April 2024 Obituaries

April 2024 Obituaries

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Frank retired in 1992 as a master carpenter with over 40 years of dedicated service with the St. Louis Carpenter’s Local #73. The United States Marine Corp veteran proudly served his country during the Korean War and was the recipient of several medals and recognitions. He was a member of St. Elizabeth Catholic Church in Granite City and enjoyed his days of woodworking, tinkering, camping and boating. He cherished his children and grandchildren and will be remembered for the love and special times shared with his family and friends.

He is survived by six children and their spouses, Dan and Gerri Gremaud of Swansea, Paul and Janice Gremaud of Godfrey, Carol and Gary Krumeich of Edwardsville, Patty and Robert Mireles of Marietta, Georgia, Dave and Anne Gremaud of Simpson, Illinois and Jim and Kim Gremaud of Edwardsville; thirteen grandchildren and their spouses, Tony Gremaud, Nicole and Justin Volpe, Amy and Mike Ligibel Jr., Kelly and Michael McKeefrey, Andy Krumeich, Garrett and Sarah Krumeich, Trevor Mireles, Chelsea Mireles, Madeline Donaway, Nick Gremaud, Frank and Jackie Gremaud, Jake Gremaud and Phoebe Gremaud; nine great grandchildren and spouses, Jakob and Brittanie Davis, Luigi Volpe, Salvatore Volpe, Kelsey and Kyle Schreiber, Isabelle McKeefrey, Connor McKeefrey, Matt McKeefrey and Casey McKeefrey and Augustus Gremaud; three great-great grandchildren, Kyler, Ariel and Rayna; many nieces; nephews; other extended family and friends.

In addition to his beloved wife of 71 years and parents, he was preceded in death by a daughter, Linda Newton; a brother and sister-in-law, Alfred and Virginia Gremaud and a sister and brother-in-law, Joan and Shelton Michel.

In celebration of his life, visitation will be at Irwin Chapel, 3960 Maryville Road in Granite City on Sunday, May 5, 2024, from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. A funeral mass will be at St. Elizabeth Catholic Church in Granite City on Monday, May 6, 2024, at 11:30 a.m. with Father Steve Thompson as celebrant.

Burial with full military honors will follow at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery in St. Louis.

Memorials may be made to Shriner’s Hospital for Children or to St. Jude Children’s Hospital and may be accepted at the funeral chapel.

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Daniel is preceded in death by his parents.

A memorial visitation will be from 4:00 p.m. until time of service at 7:00 p.m. on Friday, May 3, 2024 at Wojstrom Funeral Home & Crematory in Granite City, IL.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the family.

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Michael is survived by his wife; 2 daughters:  Kristi Slaton of Holiday, FL, and Melanie (Richard) Bays of Royal Lakes, IL; 4 sons:  Michael Slaton, Jr of Holiday, FL, Michael Davis Slaton, Jason Slaton of Granite City, IL and Ryan (Melanie) Slaton of Trenton, IL; several grandchildren and several great grandchildren.  Also surviving are a brother, James (P.J.) Dalton of Corpus Christi, TX and 2 sisters:  Phyllis Gunn of Ruma, IL and Marie Roche of Mitchell, IL.

Besides his parents, Michael is preceded in death by a daughter, Lisa Slaton; 3 brothers:  Kevin Slaton, Terry Slaton and Leroy Dalton and a sister, Rita Stephens.

Professional services entrusted to the care of Wojstrom Funeral Home & Crematory in Granite City, IL.

A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.

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Paula cherished her family and was selfless, giving to anyone in need.  She put others before herself.

Besides her husband, Paula is survived by 3 sons:  Scott (Joane) Pulliam of Granite City, Mark (Judith) Pulliam of Granite City and Shyam (Amy) Sujanani of Troy, IL; 8 grandchildren; 7 great grandchildren; 2 brothers:  P.T. Brown, Jr of Baltimore, MD and Jeff Crisel of Festus, MO and a sister, Sharon (Allen) Young of Sparta, IL.

Paula is preceded in death by her parents and a sister, Pamela Knowjewski.

Professional services entrusted to the care of Wojstrom Funeral Home & Crematory in Granite City, IL.

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Sandra is survived by her husband; a daughter, Sharon (Alan) Hendrickson of Granite City; a son, Michael (Elizabeth) Lane of Glen Carbon; 5 grandchildren:  Lukas Rakey, Karlie Rakey, Michael P. Lane, Sydney Lane and Zachary Lane; a brother, Robert R. Grayson, Jr of Granite City and several nieces and nephews.

Besides her parents, Sandra is preceded in death by a sister in law, Elaine Grayson.

Professional services entrusted to the care of Wojstrom Funeral Home & Crematory in Granite City, IL.

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 Her nurturing spirit extended beyond her community efforts; she was the heart of her family, guiding her children and relatives through their education with patience and wisdom, often humorously noted as having experienced high school nine times over. She had a passion for music and enjoyed playing the guitar, piano, auto harp and she liked to sing along with the group. An accomplished bowler, Delorus’s competitive spirit and skill earned her numerous trophies, and her love for bingo and playing the game “Aggravation” brought laughter and camaraderie into many evenings. She loved to cook, and her kitchen was affectionately, nicknamed, “Delorus’s all night diner.” Delorus found solace in the beauty of nature, often retreating to the family farm in Richwoods, Missouri, where the simplicity of the outdoors provided a backdrop for cherished family memories. Above all, Delorus will be remembered as a beloved mother, a devoted grandmother, and a doting great-grandmother. Her legacy of love, care, and resilience will continue to inspire those who knew her. Delorus’s absence will be deeply felt, but the warmth of her presence will forever remain in the hearts of her loved ones.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Francis and Clara Guenther, Sr.; her husband of 72 years, Freddie Lee Cavins; her son, Frederick “Bruce” Cavins; her eight brothers, Morgan, Howard, Charles, Donald, Raymond, Francis, Jr., Larry and John Guenther; her four sisters, Hazel Cliff, Virginia Guenther, Joyce Germanceri, and Shirley Guenther; and her daughter-in-law, Dawn Cavins.

Surviving to cherish her memory are her children, Susan (Dennis Bill) Cavins, of St. Louis, Missouri, Jeffrey Cavins and Steven (Karen) Cavins, both of Granite City, Illinois; her six grandchildren, Erika (Dave) Milonas, Jonathan (Lisa) Cavins, Shaana (Andrew) Christian, Sabrena (Greg) Polarine, Lori (Andy) Law, and Jessica (Matthew Klug) Cavins; her 6 great grandchildren, Josephine, Vivienne, Colton, Scarlett, Zoey, and Remy; her sister-in-law, Lucille Guenther; and many other nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Memorials are appreciated to the Wounded Warrior Project or the American Cancer Society. Condolences may also be expressed online at www.irwinchapel.com.

Visitation: Friends may gather from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday, May 18, 2024, at Irwin Chapel, 3960 Maryville, Rd., Granite City, Illinois.

Funeral: A memorial service will be held at 4 p.m., Saturday, May 18, 2024, at Irwin Chapel in Granite City, Illinois. Inurnment will occur privately at a later date.

