Claire M. Mcbride
Mar 29, 2022
Claire M. McBride, 82, entered her heavenly home on Tuesday March 29, 2022 with family by her side. She was born October 19, 1939 in St. Louis, MO to Edward and Clara (Nissen) Lanzet. On January 3, 2004 she married Michael "Mickey" McBride. Claire and Mickey had many great years together, enjoyed traveling and lots of laughs with many good...
Mary Lou Ottwell
Mar 27, 2022
Dateline: Alton, IL Mary Lou (Brewer) Ottwell, 60, passed away and went to be with her Heavenly Father at 10:15 p.m., Sunday, March 27th, 2022, at Alton Memorial Hospital, with her family by her side. She was born on October 21, 1960, in St. Louis, MO the daughter of the late Bobby Gene and Elizabeth Ann (Sprinkle) Brewer. Mary Lou...
Edith K. "Edie" Ventimiglia
Mar 27, 2022
Dateline: Alton Edith K. "Edie" Ventimiglia, 97, died at 9:03 p.m. Sunday, March 27, 2022 at her home. Born March 22, 1925 in Eldorado, IL, she was the daughter of Leonard and Blanche (Patton) Ford. She married Anthony "Tony" Ventimiglia on April 15, 1944 at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Alton. He preceded her in death on August 7, 2021....
Eva L. Taylor
Mar 26, 2022
Dateline: Wood River Eva L. Taylor, 78, died at 7:00 p.m. Saturday, March 26, 2022 at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, MO. Born October 26, 1943 in Alton, she was the daughter of Vernon Dennis and Frances (Herron) Cason. Mrs. Taylor worked for the Olin Corporation and enjoyed antique cars. On July 21, 1961 she married Donald Taylor in East...
William "Billy" Michael Sweeney
Mar 25, 2022
Dateline: East Alton, IL William "Billy" Michael Sweeney, 51, died at 7:46 a.m. on Friday, March 25, 2022 at his daughter's home. He was born August 23, 1970 in Alton the son of the late Alan Lee and Donna (Embry) Sweeney. Surviving are six children, Billie Jo Sweeney of Granite City, Mikey Sweeney of Hardin, IL, Kara Martin Garrett of...
Mary Lou Mcclain
Mar 25, 2022
Dateline: Godfrey Mary Lou McClain, 97, entered her heavenly home to the greeting, "well done, good and faithful servant" on March 25, 2022. She was born on May 22, 1924, in Mayfield, Kentucky, the only child of James Edwin and Lula Wilson Davis. During junior high, she met the love of her life Ralph Franklin McClain. At Mayfield High, Ralph...
Sam Balaco Ii
Mar 22, 2022
Dateline: Alton, IL Sam Balaco II, 71, died at 12:55 p.m. on Tuesday, March 22, 2022 at Alton Memorial hospital. He was born September 27, 1950 in Alton the son of the late Lotteo Sam Balaco and Henrietta "Joan" Ahleymeyer. He was the owner of Sam's Pawn shop in Alton. On May 31, 1975 in Alton, he married Charlene Kincaid...
John W. Carpenter Jr.
Mar 21, 2022
John W. Carpenter Jr., 84, died at 11:09 p.m. Monday, March 21, 2022 at his home in Godfrey. Born January 23, 1938 in Calhoun County, IL, he was the son of John W. Carpenter Sr. and Lorraine (Hazelwonder) Carpenter. Mr. Carpenter served in the Army Reserves and retired as Vice President of Millers Mutual in Alton. He was a member...
Thomas "Tj" Hughes
Mar 19, 2022
Thomas Joseph Hughes passed away on March 19th, 2022, as the result of injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident. He was 45 years old. He had many nicknames during his life, including Amigo, Green Milk, the Diesel Guy, and a few others that shouldn't be published. But most often...he was just TJ. TJ was born on May 24, 1976,...
Mary Virginia Smith
Mar 19, 2022
Florissant, MO Mary Virginia Smith "Ginny" went to be with the Lord on March 19, 2022. She was the mother of three children, Stephen Smith, Charlotte Boudria (nee Smith) and Janice Smith (deceased). She is survived by her son-in-law Bruce Boudria, her brother Clarence Langston and preceded in death by Claude Smith, and her brothers Michael Langston, William Langston and...
