Haynes 07/23/98
Glen Haynes, 83, of Alton, died July 23, 1998, in East Alton. He married Mary Fuller, who preceded him in death. Surviving are sons, Glen of Wood River, and Bruce of East Alton; a daughter, Jean Garner of Midway; and brothers, Harvey of Medora, William of Farmington, Mo., Vernon of Tucson, Az., and Forrest of West Palm Beach, Fl. Services were in Gent Funeral Home in Alton. Memorials may be given to Saint Anthony's Hospice, Rosewood Heights Baptist Church and the Shriners Hospital for Children.
Heitzman 10/27/00
Esther Kathryn Heitzman, 93, of Bethalto, died Oct. 27, 2000, in Alton Memorial Hospital. She is survived by a nephew, Paul Heitzman of Wood River; and nieces, Harriet Cooper of Moro, and Eulelia Clark of East Alton. Services were in Gent Funeral Home in Alton. Memorials may be given to Evangelical United Church of Christ in Godfrey. J. R. O'Connor James Robert O'Connor, 82, of Alton, died Oct. 27, 2000, in Saint Anthony's Health Center in Alton. He married Hattie Heinkel, who survives. Also surviving are daughters, Beverly Stutz of Foster Township, Constance Bollini and Mary Boyer, both of Godfrey, and Theresa O'Connor of Alton; and a sister, Helen Quain of Wilsonville, Or. Services were through Fine and Quinn Chapel for Funerals in Alton. Memorials may be given to Marquette Catholic High School, and the St. Matthew's Catholic Church building fund.
Hellmuth 03/06/99
Leona Hellmuth, 91, of Alton, died Mar. 6, 1999, in Saint Anthony's Health Center in Alton. Her husband, August, preceded her in death. Surviving are a son, Ronald of Godfrey; and a daughter, Rosemarie Brueggeman of Alton. Services were through Burke-Fine Funeral Home in Alton. Memorials may be given to the auxiliary fund of V.I.P. Manor in Wood River.
Helmkamp 10/10/98
Elmer Edward Helmkamp, 93, of Moro, died Oct. 10, 1998, in his home. He married Eleanor Wilkening, who survives. He was a blacksmith for the family John Deere dealership in Moro; retired as a machinist from Olin Corp. and Beall Manufacturing; and then operated Helmkamp Coal Service. Helmkamp was a founding member of the Moro Improvement Association, and was Moro Township clerk. Also surviving are a daughter, Edith Garner of East Alton; sons, Eugene and Lyndol, both of Bethalto; and a sister, Selma Dial of Suttons Bay, Mi. Services were through Elias-Smith Funeral Home in Bethalto. Memorials may be given to United in Mission Church and School, Zion Lutheran Church building program, and to charities of choice.
Helmkamp 08/24/99
Eleanor Gesina Helmkamp, 90, of Moro, died Aug. 24, 1999, in her home. Her husband, Elmer, preceded her in death. Surviving are a daughter, Edith Garner of East Alton; sons, Eugene and Lyndel, both of Bethalto; sisters, Lillian Winslade of Brighton, and Wilma Schuette of Moro; and a brother, Leonard Wilkening of Moro. Services were through Elias-Smith Funeral Home in Bethalto. Memorials may be given to United in Mission, the church and school building programs at Zion Lutheran in Bethalto, and to charities of choice.
Hemphill 01/05/98
Charles J. Hemphill, Jr., 59, of Alton, died Jan. 5, 1998, in Saint Anthony's Health Center. He married Maureen Edsall, who survives. He was owner of Charles J. Hemphill Real Estate Co. in Alton. Also surviving are sons, Charles, III, and William, both of Alton. Services were in Gent Funeral Home in Alton. Memorials may be given to charities of choice.
Henderson 03/28/97
Glen D. Henderson, 89, died Mar. 28, 1997. He married Naomi Duncan, who preceded him in death. Surviving are a step-son, Richard O'Neil in Ohio; a daughter, Delores Stolze of Alton; a sister, Beluah Ingle of Godfrey; and four grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Services were through Elias-Smith. Memorials may be given to Berean Bible Church in Alton, of which he was founder.
Henderson 01/19/99
Charles R. Henderson, 59, of Godfrey, died Jan. 19, 1999, in St. Louis University Hospital. He married Marjorie Shaffer, who survives. Also surviving are daughters, Julie White of Camas, Wa., Kathy Burdick of Vancouver, Wa., and Suzi Henderson of Washougal, Wa.; step-sons, Bruce Shaffer of Alton, and Paul Shaffer of Tampa, Fl.; step-daughters, Sue Williamson of Bethalto, Tamara Beckett of Yuma, Az., and Ursula Shaffer of Godfrey; a brother, Frank of Edwardsville; and sisters, Sharon Murray of Bethalto, and Mary Tretter of Edwardsville. Services were in Burke-Fine Funeral Home in Alton. Memorials may be given for cancer aid and research, and for masses.
Henderson 02/04/99
Bernice A. Henderson, 90, formerly of Alton, died Feb. 4, 1999, in Heritage Manor Nursing Home in Springfield. Her husband, Rudolph, preceded her in death. Surviving are sons, Marion of St. Louis, Allen of Springfield, and James of Chicago; and daughters, Cathleen Kreider and Mary Kincade, both of Alton. Services were through Staten Funeral Home in Alton. Memorials may be given to charities of choice.
Hendricks 10/07/99
Agnes Rathgeb Hendricks, 82, of Alton, died Oct. 7, 1999, in Tulsa, Ok. Her husband, Preston, preceded her in death. Surviving are a son, Dale of Bethalto; a daughter, Frances Wells of Tulsa; step-daughters, Sandy Podner of Meadowbrook, and Shirley Panek of Wright City, Mo.; brothers, Sam and Joe Podner, both of Meadowbrook; and sisters, Mary Bermes and Anne Nelson, both of Wood River, Sophie Pansic of Hartford, and Francis Lopez of St. Louis. Services were through Gent Funeral Home in Alton.
