OBITUARIES
Jane WellerBrueggeman Jane Elizabeth Weller-Brueggeman, 50, of East Alton and formerly of Jerseyville, died at 5:20 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 20, 2014 at Alton Memorial Hospital. She was born Nov. 9, 1963 in Jerseyville. She married Keith “Sam” Brueggeman Nov. 17, 1979 in Shipman. She was a volunteer paramedic in the Shipman area. She was a member of Enjoy Church of Alton, where she was dedicated about attending and a Sunday school teacher. Survivors include her spouse, Keith “Sam” Brueggeman of Shipman; children, Jay and Amanda Brueggeman of Wentzville, Mo., and Lesley Brueggeman of Oswego; a daughter-in-law, Deana Brueggeman-Ludwig; a grandchild, Keegan Brueggeman of Jackson, Mo.; her mother and her husband, Janet (Powers) Weller-Calame and Ralph Calame of Jerseyville; a brother, Mark and Judy Weller of Godfrey; and a nephew, Brock Weller of Godfrey. She was preceded in death by her father, Lester Weller; a son, Barry E. Brueggeman; and a brother, Daniel Weller. Visitation was from 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 2, at Alexander and Gubser Funeral home in Jerseyville, where funeral services were conducted at 10 a.m. Monday. The Rev. David Weimer officiated. Burial took place in Oak Grove Cemetery in Jerseyville. Memorials may be given to Barry E. Brueggeman Memorial Scholarship or American Heart Association.
Wednesday, November 5, 2014
JERSEY COUNTY JOURNAL
Mary Roberts
James Clothier
Glenda Early
James A. Clothier, 72, of Carrollton died at 10:31 p.m. Friday, Oct. 31, 2014 at St. John’s Hospital in Springfield. He was born Sept. 14, 1942 in Greenfield, son of the late James W. and Wilma (Pembrook) Clothier. He married Sandra K. Dugger Aug. 15, 1965 in Jerseyville. He was a retired teacher from Greenfield Elementary School and also retired from the Illinois Department of Corrections and farming. He was a member of First Assembly of God Church in Jerseyville. Survivors include his wife, Sandra K. Clothier of Carrollton; sons, Kyle and Rachel Clothier of Wood River and Kurt and Melissa Clothier of Carrollton; grandchildren, Noah and Noelle Clothier; a sister, Joann Rich of Carrollton; his mother-in-law, Lois Dugger of Jerseyville; and an aunt and uncle, Lena and Roy Story of Jerseyville. He was preceded in death by his parents and father-in-law, Loren Dugger. Visitation was from 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 4, at First Assembly of God Church, 500 Cross Ave., Jerseyville, where funeral services were conducted at 10 a.m. Wednesday. The Rev. Larry Hayes officiated. Burial took place in Carrollton City Cemetery. Memorials may be given to First Assembly of God Church in Jerseyville. Alexander and Gubser Funeral Home in Jerseyville is in charge of arrangements.
Glenda Mae Early, 81, of East Peoria, died Sunday, Nov. 2, 2014, at UnityPoint Health-Methodist. She was born Sept. 27, 1933, in Jersey County to William “Audris” and Etta Gray (Piercy) Lane. Glenda married Lindell V. Early on June 3, 1951, in Jerseyville. Glenda was a bookkeeper for Illini Brick and Supply for more than 20 years. Her hobbies included painting, romantic movies, reading and playing cards. Glenda loved romantic happy endings. She was a member of First United Methodist Church in East Peoria. Surviving are her three daughters, Cynthia (Wayne) Hart of Plano, Texas, Teresa (Bobby) Mustain of East Peoria, and Rebecca (Gary) Donaldson of East Peoria; her son, Curt Early of Fort Lauderdale, Fla.; six grandchildren, Matt Davis, Elizabeth Mustain, Melissa Mustain, Alyx Donaldson, Kory Donaldson and Bryce Donaldson; her brother, Charles (Ann) Lane of Jerseyville; and several nieces and nephews. Glenda was preceded in death by her parents, husband, one brother and one sister. A memorial service was held at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 5, at Remmert Funeral Home in East Peoria. The Rev. Mary Arnold officiated. Visitation was from 1 to 2:30 p.m. at the funeral home prior to the memorial service. Cremation rites will be accorded. Inurnment will be in Fondulac Cemetery at a later date. Memorials may be made to UnityPoint Health-Methodist Hospice.
