Obituary Listing

May 22, 2020

Wesley "Gene" Eugene Smith, 69, passed away at 1:34 p.m. Friday, May 22, 2020 at Alton Memorial Hospital with his family by his side.

Gene was Born on September 28, 1950 in Wood River.  He was a son of the late Benjamin Eugene and Betty June (Cox) Smith.

Gene was an Army Veteran. He served...

May 5, 2020

Henry "Dan" D. Hoehn, Sr., 79, has passed away peacefully, Tuesday, May 5, 2020, at his home in Branson, MO, after an extended illness.  His wife Karron R., who has stood by his side for of 57 years, along with their six children, were with him.

Born November 3, 1940 in Alton where he was raised, Dan...

Apr 25, 2020

James N. Pleasant, 83, passed away at 12:22 p.m. Saturday, April 25, 2020 at his residence.

He was born March17, 1937 in Union Town, Kentucky. James was a son of the late James N. and Elva L. (Gray) Pleasant.

James and the former Sandra Jean Olsen were married on January 14, 1955 in Edwardsville.  Sadly...

Apr 22, 2020

Antoinette "Toni" Jeanine Richards, 58, passed away at 10:30 p.m., Wednesday, April 22, 2020 at her residence with her family by her side.

Toni was born May 25, 1961 in Alton.  She was a daughter of the late Anthony and Nancy Lee (Tharp) DiPasquale and step-mother, Carol (Dixon) DiPasquale.

Toni had last worked in the...

Apr 20, 2020

Gerald "Jerry" E. Cobb, 65, passed away at 9:23 a.m. Monday, April 20, 2020 at his sister Sheri's home in Hartford.

Jerry was born on December 16, 1954 in Chaffee, Missouri. He was a son of the late Gilbert E. and Emma Lou (Perdue) Cobb.

Jerry and his life partner Guy Gaskins of Wood River,...

Apr 13, 2020

Randall Lee Scott Young, Sr., 70, passed away at 1:35 a.m., Monday, April 13, 2020 at University Nursing and Rehab in Edwardsville with his family by his side.

Randall was born on June 27, 1949 in Grafton, North Dakota.  He was a son of the late Frederick and Ruth (Rutherford) Young.

Randall was a U.S....

Mar 29, 2020

Pauletta Marie Cole, 61, passed away at 8:33 p.m. Sunday March 29, 2020 at the residence of her daughter in O'Fallon, MO

Pauletta was born January 4, 1959 in Granite City, IL and was a daughter of the late Roy Rodell and Evelyn Louise (Crider) Chinault.

She was a Registered Nurse and worked at DePaul...

Mar 28, 2020

Ginger Mae Vandiver, 86, passed away at 3:50 a.m., Saturday March 28, 2020 at Riverside Rehab and Healthcare in Alton, with her family by her side.

She was born March 26, 1934 in Wood River and was a daughter of the late Judson B. Hargis and Louise (Lehman) Hargis Greeling.

Ginger and John Lee Fudurich...

Mar 14, 2020

Roscoe "Jack" Raymond Gibson, 79, passed away at 5:15 p.m. Saturday, March 14, 2020 at St. John's Hospital in Springfield, IL

Jack was born on September 7, 1940 in Missouri.  He was a son of the late Floyd and Ethel (Laird) Gibson.

Jack and the former Donna Myers were married on January 25, 1959 and...

Mar 12, 2020

Dixie Jean (Major) Cobine, 86, passed away peacefully at 9:23 A.M., Thursday, March 12, 2020 at her residence.

Dixie was a daughter of the late Victor Lynn and Ivogene (Warford) Major and was born at home in Roxana on January 21, 1934.

She and James R. Cobine were married December 19, 1952 in Roxana.  He...

Feb 18, 2020

Melba June Sims, 88, passed away at 5:55 a.m. Tuesday, February 18, 2020 at her son's home in O'Fallon, MO.

She was born on June 22, 1931 in Alton to Harry Smith and Effie Marie (Cambell) Smith. She married Gerald A. Sims on April 13 1968 and were together until his passing on Sept. 26, 2017.

Jan 25, 2020

Connie Kay Martinez (Lutz), 72, died at her home surrounded by her children, Saturday January 25, 2020, following a strong and courageous battle against stomach cancer.

Connie was born on April 17, 1947 and delivered feet first as she always said, in Vinton, Iowa, to father Merlin and mother Katherine Lutz that farmed for many years near...

Jan 25, 2020

Murl Dean Cress, 76, passed away at 8:55 p.m., Saturday, January 25, 2020 at his residence.

Murl was born September 6, 1943 in Granite City. He was a son of the late Parl and Ione J. (Smith) Cress.

Survivors include his brother Bobby L. Hanabarger of Ramsey; one nephew, Randy Cress and Linda of Wood...

Dec 18, 2019

Tim Elson Grant, Sr., 59, passed away at 10:01 p.m. Wednesday, December 18, 2019 at his residence.

Tim was born on April 14, 1960 in Centreville. He was a son of the late James and Dorothy (Kolb) Grant.

Tim and the former Becky Louise Brickeen were married on June 20, 1982 in Cahokia.  Becky passed...

Nov 17, 2019

Edith Mae Radefeld, 98, passed away at 7:25 p.m. Sunday, November 17, 2019 at Rosewood Care Center in Alton.

She was born January 30, 1921 in Hamburg to the late Harry and Maggie (Hess) Howland.

Edith and Francis Goewey were married on July 25, 1936 and he passed away December 19, 1983.  Edith and Paul...

Oct 11, 2019

Marvin Allen Turner, 81, passed away at 5:25 a.m. on Friday, October 11, 2019 at Alton Memorial Hospital. His family was by his side.

Born June 14, 1938 in Alton, he was a son of the Late David and Pearl (Rutman) Turner.

He was raised by his beloved grandma, Sarah Kelly.

Marvin and...

Jul 28, 2019

Junius Leslie Renfro, 84, passed away at 10 p.m., Sunday, July 28, 2019 at Morningside in Troy, IL.

He was born on January 26, 1935 in Piggott, AR to the late Leslie and Alma Renfro.

Junius married Pansy Sue Vancil on May 14, 1955 and she passed away April 24, 1996. They were blessed with...

Jul 17, 2019

Laura Louise Doolittle, 53, passed away at 7:45 a.m., Wednesday July 17, 2019 at her residence.

Laura was born November 8, 1965 in Pittsfield.  She was a daughter of the late Linda L. (James) Hileman Ballenger and step-father Les Ballenger.

She worked for 4 years as a Fork Lift Operator for CDS Logistics Industry.  For...

Jun 19, 2019

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Arnold "Wayne" D. McKee, 76, passed away at 9:12 p.m. Wednesday, June 19, 2019 at Alton Memorial Hospital in Alton.

Wayne was born on December 5, 1942 in Cario, IL.  He was a son of the late Clarence and Virtus (Story) McKee, Jr.

Wayne and the former Sandra J. Prater were married...

Jun 16, 2019

Mary Elizabeth Allsman, 83, passed away at 3:27 p.m., Sunday, June 16, 2019 at her residence, with family by her side.

She was born May 31, 1936 in Summerville.  Mary was a daughter of the late Jabe Foster and Lora (Bell) Foster Williams.

She married Donald E. Whalen and he passed away January 1, 1983. ...