Obituary Listing

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

Hartford,

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. ...

Jun 15, 2019

Catherine "Cathy" Marie Johnson, 71, passed away at 5:47 a.m. Saturday, June 15, 2019 at her residence in Wood River.

Cathy was born on November 29, 1947 in Alton.  She was a daughter of the late Leo J. and Isabelle I. (DeWerff) Mize, Sr.

Surviving is one brother, Kevin Mize and his wife Sharon of...

Jun 1, 2019

Evelyn Louise Chinault, 84, passed away peacefully at 5:30 a.m. Saturday, June 1, 2019 at her home.

Born September 26, 1934 in East Alton, she was a daughter of the late Vernon E. Crider and Viola (Helton) Crider Grant.

Evelyn and Howard Rodell Cole were married in 1955.  He passed away November 15, 1963.  In...

May 21, 2019

Dianna Lynn Kennedy, age 60, passed away at 4:32 p.m., Tuesday, May 21, 2019 at her residence.

Dianna was born on Nov. 6, 1958 in Wood River, to the late Raymond L. Mercer and Dolores (Witt) Mercer Lawrence.

She worked as a Market Research Manager for C & C Market Research in Alton for 20...

May 13, 2019

Lavon Lea (Simmons) Rea, 72, passed away at 7:15 p.m., Monday, May 13, 2019 at Integrity Nursing and Rehab in Wood River, with her family by her side.

Born February 6, 1947 in Alton, she was a daughter of the late Charles W. Simmons and Vonda V (McGee) Simmons Wooden of East Alton.

Lavon's career...

May 9, 2019

Carroll Ann Jennings, 76, passed away Thursday, May 9, 2019 at St Anthony's Health Center in Alton.

Born in Harrisburg, December 14, 1942, she was the daughter of the late John and Ruth (Braden) Hayes.

Carroll worked as a Medical Office Manager for Touchette Regional Hospital in Centreville, Bayfowne Texas Hospital, Harrisburg Hospital and for...

May 5, 2019

Susan Dianne Gray, 66, went to be with her Lord at 10:38 a.m., Sunday, May 5, 2019 at Sacred Journey Hospice in McDonough, Georgia.

She was born January 26, 1953 in Alton. She was a daughter of the late Jacob Ansell and Hellen (Ferrell) Gray.

Susan graduated from Roxana Sr. High and went to Kitzmiller...

May 1, 2019

Shirley Joan Perkins, 82, formerly of Wood River, passed away Wednesday, May 1, 2019 at Mercy Hospital in Lebanon, MO, with family by her side.

She was born June 30, 1936 in St Louis, MO.  Shirley was a daughter of the late Archie and Brady Lee (Snoddy) Parker.

Shirley married Allen "Shorty" Perkins August 12,...

Apr 25, 2019

Barbara Ann Nasif (Knowles) passed away April 25th, at St Anthonys Hospital surrounded by family and friends.

She was born July 9th, 1962, in St Louis, MO to Russell and JoAnn Knowles.

She is survived by her parents; husband Imad Nasif of Alton; daughters Houda (Chris) Stamper of Bethalto and Amy Nasif of Alton; siblings...

Mar 18, 2019

Francis Louis Mukite, Jr., 42 yrs old, passed away at home March 18, 2019 in Godfrey.

Frankie was born July 6, 1976 in Chicago, to the late Francis Louis Mukite, Sr. and Kathy Lynn Mukite.

Frankie was a loving husband, father, son and brother.  Frankie enjoyed crafting with wood, fishing, collecting everything, being silly and...

Mar 11, 2019

Jeromey James Bollinger, 44 passed away at 1:46 p.m. Monday, March 11, 2019 at his residence.

Jeromey was born on August 31, 1974 in Peoria. He was a son of Stanley A. and Kathleen S. (Jordan) Bollinger Sheahan. Stanley passed away and Kathleen married Albert V. Sheahan.

Jeromey worked as an Insulator out of Local...

Mar 11, 2019

Katherine Tope, 90, passed away at 4:14 a.m., Monday, March 11, 2019 at Integrity Health Care of Wood River.

Katherine was born December 6, 1928 in West City. She was a daughter of the late Hirl Lem and Opal Gussie (Dethrow) Cockrum.

Katherine and Peter Hugh Tope were married August 3, 1946 in Benton.  Pete...

Jan 22, 2019

Leroy "Cotton' Daniels, 84, passed away, January 22, 2019 in Maza, AZ.

He was born September 12, 1934 in Pleasant Hill. He was the son of Aileen Daniels.

Leroy attended school in Pleasant Hill.

He married the former Phyllis Guthrie on July 29, 1953. She survives.

In that union, they had...

Jan 19, 2019

Karen Irene Smith, 76, slipped away at 11:00 p.m. Saturday, January 19, 2019 at her residence to continue her journey with her Lord.

Karen was born October 20, 1942 in Alton. Her parents Jacob Ansell and Helen (Ferrell) Gray received a big surprise, Karen was not alone. It seems there were two babies, a brother, Laren.

Jan 18, 2019

Janice Kay Cole, 79, passed away Friday, January 18, 2019, at Alton Memorial Hospital in Alton.

Janice was born December 8, 1939 in Fillmore. She was the daughter of the late Parl L. and Ione J. Cress.

Janice worked for the Olin Corporation retiring after 20 years.

Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law,...

Jan 4, 2019

Myrtice "Myrt" Stearns, 97, passed away at 4:04 a.m. Friday, Jan. 4, 2019 at Alton Memorial Hospital in Alton, with her family by her side.

Myrt was born Dec. 15, 1921 in Kite, Georgia and was a daughter of Timothy and Mae Belle (Kirksey) Garrett.

She and Eldon E. Stearns were married on April 17,...

Dec 20, 2018

Cahokia,

Becky Louise Grant, 56, passed away on December 20, 2018, Thursday, at St. Louis University Hospital in St. Louis, MO.

She was a daughter of William and Aldoris (Beilefeld) Brickeen of Columbia.

Becky and Tim E. Grant were married on June 20, 1982 in Cahokia.  He survives.

Becky worked for...

Dec 13, 2018

Mildred Lucille Hartsock, 92, passed away 5:00 p.m. Wednesday, December 13, 2018 at Bethalto Care Center, with family by her side.

Lucille, as she liked to be called, was born October 17, 1926 in Westville, Indiana. She was a daughter of the late Melvin T and Lennie (Wampler) Parks.

Lucille and Delbert M. Cherry were...