Obituary Listing

Jan 22, 2021

Michael Dean Ross, 55, passed away at 3:32 p.m., Friday, January 22, 2021 at Alton Memorial Hospital in Alton.

Michael was born October 10, 1965 in Alton and was a child of the late Kenneth Ray and Elizabeth Ann (Owers) Ross.

He married the former Heather Duge of Granite City.

Michael had been...

Jan 22, 2021

Harry Lawrence Rush, 96, passed away at 4:45 a.m., Friday, January 22, 2021 at Marion Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Marion, IL, with his family by his side.

Harry was born on July 2, 1924 in Alton.  He was a son of the late Herbert Lawrence and Nellie (Dooley) Rush.

He and the former Virginia...

Jan 15, 2021

Marcella L. Standefer, 77, passed away at 2:11 a.m., Friday at her residence, with her family by her side.

Born September 22, 1943 in Alton, she was a daughter of the late Amos and Jessie (Warren) Whorl.

Marcella and Gerald Standefer were married on May 4, 1966 in Alton.  Sadly he had passed away.

Dec 17, 2020

Sarah Rose Zangori, 95, passed away at 5:40 p.m., Thursday, December 17, 2020 at Riverside Rehab and Health Care in Alton.

She was born on April 6, 1925 in Alton.  Sarah was a daughter of the late Frank and Josephine (Annarino) Ventimiglia.

Sarah and Sam Zangori were married on September 8, 1946 at St. Bernard's...

Dec 11, 2020

Beverly Ann Jacoby, 83, of Alton, went home to be with the Lord on December 11, 2020 at 12:07pm at Riverside Rehab & Healthcare in Alton.

Beverly was born on September 26, 1937 in Brownstown, Illinois, a daughter of the late Dorothy (Arnold) and Bruce Green.

Beverly had been retired for several years.  Previously, she...

Dec 6, 2020

Virginia Mae Ellis, 70, passed away at 11:05 a.m. Sunday, December 6, 2020 at Memorial Hospital in Belleville, IL.

Virginia was born on July 4, 1950 in East St. Louis, IL. She was a daughter of the late Tom and Theresa (Hartman) Herrington.

She and Mark S. Ellis were married February 14, 1987 in Belleville...

Nov 15, 2020

Ida Louise Lee, 63, passed away at 4:58 p.m., Sunday, November 15, 2020 at Alton Memorial Hospital.

Ida was born on October 22, 1957 in Alton.  She was a daughter of the late Oscar and Eva Alice Bedwell (Vail) Lee.

She worked as a Certified Nursing Assistant for 27 years at Better Care Facility and...

Nov 14, 2020

David A. Hester, 66, passed away at 12:20 a.m., Saturday, November 14, 2020 at Robings Manor Rehab and Health Care in Brighton.

David was born on November 10, 1954 in Wood River. He was a son of the late Samuel R. and Cora E. (Spencer) Hester.

David and the former Janece "Jan" Fry were married...

Nov 2, 2020

James Calvin Davis, 77, passed away at 1:50 a.m. Monday, November 2, 2020 at Anna Mae Owen Hospice House in Murray, KY.

James was born on March 26, 1943 in Cottage Hills.  He was the son of the late Paul Davis and Gertrude (Millentine) Herren.  The late Leslie Durham was like a step-father to James and played...

Oct 20, 2020

Scheenan Darlene Gordon, 62, passed away at 7:16 a.m. Tuesday, October 20, 2020 at her residence.

Sheenan was born January 19, 1958 in Pensacola, FL to Mary Rivers.

Sheenan was simply a selfless person!  She gave faithfully everything she had, every chance she got, not only to her family and friends but also strangers.  This...

Aug 23, 2020

Prudence "Prue" Anne Cleghorn, passed away at 10:50 a.m., Sunday, August 23, 2020 at Anderson Hospital in Maryville. Her family was by her side.

Prue was born on June 11, 1939 in Andover, IL.  She was a daughter of the late Albert Gabrial and Jean Frew (Bergren) Johnson.

She and Clovis Marshall Cleghorn were married...

Aug 17, 2020

Daniel Edward Cobb, 67, passed away at 11:58 a.m., Monday, August 17, 2020 at Belleville Memorial Hospital in Belleville.

He was born August 22, 1952 in Chaffee, Missouri to the late Gilbert Earl and Emma Lou (Perdue) Cobb.

Daniel was self-employed, owning a construction company for many years before retiring.

Survivors include two...

Aug 8, 2020

Bette Jo Ives, 76, passed away at 5:10 p.m., Saturday, August 8, 2020 at her residence.

Bette was born on April 20, 1944 in Alton.  She was a daughter of the late Joseph H. and Irene (Winters) Robbins.

Bette and Jessie Leon Ives were married on February 14, 1974 in Alton.  Jessie passed away January...

Jul 27, 2020

Donald E. Muench, 66, passed away at 4:40 p.m. Monday, July 27, 2020 at his residence.

Don was born February 7, 1954 in East St. Louis. He was a son of the late Joseph and Berneda (Price) Muench.

He worked in construction for the Contegra Construction Company in Edwardsville, retiring after several years of service....

Jul 15, 2020

Wilsonville,

Michele "Cha'Chi" Ann Busken, 56, passed away at 1:48 p.m. Wednesday, July 15, 2020 at her residence, with her family closely by her side.

Cha'Chi, as she was known by, was born on December 24, 1963 in Alton, a very special Christmas present for her parents Marion "Bud" and Delores "Lolly" (Celiz) Voyles.

Jul 8, 2020

South Roxana,

Doyle Lee Stegall, 82, passed away at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 8, 2020 at his residence in Lebanon, TN.

After their health declined, Doyle and Faye moved to Lebanon into an assisted living facility to be near their daughter Kim.  Fortunately, Kim and Jeff were allowed to be with Faye when Doyle passed....

Jul 7, 2020

Lola Jean McCann, 77, passed away at 1:00 p.m., Tuesday, July 7, 2020 at her residence.

She was born July 20, 1942 in Alton.  Lola was one of three daughters born to James Lowell and Verna Lucille (Stone) Gates.

Lola worked as a License Practical Nurse for the Beverly Farm homes in Godfrey.  Lola retired...

Jul 7, 2020

Jean S. McDonough, 89, passed away at 4:40 p.m. Tuesday, July 7, 2020 at Alton Memorial Rehab and Therapy in Alton.

Jean was born September 26, 1930 in Sandoval.  She was a daughter of the late Prince Albert and Jimmie (Staford) Love.

She and Francis E. McDonough were married on April 29, 1950 in South...

Jul 3, 2020

Carl Foster Day, 66, passed away at 2:30 p.m. Friday, July 3, 2020 at Missouri Baptist Medical Center in St. Louis, with his family by his side.

Carl was born on July 9, 1953 in Alton.  He was a son of the late Henry Kenneth and Elsie (Herring) Day.

Although they were divorced, he and...

Jun 2, 2020

Phillip L. Finley, Sr., 68, died at 3:02 p.m., Tuesday, June 2, 2020 at Alton Memorial Hospital in Alton.  Services will be private.

He will be sadly missed.