Eugene “Gene” John Frank, 69, passed away on May 1, 2021 at his home, after a long and courageous battle with cancer. He was born on October 19, 1951, in Carrollton to the late Joseph & Gertrude (Wetstein) Frank.     He was a US Army Veteran and worked as a mechanic for over 35 years before retiring from South Side Auto.    He had a love for cars, motorcycles, his family (especially his grandchildren), his dog Molly, mushrooming and drinking...

Doris A. Henson, 91, passed away on May 4, 2021 at Jerseyville Nursing & Rehab. She was born on October 1, 1929 to Floyd Freeman & Amy (Morgan) Mains. She married Charles E. Henson on April 20, 1952 at the First Baptist Church of Jerseyville. Doris graduated from Jersey Township High School in 1947. She was employed by The State Bank of Jerseyville from 1947 to 1961. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Jerseyville since 1940, Plainview Order of Eastern Star, JCBA, and...

John Edward Hull July 24, 1945 – April 16, 2021   It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of John Hull -- a trusted and faithful neighbor, musician, farmer, and father.   John was the youngest son of Edward and Hazel (McKinney) Hull of Alton. He married Beverly Hedger of Carrollton and raised two children: Katherine (Clayton Spencer) Hull of Toronto, Canada and Johnna (Bryan) Dunne of Savoy,...

Kenneth Eldon Cunningham, 81, passed away on May 2, 2021 in Jerseyville, He was born on July 19, 1939 to James & Elsie (Winters) Cunningham in Jersey County. He was a US Air Force veteran and was a retired truck driver. He was also a member of Kane Baptist Church. Kenneth is survived by his children: Kennetta (Kevin) Mooney of Jackson, TN., Kerri (Meric) England of Terre Haute, IN., and Kenneth (Lynn) Cunningham of Brighton; his 3 grandchildren; his 1 great grandchild; his brother: Webb...

Rita Gibson (Giberson), 54, passed away on April 22, 2021 at Alton Memorial. She was born on October 8, 1966 to Ronald & Dorothy (Shaw) Gibson in Jerseyville. She worked at Dial and was a member of the Fieldon Baptist Church. She is survived by her daughters: Karrie (Ryan) Middlecoff of Godfrey and Jessica (Nick DeSherlia) Baze; her grandchildren: Dillon, Makenzie, Keegan, and Layton; her sisters: Veronica and Carla; and numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins. She is preceded in death by...

Roger Thomas Greaves, 78, passed away on April 22, 2021 in Jerseyville. He was born on November 11, 1942 in Carrollton to Samuel Ernest & Pauline Louise (Kincaid) Greaves. He married Rebecca Martin on August 8, 1984 in Carrollton. Roger was a US Air Force veteran. He worked as a meat cutter at Kroeger. Roger is survived by his wife: Rebecca Greaves; his children: Lisa (Charles) Hart, Shelley (Chad) Watts, Kelley (Derek) Blasa; his grandchildren: Amber (Logan DeGroot) Hart, Caleb...

M. Jane Bligh, 82, passed away on April 21, 2021 at her home. She was born on July 24, 1938 to Martin & Helen (Cheatum) Barber in Sparta, IL. She married Donald Bligh in Jerseyville. She was a secretary for Olin and was a member of the First Presbyterian Church. She enjoyed gardening, sewing, camping, playing the piano and the organ. She is survived by her children: Kelly Sibley of Alton, Amy Settle of Jerseyville, Thomas A. Dewey of Willowbrook, IL; her grandchildren: Alex Sibley,...

Ronald Eugene Eberhardt, 76, passed away on December 29, 2020 at his home. He was born on July 13, 1944 in Bloomington to Fred & Dorothy (Wilson) Eberhardt. He married Martha Killebrew on October 26, 1973 in Godfrey, IL. Ronald was a US Army veteran and was a retired boilermaker. He was also a member of the VFW, Jerseyville American Legion, and the Boilermaker Local 363. Ronald loved to spend time with family and friends and he always had loved to tell stories. He is survived by his...

Nancy Ann 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 Gospel Assembly Church in Jerseyville. She is survived by her children: Debbie (Jerry) Lang, Danny Steward, Randolphus Steward; her grandchildren; her siblings: Carol Elhers, Jack (Kay) Nash, Delha Sharon Feltenstin, and Lydia Karen Miller. She is preceded in death by her parents, her sisters:...

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