Clayton Lynn Cope
Dec 11, 2021
Clayton Lynn Cope, 29, died unexpectedly on December 11, 2021 following a tornado that impacted his place of work. Clayton was helping others find shelter shortly before he died. Clayton was the son of Lynn E. Cope and Carla M. Cope. He was born on December 27, 1991, in Alton, Illinois. He served in the United States Navy for six...
William "Brad" Lewis
Dec 9, 2021
William "Brad" Lewis, 50 of Alton died at 8:28 p.m. on Thursday, December 9, 2021 at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis. He was born on January 5, 1971 in Alton to the late David Lewis and Billie Trigg. She survives and resides in Alton. Brad worked for Larry Mead Concrete and Fast Eddie's as a bartender. In addition to his...
Karon "Fay" Gustin
Dec 9, 2021
God released Karon Fay Gustin (Love) from her suffering on December 9, 2021. Fay was born on April 20, 1941, the daughter of Herbert and Katherine (Hausman) Love. She graduated from Roxanna High School in 1959. While working as a car hop at a Wood River root beer stand, she met William H. Gustin (Bill), her husband of 61 years....
Robert James Wallace
Dec 8, 2021
Dateline: Godfrey Robert James Wallace, 95, died Wednesday, December 8, 2021. He was born May 22, 1926 in St. Louis, he was the son of Ross and Margaret (Carr) Wallace. Robert served in the Army Air Corps. He retired as a self-employed insurance agent for Flynn Insurance in Great Falls, Montana. On June 28, 1947, he married the former Johanna...
Carole Diane Massalone
Dec 6, 2021
Dateline: Alton, IL Carole Diane Massalone (Lawson), 83, left this earthly life to be with Our Lord in Heaven, at 12:30 p.m. on Monday, December 6, 2021 at her residence. She was born February 1, 1938 in Alton the daughter of the late John and Carolyn (Pfeffer) Lawson. She was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church in Alton. On...
Gladys Louise Crowson
Dec 5, 2021
Gladys Louise Crowson, 85, of Grafton, passed away with her family by her side on Sunday, December 5, 2021. Gladys was born September 17, 1936, in Alton, Illinois, the daughter of the late Clifford and Mabel (Drummond) Schumacher. Gladys met the love of her life on a blind date in June 1957 and married Ross Carey Crowson on December 21,...
Ryan B. Heinlein
Dec 5, 2021
Ryan B. Heinlein, 35 of Alton died unexpectedly at 8:00 P.M. on Sunday, December 5, 2021 following an automobile collision. He was the son of Brad & Laurie Heinlein of Cottage Hills and Robin E. McAdams of Godfrey. Ryan was born on February 14, 1986 in Odessa, Texas. After graduating from high school, he served as a Petty Officer 3rd...
Janice Marie Holmes
Dec 4, 2021
Janice Marie Holmes was born on Friday April 17,1942 in Alton, IL to the late Lacey and Eunice Henderson. She was the eldest of two children. Janice was raised in a Godly home and was very close to her sister Bernadine Few. Following her mother's example, Janice was an expert wife, mother, and homemaker. As a child, she attended St....
Gary Ray Camerer
Dec 4, 2021
Dateline: Alton It is with deep sadness and an unending love that we announce the loss of Gary Ray Camerer, 69 years old, of Alton Illinois. Gary was born on July 28, 1952 to Harold and Alberta Camerer. He was a graduate of Alton High School Class of 1970. He was a devoted, loving dad, proud grandpa, brother, and an...
William "Bill" Ridder Jr.
Dec 4, 2021
Dateline: Grafton William Henry "Bill" Ridder Jr., 88, was called home December 4, 2021 at River crossing Nursing Home of Alton. He was happily baptized into the Catholic Church in March of this year. He was born to the late William Sr. and Anna Dell (Deadman) Ridder. After graduation from Alton High School, he served his country honorably at the...
