All Obituaries

Jennifer Faye Taylor, 60, passed away Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at Staunton Health and Rehab in Staunton. Born July 28,1965 in Wood River, she was the daughter of Charles and Bonnie (Sanders) Chenoweth.  She had been employed as a secretary at Schutt Sports in Litchfield. She married her husband Waymon Taylor on April 10,1999 in Alton, IL. He survives. Surviving in addition to her husband; is sister, Brenda Gremli. She was preceeded in death by her parents; and sister, Kim ...

Margaret "Peggy" A. Sido, 88, passed away in the comfort of her home on Monday, March 9, 2026. Born December 9, 1937 on Bunker Hill, she was the daughter of Robert and Evelyn (Craig) Hamor. It didn't take much to make Peggy happy, family was everything to her. She raised six kids and three grandkids. Those close to her knew if you wanted to visit with Peggy, you had to come to her. She would be home. Peggy loved to take car rides, not to any destination, just for the drive. She ...

Bernard Ralph Thompson, 79, passed away March 8, 2026 at Highland Care and Rehabilitation. Born January 14, 1947 in Alton, he was the son of Truman and Helen (Campion) Thompson. A U.S. Army, Vietnam veteran, he had been employed as an adjuster in the Winchester Division of the Olin Corporation before retiring. On July 3, 1970 in Wanda, he married Diana Bienemann. She survives. Surviving also are a son, Shawn (Kara) Thompson of Hartford; daughter, Tonya (Michael) Flatt of South Roxana; ...

James Richard Littlefield passed away surrounded by the love and memories of the family who meant everything to him. His life was built on hard work, loyalty, and a deep love for the people around him. James proudly served his country as a Veteran of the United States Air Force. The pride he carried for his service stayed with him throughout his life. After his time in the military, he dedicated himself to his work as a skilled tradesman in the Carpenters Union. He took great pride in ...

Michele Rae Fink, 69, passed away at her residence on March 6, 2026. Born December 2, 1956 in East St. Louis, she was the daughter of John E. and Betty Delores (Kirkpatrick) Woodside. Michele had been employed in the finance department at Belleville Area College. On August 7, 1987 in Edwardsville, she married John Fink. He survives. Surviving also are two sons, Adam (Rachel) Fink in Michigan, Joshua Fink of Collinsville; two grandchildren, Olivia and Sophia Fink; three brothers, Kevin ...

Kenneth Ray Bushore, 56, passed away March 5, 2026 at his home. Born October 8, 1969 in Chicopee, MA, he was the son of Mary Bushore of Lawton, OK and the late David E. Bushore. He has worked as a union representative at the Valero Refining facility in Wood River. Surviving in addition to his mother are his step-mother, Joyce Bushore of Ft. Dodge, IA; two sons, Eric (Gabriell) Bushore of Alton, Jeremy Bushore of Jerseyville; two daughters, Ashley Bushore of Wood River, Melissa Bushore of ...

Our kind and loving mother, Barbara Joan Mutz, 92, passed away on March 2, 2026 at Village Green Memory Care in McKinney, TX. She was born on January 22, 1934 in Montrose, IL, the daughter of Lloyd and Irene Steger and grew up on the family farm near Montrose. Barbara attended Newton Community High School and went on to earn a Bachelor of Science Degree in Physical Education from the University of Illinois in 1955, she taught girl's physical education at East Alton-Wood River High ...

Ronald "Ronnie" Lee Goodman, 77, passed away February 28, 2026 at his residence. Born July 28, 1948 in McClure, IL, he was the son of George Goodman and Sylvia (Pryor) Pittman. A  U.S. Navy, Vietnam veteran, he had been employed as an Senior Producer for NBC News in New York for 30 years before retiring in 2008. He then became the Public Relations officer for the Revelon Corporation. On July 19, 1983 in New York, he married Melanie Horbeth.  She died October 10, 2009. ...

Toby Clay Copeland, 56, passed away peacefully, February 27, 2026 at the Warren G. Murray Development Center in Centralia. Born January 14, 1970 in Laverne, OK, he was the son of Joseph D. and Marsha (Gibbons) Copeland. He is survived by a brother, Randy Copeland of Wood River as well as many nieces and nephews. Preceding him in death were his parents; brother, Ricky Copeland; sister, Tammy Copeland. and aunts and uncles. Private service and burial were conducted in Short Cemetery in ...

Gertie Smith was born July 10, 1943 in Alton, IL. She entered her eternal heavenly reward on February 22, 2026 at Alton Memorial Hospital with family beside her. Known affectionately “Mama Gertie,” she will be missed and was loved by all who knew her. She worked as a bookkeeper in her professional life, retiring from Madison County Equal Opportunity Commission as Head Bookkeeper. She became one of the region’s top Avon sales representatives for many years. If Avon was ...