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ickey is survived by 3 sons:  Rickey (Jessica) Waller, Jr of Troy, MO, James (Laura) Waller of Biloxi, MS and Eric (Jen) Waller of Granite City; 5 grandchildren:  Leanne, Nicole,  Mollie, Meagan and Rickey and 6 great grandchildren; a brother, Kenny Waller of Cedar Hill, MO and 2 sisters:  Debbie (George) Bonney of Sullivan, MO and Oudia Waller of Granite City.

Besides his parents, Rickey is preceded in death by 4 brothers:  William Waller, Jerry Waller, George Waller and Richard “Leon” Waller and 4 sisters:  Mary Ann Waller, Alice Logan, Joyce Piekarski and Annette Waller.

Visitation will be from 11:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 4, 2024 at the Free Spirits Motorcycle Club, 2013 Rock Rd in Granite City, IL.

Professional services entrusted to the care of Wojstrom Funeral Home & Crematory in Granite City, IL.

Online guestbook and obituary available at www.wojstrom.com

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Judy retired from Granite City Steel after 25 + years of dedicated service. She was a faithful and dedicated member of Holy Family Parish where she was active for many years on several committees, including serving as a wedding planner and a member of both the funeral and the Arts and Environment committees. She also served the parish as an organizer for many special events. She was a member of the Granite City Elkettes Lodge #1063 and the P.E.O. She had a love for animals, was an avid collector of cookbooks, and loved shopping and attending auctions. She cherished her grandchildren and never missed any of their activities and games throughout the years. She will be remembered for the love and special times shared with her family & friends and her ability to make anyone and everyone feel welcome in her home.

Judy is survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Amy and Matt Sheridan of Granite City; two sons and daughters-in-law, William and Candace Russell III of St. Louis and Matthew and Heather Russell of Edwardsville; nine grandchildren and their spouses, Elijah Russell, Olivia and Isaac Maue, Madeline Sheridan, Lydia Sheridan, Phoebe and Tanner Pieri, Benjamin Russell, Liam Russell, Alec Sheridan and Nicholas Russell; a sister, Donna Arnold of Granite City; two sisters-in-law and a brother-in-law, Doris Range of Edwardsville and Sandy and Bob Shaw of New Port Richey, Florida; special niece, Lauren Range and Kate Brockmeyer of St. Louis; many nieces; nephews; cousins; other extended family and many, many friends. In addition to her beloved husband of 58 years, she was preceded in death by her parents and her brother, Michael Range.

The family would like to recognize and offer special thanks to her in-home caregiver team that provided her the opportunity to remain in her home forever.

In celebration of her life, visitation will be held at Irwin Chapel, 3960 Maryville Road in Granite City on Wednesday, May 1, 2024, from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. A Funeral Mass will be held at Holy Family Catholic Church, 2606 Washington Avenue in Granite City on Thursday, May 2, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. with Father Steve Thompson as celebrant. There will be a funeral luncheon after the Mass.

Bill and Judy will be laid to rest together at Calvary Catholic Cemetery in Edwardsville at a later date.

Memorials may be made to Holy Family Church or School, the Granite City APA, or to VITAS Hospice. These memorials may be accepted at the funeral chapel.

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Serving his adopted country with honor, Horst was discharged from the United States Army in June 1955. He dedicated several decades of his life to Granite City Steel, retiring in 1994 after years of diligent service. 
 
Horst had a zest for life and found joy in various activities, including playing Chinese checkers, chess, pool, soccer, and golf. However, his greatest source of happiness came from spending cherished moments with his family, especially his daughters, grandchildren, and great-grandchild. 
 
In addition to his wife and parents, Horst was preceded in death by his beloved daughter, Carolyn Hammann of Florissant Mo; and siblings Maria Kampe, Elsie Unger, Heinz Quante, and Alfred Quante. He leaves behind a legacy of love and warmth, deeply missed by all who had the privilege of knowing him. 
 
Horst is survived by his loving daughter, Maria (Joe) Smith of Troy, IL; two dear grandchildren, Nicholas Smith and Rachael Hammann; adored great-grandchild Penelope Smith; nephews Thomas Kampe, Juergen Kampe, Gerhard Kampe and numerous dear friends and extended family members. 
 
During this time of mourning, let us remember Horst’s vibrant spirit, his unwavering love for his family, and the countless memories he created. May he rest in eternal peace. 

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Linda was a proud homemaker who loved taking care of her family and spoiling her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She also enjoyed going out to eat and playing cards with her high school girlfriends. They were known as “Club 55 Girls”, referring to the year they graduated high school. Linda will be remembered as a loving wife, mother, sister, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt, and a dear friend to many. She will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved her.

In addition to her parents and husband, Linda was preceded in death by her siblings, Ronald King and Judy Hargrove; son-in-law, John Werner, and by her stepmother, Margaret King.

Linda is survived by her loving children, Jennifer Werner of Granite City, IL, Mike McLean Jr., of Granite City, IL, David (Bibiana) McLean of Preshov, Slovakia, Barbara (Ron) Vaughn of West Frankfort, IL and Jeffrey (Brenda) Miller of Pontoon Beach, IL; proud grandmother to Linda Nicole Werner, Jodi Werner, Clayton Werner, Michael McLean and Greg Williams; four dear great-grandchildren; many nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 2, 2024, at Irwin Chapel, Granite City, IL.

In celebration of her life, a funeral service will be held at 9:00 a.m. on Friday, May 3, 2024, at Irwin Chapel, Granite City, IL. Interment will be in Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery, St. Louis, MO.

Memorial donations may be given to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Donations will be accepted at the funeral Chapel.

Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.irwinchapel.com.

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Sam’s faith was a cornerstone of his life, as he was a devout member of Unity Baptist Church. His civic engagement was profound, as evidenced by his devoted membership in the Elks Club, his proud affiliation with the Sons of the American Revolution (SAR), and his impactful roles on the Granite City Steel Credit Union Board and the Granite City Board of Appeals. An outdoorsman through and through, Sam found joy in fishing, hunting, and playing golf. His adventures spanned from trips to trout streams to deep sea fishing and sitting in duck blinds. Yet, these pursuits paled in comparison to the delight he found in the company of his family. He spent countless hours on the sidelines supporting his four grandsons in their chosen sports. It brought him great joy to watch them compete. Sam loved traveling, celebrations, and fellowship with others. The profound love and devotion that he shared with Mary Jo is his legacy. It will live on in each of his children and grandchildren for generations to come. As we bid farewell to Sam, we celebrate a life rich in love and adventure until his last moments. His memory will continue to guide and inspire us, and his absence will be deeply felt by all who had the privilege of knowing him.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Valmore and Merle (Roseberry) Akeman; and his three brothers, William Akeman, Robert Akeman, and Richard Akeman.

Surviving to cherish his memory are his beloved wife, of 62 years, Mary Jo (Wickham) Akeman, whom he married August 26, 1961; his two children, Steven (Cindy) Akeman and Lynda (Tim) Patterson; his grandchildren, James (Amber Schwertman) Akeman, Jonas Akeman, Spencer Patterson, and Benjamin Patterson; and many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Memorials are appreciated to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society of St. Louis or to Unity Baptist Church in Granite City. Condolences may also be expressed online at www.irwinchapel.com.

Visitation: Friends may gather from 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m., Thursday, May 2, 2024, at Irwin Chapel, 3960 Maryville Rd., Granite City, Illinois. The Elks Lodge No. 1063 will perform their funeral rite, prior to the start of the service at 10:30 a.m.

