All Obituaries

George Edward Krause, 93, of Shipman, passed away Saturday, September 24, 2022, at Alton Memorial Rehabilitation & Therapy in Alton, IL. He was born in Jerseyville, IL on Feb 12, 1929 to the late George & Emma Lou (Hagen)Krause On Feb 14, 1950 he married Frances (Simmermaker) Krause in Plainview, IL who survives. George worked as a millwright for Olin. He had been the Mayor of Shipman for 8 years. He drove a school bus for the Southwestern School District and was the...

Regina “Gina” Latrease Huber, 58, of Brighton, passed away Saturday, September 17, 2022, at Missouri Baptist Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri.   She was born May 11, 1964, to the late Linda Groves.   On July 11, 1992, Gina married Ted Huber, Sr., in Brighton. He survives.   Gina worked as a lab tester for Granite City Steel. She enjoyed music and dancing. Her family was her greatest joy and she couldn’t be found happier than when she was with her...

Michael Joseph Kraenzle, 46, of Brighton, passed away Tuesday, September 13, 2022, at OSF St. Anthony Healthcare Center in Alton.   He was born February 6, 1976, in St. Louis County, Missouri, to Dale and Susan (Ellebracht) Kraenzle.   Michael married his wife, Kimberly Ann Fletcher, in Jerseyville, Illinois, on February 27, 2008. Together, they raised two children, Tony (Shauna) Moore of Brighton, and Patrick Kraenzle of Hampton, VA. All survive and will miss him more than can...

Judith “Judy” Ann Hassel, 80, of Brighton, passed away Friday, September 9, 2022, at her home.   She was born December 5, 1941, in Poplar Bluff, Missouri, to the late Joseph Clyde and Julia Etta (Wright) Davis.   On August 19, 1959, Judy married Robert “Bob” Hassel, Sr. in Wappapello, Missouri. Judy and Bob spent a wonderful 63 years of marriage together prior to her passing.   Judy was a wife, mother, and grandmother, always caring for her...

Forest Franklin Randolph, 82, of Medora, passed away at 10:24 pm, on Wednesday, September 7, 2022, at Jersey Community Hospital. He was born on February 1, 1940, in Hayti, MO, the son of the late Forest H. and Maxine (Swan) Randolph. Frank married Barbara Blake on October 24, 1961, in East St. Louis. He served our Country in the United States Army serving for 26 years from 1958 to 1984, retiring as a Sergeant Major. During his time in the Army, he served in the Vietnam War.  Frank...

Wilbert F. Schwab, 91, of Brighton, passed away on Monday, August 29, 2022, at the Villas of Holly Brook in Jerseyville. He was born on November 14, 1930, in Carlinville, to the late Edward and Marie (Schaefer) Schwab. Wilbert married Clara A. Schmidt on April 30, 1955, in Jerseyville. She survives. He served in the United States Air Force during the Korean War, but was never deployed overseas.  He worked for Laclede Steel in Alton and was a member of St. Alphonsus Catholic Church in...

JW Gwillim, 92, of Shipman, passed away on Saturday, August 27, 2022, at his home. He was born on August 26, 1930, in Piasa, Il, to the late Walter and Vera Mae (Wright) Gwillim. JW served in the Unites States Army during the Korean War.  He retired from CNB Bank & Trust after a long career.  JW was a member of Bethlehem Baptist Church in Shipman where he played the Piano and Organ. He is survived by several nieces and cousins. JW was preceded in death by his parents,...

Sarah Donnafaye Moore, 87, of Jerseyville, passed away the afternoon of Wednesday, August 24, 2022, surrounded by her family.   She was born June 30, 1935, in Taylor Springs, Illinois, daughter of the late Charles and Gertrude “Fern” (Locke) Moreland.   Sarah was a very caring woman who, throughout her life, worked as a home health assistant to many individuals. Her family will always remember her love for music, knowing if she heard a song, she could soon figure...

Terry Ray Lahr, 79, of Shipman, passed away the morning of Monday, August 22, 2022, in Eureka, Missouri.   He was born September 16, 1942, in Piasa, Illinois, to the late Winfred and Bernice (Gwillim) Lahr.   Terry was a farmer by trade and continued that work in the Southwestern area throughout his life. He was a member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Piasa.   On December 21, 1963, Terry married Mary “Mary Kay” Robinson, in Piasa. They spent over four decades...

Carol June Carpenter, 91, of Brighton, passed away the morning of August, 22, 2022, at Alton Memorial Hospital.   She was born June 21, 1931, in Lincoln, Nebraska, to the late Harold C. and Helen L. (Hein) Flackus.   On October 29, 1949, Carol married Jack Carpenter in Kansas City, Missouri. The two spent 49 years together until his death June 10, 1999. Together they had three children, all of whom survive; Pam Drake of Godfrey, Verdie Greeling of Brighton, Bill (April)...