Ferguson 11/18/00
Josephine L. Ferguson, 77, of Alton, died Nov. 18, 2000, in her home. Her husband, Loyal, preceded her in death. Surviving are a daughter, Phyllis Smallwood of Escondido, Ca.; and a sister, Joann Conlee of Dayton, Oh. Services were in Paynic Home for Funerals in Rosewood Heights.
Ferguson 12/13/00
Roy H. Ferguson, 72, of Bethalto, died Dec. 13, 2000, in his home. He married Agnes Vaughn, who survives. Also surviving are a son, Sam of Summerville, S.C.; a daughter, Nancy Doughty of Blue Springs, Mo.; and sisters, Margaret Crouch of Springfield, Mo., and Naomi Bacon of Deltona, Fl. Services were in Elias-Smith Funeral Home in Bethalto. Memorials may be given to the Youth Fund of Bethalto Church of God.
Ferrell 12/24/00
Leo Ferrell, 76, of Godfrey, died Dec. 24, 2000, in his home. He is survived by his wife and daughter. Services were through Elias-Smith Funeral Home in Godfrey. Memorials may be given to the Diabetic Foundation for research.
Fessler 09/08/97
Donald C. Fessler, 70, of Elsah, died Sept. 8, 1997, in his home. He married Charlotte Williams, who survives. Also surviving are five daughters, two sisters, 17 grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren. Services were in Gent. Memorials may be given to the Cancer Society.
Fessler 03/02/99
JoAnn Fessler, 68, of Godfrey, died Mar. 2, 1999, in Rosewood Care Center in Alton. Her husband, Harry, survives. Also surviving are sons, Alan of Hillsboro, and Wayne of Lakeville, Mn.; a daughter, Elizabeth Dietrich of Cedar Hill, Mo.; and a brother, Karl Keasler of Wilton, Ct. Services were in Gent Funeral Home in Alton. Memorials may be given to Elm Street Presbyterian Church in Alton.
Fessler 04/09/01
Elizabeth Irene Fessler, 74, of Alton, died Apr. 9, 2001, in Saint Anthony's Health Center in Alton. Her husband, Floyd, survives. Also surviving are sons, Charles File of Rialto, Ca., and Floyd Fessler, Jr., of Bethalto; daughters, Linda Wieneke of Granite City, and Cherie Rogg of Godfrey; a brother, Delmar File of Lottem, Ok.; and Ruby Middleton of Alton. Services were in Gent Funeral Home in Alton. Memorials may be given to the American Diabetes Association.
Feyerabend 11/24/99
Robert L. Feyerabend, 67, of Jerseyville, died Nov. 24, 1999, in his home. He married Ruth Bast, who survives. Also surviving are a son, Robert of Quincy; a daughter, Sherrie Hillman of Dow; sisters, Virginia Egelhoff of Jerseyville, Barbara Cartwright of St. Louis, and Elva Feyerabend of Hazelcrest; and brothers, Harold of Port Orange, Fl., and Neil of Georgia. Services were in Jacoby Funeral Home in Jerseyville. Memorials may be given to the Jersey County Health Department, and Saint Anthony's Hospice in Alton.
Fields 08/09/97
Lillian W. Fields, 83, of Alton, died Aug. 9, 1997, in Alton Memorial. Her husband, Hubert, preceded her in death. Surviving are nieces and nephews. Services were in Gent. Memorials may be given to S. S. Peter and Paul Church in Alton, and the Alton Area Animal Aid Association (5 A's).
Fields 10/15/97
Waverly G. Fields, 72, of Bethalto, died Oct. 15, 1997, in her home. Her husband, James, survives. Also surviving are sons, John of Godfrey, Jeffrey of Alton, and James of Houston, Tx.; daughters, Lou Tucker of St. Louis, and Susan Smith of Lafayette, La.; brothers, John Bower of Warren, Mi., and Robert Bower of New Jersey; a sister, Martha Swann of Bethalto; and six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Services were in Elias-Smith in Alton. Memorials may be given to the Hospice of Southern Illinois.
