64, died at 1:16 p.m. Tuesday, August 30, 2022 at Alton Memorial Hospital. Born October 7, 1957, he was the son of Robert "Bob" Holman of Garden Grove, CA, and the late Pat (Elm) Holman. On August 3, 1996, he married the former Glenna Oliver in Godfrey. She survives. Along with his father and wife, Jim...
Frederick Thomas Dykeman
Aug 21, 2022
Frederick Thomas Dykeman, 81, died at 3:53 p.m. Sunday, August 21, 2022 at his home in Godfrey. Born July 27, 1941 in Alton, he was the son of Vernon and Lorene (Chilton) Dykeman. Mr. Dykeman served in the U.S. Air Force and was a member of St. Ambrose Catholic Church in Godfrey. He worked for Granite City Steel Employees Credit...
William E. "Bill" Parker
Aug 20, 2022
Dateline: Alton, IL William E. "Bill" Parker, 84, died at 11:20 a.m. on Saturday, August 20, 2022 in Godfrey. He was born July 20, 1938 in Alton the son of the late William E. and Elizabeth (Burcham) Parker, Sr. Bill served in the U.S. Air Force and was a member of SS Peter & Paul Catholic Church. He loved to...
Mildred "Sue" Kelch
Aug 19, 2022
Dateline: Alton, IL Mildred "Sue" Irene Kelch, 68, died at 9:53 a.m. on Friday, August 19, 2022 at River Crossing in Alton. She was born April 18, 1954 in Cape Girardeau, Missouri the daughter of the late Alvin and Margaret (Bauman) Schirmer. Surviving are three sisters, Patricia Freeman (James) of Alton, Doris Stout of Arkansas, Linda Rinehart of O'Fallon, MO...
Barbara Joann Painter
Aug 18, 2022
Dateline: Alton Barbara Joann Painter, 81, died at 4:37 p.m. Thursday, August 18, 2022 at Alton Memorial Hospital. Born February 5, 1941 in Toronto, Ohio, she was the daughter of Floyd and Vera Belle (Marrow) Rudder. She retired as the owner/operator of BJ Booking. Mrs. Painter was a Cub Scout Leader and a PTA Officer. Surviving are three daughters, Cherry...
Philip Carl Bumbacher
Aug 18, 2022
Dateline: Alton Philip Carl Bumbacher, 77, died at 6:18 a.m.,Thursday, August 18, 2022, at Barnes Hospital in St. Louis, MO with his family by his side. Born May 3, 1945, in St. Joseph, MO. He was the son of Milton L. Bumbacher and Theresa M. (Bokay) Bumbacher. He was a 1963 graduate of Alton High School and a 1968 graduate...
William Marvin Phipps
Aug 15, 2022
William Marvin Phipps, 79, died at 9:00 a.m. Monday, August 15, 2022 at Asbury Village in Godfrey. Born July 31, 1943 in Alton, he was the son of William W. and Ruth (Kappler) Phipps. He served in the U.S. Naval Reserves and retired as a machinist for Boeing in St. Louis where he helped build the Space Shuttle Columbia. He...
Franklin "Frank" Joseph Purcell
Aug 15, 2022
Franklin "Frank" Joseph Purcell, 89, died at 1:22 am on Monday, August 15, 2022 at Alton Memorial Hospital. He was born August 1, 1933 in Alton, Illinois to the late Francis and Elizabeth (Nation) Purcell. He retired from Laclede Steel in Alton and was a Marine Veteran having served in the Korean War and the recipient of the National Defense...
Kenneth Wade Smith
Aug 14, 2022
Dateline: Alton, IL Kenneth Wade Smith, 51, died at 3:29 a.m. on Sunday, August 14, 2022 at OSF St. Anthony's in Alton. He was born March 25, 1971 in Alton the son of Dixie (Sams) Maul and Fred Maul. Kenneth was a Registered Nurse at Children's Hospital in St. Louis, MO. On August 24, 1997 in Carlyle, IL he married...
Wendel Glen Parrish Sr.
Aug 14, 2022
Wendel Glen Parrish Sr., 79, died at 11:49 a.m. Sunday, August 14, 2022 at Alton Memorial Hospital. Born August 12, 1942 in Michigan City, IN, he was the son of Earl G. and Lillie (Pool) Parrish. Mr. Parrish was a retired Sergeant First Class with the U.S. Army and served in Vietnam. He then worked as a private contractor for...
Clarence Andrew Morrow
Aug 13, 2022
Dateline: Godfrey Clarence Andrew Morrow, 63, died at 3:36 p.m. Saturday, August 13, 2022 at his home in Godfrey. Born February 22, 1959 in Alton, he was the son of George Andrew and Barbara Jean (Walton) Morrow. Surviving is a daughter, Bridget Marie Fridley, a brother, Cliffton Morrow of Godfrey, and two sisters, Georgetta Morrow of Wood River and Diana...
Shirley Mae Plunk
Aug 8, 2022
Dateline: Piasa, IL Shirley Mae Plunk, 91, died at 11:51 a.m. Monday, August 8, 2022 at OSF St. Anthony's Health Center. Born January 11, 1931 in Alton, she was the daughter of Harry Edwin and Bertha (Lowe) Olden. Mrs. Plunk was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church in Alton and retired as an inspector for the Olin Corporation. She...
Edward "Roy" Leroy Hyman
Aug 7, 2022
Dateline: Godfrey, IL Edward "Roy" LeRoy Hyman, 91, died at 10:45 a.m. on Sunday, August 7, 2022 at River Crossing of Alton. He was born March 29, 1931 in Alton the son of the late Issac and Ruby (Eller) Hyman. Roy served 22 years in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict and the Vietnam War. He was a member...
