All Obituaries

Rosemary Pressler Huff, 69, of Chesterfield, went to her Heavenly Home at 2:09 p.m. on Wednesday, January 20, 2021, at St. John’s/Prairie Heart in Springfield, IL. Rosie was born on May 17, 1951, in Carlinville, IL.  She was the daughter of the late Frank and Elizabeth (Young) Pressler.  She married Kenneth L. Huff in Carlinville, IL on June 7, 1969.  She was a member of Carlinville High School Class of 1969.  Over the years she worked various jobs including;...

David Ray Watkins, 76 of Longwood, FL, formerly of Brighton, IL, also known to his friends and family as 'oink', 'pig', 'pig farmer', and 'punky’, passed away at 3:33 am on Monday, Jan. 18, 2021, at his beloved Florida home where he had resided since 2001. His loved ones, both near and far, were there with him. He was born on February 26, 1944, in Alton, IL, the middle of 3 children, to the late Donald Fred and Nancy Ella (Hester) Watkins. He graduated from...

Leslie “Les” Johnson Metz, 78, of Brighton, passed away on Wednesday, January 13, 2021, at Alton Memorial Hospital.   He was born on July 15, 1942, in Cottage Hills, Illinois, to the late Adam and Juanita (Hicks) Metz.   He married the love of his life, Sharon Garrett, in Carlinville, on March 14, 1961. She survives.   Together they have three children who will miss him dearly: Dan (Karen) Metz of Brighton, Lisa (Lowell) Foiles of Katy, TX, and Brian (Wendy)...

Dwight L. “Sonny” Bowman, age 64, of Medora, IL, passed away on the evening of January 12, 2021, at his home.   He was born December 10, 1956, in Jerseyville, IL, to the late Harold and Shirley (Gross) Bowman.   On August 22, 1980, Sonny married Debra Dixon, in Kane, Illinois. She survives.   Together they have three children who will miss him dearly: Kristen (Trevor) Crawford of Seguin, TX, Aaron (Sarah) Bowman of Brighton, IL, Craig Bowman of Medora, IL. He...

Robert William Ninker, 87, passed away on Saturday, January 9, 2021, at Mason Pointe Assisted Living in Chesterfield, Missouri.   Bob was born in St. Louis, Missouri, on June 24, 1933, to the late Francis and Marie (Weiser) Ninker.   He proudly served our country and was a veteran of the United States Army, serving during the Korean Conflict.   Bob married Mary Warner on August 8, 1959, in Brighton, Illinois. She survives.   Together, they have two sons, who will...

Joseph Dean Mercurio, 64, of Medora passed away on January 6, 2021 at Alton Memorial Hospital, with his family at his side. He was born on September 26, 1956 in Alton to the late Charles and Charlene “Sis” (Ash) Mercurio. Joe married Linda Smith on April 7, 2001 in Jerseyville.  She survives. He served our county in the United States Marines. Joe worked as a letter carrier for the United States Postal Service and was a member of the National Association of Letter...

Aimee Leann Manahan, 47, of Cottage Hills, passed away unexpectedly at 10:10 am on Wednesday, January 6, 2021. She was born on May 19, 1973 in Fort Riley, KS to Russell and Helena (Luter) Manahan. Aimee worked as a Veterinary Tech as Jersey Calhoun Animal Hospital and had a love for all animals.  She is survived by her father, Russell Manahan of Brighton; Sister Nikki Smith of Hillview, Il; three nieces Kayla, Alexis, and Macey Smith and several great friends and her work...

Sharon Kay Frueh, 77, of Jerseyville passed away on Wednesday, January 6, 2021 at Mercy Hospital South in St. Louis after an extended illness. She was born on September 10, 1943 in Alton to the late Russell and Leota (Fields) Mills. Sharon worked as a financial advisor for the Copeland group.  She was a member of Jerseyville United Methodist Church and loved St. Louis Cardinal Baseball. She is survived by her daughter Teresa (Jeff) Keller of Dow; three grandsons Andrew, Benjamen, and...

BEVERLY SUE KASTEN, 85, PASSED AWAY ON JANUARY 5, 2021 AT ALTON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL.  SHE WAS BORN ON SEPT. 9, 1935 IN ALTON IL TO DORTHA AND MARVIN POWELL.  SHE WAS PRECEDED IN DEATH BY HER PARENTS AND HER HUSBAND, ERNEST KASTEN, JR. WHOM SHE MARRIED JAN. 15, 1955.   SHE IS SURVIVVED BY 5 CHILDREN, DIANE (RICHARD) MAUPIN, MATTHEW(CAROLYN) KASTEN BOTH OF BRIGHTON, DENISE (GARY) ROGERSON OF LEESBURG, VA., DEBRA (RON) HICKS OF OVERLAND PARK, KS., MICHAEL (FRIEND AUDREY...

Charles “Chuck” Franklin Keene, 80, of Shipman, passed away on Sunday, December 20, 2020, at Alton Memorial Hospital. He was born May 26, 1940, in DuQuoin, Illinois, to the late Richard Dale and Frankie Marie (Britton) Keene. On August 14, 1965, Chuck married Karla Kay Marlow in Pinckneyville, Illinois. She survives. Together they have two sons: Kirk (Kim) Keene of Anna, IL, Kyle (Tanya) Keene of Mt. Vernon. He will also be missed by his three grandchildren: Ashli (Justin)...