All Obituaries

Joseph “Mr. Joe” L. Glover, 82, of Bethalto formerly of Shipman, died at 2:22 pm on Wednesday, October 14, 2020 at Alton Memorial Hospital. He was born on September 11, 1938 in Carrolton to the late Charles and Anna (Poisl) Glover. Joe worked for Olin and salvaged old cars.  He enjoyed watching tv and listening to music.  When he was young, he spent his free time racing. He is survived by four children Emmanuel (Tammy) Glover of Litchfield, Scott (Amanda) Scoggins of...

Betty Maxine Noble, 78, of Brighton died on Friday, October 9, 2020 at her home. She was born on June 30, 1942 in Alton, the daughter of the late Ralph and Lois (Hildebrand) McManis. Betty Married Thomas R. Noble in Alton. He preceded her in death in 2008. She was a bus driver for Southwestern School District 9.  She loved her job so much that when her youngest son Daniel needed a way to school and there was no special education bus, she volunteered to take him and the other...

Kevin T Goss, 69, of Brighton, died at 5:55 am on Thursday October 8, 2020 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born on August 12, 1951 in Alton to the late Wallace and Shirley (Voorhees) Goss. Kevin worked many jobs throughout his life but was a master auto mechanic for most of it.  He had a passion for anything automotive that started at a young age.  This included a stellar racing career throughout the midwest driving the famed “Triple Nickel”.  One of...

Edward Francis Drennan Jr., 58 of Kemper, passed away at 1:23 pm on Tuesday, October 6, 2020 at Mercy Hospital South in St. Louis. He was born on October 19, 1961 in Belleville to the late Edward Francis Sr. and Laura Kay (Crouch) Drennan. Eddie married Sherrie Lynn Thornton on October 16, 2018 in Jersey County. She survives. He served our country in the United States Army from 1981 to 1984.  Eddie worked for Blue Grass Marine.  He enjoyed hunting, the outdoors, and spending...

Charles Kevin Handling, 54, of Brighton, died on Tuesday, September 15, 2020 in Brighton. He was born on October 3, 1965 to the late Pearl Charles “PC” and Joyce Edith (Fleenor) Handling. He was preceded in death by his parents and an infant brother. Graveside service will be held at 10 am on Friday, September 25, 2020 at Shipman Cemetery. Condolences may be left online at www.andersonfamilyfuneral.com

Floyd Eugene Darr, 85, of Shipman, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, September 12, 2020 at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis. He was born on September 16, 1934 in Greene County to the late Francis and Ethel (Winters) Darr. Floyd married Sylvia Carroll on October 24, 1953 at Bethel Baptist Church in Jerseyville. She survives. He worked for Olin before retiring in 1999.  Floyd was also a farmer and a 3rd degree Mason. He is survived by his wife, Sylvia, two daughters Karen (Jim)...

BRIGHTON — Roy Lee Strohbeck, 80, of Brighton, Illinois, passed away at 5:35 a.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2020, at his home surrounded by family. He was born on June 2, 1940 in Macoupin County, to the late Roy H. and Edna Mae (Fite) Strohbeck. Roy Lee was a friend to everyone.  He was always there to help if needed. He worked as a rural mail carrier for 30 years in Brighton before retiring in 2017. He is survived by two daughters, Dinah Strohbeck and Donna Strohbeck; two sons,...

LAWRENCE N. ALBERT, age 90, of Brighton, Illinois, died on September 8, 2020, at 8:45 p.m. at his home surrounded by loved ones.  He was preceded in death by his wife, Merle Adelle Albert, his parents, Ira and Mabel Albert of Brighton, and all of his siblings (Clemence, Cathern, Loyd, and Donald).  He is survived by six children: Colette (Lyn) Miller [Brighton], Chris (Marienne) White [Litchfield], Mary Albert [Godfrey], Barbara (Jeff) Kruse, [Brighton], Clinton (Cindy) White...

Delmar Watts, 87, of Brighton died at 4:15 pm on Wednesday, September 2, 2020 at his home. He was born on May 12, 1933 in Roxana to the late George and Merle (Williams) Watts. Delmar married Laverna McAfee on September 7, 1953 in Brighton. She survives. He served in the United States Army.  Delmar worked at Owen Illinois Glass as a machinist for 32 years before retiring in 1988.  He enjoyed golfing, hunting fishing, shooting trap, bowling, playing poker and pitch. He is...

Mitchell Vandillion Crone, 85, of Brighton, passed away at 8:30 am on Saturday, August 29, 2020 at his home. He was born on April 30, 1935 in Sikeston, Mo to the late Densmore and Zilla (Vanguilder) Crone. He married Elaine (Gadbury) Crone on December 11, 1958 in St Louis Mo. She preceded him in death in 2002.  Mitchell Married Sue Murrell on November 20, 2004 in Grafton IL. She survives. Mitchell owned and operated Quick Way Auto Sales in Brighton. He is survived by his wife, Sue;...