Hendrickson 11/16/97
George Hendrickson, 84, died Nov. 16, 1997. He married Mary McGovern, who survives. Also surviving are sons, George of Downers Grove, and James of Alton; a daughter, Janice Hendrickson of Alton; a sister, Geraldine of Sarasota, Fl.; and five grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Services were through Staten Funeral Home in Alton.
Hendrickson 05/20/00
Mary A. Hendrickson, 82, of Alton, died Dec. 20, 2000, in Sophia Health Center in Florissant, Mo. Her husband, George, preceded her in death. Before retirement, she was secretary to former Alton Mayor Paul Lenz. Surviving are sons, George of Woodstock, Ga., and James of Alton; a daughter, Janice Hendrickson of Alton; a brother, William McGovern of Alton; and sisters, Betty Seni of Port Arthur, Tx., and Patricia Beck of Rockford. Services were through Fine and Quinn Chapel for Funerals in Alton. Memorials may be given to S.S. Peter and Paul Catholic Church and Marquette Catholic High School, both in Alton, and to the Alzheimer's Foundation.
Hendrix 06/05/99
Carl D. Hendrix, 72, of Alton, died June 5, 1999, in Alton Memorial Hospital. He married Betty King, who survives. Also surviving are a daughter, Carla Glisson of Alton; a son, Donald of Cottage Hills; and brothers, Leman of Branson, Mo., Leland of Wappappelo, Mo., and Leo of Puxico, Mo. Services were in Elias-Smith Funeral Home in Alton. Memorials may be given to the Abundant Life Christian Center in Alton.
Hendrix 11/16/99
Patricia Hendrix, 58, of Alton, died Nov. 16, 1999, in her home. Her husband, Leon, survives. Also surviving are a daughter, Kelly Thaxton of Alton; a son, David Whorl of Alton; and brothers, John Profer of Alton, and Bill Grace of Alabama. Services were in Elias-Smith Funeral Home in Alton. Memorials may be given to the American Cancer Society. ~D. L. McDowell Don L. McDowell, 57, of Alton, died Nov. 12, 1999, in Saint Anthony's Health Center in Alton. He married Mary McDonald, who survives. Also surviving are a step-son, Joseph Owens of Hartford; a daughter, Nancy Brooks of Pittsfield; step-daughters, Diane DeJaynes of Baylis, Debbie Wear of Stillwell, Tammy Carty of Lincoln, Maria McHatton of Wood River, and Esther Giles of Missouri; step-brothers, Bobby Depper of Alton, and Lawrence Gibbs of Joppa; and step-sisters, Brenda Marshall of Baylis, Linda Klaus, Etta Gibbs, and Sharon Klaus, all of Hardin, and Kathy Gibbs of Coffeen. Services were through Gent Funeral Home in Alton. Memorials may be given to the American Diabetes Association.
Henerfauth 08/04/00
Mary L. Henerfauth, 94, of Wood River, died Aug. 4, 2000, in her home. Her husband, Herbert, preceded her in death. Surviving are a son, Lewis Hafley of Pittsfield; daughters, Evelyn Smith of Lincoln, Virginia Duff of Brookville, Fl., Linda Williams of Wood River, and Louise Cruse; a brother, Edwin Mills of Bradfordsville, Ky.; and sisters, Margaret Johnson of Louisville, Ky., and Mable Tingle of Raywick, Ky. Services were in Elias-Smith Funeral Home in Alton. Memorials may be given to the Bethalto Christian Church and the American Heart Association.
Henry 08/22/99
Roberta I. Henry, 88, of Alton, died Aug. 22, 1999, in Saint Clare's Health Center in Alton. Her husband, George, preceded her in death. Surviving are a son, James Mitchell of Cottage Hills; a step-son, George Henry, Jr., of Godfrey; a step-daughter, Linda Henry of Godfrey; and a sister, Viola Bartels of Livingston. Services were in Gent Funeral Home in Godfrey. Memorials may be given to the American Cancer Society, and the Boys and Girls Club of Bethalto.
Henry 08/18/00
Thelma Henry, 91, formerly of Wood River, died Aug. 18, 2000, in Elmwood Nursing Home in Maryville. Surviving are friends, Clyde Kimball of St. Ann, Mo., and Stephen and Diane Kimball and family of Collinsville. Services were in Paynic Home for Funerals in Rosewood Heights.
Henshaw 06/25/01
Jane P. Henshaw, 70, of Godfrey, died June 25, 2001, in Alton Memorial Hospital. Her husband, Thomas, survives. Also surviving are sons, William of Hamden, Ct., and Robert of Glen Carbon; a daughter, Deborah Fitzpatrick of Wallingford, Ct.; brothers, Richard Plowman of Bonita Springs, Fla., and David Plowman of Pittsburgh, Pa.; and sisters, Leaugeay Staub of Gibsonia, Pa., Nancy Riggs of Hillsboro, Oh., and Joyce Davis of Davidsonville, Md. Services were in Gent Funeral Home in Alton. Memorials may be given to the Crisis Food Center in Alton.
Hensley 05/31/01
Timothy A. Hensley, 33, of Alton, died May 31, 2001, in his home. Surviving are his parents, Franklin and Laura Manns of Alton; brothers, Joseph Hensley of Alton, and Anthony Hensley of San Diego, Ca.; a half-brother, Wayne Hensley of Alton; and a sister, Shirley Ferguson of Alton. Services were through Gent Funeral Home in Alton. Memorials may be given for masses.
