Harper 01/17/01
Aaron L. Harper, 73, of Wood River, died Jan. 17, 2001, in Alton Memorial Hospital. Surviving are a son, Joseph Jones of Wood River; daughters, Lisa Phelps of New Orleans, La., and Rhonda Stark of East Alton; and sisters, Velma Johnson of Fresno, Ca., and Hazel Fletcher of Biggers, Ar. Services were in Paynic Home for Funerals in Rosewood Heights. Memorials may be given to Whitelaw Avenue Baptist Church in Wood River.
Harrawood 09/18/97
Raymond E. Harrawood, 90, of Godfrey, died Sept. 18, 1997, in Greenwood Manor in Jerseyville. He married Verdie Galbraith, who preceded him in death. Surviving are sons, Les of Godfrey, and Paul of Brentwood, Tn.; daughters, Roberta Meiners of East Alton, and Jean Marshall of Clarksville, In.; a sister, Nora Wheeler of Carterville; and and eight grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Services were in Gent. Memorials may be given to Carlinville Area Hospital Hospice and charities of choice.
Harris 07/20/97
John R. Harris, 50, died July 20, 1997. He married Deborah Atkins, who survives. Also surviving are his mother, Dorothy of Indianapolis; a son, Nicholas of Alton, daughters Hedy of Anderson, In., and Noah of Alton; and two grandchildren. Services were through Elias-Smith Funeral Home in Godfrey.
Harris 07/29/97
Dorothy Harris, 82, of Cottage Hills, died July 29, 1997, in VIP Manor in Wood River. Her husband, George, survives. Also surviving are sons, Wayne of Cottage Hills, and Joseph of Seabring, Fl.; daughters, Cheri Redman of Cottage Hills, and Rose King of East Alton; and eight grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren and two great, great-grandchildren. Services were in Elias-Smith in Bethalto. Memorials may be given to the Assembly of God Church of Bethalto.
Harris 09/12/98
Shirley Jean Harris, 69, of Edwardsville, died Sept. 12, 1998, in Anderson Hospital in Maryville. Surviving are daughters, Cathy Potter of Wood River, and Deana Avery of Edwardsville; brothers, Larry Hopper and Michael Hopper; and sisters, Jacqueline Martin of Godfrey, and Victoria Brown of Alton. Services were in Gent Funeral Home in Alton. Memorials may be given to the American Cancer Society.
Harris 09/20/98
David Eugene Harris, 70, of Sebring, Fl., died Sept. 20, 1998, in Highland Regional Medical Center. He married Lavon Sitze, who survives. Also surviing are a daughter, Sandy Harris of Chester, Va.; and brothers, George of Bethalto, and LeRoy of Keysport. Services were through Elias-Smith Funeral Home in Alton. Memorials may be given to the First Assembly of God building fund in Sebring.
Harris 11/25/98
Lucian A. Harris, 79, of Alton, died Nov. 25, 1998, in Saint Anthony's Health Center. He had served as director of public works in the City of Alton, prior to retirement. He is survived by a brother, Berry of Alton; a sister, Margaret of Alton; sisters-in-law, Virginia of St. Louis, and Dorothy of Alton; and long-time friend, Alice Wood and her daughter, Mary. Services were through Fine and Quinn Chapel for Funerals in Alton. Memorials may be given to St. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, St. Peter and Paul Catholic School, Marquette Catholic High School and the St. Vincent DePaul Society.
Harris 01/14/00
George Phillip Harris, 87, of Cottage Hills, died Jan. 14, 2000, in Lakeland Medical Center, Fl. He married Florence Theen, who preceded him in death. Surviving are sons, Joseph of Sebring, Fl., and Wayne of Cottage Hills; daughters, Cheryl Redmon of Cottage Hills, and Rose King of East Alton; and a brother, Charles of Keysport. Services were in Elias-Smith Funeral Home in Bethalto. Memorials may be given to the Assembly of God Church of East Alton.
Harris 02/21/00
Berry B. Harris, 70, of Alton, died Feb. 21, 2000, in Saint Anthony's Health Center. He was best-known as the manger of the Knights of Columbus Alton Council 460, was a past grand knight of the KCs, and a parish trustee of Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Alton. He is survived by a sister, Margaret Harris of Alton; sisters-in-law, Virginia Harris of St. Louis, and Dorothy Harris of Alton. Services were through Fine and Quinn Chapel for Funerals in Alton. Memorials may be given to the building fund of KC Alton Council 460, Marquette Catholic High School, and Saints Peter and Paul Church.
