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Kenneth Stolze

Godfrey |

Kenneth R. Stolze, 82, died at 4:57 a.m. Monday, April 11, 2016 at his home in Godfrey. Born April 11, 1934 in Alton, he was the son of Ernest C. and Frances (Hussmann) Stolze. He was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church and retired as a Journeyman Machinist for Owens Illinois Glass in Godfrey after 54 years of service. On February 14, 2004 he married Elaine (Gray) Webster in East Alton. She survives. Also surviving are children, Richard Stolze (Pam) of Godfrey, Jerry Stolze (Trish) of Alton, Joe Webster (Kelly) of Batchtown, and Melanie Welch (Gary) of Hamburg, 12 grandchildren, Matthew Stolze, Michael Stolze, Eric Stolze (Megan), Andrew Stolze, Chris Welch (Danielle), Stacey Welch (Dustin), Nathan Welch (Victoria), Jake Webster, Amanda Weber (Eric), Michelle Wyatt (Scott), Stephanie (Mike), and Eddie McKinnon (Jamie), and seven great grandchildren. Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, David Webster, a brother, Ernest Stolze, and two sisters, Marcella “Sally” Bauser and Bernice Niemeyer. Visitation will be from 4:00-8:00 p.m. Wednesday, April 13, 2016 at Gent Funeral Home in Alton where funeral services will be at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, April 14, 2016. Burial will be at Rose Lawn Memory Gardens in Bethalto. Memorials may be made to BJC Hospice. Online guestbook and information may be found at www.gentfuneralhome.com


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