Virginia L. Baker, 85, passed away on July 2, 2020 at her son’s home. She was born on November 3, 1934 in Alton to Neville & Clara (Champlain) Carter. Virginia worked as a clerk at the National Food Store. She is survived by her son: Roy (Cindy) Baker of Dow; her grandchildren: Roy (Nicholette) Baker, Jr. and Adam Baker; her great grandson: Elijah Baker; and her sister: Viola Brenner. Virginia is preceded in death by parents. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Jude...

Annabelle “Anne” Ducey, 95, passed away on June 26, 2020 at her home. She was born on January 13, 1925 in Pittsfield to Russell & May (Schlemmer) Shriver. Anne married G. Stuart Ducey on August 10, 1946 in Pittsfield. She was a homemaker and a legal secretary. She was also a member of the Holy Ghost Church, Westlake Country Club, and many bridge clubs.  Anne is survived by her children: Rhonda (Don) Priest, Lee Ann Ducey, Rita (Bret) Hill, John (Christine) Ducey, Michael...

Angela Schoondyke, 53, passed away on June 26, 2020 at her home. She was born on October 26, 1966 in Woodriver to Rnee “Ron” Baruxen and Lilian Hartley. She married Fred Schoondyke on July 3, 2010 in White Hall. Angela was a homemaker and a member of the New Life Church in White Hall. She is survived by her husband: Fred Schoondyke; her children: Kirk, Freddy, Casey, and Brian; her several grandchildren; her siblings: Rhonda, Laura, Lee Alan, Ronnie Dell, and Cheryl. She is...

Gloria E. Ray, 88, passed away on June 17, 2020 at Jerseyville Nursing and Rehab. She was born on June 26, 1931 in Alton. She married Robert V. Ray on December 24, 1948 in Jerseyville. Robert passed away on January 5, 2002. Gloria was a homemaker and she was also a member of the JCH Wellness Center. Gloria’s favorite phrase was “Why can’t everyone just get along?” She is survived by her children: Lori & Leon Stone, Jr. of Alton, Robert L. & Lynda Ray of...

Bryan Matthew Williams, 45, passed away on June 16, 2020 at his home. He was born on August 20, 1974 in Kansas City, Kansas to William John & Linda Margaret (Sheets) Williams. He married Brandie Pruiett on August 20, 2008 in Carrollton. He is survived his wife: Brandie Williams; his stepsons: Dalton and Alex Hardwick, and his parents. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the family. Per his request, cremation was held and there are no services to be held at this time.

Mitcheal Franklin Holder, 89, died at 5:50 pm on Friday, June 12, 2020 at Jerseyville Manor. He was born on August 27, 1930 in Ravenden, Arkansas to Hosie and Frances Holder. His marriage to Judith Mae Weiner took place on September 30, 1950 at the Methodist Church in Alton. He was a farmer, steel worker, loving husband and father. He also had the honor of being a big brother to nine others. He had a love for hunting, gardening, and spent crafting baskets after cutting down trees to make the...

Phyllis Jean Gansz (Schaaf) went peacefully in her sleep to be with the Lord on June 1, 2020 at 7:00 am. Phyllis was born on June 22, 1932 to the late William and Lucille Schaaf of Jerseyville. She had 5 siblings: Evelyn Randolph of Jerseyville; the late Edith Young of Jerseyville; Marie “Rhea” of Jerseyville; William “Bill” Schaaf of Brighton; and the late Ruth Ann Pike of Jerseyville. Phyllis was married to the late Elba Gansz of Jerseyville. She was a mother of 5...

James R. White, 82, of Jerseyville, IL, passed away on May 30th peacefully in his sleep at home after a long battle with dementia. James was born on December 31st, 1937 to Walter and Goldie (Jaynes) White in Jerseyville, IL. After graduating from Jersey Community High School in 1955, he went on to join the US Navy. In 1959, he met Margaret Rookhuyzen, and they wed in 1962, going on to have two children, Debra (White) Crisswell and Anissa (White) Lacy both of Jerseyville. James spent 36 years...

Woodrow “Woody” Goforth, 75, passed away on May 29, 2020 at his home. He was born on May 24, 1945 in St. Louis to Woodrow & Elsie (Black) Goforth. He married Darlean Wisdom on October 8, 1966 in Jerseyville and they shared 53 years together. He was an Army Vietnam veteran and he retired from General Motors. He was a faithful member of Eastland Baptist Church. John 11:25-26: Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life. The one who believes in me will live,...

Kenneth E. Rieger, 65, passed away on May 20, 2020 in Jerseyville. He was born on August 28, 1954 at Jersey Community Hospital to John and Anna (Nolan) Rieger. He graduated from Jersey Community High School in 1972 and then he went on to attend Renken Trade School. He worked at Stanka Garage and then was self-employed by repairing lawn mowers. He lovingly took care of his older brother Anthony for the past 8 years of Anthony’s life. He is survived by his sisters: Barbara Westerholt of...