Bell 11/23/99
Minette K. Bell, 46, of Godfrey, died Nov. 23, 1999, in Rosewood Care Center in Alton. Surviving are her parents, Clifford and Olga Woodford; a daughter, Morgan Bell of Lombard; brothers, David Swaim of Joliet, and Clifford Woodford of St. Johns, In.; and sisters, Carolyn Parker of Durham, N.C., and Nancie Cain of West Hartford, Ct. Services were in Elias-Smith Funerel Home in Godfrey. Memorials may be given to the American Diabetes Association.
Bellm 11/03/00
Oliver Henry Bellm, 88, of East Alton, died Nov. 3, 2000, in his home. He married Pearl Koelz, who survives. Also surviving are a son, Larry of Wood River; a daughter, Deanne Roady of Taylorville; a brother, Oscar of Highland; and a sister, Irene Zysk of New Britain, Ct. Services were in Paynic Home for Funerals in Rosewood Heights. Memorials may be given to St. Kevin's Catholic Church in Rosewood Heights.
Beluin 12/26/98
Loretta H. Beluin, 79, of Brighton, died Dec. 26, 1998, in Westview Nursing Home in St. Louis. Husbands Gilbert Hart and Pete Beluin preceded her in death. Surviving are daughters, Linda Hamilton of St. Louis, and Arlene Reeder of Englewood, Co.; a son, Lyndel Hart of Norwalk, Ca.; and brothers, Russell Carr of Arizona, and Paul Carr of Chesterfield. Services were in Targhetta Funeral Home in Brighton. Memorials may be given to the American Diabetes Association.
Beneze 03/04/01
Howard F. Beneze, 50, of Alton, died Mar. 4, 2001, in Saint Anthony's Health Center in Alton. He married Deborah Warwick, who survives. Also surviving are a daughter, Amanda of Alton; a brother, Larry of Alton; and sisters, Vivian Beneze, June Beneze and Jane Johnson, all of Alton. Services were in Elias-Smith Funeral Home in Alton.
Benner 09/04/99
Harvey D. Benner, 87, died Sept. 4, 1999, in Eldercare of Alton. He married Florence Thisen, who survives. Also surviving are a daughter, Sharon Bishop of Hartford. Services were in Gent Funeral Home in Alton. Memorials may be given to V.F.W. Post 1308 in Alton.
Bensman 05/19/99
E. M. Bensman, 98, of Alton, died May 19, 1999, in Greenwood Manor in Jerseyville. Her husband, Michael, preceded her in death. Surviving is a daughter, Rose Bensman of Alton. Services were through Staten Funeral Home in Alton. Memorials may be given to charities of choice.
Benson 03/23/00
Audrey Ellen Benson, 88, formerly of Alton, died Mar. 23, 2000, in Santa Barbara, Ca. Her husband, Jacque N. Ashlock, preceded her in death. Surviving are sons, James and Randolph Ashlock; a daughter, Mariann Benson; sisters, Myrene Noah and Phyllis Baker; and a sister-in-law, Margaret Ashlock. Services were through Gent Funeral Home in Alton. Memorials may be given to the American Heart Association and the Scleroderma Foundation.
Benz 01/02/99
Dean H. Benz, 87, died Jan. 2, 1999, in Robings Manor Nursing Home in Brighton. He married Marguerite Miller, who preceded him in death. Surviving are a daughter, Alice Stone of Godfrey; a son, Fred of Brighton; and sisters, Evadna Ball of Alton, Wanda Dudley of Peoria, Myrtle Sweetman of Jerseyville, and Mary Moore of Florida. Services wee through Targhetta Funeral Home in Brighton. Memorials may be given to the Betsey Ann Association and St. Paul United Methodist Church, both in Brighton.
Benz 04/17/00
Mary Elizabeth Benz, 73, of Alton, died Apr. 17, 2000, in Alton Memorial Hospital. Her husband, Robert, preceded her in death. Surviving are a son, Tom of Alton; daughters, Becky Meyers, Cindy Waggoner and Deb Devine, all of Alton; and a brother, George Montgomery of Bethalto. Services were in Elias-Smith Funeral Home in Alton.
Berger 05/26/98
Walson H. Berger, 83, of Godfrey, died May 26, 1998, in Saint Anthony's Health Center. Berger, always known as "Wally," was owner of Berger Buick in Alton for 43 years. He was active in community affairs, and was well known for his innovations in advertising Buick automobiles. Berger was one of the first automobile dealers in the River Bend Area to use an advertising agency. He married Eleanor Zoeller, who survives. Also surviving are a son, Phillip of Godfrey; a daughter, Beth of St. Louis; and two grandsons. Services were through Elias-Smith Funeral Home in Godfrey. Memorials may be given to Saint Anthony's Foundation, St. Mary's School endowment fund, and Marquette Catholic High School.