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Mary Margaret Roberts, 99, of Jerseyville died at 10:25 p.m. Friday, Oct. 31, 2014 at Jerseyville Nursing and Rehab Center. She was born July 21, 1915 in Jerseyville, daughter of the late August and Margaret (Kadell) Ferenbach. She married Roy B. Roberts May 1, 1936 in Kane. He died April 5, 1973. A homemaker, she had also worked at the shoe factory in Jerseyville from 1932 to 1940. She was a member of St. Francis Catholic Church in Jerseyville. Survivors include her children, John L. Roberts of Delhi and Margaret and Alfred Ramsey of Jerseyville; grandchildren, Timothy (Brandi) Ramsey, Julia Harrelson, Mary Beth (Chris) Federle; great-grandchildren, Adam, Douglas and Joel Ramsey, Trent Harrelson, Elizabeth, Erin and Jase Federle; and a great-great-grandchild, Peyton Ramsey. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; siblings, Mildred Siglock, Doris Pohlman, Robert Ferenbach, John Ferenbach and Geraldine Davis. Visitation was from 4 to 8 p.m. Monday, Nov. 3, with a prayer service at 3:45 p.m. at Alexander and Gubser Funeral Home in Jerseyville. A Funeral Mass was conducted at 10 a.m. Tuesday at St. Francis Catholic Church in Jerseyville with Father Patrick Gibbons officiating. Burial took place in St. Francis Xavier Cemetery in Jerseyville. Memorials may be given to the Parkinson’s Foundation.
Kenneth Bister
Perry Jackson
Kenneth E. Bister, 93, of Medora died at 7:15 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 1, 2014 at his home. He was born June 13, 1921 in Medora, the son of William “Lynn” and Lois Elizabeth (Fenton) Bister. He had been a farmer. Survivors include a sister, Geraldine Huff of Medora; nephews, Kenneth and Rosie Huff of Chesterfield and Lyndall and Janice Huff of Carlinville; and a niece, Lois White and her companion, Randy Link of Carlinville. He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Eileen Bister. Visitation was from 10 a.m. until time of funeral services at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 5, at Targhetta and Wooldridge Funeral Home in Medora. The Rev. Ray Robinson officiated. Burial took place in Medora Cemetery. Memorials may be given to Medora Cemetery. Online information and guestbook may be found at targhettaandwooldridge.com.
Perry Jackson, 88, died at 4 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 2, 2014 at Jerseyville Manor in Jerseyville. He was born July 2, 1926, the son of Jake and Edna Jackson. No funeral services are scheduled at this time.
Betty Godar Betty J. Godar, 76, of Roodhouse died at 1:15 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2014 at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis. She was born April 14, 1938 in Eldred, daughter of the late Jim and Mary (Fulerlton) Coonrod. She married Cecil F. Godar in 1959 in Fieldon. He died in 1984. She was a home health care worker at Garnett’s Nursing Home in Jerseyville and a certified cook. Survivors include her children, Tabby Godar of White Hall, Jim Godar of Roodhouse, Sissy Godar of Roodhouse and Tony (Jenny) Godar of Jacksonville; a son-in-law, David Riley of Newbloomfield, Mo.; and five grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; a daughter, Barbara Riley; and sisters, Violet Reese, Nellie Brown and Roberta Vunjich. Visitation was from 8 a.m. until time of funeral services at 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 1, at Alexander and Gubser Funeral Home in Jerseyville. Danny Lockhart officiated. Burial will take place at a later date at Oak Grove Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to the family in care of the funeral home.
