All Obituaries

Thelma Bernice Schall, 83, of Medora passed away on Saturday, February 22, 2020 at St. Louis University Hospital.   She was born on June 19, 1936 in Medora to the late Harry Andrew and Dorothy Marie (Fricker) Cox.   Thelma married John Ronald Schall in Piasa, who preceded her death.     She worked as a cook at different nursing homes, Jerseyville Nursing and Rehab being the last before retiring. She enjoyed Bunco, Bingo, and spend time with her grandchildren and...

Marlenia “Mickie” Rozelia (Lobemaster) Cunningham, 79, of Fidelity, passed away on Monday, February 17, 2020, at Jerseyville Manor, in Jerseyville, Illinois.   She born November 16, 1940, in Alton, daughter of the late Louis and Bernice (Timpe) Lobemaster.   On September 15, 1959, she married Donald W. Cunningham, Sr. in Jersey County. He preceded her in death in 2012.   Mickie will be remembered for her love of Hallmark movies, reading, and feeding the kids...

Betty Pattillo, 91, of Brighton passed away at 9:36 am on Saturday February 15, 2020 at home with her family by her side.   She was born on December 17, 1928 south of Tokyo Japan to the late Yasuke and Teru (Ozawa) Sugimoto.   Betty married Frank Pattillo on December 28, 1950 in Kobe Japan. He preceded her in death in 1995.    She was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Alton.  Betty loved taking care of her family and enjoyed...

Robert “Bob” Lawson Turner, 72, of Brighton passed away at 1:06 am on Saturday February 15, 2020 at Jerseyville Nursing and Rehabilitation.    He was born on February 18, 1947 in Litchfield to the late Paul and Margaret (McKechan) Turner.   Bob married Susan Harmsen on January 26, 1973 in Bethalto. She Survives.    Bob served our country in the United States Army During the Vietnam War.  He worked at Olin before retiring and enjoyed landscaping...

Louis L. Warren, 78, of Shipman, passed away on Wednesday, February 12, 2020 at his home.   He was born December 13, 1941, in Carrollton, Illinois, son of the late Charles & Luella Frances (Herring) Warren.   On April 9, 1965, Louis married Marjorie Varble in Eldred. She survives.   Prior to retirement, Louis worked at the flour mill in Alton.   In addition to his wife, he is survived by his son, Steve Warren of Shipman.   He was preceded in death by...

Gerald Bradley Gillespie, 35, passed away on Sunday, January 26, 2020, at St. Anthony’s Medical Center in Alton. He was born December 9, 1984, in Jerseyville, to parents, of Gerald William (Debbie) Gillespie of Bunker Hill, IL and Marlene Denise (Tucker) Gillespie of Shipman, IL.  He will be lovingly remembered by his parents; one son, Evan Gerald Gillespie; his son’s mother, Kari Rodney Gillespie; two sisters, Myronna (John) Pryor of Alton, Aron (Mason...

Ronald E. Stanton, 64, of Medora was welcomed by the lord with open arms at 7:15 am. on Tuesday, January 21, 2020 surrounded by family at his home.   He was born on August 15, 1955 in Jerseyville. The son of the late Kenneth and Shirley (Smith) Stanton.   Ron married Judy Darr on September 25, 1981 at Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church in Medora.  She survives.   He was a truck driver for over 40 years hauling several different commodities like grain, machinery, dry bulk,...

Donald “Don” Dean Simons, 53, of Plainview, passed away on Monday, January 20, 2020, at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis.   He was born May 5, 1966, in Carlinville, IL, the son of Robert and Joyce (Edsall) Simons.   Don served his country and was a veteran of the United States Army.   On October 14, 1995, Don married Jodi Cox, at Zion Lutheran Church in Shipman. She survives.   Don will be remembered for his contagious laugh, fondness for growing...

Thomas Ray Roettgers, Jr., passed away on Sunday, January 19, 2020, at his home in East Alton.   He was born January 2, 1979, in Alton, IL, the son of Thomas Roettgers, Sr. and Janet M. Huber.   Thomas worked as an NCCO crane operator for Metro Contracting Services. He was a graduate of Civic Memorial High School.   On March 2, 2012, he married Christina Lascano in Wyoming. She survives.   In addition to his wife he will be missed by his daughter, Haliyah...

Mary Christine “Chris” Piper, Nee Webb, 73, of Brighton, IL, died peacefully in her sleep and was welcomed home to Jesus, on Tuesday, January 14, 2020.   Chris was born on February 11, 1946, to the late Walter and Minnie Webb, of Bunker Hill.   On December 27, 1964, she married Samuel Piper. He survives.   Chris retired as a nurse in 2012, from Eunice Smith Home in Alton after a 27 year career. She served for 13 years on the volunteer ambulance service as an...