Funeral: Services will be held at 11 a.m., Thursday, May 2, 2024, at Irwin Chapel with Pastor Jarad Corzine officiating. Interment will follow in Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery in St. Louis, Missouri.

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The loving mother and grandmother enjoyed spending time with her family.  Darlene spent time videotaping the family.  She enjoyed reading and learning about Israel. 

 Darlene is survived by 2 daughters:  Victoria (Johnny Gill) Witt of Granite City and Charlene Dapprich of Granite City; 2 sons:  Charles E. Witt, Jr of Cabool, MO and Jeffrey (Monica) Witt of Granite City; 11 grandchildren and several great grandchildren.

Besides her husband and parents, Darlene is preceded in death by 2 sons:  John Witt and Robert Witt; a brother, David Gray and a sister, Mary Alice Gray.

Services are pending.

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William enjoyed many outdoor activities; such as camping, fishing and feeding the birds. He had a passion for music and loved spending time with his family.  His family will remember him as a loving and caring husband, father and grandfather.

He is survived by his wife Dixie Kalips; 2 daughters: Brandy (Eric) Kary, Krista Hinds; a son: Michael (Brandy) Kalips; 5 grandchildren: Brooke, Megan, Jacob, Nicholas and Lexie; 2 great grandchildren: Jett and Rayne; a brother: Joe Kalips; 5 sisters: Barb Robertson, Patricia McDonald, Charolette Yarbrough, Felicia Rees, Lena Moses; and many nieces, nephews and cousins.

Besides his parents, William is preceded in death by a brother: Leo Kalips III.

Services for William are pending.

Online information and guestbook may be found at www.wojstrom.com

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In addition to his beloved mother, he is survived by six brothers, Sean Anderson, David Anderson, Derek (Danielle) Anderson, Jonathan Anderson, Kyle Anderson and Griffin Anderson; two sisters, Nicole Anderson and Alexis (Chauncey) Carpenter; grandparents, James and Betty Allen of Granite City; aunt, Denise Pickens of Carrollton; nieces; nephews; cousins; other extended family and friends.

In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his grandparents, Lillian and Hilding Anderson and four aunts, Jeannie, Janet, Julie and Nancy.

In celebration of his life, visitation will be held at St. Elizabeth Catholic Church in Granite City on Friday, May 17, 2024, from 10:30 a.m. until time of a funeral mass at 11:30 a.m. with Father Alfred Tumwesigye as celebrant.

Memorials may be made to Autism Speaks.

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She was preceded in death by her parents, Floyd and Lorena (Stiffler) Harland; her beloved husband, Earl R. Benoit; her sister, Phyllis Jean Harland, in infancy; and her son-in-law, Richard Hensley.

Surviving to cherish her memory are her daughters, Phyllis Hensley and Jennifer Benoit, both of Granite City, Illinois; her grandsons, Jason Hensley and Kyle Hensley; a brother-in-law, Joseph Charles Benoit; her two sisters-in-law, Ethel Mae (Benoit) Istre and Bobbie Benoit; her close friend, Joyce Longbottom; and many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Memorial donations are appreciated to Renee’s Rescue Sanctuary or St. Jude’s Childrens Research Hospitals. Condolences may also be expressed online at www.irwinchapel.com.

Visitation: Friends may visit from 10 a.m. to 12 Noon, Friday, April 26, 2024, at Irwin Chapel, 3960 Maryville Rd., Granite City, Illinois.

Funeral: Services will be held at 12 Noon, Friday, April 26, 2024, at Irwin Chapel, Granite City, Illinois with Pastor Jennifer Warren Hauser officiating. Interment will follow in Sunset Hill Memorial Estates in Glen Carbon, Illinois.

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She was a proud Nana and loved spending time with her “grandchildren”. Joyce loved being outdoors taking in the sunshine whether it was working in her yard or just relaxing on her patio. She was also an avid reader and enjoyed working crossword puzzles. Joyce is survived by a daughter, Kelly Rowland of Granite City; many nieces and nephews and friends.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers, William Jones and John Jones and two sisters, Doris Harris and her fraternal twin sister, Lois Webb.

In celebration of her life, a graveside service will be held at Sunset Hill Memorial Estates in Glen Carbon at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, May 10, 2024, with Reverend Sharon Autenreith officiating.

In lieu of floral tributes, memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society or to support your local animal shelter.

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He was preceded in death by his parents, Hilbert and Ruth (Pinnick) Potts; his daughter, Melody Diane Davis; and four siblings.

Surviving to cherish his memory are his beloved wife, Sherry (Mitchell) Potts, whom he married, May 2, 1970, in Mitchell, Indiana; his children, Larry Lee (Karen) Potts, of Long Beach, Mississippi, Melissa D. Potts, of Granite City, Illinois, and Matthew A. (Sarah) Potts, of Troy, Illinois; his grandchildren, Daniel, Katelyn, Johnathan, Zane, Lilly, and Michael; his brothers, Frank (Betsy) Potts, of Ocala, Tennessee and Steve Potts, of Bedford, Indiana; and many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Memorial donations are appreciated to the family. Condolences may also be expressed online at www.irwinchapel.com.

Per the family’s wishes, cremation services are to be held.

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She is survived by her daughter, Debra Leigh (Davis) Verity of Granite City; her grandson, Ernest Pagnozzi IV of Granite City; four siblings and spouses, Debra K. and Keith Kibort of Granite City, Timmy and Maria Jones of Edwardsville, Lisa R. Jones of Granite City and Tina Jones and Nadeia Shemwell of Granite City; four nieces and nephews, Kahli, Taylor Elaine, Taylor May and Toby; many cousins; other extended family and friends.

In addition to her beloved parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, Richard Lee Jones and nephew, Zachary Alyn Kibort.

In honor of her wishes, cremation rites will be accorded and no services will be held.

Memorials may be made to the Zachary Alyn Kibort Memorial Band Scholarship and may be accepted at Irwin Chapel.

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He is survived by three daughters, Kayla (William) Holman of Granite City, Brandie Johnson of Granite City and Torie Davidson of Granite City; sons, Blayke Davidson and Chantz Davidson both of Union , MO; grandchildren,  Cameron, William, Ayden, Karson and Jack; brothers, Rusty Davidson, James Davidson and Donnie Luna and a sister, Angie Johnston.

He was preceded in death by his parents and sister, Anna Davidson.

Cremation services entrusted to Wojstrom Funeral Home & Crematory in Granite City.

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Donna is survived by a son, Joshua William of Henderson, IL; 5 grandchildren:  Shelby Hippler, Sydney Ott, Clayton Hopkins, Zoey Hopkins and Zolin Hopkins; 2 brothers:  Patrick Greene and David Rushing and 4 sisters:  Gloria Peacock, Joann Rushing, Joyce Chapman and Peggy Smith.

Besides her parents, Donna is preceded in death by a son, Chad Hopkins; 3 brothers: Danny Rushing, Dennis Greene and Douglas Greene and a sister, Barbara Simpson.

A celebration of life will be planned in May.

Professional services entrusted to the care of Wojstrom Funeral Home & Crematory in Granite City, IL.

