David Allen Crabtree
Dec 28, 2021
David Allen Crabtree, 77, died peacefully at 11:13 a.m. Tuesday, December 28, 2021 at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, MO. He was born in Centralia, IL on April 18, 1944 to the late Russell Lawrence Crabtree and Tava Luella (Atchison) Crabtree. David graduated from Centralia Township High School in Centralia, Centralia Township Jr. College, and SIUE with a degree in...
Leslie Marie Hruby
Dec 28, 2021
Leslie Marie Hruby, 56, died at 11:30 p.m. Tuesday, December 28, 2021 at River Crossing of Alton. Born April 21, 1965 in St. Louis, MO, she was the daughter of John J. Hruby Jr. and Nancy Kay (Chappee) Bailey and Dale L. Bailey. Leslie was a real estate agent for Market Pro Real Estate in East Alton and she enjoyed...
James Jolly Jr.
Dec 26, 2021
Dateline: Wood River James Jolly, 98, passed away Sunday, December 26, 2021 at John Cochran VA Medical Center in St. Louis, MO. He was born in White Hall, IL on June 27, 1923, the son of James and Sally (McCoy) Jolly. Jolly married Ruth Day in 1942 at the Baptist Church in East Alton. They shared 68 years of marriage....
George E. Snyder
Dec 25, 2021
Dateline: Holiday Shores George Edward Snyder, of Holiday Shores, IL, passed away December 25, 2021. He was survived by his loving wife of 27 years, Linda (Brown-Grable) Snyder. George was born October 24, 1938 in Industry, IL to Horace J. "Bud" Snyder and Mary Katherine (Roe) Snyder. He graduated from Alton High School and attended Western Illinois University. George served...
Beverly Ann Haas
Dec 25, 2021
Dateline: Alton, Il Beverly Ann (Watson) (Lively) Haas went home to the Lord on December 25, 2021. She was born July 19, 1942 in Wallace, Idaho to Roy and Helen Marie (Altermott) Watson. She enjoyed baking, fishing, dining out, and bowling the most. She was a member of several organizations throughout her lifetime such as Eastern Star, the VFW and...
Sherry Lucille Kelly
Dec 22, 2021
Dateline: Alton Sherry Lucille Kelly, 67, died at 11:24 p.m. Wednesday, December 22, 2021 at Alton Memorial Hospital. Born November 26, 1954 in Alton, she was the daughter of Robert A. and Edna L. (Hyman) Kite. She retired in 2020 as a housekeeper for Rosewood Care Center. On December 18, 1997 she married Michael Kelly in Brighton. He survives. Also...
Stefan Michael Lee Musgraves
Dec 21, 2021
Dateline: Wood River Stefan Michael Lee Musgraves, infant son of Christina Johnson and Shannon Lamar Musgraves, died Tuesday, December 21, 2021 at Alton Memorial Hospital. Stefan was much loved and will be dearly missed. He was a true and genuine golden little boy. Along with his parents, he is survived by a brother, Shannon Lamar Musgraves Jr. and Cynthia Shaylynn...
Jacksen "Jack" Gregory Warren
Dec 20, 2021
Dateline: Alton Jacksen "Jack" Gregory Warren, 21, passed away on Monday, December 20, 2021 at Jackson Memorial Hospital in Miami, FL. Born October 17, 2000 in Alton, he was the beloved son of Tricia Lynn (Eckhouse) Warren (Scott Jones) of Alton and Gregory Warren (Renee) of Godfrey. Jack graduated from Marquette Catholic High School in 2019 where he was "Captain...
James "Jimi" Izard
Dec 18, 2021
Dateline: Godfrey James "Jimi" P. Izard, 37, died at 9:23 p.m. Saturday, December 18, 2021 in Jerseyville. Born May 12, 1984 in Alton, he was the son of Curt and Julie (Slocumb) Izard of Godfrey. He excelled at sports and especially loved swimming, playing golf and basketball. He enjoyed yardwork, gardening and cooking. He loved to make people laugh. Along...
Marion Springer
Dec 18, 2021
Dateline: Wood River Marion Springer, 81, died at 9:50 p.m. Saturday, December 18, 2021 at his home. Born December 24, 1939 in Pittsfield, IL, he was the son of Sarah Margaret (Peel) Springer. Mr. Springer served in the U.S. Navy and retired as a machinist for the Olin Corporation. He enjoyed winemaking, fishing, hunting, mushroom hunting, and metal detecting. Surviving...
