Raymond A. Dvorchak

Raymond (Ray) A. Dvorchak,73, finally ascended his Stairway to Heaven on January 7, 2026. He died peacefully at home in Alton, IL surrounded by family, after suffering a major stroke more than a year ago.

Born February 28, 1952 in Wood River, IL to Paul & Mafalda (Proia) Dvorchak, both deceased.

Ray was a graduate of St. Bernard's, East-Alton Wood River High School (1970), & SIU-E. He retired from NGA as a cartographer.

He is survived by his wife, Gail (Weaver) Dvorchak, two sons Evan T. Dvorchak of Alton, & Colin J (Heather Gibson) of Wood River, five grandchildren Colin Jr, Zackary, Slater, Brooklynn, & Blaize. Also two stepsons, Reilly Belli and Miles Belli; also two step-grandchildren, Lexi Belli, Alton, & Miles Belli Jr., Ohio. He is also survived by siblings Jane Sterling, Hamburg, NY, Paula Sterling, Wood River, Jim (Julie), Alton, John (Cindi) Dvorchak, Rosewood Heights, in addition to many nieces, nephews, cousins & in-laws.

In addition to his parents, Ray was predeceased by his brothers-in-law Michael & George Sterling; stepdaughter, Shauna Belli 2025 & his past wife, Jill (Samples) Dvorchak 2003.

Everyone loved Ray! His humor, wit, & ability to create fun were second to none. He always knew just what to do in any circumstance. He loved to golf, camp, travel, play softball, & listen to rock music (especially Led Zeppelin), and go to concerts & theater. He enjoyed the night skies, river road sunsets, socializing with Gail and friends, Cardinals games & Blues games. Loved his kids & grandkids immensely. He will be truly missed by all and we are all brokenhearted. So now he is free of all pain & suffering, free of his shell. Free as a bird.

Cremation rites were accorded by Marks Mortuary & burial will be at St. Patrick's Cemetery in Godfrey, IL.

No funeral services are scheduled.

Celebration of Life will be Sunday, Jan 18 at Gentelin's on Broadway from 2-5 pm.

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