Gene F. Clayton
Oct 20, 2020
Dateline: Alton, IL Gene F. Clayton, 87, died at 10:20 a.m. on Tuesday, October 20, 2020 at Alton Memorial Hospital. He was born February 17, 1933 in Fosterburg, IL the son of the late Herbert and Maud (Clark) Clayton. He served in the Marine Corp during the Korean War. He retired after 35 years with Union Electric as a union...
Deborah S. Blanton
Oct 12, 2020
Dateline: East Alton Deborah S. Blanton, 62, died at 3:30 p.m. Monday, October 12, 2020at OSF St. Anthony's Health Care Center. Born December 8, 1957, she was the daughter of Patricia Baker. Mrs. Blanton worked in housekeeping for OSF St. Anthony's Healthcare Center. Surviving are two daughters, Melanie Kenshalo of Bunker Hill and Dawn Kenshalo of East Alton, one son,...
Jack Ranel Hyden
Oct 11, 2020
Dateline: Cottage Hills Jack Ranel Hyden, 65, died at 1:30 a.m. Sunday, October 11, 2020 at his home. Born September 12, 1955 in Herrin, IL, he was the son of Virgil Dean and Mary Margaret (Wall) Hyden. Mr. Hyden was the work center coordinator for the St. Patrick's Center in St. Louis, MO and also served as the pastor at...
Edith L. Dorsey
Oct 7, 2020
Dateline: Alton Edith L. Dorsey, 93, died at 9:44 a.m. Wednesday, October 7, 2020 at Riverside Rehab and Health in Alton. Born December 27, 1926 in Hardin, IL, she was the daughter of Charles and Mary (Woelfel) Schleeper. She married Ralph E. Dorsey on May 29, 1948 at St. Patrick's Church in Alton. He preceded her in death on August...
Michael Allen Thaxton
Oct 6, 2020
Dateline: Godfrey Michael Allen Thaxton, 62, died at 4:37 p.m. Tuesday, October 6, 2020 at his home. Born June 27, 1958 in Alton, he was the son of David Lee and Dorothy Y. (Keifer) Thaxton. Michael worked in the construction field. Surviving are two daughters, Tricia Thaxton and Melissa Kozonasky both of Alton, one son, Michael Thaxton of Godfrey, six...
Ruth Marie Mcnelly
Oct 3, 2020
Dateline: Jerseyville, IL Ruth Marie McNelly, 90, died at 4:00 a.m. on Saturday, October 3, 2020 at Jerseyville Nursing and Rehab. She was born January 19, 1930 in Alton the daughter of Charles and Mildred (Massears) Blair. She was a member of Grafton United Methodist Church. On August 25, 1950 in Moro, IL she married Guy Claude McNelly and he...
Marilyn R. Rose
Oct 1, 2020
Dateline: Godfrey, IL Marilyn R. Rose, 81, died at 6:05 a.m. on Thursday, October 1, 2020 at her residence. She was born February 19, 1939 in Foster TWP the daughter of the late Fred and Evelyn (Brecht) Weinmann. She was a member of Community Bible Church in Swansea, IL and was a sales clerk for many years at Famous Barr...
Sharon Claire (Brady) Rowden
Sep 30, 2020
Dateline: Alton, IL Sharon Claire (Brady) Rowden, 83, died at 7:35 a.m. on Wednesday, September 30, 2020 at Dammert Geriatric Center (The Esquiline at Our Lady of the Snow Shrine) in Belleville, IL. She was born in 1936 in Alton, the daughter of Joseph and Bernice (Mather) Brady. On April 21, 1957 she married Ralph G. Rowden and became his...
Margaret Mae Hindelang
Sep 28, 2020
Dateline: Jerseyville Margaret Mae Hindelang born January 20, 1918 died September 28, 2020 at the age 102. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles, her parents, C.T. "Bing" Morrow and Anna (Sackman) Morrow, her brother, Paul and sisters, Kathleen and Betty and her youngest son, Richard. She is survived by three children, Sharley Hindelang, James Hindelang, and Mary...
Dorothy Marie Gerdt
Sep 27, 2020
Dateline: Godfrey Dorothy Marie Gerdt, 91, peacefully passed away on September 27, 2020 at her residence in Meridian Village Senior Living in Glen Carbon. She was born January 15, 1929 in Alton and had been a long-time resident of Godfrey. She was a graduate of Alton High School and an employee of Owens Illinois Glass Company. All of her adult...
