Haynes 05/19/00
Beaul Thomas Haynes, 87, of Alton, died May 19, 2000, in the Eunice Smith Home of Alton. He married Mary Swanson, who survives. Also surviving are daughters, Gwynn Barrigher of Clinton, Md., and Jacqueline Rippley of Alton; and a sister, Mildred Roberson of Langston, Ok. Services were through Cathy M. Williams and Sons Funeral Home in Godfrey. Memorials may be given to the Elijah P. Lovejoy Memorial, and the Dan Guerdon Scholarship Fund at Tabernacle Missionary Baptist Church in Alton.
Hazen 10/22/98
Gregory Allen Hazen, 51, Died Oct. 22, 1998. He married Charla Towey, who survives. Also surviving is his mother, Mildred Uterbrink of East Alton; a son, Bruce of Chicago; daughters, Sara and Amy Hazen, both of wood River; and a brothers, Gary of Wood River. Services were through Marks Mortuary in Wood River.
Hazzard 05/03/98
Lillie M. Hazzard, 95, died May 3, 1998, in Bethalto Care Center. Her husband, Albert, preceded her in death. Surviving are daughters Alta Vaughn and Alice Hibbs, both of Bethalto; two granddaughters, 13 great-grandchildren and four great, great-grandchildren. Services were through Elias-Smith in Bethalto.
Heafner 10/21/00
Mildred E. Heafner, 87, of Godfrey, died Oct. 21, 2000, in Alton Memorial Hospital. Her husband, John, survives. Also surviving is a sister, Marie Weiss. Services were through Gent Funeral Home in Alton. Memorials may be given to Evangelical United Church of Christ in Godfrey, and the church quilters.
Healy 06/04/01
Vernon J. Healy, 74, of Cottage Hills, died June 4, 2001, in Alton Memorial Hospital. He married Joretta Groves, who survives. Also surviving are sons, Daemon of Denver, Co., and Glenn of Grafenwoer, Germany; daughters, Terry Hayen of Pueblo, Co., Karen of Bronston, Ky., and Janet Laws of Edwardsville; and a sister, Lillie Elledge of Gilmer, Tx. Services were in Elias-Smith Funeral Home in Bethalto.
Hearn 03/02/00
Lettie M. Hearn, 82, died Mar. 2, 2000, in Eldercare of Alton. Surviving are sons, Willie of East Alton, and John of Alton; daughters, Susie Ingram of Alton, Rose Williams of Vallejo, Ca., and Mary Johnson of Desota, Tx.; and sisters, Lula Thompson of Caseyville, and Ella Anderson of Meridian, Ms. Services were through Cathy M. Williams and Sons Funeral Home in Godfrey.
Heckman 02/09/99
Harry L. Heckman, 83, of Alton, died Feb. 9, 1999, in Alton Memorial Hospital. No survivors were listed. Services were in Staten Funeral Home in Alton.
Hedrick 02/24/01
Patricia L. Hedrick, 65, of Godfrey, died Feb. 24, 2001, in Saint Clare's Health Center in Alton. Surviving are a daughter, Kathryn McDannel of Godfrey; and a sister, Barbara Watts of Cypress, Ca. Services were in Gent Funeral Home in Alton. Memorials may be given to the Alton Area Animal Aid Association.
Hefley 09/07/97
Sophia M. Hefley, 92, of Godfrey, died Sept. 7, 1997, in D'Adrian Convalescent Home. Surviving are a brother, Albert Mandorca of Bethalto; sisters, Freda Hefley of Godfrey, Marguerite Lane of Dow, and Eva Fortschneider of Alton; and four grandchildren. Services were in Gent. Memorials may be given to the Northside Assembly of God Church, and the Order of Eastern Star.
Hefley 09/26/98
Freda M. Hefley, 95, of White Hall, died Sept. 26, 1998, in D'Adrian Convalescent Center in Godfrey. Her husband, William, preceded her in death. Surviving are sons, John of Bethalto, and William of Iron Mountain, Mo.; daughters, Dorothy Berry of Alton, and Ruth Ketchum of Belltown; a brothers, Albert Mandorca of Bethalto; and sisters, Eva Fortschneider of Alton, and Marquerite Lane of Dow. Services were in Gent Funeral Home in Alton.
