Billy Joe West
Nov 4, 2019
Dateline: Jerseyville Billy Joe West, 52, died at 6:25 p.m. Monday, November 4, 2019 at his home in Jerseyville. Born September 14, 1967 in Alton, he was the son of Billy Crawford and Roberta (McAdams) West. Surviving is a daughter, Heather West of Brighton, a son, Chris West of Jerseyville, five grandchildren, Rylynn and Rion Wiles, Eli, Ella, and Carson...
Rebecca Suzanne "Becky" Droste
Nov 3, 2019
Dateline: Fidelity, IL Rebecca Suzanne "Becky" Droste, 35, died at 7:22 a.m. Sunday, November 3, 2019. Born November 14, 1983 in Alton, she was the daughter of Benjamin and Ruth (Klein) Droste of Brighton. A graduate of Southwestern High School, Becky worked as a CNA for Robings Manor Nursing & Rehab in Brighton. Along with her parents she is survived...
Carl E. Hinners Sr.
Oct 31, 2019
Dateline: Godfrey Carl E. Hinners Sr., 92, died at 11:19 a.m. Thursday, October 31, 2019 at his home in Godfrey. Born December 4, 1926 in Alton, he was the son of Albert W. and Lois M. (Card) Hinners. Mr. Hinners served in the U.S. Army during WWII and was a member of Heartland Baptist Church in Alton. He retired from...
June Marie Hopkins
Oct 30, 2019
West Bend, Wisconsin June Marie Hopkins, 94 years of age, passed peacefully at 12:45 AM on Wednesday, October 30, 2019 at The Kathy Hospice in West Bend, Wisconsin. June was born in Granite City, IL on May 5, 1925, and was the daughter of the late Edmund and Mae (Welch) Butler. On May 19, 1944 in St. Louis, she married...
Marlene R. Baldwin
Oct 29, 2019
Dateline: Alton, IL Marlene R. Baldwin, 84, died at 7:32 p.m. on Tuesday, October 29, 2019 at Alton Memorial Hospital. She was born October 14, 1935 in Alton the daughter of the late Howard and Viola Mae (Foraker) Ham. She was a retired LPN and hospice volunteer and a member of North Alton Southern Baptist Church. On June 28, 1969...
Dr. Robert "Bob" Sproull
Oct 27, 2019
Dateline: Crystal Beach, FL Dr. Robert "Bob" Sproull, 69, of Crystal Beach, FL lost his battles with cancer, October 27, 2019 with his family by his side. Born June 5, 1950 in Alton, he was the son of the late David Sproull and Art and Ginny McDonald of Godfrey. Bob graduated from Purdue University with a PHD in chemical engineering....
Michael O. Campagna
Oct 25, 2019
Dateline: Wilsonville Michael O. Campagna, 64, died at 6:45 p.m. Friday, October 25, 2019 at his home. Born March 24, 1955 in Alton, he was the son of Roberta (Wilkinson) Hill of Brighton and the late Vincent Dominic Campagna. Michael graduated from Alton High School and worked for Laclede Steel and later for the City of Wilsonville. Along with his...
Virginia Lea Boone
Oct 24, 2019
Dateline: Bethalto Virginia Lea Boone, 87, died at 1:44 p.m. Thursday, October 24, 2019 at Cedarhurst of Bethalto. Born March 14, 1932 in Carrollton, IL, she was the daughter of Orville and Laura (Lovell) Gilmore. She worked as a legal assistant for Shell Oil Company. She married Bill Hilgers and he preceded her in death. She later married Robert Boone...
Mary Ann Rodriguez
Oct 24, 2019
Mary Ann L. Rodriguez, 70, died at 2:05 a.m. on Thursday, October 24, 2019 at Barnes Jewish in. St. Louis. She was born September 26, 1949 in Alton, IL the daughter of the late George and Helen (Manion) Madison. She worked as a CNA for Alton memorial for many years. On July 29, 1969 she married Charles Garcia Rodriguez and...