Helen L. Rodden
Sep 27, 2020
Dateline: Brighton Helen Louise Rodden passed away peacefully at 6:45 a.m. Sunday, September 27, 2020 at Robings Manor in Brighton. She was born in Alton in 1922 to Frank & Mary Davis. She graduated from Alton High School in 1938 & attended Welles Business College in Alton. She married Edwin Manns in 1940 with whom she had 3 children. She...
Mary Alice Bailey
Sep 23, 2020
Dateline: Jerseyville Mary Alice Bailey, 95, died at 3:55 a.m. Wednesday, September 23, 2020 at her home in Jerseyville. Born October 7, 1924 in Flat Rock, IL, she was the daughter of William and Susan (Dalton) Faith. Mrs. Bailey was a member of Locall 88 and retired from Kroger. She volunteered at the Caravan, Beverly Farm and the Crisis Food...
Theresa J. Whiteside
Sep 23, 2020
Dateline: Alton Theresa J. Whiteside Theresa J. Whiteside (nee Boulds) died at approximately 10:15 p.m. on Wednesday, September 23, 2020 at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri. Theresa fought cancer for almost a year, all the while doing what she did best, being a loving mother and wife. Her last breath on earth was followed by her first breath in...
Norma Cummings
Sep 23, 2020
Dateline: Alton, IL Norma Cummings, 81, died at 1:15 p.m. on Wednesday, September 23, 2020 at Integrity of Alton. She was born December 13, 1938 in Alton the daughter of the late George and Goldie (Langley) Graham. She was a beautician for many years and an avid pool player. Surviving are one sister, Sharon Powell of Bethalto and one daughter...
Deborah Sue Creal
Sep 22, 2020
Dateline: Brighton Deborah Sue Creal, 72, died at 11:32 p.m. Tuesday, September 22, 2020 at her home in Brighton. Born August 9, 1948 in Alton, she was the daughter of Charles and Irene (Losch) Williams. She retired in 2011 from Lewis & Clark Community College as an executive assistant for human resources. On November 19, 1967 she married James Creal....
Celia Hutton
Sep 19, 2020
Dateline: Godfrey, IL Celia Hutton Celia Hutton, born on November 27, 1931 in Casey, Illinois and died September 19, 2020 in Alton, Illinois at age 88 of natural causes. Celia was the daughter of Roy and Grace Hutton. She was the sister of Don (Wanda) Hutton, Jim (Betty) Hutton, Betty (Jim) Lee, and Ted (Sharon) Hutton. Celia's middle name was...
Frances Maxine Owens
Sep 16, 2020
Dateline: Godfrey Frances Maxine Owens, 91, died at 7:02 a.m. Wednesday, September 16, 2020 at her home in Godfrey. Born January 8, 1929 in Parma, MO, she was the daughter of Jasper and Dalia (Harwood) Ray. She was a foreman for Owens Illinois Glass. In 1954 she married Verdell Owens. He preceded her in death. Surviving is a daughter, Jean...
Leonard H. Pohlman
Sep 16, 2020
Dateline: Godfrey Leonard Herman Pohlman of Godfrey, Illinois passed away September 16, 2020 surrounded by his loving family. He was born May 2, 1928 in Meppen, IL to Gerhart Pohlman and Alice (Kiel) Pohlman. He proudly served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. On February 13, 1951, he married Lorene M. Wendle at St. Michaels Catholic Church in...
Emmitt Eugene Dick Jr.
Sep 14, 2020
Dateline: Alton Emmitt Eugene Dick Jr., 74, died at 9:14 p.m. Monday, September 14, 2020 at his home. Born June 27, 1946 in Alton, he was the son of Emmitt Dick Sr. and Norma (Boyd) Dick. There will be no services. Gent Funeral Home in Alton is in charge of arrangements.
Robert Von Hatten
Sep 12, 2020
Dateline: Godfrey Robert L. Von Hatten Robert L. (Bob) Von Hatten was born August 20, 1946 in St. Louis, Missouri and passed away peacefully September 12, 2020. Bob's family moved to Breese, Illinois and then moved to Alton, Illinois in 1960. Bob's brother, William F. Von Hatten (Bill) and his "big" bother Bob were best friends growing up. As young...