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Her absence leaves a void that cannot be filled, but her spirit will continue to inspire and guide us. Her passion for the outdoors was evident in her beautifully tended flower gardens and the meticulous care she devoted to her yard. Her love for all creatures radiated in her compassionate care for her pets. Blanche’s legacy of love and warmth will forever be etched in the hearts of those who had the privilege of knowing her.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Simon and Annie (Lee) Bouse; her beloved husband, Delbert “Jerry” Young; her son, Michael Dunnavant, in infancy; her grandson, Marcus Gordon; her siblings, George (Bernice) Bouse, Mary (Ronald) Neff, Lenora (Treffie) Wisdom; and brothers-in-law, Earl McIntire and Stanley Carpenter.

Surviving to cherish her memory are her sons, Eugene Dunnavant, Benny Dunnavant, and Kenny Dunnavant, all of Madison, Illinois; her chosen daughter, Theresa (Mike) Fleming, of Granite City, Illinois; her 21 grandchildren and 41 great grandchildren and 9 great great grandchildren; her siblings, Edith McIntire, of Madison, Illinois, Doshia (Lloyd) Shivers, of Potosi, Missouri, Essie Carpenter, of Granite City, Illinois, Curtis (Barbara) Bouse, of Potosi, Missouri, and Johnnie Roger, of Oklahoma; and many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Memorials are appreciated to the family. Condolences may also be expressed online at www.irwinchapel.com.

Visitation: Friends may visit from 4 to 7 p.m., Tuesday, April 30, 2024, at Irwin Chapel, 3960 Maryville Rd., Granite City, Illinois.

Funeral: Services will be held at 10 a.m., Wednesday, May 1, 2024, at Irwin Chapel in Granite City, Illinois. Interment will follow in St. John Cemetery, 2901 Nameoki Rd., Granite City, Illinois.

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Alberta is survived by her husband; a daughter, Ida (Samuel) Lance of New Athens, IL; 6 grandchildren:  Abigail, Shelby, Alex, Kalyn, Alina and Bailey Rose; 8 great grandchildren; 2 brothers:  Edward Barnes of Belleville, IL and Robert Barnes of Alton, IL and 4 sisters:  Marilyn Williams of Hamilton, TX, Phyllis Huffman of Dixon, IL, Sharron Mondy of Seneca, IL and Nancy McNeely of Marseilles, IL.

Besides her parents, Alberta is preceded in death by a son, Phillip Manninger, Jr and 2 brothers:  James Barnes and Jerry Fowler.

Visitation will be from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April24, 2024 at Wojstrom Funeral Home & Crematory in Granite City, IL.  The funeral service will be at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, April 25, 2024 at the funeral home with burial to follow at Valley View Cemetery in Edwardsville, IL.

Memorials may be made to Shriner’s Hospital.

Online guestbook and obituary available at www.wojstrom.com

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The loving grandmother and aunt was retired from the Granite City School District as a bus driver after over 20 years of service.  She loved her family and was considered the matriarch of the family.

Dorothy is survived by a grandson, Eric Lee Deal; her nieces and nephews and sister in law, Carol Clutts.

Besides her husband and parents, Dorothy is preceded in death by a daughter, Laura Clutts; 2 sons:  David Clutts II and Darin Clutts and 5 brothers.

Visitation will be from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. on Monday, April 22, 2024 at Wojstrom Funeral Home & Crematory in Granite City, IL.  The funeral service will be at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, April 23, 2024 at the funeral home with burial to follow at Sunset Hill Memorial Estates in Glen Carbon, IL.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Heartland Hospice.

Online guestbook and obituary available at www.wojstrom.com

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She was an avid fan of the St. Louis Cardinals, enjoyed sewing, crossword puzzles, gambling and her coffee in the morning. She had a green thumb with plants and was very independent and will be remembered for the love and special times shared with her family and friends.

She is survived by four children, Lisa Stover of Granite City, Rebecca Hammond of Shiloh, Darrell Lancaster of Granite City and Sarah (Jeremy) Thomas of Granite City; many grandchildren and great grandchildren; five siblings, Evelyn Faye VanLoon of Bethany, Steve McElroy of Granite City, Marshall McElroy of Granite City, Shelly Thompson of Glen Carbon and Tracy McElroy of Glen Carbon; many nieces and nephews; other extended family and friends.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, Tommy McElroy and her twin sister, Sharon Willis.

In celebration of her life, visitation will be at Irwin Chapel, 3960 Maryville Road in Granite City on Monday, April 22, 2024, from 10:00 a.m. until time of funeral service at 12:00 noon.

Burial will follow at Sunset Hill Memorial Estates in Glen Carbon.

Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association or to a charity of one’s choice and may be accepted at the funeral chapel.

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He proudly served his country with the United States Air Force. Carl enjoyed his days of bowling, playing golf, riding his bike and was a fan of the St. Louis Cardinals. He loved baseball with his grandchildren and enjoyed being a coach from the stands behind home plate with his radar gun. Carl enjoyed life to the fullest, never knew a stranger and cherished being a proud Papa and always had a special love for his children and grandchildren. He will be remembered for the love and special times shared with his family and friends.

In addition to his beloved wife of nearly 50 years, he is survived by two daughters, Carlea Drury of Granite City and Dana (Anthony) Leggans-Turnbough of Granite City; three grandchildren, Ashley Burgoon of Ashmore, Jessicca (Alan) Watson of Granite City and Claire Drury of Granite City; five great grandchildren, Austin (Hailey) Prindable of Charleston, Carl Prindable of Ashmore and Lucas, Carter and Ruby Watson of Granite City; five siblings, Lefty Leggans of DuQuoin, Phyllis Leggans of DuQuoin, Kay (Richard) Edwards of Herrin, Diane (Rick) Kelly of Creal Springs and Nicole Loucks of Christopher; many nieces and nephews; other extended family and friends.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by four siblings, Billie Leggans, Joyce Ann Leggans, Janet Newborn and Jim (Sonny) Leggans.

In celebration of his life, a visitation will be at Irwin Chapel, 3960 Maryville Road in Granite City on Friday, April 19, 2024, from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m.

Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children’s Hospital, Epilepsy Foundation or to The Autism Program of Illinois and may be accepted at the funeral home.

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Camilla’s dedication to her family and her work as a Merchandise Supervisor at Home Depot was unparalleled. She was always the first to offer a helping hand, volunteering her time and her husband’s craftsmanship to assist customers and friends with their projects. Her nurturing spirit shone brightly in her role as a mother, always ready with wisdom and guidance for her loved ones. An avid reader, Camilla found joy in the simple pleasures of life, like being outside, tending to her flowerbeds and admiring the beauty of the flowers. Her home was filled with the playful energy of her five Yorkies, and she cherished the moments spent watching hummingbirds dance around her feeder. Her unwavering faith was a source of comfort and inspiration to many. Camilla embraced open conversations about her beliefs and welcomed the chaplain’s visits with a heart full of faith. Even during her courageous battle with cancer, she remained a pillar of resilience, never faltering in her faith or her role as the rock for her family.

Camilla’s legacy as a beloved wife, a loving mother and grandmother, a cherished daughter and sister, will forever be etched in our hearts. Her absence leaves a void that cannot be filled, but her spirit will continue to guide and inspire us. She will be deeply missed by all who had the privilege of knowing her.

