All Obituaries

Aaron Kyle Biermann, 38, of Brighton, passed away at 7:30 pm on Wednesday, June 22, 2022, at home surrounded by his family. He was born on September 19, 1983, in Alton the son of Carl and Margaret “Peg” (Rathgeb) Biermann. Aaron graduated from Southwestern High School Class of 2002. He served our country in the Army National Guard from 2001 to 2009, being called to Active Duty from October 2004 to October 2005 during Operation Iraqi Freedom. Aaron worked for the Village of...

John Franklin Bilbruck, 69, of Brighton, passed away on Friday, June 17, 2022, at home surrounded by his family. He was born on May 13, 1953, in Wood River, to the late Howard Luke and Ruby Pearl (Meyers) Bilbruck. John married Mary Ann Patterson on May 5, 1973, in Bethalto. She survives. He worked for Alton Box Board for 20 years, and as a custodian at Southwestern School District.  He loved bowling, fishing, boating, hunting, camping, and drinking beer. John is survived by his...

Jerome T. Vonderheidt, 83, of Brighton, passed away on Thursday, June 16, 2022, at St. Anthony’s Medical Center in Alton. He was born on January 3, 1939, in St. Louis, the son of the late Talford and Ilah (Wood) Vonderheidt. Jerome married Maurine Knigge on June 5, 1965, in Festus, MO. She preceded him in death on November 13, 2021. He served our country in the Unites States Army from 1958-1961.  He was a group leader in the shipping department at Olin for 38 years. ...

Donald E. Webb, 88, of Shipman, died at 1:45 pm on Thursday, June 16, 2022, at Jersey Community Hospital. He was born on March 25, 1934, in Chesterfield, to the late Walter and Minnie (Riddle) Webb. Don married Geraldine Taylor on May 9, 1954, in Bunker Hill. She preceded him in death on September 9, 1995. He served our country in the United States Army and worked for Roberts Ford as a mechanic. Don is survived by several nieces and nephews. He was preceded by his parents, Walter and...

Doris Helen Elliott, 91, of Medora, passed away at 9:17 pm on Tuesday, June 14, 2022, at The Villas of Holly Brook in Jerseyville. She was born on February 24, 1931, in Fieldon, to the late Earl Sr. and Alice (Kaufman) Richey. Doris married Morris Elliott on March 4, 1951, at Bethel Baptist Church in Jerseyville. He preceded her in death on April 28, 2020. She was a homemaker and farmer’s wife, always lending a hand on the farm.  Doris was a board member of the Home Extension,...

Frederick “Kenny” Raymond, 82, of Godfrey, passed away June 9, 2022, surrounded by the love of his life and children. He was born on November 4, 1939, in Alton the son of the late Fred and Vera Pauline (Burris) Raymond. Kenny married his one true love Joann Bostick on September 16, 1961. She survives. He graduated Bunker Hill high school in 1957, and proudly served his country in the United States Army from 1958-1961. Kenny was a truck driver, retiring from Teamsters...

Ruth Elaine Kroeschel, 82, of Medora, passed away at 3:18 pm on Wednesday, June 8, 2022, at her home. She was born on June 18, 1939, in Fidelity Township at the family farm, the daughter of the late Woodrow and Doris (Reed) Loy. Ruth married Kenneth Kroeschel on November 13, 1959, in Fidelity Township. He preceded her in death on November 8, 2008. She was a homemaker, and enjoyed crocheting, reading, gardening, doing puzzles, and playing cards. Ruth was always there for her family and...

Ronald George Kirchner, 78, of Carrollton, passed away at 9:52 am on Friday, June 3, 2022, at his home. He was born on July 21, 1943, in Alton to the late Robert James and Viola Alice (Bowker) Kirchner. He married Linda Bailey on June 18, 2016. She survives. Ronald served our country in the United States Army during the Vietnam War.  He was a mechanic and carpenter by trade and enjoyed mowing his grass and taking care of his flower beds. He is survived by his wife, Linda; five...

Mary Jane Twichell, 78, of Brighton, passed away in the early morning of June 2, 2022, in Jerseyville. She was born on October 19, 1943, in Alton, Illinois, daughter of the late Kenneth E. and Mary Z. (Simpson) Cathorall. Prior to retirement, Mary worked as a loan officer and investment banker at US Bank. Throughout her life, Mary enjoyed camping, fishing, watching her grandkids play sports, and spending time with her family. She married James D. Twichell on December 29, 1961, in Alton,...

Donna J. Buchanan 84 passed away, at 5:57 am, on Friday, May 27, 2022  at Jerseyville Manor Nursing Home in Jerseyville, IL with her family by her side. Born January 25, 1938 in Walkerville, IL, she was the daughter of Lorenzo and Laura (Rabe) Ward. She has lived most of her adult life in Fidelity, IL. She worked for Owens- Illinois Glass Company in Alton, IL and finished her working career at Mobile Chemical in Jacksonville, IL. Donna’s favorite pass times were Bingo Nights,...