David Lynn Delawder
Sep 8, 2020
Dateline: Godfrey David Lynn Delawder, 73, passed away September 8, 2020 at Alton Memorial Rehabilitation and Therapy. David was born in Galesburg, IL on August 3, 1947, the son of John and Rosaleen Delawder. He is survived by a sister, Ann Larson of her husband Rick; a sister-in-law Linda Delawder, and nephews Scott and Eric Delawder. He is also survived...
David Delawder
Sep 8, 2020
Dateline: Godfrey A Celebration of Life for David Delawder is scheduled for June 25, 2022. David passed away from COVID-19 on September 8, 2020. David was born in Galesburg, IL, on August 3, 1947, the son of John and Rosaleen Delawder. He is survived by a sister, Ann Larson and her husband, Rick; a sister-in-law Linda Delawder, and nephews Scott...
Matthew J. Smith
Sep 6, 2020
Dateline: Alton Matthew J. Smith, 56, died Sunday September 6, 2020 at Christian Hospital in St. Louis, MO. Born November 8, 1963 in Alton, he was the son of Joan (Chiolero) Smith of Alton and the late Jim Smith who passed away in 2011. Matthew was a carpenter and brick layer for most of his life. He loved anything and...
Nicholas "Nick" Blevens
Sep 5, 2020
Dateline: St. Louis, MO Nicholas "Nick" Blevens, 29, died at 12:07 a.m. on Saturday, September 5, 2020 in St. Louis, MO. He was born January 8, 1991 in Alton the son of Richard E. Jr. and Catherine M. (Croxton) Blevens. He graduated from SIU Carbondale where he was a member of the Alpha Tau Omega Fraternity. He worked as a...
Marjorie L. Hallett
Sep 4, 2020
Dateline: Alton Marjorie L. Hallett departed this life at Riverside Rehab and Healthcare in Alton on September 4, 2020. She was born July 24, 1932 in Alton. She was preceded in death by her parents, Kenneth and Gladys (Smith) Thomasson, and her sister, N. Jean Conner. Her surviving children are Mark Kenneth of Alton, Matthew Grant of Alton and Hugh...
Betty Faye (Danner) Pearson
Sep 3, 2020
BETHALTO Betty Faye (Danner) Pearson passed away on Thursday, September 3, 2020, at her apartment in the Cedarhurst complex in Bethalto. She passed peacefully, surrounded by her daughter Cindee and her two granddaughters Sara and Samantha, both R.N's. She was born on February 24, 1927 in LaPlata, Missouri, the daughter of Arthur Danner and Zelma (nee Albright) Danner. She married...
John Dennis Spencer
Sep 2, 2020
Dateline: Grafton John Dennis Spencer, 76, died at 4:16 p.m. Wednesday, September 2, 2020 at his home in Grafton. Born January 3, 1944 in Hammond, IN, he was the son of John D. and Roanna L. "Roni" (Smith) Spencer. Mr. Spencer served in the U.S. Air Force and was an active member of the Abundant Life Community Church in Alton....
Ellee Grace Kiser
Aug 31, 2020
Dateline: Godfrey Ellee Grace Kiser, age 2 of Godfrey IL left this world on August 31, 2020, together with her dog, Noah, suddenly and without suffering. Ellee is survived by her loving parents Chris Kiser and Keri (Canning) Kiser, brothers Cooper (5) and Fletcher (4), Grandparents Nancy Dismore of Mulberry, FL, and Ronald Kiser of Murphysboro, IL. Aunts Amanda Wingerter...
Alan "Steve" Harmon
Aug 31, 2020
Dateline: Godfrey Alan "Steve" Harmon, 70, died at 3:45 a.m. Monday, August 31, 2020 at his home in Godfrey. Born July 25, 1950 in Litchfield, he was the son of Clarence A. and Amy (Merrill) Harmon. Mr. Harmon began working at Central Wheel Alignment and Brake Service in 1967 and became owner/operator in 1980 until 2007. He then worked for...
Michael Joseph Barrett
Aug 23, 2020
Michael Joseph Barrett, 39, died in Houston, TX on August 23, 2020. He was born on May 6, 1981 in Houston, TX. He was the son of Patrick Barrett (who survives) and Lula Frances Hammond (who died July 8, 2023). Michael married Sarah Roberts in Houston, TX (who survives). He is survived by his son, Joseph Barrett of Houston, TX,...
