Obituary Listing

Nov 29, 2024

James Daniel Carter, 66, of Hartford, passed away at 2:43 p.m. Friday, November 29, 2024 at his residence with his family by his side.

James was born May 23, 1958 in Portageville, MO. He was a son of the late James William and Lula Francis (Melton) Carter.

He and the former Pamela Sue Whalen were...

Oct 22, 2024

Carol Jane Combs, 78, of Alton, passed away at 4:45 a.m. Tuesday, October 22, at Granite Nursing & Rehab in Granite City.

Born on January 19, 1946 in Springfield, MO, she was a daughter of the late Othel and Charlotte (Allen) Bean.

Carol and Paul K. Combs were married in October of 1965 in Wood...

Sep 13, 2024

William Samuel Nesbit, 73 of Alton, passed away at 6:40 p.m. Friday, September 13, 2024 at

La Bella of Alton, with family by his side.

Bill was born on March 30, 1951 in Wood River.  He was a son of the late William Howard and Charlotte Jean (Smith) Nesbit.

Bill was a veteran...

Aug 12, 2024

Jerry Lee Howard, 79, of Wood River, IL passed away peacefully in his sleep at 2:58 a.m. Monday, August 12, 2024 at his home with family by his side.

Jerry was born March 12, 1945 in East Alton, IL.  He was a son of the late Ross F. and Theo N. (Burjes) Howard, who were professional roller...

Jul 12, 2024

Thadeena Thompson, 96, of Wood River, went to be with Jesus at 10:20 a.m. Friday, July 12, 2024 at Apostolic Christian Skyline in Peoria, IL

Born May 12, 1928 in Senath, MO to the late Frederick Theddeous and Ethel (Beard) Bryant.  She was the oldest of four children.  At the age of 12 Deena lost her mother...

Jul 2, 2024

Cathy Angeline Lawless, 71, of Godfrey, passed away on Tuesday, July 2, 2024 at SSM Health St. Louis University Hospital, with her family by her side.

She was born on August 25, 1952 in Erin, TN.  Cathy was a daughter of the late Charles Edward, Sr. and Dorothy L (Ross) Hudson.

Cathy graduated from Alton...

Jun 16, 2024

Patsy Anne Mason, 83, passed away at 1:00 a.m. Sunday, June 16, 2024 at Alton Memorial Hospital in Alton.

Patsy was born on January 27, 1941 at her parent's home in Wood River, Twp.  Know now as Milton Hill in Alton.  She was a daughter of the late George Marshall and Stella Mae (Brannum) Fairless.

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May 12, 2024

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Mary Lou Rose Outhouse, 92 of Wood River, passed away at 10:17 p.m. Sunday, May 12, 2024 at her residence with her family by her side.

Born September 9, 1931 in Farina, IL, she was a daughter of the late William and Clara (Gasell) Hendricks.

Mary Lou and Kenneth O. Outhouse...

Mar 22, 2024

Bernelda "Nell" Pearl Burney, 88, of Wood River, passed away at 1:13 a.m. Friday, March 22, 2024 at her granddaughter's home in Wood River.  Her family was by her side.

Nell was born December 3, 1935 in Tamms, she was a daughter of the late Lark and Lillian (Shillings) Betts.

Nell and William "Bill" Gene...

Mar 11, 2024

Laura Michele Whorl, 59, of East Alton, passed away at 3:46 p.m. Monday, March 11, 2024 at St. Anthony's Health Center in Alton.

Laura was born October 31, 1964 in Alton.  She was a daughter of the late Gerald Eugene Whorl and Nellie May (Abbott) Whorl, Goodman.

She and her lifelong companion Tracy Bartholomew had...

Feb 10, 2024

Joseph Max Ryan, 66 of Collinsville, passed away at 11:36 a.m. Saturday, February 10, 2024 at his daughter's home in Highland.

Born October 31, 1957 in Charleston, WV.  He was a son of the late Michael and Bernita Ann (Brim) Ryan.

Max worked with dry-wall for John Bender, Inc. Construction Company for 38 years, retiring...

Jan 24, 2024

Norma Eileen (Jordan) Davis, 92, of Roxana, passed away the evening of Wednesday, January 24, 2024 at her son's home in Alton while surrounded by family.

Born February 26, 1931 in Portland, ME.  She was the daughter of Edward Franklin and Dorothy Eileen (Farwell) Jordan.

Norma married Elmo E. Davis on July 26, 1946 in...

Jan 24, 2024

Thomas Allen Vahle, 71 of Alton, passed away at 9:42 a.m. Wednesday, January 24, 2024 at La Bella of Alton with his family by his side.

Tom was born on November 22, 1952 in Granite City. He was the son of the late Ralph William and Teresa Ann (Schroeder) Vahle.

He enjoyed sports and had...

Jan 23, 2024

Kay "Kaye" Arlene (Lockwood) Miller, age 87 of Edwardsville, passed away at 5:55 p.m. Tuesday, January 23, 2024, at Anderson Hospital in Maryville, Illinois.

Kaye was born August 16, 1936, in Elmira, New York.  She was the daughter of the late Charles and Charlotte (Englewood) Lockwood.  Following High School, she served in the U.S. Air Force.

Jan 6, 2024

Patrick "Pat" Brian Miller, age 76, of Edwardsville, passed away at 11:50 a.m. Saturday, January 6, 2024, at University Care Center in Edwardsville, Illinois.

Pat was born February 5, 1947, in Sheridan, Wyoming. He was a son of the late Russell and Grayce (Esponda) Miller.

Pat was a cowboy at heart and loved anything and...

Dec 14, 2023

Jiacomina "Jay" M. Mini of Wood River, 103, passed away at 7:25 a.m. Thursday, December 14, 2023 at Jerseyville Manor in Jerseyville.

Jay, as she was called, was born May 20, 1920 in Alton.  She was a daughter of the late Michelangelo "Mike" and Anna (Galione) Mini.

Jay began her working career as a cook...

Sep 25, 2023

Treva Jetton Malson, 82 of South Roxana, passed away at 7:30 p.m. Monday, September 25, 2023 at Alton Memorial Rehab and Therapy.

Treva was born July 16, 1941 in Carroll County, AR.  She was the daughter of the late Lawrence A. and Edna M. (Bailey) Gifford.

She married William "Big Bill" Malson on March 14,...

Aug 19, 2023

Tammy Llynn Starwalt, 60, of Collinsville, passed away at 6:05 p.m., Saturday, August 19, 2023 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in O'Fallon.

She was born June 20, 1963 in St. Louis, MO.  Tammy was a daughter of the late Dale Starwalt and Dorothy M. Hitch.

Tammy worked as a Manager in the Deli Department at Shop'n...

Aug 13, 2023

Stephen "Steve" Lee Hoehn, 79, of Dorsey, passed away at 6:58 a.m. Sunday, August 13, 2023 at his residence with his family by his side.

Born on December 16, 1943 in Alton, he was a son of the late Arthur "Boots" E. Hoehn and Laura Irene (Ferrell) Hoehn Harris.

Steve and the former Betheny "Becky"...

Jun 3, 2023

Larry Dean Elmore, 77 of East Alton, passed away Saturday, June 3, 2023 at St. Anthony's Health Center in Alton.

Larry was born on January 25, 1946 in Alton.  He was the son of the late Norman Dean and Dealie Beatrice (McDaniel) Elmore.

He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force and served over...