She was preceded in death by her brother, William Adlesberger, II.

Surviving to cherish her memory are her parents, David and Shelia Williams, Sr.; her loving husband, of 20 years, Ernest “Andy” Rogers, of Granite City, Illinois; her children, Breonna R. (Daniel Hileman) Rogers, Trinidy A. (Jacob Thomas) Rogers, and Gaige A. Rogers, all of Granite City, Illinois; her grandchildren, Avery M. Hileman, Dakota E. Hileman, Zander J. Rogers-Hileman, and Jaxson E. Rogers-Hileman; her siblings, Shannon (Joshua Pellazari) Windsor, David L. (Rachel) Williams, Jr., Tricia Adelsberger, and Joelle Adelsberger; also survived by “her Bill”, William Adelsberger; and many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Memorials are appreciated to BJC Hospice. Condolences may also be expressed online at www.irwinchapel.com.

Per the family’s wishes, cremation services are to be held with a Celebration of Life to be held at (Time TBA), on Saturday, April 27, 2024, at the Elks Lodge, 4801 Maryville Rd., Granite City, Illinois.

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Jim was a 1954  Granite City High School graduate and worked at Kent Grocers before serving in the Missouri Air National Guard and attending Ranken Technical College. He worked for Rock Hill Heating and Cooling, Albert Arno Inc., and C & R Mechanical. In retirement, Jim enjoyed watching his grandchildren’s sports and activities, and he remained a pillar of the community in Granite City and Madison County as a whole. 

From his birth until its closure in 2012, Jim was a dedicated member of the First Baptist Church of Granite City and worked to maintain its history and mission after 2012. He was a member of the Granite City Masonic Triple Lodge #835, the Pipefitters Union, and the Sheet Metal Workers Union.

In addition to his parents and grandparents, Jim was preceded in death by his only cousin, Hobert R. Glascock, Jr. of Ocala, FL; several aunts and uncles, M. Herschel and Willie Reeves Claxton of Clarksville, TN; W. Bellfield Claxton of Nashville, TN; Wesley R. and Della Rogers Claxton of Nashville, TN; Lillian Claxton and M. Worth Vertrees of Livermore, KY; Clinton W. Randles of Los Angeles, CA; Mae Randles and Jack M. Stiver of Long Beach, CA;  Fay R. Randles of Waxahachie, TX and Granite City; Grace R. Randles of McKinney, TX; and Pauline Randles & Hobert R. Glascock of Ocala, FL; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Carl A. and Helen Rhodes Bain of Granite City; and sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Marilyn Bain and William R. Ford of White Hall.

He is survived by two sons and a daughter-in-law, James L. “Jay” Claxton, III and Kyle A. & Tracey Gaudette Claxton; a grandson and his fiancée, Drake E. Claxton & Sarah E Jansen; a granddaughter, Emily E. Claxton; former spouse, Shirley Bain Claxton,  as well as her extended family; her nephew and his wife, Eric M. & Jackie Daniel Ford; a great-nephew, David M. Ford; and a great-niece, Sarah E. Ford.

Private interment will take place at Sunset Hill Cemetery in Glen Carbon at a later date.

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The serene waters of Bull Shoals Lake welcomed him each spring, while Norfolk Lake awaited his return in the fall. His annual pilgrimage to Crane Lake, at the edge of Minnesota and Canada, was a tradition spanning over two decades—a testament to his dedication to the rod and reel. On the field, Craig was known as “Mo” among his softball team, “The Crazy’s.” His playful spirit earned him the affectionate nickname of “Spanky,” a name that echoed his jovial nature. His presence was a force of nature; he didn’t just enter a room—he made an entrance with a strut that announced his arrival. Craig’s laughter was a melody that resonated with a warmth that could light up any gathering. His humor drew people together, making his laughter a shared language of joy. As a son, he was caring; as a father, steadfast; as a grandfather, tender; and as a brother, unwavering. His absence leaves a void in the hearts of those who knew him, but his spirit remains an indelible mark on the lives he touched.

Surviving to cherish his memory are his parents, Jim and Arlene Morley, of Collinsville, Illinois; his son, Jay M. Morley, of Edwardsville, Illinois; his grandchildren, Sophia Yvonne Morley and Lucas Dylan Morley; his sister, Cheryl (Donald) Einsporn; the mother of his son, Cindy Wells; the mother of his grandchildren, Lindsay Hargrave; and many other relatives and friends.

Memorial contributions are appreciated to Craig’s grandchildren’s sports teams, the O’Fallon Bombers Organization, 12U Flores baseball team or the Edwardsville Field Hockey Program. Condolences may also be expressed online at www.irwinchapel.com.

Visitation: Friends may visit from 5 to 7 p.m., Tuesday, April 16, 2024, at Irwin Chapel, 591 Glen Crossing Rd., Glen Carbon, Illinois.

Funeral: A memorial service will be held at 7 p.m., Tuesday, April 16, 2024, at Irwin Chapel, Glen Carbon, Illinois. Inurnment will be held at a later date in Calvary Catholic Cemetery in Edwardsville, Illinois.

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In addition to her husband, Leslie is survived by her children, Alison (Joe) Kirwen of Ankeny, IA and Alex Lovett of Glen Carbon, IL; grandson, Patrick Kirwen of Ankeny, IA; stepsons, Raffi, Aram and Sarkis Mikaelian all of Glen Carbon, IL; siblings, Patricia (Garry) Javizian of Royal Oak, MI, Pamela (Richard) Asadorian of Town & Country, MO, Lori Saucier of Maryville, IL and Joseph (Caren) Saucier of Granite City, IL; mother-in-law, Verkine Mikaelian of Montreal, Canada; brothers-in-law, Raffi (Salpi) Mikaelian of Montreal, Canada and Vatche (Jesse) of Beirut, Lebanon; many nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.

In celebration of her life, a memorial visitation will be held from 9:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, April 20, 2024, at Irwin Chapel, Glen Carbon, IL. The memorial service will follow at 11:00 a.m. with Father Taniel Manjikian officiating. Private family interment will be held at Sunset Hill Memorial Estates, Glen Carbon, IL.

Memorial donations may be given to St. Gregory Armenian Church. Donations will be accepted at the funeral chapel.

Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.irwinchapel.com.

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She is survived by a daughter and son-in-law: Denise & Ron Daily; a son: Robert Goode of Granite City; a granddaughter: Brittany (Phillip) Reader of Glen Carbon, IL; 2 great-grandsons: Camden and Beckett Reader; and a sister-in-law: Rosa McGowan of Granite City.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by 2 brothers: Patrick McGowan Sr. and Thomas McGowan; a niece and nephew; and her beloved dog “Buddy”.

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She enjoyed making jewerly and more recently enjoyed painting pictures. Known as Nana to her cherished grandchildren and great grandchildren, she will be remembered for the love and special times shared with her family and friends.

In addition to her beloved husband, she is survived by three children and their spouses, Cheryl and Robert Duncan of Troy, Illinois, Dawn and David Boone of Granite City and Richard and Daphne Kindle of Daphne, Alabama; ten grandchildren, Bonnie, Jodi, Amanda, Cori, Richard, Lyndy, Tim, Erik, Alyssa and Sophia; seventeen great grandchildren; three siblings and spouses, Rosemary and Bill Puhse of Granite City, Linda and Manfred Driesner of Highland, Illinois and Lane Whitten of Nashville, Illinois; sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Sioux and Rick Young of Bismarck, Missouri; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Robin and Anne Kindle of Bismarck, Missouri; many nieces; nephews; other extended family and friends.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a grandson, Andrew Duncan.

