It is with great sadness that the family of Eugene Howard Davis announce his passing on Sunday, March 29, 2020 at the age of 86. Gene operated “Gene’s Corner Service Station” and worked for Commercial Barge Lines (A.C.B.L. and Louisiana Dock). His greatest love was tending his garden full of vegetables and no weeds. He loved to hunt rabbit, squirrel, coon, and mushrooms. Gene also loved to cook and was quite good at it. He leaves behind his wife of 61 years: Mary Davis of...

Gary Paul Strebel passed away on March 13, 2020 in Jerseyville. Gary, 78, was the only child born to Sylvester Paul & Charlotte (Shaw) Strebel of Jerseyville, IL. On July 15, 1941. He attended SIU in Rolla and was an auditor at the Rock Island Arsenal for over 30 years. He is survived by his daughter Gail, his grandson Blake, his aunt Colleen Shaw, and cousins Dave, Debbie, Carol, Chris, and Marcy. Gary was preceded in death by his parents Paul & Charlotte Strebel. Visitation will be...

William D. Landon passed away on January 23, 2020 in Sunrise, Florida. He was born on April 5, 1928 in Jerseyville to Leslie Austin Landon & Kathleen (Barnes) Landon. He was married to Georgina Hastings on February 14, 1964 in Key Biscayne, Florida. He was a retired US Air Force veteran and was a member of the First Baptist Church in Jerseyville. He is survived by his children: Anne Elizabeth (Charles) Chmelir and Sean Hastings Landon; his grandchildren: Ryan Austin Chmelir, Kaitlyn Anne...

Ramona Van Hooser, 85, passed away on March 1, 2020 at Jerseyville Manor. She was born on January 19, 1935 in Brussels to Emma F. (Kinder) Gallet. She married Marlin H. Hagen on June 20, 1953 in Brussels and were together until his passing on March 4, 1982. She later married Louis Van Hooser on October 1, 1988 in Jerseyville. She was a homemaker and then retired from food service at Jersey Community Hospital after 22 years. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church in...

Nancy Ann (Nash) Steward, 83, died on February 28, 2020 at Jerseyville Manor. She was born on November 30, 1936 in Salem, Missouri to Denver P. & Ruth Alice (Bradley) Nash. She was a homemaker and a member of Gospel Assembly Church in Jerseyville. She is survived by her children: Debbie (Jerry) Lang, Danny Steward, Randolph Steward; her grandchildren; her siblings: Carol Ehlers, Jack (Kay) Nash, Della Sharon Feltenstein, and Lydia Karen Miller. She is preceded in death by her parents,...

 David Jacob Carroll, 18, of Jerseyville, IL, entered into the arms of his Savior on Feb. 19, 2020. David was born on July 12, 2001, at St. Anthony’s Hospital in Alton, IL. He was joyously welcomed home by his mother, Jill Christine (Thiems) Carroll, his father, Damon Lee Carroll, and his big sister, Hannah Christine Carroll. David graduated from Jersey Community High School, Jerseyville, IL, in May 2019. In the search for his passion, David was taking classes at Lewis and Clark...

Melody Ann Connell, passed away on February 18, 2020 in Alton. She was born on November 18, 1954 in Chicago to Robert & Juanita (Grenneau) Burkhardt. She married Vernon Connell in South Carolina. Melody was a dedicated wife, mother and grandmother. She loved to cook, garden, entertain, barbeques, and holidays. She is survived by her sons: Christopher (Jera) Connell of Godfrey, Sean (Jessica) Connell of Hardin, and William Connell of Hardin; her grandchildren: Caitlyn Connell, Justin...

Mary Louise Ford, 88, passed away on February 10, 2020 at her home. She was born on February 19, 1931 to Roy “Sam” and Frederica (Snell) Powers and was the oldest of 10 children. Mary graduated from Jersey Township High School in 1948. She married Marvin E. Ford on October 16, 1951 in Alton, IL. They celebrated 63 years before his death on August 1, 2014. Her family was her life and she was a member of Peace United Church of Christ. She is survived by her children: Michael L....

Michael Poleet passed away on February 15, 2020 at Jerseyville Manor. Mike was retired from the Wood River Laborers’ Local 338. He is survived by his wife: Sue Poleet, his mother: Janet Poleet, his siblings: Debra (Bob) Zumbaum, Paul and Robert Poleet. He is preceded in death by his father: Donald Poleet. Per his request, no services were held.  

Albert L. Pace, Sr. passed away on January 30, 2020 at St. Anthony’s Health Care Center. He was born on July 7, 1941 in Clayton County, Missouri to Troy & Mary “Lucille” (Ridenour) Pace. Albert married Charlene A. Wagner on May 5, 1962 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He was a US Army Veteran and was a Journeyman machinist for Owens-Illinois in Godfrey. He was a member of the Otterville Baptist Church, Fieldon Masonic Lodge, Ainad Shrine Temple, and the Grafton American Legion....