Harrison 06/09/01
Louis Harrison, 79, of Alton, died June 9, 2001, in Alton Memorial Hospital. His wife, Betty, preceded him in death. Surviving are a son, Louis, Jr.; daughters, Helen Barnett of Lebanon, and Lola Kyle of Jerseyville; a brother, Irvin Hoaglin of Alton, Herbert Harrison of Brighton, and Nelson, Gene and Ed Harrison, all of Louisiana, Mo.; and sisters, Lydia Haglin and June Niffen, both of Louisiana, and Georgiana Hoaglin of Little Rock, Ar. Services were through Elias-Smith Funeral Home in Alton. Memorials may be given to charities of choice.
Harrop 12/11/00
Marie E. Harrop, 72, died Dec. 11, 2000, in Rosewood Care Center in Alton. Her husband, James, survives. Also surviving are sons, Roger Fillingim of Florida, Steve Fillingim of South Roxana, and Jim Harrop of Godfrey; daughters, Judy Hyden of Springfield, Mo., Carol Svary of Joliet, and Ruthann Baugh of Prairietown. Services were in Elias-Smith Funeral Home in Bethalto.
Hart 02/28/99
Eleanor A. Hart, 62, of Wood River, died Feb. 28, 1999, in Alton Memorial Hospital. Her first husband, Glenn Thurm, preceded her in death. She is survived by her second husband, Robert Hart. Also surviving are a daughter, Denise Gleason of Alton; sons, Jackie Thurm of Summerville, Mark Thurm of Medora, and Rick Thurm of California; a sister, Oley Hausman of Bethalto; and brothers, Carl and Floyd Turner, both of Alton, and Orville Turner of California. Services were in Targhetta Funeral Home in Medora. Memorials may be given to the American Cancer Society.
Harte 05/06/99
Avalon Harte, 78, died May 6, 1999, in Beverly Farm in Godfrey. Surviving is a brother, Amos of Alta Loma, Ca. Services were through Gent Funeral Home in Alton. Memorials may be given to Beverly Farm Foundation.
Hartman 03/03/97
Virginia Hartman, 85, died Mar. 3, 1997. Her husband, William, survives. Also surviving are a son, Bill of Godfrey; and three grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Services were through Staten Funeral Home in Alton. Memorials may be given to Marquette Catholic High School.
Hartman 12/07/97
Ella Hartman, 101, of Alton, died Dec. 7, 1997, in Eldercare Nursing Home in Alton. Her husband, Lawrence, preceded her in death. Surviving are a son, Gilbert of Alton; and a grandchild and two great-grandchildren. Services were in Gent. Memorials may be given to Eldercare, and Evangel Assembly of God Church.
Hartman 05/27/00
John W. Hartman, Sr., 76, of Alton, died May 27, 2000, in Illinois Veterans Home in Quincy. He married Helen Crosnoe, who survives. Also surviving are sons, Allen of Deer Park, Tx., John, Jr., of Wood River, and Phillip of Alton; daughters, Donna Anslyn of Alton, and Bonnie Hartman of Indianapolis, In.; and a sister, Pat Short of Tampa, Fl. Services were in Gent Funeral Home in Alton.
Hartman 11/26/00
William C. Hartman, 90, died Nov. 26, 2000, in Saint Clare's Health Center in Alton. His wife, Virginia, preceded him in death. Surviving is a son, William of Godfrey. Services were through Staten Funeral Home in Alton. Memorials may be given to Marquette Catholic High School.
Hartman 12/19/00
Helen L. Hartman, 71, of East Alton, died Dec. 19, 2000, in V.I.P. Manor in Wood River. Her husband, John, preceded her in death. Surviving are sons, John of Wood River, Allen of Deer Park, Tx., and Phillip of Alton; daughters, Donna Anslyn of Alton, and Bonnie Hartman of Indianapolis, In.; a brother, Dale Crosnoe of Godfrey, and sisters, Ruth Kaufman of Wilsonville, and Juanita Hartnett of North Conway, N.H. Services were in Gent Funeral Home in Alton. Memorials may be given to the ritual team of Alton V.F.W. Post 1308.
Hartmann 12/02/98
Martin E. Hartmann, 73, of Roxana, died Dec. 2, 1998, following a single-car accident. He is survived by sisters, Leona Bartels of Indianapolis, In., and Evonne Weyhaupt of Belleville. Services were in Marks Mortuary in Wood River.
Hartsock 06/08/01
Bonita J. Hartsock, 56, of Rosewood Heights, died June 8, 2001. Her husband, Charles, survives. Also surviving are sons, John of North Platte, Ne., and Jim of Bethalto; Services were through Paynic Home for Funerals in Rosewood Heights. Memorials may be given to First Assembly of God Church of Wood River.
