John Thomas Long
Jan 28, 2022
John Thomas Long – Godfrey John Thomas "Tom" Long, 71, passed away on the morning of January 28, 2022, at home surrounded by, and in the care of, his loving family. Born May 3, 1950, in Kankakee, Illinois, he was the oldest son of Virginia (Fransden) and John "Jack" D. Long. Tom married Robin L. (Barton) Long on March 10,...
Geraldine "Gerri" Bandy
Jan 28, 2022
Dateline: Bethalto Geraldine "Gerri" Ruth Annette Bandy, 80, died at 2:30 p.m. Friday, January 28, 2022 at Alton Memorial Hospital. Born November 25, 1941 in St. Louis, MO, she was the daughter of Edward L. and Claribell (Werner) Bremer. Gerri retired as a beer bottler for Anheuser-Busch in St. Louis. She married Ellis Bandy on October 28, 1989 in St....
Dr. Eugene Joseph Mario Aragona
Jan 26, 2022
Godfrey Dr. Eugene Joseph Mario Aragona, ABEM, age 76, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ at 12:01 a.m. on Wednesday, January 26, 2022 at OSF St. Anthony's Health Center. He was born on September 4, 1945 in San Sosti, Italy the son of the late Dr. Nicola Alessandro and Erminia Ida (Cataldi) Aragona. Along with...
Patricia "Trish" Tolle
Jan 24, 2022
Dateline: Godfrey Patricia "Trish" L. Tolle, 53, passed away at 3:54 pm on Monday, January 24, 2022 at OSF Saint Anthony's Health Center. Trish, born November 28, 1968 was the youngest of 15 siblings. She was an Occupational Therapy Assistant and worked at Saint Claire's and OSF Saint Anthony's in Alton for 15 years. She enjoyed spending time with her...
Dorothy Marie Conner
Jan 21, 2022
Dateline: Godfrey, IL Dorothy Marie (Holland) Conner, 95, died at 8:55 a.m. on Friday, January 21, 2022 at Calhoun Nursing and Rehab. She was born June 20, 1926 in Eddyville, KY the daughter of the late Joseph and Ulah (Flynn) Holland. She married the love of her life George William (Bill) Conner on June 9, 1944 in Alton, IL. She...
Susan Kay Hornsey
Jan 20, 2022
Dateline: Godfrey Susan Kay Hornsey, 74, died at 8:04 p.m. Thursday, January 20, 2022 at Alton Memorial Hospital. Born July 25, 1947 in Alton, she was the daughter of Ed "T-Bone" and Lois (Whitten) Hornsey. Susan graduated from Marquette Catholic High School, class of 1965 and also a graduate of St. John Mercy School of Nursing. She retired as the...
Michael Allen Graves
Jan 19, 2022
Mike Graves, 64, died unexpectedly at home. He was born October 30, 1957, in Alton, son of Donald and Barbara (King) Graves. Mike graduated from Alton High School in 1975. He graduated from Western Illinois University with a bachelors in criminal justice in 1979. He married his wife, Lura Sue (Kelley) Graves April 1, 1995 and settled in Godfrey. They...
Sherry Kay Ventimiglia
Jan 19, 2022
Dateline: East Alton Sherry Kay Ventimiglia, 70, died at 4:54 p.m. Wednesday, January 19, 2022 at her home in East Alton. Born August 16, 1951 in Carrollton, IL, she was the daughter of Marvin H. and Shirley (Baecht) Caselton Sr. Sherry was as a pipefitter for Shell Refinery and was an avid bingo player. Surviving are her siblings, Mark Caselton...
Amy Lynn Klaus
Jan 18, 2022
Dateline: Alton Amy Lynn Klaus, 52, died at 11:48 a.m. Tuesday, January 18, 2022 at her home. Born July 21, 1969 in Alton, she was the daughter of Diane (Hamilton) Page of Florida and the late Gregory Lee Page. Amy was the district manager of Savvi Formal Wear where she had worked for more than 25 years. On October 30,...
Ruth M. Starbuck
Jan 18, 2022
Dateline: Litchfield Ruth M. Starbuck, 88, formerly of Alton, died at 1:38 p.m. Tuesday, January 18, 2022 at Heritage Health in Litchfield, IL. Born April 3, 1933 in Edwardsville, she was the daughter of William and Emma (Klenke) Yindrak. She worked as an administrative assistant for the Alton State Hospital. Surviving is a daughter and son-in-law, Barb and Bob Brenner...
