Judith "Judy" Lagemann
Nov 12, 2021
Dateline: Godfrey, IL Judith "Judy" Lagemann, 75, died at 2:48 p.m. on Friday, November 12, 2021 at OSF St. Anthony's Hospital in Alton. She was born January 12, 1946 in Alton the daughter of the late Walter and Pauline (England) Lagemann. She was a pharmacy technician for many years at OSF St. Anthony's Hospital and Mercy Hospital in St. Louis,...
Pamela K. Ready
Nov 11, 2021
Dateline: Alton Pamela K. Ready, 74, died at 2:11 p.m. Thursday, November 11, 2021 at her home in Alton. Born February 19, 1947 in Alton, she was the daughter of Fred and Mary Alice (Holder) Jones. She attended Westminster Presbyterian Church. Surviving is a son and daughter-in-law, Bryan and Jennifer Ready of Shipman, six grandchildren, Bryan J. Ready, Carrie Ready...
Rosalee Grace Naylor
Nov 11, 2021
Dateline: Godfrey Rosalee G. Naylor, 85, died at 4:55 p.m. Thursday, November 11, 2021 at River Crossing of Alton. Born July 1, 1936 in Eddyville, KY, she was the daughter of Joseph and Dora Mae (Pearcy) Dunnagan. Mrs. Naylor was a member of Anchor of Hope Church. She retired after 14 years as a packer for Owens Illinois Glass in...
Michael A. Klopfer
Nov 10, 2021
Dateline: Alton Michael A. Klopfer, 73, died 10:45 p.m. Wednesday, November 10, 2021 at Alton Memorial Hospital. Born October 15, 1948 in Alton, he was the son of Julius "Bud" and Marie C. (Sicuso) Klopfer. Mr. Klopfer was a member of SS Peter & Paul Catholic Church in Alton. He retired as a supervisor for New World Pasta in St....
Michael Lane Hartman
Nov 9, 2021
Dateline: Wood River Michael Lane Hartman, 77, died at 1:44 p.m. Tuesday, November 9, 2021 at Alton Memorial Hospital. Born April 7, 1944 in Alton, he was the son of Gilbert and June (Donahue) Hartman. Mr. Hartman served in the Illinois Army National Guard. He was a member of Calvary Baptist Church in Alton and retired as a self-employed insurance...
Robert L. Barr
Nov 7, 2021
Dateline: Brighton Robert L. Barr, 67, died at 4:20 a.m. Sunday, November 7, 2021 at his home. Born October 28, 1954 in Alton, he was the son of George William and Patricia Ann (Martin) Barr. Mr. Barr was a designer for Modern Kitchen and Baths. On June 15, 1990 he married the former Joy Marie Sherman in Las Vegas, NV....
Mary Maureen Dorris
Nov 7, 2021
Dateline: Alton Mary "Maureen" Dorris, 62, died at 6:40 p.m. Sunday, November 7, 2021 at Barnes Jewish Hospital. Born June 28, 1959 in Alton, she was the daughter of Richard Schudel (Charlene) of Grafton and the late Mary Maureen (Meehan) Schudel. Mrs. Dorris worked as a bank teller for Regions Bank. On August 22, 1980 she married Mark R. Dorris...
John Knoche
Nov 6, 2021
Dateline: Brighton, IL John W. Knoche, 71, died at 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, November 6, 2021 at his residence. He was born June 17, 1950 in Alton the son of the late Walter and Mary (Dillow) Knoche. John served in the U. S. Army during the Vietnam War. He worked many years as a tool and die developer for Olin...
Clifford James Davis
Nov 6, 2021
Dateline: Dow Clifford James Davis, 73, died at 8:31 p.m. Saturday, November 6, 2021 at Alton Memorial Hospital. Born February 13, 1948 in St. Louis, MO, he was the son of Daniel and Sylvia (Haney) Davis. Mr. Davis was a member of Brown Street Baptist Church in Alton and retired as a maintenance supervisor for Washington University. On October 30,...
Terry Lee Cole
Nov 3, 2021
Terry Lee Cole, 68, of Pana, IL, died at 1:04 am, Wednesday, November 3, 2021 at Decatur Memorial Hospital. Born on September 5, 1953 in Decatur, IL, he was the son of Jerry Ferris and Veda Bell (Kretsinger) Cole. He was a master upholster for Standard Aero in Springfield, IL. and served with the Macon County Police Department for 4...