In celebration of her life, visitation will be at Irwin Chapel, 3960 Maryville Road in Granite City on Monday, April 15, 2024, from 11:00 a.m. until time of a funeral service at 1:00 p.m. with Reverend Jarad Corzine officiating.

Burial will follow at Sunset Hill Memorial Estates in Glen Carbon.

Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association and may be accepted at the funeral chapel.

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She loved her days of shopping with her mother, going country line dancing, cooking for everyone and attending and participating in many crafts fairs throughout the years. Known as “Babe” to some family and friends, she was the glue that brought and kept our family and extended family together, always organizing a family get together or a festive holiday celebration.

Sharon’s life enriched us all, leaving a legacy of love and cherished memories. She was a remarkable mother, a treasured sister, and a beloved aunt.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Samuel and Katie (Topal) Clark, and her sister-in-law, Christi Clark.

Surviving to cherish her memory are her beloved son, Steven Fedora, of Granite City, Illinois; her brother, Ronald Clark, of Granite City, Illinois; her nephew, Kevin Clark, of Bethalto, Illinois; her niece, Misty (Dan) Glon, of St. Louis, Missouri; a special cousin, JoAnn Vaughn, of Glen Carbon, Illinois, and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Memorials are appreciated to the Granite City APA. Condolences may also be expressed online at www.irwinchapel.com.

Visitation: Friends may visit from 4 to 7 p.m., Wednesday, April 10, 2024, at Irwin Chapel, 3960 Maryville Road, Granite City, Illinois and from 9 to 10 a.m., Thursday, April 11, 2024, at the funeral home.

Funeral: Services will be held at 10 a.m., April 11, 2024, at Irwin Chapel, 3960 Maryville Rd., Granite City, Illinois, with Pastor Larry Ridenour officiating. Interment will follow in Sunset Hill Memorial Estates, Glen Carbon, Illinois.

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Surviving is his wife, Lola and the children of their blended family, Michael (Margaret) Klein, Marianne (Christopher) Crane, Elizabeth (Mark) Bossi and Christopher Finn.

“Hilarious G. Finn” was a much-loved Papa to Andrew (Mandi), Kahle, Christian, Danielle (Chase), Emily (Chad), Bennett (Camryn), Thomas, Ian (Grace), Colin, Kylie and Jameson and great grandchildren, Andrew, Jr., Aidyn, Amira, Apollo, Elijah, Elena, Elliot, Lorelei, Lila and Millie.

In lieu of flowers, contributions are requested to Camp Hope U.S.A. (a retreat for military veterans who served and were wounded in the war on terror), Post Office Box 52, Farmington, MO 63640. Condolences may also be expressed online at www.irwinchapel.com.

Visitation: Friends may visit from 9 to 10:30 a.m., Saturday, April 13, 2024, at Irwin Chapel, 3960 Maryville Rd. Granite City, Illinois.

Funeral: Services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, April 13, 2024, at the funeral home with Pastor Trevor Freudenburg officiating. Interment will be held privately in Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery, St. Louis, Missouri.

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Jan had worked several years as a realtor with Prudential Realty. She had also worked as a switchboard operator at Gateway Regional Medical Center and as a clerk at Nemo’s Pet Store in Pontoon Beach. She was a member of the Glenview Assembly of God Church in Granite City and at the Calvary Family Church in Collinsville. She enjoyed her days of supporting the Angel Tree Ministries, gardening and knitting. She will be remembered for the love and special times shared with her family and friends.

She is survived by two sons and daughters-in-law, Danny and Sheri Bone of Granite City and Trevor and Dawn Bone; five grandchildren, Danielle Bone, Danny (Brittney Wheeler) Bone III, Rachael Clements, Martin Clements and Maddeline Brummitt; a great grandson, Hudson Bone; four siblings, Shirley Barunica-Lassen, Scott Barunica, Linda Odom and Tina Stefanoff; many nieces; nephews; other extended family and friends.

In addition to her beloved husband and parents, she was preceded in death by two sons, Oriel Bone and Kyle Bone; a grandson, Roger Clements; a brother, Frank Barunica and a sister, Diane Margherio.

In celebration of her life, a visitation will be at Irwin Chapel, 3960 Maryville Road in Granite City on Sunday, April 14, 2024, from 12:00 noon until time of a funeral service at 3:00 p.m. with Reverend Dan Duff officiating.

A graveside service will be held at St. John Cemetery on Maryville Road in Granite City at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, April 15, 2024.

Memorials may be made to a charity of one’s choice.

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Nancy had retired from Wal-Mart in Granite City after many years of dedicated service in Accounting and as the Craft Department manager. She had also worked at the Melvin Price Support Center in Granite City and loved her days working at the St. Elizabeth School cafeteria.

Nancy was a dedicated and faithful member of St. Elizabeth Parish and was a devout prayer warrior for all. She had a love for crocheting and sewing, was known for her baking and cooking and enjoyed scrapbooking. She was a true example of a matriarch of the family and cherished her two beloved grandchildren. Nancy, known for her kind heart, generous spirit and joyful presence, lived a full life as a strong devoted Christian and loyal mother, nana, wife and friend.

She is survived by her two daughters and sons-in-law, Mary and Jeff Fischer of Glen Carbon and JoAnn and Jason Wilson of Granite City; two grandchildren, Michael Adams and Makayla Adams; a sister-in-law, Mary Jane Sitton of Granite City; three brothers-in-law and a sister-in-law, Bob Fechte of Granite City, Ed and Marie Gray of Granite City and Larry Gray of Granite City; many nieces and nephews; other extended family and friends. In addition to her beloved husband of 42 years and parents, she was preceded in death by a son-in-law, Billy Adams; her siblings and their spouses, Mary and Tony Bellue, Leo and Delores Scaturro, Irene and Herb Wein, Dom and Elnora Scaturro, Dolores Fechte and Louie and Deloris Scaturro; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Pete and Dorothy (Downs) Gray; brother-in-law, Paul Sitton and sister-in-law, Sheron Gray.

In celebration of her life, visitation will be at Irwin Chapel, 3960 Maryville Road in Granite City on Thursday, April 11, 2024, from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. with a prayer service at 4:00 p.m.   Visitation will continue at St. Elizabeth Catholic Church in Granite City on Friday, April 12, 2024, from 10:00 a.m. until time of a Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 a.m. with Father Alfred Tumwesigye as celebrant.

Burial will follow at Calvary Catholic Cemetery in Edwardsville.

Memorials may be made to St. Elizabeth Catholic Church or to Masses and may be accepted at the funeral chapel.

True to her nature, Nancy was a beautiful soul, full of joy and love for her family and friends, up through her final days. 

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She retired from the government working at the Melvin Price Support Center after many years of service as a secretary. She later worked seven years as a pharmacy courier at St. Elizabeth Medical Center.

Evelyn was a lifelong faithful member of Grace Baptist Church in Granite City where she had taught Sunday school through the years. She enjoyed her days of fishing, cooking, shopping, decorating and tending to her yard. She cherished her family, friends and church family and will be remembered for the love and special times shared with them.

