Donald Lewis Myers
Jan 1, 2021
Dateline: East Alton Donald Lewis Myers passed away January 1, 2021 at Alton Memorial Hospital. He was born on May 20, 1931 in Alton IL. He was preceded in death by his father and mother, Earl and Mildred Myers and his sister, Norma McCune. Surviving are a brother Rick Myers, a sister Sandy Lee, a daughter Dawn Ferguson, a grandson...
Vicki L. Vickers
Dec 31, 2020
Dateline: Brighton Vicki L. Vickers On Thursday December 30, 2020 Vicki L. Vickers of Brighton, IL, loving partner, mother, grandmother and sister passed away at the age of 53 years young. Vicki was born on March 29, 1967 in Granite City, IL to Lucille (Barnes) Ferguson and step-father Leonard George Ferguson. Her career spanned thirty years with Walmart and working...
Judith "Judy" Glisson
Dec 31, 2020
Dateline: Alton Judith "Judy" Lynn Glisson, 64, died at 1:55 p.m. Thursday, December 31, 2020 at OSF St. Anthony's Healthcare Center. Born January 29, 1956 in Alton, she was the daughter of Emmett and Geraldine (Shrieves) Chamness. She retired as the housekeeping supervisor for The Fountains in Godfrey. She married Algie Glisson Sr. in East Alton. He survives. Mrs. Glisson...
William E. Kolkmeyer
Dec 31, 2020
Dateline: Godfrey William E. Kolkmeyer William (Bill) Kolkmeyer, 71, passed away on Thursday, December 31, 2020 at 9:00 a.m. at his home in Godfrey, Illinois. He was born August 27, 1949 in Alton, the youngest of three children of Otto and Edith (Hack) Kolkmeyer. He attended Alton High School and graduated in the class of 1967; he then went on...
Kathleen "Kathie" Henderson
Dec 29, 2020
Dateline: Alton With heavy hearts we announce that Kathie Henderson passed away surrounded by loved ones on December 29, 2020 at the age of 64. Married for 45 years to her devoted husband, Dale, she was also a loving mother to Nathan and Amanda Henderson, Carrie Henderson, Annie and Joe Kessler, Jenny Henderson and grandmother to Dane and Delaney Henderson...
Shirley Ann Penney
Dec 29, 2020
Dateline: Hazelwood, MO Shirley Ann Penney, 88, died at 10:20 p.m. Tuesday, December 29, 2020 at her home in Hazelwood, MO. Born November 12, 1932 in Altoona, PA, she was the daughter of Raymond H. Moore Sr. and Ida E. (Kesterson) Moore. She worked as a secretary for the Secretary of Defense of the United States and retired as a...
Dennis L. Welch
Dec 29, 2020
Dateline: Alton, IL Dennis L. Welch, 67 died at 3:55 a.m. Tuesday, December 29, 2020 at his home with his wife at bedside. He was born May 1, 1953 in Wood River, IL the son of the late Rollin and Helen Grace (Fuller) Welch. Dennis was a member of Brown Street Baptist Church in Alton and he enjoyed traveling, computers...
Sally Ann Long
Dec 29, 2020
Dateline: Godfrey Sally Ann Long, 79, died at 3:49 p.m. Tuesday, December 29, 2020 at Alton Memorial Hospital. Born November 18, 1941 in White Hall, IL, she was the daughter of Otto and Iva (Collins) Berg. She retired in 2003 as an assistant administrator for Eldercare Nursing Home in Alton. On June 29, 1963 she married Terry O. Long in...
Joyce Jane Jones
Dec 28, 2020
Dateline: Jerseyville Joyce J. (Williams) Jones died at 11:40 a.m. Monday, December 28, 2020 at Willow Rose Nursing Home in Jerseyville. She was born on May 18, 1932 in Oakland City, IN to Ross M. and Jesse Adell (Helsley) Williams. On May 30, 1957 she married Jimmie L. Jones in Winslow, IN. They were married for 58 years before his...
Claudia S. Dilley
Dec 27, 2020
Dateline: Alton Claudia S. Dilley, 67, died at 1:01 Sunday, December 27, 2020 at her home in Alton. Born July 19, 1953 in Alton, she was the daughter of Charles and Martha (Riley) Eidson. She retired from the activity department of Asbury Village and was a member of 2nd Chances Community Church. On February 1, 2000 she married Donald W....
