Michael Joseph Fleming
Sep 3, 2021
Michael Joseph Fleming, age 60, received his wings on September 3, 2021. He was born in St. Louis County on July 28, 1961, son of the late Joseph and Roberta (Hennessey) Fleming. A graduate of Ackerman School, Michael was a resident at Beverly Farm in Godfrey, IL for 25 years. He liked to "work, work, work" at their Developmental Training...
Rebecca A. Hayes
Sep 3, 2021
Bunker Hill Rebecca "Becky" A.(Deem) Hayes, 67 of Bunker Hill, died at 6:04 P.M. on Friday, September 3, 2021 at St. Anthony's Hospital in Alton, surrounded by her loved ones. She was born to the late Richard and Mildred (Gaither) Deem on September 16, 1953 in Alton. Becky married Oma L. Hayes on June 16, 2000 in Edwardsville, IL. He...
Roger Eugene Brue
Sep 2, 2021
Roger Eugene Brue, 87, of Blandinsville, IL. Died at 9:33 am, Thursday, September 2, 2021 at Integrity Health of Alton. Born on July 26, 1934 in Ottawa, Il. The son of the late Palmer and Esther (Twait) Brue. Surviving are his wife, Shirley (Johnsen) Brue of Blandinsville, IL; son and daughters, Roger Brue, Jr. of Blandinsville, IL, Gina Nelson of...
Christopher S. Sutton
Aug 31, 2021
Godfrey Christopher S. Sutton, age 64 died at 7:14 am on Tuesday, August 31, 2021 at his residence. He was born in Alton on February 11, 1957 the son of the late Joseph and Welda "Sue" (Matthews). Chris was currently a regional ombudsman for Senior Service Plus in Alton. He married the former Julia (Keller) on April 27, 1990 in...
Kenny Roderfeld
Aug 30, 2021
Kenny Roderfeld, 70, of Alton, died peacefully on Monday, August 30. Born June 11, 1951, to Alvin "Slick" Roderfeld and the late Lucille (Pavelek) Roderfeld. He was the oldest of four children. He was a 1969 graduate of Alton Senior High School and played on the 1968 AHS football team with a winning record of 9-0-1. He attended Western Illinois...
Deborah K. Woodress
Aug 30, 2021
Moro- Deborah K. Woodress, 71 of Moro died unexpectedly at home on Monday, August 30, 2021 at her home. Deborah was born in Alton to the late Edward M. and Wanda (Weaver) Wonnacott on July 11, 1950. She was a retired child care specialist. Deborah is survived by two sons and daughter-in-law; David and Angel Woodress of Wood River, Richard...
Judith C. Hope
Aug 30, 2021
Dateline: Godfrey Judith C. Hope, 78, died at 3:01 a.m. Monday, August 30, 2021 at her home in Godfrey. Born October 12, 1942 in Evanston, IL, she was the daughter of Edwin and Nonie (Maguire) Peters. Judith attended DePauw University in New Castle, IN where she was a member of the Pi Beta Phi Sorority. She worked as an elementary...
Kenneth Leo Roderfeld
Aug 30, 2021
Kenny Roderfeld, 70, of Alton, died peacefully on Monday, August 30. Born June 11, 1951, to Alvin "Slick" Roderfeld and the late Lucille (Pavelek) Roderfeld. He was the oldest of four children. He was a 1969 graduate of Alton Senior High School and played on the 1968 AHS football team with a winning record of 9-0-1. He attended Western Illinois...
Richard Joseph Peipert Jr
Aug 28, 2021
Richard J. Peipert, Jr., 65, of Godfrey, died Sunday, August 28, 2021 at 11:17 pm at Alton Memorial Hospital. Born to the late Richard "Dick". and Yvonne "Bonnie" (Erthal) Peipert, Sr. on February 1, 1956 in Alton. He worked as a safety inspector-ordnance at Boeing Corporation. He served as a Sergeant/E-5 in the United States Marine Corp. from October 1974...
Geraldine Rintoul
Aug 26, 2021
Geraldine Rintoul, 90, died at 11:03 a.m. Thursday, August 26, 2021 at San Gabriel Memory Care in Godfrey. Born August 15, 1931 in Wood River, she was the daughter of Lindsay and Allie Mae (Woodrow) Cole. She married Robert L. Rintoul. He preceded her in death on January 31, 2017. Surviving are three sons and a daughter, Richard Rintoul (Lara...