Timothy A. Elzy
Aug 23, 2020
Dateline: Alton Timothy A. Elzy, 56, died at 10:23 p.m. Sunday, August 23, 2020 at his home. Born June 26, 1964 in Alton, he was the son of Richard H. Elzy of Alton and the late Jean K. (McCaghren) Elzy. Tim was a U.S. Air Force veteran. Along with his father he is survived by two sons, Christopher "CJ" Elzy...
Mary Ellen Felden-Peters
Aug 20, 2020
Dateline: Grafton Mary Ellen Felden-Peters, 56, passed away in her home surrounded by her loved ones on August 20, 2020 after a five year battle with cancer. She was born in Alton, Illinois on July 10, 1964 to Kenneth and Irene Felden. Mary was a graduate of Illinois State University. She spent many years working in retail, and was most...
David Otto Kayser
Aug 18, 2020
Dateline: Alton David Otto Kayser was born in Edwardsville, Illinois on July 13, 1932. He died at age 88 on August 18, 2020 at Barnes-Jewish Hospital with family at his side. A U.S. Navy veteran, he served 6 years active duty from 1949 to 1955, including 4 years on the USS Bayfield as a boiler operator-mechanic. He continued that trade...
David Charles Kapper
Aug 15, 2020
David Charles Kapper, Sr., 75, passed away at 10:45 am Saturday, August 15, 2020 surrounded by family at his home in Pearl, IL. Born February 25, 1945 in St. Louis, MO to Leslie and Virginia (Reeves) Kapper, David was an avid fisherman and an elite pool player. He was a boxing enthusiast and both a student and fan of mixed...
Paul Dennis Prager
Aug 13, 2020
Dateline: Florence, Kentucky Paul Dennis Prager, 33, passed away at St. Elizabeth hospital in Florence, Kentucky on Thursday, August 13, 2020, after a lengthy illness. He was a resident of Cold Spring, Kentucky, near Cincinnati. Born February 22, 1987 in Alton, he was the son of Frank and Christine (Butts) Prager. Paul graduated from Southern Illinois University in Edwardsville with...
Brenda K. Mills
Aug 13, 2020
Dateline: East Alton Brenda K. Mills, 68, died at 12:24 p.m. Thursday, August 13, 2020 at her home in East Alton. Born July 6, 1952 in Alton, she was the daughter of Clinton and Mary (Buis) Hodge. Mrs. Mills was a homemaker and a member of Whitelaw Avenue Baptist Church. She married Stephen Mills on January 7, 1978 in Godfrey....
Steven Alan Walter
Aug 11, 2020
Dateline: Godfrey Steven Alan Walter, 63, died at 3:37 p.m. Tuesday, August 11, 2020 at Jersey Community Hospital in Jerseyville. Born July 9, 1957 in Alton, he was the son of Vince (Diane) Walter of Godfrey and the late Janet (nee: Spaet) Beaudry. Along with his father and step mother Steven is survived by two brothers, Keith (Karen) Walter of...
Clifford Adrian Gauntt
Aug 10, 2020
Clifford Adrian Gauntt, 73 of Alton, Illinois passed away on August 10, 2020. He was surrounded by loved ones at the time of passing. Clifford, better known as Adrian was a lifelong member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He completed a two year Mission in California and Nevada. Adrian married Barbara H. Rankin on December 18,...
Emma G. Rowland
Aug 10, 2020
Emma Gail Rowland, age 82 of Bethalto died at 12:51 AM on August 10, 2020. She was born in Tamms, IL on June 2, 1938 the daughter of the late Ernest and Tina Irene (Hale) Webb. She married Wayne R. Rowland on May 29, 1965 and he preceded her in death on March 4, 2008. Emma was retired from working...
John "Jack" Scalese
Aug 9, 2020
Alton- John "Jack" Scalese, 96 of Alton died at 9:18 am on Sunday, August 9, 2020, at his home. He was born on January 1, 1924 in Oil City, PA. to the late Joseph & Susan (Scarpetti) Scalese. He married Sara Moltz November 23, 1946 in Oil City, PA. at The Help of Christians Church on Nov. 23, 1946. She...