Fields 06/04/01
Elizabeth Ann Fields, 69, of Alton, died June 4, 2001, in Alton Memorial Hospital. Her husband, Lloyd, survives. Also surviving are sons, Bradley of Bethalto, and Randall of Alton; a daughter, Rachelle Stephenson of Alton; and a brother, Robert Campbell of Rosewood Heights. Services were in Elias-Smith Funeral Home in Alton. Memorials may be given to charities of choice.
Fields 06/04/01
Elizabeth Ann Fields, 69, of Alton, died June 4, 2001, in Alton Memorial Hospital. Her husband, Lloyd, survives. Also surviving are sons, Bradley of Bethalto, and Randall of Alton; a daughter, Rachelle Stephenson of Alton; and a brother, Robert Campbell of Rosewood Heights. Services were in Elias-Smith Funeral Home in Alton. Memorials may be given to charities of choice.
Figge 05/11/01
Mary Elizabeth Figge, 82, of Alton, died May 11, 2001, in Brighton. Her husband, Raymond, preceded her in death. Surviving are sons, Harold McGowen of Brighton, James Figge of Medora, and Charles Figge of Alton; daughters, Elsie Daniels of Sandoval, and Ruth Franklin of Del City, Ok.; brothers, Paul Reynolds of Collinsville, and Larry Reynolds of Edwardsville; and sisters, Wilma McGowen of Hardin, Thelma Miller of Denver, Co., and Charlette Bagley of Troy. Services were in Targhetta Funeral Home in Brighton. Memorials may be given to Saint Anthony's Hospice in Alton.
File 04/15/98
Freda C. File, 74, of Gillespie, died Apr. 15, 1998, in St. Francis Hospital in Litchfield. Her husband, Kenneth, survives. Also surviving are a son, Ken of Orlando Park; daughters, Sue Campbell of Dorchester, and Lisa Heyen of Gillespie; a sister, Ellen Kaley of Fort Pierce, Fl.; and six grandchildren. Services were in Landers Funeral Home in Bunker Hill. Memorials may be given to St. John's Lutheran Church in Dorchester.
Fillback 06/29/99
Mary Fillback, 61, of Midway, died June 29, 1999, in Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis. Her husband, James, survives. Also surviving are a daughter, Kimberly of Midway; and sisters, Viola Harvill of Bethalto, and Charlotte Coffman of Worden. Services were through Elias-Smith Funeral Home in Bethalto. Memorials may be given to the building fund of Our Lady Queen of Peace Church in Bethalto.
Finke 05/12/00
Helen O. Finke, 90, of Bethalto, died May 12, 2000, in Alton Memorial Hospital. Her husband, Edwin, preceded her in death. Surviving are nephews and nieces. Services were in Elias-Smith Funeral Home in Bethalto. Memorials may be given to the building fund of Zion Lutheran Church in Bethalto.
Fisher 09/05/98 (1 of 2)
Elvina A. Fisher, 64, of Bethalto, died Sept. 5, 1998, in Alton Memorial Hospital. Her husband, Harvey, survives. Also surviving are sons, James Jennings of Alton, and Jack Jennings of Royal Lakes; a daughter, Lila Martin of Bethalto; brothers, Bert Henson, Jr., Charles Henson, Paul Henson and Everett Henson, all of New Castle, De.; and a sister, Mabel Burchell of Scottsville. Services were in Elias-Smith Funeral Home in Alton. Memorials may be given to the American Diabetes Association.
Fisher 09/05/98 (2 of 2)
Elvina A. Fisher, 64, of Foster Township, died Sept. 5, 1998, in Alton Memorial Hospital. Her husband, Harvey, survives. Also surviving are sons, James of Alton, and Jack of Royal Lakes; a daughter, Lila Martin of Bethalto; brothers, Bert, Charles, Paul and Everett Henson, all of Delaware; and a sister, Mable Burchell of Scottsville. Services were in Marks Mortuary in Wood River.