In addition to her beloved husband, she is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Lynn and Beth Jones of Moro; a daughter and son-in-law, Lisa and Chris Hillmer of Granite City; seven grandchildren, Chris Morgan, Jason Morgan, Rachel (Jeffrey) Woodson, Leah (Jon) Sanchez, Eric Jones, Lauren (Kyle) Ulaszek and Lindsey Hillmer; several great grandchildren; a great-great grandson; nieces; nephews; other extended family and friends.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a daughter, Linda Morgan and a grandson, Brian Morgan.

In celebration of her life, visitation will be at Irwin Chapel, 3960 Maryville Road in Granite City on Wednesday, April 10, 2024, from 10:00 a.m. until time of funeral service at 12:00 noon with Daniel Wilson officiating.

She will be laid to rest at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery in St. Louis.

Memorials may be made to Grace Baptist Church and may be accepted at the funeral chapel.

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She is survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Heather and Jake Taylor of Glen Carbon, Illinois; a son and daughter-in-law, Nicholas and Kara Angle of St. Louis, Missouri; three grandchildren, Skyler Whitlock, Gavin Whitlock and Jackson Taylor; three sisters and a brother-in-law, Cindy and Buck Bazzell of Centralia, Illinois, Sandra Adams of Granite City, Illinois and Dana Mead of Benld, Illinois; the McCall sisters and their families; the K.P. family; many nieces; nephews; other extended family and many friends.

In celebration of her life, visitation will be at Irwin Chapel, 3960 Maryville Road in Granite City on Thursday, April 11, 2024, from 10:00 a.m. until time of funeral service at 12:00 noon with Pastor David Denton officiating.

Burial will follow at Sunset Hill Memorial Estates in Glen Carbon.

Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association and may be accepted at the funeral chapel.

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He then went on to work at St. Elizabeth’s Church office, Home Depot and Office Max. He had served as a Scout Master for Troop 13 at St. Elizabeth’s Catholic Church in Granite City and for the Boy Scouts of America as Cub Scout leader in the 1980s and 90s. He was a huge Kansas City Chiefs, St. Louis Cardinals and St. Louis Blues fan. He enjoyed music of all kinds, going to the theatre, and watching old movies. First and foremost, Larry loved his family.

On October 16, 1976 at St. Joseph Church in Granite City, he married Donna Kromraj.

Surviving in addition to his wife are a son, Lary A., Jr. (Kathleen) Wiegand of Bethalto; daughter, Gretchen Marie (Lance) Critchley of O’Fallon, IL; four beloved grandchildren, Mary and Patrick Wiegand, Eleanor and Augustus Critchley; three brothers, Steven (Cathy) Wiegand and Dustin (Kim) Wiegand all of Wood River, David Wiegand of O’Fallon, MO; sister, Donita (David) Crockett of Alton; father-in-law, Matthew Kromraj; sister-in-law, Mary (Ken) Marti; brother-in-law, Steve Kromraj; and many loving nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be from 10 am until time of Mass of Christian Burial at 12 pm, Wednesday, April 10 at Holy Angels Parish Church in Wood River. Father Donald Wolford will officiate. Interment will follow cremation rites in Wanda Cemetery in South Roxana. Memorials are suggested to Shriner’s Hospital for Children or Masses.

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She is survived by three sons and daughters-in-law, William and Jena Laub of Maryville, Illinois, Steven and Cathy Laub of Granite City, Illinois and Matthew and Linda Laub of Lebanon, Illinois; six grandchildren and spouses, Brittney and Sean Barnes of Granite City, Lauren Laub of New York, Kelli and Ian Wheat of Minneapolis, Minnesota, Kimberly Laub of London, England, Mitchell Laub of Kansas City, Missouri and Stuart (Madison Noeltner) Laub of Highland, Illinois; two great grandchildren, Logan Barnes and Quinn Laub; many nieces; nephews; other extended family and friends.

In addition to her beloved husband of seventy-two years and parents, she was preceded in death by four sisters, Gladys Black, Betty Williams, Anita Crabtree and Shirley Brown and a brother-in-law, Robert Laub.

Graveside services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, April 12, 2024 at College Hill Cemetery in Lebanon, Illinois.

Memorial donations may be given to the charity of one’s choice. 

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Cecil is survived by his three children and their spouses, Kathleen A. (Steven) Hoover of Edwardsville, Lori A. (Kenneth) Moats of Edwardsville, and David A. (Angel) Stacy of Granite City. He is also survived by four grandchildren, Shaun K. Moats of Edwardsville, Kenna A. (Corey) West of Worden, Marissa A. (Alex) Foley of Granite City, and Dylan T. Stacy of Granite City; two step-grandchildren, Alan (Jordyn) Foley of Phlugerville, Tex., and Alex (Marissa) Foley of Granite City; two great-grandchildren, Kennedy and Trevor West of Worden; and one step-great-grandchild, Jaden Foley of Phlugerville, Tex.

He is also survived by two sisters, Barbara Ferguson of Ely, Nev., and Sandra Foster of Elkville, Ill., as well as many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Alma L. (Cuppett) Stacy; his parents, Walter and Carrie Stacy; one brother, Kenneth Stacy; and five sisters, Roberta Stacy, Alberta Stacy, Lavetta (Benjamin) Grise, Ruby Ilene Stacy, and Lena Stacy.

Cecil was a laborer in the Cold Strip at Granite City Steel from 1955 until his retirement in 1994. He enjoyed deer and turkey hunting and was very proud of his many hunting trophies. He was a member of Glenview Church of the Nazarene in Glen Carbon, Ill. He was also an avid Civil War buff and enjoyed reading about and traveling to historical sites.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April 10, 2024, at Irwin Chapel, Glen Carbon, IL.

In celebration of his life, a funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, April 11, 2024, at Irwin Chapel, Glen Carbon, IL, with Pastor Larry Blankley officiating. Interment will be in Sunset Hill Memorial Estates, Glen Carbon, IL.

Memorial donations may be given to Johnson Road General Baptist Church, Granite City, IL, Hospice of Southern Illinois or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Donations will be accepted at the funeral chapel.

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Ed is survived by his wife Bev; daughters Cheryl (David) Breeden of Belleville, Illinois, Gina (Rodney) Holloway of Alton, Illinois, and Adrienne (Charles) Chastain of Berryville, Arkansas; 6 grandchildren, David Breeden, Jr, of Swansea, Illinois, Kellye (Aaron) Parker of Fairview Heights, Illinois, Samuel Chastain and Matthew Chastain of Springfield, Missouri, and Natalie Holloway and Cameron Holloway of Alton, Illinois; and 1 great grandchild, Corbin Breeden of Swansea, Illinois; 2 sisters, Annetta Lamb and Barbara Schroeder and 1 brother, Alan (Sharon) Lenzi; and many nieces and nephews.

Ed retired in 1993 from the Granite City School District, having taught high school math for more than 30 years. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus Council 1098 for more than 67 years and was a member of the Fourth Degree.

Ed and Bev loved to travel to the Grand Tetons and Yellowstone as often as they could. Instilling a love of the West into their family.

