Hancock 03/21/98
Paul Albert Hancock, 90, of Alton, died Mar. 21, 1998, in Eldercare. Surviving are a step-son William Faust of Alton; and two step-grandchildren and one great step-grandchild. Services were in Gent. Memorials may be given to the Alzheimer's Association.
Hancock 11/15/99
Nancy A. Hancock, 40, of Alton, died Nov. 15, 1999, in St. Louis University Hospital. Surviving are her mother, Bernice Cagle of Bunker Hill; sons, Donald of East Alton, Scott of Moro, and John and Ron, both of Wichita, Ks.; brothers, Gary Cagle of East Alton, David Cagle of Cottage Hills, and Steven and Richard Cagle, both of Alton; and a sister, Lois Masulla of Alton. Services were in Fine and Quinn Chapel for Funerals in Alton.
Handling 08/07/00
William Handling 86, of Godfrey, died Aug. 7, 2000, in Saint Anthony's Health Center in Alton. He married Kathryn Rhoads, who survives. Services were through Elias-Smith Funeral Home in Godfrey. Memorials may be given to charities of choice.
Haniford 10/23/98
Timothy M. Haniford, Sr., 82, formerly of Godfrey, died Oct. 23, 1998, in Mercy Health Care in Homewood. He married Patricia Meisenheimer, who preceded him in death. Surviving are sons, Larry of Crown Point, In., Michael of Mexico, Joel of Pace, Fl, and John of Chicago; step-sons Charles Kopsi of Crossfeld, Tn., and Patrick Thatcher of Godfrey; daughters, Mary Pandick of Harvey, and Virginia Stern of Canada; and step-daughters, Michelle Roberts of Brighton, Debra Wiley of Alton, Mary Joyce of Moro, and Gloria Ellis of Litchfield; and a brother, Earl of Palmdale, Ca. Services were in Gent Funeral Home in Alton.
Hankins 03/30/00
Thelma L. Hankins, 79, died Mar. 30, 2000, in Rosewood Care Center in Alton. Her husband, Elza, preceded her in death. Surviving is a sister-in-law, Shirley Hessenauer of Alton. Services were in Elias-Smith Funeral Home in Alton. Memorials may be given to St. Paul Episcopal Church in Alton.
Hanks 01/15/97
Mildred J. Hanks, 87, died Jan. 15, 1997. Surviving are sons, Larry of Alton, and Kent of Godfrey; and 13 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. Services were in Fine and Quinn. Memorials may be given to the American Cancer Society.
Hanks 06/20/00
Melba E. Hanks, 73, of Alton, died June 20, 2000, in her home. Her husband, James, preceded her in death. Surviving are a daughter, Sandra Williams of Chesapeake, Va.; and a sister, Bertha Brown of Alton. Services were through Elias-Smith Funeral Home in Bethalto.
Hanna 08/25/98
Neva S. L. Hanna, 71, of Jerseyville, died Aug. 25, 1998, in her home. Her husband, Curtis, survives. Also surviving are sons, David of Kane, and Jack of Jerseyville; a daughter, Connie Voss of Wichita, Ks.; a brother, James Honey of Kane; and a sister, Barbara Campbell of Jerseyville. Services were in Elias-Smith in Alton. Memorials may be given to the Salvation Army in Alton.
Hanneken 04/18/99
Mary Lou Hanneken, 67, of Alton, died Apr. 18, 1999, in her home. Her husband, Jerome, survives. Also surviving are daughters, Anett Narup of Godfrey, and Elizabeth Evensen of Elk Grove Village; sons, Greg of Mt. Carmel, and Bernie of Elk Grove Village; and a brother, Rolland Caselton of Golden Eagle.
Hanner 04/20/99
Opal Sarah Hanner, 94, of East Alton, died Apr. 20, 1999, in Rosewood Care Center in Alton. Her husband, Roy, preceded her in death. Surviving are sons, William of Brighton, and Jerry of East Alton; and a daughter, Wanda Sickman of East Alton. Services were through Elias-Smith Funeral Home in Alton. Memorials may be given to Rosewood Heights Assembly of God Church.
Hanold 06/03/00
Pearley R. Hanold, Sr., 86, of Brighton, died June 3, 2000, in Alton Memorial Hospital. His wife, Ruth, survives. Also surviving are a son, Pearley, Jr., of Brighton; daughters, Betty Roberts, Judy Hanold and Donna Skjerseth, all of Brighton; step-daughters, Janet King of Alton, and Marcia Bone of Brighton; and a sister, Augusta McAfee of Brighton. Services were through Targhetta Funeral Home in Brighton. Memorials may be given to the Paradise Baptist Church building fund, and the Brighton American Legion.