Carol Mae Barnett
Dec 26, 2020
Dateline: Godfrey Carol Mae (Stampe) Barnett passed away on December 26, 2020 in Alton. Carol was born on November 30, 1937 in the family farmhouse near Shipman, the second child of Howard S. and Josie Stampe. On July 20, 1956 she married the love of her life, Wayne Barnett, and they shared 59 years of marriage before he passed in...
Robert Dressel Bowen Sr.
Dec 26, 2020
Dateline: Godfrey Robert Dressel Bowen Sr., 84, died at 9:01 a.m. Saturday December 26, 2020 at his home in Godfrey. Born March 2, 1936 in Alton, he was the son of Robert N. and Eleanor (Dressel) Bowen. Mr. Bowen was a member of the Godfrey First United Methodist Church in Godfrey and retired as a pipefitter for the Olin Corporation...
Beverly J. Wallace Jr.
Dec 24, 2020
Dateline: Bethalto, IL Beverly J. Wallace Jr., 77, died at 7:51 p.m. on Thursday, December 24, 2020. He was born January 14, 1943 in Alton the son of the late Beverly J. Wallace, Sr. and M. Genovee Buchanan Wallace. He was a truck driver for many years with KienstraConcrete. On June 9, 1972 in Alton, he married Katherine A. Mackelden...
Kevin W. Cranmer
Dec 24, 2020
Dateline: Brighton, IL Kevin W. Cranmer, 63, died at 1:55 p.m. on Thursday, December 24, 2020 at his residence. He was born July 5, 1957 in Alton, IL the son of Harry D. and Shirley M. (Carlton) Cranmer. He served in the U.S. Navy and worked in maintenance with Liberty Tire for many years. Surviving are three daughters, Taylor Cranmer...
Myrna Eloise Dilley
Dec 24, 2020
Dateline: East Alton Myrna Eloise Dilley, 99, died at 12:38 a.m. Thursday, December 24, 2020 at Riverside Nursing and Rehab. Born November 5, 1921 in Alton, she was the daughter of William F. and Mary H. (Graul) Eisenreich. She worked as a secretary for Messiah Lutheran Church in Alton. On August 30, 1944 she married Guy "Virgil" Dilley in Alton....
Willard F. Zahn Jr.
Dec 23, 2020
Dateline: Edwardsville Willard F. Zahn Jr., died at 10:30 p.m. Wednesday, December 23, 2020 at Anderson Hospital in Maryville, IL. Born December 22, 1924 in Lagrange, MO, he was the son of Willard F. and Hattie B. (Ford) Zahn Sr. Mr. Zahn served in the U.S. Army during WWII. He retired as a sergeant for the Alton Police Department after...
John G. Boukas
Dec 23, 2020
Dateline: St. Louis, MO John G. Boukas, 89, died at 6:18 a.m. Wednesday, December 23, 2020 at his home. Born May 8, 1931 in Rovoliarion, Greece, he was the son of Gust and Mary (Vambaketes) Boukas. He was a member of the Sts Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church in Swansea where he served in the Ahepa Club. He retired...
Winnie Ruth Madison
Dec 23, 2020
Dateline: Alton Winnie Ruth Madison, 87, died at 4:55 a.m. Wednesday, December 23, 2020 at Alton Memorial Hospital. Born August 11, 1933 in Portland, TN, she was the daughter of Claude and Etter (Hardin) Madison. Mrs. Madison retired from the housekeeping department at St. Anthony's Hospital. Surviving are three grandchildren, Shannon Hammond, Chris Figge, and Gene Figge, six great grandchildren...
Nancy A. Weaver
Dec 22, 2020
Dateline: Godfrey Nancy A. Weaver, 76, died at 4:45 a.m. Tuesday, December 22, 2020 at Barnes Hospital in St. Louis, MO. Born December 17, 1944 in Wood River, she was the daughter of Louis and Anna (Wooden) Milazzo. She retired as a special education teacher in 2004. Mrs. Weaver was a member of St. Ambrose Catholic Church in Godfrey where...
Phillip "Sonny" Roach
Dec 21, 2020
Dateline: Brussels, IL Phillip "Sonny" Roach, 78, died at 3:50 p.m. Monday, December 21, 2020 at Alton Memorial Hospital. Born November 22, 1942 in East Alton, he was the son of Melvin W. and Gladys Maxine (Gentry) Roach. Sonny was truly a Masterpiece Created by God. He had a contagious smile that would melt your heart. A Soul of Kindness...