In addition to his parents Ed was preceded in death by his baby sister Patricia; 3 brothers-in-law, Ted Schroeder, Larry (Donna) Perry, and Jim Lamb.

Visitation will be held at Thomas Saksa Funeral Home, 2205 Pontoon Road, Granite City from 5:00-8:00 pm on April 10. A memorial mass will be held at Holy Family Church, 2606 Washington Ave, Granite City, on Thursday, April 11 at 10:30am. Interment will follow at Calvary Cemetery in Edwardsville, Illinois.

In lieu of flowers the family requests donations to the Good Samaritan House or masses to Holy Family Catholic Church, both in Granite City and may be accepted at the funeral home.

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Besides her husband, Peggy is survived by 3 daughters:  Judith (Sam) Greco of Granite City, Linda Catoe of Paisley, FL and Annette (Chris) Keith of Axson, GA; 2 sons:  Willie Finazzo of Granite City and Frank Finazzo of Pontoon Beach; 17 grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren; 2 great-great grandchildren and 2 stepchildren:  Larry (Linda) Gieselman of St. Jacob, IL and Terri (Chris) Cook of St. John, MO.

Peggy is preceded in death by her parents;  2 sons:  Ed Finazzo and Fred Finazzo and a grandson, Jason Greco.

The family will hold a celebration of life at a later date.

Professional services entrusted to the care of Wojstrom Funeral Home & Crematory in Granite City, IL.

Online guestbook and obituary available at www.wojstrom.com

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 Carol enjoyed cross stitching, reading, and playing cards with her family and friends. She was also an avid St. Louis Cardinals Baseball fan. Her greatest joy was spending time with her family, whom she loved dearly. Carol will be remembered as a loving wife, mother, sister, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt, and a dear friend.

In addition to her parents and husband, Carol was preceded in death by her brothers, Robert McClendon and Thomas McClendon; and by a son-in-law, Dave Prengel.

Carol is survived by her loving daughters, Lisa (Mike) Kelly of Orange Park, FL, Lori (Tom) Messina of Maryville, IL, Paula (Dave) Kwiatkowski of Granite City, IL and Penny Prengel of Granite City, IL; proud grandmother to Ian Kelly, Alison (Caleb) Hancock, Natalie Messina, Leslie (Dave) Anderson, Alex (Ashlee) Kwiatkowski, Kimberly (Sam) Saucier, Scott (Liz) Prengel and Daniel Prengel; proud great-grandmother to Claire Kwiatkowski, Ted Kwiatkowski, Theodora Prengel, Thomasin Prengel, Tobias Prengel, Forrest Hancock and Boyd Hancock; nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.

In celebration of her life, a visitation will be held from 9:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, April 6, 2024, at Irwin Chapel, Granite City, IL. The funeral service will follow at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, with Pastor Darla Ann Kratzer officiating. Interment will be in St. John Cemetery on Maryville Road, Granite City, IL.

The family would like to thank the staff at Vitas Hospice for their care and compassion to our mother over the last year. They were truly a blessing at a difficult time.

Memorial donations may be given to Parkinson’s Foundation. Donations will be accepted at the funeral chapel.

Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.irwinchapel.com

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Gary was a sheet metal worker, serving with Local #36.  He was a member of the Granite City Moose.  He loved to swim, watch The Price is Right and go fishing and was known for telling jokes and stories but his favorite love was to spend time with his family, especially his grandchildren.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by 4 children: Charles Lee (Zona) Lofink of Japan, Gregory Thomas Lofink, Cassandra (Stan) Wania and Carlie Lofink all of Granite City; 4 grandchildren: Rowan, Hazel, Brock and Cadence; and 4 brothers: Benjamin (Leslie) Lofink of Granite City, Timothy (Cathy) Lofink of Union, MO, David (Denise) Lofink and James (Kathryn) Lofink of Granite City.

Besides his parents, was preceded in death by 2 sisters: Dorothy Agoain and Kathryn Cuvar.  

A celebration of Gary’s life will be held by the family at 3:00 p.m. on Friday, April 12, 2024 at the Granite City Moose Lodge.

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He enjoyed woodworking and specialized in making custom ukuleles, which he gifted to many friends and family members. Doug was also an avid reader on several topics and especially enjoyed materials on WW II history, mysteries, and tales of the Old West. He was a fan of bluegrass music and 70’s rock-and-roll…. which we all know was the best era for rock music! With every new year, he looked forward to Spring and the opening of another St. Louis Cardinals baseball season. Doug will always be remembered as a loving husband, father, brother, grandfather, brother-in-law, uncle, and a dear friend to many. He will be sadly missed by those who knew and loved him.

He is survived by his devoted wife, Jayne Sawyer of Granite City, IL; loving children, Rory Sawyer of Granite City, IL and Angie (David) Bagwill of Godfrey, IL; siblings, Thomas (Carol) Sawyer of California, MO and Brenda (Steve) Umphress of Colorado Springs, CO; proud grandfather to Summer, Braxton, Deacon and Daisy; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Jay and Cindy Metzger of Ashdown, AR; sister-in-law, Judy Argabright of Calhoun, GA; nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.

Doug’s wishes were to be cremated and to have no formal services.

Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.irwinchapel.com.

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He is survived by his mother: Deloris L. (Harvey) Mott of Pontoon Beach; 2 brothers: Jerry Lee Mott Jr. of Pontoon Beach and Samuel Mott of Afton, MO; and 3 sisters: Angela (Roger) Porter of Pontoon Beach, Jaclyn (Jason) Mott-Scott of Belleville, IL and Pamela (Robert) Jellen of Marion, IL.

He was preceded in death by his father, Jerry Lee Mott Sr.

The family will hold a service at a later date.

Arrangements with online information and guestbook through Wojstrom Funeral Home & Crematory may be found online at www.wojstrom.com.

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She is survived and will dearly be missed by her sons, Ethan Clayton Beatty and Isaac Mathew Beatty, both of Granite City; other extended family and many friends.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her former husband, Clayton Benton Beatty.

In celebration of her life, visitation will be at Irwin Chapel, 3960 Maryville Road in Granite City on Monday, April 8, 2024, from 11:00 a.m. until time of funeral service at 1:00 p.m. with Pastor Alan Beuster officiating.

Burial will follow at Sunset Hill Memorial Estates in Glen Carbon.

Memorials may be made to the Illinois English Bulldog Rescue and can be accepted online at www.ilenglishbulldogrescue.org or accepted at the funeral chapel.

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He is survived by the love of his life, Lola Anna (Cory) Crowder and has enjoyed 30 years together. He is also survived by a sister, Donna; three step-children and their spouses, Charles and Donna Crowder of Springfield, Missouri, Dawn and John Fisher of Granite City and Tina and Brent Tiffany of Florissant, Missouri; several step-great grandchildren; nieces; nephews; other extended family and many friends. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Deborah Kelley.

In celebration of his life, visitation will be at Irwin Chapel, 3960 Maryville Road in Granite City on Thursday, April 4, 2024, from 9:00 a.m. until 10:30 a.m. followed by a Funeral Mass at 11:00 a.m. at Holy Family Catholic Church in Granite City with Father Steve Thompson as celebrant. Burial will follow at Calvary Catholic Cemetery in Edwardsville.

Memorials may be made to Shriner’s Hospital for Children and may be accepted at the funeral chapel.

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