Marjory Louise Bryant
Feb 21, 2026
Dateline: Godfrey Marjory Louise Bryant, 93, of Godfrey, IL passed away peacefully on February 21, 2026 at Alton Memorial Hospital. She was born January 15, 1933 in Alton, IL to the late Clifford and Helen Laverna (Rain) Hand. She married Robert Bryant on December 18, 1953. He preceded her in death on July 19, 1991. After graduating from Alton High...
Shirley Marie O'Neal
Feb 20, 2026
Shirley Marie O'Neal, 74, died at 1:20 a.m. on Friday, February 20, 2026 at La Bella of Alton. She was born May 18, 1951 in Wood River, IL the daughter of the late Ernest and Opal (Seehausen) Irvin, Sr. She worked for many years as a secretary for Jacoby's Furniture Store in Alton. Surviving are one son, Erik O'Neal, Sr.,...
Krystal Bamford Brinkman
Feb 19, 2026
Krystal Bamford Brinkman- Born March 9th 1972 in Wood River, Illinois passed away on Thursday, February 19th at 1:55 a.m. peacefully at Evelyn's House in Creve Coeur, Missouri at the age of 53 after a hard-fought battle with breast cancer. She married her husband Tom on July 6th, 1996, in Alton, Illinois and they grew to a family of 4...
Janet Elaine Jenkins
Feb 19, 2026
Janet Elaine Jenkins, 83, died peacefully at 5:57 a.m. Thursday, February 19, 2026 at LaBella of Alton, having been given her Last Rites by Father Paul Bonk, Chaplain OSF. Born March 20, 1942 in Alton, she was the daughter of Clyde Theodore and Freda Irene (Boker) Wright. Janet graduated from Marquette Catholic High School in 1960 and later attended Lewis...
Debra Trappey
Feb 18, 2026
Dateline: Alton, IL Debra Lee Trappey, 72, died at 12:05 a.m. on Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at Alton Memorial Hospital. She was born April 22, 1953 in Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri the daughter of the late Leo and Georgia (Pence) Telkamp. Debra worked for many years at Central Hardware and for the Alton school district as a bus monitor. On...
Walter William Weaver
Feb 18, 2026
Dateline: Godfrey, IL Walter William Weaver, 85, died at 6:35 p.m. on Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at his residence. He was born March 6, 1940 in New York, NY the son of the late David and Elsie (Jacobson) Weaver, Sr. Walter was a member of St. Ambrose Catholic Church and was in the national guard as a reserve. He retired...
Daniel "Danny" Francis Inlow
Feb 16, 2026
Daniel (Danny) Francis Inlow Known by many as "Dan, Dan the Fisherman" Of Hardin Illinois. passed away on February 16, 2026 The Beloved Husband of Cindy Inlow, sharing a loving marriage of Thirty-Two years. Born June 17, 1955 in Carrollton Illinois and predeceased by his father Bobby Eugene Inlow, Mother Pearl June Jacobsen, Stepfather Lowell Jacobsen, Brothers Tommy and Mike...
Betty May (Hodge) Hunt
Feb 15, 2026
Betty May (Hodge) Hunt, 82, passed away at 10:00 am on Sunday, February 15, 2026, at Jerseyville Manor in Jerseyville, IL. She was born in Alton, IL, on July 10, 1943, the daughter of Leonard Virgil and Clara (Schmidt) Hodge. She married L. Roger Hunt in Cottage Hills, IL, on December 22, 1962. They were high school sweethearts and celebrated...
Thomas Lyden Armstrong
Feb 9, 2026
Dateline: Godfrey, IL Thomas Lyden Armstrong, 74, died at 2:20 p.m. on Sunday, February 9, 2026 at OSF St. Anthony's Hospital. He was born October 9, 1951 in Kansas, the son of the late Charles Edward and Pauline (Dikis) Armstrong. Surviving are one son, Patrick Armstrong. No services are scheduled at this time. Additional information and online guestbook may be...
Rita Parker
Feb 8, 2026
Rita M. Parker, 83, of Alton, IL died at 9:21 pm on Saturday, February 7 in St. Louis, MO. She was born August 30, 1942 in Alton, the daughter of the late Frank Peters and Marie (Huber) Peters. She was a member of SS Peter & Paul Catholic Church. She spent her life devoted to faith, family and home. She...
