All Obituaries

Herschel Richard Chandler, 89, of Medora, died Monday, October 11, 2021, at his home surrounded by his family.   He was born November 24, 1931, in Medora, Illinois, to the late Ralph and Mayme (Milby) Chandler.   After graduating from high school, Herschel served our country during the Korean Conflict, a veteran of the United States Navy.   On February 24, 1956, he married the love of his life, Sandra Baratta, in Lomita, California. She survives.   After being...

Nancy Lee McGee, 86, of Brighton, passed away on Wednesday, September 22, 2021, at Willow Rose Rehab and Health in Jerseyville, surrounded by her family.   She was born April 9, 1935, in Grafton, Illinois, to the late Everett and Clara (Wallace) Bailey.   On January 17, 1953, she married the love of her life, Charles McGee, in Jerseyville. He preceded her in death on February 3, 1992.   Prior to retirement, Nancy worked as a cook in the Ursuline Convent, in...

James Joseph Maxfield, 74, of Chesterfield, passed way at 7:47 pm on Sunday, September 19, 2021, at Jersey Community Hospital surrounded by his family. He was born on November 29, 1946, in St. Louis to the late Clarence and Sonya (Pfaff) Maxfield. Jim married Dianne Metcalfe on August 20th, 1967 in Medora Illinois. She survives. He served our country in the United States Navy during the Vietnam War aboard the Aircraft Carrier USS Ticonderoga.   Jim retired as an operator from the...

Jimmy “Jim” Doyle Skinner, 86, of Brighton, passed away at 8 am on Monday, September 13, 2021, at Alton Memorial Rehab and Therapy. He was born on February 21, 1935 in Leachville, AR, to the late James and Estella (Cameron) Skinner. Jim married Sylvia Collins on August 14, 1970. She survives. Jim owned and operated Jimco Heating and Cooling as a HVAC specialist.  He enjoyed watching NASCAR and was a St. Louis Cardinals Baseball fan. He is survived by his wife, Sylvia;...

Dora Louise “Lou” Johnson, 88 of East Alton passed away on Tuesday, September 7, 2021 at Alton Memorial Hospital. She was born on February 25, 1933, in Plainview, IL to the late Howard and Virginia (Morgan) Mayberry. Lou married Samuel Johnson on January 22, 1977, in Hardin, IL. He preceded her in death on December 26, 1982. She worked as a seamstress and upholsterer for Ray’s Luggage and Vinyl repair for over 20 years.  Lou was also a bus driver for Jerseyville...

William A. “Bill” Stack, 72, of Brighton, passed away at 10:57 am on Saturday, September 4, 2021, at Christian Hospital Northeast. He was born on November 16, 1948, in Highland, IL, to the late James H. Sr. and Frances M. (Rotter) Stack. Bill served our country in the United States Army, being stationed in Korea during Vietnam.  He is a member of Jerseyville American Legion, Wood River VFW, Alton Moose, and Tri County Rod and Gun Club.   Bill worked as a Lab...

Robert Joe Cleeton, 81, of St. Augustine, Florida, went to be with the Lord at 2:23 pm on Saturday, August 28, 2021 surrounded by his family at Symphony of St. Augustine. He was born on June 1, 1940 in Mexico, MO to the late Leroy and Viola (Goe) Cleeton. Bob married the love of his life Shirley J. Crabtree on September 26, 1959 in Kansas City, MO.  The two of them shared 60 years of marriage before her passing in 2020. Following high school graduation Bob entered the Woolworth...

Paul “Dinky” Gregory Minor, 68, of Brighton, passed away on Saturday, August 21, 2021, at his home.   He was born August 20, 1953, in Alton, Illinois, son of the late Ezra and Lelia (Bryant) Minor.   On May 8, 1972, Paul married Rita A. Via, in Alton. She survives.   Paul enjoyed his family, and found great pleasure in giving Ethel, his grandpug, rides on the four-wheeler. Prior to retirement, he worked as a supervisor for Jefferson Smurfit.   In...

Barbara Ann Greenwood, 57, of Alton, passed away on Wednesday, August 18, 2021, at Alton Memorial Hospital in Alton.   She was born February 23, 1964, in Alton, to the late Gerald and Margaret (Austin) Oulson.   On July 1, 1988, she married Ronald David Greenwood at Community Christian Church in Godfrey. He survives.   Barbara enjoyed horses, trap shooting, and was a fan of the St. Louis Cardinals.   In addition to her husband, Barbara will be missed by her...

Lindell Edward Hagen, 70, of Brighton, died on Saturday, August 14, 2021 at River Crossing in Alton. He was born on February 22, 1951 in Alton to the late Everett and Lucille (Nolte) Hagen.   Lindell spent his 30-year career at O-I Glass and later Spectrulite Consortium where he served as supervisor.    He enjoyed bird hunting, boating and attending local high school sporting events as well as auto races. He cherished spending time with his family, and in his later years...