Charles D. Miller, 81, passed away on February 9, 2021 at his home. He was born on March 4, 1939 to David G. & Valda (Hill) Miller in Oktaha, OK. He married Esther Rush in Woodriver and they shared 41 years of marriage together. Charles was an electrician at LaClede Steel and was a member of Gospel Assembly Church in Jerseyville. He is survived by his wife: Esther Miller of Fieldon; his children: Dianna (Dan) Klosterman of O’Fallon, MO, Douglas Miller of St. Peters, MO., Robyn...

After 96 years of supporting his church, helping his neighbors, and assisting in improving the community by being involved with several organizations, Donald Richard Pellikan died on Saturday, January 30th at Calhoun Nursing and Rehab. He was born on the family farm in Jersey County, Illinois on August 23, 1924 to Charles and Grace (Schlansker) Pellikan. He graduated in 1942 from Jersey Township High School then attended the University of Illinois and earned a degree in Ag. After...

Stephen Albert Patsaros, 74, passed away unexpectedly on January 19, 2021 at his home in Alton. He was born March 21, 1946 in Alton, IL to Gus and Evelyn “Legg” Patsaros. He graduated from Jerseyville in 1964. Steve was a Vietnam War Vet who was a Purple Heart recipient, worked at Paraquad in St. Louis for over 16 years, and prior to that he was employed at Beverly Farm Foundation in Godfrey. Surviving is his 2 brothers Don (Vickie) of Godfrey, Scott (Sherry) of Jerseyville,...

Lawrence (Larry) Bear, age 73 died January 17, 2021 at his home.  He was born July 31, 1947 in Quincy, Illinois to parents Rev. Orval and Geraldine Bear.  He attended schools in Camp Point, IL, Sullivan, IL and graduated high school in Lincoln, IL. He graduated with honors from Illinois Wesleyan University in 1969 with degrees in Sociology and Theology.  He then attended Garrett Theological Seminary at Northwestern University.   He began his professional life first...

Omega Fay Steckel, 88, passed away on January 13, 2021 in Jerseyville. She was born on January 25, 1932 to James Lorraine & Esther Mahala (Duncan) Samuel in Sturgis, Kentucky. She married Harold Emerson Steckel on October 22, 1949 in Jerseyville. She was a homemaker and a member of Delhi Baptist Church for over 60 years. She taught Sunday School, sang in the choir, and hosted many missionaries and pastors in her home.  She was the epitome of hospitality.   She...

Bernard “Bernie” Wright, 81, passed away on January 12, 2021. He was born on August 30, 1939 in Alton to Joseph & Ione Wright. Bernie married Eva Hogle in East Alton. He was a roofer and worked for the Union. A graveside service will be held on Saturday, January 16, 2021 at 11:00 am at Fosterburg Cemetery. Rev. Sonny Renken will be officiating the service. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Heart Association or the American Diabetes...

Vera Vernita Woolsey, 95, passed away on January 9, 2021 at Jerseyville Manor. She was born to Omer & Nellie (Sullivan) Sloan in Carrollton. She married Joseph Woolsey on May 10, 1946 in Jerseyville. She was a homemaker, member of First Baptist Church in Jerseyville, VFW Women’s Auxiliary in Jerseyville, and Royal Neighbors of America. She is survived by her daughter: Rita Craft; her granddaughter: Dwan Norris (husband: Bradley Peters); her great-grandchildren: Kirsten Marie Yotter...

Ronald Whitley, 68, passed away on January 8, 2021 in Jerseyville. He was born on April 7, 1952 to Louis Homer & Edna Marie (Schaaf) Whitley in Jerseyville. He was a US Army veteran and a laborer for Cope Plastics. He loved music and was a member of Jehovah’s Witnesses Kingdom Hall in Jerseyville. He is survived by his mother: Edna Whitley; his children: April (Chad) Aldrich of East Alton and Anthony (Kristi) Whitley of Montana; his grandchildren: Kristen Whitley, Jace Wheeler, and...

Priscilla (Davis) Rains, 68, passed away on January 5, 2021. She was born on March 25, 1952 to Claude & Marguerite (Hoffman) Davis in Alton. She married James David Rains II on August 16, 1980 in Jerseyville. Priscilla was a Special Education teacher for 30 years in Alton. She loved her family, knitting, listening to music, traveling, Hallmark Christmas movies, and tie dye. She is survived by her children: James (Sarah) Rains III of Lamberton Minnesota; daughter: Rachael Honnen...

Salvadore Theodore Miano went to be with our Lord on January 2, 2021, nearing 93 years old Sal was born April 4, 1928 in North Tonawanda, New York, where he then grew up.  His service to our country took him to California where he later moved to Jersveyville, Illinois. Sal was passionate about fishing, hunting and outdoors.  He was a master at woodworking as he created his famous JESUS sign. He was an enthusiastic music lover whom enjoyed the Harmonica most.  Everywhere he...