Hensley 05/31/01
Timothy A. Hensley, 33, of Alton, died May 31, 2001, in his home. Surviving are his parents, Franklin and Laura Manns of Alton; brothers, Joseph Hensley of Alton, and Anthony Hensley of San Diego, Ca.; a half-brother, Wayne Hensley of Alton; and a sister, Shirley Ferguson of Alton. Services were through Gent Funeral Home in Alton. Memorials may be given for masses.
Henson 02/03/99
Sarah Henson, 68, of Bethalto, died Feb. 3, 1999, in Alton Memorial Hospital. Her husband, Melvin, survives. Also surviving are a son, Todd of Bethalto; daughters, Linda Robinson of Alton, Claudia Jobe of Keokuk, Ia., and Rhonda Scott of Bethalto; sisters, Margie Morrison of Edwardsville, Louise Grenzeback of Hartford, Gail Miller of Delhi, and Marsha Slaten of Dow; and brothers, Harold Gray of Jerseyville, and Mack Gray of Delhi. Services were through Elias-Smith Funeral Home in Bethalto.
Heppner 12/08/98
Earl L. Heppner, 77, of Alton, died Dec. 8, 1998. He married Maurlyn Laux, who survives. Also surviving are a son, James of Godfrey; a daughter, Jane Heppner of Orlando, Fl.; and a sister-in-law, Geraldine Heppner of Alton. Services were through Fine and Quinn Chapel for Funerals in Alton. Memorials may be given to College Avenue Presbyterian Church, and the Piasa Masonic Lodge #27 memorial fund.
Hermes 02/21/99
Helen O. Hermes, 98, formerly of Brighton, died Feb. 21, 1999, in the Jerome Home in New Britain, Ct. Her husband, Oscar, preceded her in death. Surviving are a daughter, Marietta Kerr of New Britain; and a son, Don of Wakefield, R.I. Services were through Targhetta Funeral Home in Brighton. Memorials may be given to St. John's United Church of Christ in Brighton.
Herndon 02/04/97
Joseph W. Herndon, Sr., 47, died Feb. 4, 1997. He married Deborah Renner, who survives. Also surviving are his parents, Joseph and Charlotte Herndon of Eldon, Mo.; a son, Joseph of Alton; a step-son, Richard Hafertepe of Boca Raton, Fl.; daughters, Tammy Schmidt of Godfrey, and Sonja Herndon of Alton; brothers, John and Jeffrey, both of Godfrey; Jay of Alton, and Jerry of Chicago; a sister, Jean Price of St. Charles, Mo.; and eight grandchildren. Services were in Gent's. Memorials may be given to the St. Louis University Heart Transplant Association, and Mid-America Transplant.
Herrin 03/06/00
Jane Marie Herrin, 42, of Holiday Shores, died Mar. 6, 2000, in Alton Memorial Hospital. Her husband, Edward, survives. Also surviving are her parents, David and Dorothy Jarnagin; a son, Cliff of Holiday Shores; daughters, Kristina Herrin of Bethalto, and Kaitlin and Makenna Herrin at home; and brothers, Allen and Charles Jarnagin, both of Bethalto. Services were in Elias-Smith Funeral Home in Bethalto. Memorials may be given to the American Diabetes Association and the American Heart Association.
Herring 03/18/01
Hazel Irene Herring, 77, died Mar. 18, 2001, in Jerseyville Manor. Her husband, Jacob, survives. Also surviving are sons, the Rev. Floren Herring of Mounds, Kevin Herring of Lillington, N.C., Joel Herring of Godfrey, and Mark Herring of Delhi; daughters, Nancy Rogers of Grafton, and Jewel Giberson of Carrollton; and a sister, Vera Strebel of Rockbridge. Services were in Jacoby Funeral Home in Jerseyville. Memorials may be given to First United Methodist Church in Jerseyville.
Herzog 02/07/99
Francis Joseph Herzog, 79, of Alton, died Feb. 7, 1999, in Saint Anthony's Health Center in Alton. He married Margaret Olheiser, who survives. Also surviving are sons, Frank of Ft. Washington, Pa., and John of East Alton; daughters, Mary Ford of La Grange, Phyllis Zenk of Anoka, Mn., Ann Zettel of Vadnais Heights, Mn., and Meg Herzog of Grayslake; and sisters, Emily Roth and Hilda Vogt, both of St. Genevieve, Mo. Services were through Fine and Quinn Chapel for Funerals in Alton. Memorials may be given to Saint Anthony's Foundation, St. Mary's Church, Marquette Catholic High School, all in Alton, Valle (Mo.) High School, and the American Cancer Society.
Hess 03/07/97
Sally Marie Hess, 64, died Mar. 7, 1997. She is survived by her mother, Gertrude Brockman; sons, Michael of Florissant, Mo., and Lt. John and James, both of Jacksonville, N.C.; daughters, Peggy Assmann and Jeanne Hess, both of Alton; and three granddaughters. Services were through Elias-Smith. Memorials may be given to charities of choice.
