Busken 10/14/98
Mark Steven Busken, 35, of Alton, died Oct. 14, 1998, in Columbia, Mo. He married Michelle Boyles, who survives. Also surviving are his parents, Russell and Kathleen Busken; a son, Mario of Alton; daughters, Miranda and Mersady Orlandini, both of Alton; brothers, Douglas and Michael of Defiance, Mo., Jeffrey of St. Louis, Gregory of Florissant, Mo., and Brian of Sacramento, Ca.; and sisters, Kimberly Hunnell of O'Fallon, Mo., and Chistine Betts of St. Louis. Services were through Staten Funeral Home in Alton.
Butler 11/14/97
Mary V. Butler, 95, of Godfrey, died Nov. 14, 1997, in Blu-Fountain. Her husband, Everett, preceded her in death. She had been active in community affairs, and was an author. Surviving are a son, Robert of North Hills, Ca.; daughters, Marylin Bromaghim and Gladys Butler, both of Godfrey; sisters, Esther Beardshaw of Raymond, Ms., and Susan Hybarger of Jackson, Ms.; and six grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren and one great, great-grandchild. Services were through Gent. Memorials may be given to First Presbyterian Church in Alton and to charities of choice.
Butler 10/19/98
Charlotte L. Butler, 82, died Oct. 19, 1998, in Christian Hospital Northeast in St. Louis. Her husband, George, preceded her in death. She was a charter member of Alton Assembly #8 International Order of Rainbow Girls, was mother advisor of the Alton Assembly from 1969 to 1993, and was Illinois Mother Advisor of the Year in 1986. She is survived by a son, Dick of Alton; and a sister, Dorothy Catalini of San Antonio, Tx. Services were through Fine and Quinn Chapel for Funerals in Alton. Memorials may be given to the Shriners Hospital in St. Louis.
Butler 03/31/99
Ralph W. Butler, 81, of Alton, died Mar. 31, 1999, in Saint Anthony's Health Center in Alton. He married Irene Rue, who preceded him in death. Surviving are daughters, Dixie Crane of Brighton, and Carol Stilt and Wanda Coleman, both of Dow; a son, Ralph of Jerseyville; and a brother, Thomas of Alton. Services were in Staten Funeral Home in Alton. Memorials may be given for Alzheimer's care in Macoupin Mental Health Center.
Butler 01/31/00
Wilma Butler, 74, died Jan. 31, 2000, in Eldercare of Alton. Her husband, Earl, preceded her in death. Surviving are sons, Vance, Cardell and Terry, all of Alton; daughters, Alma Rivers, Margie Butler, Wilmatine Isom, Debbie McLemore and Veronica Morgan; brothers, Wilford Washington of Detroit, Mi., Roy Washington of Chicago, Grover Washington. Quinton Washington and Louis Cooper, all of Cullen, La.; and sisters, Mattie Jone and Verdie Brown, both of Chicago. Services were through Cathy M. Williams and Sons Funeral Home in Godfrey.
Butler 06/22/00
Louise F. Butler, 80, of Alton, died June 22, 2000, in her home. Her husband, Thomas, survives. Also surviving are sons, Donald Teutrine, and Robert Butler, both of Alton; and a daughter, Anita Colman of Godfrey. Services were in Staten Funeral Home in Alton.
Butler 01/28/01
Adele F. Butler, 83, died Jan. 28, 2001, in D'Adrian Convalescent Center in Godfrey. Her husband, Edward, preceded her in death. Surviving are sons, Timothy of Jerseyville, and Terry of Godfrey; daughters, Lindsey Butler of Alton, and Christy Butler of Jefferson City, Mo.; and a sister, Irene Kehoe of East Alton. Services were in Elias-Smith Funeral Home in Alton. Memorials may be given to the Alzheimer's Association, American Diabetes Association and charities of choice.
Buttry 02/17/98
Lillie M. Buttry, 87, of Alton, died Feb. 17, 1998, in Eldercare Nursing Home in Alton. Her husband, Noah, preceded her in death. Surviving are sons, Jerry of Alton, and Donald of Nuevo, Ca.; a daughter, Juanita Robertson of Powers, Or.; and eight grandchildren and many great-grandchildren. Srvices were in Elias-Smith Funeral Home in Alton. Memorials may be given to First General Baptist Church of East Alton.
Buzzanga 08/03/00
Thomas Joseph Buzzanga, 64, of Brighton, died Aug. 3, 2000, in Christian Hospital Northeast in St. Louis. He married Joyce Griggs, who survives. Also surviving are step-sons, David Cox, II, of Bethalto, and Jon Cox of Brighton; daughters, Victoria Buzzanga of Pekin, and Mary Brandon of Florissant, Mo.; step-daughters, Juanita Duffiel of Godfrey, and Melissa Cox of Brighton; and brothers, John Easley of Logan, Ut., Ron Easley of Foutain Valley, Ca., and Richard Easley of St. Peters, Mo. Services were in Gent Funeral Home in Alton. Memorials may be given to the American Heart Association.
