Lois Ann Wuellner
Jan 7, 2020
Dateline: Alton Lois Ann Wuellner, 91, died at 9:55 p.m. Tuesday, January 7, 2020 at Rosewood Care Center in Alton. Born February 10, 1928 in Alton, she was the daughter of Andrew J. and Emma (Lieb) Wuellner. Lois earned her nursing degree in Texas. She worked as a nurse for OSF St. Anthony's Health Care Center and for Dr. Gordon...
Norma Rummerfield
Jan 7, 2020
Dateline: North Port, FL Norma Rummerfield, 97, died at 5:30 a.m. on Tuesday, January 7, 2020 at her home in North Port, FL. She was born on September 19, 1922 in New Orleans, LA. She was the daughter of Frank and Gertrude Caswell. She married Ellis Rynders on March 6, 1945. He preceded her in death on November 24, 1965....
Betty L. Gillis
Jan 6, 2020
Dateline: Alton Betty L. Gillis, 85, died Monday, January 6, 2020 at OSF St. Anthony's Healthcare Center. Born January 30, 1934 in Alton, she was the daughter of Arthur Thomas and Ermal (Yates) Johnson. On November 3, 1956 she married Don Gillis in Alton. He survives. Mrs. Gillis worked in the engineering office for Alton Memorial Hospital and later in...
Elsa "Molly" Tolle
Jan 6, 2020
Dateline: Godfrey Elsa "Molly" Tolle, 92, died at 8:04 p.m. Monday, January 6, 2020 at Alhambra Care Center. Born March 7, 1927 in Fieldon, IL she was the daughter of Fritz and Nora (Engle) Flunker. On June 19, 1946 she married George W. Tolle in Alton. They lived on Tolle Lane in Godfrey for many years. Mr. Tolle preceded her...
Donneetia Marie Woods
Jan 5, 2020
Dateline: Edwardsville, IL Donneetia Marie Woods, 75, died Sunday, January 5, 2020 at Alton Memorial Hospital. She was born December 2, 1944 in Maryville, IL the daughter of the late Donald and Violet (Allsman) Hopper. She co-owned and operated Harry's Disposal in Edwardsville for 40 years, retiring in 2004. She was a member of the South Roxana Assembly of God...
Ronnie L. Lewis
Dec 30, 2019
Dateline: Alton, IL Ronnie L. Lewis, 78, passed away peacefully at home at 10:35 p.m. on Monday, December 30, 2019 with his loving family by his side. He was born in Alton on May 14, 1941, the son of the late Andrew and Mildred (Douglas) Lewis. He married the love of his life the former Janet Harshbarger on August 20,...
Larry E. Stark
Dec 29, 2019
Larry E. Stark, 58, of Godfrey, IL, passed away peacefully in his sleep on December 29, 2019 at his home, after a 17 month battle with glioblastoma. He was born at Alton Memorial Hospital on March 17, 1961, son of Ronald L. Stark of Brighton, IL and Mary Ann Williams of East Alton, IL. They both survive. He was preceded...
John Clinton Raines
Dec 29, 2019
Dateline: Godfrey John Clinton Raines, 86, died at 2:30 a.m. Sunday, December 29, 2019 at his home. Born August 23, 1933 in Drake, IL, he was the son of George and Julia (Harris) Raines. Mr. Raines served in the Korean War and was a member of Sanford Avenue Baptist Church in Alton. He retired from the aerospace and engineering department...
Rufus Gutierrez Jr.
Dec 24, 2019
Rufus Gutierrez Jr., 77, died in his Godfrey, IL home on Tuesday, December 24, 2019. He was born July 24,1942 in St. John, Kansas to Rufus Gutierrez and Frances (Mendez) Gutierrez. Rufus graduated in 1961 from St. Mary of the Plains high school in Dodge City, KS. He was an award winning athlete who excelled in football, basketball, and track....
Anthony George Vambaketes
Dec 23, 2019
Dateline: Godfrey Anthony George Vambaketes, 68, died at 6:18 p.m. Monday, December 23, 2019 at OSF St. Anthony's Healthcare Center. Born July 25, 1951 in Alton, he was the son of John G. and Mary (Lafakis) Vambaketes. He was a new development coordinator at Argosy Casino and in 1980 became owner of Tony's Ranch House in Godfrey. He was a...
