Vernon Gene Shafer
Aug 4, 2021
Dateline: Alton, IL Vernon Gene Shafer, 74, died at 1:05 a.m. on Wednesday, August 4, 2021, at St. Elizabeth's Hospital in O'Fallon, IL. He was born January 6, 1947, in Peoria, IL the son of the late Wendell Gene and Rosalie (Baldwin) Shafer. Vernon served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. He was a district manager with retail...
Donna Kay Lozier
Aug 1, 2021
Dateline: Alton Donna Kay Lozier, 74, died at 6:05 p.m. Sunday, august 1, 2021 at her home in Alton with her loved ones by her side. Born October 9, 1946 in Alton, she was the daughter of Lloyd J. and Vera M. (Newnom) Grace. Surviving is a daughter, Dawn Plopper (Joe) of Godfrey, a son, Marty Lenhardt (Kelly) of Alton,...
Tanja Sue Moore
Aug 1, 2021
Dateline: Brighton Tanja Sue Moore, 53, died Sunday, August 1, 2021 at Barnes Jewish Hospital. Born August 18, 1967 in Alton, she was the daughter of Karin (Porsch) Mathews of Brighton and the late Roy "Sonny" Wagenblast. Mrs. Moore was a private caregiver. Along with her mother, she is survived by a daughter, Ashley Moore (Brent Sanders) of Jerseyville, a...
Joseph J. Keene Jr.
Jul 30, 2021
Dateline: Godfrey Joseph J. Keene, Jr., 80, died at 7:10 p.m. on Friday, July 30, 2021 at his home. He was born on August 21, 1940 in Chicago, IL the son of the late Joseph J. and Irene Keene, Sr. He was a retired dentist from SIUE Dental School, Alton, IL. On March 3, 2001 he married Julia Ann (Clephas-Janssen)...
Randi Nicole Ryan
Jul 29, 2021
Randi Nicole Ryan, 34, died at 11:40 p.m. Thursday, July 29, 2021 at her home in Cottage Hills. Born November 16, 1986 in Alton, she was the daughter of Paul Ryan and Roxanne Foutch. Along with her parents, she is survived by a son, Ace Connelly, Jr.; sisters, Wendy, Paula and Stephanie; brothers, Justin, Nick and Bryan and numerous aunts...
Matthew Sean Foster
Jul 26, 2021
Dateline: Hartford Matthew Sean Foster, 55, died at 7:15 a.m. Monday, July 26, 2021 in Alton. Born February 4, 1966 in Jerseyville, IL, he was the son of Margaret Richards. Mr. Foster served in the U.S. Navy during Dessert Storm and was a truck driver. Surviving is his significant other, Erin J. Hagerty of Hartford, two sons, Matthew Robert Foster...
Claudia Jean Gronau
Jul 25, 2021
Dateline: Alton, IL Claudia Jean Gronau, 69, died at 3:03 p.m. on Sunday, July 25, 2021, at her home. She was born November 18, 1951, in Centralia, IL the daughter of the late William and Jonnie (Garich) Bass. She was a legal secretary for many years. On August 1, 2014, in Madison County she married Charles Gronau and he survives....
Ruth Kay Gan
Jul 21, 2021
Ruth Kay Gan, 75, died at 1:04 p.m. Wednesday, July 21, 2021 at her home in Granite City. Born January 29, 1946 in Mitchell, IL, she was the daughter of Victor and Minnie Ruth (Hopper) Wiser. She married Gary L. Gan on June 3, 1965 in Granite City. He preceded her in death on September 23, 2008. Surviving is a...
Barbara Anita Wyzard
Jul 20, 2021
Barbara Anita Wyzard, 63, died at 6:36 p.m. Tuesday, July 20, 2021 at her home in Alton. Born February 19, 1958 in Alton, she was the daughter of William M. and Frances A. (Percy) Manus Sr. On November 15, 2000 she married Ralph E. Wyzard in Tennessee. He preceded her in death on September 24, 2005. Surviving are two daughters,...
Roberta L. Fleming
Jul 20, 2021
Roberta L. Fleming, 95, died at 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, July 20, 2021 at Riverside Nursing Home of Alton. Born March 20, 1926 in Alton, she was the daughter of Robert and Georgia (Lyons) Williams. She was a member of SS Peter & Paul Catholic Church in Alton. On October 22, 1949 she married Vincent J. Fleming at SS Peter &...
