All Obituaries

Corey Lee Cline-Harrelson, 27, of Godfrey, passed away on Sunday, January 23, 2022, at his home. He was born on September 1, 1994, in Jerseyville to Louis L. Harrelson and Nichole L. (Cline) Hays. Corey is survived by his father Louis Harrelson; mother Nichole (Stuart) Hays; sisters Brandi Wolff and Amber Cathorall; step sister Emme Hays; step brother Eli Hays; paternal grandmother Anna Harrelson; maternal grandmother Gayle Isenberg; uncles Joe Harrelson, Ed (Heather) Harrelson, and...

Janice Kay Goss, 76, of Alton, passed away on Saturday, January 22, 2022, at her home. She was born on October 30, 1945, in St. Louis to the late Wilma Gladys (Comer) and Orville Kerr. Janice worked as an administrative assistant.  She enjoyed reading books, coloring and crafting. Janice loved spending time with her grandchildren and always cherished when her three great grandchildren would come to visit. She is survived by three children Teresa (Adam) Sykes, Rachel Goss, and David...

E. Elaine Sanders, 85, of Medora, died on Tuesday, January 18, 2022, at Jerseyville Nursing and Rehab with her family by her side. She was born on December 11, 1936, in Shipman, to the late Dr. Charles and Clara (Brown) Burke. Elaine married Kenneth Sanders on June 9, 1956, at Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church in Medora. She was a member of Bethel Baptist Church and the Jr. Homemakers.  Elaine enjoyed working on the farm with her husband, and horseback riding.  She also loved spending...

Matthew William McCauley, 39, of Alton, went to be with our Heavenly Father January 13, 2022, at 3:18pm at South City Hospital in St. Louis, MO following complications from COVID-19. Matt was always a comedian. Even when he was sad, he would always make a joke to make you smile and laugh. He was a great dad. Even though he already had two kids, Morgan Jay (16), and Nickolas Matthew (14), he opened his heart for two more, Broady James (13), and Brentlee Garret (10), when he met the love of...

Darrell Lewis Walters, Sr., age 88, of Medora, passed away the morning of Monday, January 10, 2022, at Robings Manor in Brighton, Illinois.   He was born January 25, 1933, in Medora, Illinois, to the late Roy W. and Vivian (Barnett) Walters.   He was a proud veteran of the United State Army.   Darrell married Evelyn Roberts on October 5, 1952, in Medora. She survives.   Prior to retirement, Darrell worked for Owens Illinois as a machine operator. He was a member...

It is with great sadness that the family of Richard “Rick” Paul Grothaus, 61, of Shipman, Illinois, shares that he passed away the evening of Sunday, January 9th, 2022. Rick was many things: son, brother, husband, father, grandfather, friend and farmer.  He was the beloved husband of Deb (Golike) Grothaus who survived him in death. They spent many years enjoying the quiet of the country, horseback riding, and traveling the West. As a father, he guided his children through...

Neil Y. Duvall, 49, of Brighton, passed away unexpectedly, the morning of Monday, January 3, 2022, at OSF St. Anthony Healthcare Center.   He was born April 5, 1972, in Granite City, Illinois, to Michael Duvall and Barbara Clark.   On May 15, 1999, Neil married Chasidy Muckensturm in Brighton. She survives.   Neil was a pipefitter, by profession, for Local 553. He completed a 4-year plumber apprenticeship. In his spare time, Neil liked to hunt and cheer on his...

Francis Darrell Allen, 84, of Shipman, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, December 28, 2021, at Jersey Community Hospital. He was born on August 5, 1937, in Shipman to the late Earl F. and Opal E. (Alward) Allen. Darrell married the love of his life Shirley Krause on May 11, 1957, in Shipman. She survives. He was employed by Owens Brockway Glass as a machinist, retiring in 1993. After his retirement he enjoyed helping with farming operations with his dear friends Bill and Mary Lou at...

Marjorie Ann Watts, 81, of Brighton, died on Friday, December 24, 2021, at her home. She was born on August 20, 1940, in Alton, to the late Leo Sr. and Marjorie (Johnson) Geisen. Marjorie married Francis Dale “Pete” Watts on April 7, 1960, in Brighton. He survives. She was a nurse for many years in the Alton area.  Marjorie enjoyed Crocheting, making dolls and characters for her grandchildren, gardening in her flower beds, bird watching, fishing, animals, and cycling with...

Eleanor A Hindley, 82, of Brighton, passed away on Thursday, December 23, 2021, in Brighton. She was born on April 4, 1939, in Kirksville, MO, to the late Freddie and Frances (Von Eschen) McCartney. Eleanor married Tim Hindley on August 13, 1961, in Kirksville, MO. He preceded her in death in 2014. She was an art teacher for Southwestern School District for several years, before leaving to take care of her children.  Eleanor was very involved with Brighton’s Parks and...