Donald "Don" James Coxwell
Dec 23, 2019
Donald (Don) James Coxwell, age 70, of Bridgeton, Missouri, passed away suddenly Monday, December 23, 2019. He was born January 11, 1949 in DeSoto, Missouri. Don taught for 30 years in the Hazelwood School District. After retiring, he started Coxwell and Son Lawn Care, and also enjoyed working part time at St. Louis Cigars. He loved spending time with his...
Daniel Lynn Edgar
Dec 21, 2019
Dateline: Godfrey Daniel Lynn Edgar, 76, died Saturday, December 21, 2019 at his home in St. Charles, MO. Born May 31, 1943 in Fairmont, West Virginia, he was the son of George Edgar Jr. and Marjorie (Jones) Edgar. Mr. Edgar graduated from Alton High School in 1961 and was a former member of the Twelfth Street Presbyterian Church. He retired...
Regina S. Grayson
Dec 20, 2019
Dateline: Wood River Regina S. Grayson, 54, died at 4:05 p.m. Friday, December 20, 2019 at Eunice Smith Nursing Home in Alton. Born August 4, 1965 in Alton, she was the daughter of Linda H. (Henson) Haskell of Bethalto and the late Herman Gray. Regina loved life and her nieces. Along with her mother she is survived by three sons,...
Rebecca "Becca" Sanders
Dec 19, 2019
Dateline: Alton Rebecca "Becca" Sanders, 29, died Thursday, December 19, 2019 from injuries sustained in an auto accident. Born April 2, 1990 in Alton, she was the daughter of Sherlene K. (Sanders) Richardson and Michael Richardson of Godfrey. Becca was a crew manager for Jack in the Box. Along with her parents she is survived by her grandmother, Ardies Richardson,...
Patricia V. Cardillo
Dec 16, 2019
Dateline: Paris, IL Patricia V. Cardillo, 88, died at 12:40 p.m. Monday, December 16, 2019 at the Paris Healthcare Center in Paris, IL. Born September 6, 1931 in Oneonta, NY, she was the daughter of Donald and Lois (Watkins) Vincent. Mrs. Cardillo served with the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War and retired as a grade school teacher. On...
Mary Ann Mazenko
Dec 15, 2019
Dateline: Godfrey Mary Ann Mazenko, 82, died at 7:10 p.m. Sunday, December 15, 2019 at Morningside of Godfrey. She was born February 11, 1937. An Alton native and second daughter of Dr. John D. and Charlotte "Pat" McDonald, Mary Ann graduated from Marquette High School and attended the University of Illinois, where she earned a degree in journalism. After working...
Doris Marie Hetherington
Dec 14, 2019
Dateline: Godfrey Doris Marie Hetherington, 95, died at 2:40 p.m. Saturday, December 14, 2019 at Rosewood Care Center in Alton. Born August 7, 1924 in Alton, she was the daughter of Arthur and Hilda (Schiereck) Schwartzbeck. She married Harold Hetherington on August 20, 1949 in Alton. He preceded her in death on February 12, 2003. Mrs. Hetherington volunteered in the...
Ronald Elgie Scott
Dec 14, 2019
Dateline: Godfrey Ronald Elgie Scott, 69, died at 1:36 p.m. Saturday, December 14, 2019 at Willow Rose Nursing Home in Jerseyvillle. Born August 14, 1950 in Monett, MO, he was the son of Loyal Elgie and Gertrude M. (Richardson) Scott. Mr. Scott was an Eagle Scout and worked as a baseball scout for the Washington Nationals. Surviving are two sons,...
Robert Donald Butler Sr.
Dec 13, 2019
Dateline: Alton Robert Donald Butler Sr., 86, died at 8:41 a.m. Friday, December 13, 2019 at Rosewood Care Center in Alton. Born November 7, 1933 in Alton, he was the son of Thomas and Lora (Martin) Butler. Mr. Butler retired from Owens-Illinois as a machinist in 1994. He was a member of Cottage Hills Baptist Church and was an avid...
Marvin Elwood Nichols
Dec 11, 2019
Dateline: Godfrey Marvin Elwood Nichols, 89, unexpectedly joined his sons in heaven on Wed., Dec. 11, 2019, 9:53 p.m. at Alton Memorial Hospital. Born in Wood River Township September 9, 1930, he was the son of Arthur "Glen" Nichols and Ann (Reeder) Nichols. On Nov. 20, 1954, he married the former Betty Harmon. She is a resident of Rosewood Care...