Heger 02/08/00
Sister Rita Marie Heger, O.S.U., died Feb. 8, 2000, in Saint Anthony's Health Center in Alton. Surviving are brothers, Jerome of Cape Coral, Fl., Donald of Williamsburg, Va., Ray, Charles and Robert, all of Decatur; and sisters, Theresa Couch of Decatur, and Rita Fleckenstein of Howell, N.J. Services were through Staten Funeral Home in Alton.
Heideman 03/03/01
Josephine L. Heideman, 89, formerly of Brighton, died Mar. 3, 2001, in Dickerson Memorial Hospital in Jasper, Tx. Her husband, Ray, preceded her in death. Surviving are a nephew, David Ebbler of Brighton; and nieces, Jane Richardson of Jasper, and Ruth Todd of Granite City. Services were through Stringer and Griffin of Jasper. Memorials may be given to St. John United Church of Christ in Brighton.
Heigert 02/28/99
Sylvia M. Heigert, 83, of Rosewood Heights, died Feb. 28, 1999, in her home. Her husband, Harry, preceded her in death. Surviving are sons, Harry, Jr., of Rosewood Heights, and Carl of Bunker Hill; and a daughter, Saundra Davis of Rockford. Services were in Elias-Smith Funeral Home in Bethalto. Memorials may be given to the American Heart Association.
Heil 07/01/99
Robert D. Heil, 47, of Brighton, died July 1, 1999, in Saint Anthony's Health Center in Alton. He married Ruth Orban, who survives. Also surviving are his parents, Clarence and Blanche Heil of Bethalto; sons, Steven at home, and Bobby and Joey, both of Missouri; daughters, Bobbi at home, and Crystal of Missouri; brothers, Joe Glover of East Alton, Johnnie Glover of Woodburn, and Junior Glover; and sisters, Juanita Taylor of Alton, Erma Wyatt of Shipman, and Lethie of Granite City. Services were through Targhetta Funeral Home in Brighton.
Heil 05/29/00
Mary Beth Heil, 73, of Alton, died May 29, 2000, in her home. Her husband, Robert, preceded her in death. Surviving are sons, Timothy of Brighton, David of Bethalto, and Robert of Bozeman, Mt.; a brother, Ed McPherson of Alton; and sisters, Joyce Marsh and Ruth McPherson, both of Alton, Marlene Gailey of Arkansas, and Martha Phillips of Alaska. Services were in Gent Funeral Home in Alton. Memorials may be given to the parish nurse program at Calvary Baptist Church in Alton.
Heil 12/20/00
Timothy L. Heil, 53, of Brighton, died Dec. 20, 2000, in Alton Memorial Hospital. He married Mary Hayes, who survives. Also surviving are sons, Seth of Las Vegas, Nv., and Zachery of Brighton; and brothers, David of Bethalto, and Robert of Boseman, Mt. Services were through Elias-Smith Funeral Home in Godfrey. Memorials may be given to the Parish Nurse program at Calvary Baptist Church in Alton, and for colon cancer research.
Heinrich 07/20/99
Dorothy M. Heinrich, 83, of Jerseyville, died July 20, 1999, in Greenwood Manor Nursing Home. Her husband, Clarence, preceded her in death. Surviving are daughters, Suzanne Watkins of Jerseyville, and Denise Allen of Davie, Fl.; and brothers, Dr. Donald Hardbeck of Godfrey, and Dr. George Hardbeck of Las Vegas, Nv. Services were in Gent Funeral Home in Alton. Memorials may be given to Immanuel United Methodist Church in Edwardsville, and the Alzheimer’s Association.
Heintz 02/03/98
Alsia Heintz, 71, died Feb. 3, 1998, in Lehigh Acres, Fl. She married Robert Metz, who preceded her in death. She married John Heintz, who survives. Also surviving are sons, John Heintz of Cape Coral, Fl., Joseph Heintz of Lake Charles, La., and Gerald Heintz of Alton; daughters, Barbara Jurczak of Jupiter, Fl., Katherine Levy of Yulee, Fl., Jeanne Watkins of Cape Coral, and Virginia Heintz of Alton; and seven grandchildren. Services were through Burke-Fine Funeral Home in Alton. Memorials may be given to a hospice of choice.
Heitzman 05/11/97
Robert J. Heitzman, 60, died May 11, 1997. He married Brenda Myers, who survives. Also surviving are his father, Richard of Cottage Hills; daughters, Elizabeth and Sarah Heitzman, both of Meadowbrook; and one grandchild. Services were in Elias-Smith in Bethalto. Memorials may be given to the American Heart Association.