Carol Jane (Hansen) Hand
Feb 7, 2026
Carol Jane (Hansen) Hand, 83, ascended into the journey of everlasting life from Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick, NJ on Saturday, February 7, 2026. She was born August 11, 1942 in Alton, IL the daughter of William G. Hansen, Sr. and Thelma (Jackson) Hansen Tedrick. Throughout the years she had worked for various companies in Illinois and...
Lucy Corrine Stevens
Feb 7, 2026
Lucy Corrine Stevens, 91, of Godfrey, Illinois passed away at 7:15 p.m. Saturday, February 7, 2026, at Evercare of Calhoun in Hardin, Illinois after a brief illness. She was born August 12,1934 in Decatur, Illinois to the late Clarence and Lucy (Moore) Wallace. On October 27,1951, she married Don Stevens, the love of her life. He preceded her in death...
Dorothy Irene Polston
Feb 6, 2026
Dateline: Godfrey Dorothy Irene Polston, 98, died at 5:43 a.m. Friday, February 6, 2026 at her home in Godfrey. Born January 9, 1928 in Godfrey, she was the daughter of Warren W. and Anna E. (Martin) Wilson. On September 9, 1949 she married Earl Polston in Carrollton, IL. He preceded her in death on November 28, 1975. Mrs. Polston retired...
Robert Allen "Bob" Darnstaedt
Feb 5, 2026
Dateline: Godfrey Robert Allen "Bob" Darnstaedt, 90, a longtime resident of Godfrey, Illinois, died February 5, 2026. He was born July 21, 1935, the son of Edwin and Hulda (Luedeman) Darnstaedt. He grew up on a family farm near Jacob, Illinois, and graduated from Gorham High School in 1953. Bob spent most of his working life in auto parts sales...
David Anthony Hart
Feb 1, 2026
Dateline: Jerseyville, IL David Anthony Hart, 54, died at 9:45 a.m., Sunday, February 1, 2026 at Jerseyville Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Born on March 30, 1971 in Jacksonville, IL to the late Ronald and Henrietta (Heitzman) Hart. He attended Carlinville High School, then he went to work with his uncles at Lewis & Clark Sawmill for many years. He grew...
Juanita Cain
Jan 31, 2026
Dateline: Godfrey Juanita Sands Cain, a woman defined by her kindness, her sharp intelligence, and her unwavering faith, passed away peacefully with her family by her side at 4:12 p.m. on January 31, 2026. Born August 1, 1934, in Catlin, Illinois, Juanita was the daughter of John Russell Sands and Virgie (White) Sands. A true "Coal Miner's Daughter," she carried...
Alvin E. Riley
Jan 30, 2026
Jerseyville, Illinois: Alvin E Riley, 95, passed away January 30, 2026, after a brief illness. During his illness he received excellent compassionate care in the palliative care unit at St. Louis Medical Center-Jefferson Barracks until his death. On March 3, 1930 he was born at home on Sanford Ave, Alton to Emma (Bock) Riley and William Riley. They had nine...
Raymond Michael "Mike" Hogan Jr.
Jan 27, 2026
Dateline: Brighton Raymond Michael "Mike" Hogan Jr., 72, of Brighton, IL passed away peacefully on January 27th, 2026. Born on April 6th, 1953 to Raymond Sr. and Angela Hogan (née Nowicki) in Granite City, IL. Raymond was known for his service, adventurous spirit and warm humor. He graduated from Granite City High School in 1971. After graduation, he served in...
Lois Ethel Haggard
Jan 27, 2026
Lois Ethel Haggard, 90, died at 7:08 p.m. Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at Alton Memorial Hospital. Born July 27, 1935 in Hartford, she was the daughter of Evrett and Ruby (Reynolds) Richardson. She married David E. Haggard on August 24, 1953 in Oceanside, CA. He preceded her in death on March 15, 2016. Surviving are two sons, Lyle D. Haggard...
Keith Dwayne Hutchinson
Jan 26, 2026
Dateline: Brighton, IL Keith Dwayne Hutchinson, 71 of Brighton, IL, passed away on January 26, 2026 at Evelyn's House, Creve Coeur, MO. Keith was born on August 25, 1954 to Reverend L.E. and Dorothy Hutchinson. He was a 1972 graduate of Jersey Community High School. Surviving is a son, Josh (Mindy) Tonsor, Jerseyville, IL, a step-daughter, Amy Marshall, St. Louis,...