Betty June Johnson
Oct 21, 2019
Dateline: Jerseyville, IL Betty June Johnson, 87, died Monday October 21, 2019 in Jerseyville. Visitation will be from 9:00 a.m. until time of funeral service at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, October 25, 2019 at Gent Funeral Home in Alton. Burial will be at Valhalla's Hillcrest Abbey in St. Louis, MO. www.gentfuneralhome.com
Kevin Elaine Wickenhauser
Oct 20, 2019
Dateline: Godfrey Kevin Elaine (George) Wickenhauser passed away unexpectedly at 3:15 a.m. Sunday, October 20, 2019 surrounded by her family. Kevin was born September 7, 1949 in Wood River, daughter of the late Darrell and Eileen (O'Neill) George. Kevin married her loving husband Bruce Wickenhauser in Alton on March 4, 1977. They have one daughter, Molly (Steven) Sumner of St....
Jovenna Lafikes Manns Price
Oct 18, 2019
Dateline: Godfrey, IL JoVenna Lafikes Manns Price, 90, died at 10:25 p.m. on Saturday, October 18, 2019 at Eunice Smith in Alton. She was born July 5, 1929 in Alton the daughter of the late Samuel and Blanche (Steele) Balaco. She attended Marquette Catholic High School and graduated from SIUE with a degree in special education. She worked as a...
Christopher Michael Kane
Oct 15, 2019
Chris Kane (51) of Godfrey, Illinois passed away on October 15, 2019 surrounded by his family following a courageous battle with cancer. He was the loving husband of Nici (Parrino) Kane whom he married on September 5, 1998. In addition to his wife, Chris leaves behind three beautiful daughters, Ellie Nicole, Annie Kate and Chloe Anne. Born in Alton, Illinois...
Susan B. Cooper
Oct 15, 2019
Dateline: Alton, IL Susan B. Cooper, 70, died at 7:15 p.m. on Tuesday, October 15, 2019 at her residence. She was born October 29, 1948 in Chestertown, Maryland the daughter of the late William Elwood and Margaret Ann (Baxter) Morris. She was a US Navy veteran and she worked at Famous Barr in Alton for many years and as the...
Harry F. Maul Jr.
Oct 14, 2019
Dateline: Alton, IL Harry F. Maul Jr., 71, died Monday, October 14, 2019 at his residence. He was born May 12, 1948 in Summerville, N.J. the son of Harry Frederich and Martha H. (Meisenheimer) Maul Sr. He served in the US Army and worked as a machinist for Owens-Illinois for many years. Surviving are one daughter, Cynthia Copeland (Randy) of...
Richard "Dick" Standefer
Oct 12, 2019
Dateline: Alton Richard "Dick" Howard Standefer, 87, died at 1:53 p.m. Saturday, October 12, 2019 at his home. Born June 10, 1932 in Carrollton, IL, he was the son of Robert H. and Nellie (Dawson) Standefer. He served with the U.S. Marine Corps and was a member of the Community Christian Church. He retired as a warehouse foreman for Laclede...
Roberta Kay Harnetiaux
Oct 12, 2019
Dateline: Alton Roberta K. Harnetiaux (nee Pearson), 61, died Saturday October 12 at 2:55 am at her home in Alton. Her final days were spent surrounded by family and friends. Born August 11, 1958 in Owosso, Michigan, she was the daughter of Waiva (Gatrell) Brewer. Adored little sister of Allen Gatrell and Cynthia (Bill) Tyson, Roberta was the baby of...
Shirley J. Spain
Oct 10, 2019
Dateline: Godfrey Shirley J. Spain, 85, died at 1:03 p.m. Thursday, October 10, 2019 at OSF St. Anthony's Health Center. Born September 27, 1934 in Parkersburg, Iowa, she was the daughter of Joseph and Bertha (Akkerman) Janssen. On June 9, 1956 she married Larry Spain in Iowa City, Iowa. He survives. Mrs. Spain was a member of St. Ambrose Catholic...
Nancy Jane Smith
Oct 10, 2019
Dateline: Alton Nancy Edgell Smith, 74, died Thursday, October 10, 2019 in Alton. Born February 10, 1945 in Alton, IL, she was the daughter of Clarence and Mary Jane (Smith) Edgell. She graduated from Alton Senior High School. Nancy worked over 10 years at Owens-Illinois Glass and retired from RF Technologies. She was preceded in death by her parents and...
Cathy Grounds
Oct 9, 2019
Dateline: Godfrey Cathy Grounds, 75, died at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, October 9, 2019 at her home in Godfrey. Born October 14, 1943 in Alton, she was the daughter of Cleveland and Catherine (Gavin) Bogue. She was a member of St. Ambrose Catholic Church in Godfrey and had been a presser for The Garment Factory in Godfrey. On June 29, 1962...