Hester 06/10/97
Timothy L. Hester, 46, of East Alton, died June 5, 1998, in Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis. Surviving are his mother, Margaret Darnell, and step-father, Norman Darnell; a step-brother, Robin Darnell of Godfrey; a sister, Sandra Hayes of Alton; and a step-sister, Barbara Secor of Brighton. Services were in Gent. Memorials may be given to the Liver Foundation.
Hickey 01/24/97
John J. Hickey, 72, of Alton, died Jan. 24, 1997. He married Mary Margaret Gibbons, who preceded him in death. Surviving are sons, Walter of San Antonio, Tx., and James of Dallas, Tx.; daughters, Ralpha Hausmann and Becky Osborne, both of Alton, Kathy Reilly of Littleton, Co., and Patti Martin of Florissant, Mo.; a brother, George of East St. Louis; a sister, Anne Fahrig of Alton; and 10 grandchildren and five step-grandchildren. Services were through Fine and Quinn Chapel for Funerals in Alton. Memorials may be given to St. Patrick's Church in Alton, and charities of choice.
Hicks 10/30/00
Roland D. Hicks, 48, of Godfrey, died Oct. 30, 2000, in Saint Anthony's Health Center in Alton. Surviving are his parents, Harley of Bonne Terre, Mo, and Opal of Godfrey; a son, Rocky Hicks of East Alton; a step-son, John Lee of East Alton; a daughter, Rolcie Hicks of East Alton; and a sister, Phyllis Hicks of Elsah. Services were in Elias-Smith Funeral Home in Godfrey.
Higdon 08/07/97
Blanche E. Higdon, 82, died Aug. 7, 1997. She is survived by daughters, Estella Martin of Godfrey, and Mary Whitehead of Easley, S.C.; a brother, Dewey Guile of Florida; sisters, Doris Naylor of Bethalto, and Elizabeth Guile of Springfield; and seven grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. Services were in Elias-Smith in Godfrey. Memorials may be given to the American Cancer Society and the Alton Symphonic Orchestra.
Higgins 03/17/98
William Lester Higgins, 74, of Bethalto, died Mar. 17, 1998, in his home. He married Vivian Mayes, who preceded him in death. Surviving are a son, Michael of Bethalto; a daughter, Cindy Marshall of Carmi; a brother, Harry of Texas; sisters, Bert Mason of Quincy, and Connie Weiher of Texas; and four grandchildren. Services were in Elias-Smith in Bethalto. Memorials may be given to the New Wine Fellowship Church in Meadowbrook, and Crossroads Bible Church in Norris City.
Higgins 06/09/00
Mary E. Higgins, 63, of Godfrey, died June 9, 2000, in Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis. Her husband, Robert, survives. Also surviving are a son, Robert of Alton; a step-son, Robert, II, of Georgia; a daughter, Suzanne Schrage of Godfrey; a step-daughter, Vicky Browning of Georgia; brothers, Richard Simpson of Hartford, Ct., and James Simpson of Godfrey; and a sister, Lois Daniels of California. Services were through Gent Funeral Home in Alton. Memorials may be given to the American Cancer Society, and for masses.
Hildebrand 05/17/99
Inez W. Hildebrand, 81, of Alton, died May 17, 1999, in Alton Memorial Hospital. Her husband, Milton, survives. Also surviving are a son, John of Godfrey; a daughter, Peggy Schroeder of Waterloo, Ia.; brothers, Clifford Williams of Springfield, Mo., and John Williams of Salina, Ks. Services were through Gent Funeral Home in Alton. Memorials may be given to Hudelson Baptist Children's Home, and First Baptist Church of Alton.
Hill 08/04/97
Rebecca L. Hill, 38, died Aug. 4, 1997. Her husband, Michael, survives. Services were through Elias-Smith in Alton.
Hill 08/24/97
Lydia C. Hill, 88, of Jerseyville, died Aug. 24, 1997, in Greenwood Manor West. Her husband, Joseph, survives. Also surviving are sons, David Mizerski of Alton, and Thomas Mizerski of Pittsburgh, Pa.; a daughter, Grace MacIntosh of Lewiston, Id.; and eight grandchildren. Services were through Elias-Smith in Alton. Memorials may be given to charities of choice.
Hill 12/27/97
Ruth L. Hill, 84, of Alton, died Dec. 27, 1997, in Alton Memorial Hospital. Her husband, Earl, preceded her in death. Surviving are sons, Paul of Fosterburg, Jesse of Pearl, and Robert of Texas; daughters, Vicki Williams and Mary Bosaluke, both of Alton, Pearl Jacobson of Cottage Hills, Dorothy Hewlett of Rosewood Heights, and Donna Coopel of Wood River; and 29 grandchildren and 27 great-grandchildren. Services were in Elias-Smith in Alton. Memorials may be given to the American Cancer Society.
Hill 02/06/98
John L. Hill, 68, of Alton, died Feb. 6, 1998, in his home. Surviving are sisters, Mary Buzan and Audrey Hawkins, both of Alton, and Elizabeth Creef of Manteo, N.C.; and nieces and nephews. Services were through Fine and Quinn-Burke. Memorials may be given to the hospice program at Saint Anthony's, and the Cancer Society.