Bergfeld 10/18/97
Alva M. Bergfeld, 92, died Oct. 18, 1997. Her husband, Hugh, preceded her in death. Surviving are a son, James Huggins of Kirkwood, Mo.; daughters, Jean Day of Godfrey, and Jewell Davis of Brighton; and seven grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. Services were in Staten. Memorials may be given to First Methodist Church of Wood River.
Berghoff 07/16/97
Allen P. Berghoff, 60, of Alton, died July 16, 1997, in his home. Surviving are brothers, Harold of Alton, and Edward of Godfrey. Services were through Gent.
Berghoff 12/16/97
James G. Berghoff, 59, of Bethalto, died Dec. 16, 1997, in Alton Memorial. He married Agnes Pestka, who preceded him in death. Surviving are brothers, Robert of Bethalto, and the Rev. Fred Berghoff of Greenville; and sisters, Josephine Romano of Alton, and Mary Oldham of Bethalto. Services were in Elias-Smith in Bethalto. Memorials may be given to First Baptist Church in Bethalto.
Berghoff 01/03/99
Edward J. Berghoff, 59, of Godfrey, died Jan. 3, 1999, in his home. He married Barbara Anderson, who survives. Also surviving are sons, Kevin and Paul, both of Godfrey, and Todd of Edwardsville; a daughter, Amanda Bemis of Alton; and a brother, Harold of Alton. Services were through Gent Funeral Home in Alton. Memorials may be given to St. Jude's Children's Hospital in Memphis, Tn.
Berghoff 05/10/01
Oliver J. Berghoff, 85, of Alton, died May 10, 2001, in his home. He married Shirley McConnell, who survives. Also surviving are sons, John of Bunker Hill, and David of Baytown, Tx.; and a sister, Dorothy Misegades of Highland. Services were through Gent Funeral Home in Alton. Memorials may be given to Suddes Hall at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Alton, and the Alton V.F.W. Post 1308.
Berigan 04/02/01
Patrick A. Berigan, 46, of Alton, died Apr. 2, 2001. He married Lynette Speed, who survives. Also surviving are daughters, Meghann Berigan of Collinsville, and Ashley Berigan of Alton; a step-son, Jeff Buydos of Godfrey; brothers, Michael of Tallahassee, Fl., and Timothy of Alton; and sisters, Kathleen Cline of Edwardsville, and Mary Lee of Mesa, Az. Services were in Paynic Home for Funerals in Rosewood Heights. Memorials may be given to the American Heart Association.
Bermes 12/16/00
Melba R. Bermes, 89, of Alton, died Dec. 16, 2000, in Anderson Hospital in Maryville. Her husband, Ernest, preceded her in death. Surviving is a son, David, of Alton. Services were through Burk-Fine Funeral Home in Alton. Memorials may be given to charities of choice.
Bernt 05/25/98
Mary Luella Bernt, 88, of Alton, died May 25, 1998, in Blu-Fountain Manor Nursing Home in Godfrey. Her husband, Andrew, preceded her in death. Surviving are a son, Lee of Alton; daughters, Anna Rice of Dorsey, and Edna Ryder of Arab, Al.; a brother, Carl Bain of Bunker Hill; and 10 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren and two great, great-grandsons. Services were through Elias-Smith in Alton. Memorials may be given to Saint Anthony's Home Health Services, and for masses.
Bernt 06/22/00
Jean Bernt, 70, of Alton, died June 22, 2000, in her home. She married John Fairless, who preceded her in death. She married Leland Bernt, who survives. Also surviving are daughters, Jackie Page, and Donna Kizer, both of East Alton; a brother, Jack McCleland of Holiday Shores; and a sister, Estelle Dossett of East Alton. Services were in Elias-Smith Funeral Home in Bethalto.
Berrey 01/29/01
Joseph W. Berrey, 93, of Bethalto, died Jan. 29, 2001, in Calhoun Skill Care Center in Hardin. He married Mildred Petty, who preceded him in death. Surviving are brothers, Marquis of Hardin, and Andrew of Batchtown; and sisters, Mary Titus of East Alton, and Bessie Cade of Houston, Tx. Services were in Paynic Home for Funerals in Rosewood Heights. Memorials may be given to charities of choice.