Linda L. Hostetler
Dec 1, 2021
Linda L. Hostetler, 80, died at 6:12 p.m. Wednesday, December 1, 2021 at Alton Memorial Hospital. Born April 14, 1941 in Massillon, OH, she was the daughter of James N. and Mary C. (Robertson) Hazel. She was member of the Godfrey First United Methodist Church and retired as business manager for the Massillon City Hospital in Massillon, OH. On June...
Donald E. Hampton
Nov 30, 2021
Dateline: Alton Donald E. Hampton, 75, died at 8:44 a.m. Tuesday, November 30, 2021 at St. Mary's Hospital in St. Louis, MO. Born March 24, 1946 in Alton, he was the son of Harold and Lorraine (Wethington) Hampton. Mr. Hampton served in the U.S. Air Force as a Tech Sgt. from 1965-1968 and was a member of SS. Peter &...
Matthew R. Darr
Nov 29, 2021
Dateline: Edwardsville Matthew R. Darr, 51, died at 5:10 a.m. Monday, November 29, 2021 at Barnes-Jewish Hospital. Born February 17, 1970 in Alton, he was the son of Brenda (Hale) Darr of Godfrey and the late Lanny Howard Darr. Matt graduated from University of Illinois with a degree in Mechanical Engineering and earned his Master's degree from Southern Illinois University...
John Richard Hernandez
Nov 29, 2021
Dateline: Alton John Richard Hernandez, 89, died at 6:12 p.m. Monday, November 29, 2021 after a short battle with bladder cancer. Born November 18, 1932 in Alton, he was the son of John R. and Verna Mae (Andrus) Hernandez. Mr. Hernandez served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He worked for the Alton Fire Department for 11 years...
Anita Catherine Wenzel
Nov 28, 2021
Dateline: Godfrey Anita Catherine Wenzel, 97, died at 1:18 a.m. Sunday, November 28, 2021 in Alton. Born January 15, 1924 in Alton, she was the daughter of Joseph William and Mary H. (Wardein) Schulz. Mrs. Wenzel was a executive secretary for the Department of Defense during WWII and was the co-owner and operator of Wenzel Photography along side her husband....
Paul William Bruns
Nov 28, 2021
Dateline: Godfrey, IL Paul William Bruns, 60, died at 4:10 p.m. on Sunday, November 28, 2021 at Barnes Jewish Hospital South. He was born February 9, 1961 in Alton the son of the late Paul William and Ettamae (Johnson) Bruns. He was a self-employed contractor for many years and a member of the Studebaker Drivers' Club. On July 30, 1982...
David L. Kinder
Nov 27, 2021
David L. Kinder, 53, died at 12:39 p.m. Saturday, November 27, 2021 at his home in Alton. Born January 6, 1968 in Alton, he was the son of Lavern P. and Judy A. (Schobernd) Kinder of Alton. He worked as an operator for Olin Brass for 30 years. He enjoyed rock n roll and was an avid Las Vegas Raiders...
Sharilyn Lee Beem
Nov 27, 2021
Brighton Sharilyn Lee Beem, 79, died at 1:32 p.m. Saturday, November 27, 2021 at Alton Memorial Hospital with her family by her side. Born September 3, 1942 in St. Louis, MO, she was the daughter of the late Dwight W. and Mozelle O. (Bach) Cope. In her early years, Sharilyn worked at the family business, Cope Plastics, before staying home...
Janice Carol Edwards
Nov 26, 2021
Dateline: Alton, IL Janice Carol Edwards, 78, died at 8:26 a.m. on Friday, November 26, 2021 at St. Joseph's Health Center in St. Charles, MO. She was born August 23, 1943 in Alton the daughter of the late Leslie Howard and Glova (Halford) Fletcher. She was a member of Brown Street Baptist Church and was a self-employed beautician for many...
Josephine Fredrickson
Nov 25, 2021
Godfrey-Josephine Fredrickson, 92 of Godfrey, passed away at 10:10 a.m. on Thursday, November 25, 2021 at her home. Josephine was born in the "Little Italy" section of Wood River on December 27, 1928 to her immigrant Italian parents Mike and Mary Zangori. Some years later, the family moved to West Beach Avenue. From their new home, the family was able...