Byassee 01/07/01
Margaret Byassee, 89, of Godfrey, died Jan. 7, 2001, in Rosewood Care Center in Alton. Husbands, Walter Stobbs, and Sherwood Byassee, preceded her in death. Surviving are a son, Frank Stobbs of Black Mountain, N.C.; and a daughter, Suzann Lund of Stewartville, Mn. Services were through Gent Funeral Home in Alton. Memorials may be given to College Avenue Presbyterian Church in Alton.
Byers 04/25/97
Edna Byers, 98, of Alton, died Apr. 25, 1997, in Alton Memorial Hospital. Her husband, Ray, preceded her in death. Surviving are a daughter, Jane Stites of Alton; sisters, Hazel Holmes of Wood River, and Dorothy Batchelor of Alton; and three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Services were in Gent Funeral Home in Alton. Memorials may be given to Cherry Street Baptist Church and charities of choice.
Byron 06/21/97
Gerald E. Byron, 92, of Alton, died June 21, 1997, in Alton Memorial Hospital. He is survived by a brother-in-law, eugene Melling; and a sister-in-law, Bertha Byron of Wood River. Services were through Gent.
Eagleton 10/13/97
Margaret L. Eagleton, 97, of Altoona, Fl., died Oct. 13, 1997, in her home. She was preceded in death by her husband, Benjamin. Surviving are sons, Edward of Paducah, Ky., and Benjamin of Metropolis; a daughter, Ellen Zumwalt of Lincoln, Ne.; a brother, William Monier of Colorado Springs, Co.; a sister, Lura Jones of Carmel, Ca.; and four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Services were in Elias-Smith in Alton. Memorials may be given to First Presbyterian Church in Hardin.
Eaker 06/08/00
Dorman M. Eaker, 70, of Bethalto, died June 8, 2000, in Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis. He married Violet Lucas, who survives. Also surviving are daughters, Pamela Lucas of Florissant, Mo., Teresa Drew of Omaha, Ne., Mary Wright of Arlington, Tx., Doris Short of Roxana, and Carol Whitehead of Meadowbrook; brothers, Rudus of Glen Allen, Mo., and Curtis of Paris; and sisters, Eula Ward of Cottage Hills, Opal Hicks of Godfrey, Bessie Myers of Rosewood Heights, and Elwanda Corbin of Jackson, Mo. Services were in Elias-Smith Funeral Home in Bethalto. Memorials may be given to the Disabled American Veterans.
Eason 05/07/01
Iva Naomi Eason, 88, of Alton, died May 7, 2001, in Blu-Fountain Manor in Godfrey. Her husband, Robert, preceded her in death. Surviving are a son, Robert of Springfield, Mo.; and a daughter Antoinette Eason of Alton. Services were in Gent Funeral Home in Alton.
Eaton 04/06/97
Donna Jean Eaton, 50, of Bethalto, died Apr. 6, 1997, in Alton Memorial Hospital. She is survived by her husband, Francis; her parents, Donald and Wanda Funk; a son, Randall of Bethalto; a daughter, Kimberly of Collinsville; brothers, Robert and Kerry Funk, both of Corpus Christi, Tx.; a sister, Judy Telese of Rancho Viejo, Tx.; and one grandchild. She was a teachers aid and cheerleader sponsor in Bethalto Community School District 8. Services were in Elias-Smith in Bethalto. Memorials may be given to the American Cancer Society.
Ebbler 02/02/98
Mabel K. Ebbler, 81, of Brighton, died Feb. 2, 1998, in St. Joseph's Hospital in Kirkwood, Mo. Her husband, Melvin, survives. Also surviving is a son, Dave of Brighton. Services were through Targhetta Funeral Home in Brighton. Memorials may be given to St. John's United Church of Christ in Brighton, and to charities of choice.
Eby 09/22/99
Ivan L. Eby, 67, of Cottage Hills, died Sept. 22, 1999, in his home. He married Corena Vinyard, who survives. Also surviving are sons, Ivan, Jr., of Belleville, and Jeff of Alton; daughters, Debra Vancil of Cottage Hills, and Delta Tepen of Batchtown; a brother, Floyd of Hartford; and a sister, Donna Vanpreter of Alton. Services were in Elias-Smith Funeral Home in Bethalto. Memorials may be given to the American Cancer Society.
Eckert 01/20/99
Daniel W. Eckert, 44, of Godfrey, died Jan. 20, 1999, in Saint Anthony's Health Center in Alton. He married Susan Mahony, who survives. Also surviving are his father, Charles of Williamsburg, Mo.; sons, Daniel, Jr., and Eric, both of Godfrey; daughters, Jeannie, Teri and Danielle, all of Fulton, Mo.; and brothers, Charles of Creve Coeur, Mo., and Mike of Maryland Heights, Mo. Services were in Elias-Smith Funeral Home in Godfrey.
Eckhard 02/02/97
Mary E. Eckhard, 68, of Alton, died Feb. 2, 1997. Her husband, Michael, survives. Also surviving are sons, Michael, Jr., and Robert, both of Godfrey, Andrew of Alton, and Joseph of Cottage Hills; daughters, Patricia of Alton, and Martha Anderson of Kalamazoo, Mi.; a brother, Dwight Presson of East Alton; a sister, Phyllis Cook of Jonesboro, Ar.; and six grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Private services were through Burke-Fine Funeral Home in Alton. Memorials may be given to the American Cancer Society and the Alton Area Animal Aid Association (5 A's).