Janet Ruth Townsley
Jul 19, 2021
Dateline: Alton Janet Ruth Townsley, 94, died at 10:15 a.m. Monday, July 19, 2021 at her home in Alton. Born July 8, 1927 in East Alton, she was the daughter of William R. and Sophia (Miller) Franke. Mrs. Townsley was a homemaker and mother and a member of the Godfrey Baptist Church. On August 28, 1948 she married Paul L....
Jane Harris
Jul 13, 2021
Jane Harris, 77, died at 2:47 a.m. Tuesday, July 13, 2021 at Edwardsville Care Center. Born January 7, 1944 in Riverside, CA, she was the daughter of Clinton Ivy and Olga Mae (Tripplet) Shattuck. Mrs. Harris retired as a receptionist for Robing Manor in Brighton. Surviving are three sons, Michael (Tara) McMahon of Jerseyville, Lee (Mary) Moore of Mt. Vernon,...
Barbara Jean Parker
Jul 12, 2021
Barbara Jean Parker, 90, died at 5:36 a.m. Monday, July 12, 2021 in Godfrey. Born April 22, 1931 in Chillicothe, Ohio, she was the daughter of Lucille (Malson) Rife Bomkamp and her step-father, Fred Bomkamp. She married John Parker on May 16, 1950 in Piggot, Arkansas. Together they started Parker Asphalt Paving Company. He preceded her in death in 1995....
Debra Ann Lewey
Jul 11, 2021
Dateline: Godfrey, IL Debra Ann Lewey, 64, died at 6:41 p.m. on Sunday, July 11, 2021, at her residence. Deb was a very loving wife and friend who touched many lives. She was born March 12, 1957, in Jennings, LA the daughter of Clarence Bertrand and Delores (Perry) Geisen. She worked as a Certified nurse assistant with Alton Memorial hospice...
Carla Fox Cousley
Jul 10, 2021
Carla Fox Cousley, age 70, was a caring wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. She passed away peacefully on July 10, 2021 surrounded by her loving family. Carla was born in Hannibal, Missouri on July 17, 1950. She was born to George and Marjorie Fox. She had wonderful memories of growing up in Hannibal with her favorite grandfather "Woody"...
Sandra Jean Krug
Jul 8, 2021
Sandra Jean Krug, 85, died at 11:30 p.m. Thursday, July 8, 2021 at Jersey Community Hospital. Born August 3, 1935 in St. Louis, MO, she was the daughter of Clifford R. and Henrietta L. (Busekrus) Wilderman. Mrs. Krug was a member of the Lovejoy United Presbyterian Church in Wood River and was a former member of Elm Street Presbyterian Church...
Dylan J. Healy
Jul 7, 2021
Dylan J. Healy, 25, died 10:21 a.m. Wednesday, July 7, 2021 at OSF St. Anthony's Healthcare Center. Born December 27, 1995 in Alton, he was the son of Ryan O. and Mandi E. (Healy) Motley. Dylan was an avid bowler and enjoyed video games. He worked as a delivery driver for DoorDash. As an organ doner, his final gift of...
John Paul (J.P.) Weber
Jul 6, 2021
John Paul (J.P.) Weber passed away suddenly in Alton, IL on Monday, July 5, 2021. J.P. was born May 23, 1981 to John B. Weber and Marian (Susie) S. Thompson. He was a 1999 Graduate of Marquette Catholic High School in Alton, IL. His best friend in the world was his faithful dog Odin who will miss him dearly. J.P....
Shirley Susan Habig
Jul 5, 2021
Shirley Susan Habig, 56, died at 3:58 p.m. Monday, July 5, 2021 at Integrity of Godfrey. Born October 9, 1964 in St. Louis, MO, she was the daughter of Monte A. and Nina (Courtwright) Cobb. She worked as a clerk and bartender for The Ridge convenience store in Alton and was a member of the Eagles Club. On August 1,...
Charles (Atlas) Albert Heintz
Jul 4, 2021
Charles (Atlas) Albert Heintz, 65, lost his battle with brain cancer on July 4, 2021. He was born to Victor and Lillian (Audrey) Heintz in Alton on April 8, 1956. He graduated from Marquette High School in 1974. His education continued at Lewis and Clark Community College, which was briefly interrupted to treat a brain tumor that by all rights...