Susan Bird Doucleff
Dec 18, 2021
Alton Susan Bird Doucleff, age 77 died at 6:00 am peacefully in her home on December 18, 2021. She was born in Laredo, Texas on August 10, 1944 the daughter of the late William and Clare (Jones) Bird. Susan was a member of the Main St. United Methodist Church and was active in many capacities including children and youth activities,...
Corey Allen Bradshaw
Dec 18, 2021
Dateline: Jerseyville Corey Allen Bradshaw, 27, passed away on Saturday, December 18, 2021 in Alton. Corey was born in Alton, IL on September 26, 1994. He is survived by his daughter Raiyne, mom, Michelle Duley, grandma MaryAnn Duley, sister, Samantha Duley, brothers, Nikolas Duley and Jared Bradshaw, and four Nieces. He was preceded in death by two cousins, Damian "Pookie"...
Kenneth Lee Deal
Dec 17, 2021
Dateline: Elsah Kenneth L. Deal of Elsah, IL died peacefully on Friday, December 17, 2021. He was preceded in death by his mother and father, George and Ruth Deal. He is survived by his wife, Linda, his sister, Marge Doerr, his sister-in-law, Joyce Whistler, his daughter, Paula (Chuck) Sears, his son, Aaron (Ria) High, four grandchildren, Natalie (Branden) Nehls, Emily...
Larry L. Reid
Dec 17, 2021
Larry L. Reid died Friday, December 17, 2021 at the age of 82 at his home in Alton, IL. Born October 4, 1939 in Alton, he was the son of Roy and Louise (Wardlow) Reid. He graduated from Bunker Hill High School in 1957 where he was a star athlete. On August 19, 1961 he married the former Karen "Jan"...
Susan Jeanne Hendrickson
Dec 15, 2021
Susan Jeanne Hendrickson, 74, died at 8:51 a.m. Wednesday, December 15, 2021, at Jerseyville Manor. Susan spent the final days of her life surrounded by her loving family. Born October 30, 1947, in Xenia, OH, she was the daughter of Roderick M. Stewart and Jeanne M. Stewart. She married James "Jim" Hendrickson on June 21, 1969, in Chillicothe, OH. Jim...
Darrell Wayne Campbell
Dec 13, 2021
Darrell Wayne Campbell, 70 , of Benld, IL formerly of Alton., died Monday, December 13, 2021 at 7:56 am at his residence. He was born on November 8, 1951 in Wood River, Il to Chalen and Dorothy Mae (Dosset) Campbell. He was a retired night manager for Randy's Market, Gillespie, IL. He is survived by a brother and sister, Richard...
Dona Harris
Dec 13, 2021
Dateline: Alton, IL Dona Harris, 75, of Alton, Illinois, passed on December 10, 2021. She is mourned by her daughters, Jodie David and Amy Harris Mendelsohn. Born in 1946 in Chicago, IL, Dona grew up in Hazel Crest, Illinois. Dona lived in the Alton area for nearly 50 years. Known for her kind heart, generosity of spirit, bright smile, and...
Silvia Tungett
Dec 12, 2021
After decades of battling cancer, Silvia Tungett lost her courageous battle. She was born on December 29, 1935 in Hanau Germany to Paul and Katie Zimmermann. Being born during WWII she had many stories to tell from her youth. In 1964 she left Germany with her son Holger Happel to start a new life in the U.S. Silvia worked in...
Herbert "Herb" Ray
Dec 12, 2021
Dateline: Dow, IL Herbert "Herb" Ray, 86, died at 8:43 a.m. on Sunday, December 12, 2021 at Jerseyville Manor. He was born March 3, 1935 in Edwardsville, IL the son of the late Harry and Hattie (Suggs) Ray. Herb was a mold repairer for many years at Owens, IL and a mechanic at Lockhaven County Club in Godfrey. He was...
James Edward Markel
Dec 12, 2021
Dateline: St. Louis, MO James Edward Markel, 66, died at 3:03 p.m. Sunday, December 12, 2021 at his home in St. Louis, MO. Born June 29, 1955 in Alton, he was the son of Reba Juanita (Conway) Markel of Sparta, IL and the late Homer Edward Markel. Mr. Markel served in the U.S. Marine Corps and was a self employed...
