Wilma Kathryn Anderson, 98, passed away on June 22, 2022 in Jerseyville. She was born on April 26, 1924 to Clarence H. & Ethel C. (Tinnin) Francis. She worked at St. Louis Endicott-Shoe Corporation and McDonnell Aircraft both in St. Louis. She is survived by her niece: Jean Woytus. She is preceded in death by her sons: Robert Lee Anderson and Michael Wayne Anderson; her sisters: Jean Strain and Carolyn Stain; her brother: Vernon Francis; and niece: Joan (Morrison) Burns. Visitation will...

Tracie Cornelius, 50, passed away on June 18, 2022 at her home. She was born on February 12, 1972 in Alton to Gordon & Sandra (Garrigus) Cain. She married David Cornelius on September 18, 1992 at Liberty Christian Center. She is survived by her husband: David Cornelius; her siblings: Jackie Davis, Tim Cain, David Badwell, and Charles Star; and her grandfather: Marion Garrigus. She is preceded in death by her parents, brother: Gordon Cain, Jr., and her grandmother. Visitation will take...

Becky Kay Beiser, 69, passed June 17, 2022, at Jerseyville Manor in Jerseyville. She was born on Sept. 17, 1953, the only child of Victor and Marjorie (Breitweiser) Beiser. She graduated from Jersey Community High School in June 1971 and the following August suffered a traumatic brain injury in an accident. Despite her injury, Becky enjoyed a full life. She and her mother enjoyed spending time with her many uncles and aunts. Becky loved cats and never passed up an opportunity to pet her...

Ted Kuhnline, 33, of Jerseyville died peacefully in his sleep of complications due to lifelong illness on Tuesday, June 14. Born January 26th, 1989, he was the son of Dan L Kuhnline and Judith (Naber) Kuhnline. He was proud to be Uncle Ted to Henry (11), Matilda (10), Josie (7), Sammy (5) and Tallulah (4). He was beloved by his siblings, Matt Kuhnline (married to Cecilia) of San Francisco, CA, Grady Kuhnline (married to Gloria) of San Francisco, CA, and Dana (Kuhnline) Noerpel (married to...

Catherine Jo Ann Perdun, 60,  was a caring mother, grandmother, sister and friend. She left this world suddenly on May 31, 2022 at Jersey Community Hospital. She was born on February 2, 1962 in Litchfield to Elwyn Eugene & Jo Ann (Bell) Perdun. She loved caring for others, so it’s no wonder she went to school for nursing and graduated as a LPN in 1994. She had a passion for taking care of the elderly and worked at Jerseyville Nursing and Rehab up until a few months before her...

David G. Pitchford went home to be with the Lord on May 27th, 2022. He was born September 28th, 1937 in Carrollton, Illinois, the son of Elwood and Frances Weiss (Woody and Frankie) Pitchford. In 1960 he met Norma Straube and they were married on June 11th, 1965. David was employed by the Alton School District in maintenance for 35 years prior to retiring from there. David and Norma were inseparable. They served the Lord faithfully at Delhi Baptist Church. They maintained the church...

Leon “Dale” Brandon, born October 3, 1930, passed away April 27, 2022 at the age of 91. Surviving are his son, Lewis (Brooke) Brandon of Piasa, IL, and his daughter, Reba (Alan) Gowin of Jerseyville, IL, as well as three grandchildren Raechel (Chris), Emma, and DJ Brandon. As per his wishes, cremation has taken place and no services will be performed.

Donald W. Little, 75, of Jerseyville went to be with the Lord on April 27, 2022. He was born on July 17, 1946 to Clarence “Ike” and Mildred (Mangold) Little. He married Carol Dabbs on April 15, 1978 in Jerseyville and together they shared 44 years of marriage. Donald is survived by his wife: Carol Little of Jerseyville; his three sons: Robert W. (Cheryl) Little of Jerseyville, James C. Little of Jerseyville, and Randall P. (Jenna) Little of Rockwall, Texas; three granddaughters:...

Roger F. Beach, 62, passed away on April 23, 2022 at his home. He was born on September 1, 1959 to Marion & Valda (Longfellow) Beach in Jerseyville. He was a US Airforce veteran. He is survived by his siblings: Larry Beach of Albuquerque, NM., Diana Wirth of Palmyra, NY., Linda Voegtle of Branson, MO., and Valda Tuetken of Florissant, MO. Roger is preceded in death by his parents, brothers: Everett Tuetken and Charles Tackwell, and sister: Patricia Voegtle. The family wishes to extend...

Alice M. Kreftmeyer, 60, passed away on April 17, 2022. She was born on December 28, 1961 to Raymond W. & Alice B. (Powers) Miles in Jerseyville. She married David P. Kreftmeyer on December 27, 2000 in Jerseyville. She was a member of Gospel Assembly in Jerseyville. Alice is survived by her husband: David P. Kreftmeyer; her siblings: Wesley Powers of Jerseyville, Joyce Ann Scott of Jerseyville, and Lewis (Becky) Miles of Jerseyville; and many nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death...