Hansberry 03/15/01
Robert L. Hansberry, 74, of Brighton, died Mar. 15, 2001, in Saint Anthony's Health Center in Alton. He married Sarah Thomas, who survives. Also surviving are sons, Robert of Apple Valley, Mn., and William of Acworth, Ga.; daughters, Susan Hansberry of Alton, and Sandie Dreher of Centreville, Va.; and a step-brother, Marc Diemer of Wilmington, N.C. Services were in Gent Funeral Home in Alton. Memorials may be given to the Shriner's Hospital for Children in St. Louis, and the Make-A-Wish Foundation.
Hansen 12/02/98
Audrey E. Hansen, 71, of Bethalto, died Dec. 2, 1998, in her home. Her husband, Joseph, preceded her in death. Surviving are daughters, Donna Rabacchi of Auburn, Vickey Cannedy and Kathy Hansen, both of Bethalto, and Linda Steinmann, of Alton; sons, Joseph of Portage, In., Robert of Moro, Denny of Bethalto, and Edward of Decatur; sisters, Elizabeth Gwillim of Carlinville, and Bonnie Price of Bethalto; and a step-brother, Forrest Wells of Stonington. Services were in Elias-Smith Funeral Home in Bethalto. Memorials may be given for pastoral care in Saint Anthony's Health Center in Alton.
Hardesty 12/16/99
Dorothy L. Hardesty, 76, of Bethalto, died Dec. 16, 1999, in her home. Her husband, Lexie, preceded her in death. Surviving are a son, Mike of Bethalto; daughters, Patricia Bloodworth of Bethalto, and Marcia Ruyle of Hecker; a brother, Frank Hessenauer of East Alton; and sisters, Betty Hessenauer of Bethalto, and Joan Carter of East Alton. Services were in Elias-Smith Funeral Home in Bethalto.
Hardin 08/25/98
The Rev. Ernest Hardin, 87, of Cartersville, Ga., died Aug. 25, 1998. Services were in Targhetta Funeral Home in Medora.
Harding 09/08/97
Herbert W. Harding, 76, of Godfrey, died Sept. 8, 1997, in Saint Anthony's. He married Barbara Oulson, who survives. Also surviving are sons, Robert of Bunker Hill, and John of Godfrey; daughters, Sandra Neal of Godfrey, and Brenda Williams of Jerseyville; a brother, Henry of Medora; and six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Services were through Gent. Memorials may be given to Community Congregational United Church of Christ in Godfrey.
Harding 08/10/99
Barbara R. Harding, 76, of Godfrey, died Aug. 10, 1999, in her home. Her husband, Herbert, preceded her in death. Surviving are sons, Robert of Bunker Hill, and John of Godfrey; daughters, Sandra Neal of Godfrey, and Brenda Williams of Jerseyville; and sisters, Laura Lohr of Villa Grove, Lola Burns of Cottage Hills, and Anna Lewis of Godfrey. Services were through Gent Funeral Home in Alton. Memorials may be given to Community Congregational United Church of Christ in Godfrey.
Hargrave 01/05/01
Richard E. Hargrave, 76, of Cottage Hills, died Jan. 5, 2001, in his home. He married Lena Havens, who survives. Also surviving are sons, Richard of Norfolk, Va., and Ronald of Brighton; a daughter, Carol Shewmake of Wood River; brothers, Lindell of Omaha, Bill of Cottage Hills, Paul of Tennessee, and Charles of Bunker Hill; a sister, Clara Woods of Alton; and his mother, Florence of Edwardsville. Services were in Paynic Home for Funerals in Rosewood Heights. Memorials may be given to First Southern Baptist Church of Forest Homes.
Harlow 04/12/01
Marjorie Harlow, 93,of Alton, died Apr. 12, 2001, in Alton Memorial Hospital. Her husband, Robert, preceded her in death. Surviving is a son, John, of Lake Oswego, Or. Services were in Gent Funeral Home in Alton. Memorials may be given to the Loaves and Fishes Fund at St. Paul Episcopal Church in Alton.
Harp 06/10/97
Patsy J. Harp, 67, of Metropolis, died June 3, 1998, in Life Care Nursing Home in LaCenter, Ky. No survivors were listed. Services were in Marks.
