All Obituaries

Mary Belle Prather, 83, passed away peacefully at 7:29am Monday, April 22, 2024 at her home in Wood River surrounded by her family. She was born on December 5, 1940 in East St. Louis, Illinois, one of three children born to the late Daniel and Lila (Gambill) Moussette. After Daniel’s passing, Lila then married Earl Oliver who held a special place in Mary’s heart until his passing. She married Carl Prather on November 5, 1994 and together they shared 26 years of marriage before...

Theresa Rita Goble, 85, passed away April 17, 2024 at her home. Born May 14, 1938 in Alton, she was the daughter of Joseph and Ion (Siedler) Wright. She had worked 39 years in the Environmental Services Department for OSF St. Anthony Health Care in Alton before retiring. Theresa enjoyed camping, fishing, playing BINGO, and going to the Wood River Donut Shop. On October 28, 1968 in Bethalto, she married Elwood M. Goble. He died March 17, 1996. Surviving are a son, Mark Goble of Alton;...

Judith J. Choat, 85, passed away, April 14, 2024 at Prairie Village Nursing and Rehab in Jacksonville, IL. Born September 14, 1938 in Alton, she was the daughter of Guy and Mildred (Camerer) Helm. Judy had been employed as a clerical secretary for Colonial Bakery before retiring. She is survived by a son, David Unterbrink of Edwardsville; two daughters, Jill Brown of Cantrall, IL, Emma Pinkerson of Granite City; eight grandchildren; several great and great-great grandchildren; and a...

David "Rudy" Franklin Rintoul, 59, formerly of Wood River, passed away Saturday, April 13, 2024 at HSHS St. John Hospital in Springfield due to complications following a surgery. David was born in Alton on April 12, 1965, the son of Franklin E. and Helen M. (Mize) Rintoul. David was nicknamed "Rudy" sometime in the 1980s by friends and family and the name stuck. Rudy kept up with many friends from his youth, as well as making a lot of friends while he worked at the...

Georgia Brown, 79, passed away Saturday, April 13, 2024 at Anderson Hospital in Maryville. Born January 27, 1945 in Wood River, she was the daughter of Herman Lee and Catherine Elizabeth ( Peters) Smith. She had worked many years as an Inspector for the Olin Corporation before retiring. Surviving are a daughter, Kathleen (David) DeWitt of Granite City; granddaughter, Andrea Estabrook; great grandson, Anthony Estabrook; and two sisters, Martina (Paul) Scoggins and Marilyn Fischer all of...

William Leroy Duncan, 77, passed away April 12, 2024 with his family by his side. Leroy was born March 18, 1947 in Princeton, IN, the son of John Milton Duncan and Edith Ruth Hume. In 1970 he married Linda (Williams) Duncan of Jerseyville, spending 53 years of marriage together. He attended Lovejoy United Presbyterian Church in Wood River, a member for 60 plus years; and had served as an Elder. Leroy graduated East Alton-Wood River High School , Class of 1966. He loved sports and...

Connie Brown - Hardin Connie Brown, 97, formerly of Hartford, passed away April 9, 2024 at Calhoun Nursing and Rehab in Hardin. Born November 26, 1926 in the Phillipines, she was the daughter of Antonio and Paciencia (Tabora) Vidal. On September 7, 1945 in Manilla, Phillipines, she married Lee F. Brown. He preceded in death. Surviving are three sons, Terry (Linda) Brown of Wood River, Dennis (Margo) Brown of Saucier, MS, Richardo (Lorma) Brown of Mission Viejo, CA; daughter, Lana Boime...

Donna J. Clifford, 89, passed away Monday, April 8, 2024 at LaBella Care Center in Edwardsville. Born April 26, 1934 in Hartford, she was the daughter of Edgar Clifford and Mary (Messick) Luckert. She had worked as a sales associate for Sav-Mart in Collinsville many years before retiring. She is survived by several cousins who dearly loved her. She was preceded in death by her parents; step-father, Kenneth Luckert; and several aunts and uncles. Cremation rites were accorded and private...

Wilma Lee Titsworth, passed away peacefully, April 7, 2024. Born August 14, 1936 in Mt. Vernon, she was the daughter of James P. and Lela May (Mann) Brown. On July 16, 1954 in Wood River, she married Jimmy Lee Titsworth, sharing 40 years of happiness. Wilma was a wonderful homemaker and very loved mother of Samuel Titsworth, Cindy Titsworth Spano, and Thomas Titsworth. She is survived by her daughter-in-law, DeeAnn Titsworth; her beloved nephew and niece, Bill and Carol Davison; her much...

Larry Allen Wiegand, 69, passed away April 5, 2024 at Christian Hospital Northeast with his beloved wife by his side. Born November 17, 1954 in Wood River, he was the son of the late Oscar Arnold and Betty Lou (Evans) Wiegand. Larry graduated East Alton-Wood River High School in 1972, where he enjoyed playing in the band and wrestling. Larry had served 15 years as the Assistant Vice-President at 1st Granite City National Bank in charge of operations. He then went on to work in the St....