Thomas Milton Guthrie Jr.
Mar 13, 2022
Dateline: Godfrey Thomas Milton Guthrie, Jr., 81, died at 8:48 a.m. Sunday, March 13, 2022, at his home in Godfrey. Born January 23, 1941 in Hayti, Missouri, he was the son of Thomas Milton Guthrie, Sr. and Hazel (Shaffer) Guthrie. Tom retired as a supervisor for Continental Can Company in St. Louis, MO. After retirement, Tom was employed part-time for...
Shellia A. Fedrick
Mar 11, 2022
Shellia A. Fedrick, 63 of Godfrey, passed away peacefully surrounded by her beloved close family at 6:02 pm on Friday, March 11, 2022 at her home. She was born in Alton, Illinois on February 13, 1959 to the late Earl J. Coleman and Sarah Garrett Coleman of Dow, Illinois. Shellia married the love of her life Bob Fedrick on January...
Nancy L. Bennett
Mar 11, 2022
Dateline: Versailles, MO Nancy Lee Bennett, 84, went to be with the Lord on Friday, March 11, 2022. She was born May 29, 1937, in Colchester, IL; the daughter of Harold Duke and Louetta May (Vawter) Duke. She worked for more than 15 years with the Fraternal Order of the Eagles. She enjoyed gardening, travelling, golfing, camping, fishing, cooking and...
Dr. Arvin J. Crose
Mar 9, 2022
Dateline: Collinsville, IL Dr. Arvin J. Crose, 87, died at 2:15 a.m. on Wednesday, March 9, 2022 at his residence. He was born May 16, 1934 in Salem, Oregon the son of the late Alvin and Lillie Arvilla (Blake) Crose. He was a U.S. Army Veteran and retired as a Dentist in Godfrey in 1999. Arvin was preceded in death...
Gregory Allen Lister
Mar 8, 2022
Gregory Allen Lister, age 67 of La Vergne, TN died Tuesday March 8, 2022. He was a native of Alton IL and was preceded in death by his parents, Maynard D. Lister and Vera (Hagen) Lister; uncle, Roger Dean Williamson. Mr. Lister was member of Smyrna United Methodist Church and founding member of SALT Ministry. He was an Eagle Scout...
Donald "Bodie" Huber
Mar 5, 2022
Dateline: Godfrey Donald E. "Bodie" Huber, age 95, passed away on March 5, 2022 in his home surrounded by loved ones. Bodie was born on December 31, 1926 in Alton, IL to George and Mildred (Maher) Huber. He attended SS Peter and Paul Catholic grade school and graduated from Marquette Catholic High School in 1944. Bodie then served in the...
Henry Lee Hellrung
Mar 2, 2022
Dateline: Alton Henry Lee Hellrung, 72, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly at 8:32 a.m. Wednesday, March 2, 2022 at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, MO. Born January 7, 1950 in Alton, he was the son of the late Henry Ralph and Viola Pearl (Whiteside) Hellrung. He attended St. Mathews Grade School, Marquette High School, and Alton High School graduating in...
James "Edward" Winslow
Feb 27, 2022
Dateline: Alton James "Edward" Winslow, 89, died at 7:41 a.m. Sunday, February 27, 2022. Born November 7, 1932 in Alton, he was the son of Walter and Katherine (McElroy) Winslow. Mr. Winslow served in the U.S. Army airborne division as a paratrooper and also served with U.S. Marine Corps. He was a member of the American Legion in Alton and...
Sharon Vandygriff
Feb 26, 2022
Sharon L. Vandygriff, 73, died at 9:31 p.m. on Saturday, February 26, 2022 at her residence. She was born August 5, 1948 in Carlinville, IL the daughter of the late John and Charlotte (McCoy) Beyer. She was a member of Sanford Avenue Baptist Church in Alton. On March 7, 1977 she married Wesley Vandygriff and he survives. Also surviving are...
Larry H. Roberts
Feb 26, 2022
Dateline: Godfrey Larry H. Roberts, 81, died at 5:52 p.m. Saturday, February 26, 2022 at OSF St. Anthony's Health Center. Born June 18, 1940 in Franklin, KY, he was the son of the late Orby and Vivian (Culp) Roberts. Mr. Roberts served in the U.S. Air Force and was a member of Calvary Baptist Church in Alton. A Ham Radio...
