Gertrude Hercheneroeder

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Alton Telegraph 13 Jan 2001

Gertrude Mathews
GODFREY - Gertrude A. Mathews, 96, died at 7:50 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 11, 2001, at D'Adrian Con valescent Center in Godfrey.
Born Oct. 1, 1904, in St. Louis, she was a daughter of the late Conrad and Cathrina
(Fortschneider) Herchenroeder.
She married Willard Richard Mathews Aug. 7, 1923, at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Alton . He died April 24, 1973.
Surviving are three daughters and a son-in-law, Ruth Jun of Memphis, Tenn., Dorothy and Herma n Boren of Godfrey and Carol Ann Martinez of San Antonio, Texas; three sons and daughters-in- law, Richard and Kathryn Mathews of Alton, Thomas and Mary Helen
Mathews of Godfrey and Ralph and Mary Mathews of Bethalto; 17 grandchildren; and 30 great-gra ndchildren.
Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Gent Funeral Home in Alton with a rosary at 4 p .m.
The Rev. Father John Paul Klein will officiate at services at 10 a.m. Monday at St. Mary's Ca tholic Church in Alton.
Burial will be in St. Joseph Cemetery in Alton.
Memorials may be given to St. Mary's Catholic Church and Marquette Catholic High School in Al ton.

Gertrude married Willard R. Mathews on 7 Aug 1923 in St. Patrick's Church, Alton, Madison, Illinois. Willard (son of Thomas Kinsman Mathews and Katherine Olive Snider) was born on 29 Mar 1901 in Hardin, Calhoun Co, Illinois; died on 24 Apr 1973 in St. Anthony's Health Center, Alton, Madison, Illinois; was buried on 26 Apr 1973 in St. Joseph's Cemetery, Alton, Madison, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Alton Telegraph 23 Mar 2001

Ruth Jun
MEMPHIS, Tenn. - Ruth E. Jun, 76, former Altonian, wife of Roland Jun, died Thursday, March 2 2, 2001, St. Francis Hospital. Services: 1 p.m. Saturday, Church of the Resurrection. Burial : Memory Hill Garden. Memorials: St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Memorial Park F.H., M emphis.

Ruth married Roland Jun, Jr. on 15 May 1947 in Alton, Madison Co, Illinois. Roland was born on 25 Aug 1925 in Alton, Madison Co, Illinois; died on 25 Jun 1989 in St. Francis Hospital, Memphis, Shelby, Tennessee; was buried on 28 Jun 1989 in Memory Hill Garden, Bartlett, Shelby, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Alton Telegraph 1 Sep 2003

Richard Mathews
ALTON
Richard W, Mathews, 76, died at 12:15 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 30, 2003, at St. Louis University H ospital.
He was born June 1, 1927, in Alton to the late Willard R. and Gertrude (Herkenroeder)
Mathews.
He married the former Kathryn "Kaye" Prullage on May 30, 1953, at SS. Peter and Paul Catholi c Church in Alton, where the family has remained long-time members.
A graduate of Marquette Catholic High School, he received a business degree from Washington U niversity and was employed 39 years at Union Electric, retiring in 1989 as a safety superviso r. He volunteered for Project Read Illinois Youth Camp and coached numerous youth basebal l leagues. He was a member of Alton Wood River Sportsmans Club, the Fraternal Order of Eagle s Alton Lodge 254 and the Alton Motor Boat Club.
In addition to his beloved wife of 50 years, he is also survived and will be missed by his ch ildren and their spouses, Cathy and Steve Gore of St. Charles, Mo., Mark and Paula Mathews o f Dow, Steve and Michelle Mathews and Teresa DeGrand, all of Godfrey, and Tim Mathews of Caro lina Beach, N.C.; brother and sister- in-law, Tom and Mary Helen Mathews of Godfrey; sister a nd brother-in-law, Dorothy and Herman Boren of Godfrey; brother and sister-in-law, Ralph an d Mary Catherine Mathews of Bethalto; a sister, Carol Ann Martinez of Austin, Texas; grandchi ldren, Matt Gore, Katie Gore, Mark Gore, Sean Gore, Sarah Mathews, Daniel Mathews, Ryan Mathe ws, Shane Mathews, Tommy DeGrand and Meghan DeGrand; other extended family and many dear frie nds.
Besides his parents, a sister, Ruth Jun, and a granddaughter, Jenna Mathews, preceded him i n death.
Visitation will be 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Staten-Fine Funeral Home in Alton.
A funeral Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Wednesday at SS. Peter and P aul Catholic Church in Alton, with Father Roger Schoenhofen, O.M.I., as the celebrant.
Burial will follow at St. Patrick Cemetery in Godfrey.
Memorials may be made to SS. Peter and Paul Catholic Church or to Project Read, care of 580 0 Godfrey Road, Godfrey, IL, 62035.
The obituary and guestbook may be found at Staten-Fine Funeral Home's Web site at
www.finefunerals.com.

