Kimberly Marie Pyatt, 57, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 7, 2022 at 3:50 pm surrounded by family and friends at her home. She was born on December 22, 1965 in Jerseyville to Barbara Hammond and Billie Pyatt. Kim was kind hearted, free spirited, and could always put a smile on everyone’s face that she encountered. She was passionate about peace signs, family, and her significant other, Michael Long. She was preceded in death by her son, Uriah Harley Osterman, both parents,...

Robert “Bob” Stilts, 58, was welcomed into heaven by his father and father-in-law on December 29, 2021. He was born on July 4, 1963 in Eldorado, Illinois to Lenard Leo and Donna Lee (Dodd) Stilts. Bob married his high school sweetheart, Sue Miller on April 23, 1983 and they have been blessed with 38 wonderful years together. Bob and Sue were the owners and operators of Len’s Towing, a business he purchased in 1987 from his parents. He and Sue continued to grow their...

Terry Lee & Kathy Jean Stromske, 73 and 70, both passed away on December 29, 2021 in Mt. Vernon, Illinois.  Terry was born on August 12, 1948 in Rainelle, West Virginia to Louis & Virginia (Cox) Stromske.  Kathy was born on July 12, 1951 in Wood River to Dave and Alice (McRae) Chamness.  Terry married Kathy (Holliday) on February 3, 1971 at St. Mary’s Church in Alton.  Terry and Kathy, along with Dave and Alice, started their family foundation in Grafton on...

Candice Schaaf, 50, passed away on December 29, 2021 at Barnes-Jewish Hospital. She was born on March 23, 1971 in Jerseyville to Ernest “Barney” Schaaf & Joyce Ann (Scott) Piper. She was a member of the United Church of Christ in Fieldon. She is survived by her daughter: Shayla Evering (Ira Moore); her mother: Joyce Ann Piper; her grandmother: Mildred Scott; her sister: Leslea Stephens (Jason Scoggins); her nephews: Matthew Schaaf (Ashley Bass) and Garrett Ontis (Nealy...

Chad Edward Thurston, 39, passed away on December 25, 2021 in Jerseyville. He was born on March 27, 1982 to Charles Lee & Patricia Ann (Green) Thurston in Belleville. Chad is survived by his mom: Patricia Thurston; his siblings: Candi Thurston, Michael Thurston, Marissa Lampston, and Angela White; his cousin: Josh Erb; his many nieces, nephews, and cousins; and his great-niece: Lacey Ann. He is preceded in death by his father, sister: Annette Smith, nephew: Landon Thurston, aunt: Cathy,...

Rex Stamper, 68, passed away on December 11, 2021 at his home with family by his side. He was born on December 20, 1952 to Joseph N. & Betty J. (Gleaves) Stamper, Sr in Alton but was raised in Dow, IL. He is a US Marine veteran. Rex loved Florida. It was his favorite place to be. He would often find work down there so that he could spend as much time there as possible. Sometimes he would be gone months or years. He loved to tell his nieces and nephews stories, especially about family...

Kitty Longbottom age 73 died Saturday December 11th in a car accident in Jerseyville IL.  She was a resident of Jerseyville IL since 2005 where she lived with her late husband until 2015.  Kitty was born December 5th 1948 in Lewiston ID.  She is preceded in death by Husband Paul Longbottom, Mother Doris Rice, Father Marvin Kelley, Brother Richard Kelley, and Brother Mark Kelley.  Kitty is survived by Daughter Dawn Geninatti and her husband Nicholas of Ray, North...

Norman Paul Kallal, 84, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, December 6th, surrounded by his loving family. Norman was born to Vincent and Cecilia (Abeln) Kallal on July 12, 1937 in Batchtown, Il. He married Mary Elizabeth Geers at St. John’s Catholic Church in Carrollton, and in June 2021, they celebrated 65 years of marriage. Known as a hard worker and a man of faith, Norman “Pork Chop” was a retired rigger for Laclede Steel in Alton, Il, a proud member of The...

Carolyn Sue Hermens, 81, passed away on December 9, 2021. She was born on July 14, 1940 to Archibald Kenneth & Josephine Pearl (Barid) Hoggard. She married Ted Hermens in February of 1959 in Eldred. They shared 57 years of marriage until his death in 2016. She is survived by her children: Jody (David) Jedlicka of Jerseyville and Brock (Pam) Hermens of Dow; her grandchildren: Tyler (Ashley) Hermens and Brennen (Samantha) Hermens; and great-grandchildren: Hudson and Beau Hermens. Carolyn...

Michael W. Price, 70, passed away on December 5, 2021. He was born on September 13, 1951 to Ollie H. & Alberta M. (Hunter) Price in Carrollton. He was a handyman and a member of Delhi Baptist Church. Michael is survived by siblings: Sharon Elmer, Leon Price, David Price, Ollie Price, Jr., Frank Price, and Mark Price. He is preceded in death by his parents, siblings: Ruth Ann Price, Janet Price, Marcella Branham, Evelyn Morris, Alberta Price, James Price, Carl Price, Jerry Price, Larry...