Diane Margaret Schweitzer
Aug 24, 2021
Diane Margaret Schweitzer 71, died at 1:45 p.m. on Tuesday, August 24th 2021 at her residence at Beverly Farm. She was born August 15, 1950 in Alton, the daughter of the late John David and Fay Caroline (Huppler) Schweitzer. Diane is survived by her four brothers: John N. Schweitzer (March) of Madison, WI., Dr. Erik S. Schweitzer (Pat) of Topanga,...
Jerome Reuter Obermiller
Aug 21, 2021
Dateline: East Alton Jerome Reuter Obermiller, 43, died at 11:35 a.m. Saturday, August 21, 2021 at Alton Memorial Hospital. Born October 11, 1977 in Alton, he was the son of Vicki S. (Jacobs) Obermiller of East Alton and the late Herbert H. Obermiller. Jerome was a member of the Salvation Army and passionate about the WeWoSeJe Camp in Mt. Vernon,...
James "Jim" Hendrickson
Aug 17, 2021
James "Jim" Byrne Hendrickson, 76, died at 7:35 p.m. Tuesday, August 17, 2021 at Alton Memorial Hospital. Jim spent the last days of his life surrounded by his loving family. Born December 19, 1944 in Alton, he was the son of George Francis "Frank" and Mary Alberta "Bunny" (McGovern) Hendrickson. Mr. Hendrickson was a member of SS Peter & Paul...
Stephen "Steve" Mohan Sr.
Aug 16, 2021
Stephen M. "Steve" Mohan, Sr., 64, died Monday, August 16, 2021 at St. Anthony Hospital, Alton. Born January 29, 1957 in St. Louis, MO, he was the son of Aloyisus and Elizabeth (Newlin) Mohan. He was a retired St. Louis Firefighter. He was a member of St Ambrose Catholic Church, Godfrey, Alton Eagles 254 and belonged to several HO Model...
Donald Lee Bracht
Aug 15, 2021
Dateline: Godfrey Donald Lee Bracht, 85, died at 11:55 p.m. Sunday, August 15, 2021 at his home in Godfrey. Born March 6, 1936 in Alton, he was the son of Enos Keltner and Sarah Lorraine (Narup) Bracht. Mr. Bracht served in the U.S. Army and was a member of St. Ambrose Catholic Church in Godfrey. He retired from State Farm...
Donald Eugene Calame
Aug 9, 2021
Dateline: Godfrey Donald Eugene Calame, 85, died at 1:51 p.m. Monday, August 9, 2021 at Alton Memorial Hospital. Born August 9, 1936 in Godfrey, he was the son of Wesley N. and Loretta (Fahey) Calame. Mr. Calame served with the U.S. Army during the Korean War and retired as a mailman for the Alton Post Office. He was a member...
Norma Jean Glazebrook
Aug 9, 2021
Dateline: Alton Norma Jean Glazebrook, 89, died at 12:44 a.m. Monday, August 9, 2021 at OSF St. Anthony's Healthcare Center. Born February 13, 1932 in Alton, she was the only child of Frank J. and Clara D. (Herman) Helwig. On February 16, 1973 she married Robert Glazebrook in Las Vegas. He preceded her in death on November 20, 1995. Surviving...
Anthony "Tony" Ventimiglia
Aug 7, 2021
Dateline: Alton Anthony V. "Tony" Ventimiglia, 97, died at 12:20 a.m. Saturday, August 7, 2021 at his home in Alton. Born November 4, 1923 in Alton, he was the son of Leonardo and Catherine (Pinta) Ventimiglia. Tony attended catholic schools in Alton and was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church in Alton. On April 15, 1944 he married the...
Herbert "Neil" Mcintyre
Aug 6, 2021
Dateline: Alton Herbert Neil McIntyre "Neil", died on Friday, August 6, 2021 at San Gabriel Memory Care in Godfrey, IL. Neil was born May 24, 1940 in Pontiac, Michigan, the son of Herbert and Dorothy (Selby) McIntyre. He is known as Butch to his Michigan family. He is survived by his wife, Shirley and six children and two bonus children....
Kenneth Wayne Phelps Jr.
Aug 6, 2021
Kenneth Wayne Phelps Jr., 70, died at 4:24 a.m. Friday, August 6, 2021 at OSF St. Anthony's Healthcare Center in Alton. Born December 3, 1950 in Macomb, IL, he was the son of Kenneth W. Phelps Sr. and Artie Barnell (Herron) Phelps. Mr. Phelps retired as a teacher for the East Alton-Wood River school system. Surviving is a son, Wayne...