Richard married Kathryn Prullage on 30 May 1953 in SS Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Alton, Madison, Illinois. Kathryn was born about 1927. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Alton Telegraph 21 Nov 2005

Thomas Mathews
GODFREY
Thomas H. Mathews, 75, died at 10:38 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 17, 2005, at Saint Anthony's Hospita l in Alton.
He was born Jan. 15, 1930, in Alton to Willard R. and Gertrude A. (Herchenroeder) Mathews. H e married his high school sweetheart, the former Mary Helen Hunt, on April 16,
1955, at SS. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Alton. She survives.
The U.S. Marine Corps veteran was honorably discharged as a sergeant in
1952. He retired from Alton Box Board as an electrician after 35 years of service. He
was past president of UPP Union Workers Local 976 and a board member for many years at the Al ton Box Board Credit Union. He was a member of Alton Moose Lodge 951 and Alton-Wood River Spo rtsman's Club and managed Little League baseball in Alton for six
years. An avid bowler and golfer, he belonged to several leagues. He was a member of SS. Pete r and Paul Catholic Church.
In addition to his wife, survivors include one daughter and son-in-law, Julie Ann and Marc Co cozza of Alton; one son and daughter-in-law, Thomas V. and Liz Mathews of Overland Park, Kan. ; five grandchildren, Mitchell Ryan Daniels, Elizabeth Anne Enstall, Rebecca Marie Enstall, G race Helen Mathews and Natalie Rose Mathews; two sisters and a brother-in-law, Dorothy Mae an d Herman Boren of Godfrey and Carol Ann Martenize of Austin, Texas; one brother, Ralph Mathew s, and his wife, Mary Catherine, of Bethalto; one sister-in-law, Kaye Mathews of Alton; numer ous nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews; and extended family members.
He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Richard Mathews; a sister and brother-i n-law, Ruth and Roland Jun Jr.; one niece, Linda Boren; and his inlaws, Victor C. and Helen M . Hunt.
Visitation will be from 12:30 p.m. until services at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday at Gent Funeral Home i n Alton, with Father Roger Schoenhofen officiating.
Burial will be at St. Patrick's Cemetery, Godfrey.
Memorials may be given to the Crisis Food Center or St. Vincent de Paul Society at SS. Pete r and Paul Catholic Church.
Online information and guestbook may be found at www. gentfuner alhome. com.

Thomas married Mary Helen Hunt on 16 Apr 1955 in SS Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Alton, Madison, Illinois. Mary was born about 1930. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Dorothy married Herman Boren about 1952. Herman was born about 1932. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Carol married William Russell Steelman [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Carol married (..) Martinez [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Ralph married Mary Catherine (..) Mathews about 1956. Mary was born about 1936. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Cathy married Steven Gore about 1975. Steven was born about 1955. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Mark married Paula (..) Mathews, Mrs about 1979. Paula was born about 1957. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Steven married Michelle (..) Mathews, Mrs about 1979. Michelle was born about 1959. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Teresa married (..) DeGrand about 1971. (..) was born about 1961. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Tamara married (..) Lewis [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]