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29541 Kane Rd., Jerseyville (618) 498-3190
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Christian Science Church
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Grace Community Baptist Church
53 Lasalle St, Elsah (618) 374-2591
Christian Cooperation
205 S. 1st St., Fieldon (618) 376-4641
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The injunction to "have faith" seems to suggest that we must do something in order to have faith, or that faith is something we can possess. But, in reality, having faith is sometimes simply a matter of letting go of our skepticism or unbelief. In this sense, having faith is not so much something we do, but something we let happen. When you see the work of God manifesting itself in your life, allow yourself to believe that this is God at work in you. Sometimes we just need to have the simple faith of a child and believe what is before our eyes. This doesn't mean we have to completely throw our rational mind overboard. There is a time and a place for science and skepticism, but science and skepticism are simply tools that should be used when they are needed. Having faith is more like the pervasive sense that we are surrounded by God's loving presence. We are surrounded by air whether we believe it or not and in the same way we are surrounded by God's presence, whether we know or believe it, and sometimes we just need to let that awareness happen. Don't try to force it, just let it be!
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First Baptist Church
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104 N. Public Rd., Fieldon (618) 376-3710
Church of the Nazarene
285 Maple Summit Rd., Jerseyville (618) 498-3538
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Delhi Baptist Church 18151 Church Lane, Jerseyville (618) 885-5352
Eastland Baptist Church
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Faith Temple Pentecostal Church 24265 State Hwy. 16, Jerseyville (618) 498-4544
Christian Science Church
1118 Liberty St., Jerseyville (618) 498-5337
First Assembly of God
500 Cross Ave, Jerseyville (618) 498-9597
910 W County Rd., Jerseyville (618) 498-6201
Healing Waters Temple
For we live by faith, not by sight.
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Fieldon Baptist Church
15065 Elm St., Grafton (618) 786-3474
Having Faith
25479 Bluebird Ln., Jerseyville (618) 498-4756
Fieldon United Church of Christ
Grafton Full Gospel Church
First Baptist Church
200 W Pearl St., Jerseyville (618) 639-3602
First Presbyterian Church
400 S State St., Jerseyville (618) 498-5423
First United Methodist Church 1200 S Liberty St., Jerseyville (618) 498-2621
120 Marion St., Jerseyville (618) 498-3310
Holy Ghost Church
306 N Washington St., Jerseyville (618) 498-3416
Hope Lutheran Church 1009 N State St., Jerseyville (618) 498-3423
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Paradise Baptist Church
21417 Grange Hall Rd., Jerseyville 618) 498-4672
Peace United Church of Christ 23098 Glenda Ave., Jerseyville (618) 498-2262
St Francis Xavier Church 506 S State St., Jerseyville (618) 498-3518
Grafton United Methodist Church
100 E. Main, Grafton (618) 786-3572
601 S. June St., Jerseyville (618) 498-7356
Open Door House of Praise
512 S June St., Jerseyville (618) 498-5432
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Edwarda Kallal
Edwarda Marie Kallal, 89, of Medora died at 6 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2014 at Jerseyville Nursing and Rehab Center in Jerseyville. She was born June 7, 1925 in Brushy Mound Township, Macoupin County, daughter of the late Edward J. and Marie (Schaefer) Schwab. She married Paul B. Kallal April 17, 1948 at St. John’s Catholic Church in Medora. He died July 24, 1987. She had been a cook at Southwestern High School cafeteria. She was an EMT with Medora United of the Area Ambulance Service, St. John’s Catholic Church Altar Society and Macoupin County Home Extension. Survivors include a daughter, M. Jo Kallal and James Bray of Newark, Del.; sons, Daniel and Denise Kallal of Brighton and Stephen Kallal of Buena Park, Calif.; two grandchildren, Adam and Anna Kallal; sisters, Lu Schwab of Brighton and Nelda Schwab of Tipp City, Ohio; and two brothers, Martin and Elizabeth Schwab of Jerseyville and Wilbert and Clara Schwab of Brighton. She was preceded in death by her parents and husband. Visitation was from 4 to 8 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 2, at Targhetta and Wooldridge Funeral Home in Medora with a rosary at 4 p.m. led by Fr. Bill Kessler. Funeral services were conducted at 10 a.m. Monday at St. John’s Catholic Church in Medora with Father Bill Kessler and Father William Hembrow officiating. Burial took place in St. Denis Catholic Cemetery in Shipman. Memorials may be give to masses, Alzheimer’s Foundation or St. Denis Catholic Cemetery. Online information and guestbook may be found at targhettaandwooldridge.com.
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