Grizzle 11/14/97
Darlene R. Grizzle, 69, of Alton, died Nov. 14, 1997, in Saint Clare's Hospital in Alton. She is survived by a brother, Gerald Hoover of Houston, Tx. Services were in Gent Funeral Home. Memorials may be given to the American Cancer Society.
Groner 05/30/98
Mildred Groner, 81, of Jerseyville, died May 30, 1998, in Greenwood Manor in Jerseyville. Her husband, David, preceded her in death. Surviving is a son, Richard of Godfrey. Services were through Gent. Memorials may be given to St. Ambrose building fund, and to charities of choice.
Gross 07/09/97
Charles Richard Gross, Jr., 65, of Alton, died July 9, 1997, in Saint Anthony's. He married Ruth Dykeman, who survives. Also surviving are sons, Charles, III, and John, both of Alton; daughters, Rene Gross of Godfrey, and Charlene Grills of Alton; and six grandchildren. Services were through Gent Funeral Home in Alton. Memorials may be given to the Shriners Hospital for Children, First Christian Church, and the Easter Seal Society.
Gross 08/29/99
Howard William Gross, 79, died Aug. 29, 1999, in Rosewood Care Center in Alton. Surviving are sisters, Betty Booher of Alton, and Mable Humlicek of Granada Hills, Ca.; and a brother, Edwin of Alton. Services were in Elias-Smith Funeral Home in Alton.
Grounds 08/20/97
Jolly J. Grounds, 66, of Brighton, died Aug. 20, 1997, in Alton Memorial Hospital. He married Bonnie J. Ray, who survives. Also surviving are a daughter, Sandi Beleford of Rosiclare, Il.; a brother, John of Godfrey; a sister, Molly Huffsey of El Dorado, Il.; and two grandchildren. Services were through Gent Funeral Home in Alton. Memorials may be given to the American Cancer Society and the Lupus Foundation.
Grove 01/24/99
Kim Ann Grove, 38, of Wood River, died Jan. 24, 1999, in her home. Her husband, Larry, preceded her in death. Surviving are her mother, Lynda Mundy, a daughter, Shellby, and grandmother, Dorothy Benecke, all of Godfrey. Services were in Elias-Smith Funeral Home in Alton. Memorials may be given to a Shellby Grove trust fund in Union Planters Bank.
Grover 05/10/98
Cecilia E. Grover, 85, of Wood River, died May 10, 1998, in V.I. P. Her husband, Leonard, preceded her in death. Surviving are daughters, Mary Hendricks and Loretta Vanausdoll, both of Wood River; and a brother, August Zipprich of Michael. Services were through Marks. Memorials may be given to St. Bernard's.
Grover 12/24/00
Betty N. Grover, 77, of Alton, died Dec. 24, 2000, in Alton Memorial Hospital. Her husband, William, preceded her in death. Surviving are sons, Rod of Alton, and Mike of Peoria; and daughters, Kathy Maple of Springfield, and Judy Grady of Wentzville, Mo. Services were in Elias-Smith Funeral Home in Alton. Memorials may be given to the color guard of V.F.W. Post 1308 in Alton, the American Cancer Society, and the American Lung Association.
Guebert 09/08/00
Raymond T. Guebert, 73, of Bethalto, died Sept. 8, 2000, in his home. He married Annelotte Schmunck, who survives. Also surviving are a son, Terry of Albuquerque, N.M.; daughters, Reta Grider of St. Louis, Janet Hepting of Spokane, Wa., and Vera Steward of Denver, Co.; a brother, LeRoy of Red Bud; and a sister, Gladys Brand of Red Bud. Services were in Elias-Smith Funeral Home in Bethalto. Memorials may be given to St. Paul Lutheran Church in Wood River, and the Lutheran Hour.
Gullicksrud 05/24/01
Verneita Ann Gullicksrud, 83, died May 24, 2001. Her husband, Gordon, preceded her in death. Surviving are a son, Charles of Glen Carbon; a daughter, Kay Morgan of Rosewood Heights; a brother, Jerome Narup of Jerseyville; and sisters, Irene Erwin, Vera Dunham, Loretta Linenfelser and Dolores Becker, all of Jerseyville, Rosal Hughes of Greenfield, and Norma Glassbrenner of Shipman. Services were through Marks Mortuary in Wood River. Memorials may be given to St. Kevin's Catholic School in Rosewood Heights.
Guntren 11/24/98
Frank A. Guntren, 64, of Godfrey, died Nov. 24, 1998, in Saint Anthony's Health Center in Alton. He married Ruth Saale, who survives. Also surviving are sons, John of Greene County, Gordon of Dow, Jeff of Hillsboro, and David of Elmira, N.Y.; step-sons, Todd and David Bowers, both of Godfrey; a daughter, Susan Crone of Brighton; and step-daughters, Donna Hall of Clinton, Theresa Miller of Bethalto, and Linda Hawkins of St. Charles, Mo.; and a sister, Noreen Hildred of Dow. Services were through Gent Funeral Home in Alton. Memorials may be given to St. Ambrose Catholic Church in Godfrey.
Gusewelle 12/07/98
Lawrence W. Gusewelle, 75, of Bethalto, died Dec. 7, 1998, in St. John's Mercy Hospital in St. Louis. He married LaVerne Kress, who survives. Also surviving are daughters, LaVeta Gusewelle of Bethalto, Laura Rawe of Godfrey, and Lana Kirsch of Crystal City, Mo.; a brother, Norval of Glen Carbon; and a sister, Arlene Guesewelle of Edwardsville. Services were through Elias-Smith Funeral Home in Bethalto. Memorials may be given to Zion Lutheran Church's United in Mission Fund.
