All Obituaries

HERMAN GRAY HARDIN – Herman Duncan Gray, 86, passed away at 12:27 p.m., Tuesday, May 30, 2023 at Calhoun Nursing and Rehab Center in Hardin. He was born on October 3, 1936 in Trenton, Kentucky and was the son of the late George Franklin and Mary Belle (Hettenhouse) Gray. He married the former Nina Jean Campbell on November 15, 1954 in Granite City, Illinois and together their marriage was blessed with their children and the joys of their grandchildren and great grandchildren that...

LEE HUGHES JERSEYVILLE – Lee Roy Hughes, 97, died at 8:03 a.m., Tuesday, May 30, 2023 at his residence. He was born on January 25, 1926 in Vienna, Illinois and was the last surviving child born to the late Samuel and Ava Mae (Boner) Hughes. Lee was a World War II United States Army Veteran, Honorably discharged on November 10, 1945. He married Alberta Marie (Calvin) Ramsey in November, 1955 in Oregon. Lee worked as a Laborer and had previously resided in Kansas and Oregon, prior to...

SHARON HAZELWONDER JERSEYVILLE – Sharon Elizabeth Hazelwonder, 80, died at 2:42 p.m., Monday, May 29, 2023 at her home in Jerseyville, surrounded by the love of her family. She was born on February 4, 1943 in Jerseyville and was the daughter of the late Roman C. and Rita (Heitzig) Beiermann Sr. Sharon grew up in Jerseyville, where she graduated from Jersey Community High School. Growing up as part of a large Catholic Family, Sharon was instilled with the importance of Faith and...

DONALD KALLAL PATTERSON – Donald Maurice Kallal, 67, died at 7:25 a.m., Monday, May 29, 2023 at his residence. He was born on September 22, 1955 in Greene County, Illinois and was the son of the late Donald D. and Ida G. (Brooks) Kallal. He married the former Wendy Leanne Delp on February 5, 1999 in Jerseyville and their union was blessed with 12 years, prior to her sudden passing on January 2, 2012. Donald was an incredible carpenter, and made a living showcasing his talents. He...

KENNETH CRULL CARROLLTON - Kenneth Ray “Kenny” Crull, 64, was called home to Heaven at 11:45 a.m. on Monday, May 22, 2023 as a result of injuries sustained in an automobile accident. He was born in Alton, Illinois on November 2, 1958 and was the son of Laverne and Alice (McGiffen) Crull Sr. Kenny opened K&J Auto Repair in Carrollton in 2008 and was proud of the many friendships he made with his customers throughout his 14 years in business, prior to his retirement in July...

CARRIE DELP JERSEYVILLE – Carrie Jo Delp, 51, passed away on Monday, May 22, 2023 at Saint Louis University Hospital in Saint Louis, Missouri. She was born on September 9, 1971 in Yuma, Arizona and was the daughter of Larry Joe Delp and Georgene Kay (Embry) Maltimore. Carrie worked as a bartender at various local establishments, most recently at Tommy’s Saloon in Jerseyville. She enjoyed spending time out in her yard and tending to her garden, and held a very special place in...

JEFFREY KLAAS JERSEYVILLE – Jeffrey Neal Klaas, born October 28, 1952 in Saint Louis, Missouri, passed away at 2:29 p.m., Saturday, May 20, 2023 at Alton Memorial Hospital. Jeff was a man of inspiration. He loved music and was gifted with a talent that allowed him to understand music at a level few others could. He was a philosopher, a man who loved knowledge and the act of seeking wisdom. In 1975, after serving in the United States Army, Jeff and his wife Debbie attended Open...

BEN KLOPFER JERSEYVILLE - Benjamin Jacob Klopfer, 46, died unexpectedly at 8:28 p.m., Friday, May 19, 2023 in the emergency room at Jersey Community Hospital after suffering an apparent heart attack. He was born in Alton, Illinois on January 23, 1977, and was one of four children born to Michael Allen and Deborah A. (Sloan) Klopfer. He was raised alongside his siblings in Alton, and graduated in 1995 from Alton Senior High School. He later attended Ranken Technical Institute in...

JANICE LEA (LAMMY) HAGEN FIELDON – Janice Lea Hagen, went to be with her Heavenly Father at 8:00 p.m. on Friday, May 19, 2023 at her home, surrounded by her three daughters and her loving family. She was born on August 7, 1939 in Jerseyville, Illinois to Raymond L. and Rhoda Marie (Booth) Lammy. She attended and was baptized at the First Baptist Church in Jerseyville, where she married Herbert John Hagen on May 10, 1957. After their marriage, she transferred her membership to...

FRANCIS JONES JERSEYVILLE – Franics Aloysuis “Frank” Jones, 94, died peacefully at 1:35 p.m., Thursday, May 18, 2023 at the home of his daughter in Godfrey, surrounded by the love of his four children. He was born on July 13, 1928 in Carrollton, Illinois and was the last surviving of five children born to the late Charles and Lillian (Roady) Jones. Frank married the former Hazel Geraldine “Pete” Lyles on June 17, 1949 in Jerseyville, and their marriage was...