Jersey

Gillian “Jill” Allen, 88, of Brighton, passed away peacefully at 4:07 p.m. on Monday, May15, 2023, surrounded by her loved ones at Barnes Jewish Hospital. Jill was born on April 20, 1935, in Mitcham Surrey, England. She was one of five children, born to Tom and Francis Smith. In her younger years, she had a…

Karen Elizabeth (Martin) Goetten, 77, of Grafton, formerly of Carrollton, passed away at 4:45 a.m., Sunday, May 14, 2023 at Jerseyville Manor in Jerseyville, Illinois. She was born on May 6, 1946, and was the eldest child born to the late Donald and Pauline (Powers) Martin. She married Norbert Justin Goetten on Nov. 28, 1970…

Janice Lea Hagen, of Fieldon, went to be with her Heavenly Father at 8 p.m. on Friday, May 19, 2023 at her home, surrounded by her three daughters and her loving family. She was born on Aug. 7, 1939 in Jerseyville, Illinois to Raymond L. and Rhoda Marie (Booth) Lammy. She attended and was baptized…

Franics Aloysuis “Frank” Jones, 94, of Jerseyville, 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…

Louretta Jane Kitson, 73, of Jerseyville, died at 8:11 p.m., Tuesday, May 16, 2023, at Alton Memorial Hospital. She was born in Nutwood, Illinois on July 30, 1949, the daughter of the late Louis William and Lily Violet (Forbes) Andrews. Jane graduated in 1967 from Jersey Community High School in Jerseyville, and was employed with…

Jeffrey Eugene Brinkman, 62, of Jerseyville, passed away at 8:12 a.m., Wednesday, May 10, 2023 at his residence. He was born on July 10, 1960 in Jerseyville and was the son of the late Narvin and Judith (Hays) Brinkman. A lifelong resident of Jersey County, Jeff graduated with the Class of 1978 from Jersey Community…

Marilu King, 75, of Brighton, died Thursday, May 18, 2023.Anderson Family Funeral aHome in Brighton has been entrusted with arrangements.

George Albert Kahl, 86, of Shipman, died Thursday, May 18, 2023, at his home. Visitation was held from 10 a.m. until 12 p.m. on Tuesday, May 23, at Anderson Family Funeral Home in Brighton. Burial followed in Shipman Cemetery with military honors performed by Alton VFW post 1408. Memorials in George’s name may be left…