Dorothy Elizabeth Hillebrand
Jan 17, 2022
Dorothy Elizabeth Hillebrand, 98 died at 1:55 p.m. on Monday, January 17, 2022 at Rivers Crossing in Alton. She was born October 4, 1923 in St. Louis, Missouri the daughter of the late George and Nellie (Bruntick) Schonhorse. She worked for many years in the Hazelwood school district as a bus driver. She married Raymond E. Hillebrand and they shared...
Shannon M. Boyd
Jan 17, 2022
Dateline: Godfrey Shannon M. Boyd, 50, died Monday, January 17, 2022 at Alton Memorial Hospital. Born October 25, 1971 in Sheridan, CO, she was the daughter of Diane (Marti) Boyd of Pontoon Beach and the late John Boyd. Along with her mother, she is survived by her husband, David A. Roberts, a son, Matthew E. Roberts of Godfrey, a daughter,...
Mynerva "Dodie" Miller
Jan 17, 2022
Dateline: Godfrey Mynerva "Dody" Eldora Miller, 78, of Godfrey, passed away at 9:39 p.m. Monday, January 17, 2022 at her home in Godfrey. She was born May 7, 1943 in Dupo, IL, to Herman and Helen (Sweeney) Parker. She married Howard Edwin Miller on May 11, 1962 in East St. Louis. She graduated from Madison High School in 1961. She...
Bessie Louise Seibold
Jan 16, 2022
Dateline: Godfrey Bessie Louise Seibold, 95, died at 12:48 a.m. Sunday, January 16, 2022 at OSF St. Anthony's Health Center. Born August 16, 1926 in Hillview, IL, she was the daughter of Robert S. and Hazel M. (Carmean) Bess. Mrs. Seibold retired as a self-employed beautician and was a member of St. Ambrose Catholic Church in Godfrey. On February 12,...
Robert "Bob" Price
Jan 16, 2022
Dateline: Alton Robert "Bob" Price, 64, died at 5:13 a.m. Sunday, January 16, 2022 at Alton Memorial Hospital. Born February 7, 1957 in Alton, he was the son of Loretta (Bolen) Fletcher of Godfrey and the late James Richard Price. Bob retired as a security guard for the Alton School District. An avid trout fisherman, he was a member of...
Robert B. St. Peters
Jan 15, 2022
Dateline: Alton Robert B. St. Peters, 72, died at 10:00 pm Saturday, January 15, 2022, at Integrity Healthcare of Alton. He was born April 15, 1949, in Darby Pennsylvania to Robert E. and Helen St. Peters (Lowrey). Bob attended SS Peter and Paul School, Marquette High School (1967), Saint Louis University B.A. (1971) and Saint Louis University J.D. (1974). He...
Howard Henry Eichen
Jan 13, 2022
Dateline: Alton Howard Henry Eichen, age 93, went home to be with our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, January 13, 2022. He was born August 27, 1928, in Wood River, Illinois, the only child of Henry A. and Eva Mae Eichen. He was the "apple of their eyes." Howard was the generous and loving husband of Harry Lou Eichen, to...
Susan Barbara Reno
Jan 13, 2022
Susan Barbara Reno, 82, died at 10:35 p.m. Thursday, January 13, 2022 at Rivers Crossing in Alton. Born January 11, 1940 in Wood River, she was the daughter of Ruby Etta (Canada) Russell. Mrs. Reno retired in 2005 as a LPN for Rosewood Care Center in Alton. She was a member of the Red Hat Society. On July 4, 1961...
Marion "Mim" Allen
Jan 12, 2022
Marion "Mim" Louise Allen, 67, died at 1:26 p.m. on Wednesday, January 12, 2022 at her residence. She was born December 29, 1954 in Highland, Kansas the daughter of the late William Maxeiner and Alice (Cory) VonBergen. She worked for Traveler's insurance as an underwriter assistant for many years. Surviving are two daughters, Andrea Allen (Michael Heimann) of Fairview Heights,...
Thomas "Mike" Hope
Jan 12, 2022
Dateline: Godfrey, IL Thomas "Mike" Hope, 80, died at 6:16 p.m. on Wednesday, January 12, 2022 at his residence. He was born September 23, 1941 in Enid, OK the son of the late Thomas and Helen (Kennedy) Hope. He attended Wentworth Military Academy and graduated from Phillips University. He worked for Owens- Illinois in the human resource department and eventually...
