Obituary Listing

Jan 2, 2022

Cecil Anderson Page, 77, of East Alton, passed away at 8:28 a.m., Sunday, January 2, 2022 at Integrity Healthcare of Godfrey with his family by his side.

Cecil was born on November 16, 1944 in Stewart County, TN.  He was the son of the late Selbern S. and Margie D. (Mathis) Page.

Cecil and the...

Dec 27, 2021

A Memorial Celebration for Dave has now been scheduled from 3:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. service time on February 6, 2022, Sunday at the Messiah Lutheran Church in Alton.

David "Dave" Frank Dierker, of Alton, 81, went to be with the Lord at 8:38 p.m. Monday, December 27, 2021 at Alton Memorial Hospital with his wife by...

Dec 25, 2021

Steven Gail Gingerich, of Packwood, IA, 62, passed away at 1:45 a.m. Saturday, December 25, 2021 at Jefferson County Health Center in Fairfield, IA.

Steve was born October 29, 1959.  He was a son of the late Ralph Gingerich and Ruth (Pahmer) Gingerich Eagle.

He and the former Clark Ann Gray were married on March...

Nov 20, 2021

Marquette Heights, IL formerly of Wood River, IL,

Marilyn June Whittington, 90, died at 6:23 p.m. Saturday, November 20, 2021 at Country Comfort Retirement Home in Elmwood, IL.

Marilyn was born on July 27, 1931 in Alton.  She was a daughter of the late Cleo Milton & Winnie Blanche (Eads) Waters.

Marilyn &...

Oct 26, 2021

Jeffery Jay Avery, 58, passed away at 2:15 p.m. Tuesday, October 26, 2021 at his residence.

Born on September 14, 1963 in Alton, he was a son of the late William J. and Betty Joan (Achuff) Avery.

Jeffery married the former Tammy L. Gaskill on March 14, 1986 in East Alton.  She survives.

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Oct 16, 2021

UPDATED MEMORIAL CELEBRATION FOR MIKE

Michael Charles McClintock, passed away at 3:44 p.m. Saturday, October 16, 2021 at his residence with his family by his side.

Born April 29, 1941 in Chester, IL, he was the only child of the late Charles Emby and Marie Katheryn (Murphy) McClintock.  He graduated from Chester High School in...

Oct 16, 2021

Peggy Joyce Shewmaker, 95, passed away at 5:00 a.m., Saturday October 16, 2021 at the Heritage Health Care in Gillespie.

Peggy was born on October 10, 1926 in Tignall, Georgia.  She was born to the late Boyd and Alma (Butler) Chambers.

She married Louis E. "Bud" Shewmaker on June 30, 1950 in Alton.  Sadly Bud...

Oct 10, 2021

Shirley Jane Swarringin, 76, formerly of Wood River, passed away at 6:27 p.m. Sunday, October 10, 2021 at St. John's Hospital in Springfield, IL.

Shirley was born January 8, 1945 in St. James, MO.  She was a daughter of the late Quitman John and Opal Mae (Flanagin) Rayborn.

Shirley and Donald Lester Swarringin, Sr. were...

Sep 15, 2021

Daniel Robert Martin, 57, passed from this earth at 9:15 p.m., Wednesday, September 15, 2021 at Alton Memorial Hospital in Alton and is with his Heavenly Father.

Dan was born January 20, 1964 in Alton.  He was a son of Robert Martin of Godfrey and Donna (Davis) Martin Roessler of Granbury, TX.

Dan was employed...

Aug 18, 2021

Parris Mitchell Weber, known as "Parry" or "Doc" to many, went to be with the Lord at 4:10pm on August 18, 2021 at Alton Memorial Hospital, surrounded by his wife and three sons. Parry was born on September 16, 1948 to Paul and Leola (Evans) Weber of Carpenter, Illinois, where Parry spent his childhood on the family farm. Following...

Aug 9, 2021

Delaney Jane Yost, 21, passed away at 11:12 A.M. Monday, August 9, 2021 at her residence.

Delaney was born on April 8, 2000 in Alton and is a daughter of Wayne K. and Tiffini N. (Malloy) Yost of Brighton.

Delaney is also survived by her fiancé, Jerad Gleason of Brighton; two sisters, Sierra M. Yost...

Jun 11, 2021

Charles "Chuck" Samuel Blasingim, 88, passed away at 1:19 p.m. Friday, June 11, 2021 at his residence, with his family by his side.

Chuck was born on January 15, 1933 in Hickman, Kentucky.  He was a son of the late Luther W. and Virgle May (Forsite) Blasingim.

He married the former Jackie E. Marshall of...

Apr 10, 2021

Joyce Helen Portell, 73, passed away at 9:55 p.m., Saturday, April 10, 2021 at her residences with family by her side.

Joyce was born on February 18, 1948 in Olive Branch, IL and was a daughter of the late Neal and Geneva (Goskie) Story.

She had a tender heart for children and had worked with...

Apr 5, 2021

Joseph Patrick Cobine, 58, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family at 10:20 p.m., Monday, April 5, 2021 at Alton Memorial Hospital in Alton.

Joe was born on November 9, 1962 in Wood River. He was a son of the late James Robert and Dixie Jean (Major) Cobine.

Joe was a college graduate with a...

Mar 26, 2021

Bennie Allen Tidwell, 63, passed away on Friday, March 26, 2021 at Evelyn's Hospice House in St. Louis, MO, with Tracy by his side.

Bennie was born on October 27, 1958 in Brinkley, Arkansas, a son of the late Bennie John Tidwell and Mary Lou (Davis) Tidwell.

Bennie was a First Mate with American Commercial...

Mar 3, 2021

Pamela K. Myers, 65, passed away at 1:00 a.m. Wednesday, March 3, 2021 at her residence.

Pamela was born on August 4, 1955 in Wood River. She was the daughter of the late James N. and Sandra J. (Olsen) Pleasant.

Pamela and Dallas H. Myers were married on January 14, 1973 in Alton. He passed...

Feb 25, 2021

Rickee Jo Riggins, 2 months old, passed away at 11:09 a.m. Thursday, February 25, 2021 at Alton Memorial Hospital in Alton.

Rickee was born on December 30, 2020 in Maryville.  She was the daughter of Thomas Lee Riggins of Vandalia & Rachel Danielle Davies of Cottage Hills.

Also surviving are two sisters, Makenzie Riggins of...

Feb 23, 2021

Richard "Rick" Lee Hoggatt, 61, passed away at 6:40 p.m. Tuesday, February 23, 2021 at Integrity Healthcare of Alton.

Rick was born July 29, 1959 in East Chicago, IN.  He was a son of the late Gary R. and Marsha (Cates) Hoggatt, Sr.

Rick and the former Michele Melcher of Bethalto, were married on April...

Feb 18, 2021

Jeffrey Lee Allen, 72, passed away at 1:20 a.m., Thursday, February 18, 2021 at OSF St. Anthony's Health Center in Alton.

Jeffrey was born October 8, 1948 in Portsmouth, OH.  He was the son of the late Albert W. Allen and Verla (Johnson) Dudley.

An Army Veteran, Jeffrey was a self-employed Automotive Mechanic and had...

Jan 31, 2021

Cleda Mae (Davis) Kessinger, 84, passed away at 1:49 a.m. Sunday, January 31, 2021 at Alton Memorial Hospital in Alton.

Cleda was born on May 20, 1936 in Bunker Hill.  She was a daughter of the late Herbert and Dorothy M. (Price) Davis.

Cleda and Billy Gene Kessinger were married on February 25, 1955 in...