Lois Mary Grossheim
Nov 2, 2021
Lois Mary Grossheim, 93, died at 10:13 a.m. Tuesday, November 2, 2021 at her home. Born July 5, 1928 in Chicago, she was the daughter of Leo and Mary (Beatty) Huttner. Mrs. Grossheim loved St. Mary's Catholic Church in Alton where she was a longtime member. She enjoyed singing in Sweet Adelines and playing the organ. A loving homemaker, she...
Fred L. Seymour
Oct 31, 2021
Fred L. Seymour, 88, passed away peacefully with his family by his side, on October 31,2021 at St Anthony's Hospital. He was born on March 7, 1933, the seventh child of eight to Dwight and Georgia Seymour of Jacksonville, Illinois. He owned/operated a home improvement business for many years, Fred Seymour & Sons where he proudly worked beside all four...
Jean Marshall
Oct 29, 2021
Dateline: Godfrey, IL Jean Marshall, 93, died at 8:45 a.m. on Friday, October 29, 2021 at her residence in Godfrey. She was born August 31, 1928 in Wood River, IL the daughter of the late Daniel and Minnie (Larson) Higgins. While she hopped curb at The Comet and The Parkway Drive-In in Wood River, she met the love of her...
Lowell Lee Boswell Jr.
Oct 29, 2021
Dateline: Alton Lowell Lee Boswell Jr., of Alton passed away October 29, 2021 at the age of 78. He was born in Hammond, IN on May 24, 1943 and was one of five children of the late Lowell Boswell Sr. and Stella Mae (Aldridge) Boswell. He married Geraldine "Gerry" Powell on November 23, 2002 and she survives. He graduated from...
James W Kogel
Oct 28, 2021
James William Kogel, 85, died at 5:21 p.m. Thursday, October 28, 2021 at Alton Memorial Hospital. Born February 2, 1936 in Alton, he was the son of Robert H. and Mildred A. (Anderson) Kogel Sr. He retired as a supervisor for Owens Illinois Glass and was a member of the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses. On July 26, 1954 he...
Jo Ann Trask
Oct 28, 2021
Dateline: Godfrey Jo Ann Trask, 87, died Thursday night, October 28, 2021 at Alton Memorial Hospital as a result of Covid-19. She was born April 2, 1934 in Cotulla, TX to the late William and Cammie (Lamar) Rock. She married Jesse Trask on December 24, 1949. He preceded her in death in 2014. Jo Ann worked approximately 10 years at...
Judy Marie Vahle
Oct 27, 2021
Dateline: Alton Judy Marie Vahle, 71, died at 6:15 p.m. Wednesday, October 27, 2021 at River Crossing in Alton. Born June 9, 1950 in Alton, she was the daughter of Frank E. and Marian M. (Stilwell) Hill. Judy was a drug and alcohol counselor for St. Clare and St. Anthony's Hospitals. She especially loved spending time with her grandchildren. Surviving...
Richard Lee Macias Ii
Oct 26, 2021
Richard Lee Macias II, 48, died at 1:45 p.m. Tuesday, October 26, 2021 at St. Louis University Hospital. Born December 15, 1972 in Alton, he was the son of Catherine M. (Soto) Macias Beiser of Alton and the late Richard Lee Macias. He worked in hotel and restaurant management in the St. Louis area for the last 11 years. Along...
Thomas Michael Grossheim
Oct 26, 2021
Dateline: Alton, IL Thomas Michael Grossheim, 51, died at 9:15 p.m. on Tuesday, October 26, 2021 at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, MO. He was born August 30, 1970 in Alton, the son of Lois Mary (Huttner) Grossheim of Alton and the late Edgar George Grossheim. He worked for Weir Minerals in St. Louis as the Developmental Coordinator for...
Oran L. Fuller
Oct 25, 2021
Dateline: East Alton Oran L. Fuller, 95, died at 12:11 p.m. Monday, October 25, 2021 at Alton Memorial Hospital. Born October 10, 1926 in Alton, he was the son of Oran J. and Clara L. (Berry) Fuller. Mr. Fuller served in the U.S. Navy during WWII and received an honorable discharge. He was a 60 year member of Sheet Metal...
